Podcasts about Bichette

Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joined OverDrive to discuss the team's overall season, Trey Yesavage's solid debut, Bo Bichette's injury and his return to the roster, George Springer in the spotlight, the positive atmosphere on the team, what has led to success with the bats and more.

Peter and Jack work through the headlines on this SportsGrid episode of the Just Baseball Show. Then, Aram comes in for the save on the big league debuts upcoming.Intro/Two Clinchers (MIL/PHI): 0:00One Thing to Look Forward To: 13:00Peter's World Series Future: 21:00Injury Bug (Volpe, Will Smith, Kyle Tucker, Bichette, Skubal): 32:00Injury Bug continued: 42:00Debuts (Eldridge, Yesavage): 50:00Join Our DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour by taking stock of Trey Yesavage's impressive debut. They discuss how many more starts they need to see to solidify his spot in the rotation, how would he look in the bullpen, and his potential role in October. The pair also chat about Bo Bichette's injury and if it could be longer recovery then initially anticipated. Can Andrés Giménez fill the gap at shortstop in the meantime? Later on, Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (26:45) shares his take on Yesavage's strong start his MLB career, how the Blue Jays should handle both his deployment and the wider rotation going forward, as well as the latest with Bichette and how this injury could affect his upcoming free agency.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker for his weekly chat about his lineup decisions with Bo Bichette on the IL, if Addison Barger can be a mainstay as the clean-up hitter, Anthony Santander's rehab stint with Buffalo, revisiting Jeff Hoffman's workload and sequencing his pitches, when he would consider changing the closer role, Kevin Gausman's longevity, Jose Berrios' progression back towards being himself on the mound, confidence in Davis Schneider, and the feeling of playing at home. Then, Buffalo Bisons play-by-play voice Pat Malacaro stops by to elaborate on Santander's rehab, Trey Yesavage's adjustment to pitching in AAA, Orelvis Martínez's struggles, and the outlook on Alek Manoah's potential road back to the Majors.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros in dramatic fashion (00:00). The guys get into Jeff Hoffman allowing another 9th inning home run and whether or not a change should be made in the bullpen, the case for Trey Yesavage to be brought up, the recent offensive struggles without Bo Bichette in the lineup, and how the lineup could shake out when Bichette returns from injury. Later, JD and Ben chat about the use of AI in the major leagues to track pitches and steal signs, and the comments made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about streaming games (35:00).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We bring Sportsnet Broadcaster and Radio Host Ben Shulman on to the show to discuss the latest developments with the Toronto Blue Jays. We discuss Bichette's injury and future, Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen, as well as some behind the scenes of Ben Shulman's life covering the Blue Jays!LEGEND0:00 - INTRO1:00 - Life as Broadcaster10:22 - Toronto Blue JaysJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Budweiser - https://www.budweiser.ca/ca_enGreta Bar YYZ - https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoSimply Spiked - https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAPizza Pizza - https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' electric walk-off win against the Astros, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impressive plays in the game, playing through Bo Bichette's injury on the roster, John Schneider's perspective for the team, Shane Bieber's progression and more.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Astros' matchup, Bo Bichette going on the IL and the next man mentality for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup, Anthony Santander's reoccurring injury, Shane Bieber back on the mound and more.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with MLB Network's Jon Morosi following Bo Bichette landing on the IL. They discuss how Bichette's injury could affect the Jays in their playoff race in the final weeks of the season, the tight races around the league and more. Then, ahead of the Jays series opener against the Houston Astros, Ben Shulman joins the show. They discuss how the Jays will adapt without Bo for at least the next 10 days, how the Jays can fill the void, the importance of the series, the faith John Schneider and Pete Walker have in Jose Berrios, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the latest reporting from the Raptors' negotiations with Kawhi in 2019. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for Bichette? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson on the Blue Jays in New York for the biggest series of the season, AL East race, Shane Bieber not pitching against the Yankees, playoff rotation, and bounce-back seasons for Springer and Bichette.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 13-9 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds to close out the series. They debate who is the Jays' MVP this season between George Springer and Bo Bichette, break down Shane Bieber's mid-game adjustments, and share their confidence levels in the bullpen heading into their pivotal series against the Yankees. Then, they get into where Anthony Santander would slot in if he gets healthy. Later, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian (28:00) stops by to discuss the stakes of the Jays/Yanks weekend series, Springer's miraculous resurgence, Bichette's open-market value, and he ranks his top three teams in each league. Finally, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to take your calls and questions!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays' series against the Reds, Jose Berrios' future in the rotation, the bullpen issues on the roster, Bo Bichette's contract value growing, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, George Springer's excellent stretch and more.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays' series against the Reds, Jose Berrios' future in the rotation, the bullpen issues on the roster, Bo Bichette's contract value growing, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, George Springer's excellent stretch and more.

WE'RE BACK!Ryan and Clarkey are back for season 4 with a new TV home with Rogers TV. To kick off the season they welcome on friend of the show Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, to check in on the AL East leading birds!Rob discusses the Jays recent dip in form, including the starting pitchers struggling to keep the ball in the park. He also brings up the Jose Berrios question of whether or not he should be part of a playoff rotation.However, Ryan spins it positive and gets into the good things, including Vladdy's power surge, Bichette's turnaround year and George Springer turning back the clock.Ryan and Clarkey end off chatting about the huge T. Swift and Travis Kelce engagement, hockey around the corner and Ryan's incredible night at the Oasis reunion show.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Josh Elliott-Wolfe & Dominic Šramaty host. Julia Kreuz joins the show to talk Blue Jays. Will Jeff Hoffman continue to be the closer? George Springer finds the fountain of youth, and when will Bichette sign? Then, it's time for "Cap or no cap". The guys talk about the Canucks NHL 26 ratings, and which prospect is most likely to make the roster? ESPN Hockey reporter Greg Wyshynski joins the show. The guys talk Crosby & Malkin's future in Pittsburgh, McDavid extension in Edmonton, and more NHL news. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber making his debut against the Marlins, Jose Berrios' tough outing and his stance in the rotation lineup, facing Paul Skenes on the mound, Rob Manfred's comments on divisional realignment, Bo Bichette's contract deal and the position values and more.

Ben and Brent open this hour hearing from Blue Jays President and CEO, Mark Shapiro, who spoke about Bo Bichette's future with the organization in a recent interview. Is there anything we can learn from this? The guys turn their attention to José Berríos and wonder if, due to his recent struggles, the team should ponder a "phantom IL" stint to get him right. As Shane Bieber's return to the majors grows closer, the duo express how careful the Blue Jays need to be handling his first starts back. They also take some time to catch up with the rest of the American League East and question who's a bigger threat down the stretch: the Yankees or Red Sox? Later on, Rob Longley (23:15) of the Toronto Sun offers takeaways from Toronto's homestand, before diving into the team's pending decisions of a possible six-man rotation and who should be in the lineup everyday.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Alek Manoah's future with the Blue Jays and his quest back to the mound, the six-man rotation on the team, the offensive outline of the roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s notable season, the future of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, Bo Bichette's stock and more.

Vlad Sedler and Joe Orrico break down this weekend's FAAB targets, pitching rotations to fade, offenses with great matchups and August and full evaluation of the Toronto Blue Jays and their World Series prospects. Vlad and Joe also rank the top five rotations in baseball for the rest of the season. Enjoy!TOPICSA cup of JoeFavorite player growing upProduction: the other side of fantasy contentShifting priorities, evolving and...youth on your side!Blue Jays breakdownGuerrero and Bichette: still young, still goodGeorge Springer and local team anti-biasIs Addison Barger for real?Will Anthony Santander return?How to pronounce Nathan LukesRest of August offenses / How to Stream / Pitching staffs to target hitters against12-team hitter targets like Isaac CollinsRanking the Top 5 Rotations2 special gut predictionsBeing unapologetically youJoin us at FTN for the football season! - home of DVOA, StatsHub and the Most Accurate Rankings of 2024

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays, Eric Lauer's season on the mound and if he is a playoff starter, Bo Bichette seeking a new contract, the potential of the salary cap, the Red Sox elevating in the AL East and more.

ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' pitching overview, the ideology of a six-man rotation, Bo Bichette's strong season and the value of a contract, the Red Sox's stellar stretch, the troubling games for the Yankees, Aaron Judge's return to the lineup and more.

JD starts the week with thoughts on the Blue Jays' dominant victory over the Rockies after losing the previous series to the Royals, and the Yankees' struggles as they attempt to make up ground on Toronto, before getting into the recent heroics of Bo Bichette (00:00). Jim Bowden, MLB insider and former GM, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' moves at the trade deadline, notably the Shane Bieber acquisition from the Guardians, how the Jays should approach the rotation with the emergence of Eric Lauer, the additions to the bullpen, the question of whether or not Bichette will re-sign in Toronto, and the front office's strategy to continue improving the farm system (7:51). Later, JD touches on the Maple Leafs settling with Nick Robertson on a one-year contract ahead of his arbitration hearing, and where the Leafs' bottom-six is headed next season (37:11).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Rob Longley (3:37) to tee up the Blue Jays series against the Rockies. They discuss the teams new additions, who could potentially be the Jays' Game 1 playoff starter, Scherzer's recent stretch of play, the trust in the Jays' top bullpen arms including Hoffman, Bichette leading the way in hitting and how it could affect his next contract this offseason, and more. Then, with the NFL preseason underway, Cynthia Frelund (26:50) joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the league starting with the Micah Parsons trade request out of Dallas. They take a look into the early days of Ben Johnson with the Bears and what the expectations should be in his first season as a head coach, preseason playoff expectations for the AFC, and much more. Next, Mike Kelly (50:04) joins the show to discuss early predictions for Team Canada's 2026 Olympic roster following the 42-player orientation. They break down the goaltending options, the notable omissions, if Celebrini could make the roster, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' matchup against the Orioles, the team's trade deadline priorities, Bo Bichette's possible contract extension, his skills with the bat, Max Scherzer's ceiling on the roster, John Schneider's positive season and more.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Tigers to take the series in Detroit! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the 'three stars' of the game: Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette, and George Springer. He gets into Gausman's 10 K outing over six innings of work, Bichette delivering the game-winning two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, and Springer making up for an early gaffe with a three-hit day including a home run. Plus, he discusses the imminent return of Daulton Varsho, what Alek Manoah's contributions could look like post-rehab, and continues to debate whether starting or relief pitching should be the target at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins us on Mail It In Friday to discuss the Jays ' post-All-Star break surge. Phillips is asked if he'd move Barger to make a big splash in the trade market, and he shares his thoughts on Bichette's contract situation with the Jays.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' winning statement in the AL East, the depth of the roster, the pitching options at the trade deadline, the managerial perspective of the team, Bo Bichette's top notch stretch, the Phillies walk-off on catcher interference and more.

In our 97th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by trying to determine what on earth is happening with the medical staff in Houston along with other transactions, including the call-up of Mike's favorite, Yanquiel Fernandez. Then we discuss players that can help in specific categorical needs for grinding out roto points down the stretch.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Astros shut down Yordan Alvarez, who suffers setback with hand injuryJeremy Pena is the latest in Houston to be initially misdiagnosed, lands on IL with rib fractureSpencer Schwellenbach down with broken elbow Tyler Mahle's shoulder injury keeping him shelved through JulyGriffin Canning ruptures his left AchillesKerry Carpenter shelved with hammy injuryWhite Sox place Luis Robert Jr. on ILHamstring injury bites Jordan Lawler, set to miss weeksRockies DFA Sam Hilliard, Yanquiel Fernandez set to debutAtlanta cuts Alex Verdugo, adds Jurickson Profar to rosterRangers demote Josh Jung, activate Jake BurgerA's promote Colby Thomas to big leaguesDave Parker passes away at 74Upcoming baseball card release schedule:7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable7/23: 2025 Topps Chrome8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of SummerCategories Discussion (52:22)Hitting Category HelpersHome runsJ: Austin HaysM: Michael TogliaRBIJ: Alec BurlesonM: Brent RookerStealsJ: Trevor StoryM: Luis RengifoAverageJ: Bo BichetteM: Jordan Beck

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Behind strong pitching from Bassitt and Lauer as well as two big home runs from Bichette and Barger, the Toronto Blue Jays were able to take two of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Jays remain in the second American League Wild Card spot as the season nears the halfway point. Justin and Patrick discuss lineup construction, Kevin Gausman's struggles, injury updates, and trade possibilities.

Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.

Mike and Rico go to more of the people on the hypothetical Bo Bichette trade.

Mike and Rico continue their Bichette conversation, wondering if there are any reasons why the Tigers shouldn't trade for him.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays' win, where Bo Bichette hit a pinch-hit homer in the 9th and the bullpen delivered a gem. Jake Mintz (30:00) joins to discuss attending one of Shohei Ohtani's throwing sessions. Jessica Kleinschmidt (50:39) sets up Lawrence Butler, Jacob Lopez and the Athletics ahead of their 4-game series vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, Jon Morosi (1:16:20) previews the doubleheader between the Phillies and Braves and looks at the state of MLB. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the lack of hitting and power on the team, the stars struggles with the bat, the rotation's positive factors, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's statistics under the microscope and more.

Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the team, the milestone mark for the franchise, the positive outlook of his career, the impact on Bo Bichette's future and bringing, Max Scherzer's injury status, the offense coming for the team and more.

Former MLB Player and Foul Territory Host Cameron Maybin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the importance of a winning culture, the Blue Jays' team overview, facing Max Scherzer in his career, the Dodgers at the top of the league and Shohei Ohtani's incredible skill and more.

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson on his new book being released on June 3rd, promise for this Blue Jays season, the AL is wide open, still hope for Guerrero extension, Bichette needs a contract and biggest concern this season.

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training & AL East OutlookToronto Blue Jays Front Office Do You Miss Alex Anthopoulos? -  "Every freaking day."Anthopoulos and Beeston were more transparent & connected with fansAtkins is more of a spokesperson, while Shapiro makes the decisions.Blue Jays' High Payroll & Poor Roster ManagementPayroll is around $271M, making them the 5th highest-spending team.Despite spending, the team lacks major offseason upgrades.Concerns over failing to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.Luxury Tax & Future Uncertainty & Aging playersFuture of MLB's luxury tax and potential salary cap/floor in 2027.Rogers invested $300M in stadium renovations,Leadership shakeup could be imminent Pitching staff (e.g., Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt) is among oldest in MLB.George Springer and other key veterans are aging.Farm System Ranked around 23rd-24th in MLBThe team could face a major decline in 2026-2027 iTrade & Deadline ImplicationsIf Jays struggle by midseason, major trades (Guerrero, Bichette) could happen."It feels like a one-year prove-it-or-lose-it situation." Jays seemingly pursued top players like Shohei Ohtani & Juan Soto but didn't land them.Fanbase is already fed up with Shapiro & Atkins, especially after the 2023 playoff controversy (José Berríos decision).Bright Spots in Spring Training - Alan Roden (OF, Triple-A prospect)Discussion on Tampa Bay Rays Attendance and Team DevelopmentsExpects Better Attendance in 2025 in Tampa - highlighted the limited stadium capacity of around 15,000-16,000.Attendance fluctuates, it often spikes when teams like the Yankees come to town. Rays should take over George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa rather than remain in St. Petersburg or move to Ybor City.Blue Jays Roster Outlook newly acquired second baseman Andrés Giménez and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, including Jeff Hoffman and Chad Green and the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough.Brent Cardy expects a strong season from Bichette if he remains healthy.Bichette has a history of leading the league in hits and could do so again.Defensive ability at shortstop, though he may have some DH days.Bichette's bat speed decline in 2024, potentially linked to concussion issuesBichette is still a tough out and a crucial piece of the Blue Jays' success.Farm System ranked 24th - Notable prospects include:Jonatan Clase (expected to start in Buffalo).Addison Barger & Davis Schneider (potential minor league assignments).Kendry Rojas (high swing-and-miss potential, could be a future impact arm).Josh KasevichChad Dallas, Ricky Tiedemann, & Alek Manoah (injury setbacks affecting pitching depth).Jays' pitching has been depleted, requiring improvements in drafting and scouting.Catching Depth & Alejandro KirkExpected to play around 115-120 games.Backup options include Heineman, Bethancourt, and Phil Clarke.Kirk could be a 3 WAR player, with Guerrero Jr. potentially at 7-8 WAR, & Bichette at 4 WAR if healthy.Overall Blue Jays Expectations -  Cardy predicts 83-84 winsFollow Mat on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.social, Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

The Scott Boras Effect & Player DisadvantagesJuan Soto's Big Contract and the Gambling Industry Influence on SalariesWhy Soto Chose the MetsSteve Cohen's Impact on the Mets and MLBMark shares a conversation with Lou Schiff about Steve Cohen's ownership, with Lou wishing Cohen owned every MLB team for his commitment to winning and willingness to spend money.Mat reflects on how Cohen's approach contrasts with other owners, driving the Mets to become true championship contenders.The Blue Jays and Their MisstepsBlue Jays for focusing on signing Juan Soto instead of solidifying their system by locking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and building a competitive roster.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential departure, especially if the Jays don't show more commitment to winning.Will White Sox be sold to a Montreal-based ownership groupVladdy Guerrero Jr. could find a home with the AngelsMLB Spring Training and player signingsThe influence of gambling on MLB contractsThe rivalry between the Mets and YankeesSteve Cohen's impact on the Mets' financial commitmentThe Blue Jays' struggles to build a competitive teamPotential future for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Blue Jays never have exceeded the luxury taxShould have forgottend Soto and signed Max Fried & Willy AdamesWill Bo Bichette & Vlad Jr stick aroundBlue Jays pitchers are aging$23 million a yearShould have considered Ketel Martinez and saved 7 million more to 2nd baseman Andrés GiménezWill Vladdy Jr continue to stay with the Blue JaysMontreal baseball expanded franchise – could that be a future home for VladdyRed Sox & No Soto – decisions to be made – Rafael DeversThe Rangers have a deep roster including Nate EovaldiPeek over the fence with Rule 5Orioles brought in Gary Sanchez & Tyler O'NeillWill Orioles bring back Teoscar Hernandez to their young teamTrevor Rogers the best LHP for the Blue JaysAL East – what it will look like in 2025Shane McClanahan will be returning to the Tampa Bay RaysHow Rule 5 gives a lot of players into the show who otherwise may not rise up on their current teamAnthony Santander was lifted up years ago on Rule 5If you return a player you took from Rule 5 then original team must pay you 50K to get them backRays in Rule 5Bring in the Hammer – Dan Hammer from the Orioles & Jake BrentzRays are committed to keeping open spaces for the guys that they may bring back up including Carson Williams, Chandle Simpson, Ahmed RosarioSeiya Suzuki could anchor the Rays outfield - $19 million a yearThe Return of Tony Francona – now with the Cincinnati Reds 46: - Caitlin Clark – WNBA – Basketball Card – more than annual salaryDr. Leslie Heaphy, IWBC, on the Cooperstown, Hall of Fame Eras committeeExpansion teams by 2030?  Montreal already vetted by MLB – Would Stephen Bronfman show same commitment as a Steve CohenMontreal government is spending $870 million on a new roof for their stadium – should they buy an existing franchise or be part of the expansion – maybe White Sox or A'sMontreal, Salt Lake City, NashvilleThe Angels – Ron Washington – supports and builds his players and holds them accountableRon wants hungry players that are teachableBring us a healthy season for Mike TroutJust a reminder you can find Mat at  M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That's @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive to discuss the latest around MLB, the Blue Jays' roster foundation and the addition of Andres Gimenez to the lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s role with the Blue Jays and his contract next steps, Bo Bichette's stance in Toronto, the star pitching in the league and more.

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TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss White Sox' historically worse season, the possibility of a downward year next season, Bo Bichette's return to the lineup and the role of a hitting coach, Bowden Francis' impressive pitching and spot on the team and more.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss White Sox' historically worse season, the possibility of a downward year next season, Bo Bichette's return to the lineup and the role of a hitting coach, Bowden Francis' impressive pitching and spot on the team and more.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Bo Bichette's future with the Blue Jays and the desire to play with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bichette's opportunity to bounce back from the season, the team's prospects ceiling, Chris Bassitt's candid comments throughout the season and more.

It's Thursday so we get a fresh batch of 'Here's the Thing' app messages for Brock & Salk to play and laugh along with before the guys are joined by Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman to discuss the Vladdy Jr and Bo Bichette trade potential.