Podcast appearances and mentions of blake murphy

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joined Blake Murphy to discuss the impact of homefield advantage from a beat writer's and player's perspectives, why he would prefer to face the Seattle Mariners in the post-season, and if we'll see Danny Jansen in more DH spots into October (06:21). The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey puts a bow on the Red Sox's season with the organization missing the playoffs, Nick Pivetta's down year, and an outlook on Boston's future (26:44). Afterward, The FAN Drive Time's Ben Ennis shares his thoughts on the number of scenarios the Jays can secure homefield, what he's looking forward to in the final home series of the regular season, how he would line up the starting rotation for a 3-game Wild Card series, and which pitchers he would like to see coming out of the bullpen during the post-season (50:41).  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.

Sportsnet.ca's Arden Zwelling joins Blake Murphy to discuss what has impressed him the most about Aaron Judge's historic season, Tim Mayza's pitch to Judge, and where the Jays should focus in the final 6 games of the regular season (04:22). Blue Jays Central production coordinator and host of the "My POV" podcast Emelie Savard shares her story on getting into sports media, now working for the team's broadcast alongside Jamie Campbell and the atmosphere at Rogers Centre with the playoffs around the corner (29:11). Then, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski weighs in on if fans are underappreciating Judge's stellar year, how would he construct a pitching rotation for a Wild Card series, and which team stands out coming out of the American League (50:43). West End Phoenix Photo Director Jalani Morgan stops by to chat about capturing Aaron Judge's 61st home run and how he prepared leading up to shooting the now iconic picture (01:15:03). Finally, Blake looks ahead to who the Jays could face in the post-season after the team clinched a playoff spot with the Red Sox' win over the Orioles (01:26:51).  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.

On this week's No Bunts, Tas talks to Blake Murphy about the Blue Jays not giving Aaron Judge much to hit, Bo Bichette's approach at the plate, slaying the Tampa Bay Rays demons, and loonie hot dogs. All that, plus 1992 World Series trivia.

Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays' approach against Aaron Judge, the plethora of mental miscues during last night's game, Ross Atkins' comments about John Schneider's future beyond this season, and the Raptors' outlook for the 2022-23 season. Later, James Sharman stops by to chat about Canada's 2-nil loss to Uruguay on Tuesday, the team's current injuries in the midfield, Ismael Kone's rapid ascension, and the ongoing contract negotiations between the men's national team and Canada Soccer (30:28). 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

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to chat about the team's need to pay attention to detail as the post-season approaches, interim John Schneider's comments on Vlad Jr.'s baserunning, and her biggest question mark for the playoff roster (04:53). MLB.com's Sarah Langs jumps on to break down Statcast's new metric on "arm strength", Matt Chapman listed second among the third basemen on the new metric, and the importance of a team's baserunning abilities (33:32). Later on, MLB Network's Keith McPherson weighs in on how much it meant for the Yankees to clinch the division after an up and down regular season, what the team has learned in past playoff bounces, Aaron Judge's historic season and potential to add a Triple Crown to it, and how he views a potential matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays in the playoffs (50:17).   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.

Sportsnet's Chris Black joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Jays' decision to intentionally walk Aaron Judge in the 10th inning, a vote in confidence for Tim Mayza, and what he's looking for in José Berríos' mechanics against the Yankees (04:04). Then, FanGraphs' Esteban Rivera chats about his transition from playing baseball to writing about the sport, how Bo Bichette's scissor kick has aided in his batting approach, and which team he would rather have the Yankees avoid in the post-season (29:22). Afterward, MLB Network Radio's Ricky Romero shares his experience playing at Rogers Centre when the game is on the line, Vlad Jr. embracing the big moments when it matters, if he would have pitched to Judge in extra innings, and his confidence level in Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman into the playoffs (49:46). Finally, MLB Network's Jon Morosi weighs in on manager John Schneider's decision to walk Judge, how dangerous the current Jays roster is compared to previous iterations, and how he views the current makeup of the squad post-trade deadline (01:13:50). 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.

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Blake Murphy to look back at some history-making feats that happened at Rogers Centre in the past, before discussing Aaron Judge's continued push for the AL homerun record in a single season, if the Jays are feeling a sense of urgency to lock in home-field advantage for the playoffs, and if Nate Pearson has a chance to play in the final games of the regular season (05:23). ESPN's Joon Lee jumps on to discuss the limelight surrounding Aaron Judge on and off the field, and looks into any potential concerns with the Yankees' depth heading into the post-season (27:37). Later on, The Raptors Show's Alex Wong stops by to chat about his Toronto Star piece taking a deep dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' social media team, the diversity within sports media, the trust and comfortability between the social team and the players, and his personal experience witnessing playoff baseball in the city (50:44). 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 radio voice Ben Wagner joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Toronto club's continuing struggles at Tropicana Field, what role could Whit Merrifield have when the post-season comes around, a downtrend in Jose Berrios' outings, and his impressions on Foster Griffin's debut out of the pen (2:48). FanGraphs' Michael Baumann jumps on to chat about his confidence level in the Jays starting rotation, John Schneider's plan for using Alek Manoah around the playoffs, Jordan Romano's game day routine, and his use of the fastball and slider (24:59). Then, MLB.com's Julia Kreuz shares her thoughts on Berrios' ongoing problems on the road compared to playing at home, how Mitch White can carry over the positive aspects of his last start against the Rays, and the reasons to have Gabriel Moreno stick around on the post-season roster (49:27). 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 TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Blake Murphy to discuss Aaron Judge's pursuit of making history, John Schneider's decision to let Adam Cimber pitch over Anthony Bass in the 10th inning during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, why Matt Gage has not been called up from the Minors, how the Jays' starting rotation in Tampa Bay could dictate their approach to the upcoming Yankees series, and if Mitch White is in consideration for the playoff roster (04:40). The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath jumps on to lay her case for the 2022 Blue Jays MVP, who'd she choose between Kevin Gausman or Alek Manoah, if we should contemplate giving the award to a position player, and if there are any concerns with Jordan Romano blowing back-to-back saves (30:18). MLB.com's Mike Petriello weighs in on the Jays decreasing their usage of the shift behind Gausman, if it has a positive effect, and how he would utilize both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen in a post-season lineup (51:03). To wrap up, Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus stops by to chat about how Bo Bichette brought back the power in his batting approach, how Vlad Jr. can add Bo's improvement into his game, and Judge's historic home run chase this season (01:14:03). 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.

Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins Blake Murphy to discuss if Julian Merryweather would make the playoff roster after being sent back down to the Minors, who else would be added to the bullpen when the post-season arrives, how Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s injury affects the amount of outfielders they could carry in the lineup, and how a potential 4-man starting rotation could be arranged (04:56). Drew Fairservice of the Spin Rate podcast weighs in on Aaron Judge reaching 60 homeruns within 143 games, how he views the Yankees heading into the post-season, how New York's offence stacks up against the Jays, and if it's worth it for the Jays to carry three catchers on their roster (26:59). Then, Baseball Prospectus' Ginny Searle chats about the Dodgers' continued success in both the regular and post-season, and what stands out from Bo Bichette's batting approach compared to other players around the league (49:47). To wrap up, Blake reads your texts and tweets, and previews the final game against the Phillies (01:09:20). 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.

Ben welcomes Blake Murphy from Jays Talk Plus for the first segment of the show and they get into the breaking news of the day with Canada eliminating vaccine mandates starting September 30. From a sports perspective there is an impact on the Blue Jays as potential opponents like Robbie Ray were unable to play because of the vaccine. Later (25:00) we catch up with Canadian and former Blue Jay Matt Stairs who also won a World Series with the Phillies. He's now coaching young Canadians and looks back at his career, thoughts on this years Jays + Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols. Finally (49:00) a chat with Seth Wickersham, ESPN writer and author of a best selling book on the Patriots with new insights about Tom Brady's off-season, his un-retirement and how he his marriage is lived in the public for better or worseThe 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.

Blake Murphy returns and is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to break down how Ross Stripling has cemented himself into a consistent role within the starting rotation, his success getting into early favourable counts, the Jays' adjustment in choosing when to shift, and how a hitter approaches their at-bats when the defence shifts (02:18). Doug Fox of Future Blue Jays takes a tour around the minor leagues in the Jays' system including the promotion for both Yosver Zulueta and Addison Barger, if there's been progress in Nate Pearson's rehab, and why he named Ricky Tiedemann as the Jays system Pitcher of the Year (31:49). Then, FanGraphs' Jay Jaffe weighs in on when Aaron Judge could break Roger Maris' AL home run record, why Kevin Gausman isn't part of the Cy Young conversation, and debates if he would rather prioritize fighting for home field advantage or lining up a proper starting rotation for the playoffs (51:21). Finally, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer chats about the Phillies' playoff race, their strong offence in the month of September, and who will make their final roster (01:14:30). 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.

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Taylor Markarian (@TKMarkarian), author of From The Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society, to reminisce about the self-titled 2003 debut from The All-American Rejects. Tyson Ritter hive, it's your time to log on. Find out more about Taylor's AOL Instant Messenger association with the Rejects, which song stands out as a missed opportunity as the follow-up single behind Swing, Swing, and how Ritter's acting career holds up under the microscope on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.

Ben Shulman of the "Locked on Jays" podcast joins Blake Murphy to discuss calling his first game and series for the Sportsnet Radio Network live from the Rogers Centre, if there's a concern with Vlad Jr.'s downtrend in the final month of the season, how important it is for the Jays to continue separating themselves from other teams in the Wild Card hunt, and the approach to bullpen days ahead of the post-season (04:05). Then, 13-year MLB veteran and Apple TV+'s Chris Young jumps on to share his experience so far calling games on Friday Night Baseball, the addition of replay review in baseball games, Jackie Bradley Jr.'s role with the Jays, how professional players tune out the negativity and outside noise, if Vlad Jr. can feed off of Bo Bichette's hot streak in September, and the growth of Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman behind the plate (25:48). Afterward, Host of The JD Bunkis Podcast, JD Bunkis, stops by to chat about his new show, where the trust level is at for Toronto's bullpen, the managerial differences between Charlie Montoyo and John Schneider, pitchers in high-leverage situations, and the report on Guerrero Jr. being open to sign long-term in the upcoming off-season (50:16). 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.

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Sportsnet's Shi Davidi jumps on with Blake Murphy to discuss how Alek Manoah battled through a stomach bug, the fight shown by the roster in the final weeks of the season, the need to tweak their attention to detail heading into the post-season, and if there will be another bullpen day to open another series against the Baltimore Orioles (06:52). Then, Blake gives out the scouting report on Tampa Bay Rays' starter Drew Rasmussen, if he could be a good matchup for Vlad Jr., and how the Jays will line up for tonight's game (25:35). Afterward, FanGraphs' Michael Baumann weighs in on the upcoming rule changes and the addition of the pitch clock in 2023, the evolution of the game of baseball in the Majors, and how Bo Bichette has re-established himself amongst the top hitters today (50:07). Finally, Raptors Republic's Samson Folk joins to discuss the comparison from watching and analyzing baseball to basketball, and what metrics could translate from the MLB to NBA (01:15:42). 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.

Blake Murphy breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the Rays in the first game of the doubleheader at Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final AB by - guess who - Bo Bichette in the bottom of the ninth inning. He also looks elsewhere in the batting order, including whether or not Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should be moved down in the batting order. Plus, another evaluation of Mitch White's bulk outing, and what to expect in Game 2 with Alek Manoah on the mound. 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.

Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph joins Blake Murphy to discuss how hitters and catchers adjust to an umpire's wide strike zone, a catcher's framing skills, and whether the team would consider replacing Yusei Kikuchi's spot in the bullpen (05:59). Sportsnet producer Chris Black jumps on for an early week edition of Explain It Black and weighs in on the bullpen day's trickle-down effect after Sunday's game, who could get called up from the minors and added to the 'pen, and where his confidence level is at with Bo Bichette facing against Tampa Bay's pitchers (27:20). Afterward, MLB.com's Adam Berry looks back at the pair of blowout losses for the Rays against the Yankees, the magnitude of the final stretch of the season in the AL Wild Card race, the scouting report on probable starter Cooper Criswell, and how the Rays have taught their pitching prospects to prepare for relief innings (50:29). To wrap up, Blake previews José Berríos' upcoming start against Tampa Bay (01:15:08). 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.

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by comedian John Cullen (@cullenthecomic, @blockedpartypod, @thePOD_Kast) to discuss Broken Social Scene's sophomore album You Forgot It In People. But not before they get derailed talking about Disturbed, Korn, labret piercings, and John's love of nu-metal. The guys eventually talk BSS, we promise. Find out more about the ways Broken Social Scene are tied to myriad Toronto artists and bands, how they transitioned from an ambient instrumental band to a prominent indie rock one, and where Scott Pilgrim fits in all of this on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.

In episode 4 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets catch up with their pal Blake Murphy of Blue Jays Talk Plus to discuss the latest with the Toronto Blue Jays. Show lineup: Blue Jays vibe check Good take/bad take Mailbag Blake Murphy The Run Line

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joins Blake Murphy to discuss the implementation of a pitch clock in the Majors next year, which pitchers would be affected the most, if we'll see an increase in stolen bases, when can we see Gabriel Moreno with the main squad before the end of the season, and how much depth the Jays have in potential starters coming from the minors (5:00). The Athletic's Levi Weaver, jumps on to chat about the Texas Rangers struggling to take the next leap this season, Marcus Semien's impact in the clubhouse, why they're bringing up their #2 prospect, Josh Jung, to the main roster, and who the Jays will be facing on the mound with Dane Dunning (34:00). Then, FanGraphs' Ben Clemens weighs in on the upcoming rule changes, how left handed batters could benefit from the banning of the shift, if the increase in the size of bases will have a big impact, whether there's a negative side of speeding up pitchers, and the chance for Ross Stripling to increase his changeup usage (01:00:00).  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.

MLB.com's Julia Kreuz joins Blake Murphy to discuss the deep friendship Vlad Jr. and Teoscar Hernández have created, if a competitive rivalry between the Jays and Orioles adds to the battle for a Wild Card spot, how Toronto will use Mitch White following a stint in the minors, and if we'll see Nate Pearson with the main roster this season (04:46). Then, MLB.com's Sarah Langs looks outside of the AL East with Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright tying the record for most games as batterymates at 324, what differences she's seen from Bo Bichette in the last 20 games, how dangerous Luis Castillo can be in a Wild Card series for the Mariners, and the chances that both New York teams will play in the post-season (27:19). Afterward, Mikey Ajeto of Baseball Prospectus checks in and offers a Seattle perspective on the tight Wild Card race, how the M's could set up their starters in a 3-game playoff series, if a team in the AL Central will prove dangerous in the playoffs, and if it's more desirable to have home field advantage or three of your best pitchers lined up (50:43). Finally, The FAN Morning Show's JD Bunkis jumps on to chat about his approach to betting on the MLB post-season, before looking into Alek Manoah's approach to his outings and if he can be the face of the Blue Jays' franchise (01:12:09).  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.

Blake Murphy joins JD and Sam for the full hour! Blake weighs in on Mitch White's body of work since joining the Blue Jays, how the team will manage their rotation ahead of next week's series against the Rays, what the Cavaliers' acquisition of Donovan Mitchell means for the Raptors, and if the Thunder would entertain moving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Afterwards, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight's Blue Jays-Orioles game and construct their daily Wake and Rake parlay (34:42)!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

Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca and At the Letters joins Blake Murphy in-studio to discuss Mitch White's short outing against the Orioles, how the Blue Jays could map out their starting rotation for the remainder of the season, the team's ideal seed in the American League, and the chances we'll see another Yusei Kikuchi start (01:45). Afterward, the guys weigh in on Bryan Baker's exchange with Teoscar Hernández, John Schneider vs. umpire Jeff Nelson, and the rising tensions heading into the series finale with Alek Manoah on the mound (32:07). Then, MLB.com's Zachary Silver stops by to chat about the history between the O's and Manoah, what Baltimore sees in pitcher Tyler Wells, and when we can expect Adley Rutschman to enter the conversation amoung the best players in the MLB (52:27). Finally, Blake sets up the series finale and how the Jays will line up against the Orioles without Hernández in the lineup (01:19:37). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to discuss how Bo Bichette's process has lead to his improved plate awareness and strides in defensive runs saved, before focusing in on the state of the bullpen ahead of the post-season (03:57). Sideline reporter and play-by-play voice for the Orioles Melanie Newman breaks down the O's decision to change pitchers right before Monday's double-header, how Brandon Hyde has juggled the pitching staff, Gunnar Henderson's performance around the diamond since being called up, and the importance of Baltimore's remaining schedule against Toronto (31:34). Later on, Ricky Romero of the "Spin Rate" podcast stops by to chat about the relationships between umpires and pitchers, umpire scouting reports, the momentum of the Jays' starting rotation since late August, and his assessment of Mitch White's pitching arsenal (01`:15:25). 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.

Blake Murphy breaks down a pair of wins for the Blue Jays as they sweep the Orioles in a doubleheader at Camden Yards! He takes your calls and texts, and first gets to the performance from Kevin Gausman against his former team, including just exactly what was up with the called balk (and Gausman's fiery reaction). He breaks down the barrage of runs in the ninth inning, and later on, gets to the second win of the day - including a three-home run performance from Bo Bichette, who is heating up at exactly the right time. Plus, more on home runs from Cavan Biggio and Teoscar Hernandez, and a chat on the great start from José Berríos (before the rain began to fall). 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.

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy make Conor Oberst the third member of the CHP two-time subject club, exploring Bright Eyes' 2002 album Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. Find out more about Saddle Creek's epic early-2000s run as a label, why the hosts think Bright Eyes was so influential as a thread between folk eras despite often being classified as emo on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.

MLB Network and Yahoo! Sports' Ariel Epstein joins Blake Murphy to chat about the importance of the upcoming series for the Jays against the Pirates, how the betting market views the Toronto ballclub in the final stretch of the season, how she would bet toward the series opener, and assess the futures market for the Wild Card series (4:47). Then Sportsnet's Shi Davidi discusses what this outing in Pittsburgh means for Alek Manoah, who is expected to pitch the day after Manoah, prospect Sem Robberse's journey from the Netherlands to playing under the Jays organization, his timeline towards playing in the Majors, and if there's a concern with Gurriel Jr.'s wrist injury (25:08). Afterward, Blake previews the three-game set between the Blue Jays and Pirates and a check on the standings around the Wild Card race (49:41). 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 Network's Adnan Virk joins Blake Murphy to discuss how the Jays stack up against the rest in the AL East division as the season heads into the final stretch, why he values the team's offence over their pitching rotation, the streakiness of the batters, what is Bo Bichette's future contract worth, and who is the front runner for AL MVP and Cy Young awards (4:43). Vancouver Canadians manager, Brent Lavallee stops by to chat about his experience managing a baseball club based in his home town, the differences between college to high-A, the balancing act of helping young players work towards their strengths and weaknesses, the gratification of seeing prospects getting promoted and his report on 3B Damiano Palmegiani, OF Gabriel Martinez and SS Alex de Jesus (25:15). The Athletic's Keith Law breaks down his concerns with Ricky Tiedemann's delivery in his pitches, adjusting where pitchers stand on the mound, what're the next steps for Orelvis Martinez in his at-bats, and his assessment of Orioles' top prospect Gunnar Henderson (50:07). Then, Spin Rate podcast's Drew Fairservice weighs in on the chances Shohei Ohtani's chances of winning the MVP and Cy Young in one season, how the team should pitch against Pirates' O'Neil Cruz, and the team's decision to call up Casey Lawrence from Buffalo (1:15:00). 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.

Blue Jays' colour analyst Buck Martinez joins Blake Murphy to discuss his fishing trip opportunity through the Jays Care Foundation Auction, the use of analytics during a broadcast, his impressions on starter Mitch White, the use of the changeup in a pitcher's arsenal, and if the team is feeling a sense of urgency following an up and down August (2:45). FanGraphs' David Laurila shares his conversation with Mitch White, his process of learning to pitch, how he avoids blisters, Jordan Romano's path from hockey to baseball, and if the Jays have enough good arms in the bullpen to make a run in the post-season (24:26). The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath weighs in on how the team will approach the upcoming roster expansion, Yusei Kikuchi's potential next start, John Schneider's juggling of the batting lineup, and the bullpen's performance since the trade deadline (49:13). 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.

Sportsnet producer Chris Black joins Blake Murphy for another edition of Explain It Black as they touch on scenarios where the Jays should try for a bunt with runners in scoring position, Jose Berrios' regression on his fastball pitch, velocity dipping down for Kevin Gausman, and how batters can decrease chasing sliders in their at-bats (2:48). Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman jumps on to discuss Danny Jansen's heroics since returning to the lineup, Matt Chapman's defence in the infield and growing leadership within the clubhouse (27:38). Then, radio voice Ben Wagner stops by to chat about his experience taking a fishing trip with Buck Martinez, Marcus Stroman's tenure with the Jays, and how Ben approaches working a doubleheader (49:28). Afterward, FanGraphs' Ben Clemens breaks down Berrios struggles in the opener against the Cubs, why improving his changeup can help bolster his other pitches, and why he has strong optimism with Bo Bichette in his at-bats (1:07:04). Finally, Blake previews Marcus Stroman's return to Toronto, and we hear comments from the Cubs starter on his relationship with the fanbase (1:25:55). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by MLB Network's Jon Morosi's to discuss if he's seen a regression in Vlad Jr.'s performance this season compared to last year's MVP-candidacy run, if the momentum has shifted onto the Mariners, Rays and Orioles within the AL standings, and what're the next steps in unionizing minor league players (5:55). MLB.com's Julia Kreuz stops by to chat about the vibe within the clubhouse following a sweep by the Angels, Teoscar Hernandez's lapses between the bases and on the field, Bradley Zimmer being reclaimed by the Jays, and if Julian Merryweather would be next to be called up back to the main roster (22:33). Then, ESPN's Joon Lee takes a deep dive on the MLBPA's efforts on unionizing minor leaguers, the negative history with how players have been treated, and the issues with the international draft (1:02:41). Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro shares what the Jays can expect when they face pitcher Jeremiah Estrada coming from the minors, and what the Cubs like about starter Javier Assad (1:14:05). 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.

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Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays analyst and former catcher, Caleb Joseph, to discuss what is sustainable about the Jays recent success, what Ross Stripling's return has meant, how Kevin Gausman can steer through waves of bad luck, initial impressions of Mitch White, and the challenges of being a back-up catcher (8:00). Former Jays manager, John Gibbons, joins Blake to break down what convinced him to get Twitter and start “The Gibby Show”, gauging the importance of analytics, where the Jays focus is or should be, thoughts on the MLB's new schedule, and what he misses about Toronto (25:00). Riley Breckenridge joins Blake and chats about how music has spurred connections with baseball, the Shohei Ohtani spectacle and upcoming duel with Alek Manoah, and gripes with the lowly Angels (50:00). FanGraphs managing editor, Meg Rowley, joins Blake to talk about the new Julio Rodriguez extension and long-term contract structures, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette having down years, Gausman's quirky season, and the direction of the FanGraphs mobile app (01:16:15).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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith as they discuss the bullpen's sneaky success, dividing the playing time when George Springer is the designated hitter, what the catching dynamic of Alejandro Kirk, Danny Jansen, and Gabriel Moreno offers the Jays, the Alek Manoah and Shohei Ohtani bout on Saturday at Rogers Centre, plus Nicholson-Smith's thoughts on the Jays new-look 2023 schedule (1:30). Blake tees up the Jays game tonight against the Red Sox and pitcher Kutter Crawford. Then 2022 Music Searchlight winner, Chad Price, joins to chat about his recent album 'Introversion', nostalgic memories from the 90's Jays teams, and weighing the confidence in the Jays starters (01:10:00). Ross Stripling joins the show and talks about how he views finishing his outings, what went into developing his strong change-up and pairing it with his two-seamer, how a high-release point helps his pitching, potential change-up similarities with other pitchers, the mid-season stress of making mechanical changes, and his focus with the playoffs and free-agency looming (01:15:00).  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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays pitcher, Ross Stripling, who discusses how he likes finishing his starts, the development of his change-up pitch, how his high-release point affects his pitches, the mid-season stress of mechanical changes, and his focus heading into the Jays stretch-run.  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.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to chat about the Jays' ongoing success at Fenway Park, if the Red Sox will start waving the white flag on their season, how Toronto can take advantage of their upcoming games within the AL Wild Card race, and if Matt Chapman has pushed himself into a leadership role amongst his teammates (5:00). Then, Blake examines the new schedule around the MLB, the upcoming 2023 games for the Jays, and answers listeners mailbag questions (28:00). Afterward, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski weighs in on the league's approach to having a balanced schedule next year, a compressed playoff schedule, and how the Jays project to finish by the end of this season (01:02:00). Finally, Blake previews the Jays second game against Boston, gives a scouting report on starter Brayan Bello, and José Berríos' history against the Red Sox (01:29:00).  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.

Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall join Blake Murphy to discuss if Vlad Jr. has struggled this season in big moments including with RISP, his ability to hit towards the opposite field, and Alek Manoah finding new ways to attack hitters despite a downtrend in his pitches late in the season (2:00). MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo, weighs in on the Red Sox's chaotic year, how they have balanced acting as buyers and sellers at the past trade deadline, the front office's approach to both Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts' futures with the club, and what the Jays can expect when they face starting pitcher Josh Winckowski (34:00). Then, The Athletic's Eno Sarris, shares his reaction to Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno exploring selling the team, Ross Stripling moving up in Eno's "Stuff+", how the 32-year old has continued to reinvent himself on the mound, and the different change-up release points (01:01:00). Afterward, Blake looks at some reasons why Zach Pop was sent down to the minors instead of Yusei Kikuchi, how Stripling will approach Boston's right-handed batters, and which Jays have a good chance when facing Winckowski (01:30:00).  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.

Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins Blake Murphy to discuss the race within the AL East, the Jays' pitching performance against the Yankees, how Ross Stripling has had an underrated season so far, and how the team will manage Yusei Kikuchi's usage as a reliever (6:00). Guelph Royals and former Blue Jay, Dalton Pompey, jumps on the show to chat about playing for the Southern Ontario-based Intercounty Baseball League team, his decision to retire from baseball after the playoffs, his experience playing for Team Canada in the WBC and if he would want to play for them again, what he'll remember the most from playing with the Jays, and why he's moving onto a career within emergency services (31:00). The Athletic's Keith Law shares his thoughts on Orelvis Martinez and if setting a New Hampshire Fisher Cats HR record has any indication of changes to his batting approach, what is a good fit in the infield for Addison Barger, if he's seeing a change in how organizations are promoting prospects within the minors, and how the Jays' draftees are performing (01:02:00). Spin Rate podcast's Drew Fairservice, weighs in on Alek Manoah's post-game comments on Gerrit Cole, saving the bullpen usage over the weekend against New York, and why he's wary with the increased trend in Manoah's ERA and innings count (01:32:00).  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.

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss the self-titled 2002 album from Box Car Racer. Find out more about what led Tom DeLonge to embark on a solo project after Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, how Travis Barker got involved but Mark Hoppus was excluded, and how Box Car Racer paved the way for the best of blink-182 on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.

Ben welcomes in Blake Murphy from Jays Talk Plus as they debate where certain analytics make the Jays better or worse. Then a deeper dive on Bo Bichette, sliding all the way down to #7 and where he is trending. As is the case with Toronto teams, there is always a star player to blame and for this Jays team it's Bo. Later (27:00) we head to New York where Arash Madani joins us from Yankees Stadium. We look at the situation today with George Springer out of the lineup after a 5-hit performance last night. Finally, some NFL rumours - including - Tom Brady is away from The Bucs currently in order to tape The Masked Singer. 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.

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Blake Murphy to discuss an ideal road trip outcome against two division rivals in the Yankees and Red Sox, a positive start from José Berríos to begin the series, Yusei Kikuchi's offer to head down to the minors to work on his outings, and his first stint out of the bullpen (02:19). The MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani stops by to share his experience bringing his kids to Yankee Stadium to catch the Jays game, his interactions with Alek Manoah, the connection between baseball and MMA, his fandom of the Montreal Expos, and following both the careers of Vlad Sr. and Jr. (20:00). Afterward, MLB.com's Sarah Langs chats about who she thinks is the Statcast King between Vlad Jr., Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, if it was the right move to trade Joey Gallo away, and how to analyze the small sample size Bradley Zimmer gave to the Jays compared to what Jackie Bradley Jr. could bring to the team, (50:00). Then, ESPN's Joon Lee shares his experience working on a project covering second-generation MLB players, how much of a tough spot Yankees manager Aaron Boone is in during the team's tough stretch in August, how Bo Bichette would assess his performance this year, and the frustrations with the Red Sox' season (01:12:00).  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.

Blake Murphy is joined by MLB.com's Julia Kreuz, to chat about her takeaways from covering the Orioles during their series against the Jays, how the team sees themselves among the teams in the AL East, pushing Yusei Kikuchi into the bullpen, and how the team can find success against the Yankees and Red Sox in the back-to-back series' coming up (4:00). Manager of Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Cesar Martin, joins the show to share his thoughts on prospect Orelvis Martinez's season with the team while on the verge of breaking the team's home run record, how pitchers have attacked Martinez's at-bats, his impressions on Ricky Tiedemann, his approach to helping players early in their career, and if he sees a path in his managerial career similar to John Schneider (35:00). The Athletic's Lindsey Adler, jumps on to discuss the Yankees up and down season, the decision to trade away Joey Gallo, how the clubhouse is dealing with the added pressure, the boost both Toronto and New York got by winning their respective games ahead of their series, and the organization's approach to the past trade deadline (01:02:00). Then, Blake previews the Jays four-game series against the Yankees including a meeting against post-trade deadline Frankie Montas and Jose Berrios return to the Bronx (01:35:00).  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.

Blake Murphy breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Orioles at Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, discusses the six innings of perfect work from Ross Stripling, and where Stripling falls within the rotation. Is he still the team's fifth starter, or has his stature risen over the past few starts? Blake also gets to the play of Santiago Espinal, the bullpen, and the bats finally erupting in the seventh inning. Plus, we hear post-game audio from Espinal, Stripling, and manager John Schneider. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White to chat about how he received the news of his trade to Toronto, his similarities with Ross Stripling, the plans the front office and pitching coaches have for his future, the differences in philosophy between the Dodgers and Jays, the process in developing and improving his slider, his assessment of his first two outings with the Jays, and what role he feels most comfortable in. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White, who shares his reaction to getting the news that he was being shipped to Toronto, comparisons with Ross Stripling, future plans from the front office and coaching staff, philosophy differences between the Dodgers and Jays, developing and improving his slider, and whether he feels more comfortable as a starter or as a reliever (5:00). Then, Sportsnet's Chris Black returns for another edition of Explain It Black to break down Bo Bichette moving down to bat in the 7th slot, the downward trend for Alek Manoah with his pitches, the increased amount of innings he's pitching, why José Berríos' fastball might not be working, and if it's finally time to move Yusei Kikuchi to the bullpen (32:00). Afterward, The Athletic's Eric Koreen joins the show to touch on the parallels between George Springer's injury and Kyle Lowry's injury back in 2018 when he was with the Raptors, his pressure index, and why it includes Berrios, GM Ross Atkins, and Bichette (01:00:00).  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 affiliate. 

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy change their MSN statuses in biting fashion, firing up lyrics from Taking Back Sunday's 2002 genre classic Tell All Your Friends. It is, with some likelihood, the album one host has listened to more than any other in his life. Find out more about Taking Back Sunday's clunky and dramatic origins, the benefits and limitations of the band as one of the avatars of the emo movement, and whether mics are for singing or swinging on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.

The third hour of The FAN Morning Show has Arden Zwelling of At the Letters and Sportnet.ca join JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar to talk about some of the Blue Jays' pitching concerns, what fans can expect from Mitch White, the bullpens concerns, and Arden's now viral moment (00:35). Later on, Blake Murphy rejoins the crew for a Friday edition of Wake and Rake concerning the Blue Jays, some fun prop bets, and NFL futures (20:04)! 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.

In the third hour of The FAN Morning Show hosted by JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar, MLB network insider Jon Morosi focuses in on the Blue Jays' positioning post-deadline and what's to come this off-season, before looking ahead to tonight's Field of Dreams game (00:33). Later on, Blake Murphy rejoins the morning crew for a Thursday edition of Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (23:40).   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.

Are you listening? In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy dive into Jimmy Eat World's fourth album, the crossover success Bleed American. A follow up to Clarity, which is often debated as their best album, Bleed American shifted from an emo-oriented sound toward alt-rock, producing eminently recognizable singles thanks to accessibly simple lyrics and excellent power-pop guitar work. That Jimmy Eat World continued producing good albums – a lot of them – is almost lost in just how influential their earlier work was. Find out more about reception to The Middle, why Sweetness almost didn't make the album, and how 9/11 comes up once again in this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.com If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for an all new episode of CHP.