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This week, Kate has the story of the newest item to have arrived at the Haliburton Highlands Museum. It's a quilt that comes with a bit of a mystery. Plus, a week ago, as of this episode's broadcast, the Toronto Blue Jays honoured long time player and broadcaster Buck Martinez in a pre-game ceremony. So, in that spirit Paul has the story of of what has gone down in history as one of the greatest plays that a Blue Jay has ever made. Buck's double-play at home plate while severly injured. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com Much of today's story comes thanks to Adam Bunch, the Toronto Time Traveller's blog "Buck's Broken Leg" from August 29, 2026. Check torontohistory.substack.com for more.

Co-Host of the Exit Philosophy Podcast Richard Griffin joins the show to discuss the Jays' playoff chances, their approach in the offseason offensively, if it's better for them to miss the playoffs rather than lose in the Wild Card round, who the next Blue Jay to be inducted in the Hall of Excellence will be and if the MLB can handle another full-scale lockout.

The Blue Jays were embarrassed 13-2 by the Royals, falling 3.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot and putting even more pressure on today's matchup with Seattle. On game 136 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault break down Spencer Arrighetti's rough first start as a Blue Jay, a six-run sixth inning that got completely out of hand, and the boos that rained down in the Rogers Centre. We'll also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles, the DFA of Simeon Woods Richardson, and why Dylan Cease needs to deliver a gem if the Jays want any chance of bouncing back. With the playoff hopes hanging by a thread, can Cease keep Toronto alive? We finish with Cody's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Cuthbert and Zack Bodenstein kick things off with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith following the Jays series win over the Rays at the Trop! They discuss how the young guns helped get the job done for Toronto, if what we are seeing from Kirk the expectation going into the season or an improvement, Jesús Sánchez' struggles as an outfielder, Nathan Lukes' defensive play this season, and much more! Then, former MLB pitcher Adam Ottavino joins the show! They break down Shane Bieber's interest at the deadline and why he remained a Blue Jay in the end, his experience coming back from Tommy John Surgery, if players are scoreboard watching while in the midst of tight playoff races, and more. Justin and Zack end things off discussing the Dodgers, the NHL's increased schedule, and 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 series-opening win over the Rays in Tampa. They discuss Alejandro Kirk returning to his 2026 form, what to expect from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, José Soriano's outing, and the team's confidence. Later, former Blue Jay and pitching coach for Jays' 2026 first-round pick Cole Carlon, Jeremy Accardo joins the show (14:22) to discuss his son's upcoming opportunity at the Blue Jays Futures game in Vancouver before breaking down what Carlon can become for Toronto. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their expectations for Max Scherzer's start and listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue Jay joins the show (11:42) to discuss his short but memorable tenure in Toronto, playing alongside rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his involvement with youth development at PRO5 Baseball Academy, and his work with the Czechia national team. Lastly, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (39:40). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to set up the Blue Jays series finale against the Red Sox, the positive stretch they've been on since the trade deadline, and the acquisition of Paul Sewald off waivers to bolster the bullpen. Then, Michael Baumann (22:08) of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano's first home start as a Blue Jay, the NL wild card race heating up, and the effect of ABS on the season so far. Later, Bobby Wagner (49:41), host of the Tipping Pitches podcast jumps on with Blake to discuss the Mets disappointing season, the play of Juan Soto and Bo Bichette as the team looks ahead to 2027, before getting into the latest news surrounding baseball's labour negotiations. Finally, Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann (1:19:53) joins the show to discuss his return from injury, and development within the Blue Jays organization, before getting into his goals for the rest of the season and beyond. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (1:34) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the team's resurgence since the trade deadline, where right-handed pitcher Paul Sewald fits on the staff, growing confidence in Brendon Little, improvement on the defensive end, José Soriano's adjustments in his second start as a Blue Jay, and the pressure on Vlad Jr. Then, we hear from manager John Schneider ahead of the third game against the Boston Red Sox and what Sewald could bring out of the bullpen. Afterwards, Jays pitcher Tyler Rogers join the guys (30:57) to discuss the recent stretch of success from the team, the difficulties of pitching three days in a row as a reliever, how he recovers, becoming a submarine thrower, working with and earning pitching coach Pete Walker's trust, and his definition of 'leverage'.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's have some fun and test your bird ID skills! This quiz features: an American Robin an Olive-sided Flycatcher, (like the photo above) a Red-tailed Hawk a Steller's Jay, which you're most likely to hear west of the Rockies and a Blue Jay, usually seen east of the Rockies. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays survived another ninth-inning scare to take down the Phillies 5-4 and keep their playoff hopes alive. On game preview 118 of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle breaks down Toronto's nail-biting win, Brett Bateman's impressive MLB debut, and another nail biting ninth inning. Adam also gets into the heated moments between the Blue Jays and Wheeler, Zack Wheeler's postgame comments, and Jose Soriano's early adjustments as a Blue Jay. Plus, the emergence of JoJo Parker, and can Max Scherzer deliver another strong start as Toronto looks to keep its improbable playoff push alive? With the Jays now 3.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot, can they keep the momentum going? We finish with Adam's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Chicago Cubs pitchers Kevin Gausman and Trent Thornton; Blue Jays third baseman Josh Smith   This week in Deep Left Field we travel to the north side of Chicago to see Kevin Gausman in his new digs at venerable Wrigley Field.   The hope was to see Gausman square off against the team that traded him less than a week ago, but he felt that might be a bit too much.   Instead, we got what might be our last conversation with the right-hander for a while. He compares Wrigley to the Rogers Centre, reiterates his love for Toronto but also says how happy he is to be in a winning situation in Chicago.   We also speak to former Blue Jay and now Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton, who raves about his new team's acquisition of Gausman and looks back at his own Jays days, plus one of the new Jays acquired at the trade deadline, infielder Josh Smith, joins us to introduce himself to the masses.   All that, plus your Bluejays comments and questions in the mailbag at deepleftfield@the star.ca!

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Blue Jays reshaped their roster. On game 113 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog break down every major trade, what they mean for Toronto's future, and whether Ross Atkins struck the right balance between selling now and building a contender for the next few seasons. Jose Soriano is the newest Blue Jay, Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho are gone, and Toronto adds multiple controllable pieces as the organization shifts its focus. We'll also discuss Max Scherzer's vintage outing, Dylan Cease being named AL Pitcher of the Month, and preview Shane Bieber's start against Christian Javier. Plus on today's show: ⚾ Why Soriano immediately slots near the top of Toronto's rotation. ⚾ Was trading top prospect Arjun Nimmala worth it? ⚾ Kevin Gausman dealt to the Cubs. ⚾ Daulton Varsho traded to Houston for Spencer Arrighetti. ⚾ Adam Macko dealt for Josh Smith & Josh Stephan. ⚾ Which trade helps the Blue Jays the most? With the deadline now behind them, did the Blue Jays improve their long-term outlook, or should they have taken a different approach? We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are making one final push. Toronto improved to 52-59 with a 5-1 win over the Cardinals, moving within 3.5 games of the final American League Wild Card spot. But with the trade deadline looming, every win raises the same question: Can the Blue Jays convince themselves to keep this group together? On game preview 112 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga and Sierra Pileggi break down Kevin Gausman's emotional outing that may have been his final start as a Blue Jay, why Jeff Hoffman continues to boost his trade value, and whether Toronto should pivot from selling to adding controllable talent after another series win. We'll also dive into Max Scherzer's latest start, what to expect from Matthew Liberatore, and why the blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade could have a major impact on Toronto's deadline plans. Also on this episode: ⚾ Can the Blue Jays complete their third series sweep of the season? ⚾ Should Toronto buy, sell, or make a hybrid deadline move? ⚾ Potential trade targets if the Jays decide to add. We finish with Nick's & Sierra's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, including George Springer, who continues to stay hot - what does the future hold for him? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman allowing one run over 5.2 IP in what could have been his final start as a Blue Jay - where does he stand in the all-time Jays starting pitchers rankings, and should the team sell, could he still be a Blue Jay going forward?   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman   With the Jays' season spiraling, seemingly out of control, losing seven of their last eight games to fall 10 games under .500, it seems inevitable that they will be sellers at the August 3 trade deadline.   Their most attractive commodity on the trade market is Kevin Gausman, and the five-year Blue Jay joins us for an honest, open and very emotional conversation as he deals with the potential that he has made his final start at home for the Jays.   You might want to grab a tissue or two, Gausman certainly could have used some.   As well, we take a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca for your questions, comments and thoughts, including ones about the upcoming deadline, the Jays' uninspiring play of late, the role of the front office in the swoon and the tragic passing of Duane Ward.

Guests: Blue Jays World Series champions Tom Henke, Juan Guzman, Todd Stottlemyre In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we take you to this past weekend's celebration of the Blue Jays 1992 and '93 World Series championship teams that culminated in the unveiling of a statue of Joe Carter in mid-leap after hitting the walk-off home run to win the '93 fall classic. This episode was supposed to be a happy one, catching up with a few Jays legends, but the tragic death of Duane Ward cast a pall over the weekend. We pay tribute to "Wardo," a great friend and iconic Blue Jay, and then share conversations from Saturday's media availability with pitchers Tom Henke, Juan Guzman and Todd Stottlemyre, who have five Jays World Series rings between them. Those conversations all took place before anyone knew that Ward had passed away.

Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein kick off Friday morning by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays return of action tonight against the Chicago White Sox! They dive into the three major storylines they're watching closely in the second half, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s outlook heading down the stretch, the team's reliance on the bullpen, and how to get more length from the starters as the season progress. The guys also take a look at the statue of Joe Carter being unveiled on Sunday and ask which other Blue Jay would deserve a statue at Rogers Centre? After the break, the guys listen back to LeBron James' comments as he navigates his free agency and debate what factors are playing deciding roles that might not have earlier in his career. The guys question how long he will drag this out for and why is Adam Silver delaying the 2026-27 schedule release until LeBron decides. 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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi are joined by Tim Reynolds, NBA writer at The Associated Press to further discuss the Toronto Raptors' trade stalemate with the Los Angeles Clippers as the teams await a conclusion to the NBA's investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The guys chat about different scenarios that could play out and whether Tuesday's upcoming board of governors meeting could expedite the process. They also set some time aside to talk about LeBron James' ongoing free agency and where he could ultimately land. After the break, former Blue Jay and co-host of Bluebird Territory Ricky Romero (28:27) ahead of Toronto's final series before the All-Star break. Ricky shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent play and his decision to forego the All-Star festivities before turning his attention towards the state of the Jays' pitching staff. 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.

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Ludwig, the baby Blue Jay Laura took care of in 1979, taught her all kinds of interesting things.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman in-studio (32:32) to talk Dylan Cease coming up with big pitches against the Red Sox, Myles Straw's massive 14 pitch at-bat, signs the offence is coming around and what has changed with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing. Afterwards, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar (50:42) discusses the surging Atlanta Braves, Bo Bichette and the Mets along with what she learned through her in-depth piece on Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman. Lastly, former Blue Jay and co-host of Bluebird Territory Ricky Romero (1:14:52) pops by to analyze what Vladdy is dealing with this season and reflects on the 2025 World Series. 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.

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Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tim Mayza This week in Deep Left Field, we look into the latest Blue Jays news from a 4-3 week, including the returns of Dylan Cease (good) and Max Scherzer (less good) from the injured list and speculate about how the Jays might handle the impending return of Alejandro Kirk, given that Brandon Valenzuela has emerged as one of the team's best hitters so far this season. Kevin Gausman, the only Jays' pitcher to have not yet missed a start this season, joins us to share his thoughts about the team being under .500 but very much in the playoff race as the first day of summer approaches. Gausman also talks about some of his more lightning-rod-type teammates, including Jeff Hoffman, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tim Mayza was back in Toronto this week, but the one-time longest-tenured Blue Jay is now a Philadelphia Phillie. The left-hander reminisces about his Jays days and talks about the ups and downs of life as a reliever in the big leagues. All that, plus a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer - despite notching the milestone K, what does the future look like for Mad Max, both as a Blue Jay and overall? They get into the offence scuffling against Jesús Luzardo - why does it seem to struggle against pitchers with an inflated ERA? Plus, they look ahead to the conclusion of the homestand, which ends in a showdown with the Yankees.   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.

Andy and Dan discuss Brendan Sorsby receiving an injunction from a local court to be elgible to play next season. Then, they talk about the NBA Finals following the Spurs big win last night

Andy Baskin shares his frustration over a persistent blue jay attacking his car mirrors and brainstorms unusual solutions like using domesticated foxes. They break down Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance in a physical playoff matchup against the Knicks. The discussion also touches on Mike Gansey's new role in Philadelphia and the ongoing Stanley Cup Finals. 01:12 - Al Roker's Cleveland Visit 02:19 - Baskin's Bird Problem 07:20 - NBA Playoff Recap 10:24 - NFL And MLB News 13:48 - Mike Gansey's New Role

One of the top-class humans in College soccer... who happened to be a Herman Trophy recipient, AND was the #5 pick overall in the '98 MLS College draft... which means he was really good. Coach Johnny Torres, Creighton Men's HC, and Blue Jay alum himself, talks about the incredible path that brought him and his family to TX from Colombia, and resulted in a life in soccer at the highest level. #ncaasoccer #creighton #academysoccer #johnnytorres #STLAjax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bassitt, Baltimore Orioles pitcher and former Blue Jay, discusses the weirdness of pitching against your former team, George Springer sticking his tongue out, PitchCom issues, stories from the World Series run, coming out of the bullpen during the playoffs, how having an opener impacts a starting pitcher, and the MLB owners' first proposal to the MLBPA. The show ends with discussion about the San Antonio Spurs heading to Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.  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.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win vs. the Pirates to secure a series win in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Patrick Corbin, who notched seven strikeouts and allowed only one run over six innings of work - how did he outduel Paul Skenes, and was that his best outing as a Blue Jay? They get into the offence, including Jesús Sánchez knocking home an RBI double off Skenes, George Springer and Tyler Heineman both blasting no-doubt home runs, and Yohendrick Piñango continuing to impress. Plus, they discuss the bullpen, which had both a shaky outing from Yariel Rodríguez and a dominant one from Jeff Hoffman.   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.

Guests: Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah and bench coach John Gibbons This week in Deep Left Field, we take you through a Blue Jays week that ended with a bang - the first grand slam of the season and a walk-off, at that! Then Ernie Clement joins us to talk about the team's rough start to the season, his ever-increasing popularity (and visibility on your television between innings!), and how last season's late-May rebound weighs into the Jays' feelings about this season's issues. With the Angels having been in town, we catch up with a couple of old friends. Two-time Jays skipper John Gibbons sits down for a trip down memory lane and we chat with Alek Manoah about his return to the big leagues in his old home ballpark, as well as his meteoric rise with the Jays and the fall that sees him with his third different team in eight months. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Angels in the series finale at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Eric Lauer giving up six earned runs in five innings of work despite not getting the start - if he can't get it together, is his time as a Blue Jay potentially coming to an end? Who are some good options in the system that could replace him? They also discuss the bats getting locked down by José Soriano - was there more the Jays offence could have done, especially Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is the lack of power concerning? Plus, they get into Spencer Miles' three scoreless innings - what does the future look like for him?   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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss Wednesday afternoon in Tampa Bay, completing a three-game sweep. They take a closer look at Toronto's sputtering offence and discuss what needs to change to get it back on track. With Addison Barger nearing a return, the boys also chat about the jolt he can bring to the lineup and who will be the odd man out once he's activated, along with thoughts on Patrick Corbin's form at the back of the rotation. Jon Morosi (27:48), MLB Network analyst, weighs in on the teams going through early season struggles around the league, Framber Valdez' eight-game suspension, and Tarik Skubal's outlook as he recovers from surgery. 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.

David Popkins, Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the state of the team. David discusses his work to get the team's offence in sync, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of power, the impact of Kazuma Okamoto's change in approach, Daulton Varsho and Jesús Sánchez' performance at the plate, utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike system, and George Springer's status. Later, Kevin Pillar (27:45), former Blue Jay and Sportsnet analyst, stops by the studio to share his view on Vladdy's start to the season, the current vibe in the clubhouse, the Jays' approach at the plate, 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 affiliates.

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease, catcher Brandon Valenzuela, Boston Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa This week in Deep Left Field, we look back at a winning Blue Jays Week That Was. With the injured players starting to return, the Jays went into Thursday's action just half a game out of a playoff spot in the American League. Dylan Cease has had a strong start to his Jays' career, posting a 2.87 ERA through six starts, leading the American League in strikeouts and not having allowed a home run yet. He joins us to talk about the first month of his seven years as a Blue Jay, how he feels he's performing, what he's seen from his new team and why he always looks over at third base before releasing the ball. Brandon Valenzuela has been a big-leaguer for just about a month now, and we check in with the rookie catcher to talk about the work he's doing in the batters' box, filling the shoes of Alejandro Kirk and just how much he likes the ABS system. Also, we catch up with Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who had a rough final outing as a Blue Jay in Game 7 of the World Series. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

This week Chris sits down with Blue Jay's ace Kevin Gausman to talk about his recent balk drama, his piece of history in college football, and his favorite snacks. After that, we're joined Alex Call and Kiké Hernandez of the Dodgers for a fresh edition of teammate test. 0:00 Gausman still doesn't think he balked 2:28 Kevin and Chris hace a snack debate 4:05 Blue Jays had to take a bus to LA from Pheonix 5:20 Deciding to play baseball at LSU 7:25 How Kevin met his wife 8:15 The best things about LSU 9:25 Colorado Rockies fandom 11:15 How important is making every start? 12:35 Kevin's dad is a college football referee 15:00 When Kevin had to be the sideline replay guy in a game Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: slashline.co Featuring: Kevin Gausman Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former outfielder and Blue Jays Central analyst Kevin Pillar (2:19) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Vlad Jr. heating up at the plate, what makes Dylan Cease difficult to hit, Eric Lauer's comments about the opener, the relationship between players and managers, 'kangaroo court' in a baseball clubhouse, how teams are utilizing the ABS challenge, and Mike Trout adjusting his at-bats late in his career. Then, former Blue Jay and current pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Jordan Romano (26:21) stops by to discuss the construction of the roster mixed with veterans and new guys, his transition through three teams in three years, handling slow starts as a pitcher, handling the noise from both home and opponent fanbases, what it's like having Trout as a teammate, motivation to face his former team, and the evolution of his pitches.  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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Brad Evans and Pat Boyle have a laugh over Blue Jay's Manager John Schneider's ejection from last night's game against the Dodgers, and discuss why they miss what is now a rare occurrence in today's game. Plus, a game of Start-Sit-Cut with Producer Brandon Combs.

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A commercial for Jim Baker's new assortment of board games to keep your Blue Jays entertained.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Athletics to open the season with a sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Eric Lauer's nine strikeouts over 5.1 IP - if the rotation is truly a meritocracy, could he force John Schneider's hand if he continues his strong start? They discuss the relief pitchers, including 1.2 IP from Braydon Fisher, and a save from Jeff Hoffman - should there be less angst about the bullpen? Plus, Jesús Sánchez and Kazuma Okamoto both clobbered their first Blue Jay home runs today, while George Springer added a solo shot as well - what could the rest of the season hold for Sánchez and Okamoto with their new teams?   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.

Guest: Blue Jays opening day starter Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman is going to meet the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of his first opening day start as a Blue Jay, but you'll get to hear from him first here in Deep Left Field! In an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation, the 35-year-old discusses rebounding from the shortest off-season he's ever had after throwing more pitches than anyone else in the major leagues last year. He also talks about the impact Toronto has made on him over the course of the five-year contract that ends this season, his new teammates, the honour of pitching on opening day and more. We also look at the Jays' season-opening roster, officialized Wednesday, discuss club president Mark Shapiro's media availability and open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open a new week on the show with thoughts on Max Scherzer joining the Blue Jays down in Dunedin. Florida. The boys look back on the Jays' weekend of Grapefruit League action, before projecting Friday's anticipated José Berríos-Eric Lauer tandem on the mound. Could this be an indicator of what's to come this season? They also chat about Jeff Hoffman's role in 2026, how the rotation is shaping up, and who might potentially be the odd-man-out. Kevin Pillar (27:47), former Blue Jay and host of To the Majors, stops by to chat about the impact of re-signing Scherzer, his experience facing Dylan Cease, and expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2026. KP wraps up with a discussion about Daulton Varsho's strong spring so far, balancing outfield and DH reps for George Springer, and 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 affiliates.

Wrapping up the show by getting you ready for Creighton vs UCONN.

Breaking down Creighton's blowout loss to the UCONN Huskies.

It's that time of year: the Christmas Bird Count, when birders go out in flocks to record all the birds they see in a single day. The data collected during this annual tradition gets compiled by the National Audubon Society, and helps scientists understand bird population trends across the Americas. If you participate in the bird count, chances are you'll see a lot of the same birds you'd see any other day of the year—think sparrows, blue jays, blackbirds, cardinals. But that doesn't make them any less special. So this year we're turning our binoculars on a few (wrongfully) overlooked common birds.  Producer Kathleen Davis talks with two of our favorite birders, author and illustrator Rosemary Mosco, and conservation scientist Corina Newsome, to share some surprising facts about birds that don't often make it to the top of pecking order.Guests:Rosemary Mosco is an author, illustrator, and speaker whose work connects people with the natural world.Corina Newsome is a birder and conservation scientist at the National Wildlife Federation, based in Atlanta, Georgia.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.