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The Orioles called up Luis De Leon while the Blue Jays promoted Ricky Tiedemann. John Peck of the Tigers is kind of interesting! Leo Bernal should get some run with the Cardinals. Yohandy Morales homered in his Nats debut! Lazaro Montes also homered in his Mariners debut!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The Guardians dropped a lopsided one to the Blue Jays, and Ken and Anthony break down why Joey Cantillo's outing wasn't the disaster it looked like on paper. They dig into the run differential debate, Cleveland's error-prone infield, and why the wild card race still has Ohio on edge with Toronto lurking. Plus, a detour into the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers penalty saga has the guys arguing whether it tops the Browns' Deshaun Watson trade for worst deal in sports history.
The guys react to the Guardians' ugly 11-0 shutout loss to the Blue Jays and the Clippers' record-setting punishment from the NBA, then dive into an ESPN anonymous-player survey on a potential MLB salary cap and lockout. Ken and Anthony make the case that they'd gladly sacrifice an entire season if it meant a real cap and floor system, arguing it would finally put a team like the Guardians on level footing with big spenders. A caller pushes back with a pointed question about whether a high salary floor could actually force some owners to sell.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and also chat big nights for Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith - does the team have some depth they can rely on? 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.
Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss the Blue Jays' defeat to the Guardians, Dylan Cease's impact to Toronto's roster, Robert Thomas being named the captain in St. Louis and the Canadian captain's futures. Utah Mammoth Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar joins to dive into his role with the Mammoth, the Flames' experiences and teams departing markets in Canada and the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's fines in the cap circumvention investigations in the NBA.
After the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1, Dan Shulman (1:27) joins the show ahead of his call of Game 2. They discuss if Brett Bateman could be the catalyst for the Jays this year, why tonight's contest is a must-win game for Toronto, what to expect with Dylan Cease on the mound, and more. Then, with the NBA finally releasing their verdict on the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation, NBA Insider Marc Stein (25:27) joins the show! They break down the penalty that L.A. has received, why Kawhi got off with a limited punishment, what the ruling means for the Raptors, and more. They end things off discussing the teams to root for ahead of the NFL season! 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss Gavin Williams' dominance over the Jays' lineup, the team's standing in the Wild Card race, and the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in a one-run game. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss the Angels as MLB's next big spenders after being sold to Stan Kroenke. They are joined by former MLB president David Samson (31:28), who shares some thoughts on the Clippers punishment in the NBA, the Angels' sale, the latest around MLB's CBA negotiations, 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. 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 Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Guardians in Cleveland. Blake & Ben get into the Jays pitching decisions in the bullpen game, the roster moves leading into the series, before getting into the continued offensive struggles, and the Jays prospects of winning the series with Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano lined up to start the next two (32:44). Later, Ben Clemens (39:58) from FanGraphs joins the show to chat about the Angels sale to Stan Kroenke, how it effects the potential of a lockout in 2027, and the Jays spot within the American League Wild Card race. Finally, FanGraphs' Kiri Oler (1:18:51) jumps on the show to discuss her work on the new Women's Professional Baseball League, the development of the league in its inaugural season, and chat about some of the standout players so far. 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 break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mantiply over a rested bullpen, chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence once again, and lookahead to Dylan Cease hitting the mound tomorrow. 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.
Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee welcome Sportsnet.ca NHL writer Ryan Dixon to break down a busy week in the NHL, including Connor Hellebuyck's latest trade comments, his market, Winnipeg's playoff failures, and the ripple effects of Cale Makar's extension on future stars like Quinn Hughes amid a rising salary cap. They also discuss Bill Guerin's media tour and whether Minnesota remains Hughes' long-term destination. Later, Ben Shulman (29:36) joins the show to recap the Blue Jays' loss to Cleveland, whether the offensive struggles are a concern, Brett Bateman's future in centre field, what defines a successful season, and Dylan Cease's outlook on the mound. Daniele and Sam close out the morning by gauging fan reaction on what would make this Jays season a success. 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.
Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee kick off the second hour by with more on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Guardians. The boys discuss Toronto's playoff outlook following the loss, the importance of Dylan Cease's start tonight, and the team's level of confidence in the front office. They also touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Anthony Santander's status, and whether Gavin Williams simply outpitched the Jays' offence. After the break, Blue Jays host Sho Alli joins the guys to discuss his postgame to morning show routine, what to expect from Cease tonight, and whether Sean Keys can provide a much-needed power boost to the lineup. 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.
Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee kick off Wednesday morning with a recap of the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss to open their series against the Cleveland Guardians. They break down Gavin Williams' dominant 13-strikeout performance, concerns with the lineup and bullpen, Spencer Arrighetti's potential role going forward, the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in the seventh inning, and Ernie Clement's recent struggles. After the break, the guys listen back to former Maple Leaf Brandon Carlo's comments about the leadership structure in Toronto's locker room. The guys discuss the importance of vocal leadership, Morgan Rielly's role in the room, who could emerge as a leader going forward, and whether fans should read into Gavin McKenna skating with Mitch Marner before the season. 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.
Join Jim Tatti and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays and Guardians' series, Toronto's pitching depth and Ketel Marte's reception with the Diamondbacks. They go around the sports world in the latest edition of Confirm or Deny and the Maple Leafs' outlook entering the season.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Guardians' significant series, the Blue Jays' pitching depth, the race in the AL Wild Card standings, Ketel Marte's reception from Diamondbacks fans and more.
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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:03) ahead of the Blue Jays series against the Guardians. They break down if this is the Jays biggest series of the year, what to expect from the Jays going with an opener in Game 1, Buck Martinez's legacy, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The race for October is heating up! We break down the current division leaders across both leagues and preview the biggest series of the week that could shift the standings. Big Series This Week: Braves vs. Phillies – NL East showdown Brewers vs. Cubs – Crucial NL Central battle Blue Jays vs. Guardians – AL playoff implications Latest News: Tampa Bay's new stadium deal has officially passed — set to open in 2029 Walker Jenkins gets the call-up Luis Robert Jr. claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles Tommy Pham heads to the White Sox Ketel Marte drama and latest updates Injury Updates: Shane Bieber placed on the IL Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep undergo surgery Luis Rengifo – ACL injury We cover all the key storylines, standings impact, and what to watch as the 2026 season heads into the final stretch. In This Video: Full division leaders breakdown Preview of Braves-Phillies, Brewers-Cubs & Jays-Guardians series Walker Jenkins call-up & major roster moves Tampa stadium deal details Latest injury report Subscribe for weekly MLB standings updates, injury news, and playoff race coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Which series are you most excited for this week? How big of a deal is the Luis Robert claim for the Orioles?
Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dck Fain to talk about the M’s bad weekend against the Blue Jays, the mental mistakes including the lack of pressure to improve in that way, the behavior with the rotation, his manager experience applied to Dan Wilson’s case, Dan’s job security and Laz Montes coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seahawks final preseason game is tonight in Kansas City. Chris Crawford from My Oh Why joins the show to talk about the Blue Jays-Mariners rivalry, the starting pitching situation, and more. How big is this weekend series with the Blue Jays? Gregg Bell joins the show to talk about the preseason finale tonight in KC against the Chiefs. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the new Seahawks owner, journalistic integrity, and the Mariners chance to make the playoffs. Do we care that Vinod Khosla said that he is a Steelers fan? Rob Rang joins the show to talk about week 0 in college football. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1992 World Series Champion with the Blue Jays and author of his upcoming memoir 'Touching All The Bases', Dave Winfield (1:22) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his early days being involved in multiple sports prior to playing professional baseball, what made him stick to baseball, going against George Steinbrenner, leaving the New York Yankees, his years in Minnesota and Toronto, and how he adjusted his hitting during a prolonged slump. Then, Cleveland Guardians TV analyst (25:35) and former MLB catcher Chris Gimenez joins to discuss why things have started going the team's way as they hold the final AL Wild Card spot, José Ramírez's dangerous ability to hit towards all areas of the field, Gavin Williams' success on the mound, and Steven Kwan's turnaround this year. 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' pivotal series against the Cleveland Guardians. To help, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker stops by (8:21) to discuss the plan for recently called up prospect Ricky Tiedemann, what he's learned from Spencer Miles' rookie season, early returns from Spencer Arrighetti, what's behind Dylan Cease's dip in velocity, and how José Soriano has adapted with the Jays' process. Later, Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado joins the show (28:45) to discuss the Jays' Wild Card push, what we need to see from Vladdy Jr. down the stretch, and what it means to be recognized on the Level of Excellence. 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 Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Zach Worden to break down the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, the AL Wild Card race, and recent bullpen usage. Then, Guardians radio analyst Jim Rosenhaus (24:39) previews Cleveland's series against Toronto. Later, Katie Krall (50:51) discusses key takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and the Cubs' season, before Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster Eli Fishman (1:15:29) joins the show to talk prospects, development, and the club's aggressive philosophy 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.
Producer Tim Schneider was amazed by Colton Cowser's home run robbery and believes it may propel the Orioles to the playoffs. Plus, Ernie Clement got engaged.
Gene breaks down the Bills' roster construction with Ryan Talbot from the "SHOUT!" podcast, including questions about the secondary, how carrying four tight ends will impact the offense and what to make of the practice squad. Plus, The Sports Bar sends congratulations to Ernie Clement on his engagement.
Gene breaks down the Bills' roster choices with help from the "SHOUT!" podcast's Ryan Talbot. Plus, Stan Kroenke's acquisition of the Angels could change the course of that franchise, Bill Simmons has an odd way of bonding with his daughter's boyfriend and the Dolphins are bereft of talent.
Guest host Dave Campbell welcomes Zach Werdon, associate editor with Sportsnet.ca and a contributor to the Bird's Eye View podcast, to 880 CHED's Inside Sports for a conversation about the latest stories in the world of sports. Dave and Zach dive into the biggest headlines, storylines and talking points making waves across Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Canadian sports landscape. With Zach's experience covering sports for Sportsnet, the conversation offers insight and analysis on the teams, players and issues fans are talking about. From MLB news and Blue Jays updates to the latest sports headlines across Canada, Dave and Zach bring listeners an informative and entertaining conversation on Inside Sports. Listen to 880 CHED Inside Sports with Dave Campbell for the latest sports news, MLB coverage, Toronto Blue Jays analysis, Canadian sports, baseball news and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour discussing John Schneider's comments on a potential World Series hangover for the Blue Jays. Does that help explain their slow start? The boys also factor in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, the impact of injuries, and the World Baseball Classic. Later, Ben and Daniele debate whether a sub-.500 team should be allowed into the MLB postseason and if changes should be made to the playoff format. After the break, Blue Jays World Series champion and Guardians TV analyst, Pat Tabler joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' Hall of Excellence induction ceremony, the Blue Jays' sweep of Seattle, Vladdy's down year, Toronto's playoff chances, and this week's upcoming series against Cleveland. 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.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the final hour with NHL insider Frank Seravalli to discuss Cale Makar's extension, its impact on Quinn Hughes' next deal, Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, and the latest on Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne (25:56) joins to break down the Blue Jays' offense, Brett Bateman's emergence, George Springer's resurgence, and whether Toronto's bats can stay hot down the stretch. 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.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Tuesday morning with a look at the Blue Jays' Wild Card chase following wins last night by the Orioles and Rangers. The boys dive into the Jays' adjustments to the rotation, the decision not to claim recently-waiver slugger Luis Robert Jr., and this week's upcoming series against the Guardians. Ben and Daniele also examine Will Flemming's comments on Jazz Chisholm Jr. stolen base during a blowout, before opening a broader discussion on the other unwritten rules of sports. After the break, they react to Bill Guerin's comments on Quinn Hughes' future in Minnesota. Should Wild fans be concerned? The guys wrap up this hour with thoughts on Lionel Messi's international retirement and what it means for the next generation of soccer stars. 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.
Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool Use our code for 10% off your next set of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Text “JOMBOY” to 29017 to get 15% off your next in-store headwear or apparel purchase at Lids! Download the Fanatics Sports & Casino App now, the new all-in-one app for sports fans, bringing together ways to bet, trade, or play in one experience. Willie, Mickey & "The Duke" – Talkin' Baseball® - Written & Recorded by Terry Cashman, and other recordings involving baseball, are available to purchase on Lifesong Records Coach Trev and Talkin' Jake discuss the importance of the Yankees securing the season series vs Red Sox, The Blue Jays staying alive and officially ending Mariners hopes, should Dodger fans be worried about aging roster and more! The Talkin' Baseball® trademark is exclusively owned by PKM Productions LLC for sound recordings. PKM Productions LLC and Lifesong Records are not associated with Jomboy Media Disclaimer: 21+ only. Availability differs by state. Terms apply. See app for details. Sportsbook: GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, CT call (888) 789-7777, MA call (800)-327-5050, NY call (877) 8-HOPENY, MD visit mdgamblinghelp.org. Markets: Event contract trading is offered by Morton St. Trading Investments, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets, a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant and NFA member. Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good for all investors. See app for important disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brock and Salk react to the news from the weekend that Aaron Donald has rejoined the Rams and discuss what the Hawks rivals will look like this upcoming season. They talk about the Seahawks last preseason game against the Chiefs, Hawks new owners, and more in Need To Know. And Toronto Play-By-Play legend Dan Shulman joins the show to talk about the weekend series that just was, his thoughts on this Mariners team, why the Blue-Jays have had so much success with their young players, and much more.
Brock and Salk react to Friday’s Seahawks preseason game against the Chiefs and discuss the roster moves made yesterday. They talk about the Mariners sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays over the weekend, Jalen Milroe’s improvement over the course of preseason, and more in Need To Know. They discuss the lack of focus from the Mariners and try and figure out why it seems like the players don’t have their heads in the game. And Brock gives his takeaways from the Seahawks final preseason game against the Chiefs, roster cutdowns, and more in Blue-88.
Salk opens the show reacting to the weekend’s sweep of the Mariners at the hands of the Bluejays and talks about the lack of accountability and preparedness around the organization after Cal Raleigh’s comments after Saturday’s game. He gives you more details on the M’s horrific series in Toronto, Seahawks final roster moves after the last preseason game on Friday, and more in Need To Know. And Maura takes us around the weekend and gives all the details on the Mariners series against the Jays, Hawks preseason, and much more .
The American League this season hasn't had a completely impressive showing from a wins perspective. While there are many teams under .500, there is one division that has three teams with winning records, as well as two teams that are within two games of reaching the .500 mark, which means we will surely get a dogfight down the stretch. The question now is: how many of the teams in the AL East will make the postseason? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap an impressive showing this weekend from almost every team in the AL East, which saw the leading Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles all sweep their weekend series, as well as the New York Yankees taking three of four from the Boston Red Sox. With the Yankees and Red Sox seemingly locked into a wild-card spot at the very least, and the Blue Jays and Orioles less than two games out of the final spot, it's a real possibility the postseason will feature four of these teams. Later on the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend at Comerica Park against the Detroit Tigers, where Tarik Skubal made his emotional return to the team that traded him just a few weeks ago, as well as how it seems manager Dave Roberts is prioritizing Shohei Ohtani's bat over his pitching for the rest of the season. They then talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong's impressive day, which might have just solidified his first-ever National League MVP trophy, as well as recap all the other action in baseball from this weekend. 1:25 - The Opener: AL Beast 18:59 - Yankees beat the Red Sox 29:35 - Big takeaways from the AL East 32:30 - Field Report: Skubal's return 46:31 - Around The League: PCA for MVP 55:19 - Turbo Mode: Weekend Recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with Johns Hopkins coach Peter Milliman.The discussion begins as Milliman's traces the evolution of his principles of play and how they intersect with the way the game is played. From there, he outlines how his staff works together to develop a recruiting board, how he relies on his relationships high school and club coaches to get feedback on prospects (sharing a favorite nugget on the topic) and ends with a discussion of how the unique elements of the Blue Jays' athletic department — chiefly being a predominantly Division III institution in the Big Ten — informs how he regards on the ongoing changes in college athletics.
Join Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The duo discuss the Blue Jays honouring Buck Martinez in the Hall of Excellence, the team's successful sweep of the Seattle Mariners, and a crucial series coming up in Cleveland. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss Cale Makar's newest contract with Colorado, the ripple effects his deal has around the league, and the Maple Leafs busy offseason. The hour wraps up with Yes Guy, No Guy.
Tim Kurkjian begins the show with a heartfelt message for the legendary Karl Ravech. Tim’s longtime teammate at ESPN recently called his final game for the network, fittingly, at the Little League World Series. We know Karl will be picking up a new gig soon, and of course, we have a feeling he’ll be joining us as a guest again very soon! Pete Crow-Armstrong just did something no Cub has ever done at his age, while Chris Sale continues to show us that age is truly just a number! The Angels continue to struggle when holding a lead, and honestly, it’s getting a little sad. Plus, Buck Martinez gets honored by the Blue Jays, and Tim follows it up with one of the funniest stories you’ll hear. Plus Greg Maddux baffled us ALL! George Lombard is struggling a bit at shortstop for the Yankees — no pressure, right? And Drake Baldwin hitting bombs to start a game has officially become a Quirkjian. On This Date in Baseball History, we talk about Bob Gibson, including a hilarious Johnny Bench story about him, as well as Rico Carty. Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon also get some mentions along the way. We dive into the Wheel of Kurkjian and need your suggestions! Head over to our website and send them our way. We also talk Wrigley Field, bullpen catchers, and one legendary manager. Of course, Team Tim wraps things up today. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. We do this show for YOU! Bring someone into the family by sharing the show with a friend. Thanks so much for watching or listening, and most importantly, thank you for being part of our family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Royals have continued to win, which is surprising for all of us, but the rotation has some questions to answer before 2027. We discuss those questions, review a winning week, and preview this week's home series agains the Marlins and Blue Jays. For more episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com We express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA Realty: https://erickauxier.com/ Window Wolf: https://windowwolf.com Listen to the latest episode of Royals Weekly on any podcast platform, including: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royals-weekly/id1557151861 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELyTCKp20UXva2URM02YG?si=9667a82115bb40b1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@royalsweekly Stay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyalsWeekly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalsweekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsweekly/ #kansascityroyals #kcroyals #royals #mlb #baseball #bobbywittjr #jaccaglianone Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fan reaction from Ed Sheeran's Toronto takeover, Maurie chats with Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease at the AGO, and we hear from Will Forte about the long-awaited Coyote vs. Acme. Plus, the gang debates self-hype, tries a wildly questionable Doritos-banana-cheese combo, and hears from a listener whose mom thinks Roz and Maurie are secretly a couple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Following a weekend sweep of the Seattle Mariners during which the Toronto Blue Jays inducted Buck Martinez into their newly opened Hall of Excellence, the gap in the Wild Card race shrunk to 1.5 games. The Blue Jays now head out on a nine-game road trip with the first stop being in Cleveland for a key series against a Guardians team who are the team the Jays are chasing. Justin and Patrick discuss the performance of the Blue Jays pitching staff, hot and cold offensive players, and what lies ahead for the team on the road.
The Athletic's Jayson Stark (1:11) joins Blair and Barker to chat about why the Los Angeles Dodgers could be vulnerable this season, his research into why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has yet to hit a home run at home this season, Max Scherzer turning back the clock in his recent outing against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees and Red Sox rivalry renewed, and the state of the AL Wild Card race. Then, Jeff and Kevin head to the Back Leg Line to get listener's reactions to the Blue Jays sweeping the Mariners over the weekend. 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.
On the off-day edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners, including Max Scherzer turning back the clock in the series finale. MLB Network analyst and former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac joins the show (7:10) to discuss the wild AL Wild Card race, Scherzer's dominant outing, how the Jays can get the best out of José Soriano, the difficulty of staying focused in the final stretch of a season, and why the White Sox will hold on to the top spot in the AL Central. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss which players will be called up as rosters expand starting September 1, the Jays passing on recently waived power bats Eugenio Suárez and Luis Robert Jr., and what to expect from the Jays' critical upcoming road trip in Cleveland, Kansas City, and Sacramento. 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.
Following a convincing sweep of the Mariners, Arden sizes up where things stand for the Blue Jays entering a potentially season-defining series in Cleveland. Along the way he touches on whether the Blue Jays should consider putting in a claim on Luis Robert Jr. (15:40), Buck Martinez's Hall of Excellence induction (26:35), some promising signs from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (35:10), and what sets Max Scherzer apart (45:09). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca 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. 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 David Singh to break down the Blue Jays weekend series sweep of the Mariners, and Max Scherzer's best start of the season, before getting into the Jays positive play since the trade deadline as the team pushes for the playoffs. Then, Brandon Wile (34:03) joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' induction into the Blue Jays new Hall of Excellence, and the Red Sox play against the Red Sox this weekend as they got Roman Anthony back ahead of the playoff stretch. Later, Emmanuel Berbari (52:45) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees' series win over the Red Sox this weekend, before giving some injury updates on Yankees' rookie George Lombard Jr. and star outfielder Aaron Judge. Finally, Doug Fox (1:13:44) of Future Blue Jays to dive into the Jays prospects as the minor league season comes to an end, the development of Jojo Parker and Will Brick. 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.
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli chats with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (1:46) on the state of pitching in 2026 and his current teammates. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with new Jays starting pitcher José Soriano (13:51) on his evolution as a pitcher and being traded to Toronto at the deadline. Plus, Ben and Sho attend the Hall of Excellence unveiling on Saturday - they join Sportsnet.ca's David Singh and The Athletic's Mitch Bannon in chatting with Carlos Delgado (20:07), and afterwards also chat with the legendary Cito Gaston (26:44). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Its the best moment from our Monday show including some of our final preseason MMQB!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Millen is back from more MMQB and we take a look at the Seahawks 53-man roster, starting with a look at the QB room and Jalen MIlroe. We move to the running back room and the 3 names in there- Hugh isn't bothered by the numbers, but what does bother him about this group? Were there any surprises in the wide receiver group? What stands out about the offensive line? Rylie Mills seemed to earn the award for the talk of camp- what does Hugh expect from him? :30- The Mariners were swept in Toronto and it was deflating, disappointing and all the other things. No, they aren't out of it, but it certainly didn't make us have a lot of hopel :45- We wrap up the Monday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was this the worst weekend of baseball we've seen from the Mariners all season? In a weekend where we expected the Mariners to put up a fight against a rival, they were swept by the Blue Jays and it was just plain ugly. This team now sits 5 games back in the division again and 9 games under 500… :30- Mariners Morning After Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh managed to put up a fight yesterday, but the rest of the offense was nonexistent and made Max Scherzer look like he was contending for the Cy Young this year. :45- The NFL preseason is finally over and yesterday was cut day. Were there any surprises as far as the Seahawks 53-man roster went? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open Hour 2 by recapping the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners, discussing Max Scherzer's vintage performance, the club's rotation plans ahead of a crucial series against Cleveland, and whether Sean Keys or Jesús Sánchez can provide a boost down the stretch. They also weigh Aaron Donald's return and whether sports are better with a villain. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:55) joins the show to break down the Jays' resurgence, Scherzer's outlook, Brett Bateman's long-term fit, the rotation strategy, Sean Keys' potential impact, and the Buck Martinez celebration. 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.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners. They discuss the team's response after the Royals series, Max Scherzer's dominant outing, Brett Bateman's impact and growing fan-favourite status, and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. They also look at George Springer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's importance to the lineup, and whether this offense can carry the Jays to the playoffs. After the break, they examine Cale Makar's extension and whether the NHL's era of stars taking discounts is over, along with the implications for Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews, and future marquee free agents. 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.