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Padres, Dodgers and Angels have all sorts of pitching issues. Guys are hurt. Guys getting shelled. Is this just normal for Spring Training? MLB stories with Twins, Blue Jays, Yankees, Bruce Froemming. Aztecs fall in The Pit to New Mexico as defense and rebounding disappear. Lakers no longer elite? WNBA labor crisis. How are NBA awards and tanking related? Wild NFL trade rumors involving Eagles, Patriots, Colts, Raiders, Texans, Chiefs, Cowboys, Dolphins, Chargers, Rams, Jets. NFL Draft Combine notes and is Fernando Mendoza really worth a #1 overall pick? Plus, LA Kings, NHL Hockey Hotline, Indy Car, NASCAR, Michael Jordan, F1. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, March 2, 2026. 1)...PADRES-POSITIVE NEWS IN CAMP "PITCHING REPORT CARD" 2)...DODGERS...PITCHING CAMP ISSUES "PITCHING PROBLEMS" 3)...ANGELS...SEARCHING FOR PITCHING "LOOKING FOR ARMS" 4)...MLB NOTEBOOK "LATE BREAKING STORIES" TWINS BLUE JAYS YANKEES BRUCE FROEMMING -------------- 5)...AZTECS BASKETBALL...ON THE SKIDS "SDSU-VS-TOP TEAMS 3-9" 6)...LAKERS...TEAM IN TROUBLE "NO LONGER ELITE" 7)...NBA-WNBA...CONTROVERSY OFF THE COURT "TROUBLE SPOTS" ================ (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) ================= 8)...NFL...OFF SEASON ABOUT TO EXPLODE "TRADE RUMOR CENTRAL" EAGLES-PATRIOTS LOGO COLTS-RAIDERS TEXANS-CHIEFS DALLAS-MIAMI CHARGERS-RAMS JETS 9)...NFL DRAFT COMBINE…FERNANDO MENDOZA "QUESTION MARK-QBs" ------------ 10)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE" LA KINGS NHL INDY CAR NASCAR FORMULA 1 =============== #MLB #yankees #bluejays #twins #BRUCEFROEMMING #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #RANDYVASQUEZ #nickpivetta #SUNGMUNSONG #germanmarquez #walkerbuehler #mattwaldron #tristanmckenzie #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #rokisasaki #blakesnell #HYESEOUNGKIM #ANGELS #miketrout #artemoreno #MIKEMADDUX #alekmanoah #benjoyce #kirbyyates #graysonrodriguez #maxscherzer #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #PATRIOTS #TEXANS #COLTS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #COWBOYS #RAMS #treypipkins #tuatagovaiola #dakprescott #JERRYJONES #georgepickens #ceedeelamb #ajbrown #DAVIDMONTGOMERY #lakers #lebronjames #deandreayton #SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER #wnba #caitlinclark #angelreese #indiana #FERNANDOMENDOZA #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #MAGOONGWATH #UNLV #NEVADA-RENO #NEWMEXICO #kings #JIMHILLER #ducks #masonmctavish #LEOCARLSSON #nhl #indycar #f1 #MICHAELJORDAN #alexpalou #NASCAR #lpga Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Longtime NHL Head Coach Pete DeBoer joins to discuss the Winter Olympics experience, Canada's tournament and the gold medal game against the United States. They also discuss the Blue Jays' starting pitching, Trey Yesavage's role for the roster and Bryan gives out his FanDuel Best Bets.
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Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Visit SoFi.com/Jomboy to start your crypto journey. Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO 02:10 The A's have offered Nick Kurtz an extension but how much would it take? 06:32 Giancarlo Stanton says he can't open a bag of chips due to pain in elbows 14:27 Blue Jays bring back Max Scherzer 22:37 Who is the 2nd best team in baseball after LA? 28:12 What makes a player worthy of getting their number retired? 36:00 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., along with countless other All-Stars, have in common? They're all looking to become part of just the second United States team ever to bring home gold in the World Baseball Classic. However, it won't be easy to be the last team standing, despite all the star power the team will have at its disposal. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give a complete preview of the Team USA squad as they try to avenge their loss in the 2023 edition of the tournament, falling just short against Team Japan. What will the rotation look like after Tarik Skubal pitches his one game? Can Aaron Judge be the difference-maker for the team? Time will tell, with the tournament starting next week. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the impact the WBC will have on the 2028 Olympics, Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year deal and share some observations from Florida at Boston Red Sox camp. Then, the guys make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 2:03 - The Opener: Team USA preview 8:50 - The pitching staff 29:09 - The starting lineup 51:15 - We Need To Talk About: WBC-Olympics 56:32 - Scherzer back to Blue Jays 59:22 - Red Sox field report 1:04:31 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Puerto Rico llega al World Baseball Classic 2026 con la presión de defender su sede… pero con ausencias importantes en su roster. ¿Podrán competir al más alto nivel? En este episodio de Baseball News analizamos la previa de Puerto Rico en el WBC 2026, sus bajas más sensibles, fortalezas, figuras claves y lo que necesitan hacer para avanzar en el torneo. Además en el programa de hoy:
Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins the show live from Dunedin, Florida to get into early Blue Jays spring training stories. JD asks Arden about Brendon Little's impressive offseason adjustments, which bullpen arms on the roster bubble he believes in, Eloy Jiménez' chances to make the big league roster, the cautious approach with Trey Yesavage and how the Jays may deploy him, José Berríos and the meritocracy strategy for the overcrowded starting rotation. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (27:00) 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's program with a preview of this afternoon's Blue Jays vs. Rays spring training game. They look back on Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins and discuss Andrés Giménez' first home run of the spring, before projecting how the Jays rotation and 26-man roster might come together ahead of Opening Day. The boys also take a moment to chat about Alek Manoah's comments about Toronto's World Series run, before Jayson Stark (15:08) of The Athletic joins to discuss his recent piece on the Blue Jays outlook in 2026. He debates if the team is better equipped this season, how to manage the rotation, and Jeff Hoffman's opportunity to bounce back. Later, MLB Network host Robert Flores (30:50) chats about the Jays' ability to rebound this year, the players at camp he's keeping his eye on, the Max Scherzer signing, the upcoming World Baseball Classic and Tarik Skubal's limited 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming MLB insider Jon Morosi! He shares his experience in Italy watching Team USA win Olympic gold and reflects on the atmosphere and significance of the moment. They also discuss the Blue Jays re-signing Max Scherzer, what it means for the team's crowded rotation, and how it impacts Eric Lauer and Shane Bieber, while looking ahead to the upcoming World Baseball Classic. After the break, they're joined by Nick Kypreos (25:15) of Real Kyper & Bourne to break down the Maple Leafs' performance since the Olympic break, including scrutiny surrounding Morgan Rielly, potential trade deadline changes, and the pressure on Auston Matthews as the team considers its future direction. 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.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the response to USA visiting the White House and the scrutiny towards Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs' tough defeat to the Lightning and the Panthers' matchup, the downhill era of the Maple Leafs on the horizon and the keys to retooling the lineup and Max Scherzer re-signing with the Blue Jays. TSN Host James Duthie on Canada's gold medal defeat, 3-on-3 in overtime perspective and the Maple Leafs' performance against the Lightning and the Blue Jays' starting pitchers on the roster.
Seth and Sean talk about Nick Caserio being a master of free agency and react to what Blue Jays coaching staff had to say throwing shade at the Astros.
Chaos erupts in Mexico after the army kills a powerful cartel leader, while Trump's State of the Union sparks headlines by promising NHL star Connor Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Taylor Sheridan drops a surprise announcement about his new prison survival book, and newly surfaced details reveal Liza Minnelli hated her 2022 Oscars moment with Lady Gaga. Plus, an Apple keyboard update is causing major typing issues, the iconic Heated Rivalry cottage is opening for rent on Airbnb, and a shocking tech flaw gave one man access to 7,000 home camera feeds worldwide. In lighter news, Ikea's orangutan plush goes viral, Sidney Crosby is out four weeks with an Olympic injury, Max Scherzer rejoins the Blue Jays, and a New York grandpa battles the DMV over his revoked “PB4WEGO” plate — all topped off with Crispin Glover denying new battery allegations.
The Red Sox show from out of left field's annual series previewing the AL East returns , as North-Of-The-Border correspondent and friend of the program Spencer (@spen______) is back with a look at the pennant-winning Toronto Blue Jays (25:02) ALSO: -The Wilyer Abreu hype train is chugging along (5:41) -Sleeper MVP picks and the Duran Derangement Syndrome conversation (1:09:40) -The Red Sox's pathetic response to the Fanatics jersey fiasco (1:39:03) All of that and more on this edition of Pod On Lansdowne! Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @PodOnLansdowne. Subscribe to us on YouTube as well! Got a question or a comment you want featured on the show? Leave a voicemail by dialing 617-420-2431! Save 10% off in-stock items at FOCO.com by using the promo code "POL10" at checkout: https://foco.vegb.net/55mKZo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JD reacts to the Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer, before moving on to the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne discuss Keith Pelley's message to season-ticket holders, if they trust the Leafs front office to retool the roster, were the Leafs are most deficient, and if they've handled Easton Cowan 's development well. JD then touches on Cody Ponce's impressive spring training debut. 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 open Thursday's podcast with thoughts on Blue Jays re-signing Max Scherzer to a one-year, $3 million deal with plenty of incentives. Ben Nicholson-Smith (10:47), Sportsnet's MLB insider and host of At the Letters, joins the boys to share how this morning breaking news came together and who might be the odd-man-out of the rotation. BNS also highlights Cody Ponce's first start in a Blue Jays uniform, the bats vying for a roster spot, and how the batting order might shape up. Later, we hear from the man himself, Max Scherzer (27:25)! The starter shares what sparked his reunion with the Jays, his goals for the upcoming season, and his thoughts on the ABS system. 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 outfielder Myles Straw, shortstop Andres Gimenez, infielder Leo Jimenez, outfielder Eloy Jimenez Deep Left Field returns to Dunedin, Florida for Blue Jays spring training and this week we present a confluence of *imenezes, each of whom has been making news in the early days of camp, but first, a chat with Myles Straw about the Jays repatriation of Max Scherzer, who agreed to a one-year deal early Thursday morning. Andres Gimenez will be the Jays' starting shortstop this season. It's a move back to his original position, and one he played very well in the absence of Bo Bichette down the stretch and into the playoffs. Gimenez talks to us about shifting back to the other side of second base and what he needs to do to improve his offence. Leo Jimenez is out of options, and in a make-or-break position to break camp as the back-up infielder or be put through waivers after a lost 2025 because of illness and injury. We catch up with the youngster, who was solid for the Jays in 2024, to talk about how he's dealing with the pressure. And we play "meet the new guy" with Eloy Jimenez, a one-time top prospect who exploded onto the big-league scene with 47 home runs over his first 173 career games before running into the injury bug - hard - for five years. Here on a minor-league contract, he's off to a sensational start to the spring. All this plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!
As the work week begins to wrap up, it's gradually getting warmer with a high in the low 50's expected for tomorrow before winter dumps more snow on us Saturday morning. Yay! So, don't put your shovels away just yet. In the news this morning, Metallica officially announces their residency at the Sphere in Vegas, a recall on frozen blueberries, the US government has lifted the "shelter-in-place" order in Mexico, and Jackass is officially coming to an end. In sports, the Bucks got a win over the Cavs last night, the Badgers lost to Oregon, the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island has claimed another victim, the NFL announced yesterday that both the Jaguars & Commanders would be playing overseas next season, and former La Crosse Logger - Max Scherzer - signs a one-year deal with the Blue Jays. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the list of nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and determined who should & shouldn't get in. A singing mailman in Chicago went viral after someone on his route posted a doorbell camera video of him singing…people did some digging & found out he had a lengthy commute with no vehicle…and you can probably figure out the rest! And check out this nun who was willing to risk serious injury to herself in order to save a child from being crushed by a falling tree! It seems like everyone & their grandmother is on OnlyFans or some other adult platform…but what does the average person make per year by producing adult content? We took a look at the numbers. Elsewhere in sports, Joel Quenneville becomes just the 2nd head coach in NHL history with 1,000 wins, Sidney Crosby's injury at the Olympics will keep him out of action for another month, and NASCAR scraps the "Promoter's Caution" from this year's All-Star race. Today is "National Chili Day" and it's "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian asked Jean: "Would you take $5 million dollars in cash right now, but your lifespan would be cut by 10 years?". And Jean asked Brian: "Which would you rather give up for a month? Your phone or your vehicles?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Plus, she recapped her vacation to Puerta Vallarta that came to an end just before all the drug cartel violence! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude in California who crashed his car while doing whippets and kept doing them while being rescued, a felon in LA who got in even more trouble for feeding a Buzz Ball to a hawk, a Whataburger manager in Texas who beat a customer with a trash barrel, a dude in Pennsylvania who set multiple fires in his townhome while trying to kill spiders, a guy in NY who is facing charges for trying to kill his own sister with a crossbow after an argument about the temperature in their house, and a #FloridaMan who went nuts in a Chinese restaurant and did a bunch of damage with a shovel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show by recapping the Maple Leafs' loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their return from the Olympic break. The boys dive into the team's effort, urgency, pace, playoff outlook, and standout performers. They also take time to chat about Anthony Stolarz getting the start and whether Brayden Point could have helped Team Canada. Later, Ben and Brent look into Keith Pelley's letter to Maple Leafs season ticket holders about the trade deadline and what it signals for the team's direction, plus Connor McDavid's exchange with Mark Spector over his big-game record. After the break, they react to the Blue Jays re-signing Max Scherzer, before closing with thoughts on the Raptors' tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs. 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 Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour alongside Sportsnet's Shi Davidi! They break down the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to bring back Max Scherzer, how he fits into the current rotation, and what it means for the Opening Day roster. They also discuss the team's pitching outlook, including Eric Lauer's situation, the readiness of Shane Bieber, the potential of Cody Ponce, and whether those uncertainties factored into Scherzer's return. After the break, Michael Grange (26:15) joins to assess the Toronto Raptors' recent performance. He dives into their struggles against top NBA teams, the impact and health of Jakob Poeltl, concerns surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles' thumb injury, and how the Raptors defended Victor Wembanyama. 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 open today's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 8-7 loss to the Yankees in spring training action. They tee up Cody Ponce's start this afternoon against the Tigers, discuss how to properly evaluate talent in the Grapefruit League, and gauge their expectations for Eloy Jiménez, Jesús Sánchez and Daulton Varsho in 2026. Adam Ottavino (14:50), former MLB pitcher and host of Baseball and Coffee, chats about his return to the mound for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Adam also touches on the Yankees' mentality against the Blue Jays, Gerrit Cole's return to the mound, the American League East landscape, and the newly-implemented ABS system. Later, we hear the latest from Manager John Schneider, before Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph (29:34) joins the program. They chat about how players are utilizing the challenge system early on, Ponce's first Blue Jays start, what Drew Butera brings to the coaching staff, and the opportunity for some Rule 5 relievers. 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 Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up their morning show with NHL insider Frank Seravalli, discussing insights from the Olympics and the Canada-U.S. hockey rivalry. They explore the potential for more international matchups, the risks involved, and the physical toll on players. The conversation shifts to Brett Kulak's trade and its implications for the upcoming trade deadline. They're later joined by Adnan Virk (23:58) to discuss reactions to Canada's Olympic loss and expectations for the upcoming MLB season, particularly for the Blue Jays. Ben and Brent finish by sharing their thoughts on the Leafs' return to action. 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.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. Book your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.com Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO 02:50 Tarik Skubal will only be making one start for Team USA? 08:43 Pete Alonso will regret leaving the Mets says Darryl Strawberry 16:55 Love this mentality from PCA or should he pump the brakes? 27:25 Blue Jays are looking to bring Max Scherzer back, per reports 31:36 Bryce Harper gives his advice to Konnor Griffin 35:52 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins JD Bunkis live from Dunedin, Florida, to explain his read on Eric Lauer's role, what factors could influence the Blue Jays starting rotation, the Jays continued interest in Max Scherzer, and early impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. JD then touches on the Raptors outlook for the rest of the regular 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's show reacting to Kazuma Okamoto's first Blue Jays home run in Monday's spring training game. The boys take some time to set up this afternoon's game against the Yankees and look back on José Berríos first start of the spring, before discussing Ricky Tiedemann's setback, Eric Lauer's post-arbitration comments, and Tyler Rogers first impressions. Later, the boys question how the American League East will shake out in 2026, share an update on Trey Yesavage as he continues to ramp up, and project where Jesús Sánchez might slot into the batting order. Jeff and Kevin wrap up with thoughts what Drew Butera brings to the Jays coaching staff, Brandon Valenzuela's upside, and some positional battles around the diamond. 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 Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Sportsnet's Jason Bukala to further break down the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game. They debate whether Canada is truly in crisis, how much the rest of the world has closed the gap, and the narratives surrounding Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jordan Binnington. What does the loss means for Canada's goaltending picture and Binnington's future? After the break, Kevin Barker (24:07) of Blair & Barker stops by to chat about Blue Jays spring training, the rotation's outlook after Eric Lauer's arbitration comments, potential fits for Max Scherzer, and early impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. Can he help offset the loss of Bo Bichette? Later, the guys offer their expectations for the American League East in 2026 and investigate what this season could mean for Kevin Gausman. 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.
Scott Crawford of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is returning to the Irish Baseball Podcast to talk about the Blue Jays run to the World Series, the recent Netflix documentary about the Expos, and the excitement in Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
We round out the show breaking down the Jays blowout loss at St. John's. We then determine who is the best team in the Big East.
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL East. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2026.Time Stamps(0:00) -- Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays(9:35) -- Payton Tolle, Red Sox(17:55) -- George Lombard Jr., Yankees(26:30) -- Samuel Basallo, Orioles(35:00) -- Brody Hopkins, RaysOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
JD reacts to Canada's Olympic loss to the United States in the gold medal game and lists the biggest winners and losers from the game. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, explains what his worst feelings are after Canada's loss, the pain of Sidney Crosby missing the game due to injury, why Canada's powerplay didn't come through, and how they would've tweaked Canada's roster. JD then gives his first impressions from Blue Jays spring training (45:00). 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off a new week on the program breaking down the Blue Jays first two games of Spring Training. They begin with thoughts on what José Berríos' role might look like this season, Shane Bieber's status as we ramp up to Opening Day, and first impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. The boys then set up this afternoon's game against the Mets and discuss the scrutiny surrounding Bo Bichette's first reps at third base. Sportsnet's Madison Shipman (18:01) joins to share her early takeaways from Jays camp so far including Daulton Varsho's breakout potential and Berríos' first spring start today. Later Tim Britton (27:08) of The Athletic checks in on Bichette's work at the hot corner, how Canadian Jonah Tong might factor into the pitching staff, Francisco Lindor's injury, positional battles around the diamond, 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.
Justin and Patrick return for the first episode since Grapefruit League action began. The guys discuss the passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski and his home run in the 1960 World Series. Justin provides updates on Shane Bieber and Yimi Garcia before the guys highlight four players they are keyed in on this spring as the Blue Jays ramp up.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a video of Brandon Marsh’s hair-wetting, the Phillies’ latest therapy, the Red Sox “home whites” non-disparagement saga, a former team exec’s proposals to promote competitive balance, and the best candidates among MLB players to pit against each other in a “Who ya got?” debate, then preview the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays (55:43) with The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, and the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays (1:42:53) with MLB.com’s Adam Berry. 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: The Spaghettis, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Ian H., “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Steele tweet Link to Marsh video Link to Jake on Marsh’s hair routine Link to Baumann on Crawford Link to hyperbaric oxygen therapy article 1 Link to hyperbaric oxygen therapy article 2 Link to Mayo Clinic on hyperbaric oxygen therapy Link to research on efficacy Link to Red Sox jersey change Link to story on changing statements Link to side-by-side statements Link to @RedSox reply Link to Ball on competitive balance Link to Moneyball scene Link to BP on competitive balance Link to Ben on Machado vs. Arenado Link to Ben on Correa vs. Seager Link to Baumann on Conforto vs. Judge Link to Machado vs. Arenado, rest of 2015 Link to Machado vs. Arenado, 2016 on Link to Correa vs. Seager, 2018 on Link to Conforto vs. Judge, start of 2017 Link to Conforto vs. Judge, rest of 2017 Link to Conforto vs. Judge, 2018 on Link to team payrolls page Link to Blue Jays offseason tracker Link to Blue Jays depth chart Link to 2025 team FRV Link to team SP projections Link to Rogers Centre renovations Link to “Toronto” pronunciation Link to Return of the Jedi scene Link to bagged milk Link to Happ on bagged milk Link to Sloan’s website Link to Mitch’s author archive Link to Mitch’s podcast Link to Rays offseason tracker Link to Rays depth chart Link to Dolinar data 1 Link to Dolinar data 2 Link to three-team-trades stat Link to Statcast park factors Link to team WAR projections Link to Shane scene Link to ballpark renderings Link to trial delay Link to Adam’s author archive Link to spring training Opening Day Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
What a week we have in store! Five fabulous Top 20 matchups highlight this week's game action, including another scintillating televised battle set in the early evening on Friday and D-Fly & Dixie are here to set the table for you. This week's guest analyst is Inside Lacrosse Editor-in-Chief, Matt Kinnear. The guys discuss how the media business has radically changed and how lacrosse coverage has evolved during Matt's tenure at Inside Lacrosse. And with so many storylines in each of the big games, the guys go deep in this week's previews.This week's player guest is Johns Hopkins' top defenseman, Quintan Kilrain. While the Jays prepare for UNC, Kilrain joins the guys to talk about leaving home for high school, playing for Coach Jon Posner at Culver and Lawrenceville, being the first solo captain of the Blue Jays in 37 years, his Canadian-influenced playing style, the experience of playing for Team USA in South Korea, why he chose Hopkins and much, much more.GAME PREVIEWSFRIDAYNo. 13 Johns Hopkins (3-0) at No. 3 North Carolina (3-0) | 5 p.m. | ACCN | UNC -2.5/23.5SATURDAYNo 12 Princeton (0-1) at No. 2 Maryland (1-1) | noon | B1G+ | Maryland -2.5/21.5No. 1 Syracuse (3-0) at No. 14 Harvard (2-0) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | Syracuse -3/26.5No. 5 Cornell (1-0) at No. 17 Denver (3-0) | 2 p.m. | Midco Sports | Cornell -2.5/21.5SUNDAYNo. 4 Georgetown (1-0) at No. 7 Notre Dame (2-0) | 12:30 p.m. | ACCN | ND -1.5/24.5GIVE & GOIn this week's Robert Duvall-themed Give & Go, the fellas pay tribute to the legendary actor with a fun trivia game about his memorable film career.
With the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League season kicking off on Saturday, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open up the Back Leg Line for the first time this season to take your calls and questions! They get into how the Jays will replace Bo Bichette's offensive production, how the team can avoid another slow start to the season, and whether a 'bullpen-by-committee' can work in the playoffs. Then, Jeff and Kevin react to the news that the Blue Jays are negotiating with Max Scherzer before welcoming Greg Hamilton (30:49), Director of National Teams and Baseball Canada coach, to the show to help set the stage for the World Baseball Classic. Greg discusses the WBC's evolution since its debut in 2006, what he's looking forward to most at the tournament, and the state of Canadian baseball.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.
More discussion on the Blue Jays win over the Huskies.
Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joined OverDrive to discuss the outlook for the Blue Jays' season, looking forward from the World Series' defeat, the additions and subtractions, managing the high expectations of the team, the pitching roles, Dylan Cease, Kazuma Okamoto in the spotlight, gearing up for the season and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Canada's gold medal game overtime defeat against the USA, Sidney Crosby's injury timeline and his status against Finland, how Canada stacks up in the semifinal and the keys to the win for the team. They also dive into the season outlook for the Blue Jays, the roster without Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking for another level and the overtime heroics for the United States.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on Canada and Finland's semifinal, Sidney Crosby playing through an injury and Connor McDavid becoming the next captain. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider on the Blue Jays' season outlook, managing expectations on the team and the spotlight of the roster and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.
New Giants hitting coach, Hunter Mense, joins the Giants Hot Stove show with Kerry Crowley to discuss his approach to hitting and his success with the Blue Jays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our 128th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing the AL Central with Marty Tallman of Rotoballer.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Zac Gallen returns to D-backsAstros and Blue Jays link up to trade Jesus Sanchez and Joey LoperfidoNick Castellanos released by Phillies, lands with PadresGerman Marquez joins PadresSan Diego also signs Griffin CanningPadres round out rotation with Walker BuehlerBrewers ink Luis Rengifo to dealPablo Lopez has torn right UCLUpcoming baseball card release schedule:2/18: 2025 Panini Prospect Edition2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium Club2/20: 2025 Topps GildedTBD: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionTBD: 2025 Bowman's BestTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55AL Central Preview (24:00)Chicago White SoxBuy: Seranthony Dominguez, Munetaka Murakami, Chase MeidrothSell: Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Lenyn SosaCleveland GuardiansBuy: Joey Cantillo, Kyle Manzardo, Brayan RocchioSell: Cade Smith, Tanner BibeeDetroit TigersBuy: Gleyber Torres, Dillon DinglerSell: Dillon Dingler, Kenley JansenKansas City RoyalsBuy: Salvador Perez, Kris Bubic, Carter JensenSell: Cole Ragans, Carlos EstevezMinnesota TwinsBuy: Matt Wallner, Luke Keaschall, Walker JenkinsSell: Byron Buxton
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue to count down to the Blue Jays' first taste of Grapefruit League action against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. They discuss the introduction of the ABS challenge rule and whether any Jays will be 'exempt' from using it in a game. Then, they look at the rotation and project who will occupy the fourth and fifth starter roles, share expectations for Trey Yesavage's first full MLB season, and react to the news that Kevin Gausman is considering retirement following this year. Later, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman stops by (25:45) from Dunedin to discuss the mood around camp, the battle for roster spots in the bullpen, Ricky Tiedemann's Spring outlook, and where Leo Jimenez fits in the mix of infielders.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.
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to talk about being deliberate with moving on after the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and his initial impressions of Dylan Cease. Next, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on embracing the challenge of a new season, how Kyle Tucker changes his lineup and Edwin Diaz. Later, Hembo provides an offseason retrospective. Finally, Buster shares additional thoughts on Clark's resignation during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Jorge Castillo 5:17 John Schneider 19:08 Dave Roberts 31:04 Hembo 47:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to talk about being deliberate with moving on after the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and his initial impressions of Dylan Cease. Next, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on embracing the challenge of a new season, how Kyle Tucker changes his lineup and Edwin Diaz. Later, Hembo provides an offseason retrospective. Finally, Buster shares additional thoughts on Clark's resignation during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Jorge Castillo 5:17 John Schneider 19:08 Dave Roberts 31:04 Hembo 47:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into Canada's tournament performance, the quarterfinal matchup against Czechia, Connor McDavid's standout run and Macklin Celebrini making an incredible mark towards the roster. They also discuss the viewpoints on all access cameras in locker rooms, John Schneider's outlook with the Blue Jays and TSN Olympics Reporter Mark Masters joins to discuss Canada's winning start, Auston Matthews' success in Milan and Nathan MacKinnon's injury status with Canada.
Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices