Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Atkins

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

Join Bryan Hayes, Keegan Matheson and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays' elite run production, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' future in Toronto and Bo Bichette's rising stock seeking a new contract. The guys go around the sports world in the latest edition of Role Play Level of Concern and the Blue Jays' showdown against the Cubs.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour two OverDrive! The guys got more into Micah Parsons requesting a trade from the Cowboys. They were then joined by Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins to discuss the team's moves at the deadline. Longtime Cowboys writer Ed Werder then joined the show to discuss the bombshell out of Dallas today involving Parsons.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for the final hour of OverDrive for the week! The guys were joined by former MLB pitcher Trevor May to discuss the MLB trade deadline. Plus the guys revisit their conversation with Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins.

With the deadline down, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Royals, where some of the new Jays will make their Toronto debuts. They discuss which teams had the best deadlines, what to expect from Daulton Varsho in his return from injury and how the lineup changes when Andrés Giménez returns. Later, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins joins the show following the deadline (25:38). He gets into the decision to target Shane Bieber despite his injury, the competitive relief-pitcher market, what Louis Varland brings to the bullpen, Ty France's fit, his trade negotiation process 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.

On this episode, Josh recaps a hectic MLB trade deadline, after the Blue Jays added four players. We discuss what Seranthony Domínguez, Shane Bieber, Louis Varland, and Ty France bring to the table. Also, Josh sizes up what the Blue Jays' AL rivals did, and if general manager Ross Atkins should've been more aggressive in trying to land some bigger names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the MLB trade deadline looms, Brenden Escott sits down with Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays to break down the Toronto Blue Jays' high-stakes decision: buy, sell, or stand pat. With the team sitting atop the American League East Division, the value of arms like Seranthony Dominguez and Louis Varland as well as Shane Bieber, and whether Ross Atkins can thread the needle and field a competing side for a whole season. It's a comprehensive look at what's next for the Jays — and what it all means for the franchise's long-term direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Brent open Friday's show reacting to the Toronto Blue Jays adding Shane Bieber, Louis Varland and Ty France before yesterday's MLB Trade Deadline came to pass. They weigh the potential upside and risks that comes with acquiring Bieber, the 2020 Cy Young winner, from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen. Then, they move onto Ross Atkins' deal with the Minnesota Twins which saw reliever Louis Varland and first basemen Ty France head to Toronto, while sending back Alan Roden and Kendrys Rojas. The duo discusses what Varland brings to the bullpen, the importance of having him under control through 2030, and whether France's track record makes him an enticing depth bat addition. Afterwards, B&B turn their attention to other moves made across MLB. They begin in the AL East, where the New York Yankees beefed up their bullpen with David Bednar and Camilo Doval, meanwhile the Boston Red Sox came up short in their pursuit of Twins ace Joe Ryan, one of few names that weren't sold off by Minnesota. They conclude the hour touching on the San Diego Padres and General Manager A.J. Preller, who loaded up his roster with five deals involving 22 players.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 and Brent debate whether there's any holes left in the Toronto Blue Jays roster following their deadline additions of Shane Bieber, Louis Varland, Seranthony Domínguez, and Ty France. They acknowledge that a right-handed threat at the plate and another bullpen arm would have took Ross Atkins' deadline from good to great. The duo then break down the expectations for Shane Bieber in Toronto, and question whether exiting Blue Jays, Alan Roden and Will Wagner, will be missed. Later, the hosts are joined by Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (24:43), of Mad Dog Sports Radio on Sirius XM. Chris provides his perspective on the Jays' additions relative to those made by the New York Yankees, compares the quality of contenders in the American League and National League, and highlights the New York Mets as a team set up for long term 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 affiliates.

Coming out of one of the busiest MLB trade deadline days in recent memory, the Blue Jays feel they may have completed their shopping list, adding a former Cy Young Award winner, a right handed bat and a hard throwing reliever to go with Seranthony Dominguez obtained from the O's two days earlier. Was that enough for Ross Atkins and the Jays to rank among the Top 6 winners heading down the stretch and what's the best way to coax a rehabbing Shane Bieber remaining healthy into October? Rich Griffin rolls solo for this episode with Mal set to return next week.  Please like, subscribe and leave a review whereever you listen to the Exit Philosophy Podcast.  INDEX: 0:00 Intro 1:00 How O's disaster forced Jays hand  2:22 Zane Smith vs. Seranthony Dominguez  4:28 Bieber and a 6-man rotation 8:30 Trade with the Twins 11:35 Shape of the pen 12:25 Top 6 Deadline winners 26:1 Wrap-up of busy day ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' deals on the roster, the team's addition of Shane Bieber, his long-term approach in the starting rotation, the role on the team, the overview of the bullpen, Ross Atkins' assessment at the trade deadline and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue the game-day edition following the Blue Jays' 16-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first leg of their doubleheader. Former MLB general manager and executive Thad Levine stops by (1:39) to share a front office's perspective on the lead-up to the trade deadline, Ross Atkins' reputation in trade talks, and the Twins' direction. Then, Jeff and Kevin react live to the Jays acquiring reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles for prospect Juaron Watts-Brown. Later, The Athletic's Jayson Stark (26:11) shares what Dominguez brings to Toronto, discusses his time at Sunday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and projects what could come from MLB's investigation into Emmanuel Clase.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.

This is a preview of our second ever Patreon-exclusive bonus show, in which we discuss our levels of confidence in Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro's ability to pull off a needle-moving trade deadline. Then Nick brings you a long-awaited review of the Rogers Centre's most disturbing stunt food of the season: cotton candy fries.FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays standing atop of the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to bolster his bat, the support for Jeff Hoffman in the bullpen, Max Scherzer's ceiling for the season, Daulton Varsho returning to the lineup, Ross Atkins' positive year and more.

Guests: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee of Kim's Convenience and The Mandalorian, Second City Veteran/TV Writer Pat Smith       This week in Deep Left FIeld, we get you set for the unofficial second half of the baseball season which, for the first time in over three decades, will begin with the Blue Jays in first place. We present a round table (maybe triangle) with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Pat Smith to discuss the feelings around this first-half surge, what to hope for - and what to actually expect - at the trade deadline, how much credit to give to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, the very unVladdylike first half of the season of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and much more!

The Blue Jays winning streak came to an end at 10 games. After the phenomenal run, Justin and Patrick discuss where the team is at. Ryan Burr left the game with a shoulder injury and looks likely to join fellow bullpen arms Nick Sandlin and Yimi Garcia on the IL. The guys discuss what Ross Atkins and company should be doing over the All Star break, if not sooner!Justin wonders about Luis Severino in a Jays uniform, and Patrick previews the post break schedule.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker put a bow on the Blue Jays weekend series against the Red Sox in Boston, Chris Bassitt's road struggles resurfacing, if Jeff Hoffman can continue to build off the positive outings at Fenway ahead of their next series against the Yankees, and they hear from Jays general manager Ross Atkins ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline and Draft. Then, Yankees radio play-by-play voice Dave Sims (31:30) stops by to chat about how Carlos Rodón has become a dependable arm, Aaron Judge's underrated game in the outfield, New York's focus at the trade deadline, Paul Goldschmidt's ability to revert to old-school hitting, and why the baseball club have a strong mental fortitude during a slump.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.

Ross Atkins will have a press conference around 3:00 PM today, where he intends to to reveal the upcoming plans for the Blue Jays over the next month. Also, the Blue Jays start a critical series against the Yankees tonight! Let's talk about it all on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayBecome a Patron Today!$3 to join the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/BlueJaysToday Our Website:https://bluejaystoday.wixsite.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Anchor: https://anchor.fm/blue-jays-today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzE2ZTczMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Discord: https://discord.gg/npWAXtDASUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnBudweiser: Baseball is better with your Buds. #ThatsWhatBudsDo @BudweiserCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#BlueJays #BlueJaysToday #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJaysNews #BlueJaysTrade #bluejays #MLBNews #MLBRumors #TorontoBlueJays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan sits down with MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson to discuss his new book The Franchise: A Curated History of the Blue Jays. Keegan shares the journey he went on to write the book, his experience covering the Shohei Ohtani situation in 2023, covering this current Jays squad, and interacting with Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins.Following that, Ryan and Clarkey chat with golf pro Ian Doig about the RBC Canadian Open and make some golf picks, as well as some Stanley Cup Final predictions as the Oilers and Panthers lock in for a rematch.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

The Blue Jays might need to reconsider who they're giving the big bucks to. Queitly, Daulton Varsho is emerging as one of the most valuable players on the Toronto Blue Jays. At this rate, he's becoming one of the team's leader in WAR and home runs in just a few weeks since returning from the IL. So is Ross Atkins going to follow up on his word and offer Varsho and extension? As well let's talk about the past weekend against the tigers and this big series against the Padres all right here on Blue Jays Today!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayBecome a Patron Today!$3 to join the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/BlueJaysToday Our Website:https://bluejaystoday.wixsite.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Anchor: https://anchor.fm/blue-jays-today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzE2ZTczMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Discord: https://discord.gg/npWAXtDASUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnAmsterdam Brewhouse - https://amsterdambeer.com/pages/amsterdam-brewhouseReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#BlueJays #BlueJaysToday #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJaysNews #BlueJaysTrade #bluejays #MLBNews #MLBRumors #TorontoBlueJays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Harnarayan Singh ahead of his call of Game 6 between the Blues and Jets tonight (1:00). They break down who will step up for Winnipeg with Mark Scheifele out of the lineup, the home team's dominance in the series, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their first-round MVPs and who they expect to continue to impress throughout the postseason. Next, Ben Nicholson-Smith (27:17) joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' series against the Guardians after Ross Atkins' press conference today, and he shares his thoughts on the Jays' search for a 5th starter, how the lineup looks with Daulton Varsho back in the mix, and much more. To close, Ailish and Justin go through their NHL playoff round 1 superlatives.  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 Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Got Yer Back Podcast Host and Former NHLer Jason Strudwick joins to discuss Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's ability to elevate the Oilers, the team injury bug and the Jets' Presidents' Trophy victory. Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible contract extension, the franchise impact and Bo Bichette's contract stance.

Jeff Blair is joined by Jim Bowden - former GM and MLB analyst with CBS Sports and the Athletic - to continue the conversation around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. making his extension official (0:46). They discuss the industry's reaction to Vladdy's deal, costly timing for the Jays and ownership's role in negotiations. Then, he tees up the Jays' series against the struggling Atlanta Braves. Later, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins joins the show (26:09) to share a timeline of the negotiation process with Vladdy, the clubhouse's reaction to the deal, the next steps towards a potential Bo Bichette extension 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.

JD is joined by James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' crucial win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (6:50). They discuss Matthew Knies' exponential growth, Anthony Stolarz' edge over Joseph Woll as the postseason starter, Max Domi's imperfect bottom-six fit, and why the Leafs are set up better than ever for a long playoff run. Then, JD reacts to Ross Atkins speaking with the media yesterday, and a sudden feeling of optimism around Bo Bichette's future with the Toronto Blue Jays (47:18). Afterwards, JD catches up with Devante Smith-Pelly, Stanley Cup champion with the Washington Capitals (52:30). Devante reflects on being in attendance to see Alex Ovechkin break the all-time record NHL goal record, the Great 8's ability to bond an entire dressing room, and how the Capitals overcame their playoff ghosts to win it all in 2018. Later, the conversation shifts back to the MLB with Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts (1:20:08). Jared comments on Boston Red Sox fans' hopes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaching free agency and his impressions on the Blue Jays following three straight wins at Fenway Park.  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 Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! The guys discuss LeBron James' comments regarding the difference in the NBA. They also revisit their conversation with Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins and San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky joins to discuss the team's impressive ceiling, Macklin Celebrini's skill set and the progression of the group. Hayes and O-Dog make their selections for the Houston Open and the FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' victory against the Flyers, John Tavares' solid performance and William Nylander's goal scoring skill set. Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins joins to discuss the Blue Jays' season outlook, the additions to the roster and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract perspective. They also discuss the close run towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the second hour with Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (1:15) to share his impressions of the team ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. They discuss Alan Roden's early opportunity, Alejandro Kirk's importance, expectations for Max Scherzer, and the hierarchy in the bullpen. Later, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins (35:26) joins the show to discuss the latest in the organization's negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his evaluation of the team's offseason, takeaways from Spring Training 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.

In this 1658th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Stu Stone about Kraft Dinner, Dark Side of the Ring, Don't F**k with Ghosts, Michael Jackson, Wayne Gretzky, Donald Trump, Ross Atkins and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

In this 1650th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mike Wilner about his relationships with Cito Gaston and Jerry Howarth, his feelings about visiting Florida to cover the Blue Jays for The Toronto Star, and how Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins manage to survive blunder after blunder. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Guests: Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm This week, Gregor and I crack open the mailbag and tackle your Blue Jays questions submitted by email, on Bluesky and here at thestar.com. We touch on the leak of Vladdy's contract demands,  the broken promises of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, a Jays' fan's existential crises and much more! One submission was pretty much a plea for Vladdy to get off the writer's lawn! Your questions answered on this episode of Deep Left Field! 

GriffsThePitch.com and Former Toronto Star Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failing to reach an extension, his value in the league, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins'' comments on the outlook of the deal, the management perspective of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, the impact for Bo Bichette's deal and more.

The FAN Morning Show enters its final hour on this Tuesday with some breaking news. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning take you live to Dunedin to hear from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as he announces that he was unable to come to terms with the Blue Jays organization on an extension to keep him with the team beyond this season. Listen to what he says and get instant reaction from the two hosts, as well as Sportsnet's own MLB insider and Jays reporter, Ben Nicholson-Smith. The trio discuss why they think an agreement wasn't reached to keep the Jays' homegrown superstar in Toronto long-term, along with where it leaves the team this season and beyond. To end the show, B&B head back down to Dunedin to get the other side of the story and hear comments from Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins as to why a deal couldn't be done, if this ends talks completely, and what's next for the organization (40:45). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the start of the Blue Jays' start of Spring Training for the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract outlook, Ross Atkins' perspective on the roster, Max Scherzer impressions on the mound and more.

With pitchers and catchers beginning to report at Spring Training, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Ross Atkins' comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. negotiations as the slugger's self-imposed extension deadline nears. ESPN insider Jeff Passan (9:27) discusses how Blue Jays management approaches Vladdy's deadline and what he'd be worth after an offseason of mega-deals around MLB. Then, Jeff weighs in on the Red Sox outlook this season after signing Alex Bregman, teams with the most surprising offseasons and the biggest Spring Training storylines. Finally, Jeff and Kevin discuss uncertainties for the Blue Jays at Spring Training and take calls on the Back Leg Line!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: Aaron Abrams, star of CTV's “Children Ruin Everything,” plus clips from Max Scherzer and Ross Atkins' news conference and we bring you clips and analysis of that news conference. Scherzer talks about his health, the hows and whys of his coming to Toronto, his motivations in finally coming to the AL East and his feelings about baseball's data revolution. Ross Atkins avoids a question about a possible contract extension for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Also, TV star and huge Jays fan Aaron Abrams joins us for a Jays vibe check as they get set to head to spring training.

The Blue Jays introduced Anthony Santander, their first major offensive acquisition in four years, and we bring you clips of his media availability and interpret Ross Atkins' attempts to sidestep criticism for the Roki Sasaki debacle and the Jays' failure (so far) to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a contract extension. We examine the Cooperstown Class of 2025, as well as those who fell just short in the voting, and talk to Ayami Sato, the greatest female baseball player of the modern era, who will become the first woman to play pro ball for a Canadian team when she suits up for the Intercounty Maple Leafs this summer.

Aram and Jack start the week with some Jeff Hoffman dialogue after he signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jays. Then, they toss on their Ross Atkins and Mike Rizzo hats to wrap up the Playing GM series.Intro: 0:00Jeff Hoffman: 8:53Blue Jays: 26:22Nationals: 59:21Last Word: 1:18:01Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Check out our LinkTree!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sho Alli hosts a special offseason edition of Jays Talk to chat about the Toronto Blue Jays acquiring second baseman Andrés Giménez and reliever Nick Sandlin for Spencer Horwitz (ultimately ending up with the Pittsburgh Pirates) and minor-league outfielder Nick Mitchell before bringing on Jays' contributor Nick Ashbourne (4:36) to share his thoughts on the trade, how this affects Bo Bichette's future at shortstop, how Horwitz fits as the Pirates' potential first basemen of the future, and the next steps for Vladdy's contract. Then, Chris Rose (26:22) shares the scouting report on Giménez, what was behind the down trend in his offence since his All-Star nod back in 2022, how Bally Sports cutting ties to broadcast Guardians games affects the team's offseason, and a look at Toronto's uncertain future ahead. Plus, we hear from Ross Atkins, John Schneider, and Scott Boras, and he takes your texts at 590-590! 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 Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins to discuss the biggest storylines from the NHL Board of Governors meetings and Michael Andlauer's soft tampering views from the Rangers. The guys discuss Ross Atkins' comments on the Blue Jays' pursuit for Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract outlook and the next steps for the team and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Co-Host of the Exit Philosophy Podcast, Richard Griffin joins Game Play to chat about if the Jays are close to a rebuild, why missing out on Soto might be a blessing in disguise for the Blue Jays, Guerrero Jr.'s lack of involvement in Soto's recruitment, Ross Atkins' questionable press conference answers and more.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi discussing Juan Soto signing with the Mets and where it leaves the Blue Jays. Jim Monos, former NFL executive and member of GoLongTD.com, offers his thoughts on Sunday's Week 14 action. The three discuss the Chiefs' already proven pedigree, the importance of coaching to a contender like the Bills and Eagles, along with the regression of the older quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins. To close today's show, the morning pair get back into the MLB offseason with Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, Sportsnet's Jeff Blair (25:22). The co-host of Blair & Barker shares his take on the Mets' monster contract that finally landed Soto, the process behind the deal, and the other teams that were reportedly in the mix. The trio dive into what the Blue Jays' next plan of attack should be this offseason, what we know from the history of their current front office, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' legacies up to this point, and if the team's short term contracts could have any impact on what they do. 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 & Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Raptors and give their takeaways from another win last night. B&D delve into figuring out the current young core they have and who they can trust or build around moving. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair dissected the comments Ross Atkins made yesterday when speaking to the Toronto chapter of the BBWAA. He addressed questions about Juan Soto, Jordan Romano, offseason expectations and more (28:55).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Bob and Steve break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, highlighting the performance of Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. They then transition to baseball talk and analyzing what Ross Atkins said to the media yesterday. At the end Bob and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 3 game suspension and how athletes workload has changed.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs and Bruins' heavyweight matchup, Auston Matthews' injury concerns and the Predators' persistent issues on the team. Former NFLer and SiriusXM NFL Radio Host Robert Turbin joins to discuss the headlines around the NFL and the guys dive into Ross Atkins' approach on Bo Bichette.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' press conference for the Blue Jays, Shapiro's views to the team's season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stance as a generational player and his contract extension, the priorities for the offseason and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! Hayes, O-Dog and Noodles dive into their views of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' press conference on the Blue Jays season and the aggressive clash between the Canadiens and Senators. TSN MLB Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Shapiro and Atkins' press conference, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s generational status and priorities for the offseason for the team.

Quite the day for Blue Jays fans as Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins had end-of-the-season press conferences - while what was said, or not said, was frustrating - Bob and Steve attempt to find some good out of today's exit interviews and look into the future for this struggling baseball team.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the Tigers' win over the Astros in the Wild Card series before moving on to Mark Shapiro's comments at the Jays' end-of-season avails. Former MLB exec. David Samson (10:45) helps them break it down and gets into Ross Atkins' comments on Vladdy from earlier today and the latest on a potential extension with the Jays. Then, they discuss the Tigers' playoff potential, what's next for the Astros after their Wild Card exit, and much more! Later, Frank Seravalli (27:35) joins the show to play a game of ‘Frank or Fiction' - what Shesterkin's contract could look like, Nic Robertson's future, expectations for the Red Wings, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' season overview, the storylines entering the offseason for the team, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' managerial views, how the team can bounce back next season and more.

MLB Writer at GriffsThePitch.com, Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' perception of the outside noise, Ross Atkins' short leash with the team, Chris Bassitt's comments on the roster's season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s view as the cornerstone of the franchise and more.