Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Atkins

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.

The biggest news of the Blue Jays week, of course, was the monstrous 14-year extension offered up to Vlad Guerrero Jr. In addition to outlining the dollar details, Mal and Griff explain the possible ripple effect of the third-largest total value contract in MLB history and what having Vlad, the face of the franchise, on board through 2039 could mean for Bo Bichette, to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, for attendance at Rogers Centre and the trickle-down benefitting future free agents like Kyle Tucker. Should the Jays trade Bo if they think they can't afford both young stars. What about the Jays rotation and the improved length they are giving, compared to a year ago. Is Easton Lucas this year's Bowden Francis and who are the Top 5 homegrown Blue Jays starting pitchers, signed and developed since 2000. Plus, another week in which EP offers apologies to backup catcher Tyler Heineman, who has started the season like an all-star.     INDEX 0:00 Intro   0:31 Jackie Robinson Day and Clemente disrespect  4:00 Vlad tribute to victims of the DR disaster  9:22 Vlad's Contract and its ripple effect  12:34 What about Bo Bichette  17:10 Vlad deal impact on Mark and Ross   20:34 Does Vlad make Jays destination of choice     22:41 The Stadium renos and no roster rebuild  26:59 Vlad's contract details   34:30 Rotation impact without Scherzer  38:33 Internal surprises Roden and Lucas   41:37 Top 5 List Jays homegrown starters   1:00:41 Varsho update Heineman apology   ---- 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/

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 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.

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.

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! 

It seems everything the Blue Jays have tried to accomplish in free agency the last two years has served to drive up the price of signing their own superstar, Vlad Guerrero Jr. leading to a Catch-22 of finding an extension with which both sides can live. On Exit Philosophy, Mal and Griff discuss the effect of the Jays serious bids the last two years for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto and, now, where they think Vlad fits in under his unique circumstance. They explain the ripple effect of not signing Vlad with regard to their fans, inside the clubhouse. What might be the best of three strategies moving forward. Also, Mal and Griff talk Robo-Ump, George Springer and his willingness to accept change, Mal's summer league Niagara Ironbacks and more. INDEX: 0:00-Intro   1:36 Four Nations Faceoff vs. NBA All-Stars  6:27-The Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract deadline  8:22-The Catch-22 of Jays bidding for Ohtani and Soto  10:59-Deferrals and the road to Vlad win-win  13:18-The ripple effect of Jays failure to sign Vlad   16:47-Why does FO not trust the long-term for Vlad  23:16-Springer's willingness to accept changes   26:25-Defensive alignment and Jays new lineup    33:21 The bullpen and a second southpaw  37:28-Robo-ump is on the way  45:17-The 46 MLB starters earning $15M +. Jays have 4.    56:18 Discussing the wide-open NL Central   ---- 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/

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.

Blue Jays fans... You're not going to like this... The Toronto Blue Jays could not sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an extension and he will hit free agency. Vladdy spoke out to the media on what happened last night, and what this means for the upcoming season. As well, Ross Atkins spoke out to the media as well explaining what happened... For more coverage of this Vladdy and Atkins drama, hit that subscribe button to Blue Jays TodayJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet 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 Follow Us On Social Media: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 Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Ross Atkins is back from vacation and has made a splash to start 2025. Welcome back Jeff Hoffman

Ross Atkins enjoyed his holidays on a boat drinking at 8 am. Kinda awesome. There was no Blue Jays news this week.

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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the Thursday Night Football Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. In the back end of the hour, the morning duo shifted their focus to the Blue Jays. They discuss if they learned anything from hearing Ross Atkins speak at the GM Meetings this week that alters how they view the Jays' offseason pursuits. B&B are surprised that a starter is on their “wish list”, who the real options are there, what money they are working with and if it matters if they don't sign a few big bats (28:58).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The "uber-agent," Scott Boras, was in his element this week in San Antonio, Texas. That's where the MLB world met for the league's annual GM Meetings. And, though not before rounding up all the latest Jays-related chatter—Ross Atkins' "easy no" on Bo, experimenting with Vlad at third base, dabbling in the high-end pitching market, questions about the finances—in this episode we grade the puns Boras spouted as he touted his huge stable of high-end clientele.FOLLOW BLUE JAYS NATION!Website: https://bluejaysnation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaysnation/?hl=enX: https://x.com/thejaysnationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluejaysnationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theBlueJaysNation/SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Betway - https://betway.com/en-ca/ #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins have met the media to wrap-up another disappointing Blue Jays season, and this week Nick and Stoeten discuss the highlights and lowlights of what they said, and whether fans are ready to swallow another helping of what it feels to many has been sold to them for the last nine straight years.FOLLOW BLUE JAYS NATION!Website: https://bluejaysnation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaysnation/?hl=enX: https://x.com/thejaysnationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluejaysnationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theBlueJaysNation/SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Betway - https://betway.com/en-ca/ #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

“Ross needs to get better.” Stop us if you've heard this one before, but Blue Jays' president/CEO Mark Shapiro reiterated – word for word – the same thing he said last year while saying that Ross Atkins will remain in his position as general manager. We go through Shapiro's end-of-season media conference as well as Atkins' appearance that followed shortly after, sharing their comments and our interpretation of them. It wasn't as much of a debacle as last year, but it certainly wasn't good.

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.

JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show get into the squandered opportunity by the Blue Jays front office; the moves and mindset in the Vladdy-Bo era that landed them in last place in the AL East (00:00). JD and Ben also discuss what they want to hear at the Jays end-of-year press conference and the luster of October baseball. MLB Insider Jim Bowden joins the show to evaluate what the goal of an executive is at a season-ending presser, why it's hard for Mark Shapiro to move on without Ross Atkins, Shapiro and Atkins under pressure, what the Blue Jays priorities should be, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s market and what to do with Bo Bichette (50:00). 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. 

Blair and Barker are joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (10:55) to get his takeaways from Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro's end-of-season press conferences, if he thinks the front office will pay Vladdy Jr.'s asking price for a contract extension, what roster changes he expects Atkins to go for, the reasons behind the coaching changes, and what are the positives of heading into the offseason and 2025. Afterwards, the guys check into the Back Leg Line to hear what fans think of Atkins and Shapiro's pressers.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning enters its final hour talking about the Maple Leafs' player with unknown futures including Mitch Marner and Nick Robertson. Stanley Cup champion and host of Real Kyper and Bourne on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos, shares his thoughts on the road ahead for those two players specifically, before discussing why there is no rush to sign Matthew Knies and Toronto's problem at centre beyond Auston Matthews. Next up, the morning duo turn their attention back to baseball alongside Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun and Postmedia (23:10). The Blue Jays beat writer projects what we will hear from Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro today at their end-of-season address, before looking back on the franchise's recent shortcomings and outlining the team's long list of needs heading into the offseason. 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 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.

Blair and Barker begin the show summing up the Blue Jays' 2024 season, what they want to hear from general manager Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro in their end-of-year press conferences and which of the players acquired and called up since the trade deadline will be starting on opening day in 2025. Then, Blue Jays analyst Caleb Joseph (31:05) jumps on to discuss if there should be a limit on Alejandro Kirk's usage next year, what improvements he'd like to see from Yariel Rodriguez's pitching and Joey Loperfido's hitting, Vlad Jr.'s next contract and if Will Wagner can be the team's opening day leadoff hitter. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 15-5 loss vs. the Marlins to kick off the final series of the year at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the outing from José Berríos - what was up with his stuff/location in what was his final start of the season? They discuss what seems to be in the cards for Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. notching two more hits, as he's just one hit away from no. 200 on the season, a feat only five Blue Jays have accomplished before. 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, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD at the top of the program to chat about Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from journalism, the changing landscape of sports journalism on Twitter/X, and the new Vince Carter Raptors jersey (00:00). After, JD and Ben talk the MLB playoff picture, Bo Bichette's future, the 2025 Blue Jays, Chris Bassitt's frustrations, Mark Shapiro, and Ross Atkins (28:52).   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 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Frank Corrado and Jason Strudwick for Hour 1 on OverDrive! Hayes, Frankie and Struddy discuss Mark Shapiro's press conference, the views on Ross Atkins and the team's stance and the vision of the contention status in Toronto. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss his takeaways of the press conference, the direction of the team and the keys to improvement on the roster. The guys also discuss Brandon Aiyuk's potential trade status with the 49ers.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss his takeaways from Mark Shapiro's press conference, the perception of the team's next steps, Ross Atkins and John Schneider's future with the franchise, the importance of stability for the team, the stance in the AL East, the direction of making improvements on the roster and more.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss his takeaways from Mark Shapiro's press conference, the perception of the team's next steps, Ross Atkins and John Schneider's future with the franchise, the importance of stability for the team, the stance in the AL East, the direction of making improvements on the roster and more.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' trade deadline moves and the viewpoint on the additions, the management's philosophy to succeed, the team's opportunity to make the playoffs next season, Ross Atkins' position in Toronto, the Orioles' progression of prospects, the winners of the deadline around the league and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie joins to discuss the storylines around the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Macklin Celebrini spotlight and Mitch Marner's rumblings with the Maple Leafs. Hayes, Noodles and O-Dog are joined by Blue Jays manager Ross Atkins to discuss the state of the Blue Jays and the expectations around the roster.