Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Atkins

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share some injury updates on George Springer, Trey Yesavage and more, why he isn't definitive on who he's bringing out in the 9th inning, Louis Varland's increase high-leverage workload, what adjustments he'd like to see from Kazuma Okamoto's at-bats, if he sees remnants of the 2025 Jays' identity on their recent road trip, Ernie Clement's contact rate, and Brandon Valenzuela's adjustment to the Majors. Then, the guys hear from GM and VP Ross Atkins on the team's start to the 2026 season and Jeff Hoffman not being designated as their closer. Afterwards, The Athletic's Jayson Stark stops by (33:38) to discuss the state of the Phillies, their president declaring manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat, if fans could dictate his future, and why the New York Yankees could be a real threat to the L.A. Dodgers.  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.

Anthony McCarron, Mets analyst for SNY, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to detail the latest news around the team after snapping their 12-game losing streak last night. Anthony looks into what's behind New York's slow start this season, Bo Bichette's comfortability with his new club, and the next steps to right the ship. Later, two-time All Star Jason Kipnis (23:26) stops by to share his impressions of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins during his time in Cleveland. Jason also discusses his experience battling through April struggles, the reality of George Springer's broken toe, the ever-persistent Guardians, and Juan Soto's radio silence on the IL. Jeff and Kevin wrap up today's show responding to your questions on the Backleg 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.

Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' culture of the roster, turning the page from the World Series, the additions fitting onto the team, Ross Atkins and John Schenider leading the mentality, the MLB CBA impact for the organization and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Maple Leafs' win against the Rangers, the goaltending depth in Toronto, the Rangers in a downfall season, Thomas Chabot's injury impact for the Senators and Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes' rough starts to the season. Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins joins to discuss the season outlook for the team, the additions and building off the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays EVP and general manager Ross Atkins (0:24) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about what he's looking forward to and his goals for the organization's 2026 season, how they handled their first Spring Training after a long season and World Series push, Kevin Gausman entering his 14th MLB season and his workload, how Spencer Miles earned a main roster spot, what he learned from Dylan Cease, how Max Scherzer ended up returning to the team, what he envisions for third base and Kazuma Okamoto as a hitter, Vladdy Jr.'s maturation, Daulton Varsho's consistency and continuing to work with John Schneider after both signing contract extensions. Then, New York Yankees reporter Erik Boland (28:22) drops by to recap their season opener, if the defence or bullpen is the biggest weakness, Ben Rice's season outlook, and if Aaron Judge can stay healthy enough to win another AL MVP. Plus, we hear from Kevin Gausman ahead of his Opening Day start. 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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' Face of the Franchise, Joe Carter at the top of the rankings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact to the roster, the outlook of the Blue Jays' roster, Shane Bieber's injury, John Schneider and Ross Atkins' contract extensions, the Giants and Yankees to kick off the season and more.

Toronto Blue Jays baseball returns on Friday!Justin and Patrick kick off the year by previewing the roster, discussing the news of John Schneider and Ross Atkins being extended, and offer up SPICY predictions. Who leads the pitching staff in strikeouts? How many home runs will Kazuma Okamoto hit?Who is the most likely to be DFA or traded?

Baseball is back, and so are the Blue Jays' top decision makers. Ben and Arden set up the '26 season by discussing the newly earned extensions for Ross Atkins (02:10) & John Schneider (41:35). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by MLB Network's Jon Morosi. They break down the Jays pitching staff with the injuries heading into opening day, if Roman Anthony is ready to lead the Boston Red Sox to new heights, How Alonso could help improve the Baltimore Orioles, and much more. Then, they discuss who could come out of the AL East, the Jays locking Ross Atkins up to a long-term deal, 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday by recapping the Raptors' blowout win over the Jazz. They highlight the difference-makers for Toronto, the NBA's new tanking rules, and the importance of games like this down the stretch. The conversation shifts to the Blue Jays' extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider and the implications for the team's future, before diving into the battle for the final roster spot and how different choices could shape the bullpen. They also touch on how playing the piano helped Max Scherzer rehab his thumb injury last season. After the break, they preview tonight's Leafs vs. Bruins matchup, and wrap up with Connor McDavid's comments on the Oilers' coaching situation. 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.

We've got some big news Monday morning as the Blue Jays announced a pair of extensions, one of which is Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins, and the other is homegrown head coach John Schneider. Let's breakdown and react to these franchise defining moves ahead of the Blue Jays home opener this Friday!Join 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-todayASK 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=dialogFollow 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/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss O-Dog returning from vacation in Florida with a dark tan, the Maple Leafs' downfall in the standings, Connor McDavid's comments on the Lightning's coaching mindset and John Schneider and Ross Atkins' contract extensions. Plus, GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin stops by to dive into the Blue Jays' outlook for the season.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss John Schneider and Ross Atkins' contract extensions with the Blue Jays, following up after a World Series defeat, Bo Bichette's departure, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. carrying his dominance, Dylan Cease's impact on the team and more.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:10), following Ross Atkins and John Schneider getting contract extensions with the Toronto Blue Jays. They break down the importance of locking up key personnel, the big roster decisions and cuts from the Blue Jays, the last two battles to make the Jays roster, and much more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show ahead of the TGL Finals (30:43). They break down what we have seen in Year 2 of the TGL, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the state of the NCAA. 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 discuss the contract extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider—whether they're deserved and their confidence in the franchise's direction. They bring in Leafs writer Luke Fox to analyze the recent game against the Senators, the surprising number of Sens fans present, and Brad Treliving's plans for the Leafs. The conversation shifts to team culture and William Nylander's potential for leadership. Post-break, Jeff Blair (24:58) weighs in on the contract extensions, Schneider's impact, and concerns about player injuries and rotation depth for the Blue Jays. The expectations for Trey Yesavage and Eric Lauer's role are also explored. 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.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Aazam Ali Nanji dive into the Calgary Flames' 4-3 OT win over the Tampa Bay Lightning! They share their thoughts on everything we saw on the ice, including the line of Matvei Gridin, Morgan Frost, and Matt Coronato, and the debut of Calgary's own Tyson Gross. (27:37) Daniele Franceschi from Sportsnet 590 in Toronto joins the show! Daniele dives into his thoughts on what he's expecting to see from the Blue Jays on MLB Opening Day, the new extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider, the starting pitching rotation, 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

In this 1863rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the remarkable Stu Stone about filmmaking, Iran, his relationship with Ross Atkins, his California journey, TSM Radio, and Cam Gordon's new book. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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.

College baseball opening day Astros trade Jesus Sanchez for Joey Loperfido General managers Dana Brown and Ross Atkins on the trade

Guests: Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement, general manager Ross Atkins  The face of the "Glue Jays," Ernie Clement, moves from the infield out to Deep Left Field to join us on the show this week. He talks about the immediate aftermath of Game 7 of the World Series in the clubhouse and gives his thoughts on the Jays' magical season and his magical post-season that fell just short. As well, Ernie fills us in on the pitch he made to Bo Bichette to stay with the Jays during Bichette's wedding. Also, the 2025 Blue Jays were given a Special Recognition Award at last weekend's Baseball Canada awards banquet. Ross Atkins joined me on stage to accept the award and for an interview, which you can hear here. Plus, as always, we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. They dive into the gravity of this victory, the impact of Florida's injuries, Auston Matthews' recent resurgence, and whether the team is leaning too heavily on Joseph Woll. After the break, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays' introductory press conference for Kazuma Okamoto. The boys look over his comments about signing in Toronto and discuss his fit as a super utility player, as well as Ross Atkins' remarks on pursuing additional free agents and how that could affect playing time. The guys also break down reports linking the Jays to Kyle Tucker, before closing the hour with a look at the Ravens' decision to fire John Harbaugh.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.

** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH **What a difference a year makes. It was only just 365 days ago that Jays fans were despairing, wondering why Ross Atkins still had a job after a nine year tenure that had culminated in a dreadful 2024, still smarting from Juan Soto's decision to sign with the Mets, trying to understand the Andrés Giménez acquisition, questioning whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be signed to a contract extension, and feeling nothing but dread about the future, the state of the club's house of cards, and the wisdom of those in charge.Today they're viewed by players, fans, and the industry as a whole as one of the truly exemplary organizations in the sport, and potentially on the verge of ascending to marquee franchise status, having put together a brilliant, compelling, gritty, drama-filled, fun-as-hell campaign that took them to within mere milimetres of an unprobable World Series victory.It's been a hell of a trip around the sun, hasn't it?And this week we're looking back on all of it—from the low expectations, through the ugly start, to the coalescing of an elite team, to one of the all-time great—and all-time heartbreaking—seasons in the history of Canadian sports. Or maybe anybody's sports anywhere.Have a listen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back for a special holiday edition! They kick off with a quick recap of the Toronto Blue Jays' offseason, discuss the team's plans in the position player market — be it Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker or Alex Bregman — and share their favourite memories from the World Series and the Jays' unforgettable 2025 season. Then, they get into the team's need for a ninth-inning reliever, their trust in Ross Atkins and John Schneider moving forward, and whether the Jays' success can be sustained in 2026. Later, Jeff and Kevin take the temperature of the AL East as the Yankees stay quiet while the Orioles get aggressive. For the final word of 2025, the guys share some early 2026 World Series picks and project where Bichette will land.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's annual Winter Meetings took place this week, but if you're a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays you can be forgiven if you missed it—or, at the very least, didn't quite get what all the hype was about. Partly, that's because the Jays didn't have to sweat their way through the festivities distractedly chasing ghosts while Plan B types fly off the board like they often do. And partly it's because their biggest move of the week—outside of some Ross Atkins unforced PR errors—was their surprising selection of Spencer Miles from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft.What a whirlwind! And this week we're talking about all of it—and how it has genuinely set up the rest of the offseason—and more!FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH*APOLOGIES FOR THE MINOR AUDIO ISSUES!* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm This week in Deep Left Field, we wrap up the winter meetings with my partner on the Star's Blue Jays beat, Gregor Chisholm, who was in Orlando to watch the Jays introduce free-agent signee Dylan Cease and to talk to general manager Ross Atkins about the Jays' winter plans, Shane Bieber's forearm fatigue and Jose Berrios' state of mind, among other things. We also hear from newly-elected Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, baseball's all-time leader in home runs by a second baseman. Kent was drafted and developed by the Jays and, until he was traded for David Cone in August, was the only rookie on the eventual World Series champion 1992 Blue Jays for most of the season. And, as always, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca to hear from you!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider. He shares what he's hearing from the Winter Meetings in Orlando, including growing speculation around a potential José Berríos trade following Ross Atkins' comments. Morosi discusses Berríos' possible value, the unusually candid tone from the Blue Jays' front office, and the team's ongoing activity in Florida, including whether additions may come in the bullpen or at a position-player spot. He also breaks down the situations surrounding Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, and Tarik Skubal. After the break, the hosts shift to Dennis Hildeby's impressive play and his impact on the team's postseason hopes and future goaltending structure. They then revisit the Kyle Tucker rumours following a recent Joel Sherman reports, noting potential concerns the Blue Jays may need to weigh.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' end-of-season media availabilities and their biggest takeaways. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (11:28) to discuss the Jays' offseason priorities, what Bo Bichette could get on the open market and what he is looking for, what to make of Shane Bieber taking a discount to stay in Canada for another year, and much more. Later, they discuss Atkins' comments on Jeff Hoffman not being married to the closer role. Finally, they discuss Sid and Ovi set to face off tonight once again for the 99th time in their careers.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.

Shi Davidi, Sportsnet's senior MLB columnist, joins JD to reflect on the comments from Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins and offers his read on why the President and General Manager didn't offer many meaningful thoughts (11:00). JD asks Shi about potential parallels between signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, what may sway Bichette, if the Jays payroll is expected to grow, Shane Bieber opting in, not being married to Jeff Hoffman as the closer in 2026, and which of the Jays starting pitchers may play a role next season. JD ends the week with his thoughts on the new Hockey Canada jerseys. 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.    

As they do at the end of every season, Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins meet the media to discuss the year just passed and to hint at their plans for the year to come. This year, for the first time in a long time, it wasn't a disaster. We take you through Shapiro and Atkins' availabilities and go through heir comments as they discuss, among other things, the impact that this World Series run had on the people they encountered, the unique toughness and cohesion of the 2025 Blue Jays, John Schneider's future and what might happen as Bo Bichette enters free agency for the first time. Plus, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by recapping what we heard yesterday from the Blue Jays front office during yesterday's end-of-season media availability. They discuss the shift in tone from this group following a World Series appearance, as well as the legacy for Ross Atkins and Mark Shaprio compared to their predecessor, Alex Anthopoulos. Should both of them be extended? The guys also dive into their comments about the future of Bo Bichette in Toronto and Jeff Hoffman's role as a closer moving forward. Who else would you like to see at the backend of the bullpen next year? Later, Ben and Brent chat about David Kämpf's suspension after unexpectedly stepping away from the Toronto Marlies, how the Maple Leafs should handle this, and his role in the NHL going forward. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Team Canada new jerseys revealed yesterday!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 continue into the second hour talking football with Charles Davis, NFL on CBS analyst! They begin with thoughts on last night's Broncos win over the Raiders and debate Denver's ceiling with Bo Nix at the helm. The guys also chat about the combination of Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye bringing the magic back to Foxborough, the Ravens' case to win the AFC North, the state of the Bills following last weekend's win over the Chiefs, and if the Buccaneers are for real. Charles wraps up with his take on who would win a NFL coach battle royale... don't sleep on Sean Payton. Later, the guys discuss the likelihood of Bo Bichette returning to the Blue Jays, the factors at play, and how much the decision could impact how we view Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro. Ben and Brent wrap up this hour with thoughts on how the upcoming Winter Olympics may have invigorated Sidney Crosby's hot start to the season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Let it snow, Redblacks introduce Ryan Dinwiddie, Ross Atkins on Bo Bichette, and TSN's Frankie Corrado on the Sens loss.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson joins to discuss the headlines for Week 10 in the NFL and Hayes and Bro's selection for the Broncos and Raiders' matchup. The guys discuss Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' end-of-season press conference, the positive direction for the team, Bo Bichette's future with the Blue Jays, the guys hand out their best advice in Dear Hayesy-B and the FanDuel Best Bets.

JD reacts to Mark Shapiro's message to Blue Jays nation, before reflecting the front office's journey and what message(s) to expect from Shapiro and Ross Atkins in today's end-of-season press conference (00:00). Jackie Redmond of the NHL on TNT and WWE Network, joins JD (12:00) to lament about the end of the Blue Jays season, draw comparisons to the Maple Leafs, and outline the complicated feelings surrounding the Buds. 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.

We hear from Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro and General Manager Ross Atkins discussing a wide range of topics, including Shapiro's contract, Bo Bichette's free agency, Shane Bieber picking up his player option and much more! Plus, Jeff Blair heads to the Back-Leg Line to get your reactions on the Jays' front office end-of-season media avails.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 roll into the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager and friend of the show! After some quick Blue Jays thoughts, Gord dives into the Leafs' victory over the Mammoth, Auston Matthews' recent form, Anthony Stolarz' reassuring play last night, and the team's playoff trajectory. Later, the guys share their expectations for this afternoon's Blue Jays end-of-season media availability from Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins (29:00). Will extensions be handed out for both Atkins and Manager John Schneider? Ben and Brent wrap up with thoughts on Easton Cowan's move to the Toronto Marlies, how long his stay in the AHL will be, and how the Leafs have handled his development.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 reflect on the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling short of a World Series title. They break down the game, including Jeff Hoffman giving up a game-tying home run to the Dodgers' nine-hole hitter and Isiah Kiner-Falefa's base-running in the ninth inning. Then, they share positive takeaways from the Jays' run that they can build on in 2026, which aspects of the team may regress, and whether resigning Bo Bichette will be a priority in the offseason. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (31:56) weighs in on IKF's base-running, silver linings from the Jays' loss, and the next step for Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro.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 two of OverDrive. The guys discuss George Springer being in the lineup in game six and the credit that Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins deserve. They are then joined by mlb.com writer Keegan Matheson to discuss the Jays being a win away from the World Series and George Springer being in the lineup.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays' Game 1 lineup, which includes Bo Bichette in the clean-up spot and at second base. They weigh in on the decision and look at the rest of the World Series roster before listening in on Ross Atkins' and Bichette's game-day availability. Later, TVA Sports' play-by-play announcer Denis Casavant (27:58) discusses the Jays' reception in Quebec considering the province's historical ties to the Dodgers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s similarities and differences to his father and his expectations for Trey Yesavage in Game 1. Finally, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series with the ALCS win against the Mariners, George Springer's iconic home run and where it sits in the history of Toronto sports, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro's management success for the season, the matchup against the Dodgers and the journey for the team. MLB.com Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' win, Springer's impressive season and Bo Bichette's injury status to play in the series.

The Blue Jays' magical run to the ALCS has been great for the aura of the Blue Jays' brain trust so far. But will it endure? Has the relationship between Jays fans and John Schneider, Mark Shapiro, and Ross Atkins turned a corner? Is the answer different depending on who we're asking the question about? In this week's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, we explore all of these questions.PLUS!: An update on how each team from our recent Unlikely Playoff Heroes draft is doing!FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Brent begin the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager and friend of the show! The guys get Gord's thoughts on the Blue Jays' victory over the Yankees to advance to the ALCS and recount the last time they heard Jays chants at a Leafs game. They also take some time to discuss the Buds' 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens to start the year and Morgan Rielly strong first impressions. Later, the boys turn their attention to the text-line to read your messages following a massive Blue Jays victory (29:35)! How important has the addition of Louie Varland been? How much credit does John Schneider deserve? Will Bo Bichette to be back on the playoff roster for the ALCS? How should fans feel about Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins now? All that and more on The FAN Morning Show!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 begin the show reacting to the Boston Red Sox's comeback win over the Yankees in New York in the Wild Card opener, Aroldis Chapman holding off a late chance by the Bronx Bombers in two straight innings before hearing from Blue Jays' general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider's media availabilities on their expectations for Vladdy, Trey Yesavage, and Jeff Hoffman, and learning from past post-season failures. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by (32:05) to chat about his ideal playoff rotation, how many left-handed pitchers could we see on the roster, closer options, and his assessment of the Red Sox's Game 1 win.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.

Host Brenden Escott is joined by Sportsnet's Nick Ashbourne to dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 season and their pursuit of an AL East crown. The conversation explores how trade deadline acquisitions have shaped the roster, the impact of key players returning from injury, and which bats and arms need to step up down the stretch. Nick breaks down the development of Toronto's young talent, the pressure on stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and whether this group has the depth and identity to make a serious postseason run. Plus, a big-picture look at Ross Atkins' roster-building strategy and what this season means for the future of the Blue Jays' competitive window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.