Podcast appearances and mentions of Caleb Joseph

Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NHL and welcome on hockey insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The trio start on the Stanley Cup rematch set to start Wednesday and discuss what's different this time around, especially for Edmonton who is trying to knock off the defending champion Panthers who got the best of them last year. They also dive into NHL free agency looking at the two upcoming classes: who are the biggest names of this year and what to look forward to in 2026. They chat about some specific names including Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies. Next, the a.m. duo check in with former MLB catcher, now Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (27:54) of Sportsnet for his take on what impressed him the most of Toronto's four-game sweep of the Athletics, Addison Barger's weekend, and if the momentum of all of it can be carried forward.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show teeing up the Blue Jays' opportunity to get back on track in their series opener at Angel Stadium. The boys take a closer look at Bo Bichette's lack of power, José Ureña's first start for the Jays, and how to attack opposing starter Tyler Anderson. Caleb Joseph (25:10), former MLB catcher turned Blue Jays Central analyst, joins the conversation to share his view on Ureña's strengths and weaknesses on the mound. Caleb also chats about his experience catching Anderson in Seattle, along with some reasons for optimism and concern surrounding the Jays' offence.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.

Sean Casey, former big leaguer and MLB Network analyst, kicks off the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker! "The Mayor" weighs in on the Blue Jays' offensive shortcomings, the contagious nature of hitting, signs that a "slow starter" is heating up, what constitutes a mechanical change, and his most-underrated batter in baseball. Later on, former MLB backstop and Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (23:25), joins the conversation. He talks about which Jays hitter is nearing a breakout, Bo Bichette's identity at the plate, the volume of home runs given up by Toronto's pitching staff, and more! Jeff and Kevin wrap up with your 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.

Ben and Brent continue their Stanley Cup playoff talk by looking around the first round at both the series that have started, and the ones about to get underway. The hosts enlist the help of Hockey Central host, Sportsnet's own David Amber. The trio dive deeper into the five Canadian teams chasing Lord Stanley and who has the best chance at a long run. They start with the Maple Leafs' impressive Game 1 performance and debate how much fight Ottawa will show in Game 2 to bounce back from the bad beating. B&B also check in with former MLB backstopper, now Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph (30:25) to discuss the Blue Jays' weekend and the team's lack of power at the plate, especially at home. 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.

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs clinching the Atlantic Division to set up the Battle of Ontario in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (11:05). JD and James talk through the excitement of the playoff matchup, the plan for Anthony Stolarz as the starting goalie, what the line combinations should look like, the plan for the final game of the season, and the effect on the backend with Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe's injuries. JD takes a look at Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their Play-In victory over the Grizzlies (50:13). Later, Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Central analyst, jumps on to recap the Jays' offensive burst against the Braves (53:13). They react to Anthony Santander finding his groove at the plate, the challenge of keeping starting pitchers efficient, the plan at third base, and missing the power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:23:26).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the Red Sox powered by Easton Lucas. The duo highlight the work by Toronto's starter and "low leverage" bullpen arms in the win, the continued lack of power from the team's power bats, and John Schneider's level of trust among his relievers! Later, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph (25:00) checks in on George Springer's revival this season, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension could influence what's next for Bo Bichette, and the keys for Kevin Gausman's success tonight in Boston. Caleb also chats about Lucas' strong start to 2025, Tyler Heineman's efforts behind the plate, and the strength of the team defensively. 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.

Time for a Thursday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, and no shortage of things to cover on a busy morning as we get you set for Opening Day, albeit in Toronto, so we'll be talking plenty of Orioles before first pitch at 3:07p ET up North and then get you ready for the night cap when Maryland takes on 1-seed Florida in the Sweet 16. We'll talk baseball, Kevin Willard and much more over the course of the morning. We'll get started at 10:15am when we catch up with CBS College Basketball Analyst Clark Kellogg to get his thoughts on Maryland and the Terps as they head in to tonight out in San Francisco and get his take on Derik Queen, Kevin Willard and more. Then at 10:45am, we will switch gears as we head up to Toronto to catch up with former Orioles catcher, now Blue Jays broadcaster, Caleb Joseph and preview this weekend's 4-game set and get his thoughts on the O's, Jays, the AL East as a whole as we head into the season. Then at 11:20am, we will check in with Andy Katz, who prompted Derik Queen's viral “I'm from Baltimore, that's why” quote following Sunday night's buzzer-beater in Seattle, as we get his thoughts on the Terps, the Kevin Willard situation and much more heading into the Sweet 16. And before we get out of here today, at 11:50am, we will catch up with a legend and the voice you're going to hear on the call tonight for Maryland-Florida, Kevin Harlan, as we talk some Terps…

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show with thoughts on John Schneider's comments about Max Scherzer and if his thumb injury is related to past ailments. Barker shares his take on the Blue Jays' lineup for this afternoon's spring training matchup against the Orioles, before getting Sportsnet's own Caleb Joseph's opinion (12:30). The former big league catcher shares his view on Bo Bichette's power surge this spring, his level of concern on Scherzer's setback, and what to make Kevin Gausman's performance in Dunedin so far. Later on, MLB Insider Jeff Passan (31:21) shares his view on the Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with a new ballpark in the St. Petersburg area and the contract negotiations between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Jays. 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 by discussing the latest surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s future after the Jays missed his self-imposed negotiation deadline on Monday. Then, Jason Bukala (10:07) joins the show to discuss how he has evaluated Canada's and America's rosters as the two sides are set to face off on Thursday night. They discuss the rivalry between the two countries, USA's development model and chemistry, and much more. Later, Caleb Joseph (32:17) joins the show to discuss the Jays and Vladdy's failure to agree on a contract extension. They break down how the two parties got here, what is next for Toronto, the Jays spending tendencies, 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick things off with reactions to the Blue Jays' signing of future hall-of-fame pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year deal, and how this addition affects Toronto's starting pitching rotation. The duo then welcome in Blue Jays Centrals' Caleb Joseph to weigh in on what the veteran righty brings to the lineup, if the Jays have any other moves on the horizon in free agency, and how the recently acquired Anthony Santander can bolster the team's power. Later, Dallas Morning News' (33:22) Evan Grant joins to chat what Scherzer has left in the tank, and how his veteran presence along with pitching coach Pete Walker will elevate this Jays squad. 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 recap Game 3 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers' chance to sweep the final and the need for Aaron Judge to perform in the elimination game. Then, the guys dive into Walker Buehler's performance in three post-season starts. Afterwards, Jeff and Kevin are joined by Sportsnet analyst and former MLB catcher Caleb Joseph (31:44), who tries to diagnose the issues at the plate for Judge and the Dodgers' success pitching against him, New York's championship window closing quickly, Buehler's rising free agency stock, and the positive and negative effects of a players-only meeting.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 look back at the New York Mets and San Diego Padres taking a 2-1 lead in their respective series, the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching matchups, the Padres' early attack on Walker Buehler and rumours around the Blue Jays' bid for Juan Soto's pending free agency. Then, former MLB catcher and Jays analyst Caleb Joseph (33:13) jumps on to share some stories of his playing days with Manny Machado, if the third baseman has embraced a "villain" role, how much pressure is on Aaron Judge and which team would have the most disappointing exit with high expectations entering the postseason.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.

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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begins on the Toronto Maple Leafs' page alongside two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, Mike Futa. He shares his thoughts on the team's biggest decisions heading into camp for the 2025 season, the level they can reach if they stay healthy, and what the new signings have to offer. Next up, B&B are joined by former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph to chat about the Blue Jays (27:43). After reminiscing and telling stories from his career, Caleb weighs in on what he seen from Bowden Francis in his recent incredible run of starts and if its sustainable. The trio also discuss Bowden's future with the team and what other guys called up this season could have a role on the squad next year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

Blair and Barker are joined by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (3:55) to dig deep into the NL MVP race and why Shohei has the edge over Lindor despite playing DH. Then, they discuss Dave Roberts leaving the door open for Ohtani to pitch in the playoffs and ESPN's recent poll on the most exciting player in baseball. Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (31:01) weighs in on Serven's impact on Bowden Francis' recent outings, Chad Green's role in 2025 and what position the Jays should target in 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.

The FAN Morning Show enters its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking NHL and their dedication to growing the game with a look at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off! The pair take some time to discuss if what will factor into the international roster decisions, before welcoming on The Star contributor, Damien Cox. The hockey historian weighs in on the NHL's past of sending players to major competitions and the benefits of their involvement, as well as the pros and cons of league expansion. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention back to baseball alongside Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (25:30)! He looks back on a fun weekend down at Rogers Centre featuring Bowden Francis' stellar outing, what's led to his dominating success, and Taylor Ward's post game comments downplaying Bowden's one-hitter. Caleb also shares some stories from his playing days and the pressures that come from catching big games. 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 is riding solo for the week and he kicks off with Chris Bassitt's comments on the Chris Rose Rotation today. To help break it down, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (12:45) discusses the team's mounting player frustration and the potential effects of Bassitt's outburst. Then, he looks back on the Jays' 1-0 win over the Cubs. Former MLB pitcher & Reds' analyst Chris Welsh (32:31) tees up Cincinnati's series in Toronto and shares what would be considered a 'successful' season for the Reds.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.

Jays analyst Caleb Joseph (1:26) joins Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker from Anaheim to break down Toronto's 4-2 win over the Angels yesterday. He gets into Bowden Francis' 7-inning statement, Zach Pop running out of time to prove himself, Will Wagner's impressive debut and more. Later, Angels analyst Mark Gubicza (30:17) helps tee up the rest of the series, discusses the Angels' identity without Trout and shares how far away they are from being competitive.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 off the week with Caleb Joseph (6:20) who is on the road with the Jays in Anaheim tonight. He looks at how Vladdy turned it around and kept it going, Chris Bassitt blaming his poor performance on the roof being closed at Rogers Centre, and shares a deeper look at Will Wagner as he gets set for his Jays debut. Next, the NBO Men's Finals goes tonight in Montreal and Kyle Bukauskas (26:28) gives us a preview, how the Paris Olympics impacted the current tennis season and why Toronto and Montreal have become tennis hot spots in Canada. 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 welcome Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (1:06) to break down the Blue Jays' weekend series loss against the Yankees. He gets into the team's decision to pull Yariel Rodríguez early in his last start, how the Jays can stay motivated on the outside of the playoff race and players that we need to learn more about down the stretch. Later, Canadian Women's baseball team shortstop Mia Valcke (27:52) reflects on her bronze-medal run at the 2024 WBSC Women's World Cup and the evolution of women's baseball in Canada.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.

Approaching the official deadline, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB executive David Samson (1:48) to discuss the inflated starting pitcher market, the Jays' hesitancy to 'fully' sell and whether a good deadline can save a GM's job. Then, he shares some winners from the day. Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (20:57) shares his thoughts on the Jays' active deadline, reacts live to the IKF trade and discusses the team's next steps toward their goal of being competitive in 2025. As the deadline passes, Jeff and Kevin do a final roundup of Toronto's trades and the big moves around MLB before they are joined by Astros analyst Geoff Blum (57:36), who shares what the Jays are getting with their return in the Yusei Kikuchi deal - Joey Loperfido, Jake Bloss & Will Wagner.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.

Kristian Jack from One Soccer and CPL joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of Canada's Copa America Semi-Finals matchup against Argentina tonight (1:34). Setting up what could be one of the greatest wins in Canadian history, he discusses CanMNT's composure throughout the tourney and measures the impact of Jesse Marsch against John Herdman's coaching style in the World Cup. Next up, Chis Tanev (16:17) of the Maple Leafs on his signing with Toronto, his close relationship with Brad Treliving and why he's suited to play in Canada. To close, Caleb Joseph (28:31) on the Jays, the deadline, staying positive and competitive as they approach a time when they could be eliminated from the playoffs.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 Central's Caleb Joseph joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker after the Blue Jays' series win in Seattle this weekend to discuss whether Springer's strong return to the lead-off spot is sustainable, Bichette's slump and the relationship between hitting coaches and players (3:32). Then, he evaluates the bullpen's series against a meagre Mariners' offence. MLB Network's Jon Morosi (30:01) looks at different teams' trade deadline plans - the Yankees' biggest needs, why the Red Sox should stand pat, how the Rangers' direction can shift the Jays' trade markets for Bo & Vlad and why the Orioles should go all-in this season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays win at Fenway Park which snapped their losing streak and in particular the contributions made by George Springer. Jays starter Chris Bassitt (15:30) reflects on the win before discussing how warmups dictate his pitch selection and his unique usage of PitchCom. Host of ‘Nothing Personal' David Samson (50:35) comments on offence being down in the majors, Orelvis Martinez's suspension and how honest a front office should be in the media. Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (1:15:30) drops-by in-studio before tonight's rubber match in Boston.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 & Kevin Barker touch on the Cavan Biggio trade and react to Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts' comments on his newest player before bringing on MLB.com's Mark Feinsand (12:06) to discuss Aaron Judge's hot streak, players garnering interest on the trade market, and Gerrit Cole's impending return to the Yankees rotation. Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph (52:52) comments on Toronto's recent play, notably the loss in the series finale vs. Milwaukee. Foul Territory contributor and Guardians radio analyst Jason Kipnis (1:16:27) looks ahead to this weekend's series at Rogers Centre and discusses the Guardians' season so far and their extremely successful bullpen.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 final hour of The FAN Morning Show features Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning revisiting both the Stanley Cup Final and the Blue Jays' series opener in Milwaukee. They start on the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup and are joined by hockey insider, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, who is in Florida covering the series. He shares his takeaways from the first two games, before turning his attention to the Leafs; how close they are to being true Cup contenders, what changes can be made to the roster and why an uncomfortable conversation needs to be had by the organization. They delve into just how awkward things could get and why making a major move makes sense for both sides. To end today's show, the morning duo are joined by former MLB catcher, now Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph to dive into the Blue Jays (30:16). They get into the disappearing act that is the Jays' offence creating baseball that is tough to watch, as well as how some dugout antics, or a bat getting stuck in a net, can be a welcome distraction. Finally they look at the Jays' roster construction, how much the team relies on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and why there's reason to believe in Bo Bichette bouncing back. 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.

Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker between the Orioles and A's series as the Blue Jays head west to Oakland in hopes of continuing their winning ways (8:54). The Athletic's Andy McCollough (28:11) discusses the latest story he co-authored on Latin American starting pitchers in MLB and why the number of them has dwindled over the years.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.

Ahead of Game two of the Blue Jays-White Sox series, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Foul Territory's Erik Kratz who discussed umpire Angel Hernandez's retirement, Chris Bassitt's latest start and the rest vs. rust debate when it comes to clinching a postseason berth (27:00). Legendary MLB manager Terry Francona comments further on Hernandez before talking about the emergence of the Naylor brothers in Cleveland, how his managing style changed over the years and the best players he's ever played with and managed (51:16). Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph breaks down the latest surrounding the Blue Jays, notably the decision to send down Erik Swanson with Chad Green returning to the team's bullpen (1:16:13).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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Daniel Epstein to discuss his pieces on the splitter revolution. Afterwards, Chris Black (27:03) and Caleb Joseph (1:00:16) join the show to give their thoughts on a terrible loss to the Tigers, disappointing pitching and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Travis Snider (1:19:30) discusses his 3A Athletics Company prioritizing mental health in youth sport.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 final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dives deeper into the current state of the Blue Jays, what the future looks like, both immediate and longer term, and what's at stake if things don't turn around. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joins from Chicago ahead of their game today with the White Sox to dissect the Jays' disappointing weekend and forecast where help could come from for this struggling team. Later, Ben and Brent enlist the help of former MLB catcher turned analyst for Sportsnet, Caleb Joseph, for his insight into what he's seeing from players right now, what the mood in the clubhouse is like and how they view taking the field every day (25:53). The trio also look further into which facets of this team need to be better to string together some victories and get back over .500.  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 look back on the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss to the Orioles and discuss the back end of the bullpen; notably how good Yimi Garcia has been all season long. Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph calls up the guys with his recent thoughts on Toronto's play ahead of their weekend series against the Rays (25:50). Current Rays and former Blue Jays hitting coach Chad Mottola talks about his role with Tampa, why great hitters aren't necessarily the best hitting coaches, pitchers “stuff” nowadays getting better and better, and Yandy Diaz's improvement as a player (50:00). Sean Casey, former Yankees hitting coach and host of The Mayor's Office, joins the guys to talk about life in the minor leagues, if hitters can be given too much data, and how to approach players about moving down in the lineup when they're struggling (01:15:58). 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 affiliates.

It is a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to do as we look back and recap the weekend that was as the Orioles take two of three from the defending NL Champs but drop the final game yesterday, we'll dive it that series and look ahead to what's on tap this week as we continue to evaluate their bullpen situation, plus the Ravens will kicking off the NFL season in Kansas City as they take on the reigning Champs on Opening Night, just announced this morning. At 10:20am, we will preview this week's Blue Jays series as Toronto comes to town, so that means we get to check in with our good friend, former Orioles catcher and now Jays Analyst, the great Caleb Joseph. At 11:15am, we will catch up with our good friend and former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson, who remains friends with Glenn even after dealing with his kids at Optimal Baseball Training, as we talk to Steve about the O's bullpen, Kimbrel and much more. Then at 11:35am, we'll recap the weekend with Jeremy Conn from 105.7 The Fan, talk betting, O's, bullpen, NBA Playoffs and more. Griffin and Glenn will go three up and three down and much more…

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph to discuss the Blue Jays' offence following the series finale vs. Kansas City where the team earned only one run on four hits (27:22). Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times discusses Mike Trout's latest injury and how he seems to be stuck in Anaheim with other clubs unwilling to take on his mammoth contract (49:38). Later on, the guys empty out the voicemail on the 'Back Leg Line' with listener questions on the Blue Jays ahead of their next series against the Washington Nationals (01:13:00). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Caleb Joseph to recap the win vs. the Royals where Addison Barger picked up his first MLB hit and the Blue Jays scored 6 runs for the first time since April 5. Afterwards, Mike Petriello discusses how Toronto can manufacture more runs and he examines how teams are using base stealing this season (27:57).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.

Jeff and Kevin kick off a new week on the program looking back on the Blue Jays' near sweep of the San Diego Padres; what we've seen from Toronto's starters, the bullpen management at the tail end of Sunday's game, and which bats in the lineup are finding their stride. Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph shares his takeaways from the series and previews Yusei Kikuchi's start in Kansas City tonight (25:52). Buffalo Bisons announcer Pat Malacaro updates us on the Jays' farm system including Orelvis Martinez' red-hot stretch and Addison Barger's upside (49:56). Later on, Royals colour commentator Rex Hudler weighs in on Bobby Witt Jr.'s breakout and the keys to Kansas City's strong start to the 2024 season (01:14:36).  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 Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, chats about the place 'hating' has in sports and what individual NHL awards Auston Matthews could win this season (7:00). JD then discusses the misguided notion of resting players when they're healthy (35:00).  Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Studio Analyst, breaks down the weight from the frustration of last season, the 'big screen effect' on batters, what we've seen from José Berríos and what's next for Bowden Francis' after his first career big league start (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'!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.   

Opening Day has finally arrived and Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined in-studio by Caleb Joseph to set the stage for the Blue Jays' 2024 opener against the Rays. They discuss the lineup, José Berríos' outlook and who will need to step up in the pen with Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson out. Then, Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson weighs in on Tampa's pitching depth, how they stay competitive after significant losses in the offseason and what to expect from Zach Eflin today (22:30). Next, Jayson Stark of The Athletic looks into the uptick of pitcher injuries, how teams adjust to the rise of stolen bases, pressure on the Dodgers and his expectations for the Blue Jays (46:45). Finally, the fellas reflect on how things ended last season and how the team moves forward into 2024 (01:12:56). 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 are one more sleep until the Jays season starts as Ailish and Justin go through their season predictions. Next, Frank Seravalli (4:34) looks at the race for the top of the NHL, Nashville's run and  the rise of Roman Josi as a Norris Trophy contender. Later, Caleb Joseph (25:27) drops by the studios for a visit ahead of opening day. A deep dive on Day 1 starter – Jose Berrios and a change that he noticed in the pitcher last year. Finally, all of our picks from Win-Loss, playoffs or not, best new addition and everything else to set up the 2024 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert lead the show with Jeff Marek (4:08) who weighs in on which NHL players Amazon should follow around for their new in-season docuseries. Then, to the GM meetings - what has been discussed and especially some issues they failed to debate. Plus, when it comes to Olympic hockey, is it possible that this time around, Canada is not the favourite? Later, over to Caleb Joseph (27:57), why Joey Votto is with the Jays for a reason and what seems to be the curse of Danny Jansen. Finally, his response to Chris Bassitt suggesting that obsessing with pitching velocity is injuring people unnecessarily. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Friday's breaking news that Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen will miss time with a fractured pisiform bone. Jays manager John Schneider then joins the guys with more on Jansen's prognosis, Kevin Gausman's availability for the start of the season, and the decision-making into who makes the opening day roster. The guys head to the Back Leg Line for a few calls before Jeff welcomes former catcher and Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph (31:41) on for his Jansen thoughts and Spring Training observations.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. 

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with a look back on the weekend in sports - the incredible pace of Auston Matthews, a successful Battle on Bay Street in the PWHL and a dud NBA All-Star weekend. Later, Caleb Joseph (27:09) on Spring Training, focus on Vladdy Jr and Manoah and why healthy pitching can never be counted on. Next, Frank Seravalli (51:09) checks in on the Hart, a goalie we need to consider, the success of the Stadium Series and giving some respect for the career of Jaromir Jagr. Finally, Arjun Nimmala (1:17:21), Jays' 2023 Draft Pick and the subject of a new docuseries called “Indian Baseball Dreams” after becoming the 1st first-generation Indian player to be drafted. 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 start the show with Jeff Marek with the news of the Pierre Dorion firing in Ottawa today, why “no trade lists” are hidden and then his top choice as a replacement (5:44). Then, trouble in Calgary and how Washington is another team that went from contender to seller. Later, an MLB round table with both Justin Morneau and Caleb Joseph in the studio with us (25:32). They share World Series Game 5 predictions, why the DBacks can't be counted out and stories from the field from the former Jays catcher and the 2006 MVP. Finally, a chat about the Flames reevaluating their long-term goals after a nightmare 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Rangers' 3-1 win in game three over the Diamondbacks while focusing on the injuries sustained to Adolis Garcia & Max Scherzer and the questionable strike zone throughout the game. The guys hit up Barker's Back Leg Line for a few thoughts from listeners before welcoming Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph (27:17) to the show to discuss the strike zone during Gabriel Moreno's crucial AB and Texas being fortunate to win the game with their injuries before looking ahead to game four of the World Series.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.

Caleb Joseph joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert in studio to talk about why the Phillies have such a terrific home field advantage and how the team was specifically built for the post season. Then, the reason why the Rangers are 7-0 in the playoffs and we wrap on the Jays and the long off-season ahead. Next up, the Athletic's Josh Kloke on the Leafs, whether Corey Perry is a Hall of Famer, how impressive William Nylander is and then Michael Bradley's retirement and the case for Bradley as one of the greatest in Toronto sports history (25:58). Finally, some early Leafs takeaways and a game of Print or Pass (1:10:33) with producer Mike Gentile!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 are joined by Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph ahead of Mark Shapiro's end of season media availability to discuss what they expect to hear from the Jays' President and more on how the season ended. After Shapiro addressed the media and announced GM Ross Atkins will be returning in 2024, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins Blair and Barker with his thoughts on how Shapiro handled the questioning (01:07:50). 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.

It's cooling off in Texas, the Stros are in the playoffs and we've got you covered on new Texas country music from this week! We're talking releases from Dusty Moats, Palmer Anthony, Cameron James Smith, Caleb Joseph, Keller Cox and Flatland Cavalry. Join our growing community, TEXAS COUNTRY FAM on Facebook to stay in touch with us, ask questions about the show, make suggestions or anything else relevant to Texas Country Music! Huge thanks to our friends at More Than Music Creations for supporting the show! Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Intro song: "The Ride" by Jon StorkOutro song: "You Can Go To Hell" by Phineus RebSupport the show

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with a look at the Jays' playoff-clinching scenario tonight after closing their series against the Yankees with a win to avoid the sweep. They share their thoughts on Chris Bassitt's stellar outing, the shuffled lineup and how ending the regular season against the Rays impacts a potential Wild Card matchup against them. Then, live reaction to the Giants cutting ties with Gabe Kapler. Finally, Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph gives his take on Matt Chapman's approach vs. the elevated fastball, Bo's thoughts on hitting clean-up and the benefit of ending the regular season against the Rays (26:40).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 Manager John Schneider joins Jeff and Kevin following the Rangers series to discuss the state of the team post-sweep (1:22). Schneider touches on the ups and downs of his first season as manager and what he's learned, his reaction to hearing fans boo, and Vlad Jr.'s series against Texas. The guys hear from Jose Berrios about the significance of Roberto Clemente and why he is celebrated before inviting Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph on the show ahead of Jays-Red Sox this weekend (25:03). 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 hour 2 of the Big Show the guys are joined by Caleb Joseph! Caleb gives some stories from when he was catching in the big leagues, he specifically gives some interesting points on some of the gear he used during his career. Later, Joseph comments on Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and the race for the playoffs the Jays find themselves in.  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.