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Jeff Blair is solo on the second hour of the Monday edition. He kicks it off by welcoming in The Athletic's Jayson Stark (3:03) to discuss his recent conversation with Nolan Ryan about Jacob Misiorowski's velocity, Bryce Harper's cycle, whether the Astros can catch the Mariners, and the Giants' rocky start in the first year of Buster Posey's tenure as President. Then, ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Astros, Jeff listens to John Schneider's pre-game availability. Finally, Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (32:56) to share his thoughts on the team's decision to option Yohendrick Piñango, Jesús Sánchez's head-scratching outfield defence, and how Dylan Cease can be more efficient in his start against the Astros. 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 Sportsnet's Ben Shulman to discuss the sweep of the Red Sox. Former MLB Manager and 2019 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rob Thomson (30:17) reflects on the meaning of the upcoming hall of fame weekend and the newest members of the Canadian class. ESPN's Jesse Rogers (50:10) breaks down the Chicago Cubs and starting pitcher Ben Brown, who's on the hill today. In the final segment, Chris Leroux (1:15:22) talks Trey Yesavage rebounding from a few rough starts and Brandon Valenzuela. 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 Blair and Kevin Barker begin the second hour hearing from Blue Jays' manager John Schneider ahead of their three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston before being joined by WEEI's and host of Baseball Isn't Boring Rob Bradford to discuss why the franchise doesn't have a concrete plan for their future, Roman Anthony's injury concerns, who is likely to be moved at the trade deadline, and their managerial options. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by to chat about how to pitch and hit at Fenway Park with the short porch and green monster, the differences with playing at Wrigley Field, what does Max Scherzer needs to do to earn another start, bullpen's recent usage during their homestand, Shane Bieber's pending return, where Yimi Garcia fits, and if the Jays can turn around their season past their midway point.    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 the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with a pair of Blue Jays alumni: Edwin Encarnación (2:02) down on the field, while José Bautista (5:58) stops by the radio booth to join Ben and Chris Leroux during a game. Plus, Ben chats with reliever Adam Macko (14:02) in the dugout about his MLB debut.     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Leroux to discuss Tyler Heineman's role with the team, Brandon Valenzuela's future and Adam Macko getting sent down to Triple-A. Mitch Bannon (28:10) of the Athletic breaks down the win vs. the Phillies and if we'll learn who the 2026 Blue Jays truly are in the coming weeks. Former MLB Pitcher and All-Star Shane Greene (50:00) joins to discuss his YouTube channel, playing ball in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and the advice he gives to younger pitchers. Lastly, Vancouver Canadians pitcher Nolan Perry (1:15:25) breaks down his pitch mixing, playing in Vancouver and the pitchers he likes watching operate. 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 Blair welcomes Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (1:47) into the studio ahead of Toronto's four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss the positive signs from their series against the Marlins, whether Tyler Heineman's roster spot is safe when Alejandro Kirk returns, how Patrick Corbin has limited the long ball, and Brandon Valenzuela's maturity. Then, Jeff listens in on John Schneider's pre-game availability. Later, ESPN insider and host of 'Sources Tell,' Jeff Passan (29:50) stops by to discuss the state of JUCO baseball, the large divide between the MLBPA and owners' first labour proposals, and why it seems certain that the league is headed for a work stoppage. 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 Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks into comments from former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux, and the current sports climate. He speaks with Mike Wilner, Toronto Star columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast, about sport culture. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report! Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Can a McDonald’s cheeseburger be healthy? Jerry speaks with Lianne Phillipson, nutritionist at SproutRight.com and host of the Eat This with Lianne about whether or not she agrees with this.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (2:57) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. They break down his thoughts on the Jays roster in a tough first quarter of the season, Eric Lauer being DFA'd and the importance of velocity for a bullpen guy, Vladdy's approach at the plate this season, and much more. Then, Jason Demers joins the show (26:05) to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL and the playoffs! They discuss the Habs taking the series lead against the Sabres, Dobes' confidence, what to expect from Mackenzie Blackwood, who gets the start in Game 4 against the Wild, 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 open today's pregame episode setting up this afternoon's rubber match at Rogers Centre. They discuss George Springer's activation from the 10-day IL, Eloy Jiménez' subsequent DFA, and Eric Lauer's start today, before looking back on Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. They break down Trey Yesavage's strong form his return to the mound, Kazuma Okamoto heating up at the plate, the Hoffman-Rogers-Varland bullpen experience, and some eye-popping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stats. Later, Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux (26:25) join the guys live from the Sportsnet 590 The FAN radio booth for a roundtable chat! They touch on a variety of topics including the Jiménez' decision, Okamoto's form, Vladdy's April, the state of the rotation, Yesavage's return, Lauer's start, and Hoffman's new role. 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 look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Milwaukee Brewers. They discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save, Louis Varland's reliability, Kazuma Okamoto's defensive mistakes at third base, and Kevin Gausman's shakiest start of the season. Later, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (27:28) shares his thoughts on whether Hoffman should remain the team's closer, Varland's viability as a ninth-inning guy, what Dylan Cease needs to adjust ahead of his fourth start, and his concern levels for Max Scherzer. 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 rides solo on today's show as Kevin Barker travels to Dunedin to take in some Blue Jays spring training action. We hear the latest updates from John Schneider including José Berríos' doctor's visit, before Chris Leroux (06:22), former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet analyst, joins the conversation. They chat about who's in line to start in Toronto's rotation, before setting the stage for Canada's matchup against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal. After the break, ESPN's Jeff Passan (27:04) shares his thoughts on tonight's Canada-USA clash, Mark DeRosa's blunder, and the top contenders to win the tournament. They wrap up the week by detailing Jeff's latest ultimate season preview and getting his view on the 2026 Blue 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.

JD reacts to Canada qualifying into the knockout round at the World Baseball Classic. Sportsnet's Chris Leroux, former MLB and Team Canada pitcher, analyzes Canada's history and why this moment is special, Canada matching up with the United States in the quarterfinals, what advantages Canada may have over USA, where Canada needs to improve in developing players, Owen Cassie's chances to become a household name, and the Jays cautionary strategy with Trey Yesavage. JD reacts to a bad Raptors loss to end the hour.  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 with NHL Networks Mike Kelly to tee up NHL Trade deadline week. They break down which Canadian teams are poised to add at the deadline, the Edmonton Oilers adding Connor Murphy and what else they could do this week, Matthew Schaefer's historic rookie season, and much more. Then, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux joins the show to discuss how the Blue Jays offseason and how the team looked as Spring Training, his memories playing for Team Canada, 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.

Don't mind the puns in this one, but we're entering the “home stretch” of 2025 as we discuss how to “level the playing field” for us, as blind Blue Jays fans, when comparing baseball radio broadcast with that done on television on this Monday after the Big Game. This week on Outlook it's a MLB Mixed Bag show as we're joined, virtually, by BF Barry until he can join us in studio soon--to lament the close call in Game Seven of this year's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. We give a post-series blow-by-blow of watching the games together, the three of us, with Barry's international perspective, along with brother/co-host Brian's info about the father-son connection (Dan and Ben Shulman who broadcast on TV and radio respectively), and a special Radio Western connection to Dan Shulman who used to call Western Mustangs games, and an example of an exciting moment from the final game, using a clip of the radio broadcasters to illustrate the unique playing field levelling for those of us who cannot see the games visually. Shout out to both Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux for calling the games on the radio as it seems the TV broadcasters more often get recognized. Then sister/co-host Kerry shares about her Halloween (first year going trick-or-treating) in a while, alongside learning some sad news about an old classmate, all the while describing using her friend's daughter's plastic sorcerer's staff as white cane for the evening plus the haunted house they walked through, a notion truly scary to Kerry in most circumstances. First episode after clocks went back (a lack of sleep for some of us) as we three are all hyped up with the close call loss, a series so close to being a win for the Jays and for Canada, as emotions run high with Kerry sharing what it's like, looking back at one whole year now since the worst guy for the job got voted back in the Whitehouse - so from one horror to another and the disappointment all across the country, we end with a song from Obama's POV. "No man's ignorance will ever be his virtue.” —Seriously, from This American Life, written by Sara Bareilles, sung by Leslie Odom Jr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI8TCA3fJcs

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB pitcher and co-host of 'VSiN By The Books' Jensen Lewis (1:03) to chat about the challenges for the Blue Jays playing in a late afternoon game in L.A. for the next three World Series games that includes shadows, the keys to attacking Tyler Glasnow and vice versa for pitching against the Jays' batters, Dodgers fans' dislike for George Springer and Max Scherzer, if the Houston Astros' hitting scandal still has an impact on today's players, why it's a 'must-win' for both sides, and why he expects to see Rōki Sasaki making his World Series debut out of the bullpen. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (29:45) stops by to discuss his expectations for Max Scherzer's turn in the Fall Classic, Chris Bassitt's usage, why he's hesitant to use Brendon Little, and Bo Bichette's return to the Game 3 lineup. 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 react to the Blue Jays reaching a World Series for the first time in 30+ years. They react to their own viewing experiences and discuss what it means to the city. Then, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux joins the show following his call of the game to discuss how he celebrated the Blue Jays winning the pennant, George Springer's electric home run, how both managers handled the pitching changes and how the Jays will handle their pitching staff in the World Series. Then, ahead of Brad Marchand's return to his old stomping grounds in Boston, Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the reception that Marchand will get from Bruins fans, his legacy in Boston, If Marchand could find himself back in Boston in one way or another down the road, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to celebrate the Jays winning the American League and discuss where George Springer's HR ranks amongst the biggest Toronto sports moments in recent memory, 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by 2015 AL MVP with the Blue Jays, Josh Donaldson (3:35), to chat about his experience being doing 0-2 in a series, batting in Seattle, blocking out the noise of the Mariners' strength in pitching, combating the elevated fastball and his thoughts on Cal Raleigh's historic offensive season. Then, he looks back at Jose Bautista's iconic bat flip and the controversial and chaotic inning leading up to it. Later, Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux joins the guys (28:18) to chat about how Shane Bieber can be dominant against the Mariners' batters, holding batters away from hitting towards the 'big part' of the field, Anthony Santander and Addison Barger switching spots in the batting order, Chris Bassitt's outing out of the bullpen in Game 2, and sets the scene for T-Mobile 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (1:49) ahead of Game 4 of the ALDS. They discuss what to expect in a must-win game for the Yankees and what it is like for him to return to one of his old big-league teams. They discuss the epic collapse from the Jays in the Bronx last night, if the Jays woke up a sleeping giant, the performance of the bullpen heading into a bullpen game, the Yankees' defensive improvements, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their thoughts and reactions to last night's game, how they expect the bullpen to perform, how the Jays put themselves in this position, the big names they left out of the ALDS roster, 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 chat about the New York Yankees advancing to the ALDS over the Boston Red Sox, locking in a date against the Blue Jays. They get into New York's pitching, including Cam Schlittler's 12-strikeout masterpiece in Game 3, what else they've learned from the Yankees during the Wild Card series, and John Schneider officially declaring Kevin Gausman as the Game 1 starter. Then, ESPN analyst and two-time World Series winner Hunter Pence (12:21) stops by to discuss New York's performance over Boston, the blueprint for the Jays to take down the Bronx Bombers, and the impacts of the 5-day layoff. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux joins the guys (34:12) to weigh in on the two teams' velocity, game planning with pitch-tipping, who he expects to start in Game 2, and how Kevin Gausman should attack Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.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 joined by Kansas City Royals TV analyst Rex Hudler (2:55) to get his thoughts on the benefits of being able to play multiple position like Andrés Giménez filling in for Bo Bichette at shortstop, previews the weekend series against the Blue Jays, the lack of consistency from the Royals' offence, and optimism for the team's pitching staff after this season. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux stops by in-studio (29:55) to chat about his top concerns as we near the last week of the regular season, trust in Braydon Fisher, and Max Scherzer post-season projections. 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 and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping Kevin Gausman's outing, highlighting his consistency over the second half of the season and his dominance in September. Also, they touch on Toronto's difficulty creating traction at the plate. Afterwards, Adam Darowski (30:55), Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, discusses the development of baseball analytics and how he creates user-friendly tools. Following that, Blake talks to Brian Jeroloman and Chris Bec (51:35), two former members of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. They share stories of watching the likes of AJ Burnett, Roy Halladay, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. operate. Lastly, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (01:20:40) gives his thoughts on Trey Yesavage's outing and plans for the rest of his season, Kevin Gausman's stuff playing this late in the year, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined in-studio with Blue Jays radio analyst and former pitcher Chris Leroux to debate how John Schneider should reconsider utilizing Brendon Little and the rest of the relievers, if the roster is capable of being the best team in the Majors, even the AL East, Eric Lauer's second stint back to the bullpen, and Bo Bichette's contact ability this season. Then, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by to discuss the Blue Jays' recent additions to the team with rosters expanding for the month, if they can still call-up Trey Yesavage to the big leagues, why he wouldn't be too concerned with Jeff Hoffman despite some hiccups over the recent stretch, and if John Schneider will consider switching up the second spot in the batting order.   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 kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:33) to discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save against the Twins on Tuesday, if he has ever been booed off an MLB mound and whether Blue Jays fans should continue to trust their closer. Then, following Team USA announcing their picks for the Ryder Cup, Mark Immelman joins the show (25:58) to break down the controversial selections for USA and captain Keegan Bradley, the pressure McIlroy will face as a European captain, what to expect from Team Europe, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off with a look at Connor McDavid's quotes on his future and whether he will be signed before the start of the NHL 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 kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (0:23) ahead of the second game in the series between the Jays and Pirates. They discuss the Pham/Heineman kerfuffle, Pham being left out of the roster for tonight's matchup, Barger being brought into the mix, and more. Then, they tee up Scherzer's start tonight, how the 41-year-old has looked in a Blue Jays uniform, his evolution throughout his career, the Jays' rotation, and much more. Ailish and Justin end the show breaking down the starting pitching matchup tonight and react to the latest information surrounding Vladdy's injury. 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 joined by Texas Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler (1:49) to chat about the team's struggles to break out over .500, the offence stalling, Bret Boone's hitting philosophy, if Chris Young did enough at the trade deadline, how Bruce Bochy is navigating the season, and Jacob DeGrom's 2025 pitching report. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (22:32) to discuss if there's a clear indication at why Chris Bassitt finds a lot of success pitching at Rogers Centre, how he would roll out the pitching rotation with Shane Bieber potentially coming up and into the post-season, Max Scherzer's outing against the Chicago Cubs, and who's the odd man out when George Springer returns to the main roster. Finally, Kevin Barker makes a short return to the 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.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today Peter Klein and Shan Virjee dive into the Blue Jays kicking off their series on the road with a win agaisnt the Detroit Tigers. the guys breakdown the impressive performances of Loperfido, the bullpens ability to last out games, Eric Lauer's constancy, and more moves before trade deadline. (21:07) Later, the guys are joined by Toronto Blue Jays Radio Colour Analyst, Chris Leroux! Chris dives into the Jays opening game in Detroit, the Jays coming away with a massive win, Eric Lauer being a legitimate threat on the bump, the Jays sitting alone atop of the AL Division, their ability to find holes in teams defence, and trades that could bolster this roster to make a push for a 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

It's Thursday, so Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back Leg Line to answer some listeners' calls! Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by in-studio (30:18) to discuss how he would react as a pitcher to poor infield performances behind him, Chris Bassitt's command of his pitches, Eric Lauer's in-game adjustments, home vs. road games, and will Yariel Rodriguez carve out a role for the Jays after the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin Cuthbert kicks things off with some Blue Jays updates before welcoming in Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (5:46) live from Rogers Centre to discuss what the All-Star Break is like from a players perspective and how they take the time to unwind. Then, they discuss the expectations for the Blue Jays' front office and players in the second half of the season, what the team needs to add at the trade deadline to be considered a legitimate World Series Contender, John Schneider's performance as a big league manager, and much more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (26:00) to discuss his hottest storylines that will shape the 2025/2026 NHL Season. They discuss Crosby and McDavid's futures, potential ripple effects of the NCAA/CHL agreement, what we need to see from Connor Bedard in 25/26, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux to discuss the red-hot Blue Jays as they head into a series against the Angels. They break down George Springer's resurgence this season and what has attributed to it, the team's targets for the trade deadline, the team's pitching staff, Addison Barger's emergence, and much more. Then, Olympian and Montreal Victoire forward Laura Stacey joins the show ahead of her Charity Ball Hockey Tournament in which they discuss the PWHL expansion draft and the growth of the league following the second season, playing for Team Canada and much more. They end things off discussing which American athletes they would want to switch allegiances across the border for the next set of international events. 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 Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former MLB executive David Samson (0:23) to weigh in on the Rafael Devers blockbuster, why it was inevitable, Craig Breslow's comments on Devers after the trade and why the deal could be considered a win for the Red Sox. Then, he shares how the Blue Jays should approach the trade deadline, whether a 2026 lockout is a guarantee and much more. Later, Chris Leroux joins the show (29:53) from the booth at Rogers Centre to discuss Erik Swanson getting DFA'd, whether Bowden Francis can find his form with a reset on the IL and his expectations for Chris Bassitt in the Jays' series opener against the Diamondbacks.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 the Blue Jays' series sweep of the Athletics, if they've bought in on Addison Barger and Ernie Clement, how John Schneider will fit Andrés Giménez back into the lineup, and if the Jays' hitters are finally adjusting to the ballpark with George Springer and Bo Bichette's uptrend in hitting. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (23:40) to chat about where his concern levels are at with Jeff Hoffman's pitching, the expectations for him against facing his former team, if Barger can be a mainstay in the lineup, could Yariel Rodriguez be thrown into a closer role over Brendon Little and how Alejandro Kirk has performed with the workload he's been given behind the plate.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 air out their grievances following the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss in the series opener against the Angels. The pair dive into the lineup's issues producing with runners in scoring position, Bo Bichette's lack of competitive at-bats, the bullpen's collapse in the eighth inning, and how to right the ship. Chris Leroux (29:28), former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the conversation to discuss the role fatigue played in last night's loss. The trio take a closer look at how John Schneider has deployed his bullpen, Toronto's ongoing issues at the plate, and what to make of Anthony Santander's season so far.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 tee off with Blue Jays radio colour analyst Chris Leroux (6:14) to set the stage for the Jays' second game against the Washington Nationals. They discuss the shocking early returns on Andrés Giménez, Bo Bichette's encouraging at-bats, Max Scherzer's injury, a rocky start from the relief crew and how MLB should deal with torpedo bats. Later, Sean Reynolds (25:46) joins the show from the road where he's following Alex Ovechkin's great chase for Gretzky's goal record. He weighs in on how the Capitals have managed the record chase, what it would mean to the organization and his expectations for Boston College star Ryan Leonard in his Caps debut.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week on the program looking back on the Blue Jays' opening series of the 2025 season. They dive into Max Scherzer's thumb injury that limited the veteran's debut in Toronto, Yariel Rodriguez' performance out of the bullpen, the options to fill out the rotation, George Springer's change in approach and the lack of power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their take on the "torpedo bat" the Yankees have implemented. Chris Leroux (31:20), former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the conversation to share his view the new bat technology being utilized, before weighing in on Chris Bassitt's 105-pitch outing and Rodriguez' form in Sunday's series finale. 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 start with former Phillies GM and MLB Network's Ruben Amaro Jr. (2:12), who discusses Craig Kimbrel being DFA'd, how the Orioles can turn things around ahead of October and what the Phillies learned from last season's playoff exit. Later, Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (27:07) ahead of the teams' second game of their series against the Rangers and what to expect from Bowden Francis without his regular catcher, Brian Serven.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 joined by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:40) to make his now weekly projection for a potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension and how his recent play at third base can impact negotiations. Then, they go around MLB - whether the Orioles did enough at the deadline, parity around the big leagues and what's next for the Cardinals after releasing Brandon Crawford & optioning Nolan Gorman. Later, Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (29:21) evaluates Toronto's pitching this season, what he and the team are looking for from each arm down the stretch and what's up with Davis Schneider.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 the day the Oilers did not match the offer sheets from the St. Louis Blues, we check in with Mark Spector in Edmonton (6:20). He goes through why the move forced the Oilers hand, the busy first few weeks for Stan Bowman, the future of Leon and Connor and why offer sheets cause so much controversy. Later, Chris Leroux from Rogers Centre on the Jays/Reds series (24:54), playing baseball with Joey Votto growing up and why the fit with the Blue Jays never made sense especially based on his performance. Then wraps up to discuss how Vladdy could approach his next contract, either to sign sooner or test free agency. 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 radio analyst Chris Leroux in-studio to evaluate the Jays' pitching outlook after the deadline. He shares a player's POV of 'auditioning' for a retooling team, how Yariel Rodríguez closes the season positively and Zach Pop's opportunity to earn a bigger role. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (28:22) starts with his thoughts on Mike Trout's latest injury before digging into some Jays topics. He projects what a Guerrero Jr extension might look like, Bichette's long-term future in Toronto and evaluates the Jays' return in the Kikuchi trade.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 Jonah Birenbaum to discuss the roster holes management needs to solve ahead of 2025. Mike Petriello gives his thoughts on Jake Bloss, Will Wagner and Toronto's path to roster improvement (28:00). Chris Leroux details what it's like to be a fringe major leaguer and the mental toll of being unable to earn stability (49:49). Ryan Dempster joins to review the trade deadline, discuss how Kevin Kiermaier helps the Dodgers and who in the MLB improved their lineups (1:11:27).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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Leroux to recap the weekend series vs. the Mariners and the bullpens performance. Ben Clemens tosses around some Blue Jays trade ideas (28:01). Ryan Dempster discusses the Cubs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting and Bo Bichette's struggles at the plate (49:35). In the final segment, Marney Gellner joins the show ahead of her debut at play-by-by for the Twins to look at the state of the team and touch on the Minnesota Lynx (1:13:45).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 affiliate.

Following the news of Jordan Romano undergoing arthroscopic surgery today for his elbow, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (1:35) to share a pitcher's perspective on recovering from an injuries and surgery and whether Romano stays as the team's closer when he returns. Then, former LA Dodgers pitcher & 2003 NL CY Young Award winner Éric Gagné (15:50) jumps on to chat about how he would be deployed in today's MLB, his views on the pitch clock and the biggest mental hurdles in recovering from injuries. Afterward, ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the guys (29:19) to discuss the Rays trading away right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale to the Brewers, what it says about MLB's trade market, Bo Bichette trade murmurs and possible shortstop replacements for 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 congratulate the Florida Panthers clinching their first Stanley Cup in franchise history before welcoming former Panther and current analyst Bill Lindsay (12:00) to discuss the team's journey to their second Final and ultimately winning it all in Game 7, memorable moments from the season, and Aleksander Barkov's leadership on and off the ice. Afterward, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (25:33) stops by to chat about the Blue Jays slump, bullpen woes and if it's time to change direction of the baseball club. 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 Julia Kreuz to discuss the bullpen and Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Fast joins the show (26:19) to explain the MLB's new bat tracking data. Afterwards, Chris Leroux comes in-studio (49:50) to explain what makes Kikuchi successful and how extra days off impact pitchers.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 Blair and Kevin Barker recap Toronto's 3-1 win over the Yankees, highlighted by the battery of Chris Bassitt and Alejandro Kirk. Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann joins to discuss what his goals are for the rest of 2024, doing whatever it takes to stay healthy, and being ready for the call to the majors when it comes (27:51). Jays' radio analyst Chris Leroux stops-by in-studio with his thoughts on Toronto's recent play and what Yusei Kikuchi needs to do to have success tonight against New York (49:52). To end the show, Jeff and Kevin react to the breaking news regarding Blue Jays pitchers: Nate Pearson has been optioned to the Buffalo Bisons and Mitch White has been designated for assignment (01:16:25). 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 with an in-depth chat with Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (6:53) ahead of the series against the Rockies. He goes into Kevin Gausman's start, how surprised he was to see his velocity drop in cold weather and what it's like as a pitcher dealing with that. Then, the Jays' depth, bullpen injuries and the importance a catcher makes and why Danny Jansen's return will be so important. Next up we head to Las Vegas where Aaron Bronsteter (26:12) is covering UFC 300. He goes over the card, and why it's more about depth instead of the headliner. Then, while we speak to Aaron he gets the chance to interview a couple of fighters live on the show with both Kayla Harrison and Max Holloway.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.

With Ailish in Saskatchewan, Justin Cuthbert is joined by Jesse Rubinoff! The guys welcome in Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux to help them preview the second game of the Jays season. He discusses the keys for success for the Jays this year, how far a hot start can carry the team and which players can excel with lowered expectations. Justin and Jesse then get into some of the storylines surrounding the final weeks of the NHL season and share their best bets for the night!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the program with their thoughts on the Maple Leafs' goaltending and Ilya Samsonov's confident play alongside Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The trio dive into the Eastern Conference playoff picture, how the Leafs stack up in the Atlantic, and what's behind Toronto's past shortcomings in the postseason, before looking over the current Hart Trophy race. Later, we head down to Florida and check in with Blue Jays radio analyst for Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Chris Leroux (28:15)! He shares his early thoughts on Toronto's camp, what his former teammate Joey Votto can bring to the team, and how cerebral of a presence he can be. 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 kicks off the show by recapping last night's win over the Baltimore Orioles, John Schneider's decision-making, and being able to shut down Ryan Mountcastle. Next up, former MLB pitcher and Blue Jays radio colour analyst Chris Leroux joins the show to give his take on the Jays being better than the Orioles, and who is more trustworthy between Romano and Hicks. Finally, Blue Jays analyst Joe Siddall joins the show (25:32) to give his take on Daulton Varsho changing his approach, Bo Bichette's amazing defensive play, and his thoughts on Yusei Kikuchi's outing.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.

"You don't walk into an audition as an actor playing a part; you walk in as the character living the story."Christopher Adam Leroux is a former professional Major League Baseball pitcher and a radio and TV broadcaster from Canada. He played for the Florida Marlins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, The New York Yankees in MLB, and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Today's show presents slightly different dynamics inspired by a text Chris sent last week. The text reads: "(...) you should do a podcast with an actor or an actress starting out. Where they basically asked you all the questions they want to know on how to start out and become successful in the business."So, in this episode, we go through the process of becoming an actor and what it takes physically, psychologically, and mentally. How to be prepared for an audition, how to choose your wardrobe, and how to secure the part. We also discuss self-taping, why it is crucial, how to do it properly, and how much money is needed to create a piece that'll grab casting directors' attention. Plus, we talk about approaching agents and picking the right one for you, how to take a professional headshot, and so much more. Tune in to Episode 68 of Hollywood Dream Maker and learn everything you need to know to start your acting career on the right foot. In This Episode, You Will Learn:You can't just say: I'll be an actor (6:18)Every NO you get puts you close to a YES (10:20)How to make things believable in an audience (15:57)What you should prioritize if you don't have enough time to prepare for an audience (25:24)Remove "I'm sorry" from your vocabulary (29:31)The secrets of self-taping (46:57)How to get an agent, and how to choose the best one for you (59:16)How to avoid taking a headshot that screams: amateur hour (1:08:51)Connect with Chris Leroux:IMDbInstagramLet's Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 320 - Norman slipped up, PlayStation is shifting gears for the future, and vampires are taking over Twitch. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - Corrections 5:01 - Death Stranding Sequel Slip-up 18:08 - PlayStation Expanding to PC, Mobile, New IP 33:13 - Pro Consoles in 2024? 41:11 - V Rising is a Surprise Hit 48:43 - Also This Week Extended Edition 1:05:28 - L&R: Immersion Breakers 1:10:21 - L&R: Summer Game Fest Expectations 1:16:49 - L&R: Remaking Bad Games 1:20:57 - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill 1:30:54 - Time for Bets 1:34:58 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Special Thanks to Chris Leroux for the updated podcast graphics.