Podcast appearances and mentions of Dylan Cease

The Blue Jays are back at .500 and right in the thick of the playoff race after an emphatic 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Toronto took two of three from Baltimore, improved to 75-75 and enters tonight just one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 12 games remaining.On game 151 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down one of Toronto's most complete wins of the season. Dylan Cease worked through five innings of one-run baseball while striking out nine, and the bullpen took care of the rest as the Blue Jays secured another crucial series victory.But the biggest story came from the offence. George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto went back-to-back-to-back in the fifth inning, completely changing the game. Vladdy finished 4-for-5 and finally hit his first home run at Rogers Centre this season, ending one of the strangest droughts of his career at the perfect time.Okamoto also continued his incredible rookie season, launching his 32nd home run and reaching 85 RBIs to set a new Blue Jays rookie franchise record.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is coming down to the wire. Cleveland sits one game ahead of Toronto, but the Blue Jays own the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Guardians. Cleveland begins a massive series against the White Sox tonight, giving Toronto another opportunity to potentially gain ground.Looking ahead, José Soriano gets the ball as the Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Soriano enters at 12-7 with a 3.48 ERA and 154 strikeouts and is coming off an excellent outing against the Athletics, where he allowed just two runs over seven innings.Detroit counters with Troy Melton, who enters at 8-4 with a 2.42 ERA and 87 strikeouts. Melton was excellent throughout August but has allowed nine earned runs over his last two appearances. Can Toronto's suddenly hot offence keep rolling against one of Detroit's best starters?The Tigers arrive in Toronto playing some of their best baseball of the season, so this won't be an easy series for a Blue Jays team that desperately needs every win it can get.With only 12 games remaining and Toronto sitting just one game outside of a playoff spot, every night feels like a postseason game. Can Soriano deliver another strong start, can Vladdy stay hot after finally going deep at home, and can the Blue Jays pull even with Cleveland in the Wild Card race?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the collective sigh of relief from the Toronto Blue Jays' fanbase following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home run of the season at the Rogers Centre, his curtain call moment, their concern level with Dylan Cease's diminished velocity, and whether Ernie Clement's role as an everyday player could be in question beyond this year. Afterwards, JD shares his overreactions from Week 1 in the NFL before wrapping up with "Old News" (39:03).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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays' four-game winning streak came to an end Sunday afternoon with a 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals, dropping Toronto back to .500 at 72-72. The Jays still took two of three in Kansas City and are 4-2 on their current road trip, but with just 18 games remaining, every missed opportunity is becoming more costly.On game 145 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down Toronto's disappointing series finale against the Royals. Spencer Arrighetti surrendered six runs over 4.2 innings, including home runs to Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez, while the offence managed just one run despite collecting eight hits. Josh Smith provided the only offence with a solo home run, while Brett Bateman continued his strong stretch with three more hits.But Toronto has already received some help today. Cleveland fell 6-4 to Baltimore, meaning the Blue Jays enter tonight just half a game behind the Guardians for the final AL Wild Card spot. Toronto owns the season-series tiebreaker over Cleveland, so a win tonight would move the Jays level in the standings and back into playoff position.Nick will also look at just how important this upcoming stretch is for a Blue Jays team that has won three consecutive series and fought all the way back into the postseason race. After spending much of the summer well below .500, Toronto now controls much more of its own destiny with three weeks remaining.Looking ahead, Dylan Cease takes the mound as Toronto opens a three-game series against the Athletics in Sacramento. Cease enters at 10-5 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 221 strikeouts. He's also coming off six scoreless innings against Cleveland and hasn't lost since July 20, going 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA over his last eight starts.The Athletics counter with left-hander Jacob Lopez, who enters at 6-4 with a 4.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 103 strikeouts. Oakland sits at 57-87, but the A's just took three of four from Seattle and have shown they can still make life difficult for teams fighting for the postseason.With Cleveland already losing today and Toronto's ace on the mound, this is exactly the type of game the Blue Jays need to capitalize on. Can Cease deliver another dominant performance, can the offence bounce back from Sunday's quiet showing, and can Toronto climb back into a Wild Card spot tonight?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeckI verified the key current details: Toronto is 72-72, Sunday's loss was 6-1, Cease is 10-5 with a 2.25 ERA and 221 K, and Cleveland's loss today leaves Toronto 0.5 GB with the head-to-head tiebreaker in hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays let a huge opportunity slip away Monday night, falling 6-5 to the Athletics on a walk-off infield single. Toronto drops to 72-73 and remains one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot after the Guardians also lost.On game 146 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down a frustrating night in Sacramento. Dylan Cease struggled through five innings, allowing five runs — four earned — as Toronto's defence and inability to control Oakland's running game helped the A's steal five bases and build an early 5-1 lead.The Jays still found a way to fight back. Kazuma Okamoto homered as part of Toronto's seventh-inning rally before Andrés Giménez tied the game with a solo shot in the ninth. But Louis Varland walked two batters in the bottom half before Jeff McNeil beat out an infield single with the bases loaded to hand Toronto its second straight loss.The good news? Toronto has been handed another opening tonight. Cleveland lost 6-4 to Baltimore earlier today, meaning a Blue Jays win would pull Toronto even with the Guardians at 73-73. The Jays own the head-to-head tiebreaker over Cleveland, so a win would put Toronto back into the final AL Wild Card position.Looking ahead, José Soriano takes the mound for Toronto against Jack Perkins. Soriano enters at 11-7 with a 3.52 ERA and 151 strikeouts. He faced Cleveland in his last start, allowing three runs over 4.2 innings before Toronto eventually rallied for a 6-3 victory.Oakland counters with Perkins, who enters at 3-10 with a 6.50 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 98.1 innings. He was recently recalled after J.T. Ginn landed on the injured list, giving the Blue Jays an opportunity to attack a pitcher who has struggled throughout the season.Nick will also get into the latest on Anthony Santander, who is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as he continues working his way back from shoulder surgery. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, could Santander still provide Toronto's lineup with a late-season boost?After wasting an opportunity Monday night, Toronto has been given another one less than 24 hours later. Can Soriano deliver, can the offence take advantage of Perkins, and can the Blue Jays finally jump back into a playoff spot?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping the pressure on in the American League playoff race after beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-3, moving to just 1.0 game back of the Cleveland Guardians.The Jays' offence came through early to support another bullpen day, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting things started with an RBI double before Alejandro Kirk singled him home. Then the power started to show up. Brett Bateman launched his second home run in as many days in the third inning, followed by a two-run blast from Kirk to make it 5-0. Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement added to the lead as Toronto never looked back.John Schneider's bullpen game was masterful, with Spencer Miles opening the game and throwing two scoreless innings while striking out five. Spencer Arrighetti then bounced back from a pair of rough outings, working 2.2 innings and allowing just one unearned run to help keep Baltimore off the scoreboard. The other arms that featured included Jow Mantiply, Paul Sewald, Tyler Rogers, Mason Fluharty, and closed off by Louis Varland.Now, the Blue Jays turn to their ace, Dylan Cease, with a chance to win a critical series and put even more pressure on the Cleveland Guardians. Cease will be looking for a bounce-back performance after a tough outing in Sacramento against the A's, while the Orioles counter with left-hander Trevor Rogers, who was dominant in his previous start against Cleveland.Can the Blue Jays keep their playoff hopes alive and continue their push up the standings, or will the Orioles spoil the party in Toronto?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of the Blue Jays Way podcast, Curtis Martin and Tristan Morgan discuss the Jays road trip, Dylan Cease's struggles and whether Anthony Santander has a future with Toronto.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Athletics to open the three-game series in Sacramento. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the sloppy play that led to an early 5-1 deficit - is there a way to avoid losing the game on the margins, whether it's wasted ABS challenges or messy baserunning? He also gets into the uneven umpiring on both sides of the plate, Dylan Cease's inefficient night, and the Athletics running wild on him - with holding runners on being a season-long issue, can he clean it up down the stretch? Plus, he gets into some positives during a late comeback attempt, including big swings from Andrés Giménez and Kazuma Okamoto, and discusses the coming rehab assignment for Anthony Santander.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss to open their series in Sacramento. The guys discuss Dylan Cease's uncharacteristic struggles, the Jays' issues holding runners, Andrés Giménez's clutch hitting, Louis Varland's ninth-inning trouble, and the importance of winning this series amidst their Wild Card push. Ben and Daniele also take some take to chat about Detroit Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg withdrawing from consideration for the Red Wings GM job, sparking a debate about whether a two-sport executive could work. Finally, they react to a wild opening week of college football, including Michigan's dramatic finish and Lane Kiffin making headlines after a tumultuous 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour with more from the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss to the Athletics. They dive deeper on the state of Toronto's offence, what was behind Louis Varland's ninth-inning struggles, the importance of Dylan Cease's starts, and Anthony Santander's rehab stint. Can he make an impact late in the season? Next up, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (25:15) joins the program to further break down the loss, Varland's performance, the team's defensive errors, and what to expect from Santander this season. Ben and Daniele wrap up by sharing what they want to see from Santander during his Triple-A rehab stint in Buffalo.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Campione and Nicho Fernandez are back to recap another week in the MLB calendar with twenty one days left in the regular season. The guys discuss all the latest around the league including the four contenders for the National League Rookie of the Year. Plus, the guys answer some of the biggest questions heading into the stretch run. What will the final win totals be for the NL and AL Third Wild Card Teams? Will Cam Schlittler beat out Dylan Cease for the Cy Young? Should we be concerned about Jacob Misiorowski? All that and more!  To let us know who you want to hear from in a future episode or to nominate a future guest, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black (1:15) ahead of the Jays' series against the A's. They discuss what to expect from a Dylan Cease start tonight and the argument for why he could be the AL Cy young winner, the Jays defensive prowess this season, if Jays fans can expect to see Santander any time soon, and much more! Then, Ben Verlander (25:40) joins the show to break down how the rest of the MLB views Vladdy's season and if he can turn some heads against the A's, how a streak can make or break a season in the AL, if it is time to worry about Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the Dodgers' lineup, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the different approaches between the San Francisco 49ers And Los Angeles Rams as they kick off their seasons in Australia.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.Rent with National Car Rental and arrive at the game like a winner. Visit https://www.nationalcar.com today.Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschoolWhether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today.Find out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www.T-Mobile.com/MLBSign up for early access to Heydaze.com00:00 INTRO04:36 Is Ronald Acuna Jr. under appreciated?12:20 Cam Schlittler vs Dylan Cease22:12 Concerning start for Jacob Misiorowski?30:38 Rafael Devers has been raking39:09 A very frustrated Jarren Duran42:39 This is very cool46:30 OUTROFollow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSportsChris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseTrevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffeFollow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Blue Bird Territory Host and Former MLB Pitcher Ricky Romero joins to discuss the Blue Jays' playoff push, Dylan Cease's search for the Cy Young Award and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. improving with the bat. TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard punishments in the investigation for cap circumvention and the FanDuel Best Bets.

Blue Bird Territory Host and Former MLB Pitcher Ricky Romero joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' series win against the Guardians, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber returning back to the team, Dylan Cease's incredible season, Pete Walker's impact to the pitching staff, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistency and the position in the lineup, the Dodgers' season and more.

Blake is joined by Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays offensive onslaught in their victory over the Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge game in Cleveland amidst his disappointing season, and Dylan Cease's chase for the AL Cy Young award. Then, Jason Motte (30:43), former big-league pitcher and World Series champion, joins the show to chat about his transition into coaching, his experience with Jays prospect Will Brick, and his career on the mound. Later, FOX Baseball analyst Deesha Thosar (51:54) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees finding their stride ahead of the playoffs, the battle between Cam Schlitter and Dylan Cease for the Cy Young award, and the microscope on Vladdy during the stretch run. Finally, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (1:15:27) joins Blake in studio to go further on Vladdy's power struggles, Dylan Cease's performance this season, and Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his start in the rubber match against the Guardians.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and also chat big nights for Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith - does the team have some depth they can rely on? 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Thursday morning with a look back on the Blue Jays' 11-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. They highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s vintage performance, whether his home run swing can spark a season turnaround, what he needs to do to sustain his success, and how a strong finish could reshape perceptions of his season. They also break down Dylan Cease's efficient start, how it impacts the AL Cy Young race, and his importance to the Blue Jays down the stretch, before looking ahead to the importance of Thursday afternoon's game. After the break, the guys discuss the NBA's punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Does the penalty fit the crime? They chat about what it means for the franchise's future, the next steps for the Raptors' reunion with Kawhi, and how it affects Adam Silver's reputation as commissioner.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi welcome Dan Shulman to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big night, the impact a hot Vladdy could have on the Blue Jays' lineup, Josh Smith's case for more playing time, Dylan Cease's role down the stretch, and what to expect from Jose Soriano against Cleveland. Later, Michael Grange (26:52) joins the show to break down the NBA's punishment of the Clippers, whether it went far enough, Kawhi Leonard's involvement, potential legal challenges, and what it all means for the Raptors' outlook in the East.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss the Blue Jays' defeat to the Guardians, Dylan Cease's impact to Toronto's roster, Robert Thomas being named the captain in St. Louis and the Canadian captain's futures. Utah Mammoth Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar joins to dive into his role with the Mammoth, the Flames' experiences and teams departing markets in Canada and the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's fines in the cap circumvention investigations in the NBA.

After the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1, Dan Shulman (1:27) joins the show ahead of his call of Game 2. They discuss if Brett Bateman could be the catalyst for the Jays this year, why tonight's contest is a must-win game for Toronto, what to expect with Dylan Cease on the mound, and more. Then, with the NBA finally releasing their verdict on the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation, NBA Insider Marc Stein (25:27) joins the show! They break down the penalty that L.A. has received, why Kawhi got off with a limited punishment, what the ruling means for the Raptors, and more. They end things off discussing the teams to root for ahead of the NFL 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blair and Barker are joined by former MLB infielder and MLB Network analyst Yonder Alonso (1:27) to discuss what makes the Cleveland Guardians historically resilient in the month of September, José Ramírez fully recovering from the broken hamate bone in his left hand, why Vladdy's hitting concerns can't be fixed until the offseason, who will hold the third spot in the AL Wild Card, and the concern level with the Dodgers. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst and former MLB outfielder Kevin Pillar (27:32) joins the guys to chat about Brett Bateman becoming the unlikely hero for the Jays, how his game compares to Steven Kwan, if players are scoreboard watching during a post-season race, if Dylan Cease will be motivated from Cleveland's starter's dominance against his team, and how should we judge hitting coach David Popkins' 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mantiply over a rested bullpen, chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence once again, and lookahead to Dylan Cease hitting the mound tomorrow. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Guardians in Cleveland. Blake & Ben get into the Jays pitching decisions in the bullpen game, the roster moves leading into the series, before getting into the continued offensive struggles, and the Jays prospects of winning the series with Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano lined up to start the next two (32:44). Later, Ben Clemens (39:58) from FanGraphs joins the show to chat about the Angels sale to Stan Kroenke, how it effects the potential of a lockout in 2027, and the Jays spot within the American League Wild Card race. Finally, FanGraphs' Kiri Oler (1:18:51) jumps on the show to discuss her work on the new Women's Professional Baseball League, the development of the league in its inaugural season, and chat about some of the standout players 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee welcome Sportsnet.ca NHL writer Ryan Dixon to break down a busy week in the NHL, including Connor Hellebuyck's latest trade comments, his market, Winnipeg's playoff failures, and the ripple effects of Cale Makar's extension on future stars like Quinn Hughes amid a rising salary cap. They also discuss Bill Guerin's media tour and whether Minnesota remains Hughes' long-term destination. Later, Ben Shulman (29:36) joins the show to recap the Blue Jays' loss to Cleveland, whether the offensive struggles are a concern, Brett Bateman's future in centre field, what defines a successful season, and Dylan Cease's outlook on the mound. Daniele and Sam close out the morning by gauging fan reaction on what would make this Jays season a success. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee kick off the second hour by with more on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Guardians. The boys discuss Toronto's playoff outlook following the loss, the importance of Dylan Cease's start tonight, and the team's level of confidence in the front office. They also touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Anthony Santander's status, and whether Gavin Williams simply outpitched the Jays' offence. After the break, Blue Jays host Sho Alli joins the guys to discuss his postgame to morning show routine, what to expect from Cease tonight, and whether Sean Keys can provide a much-needed power boost to the 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' pivotal series against the Cleveland Guardians. To help, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker stops by (8:21) to discuss the plan for recently called up prospect Ricky Tiedemann, what he's learned from Spencer Miles' rookie season, early returns from Spencer Arrighetti, what's behind Dylan Cease's dip in velocity, and how José Soriano has adapted with the Jays' process. Later, Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado joins the show (28:45) to discuss the Jays' Wild Card push, what we need to see from Vladdy Jr. down the stretch, and what it means to be recognized on the Level of Excellence. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fan reaction from Ed Sheeran's Toronto takeover, Maurie chats with Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease at the AGO, and we hear from Will Forte about the long-awaited Coyote vs. Acme. Plus, the gang debates self-hype, tries a wildly questionable Doritos-banana-cheese combo, and hears from a listener whose mom thinks Roz and Maurie are secretly a couple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Mariners to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out eight over six innings - is this one of the more dominant seasons by a Jays starting pitcher in recent memory? They discuss the bats waking up, as all of Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs - has Springer found something in the month of August? Plus, they take a look at Jameson Taillon's start with the Bisons, and look ahead to the rest of the weekend. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL - Tonight is the Seahawks' final preseason game and no starters will play. No 2nd stringers will even play so why are we doing this? - Does MacDonald see any value in these games and if so, what is it? :30- The Mariners are in Toronto this afternoon to take on the Blue Jays and our ALCS foes seem to be having the same type of season as we are. Tonight won't be quite the pitching advantage for our guys as Emerson Hancock takes the mound for us and Dylan Cease steps up for the Blue Jays. :45- It's time to get Reckless at Breakfast; it's a special edition! Major League Baseball has the chance to introduce some excitement and draw some attention to their offseason, but there's no way the MLBPA will allow it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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HUGH MILLEN'S X's and O's We've been pretty harsh on preseason this morning, but Hugh does find some merits in the NFL's preseason games. Jalen Milroe will play all four quarters tonight- does Hugh have any expectations? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - G is for Geno Suarez: He was on the waiver wire and the Mariners weren't the only team to pass on the good vibes. - H is for Hancock- no we don't have the pitching advantage tonight, but that's not a shot at Emerson Hancock - I is for Insulted- Adam Jude reported that Bryce Miller has been approached about moving to the bullpen and we hope he's not insulted by that. :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HUGH MILLEN'S X's and O's We've been pretty harsh on preseason this morning, but Hugh does find some merits in the NFL's preseason games. Jalen Milroe will play all four quarters tonight- does Hugh have any expectations? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - G is for Geno Suarez: He was on the waiver wire and the Mariners weren't the only team to pass on the good vibes. - H is for Hancock- no we don't have the pitching advantage tonight, but that's not a shot at Emerson Hancock - I is for Insulted- Adam Jude reported that Bryce Miller has been approached about moving to the bullpen and we hope he's not insulted by that. :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease, Jays icon Buck Martinez     This week in Deep Left Field, it's the first time in a long time that the Blue Jays have lost ground in the playoff race, but they're heading into September well within striking distance of the leader in the chase for the American League's final wild card spot. Thursday, that's the Cleveland Guardians, but that seems to change on a daily basis. We look back at the Jays' 3-3 Week That Was, with an emphasis on the Shane Bieber injury news that has made the climb toward a playoff position that much more difficult. Dylan Cease joins us, possibly on the way to a Cy Young award, to talk about what the Jays have to do in September to make it back to the post-season. He also discusses his artistic endeavours, with his work currently on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and how much he's gotten to explore Toronto in the first season of his seven-year deal with the Jays. Buck Martinez is being inducted into the Jays' new Hall of Excellence on the weekend, and the iconic Jays player and broadcaster, who also managed the team for 215 games, joins us to reflect on an incredible career that is more than deserving of Blue Jays immortality. Plus, a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer's start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk's hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who've won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) analyzes Brett Bateman's centerfield tendencies, Dylan Cease's dominance, and his view of the infamous John Gibbons-Ted Lilly scuffle. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:12:38) of Baseball Prospectus provides thoughts on the Astros parting ways with their general manager, the AL Wild Card race and when Shohei Ohtani could pitch again. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by previewing the Blue Jays' upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. They take a closer look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s defence at first base, as well as Dylan Cease's Cy Young candidacy. The boys also react to the NHL Network's ranking of the league's best centres and where Auston Matthews ranks on the list. After the break, Chris Russo (21:05) of Mad Dog Sports Radio and ESPN's First Take joins the show to discuss the American League Wild Card race, the Jays' potential playoff path, Guerrero Jr.'s season, the Yankees' World Series expectations, Bo Bichette's time with the Mets, and expectations for the New York Jets. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the off-day editon, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' series loss against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays' playoff chances as they enter a lighter stretch in the schedule, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s underwhelming return to the lineup, and why Dylan Cease's ongoing velocity issues are becoming a concern. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (29:47) to weigh in on whether the Jays are better without Vladdy in the lineup, the timeline on the team's plan to 'fix' his swing, and their playoff outlook after a difficult nine-game stretch. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays return home with a big opportunity in front of them. Arden and Ben discuss the state of the team (00:50), Kazuma Okamoto's production (36:53) and the pitching puzzle (46:15). 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to talk about Nathan Lukes' big time performance on Saturday, Dylan Cease's start, Jose Soriano and the 6th inning on Sunday and the inconsistent offence from Toronto. Afterwards, Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:24) breaks down how the Jays could deploy Spencer Arrighetti for the remainder of the season, Charles McAdoo's recent play, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. Following that, Sho and Daniele present their lineups if Vladdy was moved down the batting order to provide the Jays with more stable production (49:36). In the final segment, Jared Diamond (1:16:38) of Wall Street Journal talks about some of the most intriguing awards races, the letdown seasons of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh's 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kaitlyn McGrath, Sportsnet 590 The FAN contributor, gives her biggest takeaways from the Blue Jays tough 13 game stretch; including where the Jays offense could go from here and how to prepare for a future lineup if Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 2026 season becomes the norm, the confidence level for the Jays starting rotation. Adnan Virk (24:20), MLB Network host, discusses the MLB's competitive balance, if the current state of the American League wild card race is good for baseball, Dylan Cease's chances at the Cy Young and the National League MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstein debate if the Blue Jays remaining schedule against sub .500 teams is what it seems on the surface. Next, (15:00) they talk about Dylan Cease's season as the Blue Jays most valuable player and the Jays being selected to play in the 2027 Little League Classic. Jon Morosi, MLB Network Insider, joins (25:00) the show to analyze what it means for the Jays to be chosen to play in the Little League Classic, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s superstar status amidst his poor season, and the other teams competing with Jays in the American League Wild Card race. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Yankees to even the series at one game apiece in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes, who had a pinch-hit RBI single and a solo shot that stood up as the game-winner - should he be considered an everyday player at this point? They get into Louis Varland, who rescued this game in the ninth inning for his 29th save of the season, and also chat about Dylan Cease, who struck out eight over 6.2 IP - despite the walks, how important was Cease's ability to battle out of tight spots? Plus, they discuss the return of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the IL, and chat Charles McAdoo continuing to impress.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former MLB pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson (2:03) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how pitcher Nick Martinez has found his rhythm on the mound after years of switching between starting and bullpen roles, what Liam Hicks has brought to the catching and hitting core, how the Rays can become the best version of themselves and capture the AL East, and hitting coach Chad Mottola's ability to connect this his players. The guys hear from Blue Jays manager John Schneider ahead of the series against the Rays before bringing on Sportsnet's MLB columnist Shi Davidi (31:50) to chat about the rotation for the week, if there's concern with a dip in Dylan Cease's velocity, and can George Springer swing through his shoulder issues.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made MLB history on Saturday by hitting three home runs in his first three major league at-bats. Corey Pieper breaks down a historic big league debut, a massive wave of weekend injury news, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lands on the 7-day IL with a head injury, while Abner Uribe, Colt Emerson, Davis Martin, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler Soderstrom also hit the injured list. Meanwhile, Ketel Marte, Brice Turang, Hunter Goodman, Taylor Ward, and Dansby Swanson are all dealing with various day-to-day ailments, while Nolan Arenado awaits MRI results, Justin Wrobleski manages forearm tightness, and Logan Webb battled through back and shoulder tightness during his start. On the recovery front, Chris Bassitt returned from the IL, Shane McClanahan is slated to return Monday, and both Joe Boyle and Brett Callahan earned roster additions. On the diamond, big performances in the studs column feature Joshua Baez making history with a three-home-run MLB debut, Clay Holmes matching up with Matthew Liberatore, Chase Burns dueling Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber facing Gerrit Cole, Yoshinobu Yamamoto battling Robert Gasser, Sonny Gray against Jared Jones, Randy Dobnak against Reid Detmers, Ryan Weathers facing Dylan Cease, Eury Perez dueling Nick Lodolo, and Logan Henderson matching up with Tarik Skubal, alongside strong outings from Miguel Vargas, Ben Malgeri, Pete Alonso hitting in the leadoff spot, Gunnar Henderson, Brandon Pfaadt, Jac Caglianone, Kyle Freeland, Michael McGreevy, Drew Gilbert, Jakob Marsee, Joey Cantillo, Jesus Luzardo, Alec Bohm, Emerson Hancock, Nolan Arenado, Jacob Misiorowski, Henry Bolte, Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Trevor Rogers, Ronald Acuna Jr., Bryce Elder, Casey Mize, Bo Bichette, Lawrence Butler, Jacob Lopez, Noah Cameron, and Jake Bauers. Conversely, notable struggles in the duds section included Jackson Jobe, Jake Bennett, Gavin Williams, AJ Ewing, George Kirby, Andres Munoz, Seth Lugo, Matthew Boyd, Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos, Connor Prielipp, Hayden Wesneski, Patrick Sandoval, Spencer Jones and Trent Grisham going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Dillon Dingler going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Edward Cabrera getting hit hard in his return, Kumar Rocker dueling Gage Jump, Troy Melton, Sean Burke, and Andrew Painter. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers critical free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, hosts Tim Murray and Matt Youmans provide in-depth analysis of Major League Baseball matchups, focusing on key players like Dylan Cease and Blake Snell. Tune in for expert betting insights, team updates, and strategies to enhance your sports betting experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open Tuesday's show on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a quick recap of Essler's round at TPC Sawgrass, where he parred the famous island green 17th hole, before turning to a Monday betting recap in which the Brewers moneyline fell short again but an over in the Astros game cashed thanks to a three run 10th inning. From there the hosts work through a full Tuesday MLB card. At 3:26 they break down Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates visiting Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins, questioning whether Skenes at minus 112 is a gift or a trap given his rough road numbers, and landing on Miami in the first five innings with the under. At 7:14 the focus shifts to Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland Guardians against Drew Anderson and the Detroit Tigers, with rain in the forecast and both hosts wary of laying a price behind Anderson in what could turn into a bullpen day for Detroit. At 11:25 the hosts return to a familiar theme, fading Bryan Woo's brutal road splits as the Seattle Mariners visit Ryan Weathers and the New York Yankees, backing New York in the first five innings. At 14:53 they weigh Dylan Cease's heavy recent workload, including a one hit shutout of Boston, as the Red Sox visit Toronto, with Essler leaning the over and Manji preferring Toronto in the first five given his lack of trust in the Blue Jays offense. At 19:05 the Mets visit the Braves, with Nolan McLean and Martin Perez both trending toward an over, backed by New York's recent history of hammering Perez. At 22:49 the card closes with the Brewers visiting the Padres, where sharp money has pushed the line toward San Diego despite the majority of tickets sitting on Kyle Harrison, leading both hosts to the Padres and the under. The hosts also run through a batch of additional games, including a look at Hunter Brown starting in San Francisco and a Los Angeles Dodgers team total play against Kansas City's Michael Wacha, tying into the ripple effects of the Tarik Skubal trade. At 29:30 the show shifts into its recurring NFL win total series with a full breakdown of the San Francisco 49ers, who sit near nine and a half wins for the coming season. Manji lays out the offseason additions of Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, the return of Deebo Samuel, and last year's plus 66 point differential in a loaded NFC West, while Essler zeroes in on a difficult closing schedule that includes the league's first regular season game in Australia against a Los Angeles Rams team now featuring Myles Garrett after his blockbuster trade away from Cleveland. The two hosts land on opposite sides of the total, with Essler leaning under and Manji taking the over and projecting a ten win season if the roster stays healthy. The episode wraps with best bets from both hosts, Essler backing the Yankees moneyline against Seattle and Manji riding the Dodgers team total over against Kansas City, plus a lighthearted exchange about fantasy football plans for the year. Cash That Ticket airs daily on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, delivering sharp, matchup by matchup betting analysis across baseball, football, and beyond for listeners chasing an edge on every card. New episodes continue tomorrow with a breakdown of the Kansas City Chiefs win total heading into the AFC West race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 2 on OverDrive! OverDrive Host Jamie McLennan joins to go around the biggest NHL offseason storylines and MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Trey Yesavage's injury, Dylan Cease's dominance and the fourth out rule and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Trey Yesavage's status for the season, the starting pitching injuries, Dylan Cease's impact and the Cy Young Award race, the strange fourth out play, how the run counted for the Red Sox and more.

Bryce Miller keeps trending down (3:00). ... Dylan Cease is dominating (8:12). ... Nathaniel Lowe is doing some nice things (15:01). ... Ronald Acuña just had a wild game (17:00). ... News (22:04): Hunter Greene is unlikely to return. ... Let's do a temperature check on Cristopher Sanchez (36:35). ... What's up with Foster Griffin (44:55)? ... Who's hot and who's not (55:16)? ... Bombs away for the Reds (1:00:54). ... We wrap up with waiver wire adds, bullpens and streamers (1:06:05).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the National League MVP race after Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani both hit two home runs in the finale of the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys dive deep into PCA's leap as a hitter—including cutting his chase rate by 7.5%—and contrast his elite center field defense with Ohtani's offensive dominance and 85.2 innings on the mound. They also run through the rest of the MLB awards landscape, including Yordan Alvarez commanding the AL MVP, Dylan Cease battling Cam Schlittler for the AL Cy Young, Jacob Misiorowski facing Cristopher Sanchez for NL Cy Young, and key Rookie of the Year contenders. Next, the mailbag opens up for a series of wild conspiracy theories and listener emails. The hosts evaluate whether Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers to fuel salary cap animosity, debate whether non-Dodgers front offices hold a "loser mentality," address a Washington Nationals fan's frustration over trading core stars, and discuss why Gen Z players keep trolling about whether Babe Ruth was a real person. Finally, it's Friday, which means it's time for "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Highlights from "The Good" include the Boston Red Sox's wild 13-inning comeback against the Chicago White Sox and Jefry Yan's leaping strikeout debut for the New York Mets. "The Bad" covers Harrison Bader's fire truck scooter accident and Kevin Gausman's daughter roasting the Blue Jays. "The Uggla features Dave Dombrowski defending Alec Bohm using RBI statistics and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio giving an unprompted rant about former Phillies players.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Cubs Sweep the Dodgers (02:18) — NL MVP Debate: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani (20:57) — Award Races: AL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year (30:13) — Mailbag: Tarik Skubal Trade & Salary Cap Conspiracy Theories (39:22) — Mailbag: Front Office Mindsets & Nats Fan Despair (53:30) — Mailbag: Does Gen Z Believe Babe Ruth Was Real? (57:44) — The Good: Red Sox 13-Inning Comeback & Jefry Yan's Leaping Debut (01:06:40) — The Bad: Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident & Gausman's Daughter Roasts Blue Jays (01:10:09) — The Uggla: Dave Dombrowski Defends Alec Bohm's RBIs & Vic Fangio's Phillies Rant (01:16:09) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: