Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Lauer

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Giants to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Eric Lauer, who notched seven strikeouts over six innings of work - where would this team be without his contributions in 2025? What is he doing to find this level of success? They discuss the bottom of the order remaining the team MVPs, including getting RBIs from Will Wagner, Ernie Clement, and Tyler Heineman. Plus, they get into needs for the team at the trade deadline, and also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his continuing struggles in the month of July. 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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at White Sox 2PM ET—Eric Lauer gets the start for Toronto. Lauer appeared in thirteen games with an ERA of 2.65 with WHIP of 1.02. The left hander fans 25.1% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 32.8% with 1.06 home runs per nine innings. Adrian Houser is starting for Chicago.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto's 9th win in a row, including José Berríos' start, the flurry of home runs and the culture of the Blue Jays. ESPN's Jesse Rogers (35:03) reveals front office trade deadline stories. FanGraphs' Davy Andrews (54:56) gives his take on the George Springer renaissance. Lastly, The Athletic's Mitch Bannon (1:21:51) shares his trade deadline targets and discusses the impact of Eric Lauer's emergence with the 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.

The Toronto Blue Jays are clinging to a playoff spot, but their glaring weaknesses could derail a promising season. Meanwhile, the CFL's power structure is crumbling, and two Canadian boxers are fighting for career-defining wins on the global stage. This episode delivers unfiltered analysis on:1. Blue Jays' Trade Deadline Priorities (1:59)The bullpen's ticking time bomb: Why Chad Green's struggles demand an external fixRotation insurance: Scherzer's health risks and Eric Lauer's unsustainable magicThe right-handed bat dilemma: How to upgrade without disrupting chemistry2. CFL Week 6 Power Rankings (14:44)Saskatchewan's #1 debut: Elite defense or beneficiary of Montreal's collapse?The Alouettes' QB crisis: Macleod Bethel-Thompson's limitations exposedCalgary's dark-horse potential: The Stamps' blueprint for beating Winnipeg3. Combat Sports' Hidden Stories Taylor/Serrano 3 undercard: Chantelle Cameron's redemption arc and Olympic hero Tammara Thibeault's homecoming moment (22:36)Stevenson/Zepeda sleeper fights: Why Morrell vs. Khataev could upstage the main event (30:00)4. Wrestling's Highs & LowsRAW's missed opportunities: Bron Breakker's star power vs. confusing booking (34:54)NXT Great American Bash: Can Joe Hendry salvage a thin card? (54:14)AEW's All-In final push: Moxley/Ospreay's dream clash and Storm vs. Mone's war of words (59:16

On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss FAAB related news from the week prior while focusing on players that could be available to pick up off your waiver wire during the June 6th FAAB run. Aaron Nola will throw a bullpen on Sunday and continue rehab in Clearwater where he'll need a couple more bullpens before starting live BP so he's still a ways away from possibly returning. Meanwhile, Taijuan Walker returns to PHI rotation, set to start on Tuesday. Mick Abel has been sent down to AAACHC lose Jameson Taillon with a right calf strain. Jordan Wicks takes his place on the CHC rosterNYY lose Clarke Schmidt to right forearm tightnessMax Muncy (of the Dodgers) will be out at least the next 6 weeks with a left knee bone bruiseCorbin Carroll already starting in RF for ACL (Arizona Complex League). Expect him back for the D backs soon. Casey Schmitt to the IL with pain in his hand/wrist after being hit. Tyler Fitzgeerald back with SF and Matt Chapman starting rehab assignment this weekend. ATL DFA's Alex Verdugo, activate Jurickson ProfarSpencer Schwellenbach to the IL with a fractured elbow. Brandon Woodruff expected to make season debut on SundayEstuery Ruiz called up by LADBAL optioned Dylan Carlson, expected to bring back Tyler O'Neil this weekendLuis L Ortiz suspended while MLB investigates possible gambling ties. TEX bring back Jake Burger from IL and options Josh JungPowerWill Benson (26%, 11%)SpeedJacob Young (68%, 11%)OpportunityHa-Seong Kim (21%, 7%)Wins and K'sDean Kremer (88%, 12%) - vs MIA; Trevor Rogers (43% OC) - vs MIA; Eric Lauer (79%, 11%) - @ CWS; Sean Burke (54%, 3%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Aaron Civale (21%, 4%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Adian Houser (81%, 6%) - vs TOR; Brandon Walter (98%, 62%) - vs CLE; Colton Gordon (98%, 23%) - vs TEX; andrew Heaney (81%, 49%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Bailey Falter (72%, 8%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Andre Pallante (83%, 7%) - vs WAS, vs ATL; Ben Casparias (83%, 51%) - @ SFRatiosAdrian MorejonSavesMatt Strahm (98%, 47%)Wild Card  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final play of the game - how great has Ernie Clement been this season? Rog also discusses another terrific start from Eric Lauer, the offence breaking through in the sixth inning, and a great 10th inning from Chad Green. 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.

Coming off a break from the Exit Philosophy podcast, Griff and Mal return with plenty to talk about as the Blue Jays complete a four-game sweep of the Yankees to take over top spot in the resurgent AL East. How have the Jays gone from two games below .500 on May 28 to the current status of battling for first with the Yanks and Rays? What have been the biggest surprises for this Jays team over the first 88 games? Who are the most important players? What about the injuries? Did injuries to Anthony Santander, Andres Gimenez and Daulton Varsho, in fact, allow the team to discover some diamonds in the rough that have made this lineup deeper and stronger? Griff and Mal discuss the Blue Jays' major need at the trade deadline and the state of the starting rotation, given the iffy status of Max Scherzer and the likelihood Eric Lauer will suffer some sort of lull later in the year. Will they add an arm? The '25 All-Star Game is almost at hand, and Vlad Guerrero Jr. has earned the starting nod at first base with Alejandro Kirk as the AL's second catcher. Does Vlad's season thus far warrant him being deserving starter? What should be the criteria for being an all-star? They discuss the MLB's biggest trade of the year and the lingering anger in Boston over Rafael Devers being dealt to the Giants. Was Devers being selfish, or did the Red Sox front office mishandle the situation of Alex Bregman taking Raffy's position with no discussion. Finally, there's an Ironbacks report and update, after half a season at historic George Taylor Field in St. Catharines. Mal and Griff give their impressions on the newest team in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. INDEX: 0:00 Intro   2:36 Other sports clear the way as Raptors fire Ujiri + Shai Gilgeous Alexander and growing the sport  8:29 Florida Panthers repeat Stanley Cup. How close were the Leafs? 10:23 The Blue Jays historic run of 33 games and reading into current slim run differential 17:36 Blue Jays four biggest surprise players  29:25 Analyzing the starting rotation in the age of Lauer and Scherzer 36:00 Biggest Potential Buzz Kills for the Jays hopes   42:50 Analysis of Rafael Devers deal to Giants. Selfish?   47:33 Vlad is the AL all-star starting first baseman. Should he be? 51:42 Niagara Ironbacks Update. Learning to love long bus rides and tallboys. ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

LA Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Blue Jays 7PM ET— Kyle Hendricks gets the start for LA. Hendricks in sixteen starts carries an ERA of 4.66 with WHIP of 1.30. Veteran fans 16.2% with 6.2% walks. Ground balls dealt at 39.1% with 1.55 home runs per nine innings. Eric Lauer is starting for Toronto.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to win the rubber match in Boston, and finish the road trip 4-2! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen shutting down the Red Sox bats late in the game - how important was it for all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, and Jeff Hoffman to show up in big moments, especially on the road? They discuss the biggest needs for the team at the trade deadline, Bo Bichette's contract status, and also get into Eric Lauer's 4.1 IP allowing three earned runs. Plus, with a four-game series vs. the Yankees starting tomorrow, is a 2-2 record acceptable or do the Jays need to go 3-1 with a big opportunity to gain some ground? 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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Red Sox 1:35PM ET—Eric Lauer will start for Toronto. Lauer in eleven appearances deals with an ERA of 2.21 with WHIP of 1.01. The left hander fans 26.1% with 8% walks. Ground balls served at 30.3% with 1.11 home runs per nine innings. Walker Buehler is starting for Boston. Buehler has thirteen starts with an ERA of 6.29 with WHIP of 1.57. The right hander strikes out 20% with 8.3% walks. Ground balls are 44.8% with 1.86 home runs per nine innings.

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting analyze the FAAB-related news of the week and discuss some players to pick up during Sunday's FAAB run.Chandler Simpson recalled by TB, Kameron Misner optioned to Triple-ALuisangel Acuña, Francisco Alvarez, and Jared Young optioned to Triple-A by the Mets. Mark Vientos returned Friday (DH hitting 6th)Jeimer Candelario designated for assignment by the RedsChase Burns makes MLB debut for CINJake Fraley to IL, Austin Hays activatedTyler Fitzgerald optioned to Triple-A by the GiantsCorbin Carroll to IL, Jake McCarthy recalledDiamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on the IL and call up Blaze AlexanderJordan Lawler injured his hamstring, will be shut down for another month in AAABen Brown optioned to Triple-AGriffin Canning left Thursday's game early with ankle injury. Opening for Mets' rotation?Wyatt Langford to IL for TEX, backdated. Expected back in a weekBryce Harper is expected back during next week's homestand. Who will lose out with his return?Power (HR, RBI)Wenceel Perez (33% OC); Andrew Benintendi (98%, 29%); Gary Sanchez (97%, 51%) Speed (R, SB)Zach McKinstry (93%, 48%); Isaac Collins (67%, 6%)Opportunity (AB, AVG)Mike Tauchman (40%, 4%); Lenyn Sosa (25%, 0%); Jake Meyers (98%, 88%)Pitching Volume (Wins, K's)Trevor Rogers (53%, 7%); Charlie Morton (62% OC); Tomoyuki Sugano (93%, 77%); Richard Fitts (37%, 3%); Eric Lauer (49%, 7%); Slade Cecconi (90%, 37%); David Festa (63%, 33%); Simeon Woods-Richardson (16%, 1%); Tyler Anderson (63%, 14%); Emerson Hancock (42%, 4%); Patrick Corbin (72%, 12%); Bryce Elder (58%, 22%); Chase Burns (0%); Andrew Heaney (95%, 50%); Erick Fedde (98%, 59%); Andre Pallante (67%, 3%); Ryne Nelson (97%, 64%); Randy Vasquez (19%, 3%), Stephen Kolek (56%, 15%), Yu Darvish (84%, 15%)Ratios (ERA, WHIP)Yariel Rodriguez; Braydon FisherSavesGrant TaylorWild CardAndrew Painter  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 15-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Chris Bassitt allowing eight earned runs (nine total) over 2.0+ IP of work - given his body of work, do you just throw that start out moving forward? They also discuss the struggles of Mason Fluharty - does he need a break, or does the bullpen at-large need a slight reinforcement? Plus, they look ahead to what Eric Lauer might provide in the 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.

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer, former Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister   This week in Deep Left Field, we present two in-depth, long form, incredible conversations. First, we get to know left-hander Eric Lauer, who emerged seemingly out of nowhere to be arguably the Jays' best pitcher over the past couple of months, and inarguably the one they would be lost without at this point in the season. Then, we get a fresh perspective on the biggest Blue Jays moment of the 21st century. Current Arizona Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister was managing the Texas Rangers when Jose Bautista hit his iconic BatFlip home run. He looks back on that moment - and shares the incredible story that led to him getting to the major leagues - and tries to convince us that Rougned Odor is a good guy.  

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-6 win over the Guardians to open the three-game series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence producing 10 runs on 14 hits - including a George Springer grand slam - is this something that we'll continue to see during these next ten games? They also get into Eric Lauer allowing one run over 5.1 IP - has he permanently earned that fifth rotation spot? Plus, they discuss the bullpen usage - could that bite them with Max Scherzer up on Wednesday? 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 recap the Blue Jays' win over the Guardians, where the bullpen struggled, Eric Lauer continued to impress, and the bats were alive. Arden Zwelling (30:37) joins from Cleveland to preview Max Scherzer's start and Lauer's journey to becoming the pitcher he is today. Paul Sporer (52:06) recaps Chase Burns' electric debut and previews Paul Skenes vs. Jacob Misiorwski today. Lastly, Doug Fox (1:14:12) discusses his chat with Joe Sclafani, Blue Jays director of player development, and gives his thoughts on Tucker Toman, Cutter Coffey, Orelvis Martinez and other Blue Jays prospects.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben & Brent kick off discussing the Blue Jays' strong start to their road trip, highlighted by a 10-6 win over the Guardians. They analyze Eric Lauer's potential as a solid rotation starter and emphasize the team's often-overlooked defensive strength, which contributes to their success. The duo also praises George Springer's crucial Grand Slam while expressing concern over the bullpen's performance and the uncertainty surrounding Max Scherzer as a starter. They wrap up the hour with a look at the upcoming NBA draft, the Celtics' strategies, and the Nuggets considering trading the Joker (32:26).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays with a quick look back on last night's win. The hosts welcome on Dan Shulman, TV voice of the Blue Jays on Sportsnet, to chat about how solid Eric Lauer has been in 2025, Ernie Clement's impressive season, and what Andrés Giménez brings to the team. They then tee up Max Scherzer return to the mound tonight with thoughts on the uncertainty that surrounds him and how important he could be to the rotation moving forward. The a.m. duo then turn their attention to the Leafs with the NHL draft quickly approaching on Friday. B&B look at the team's recent poor history at the draft and what the strategy might be without a pick in the first round. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (24:13) stops by to talk about some potential targets, before pivoting to the soccer pitch to examine Canada's pursuit of the Gold Cup after winning their group and advancing to the next round of the tournament.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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate the Blue Jays needs at the MLB trade deadline (00:00) and the sustainability of the starter depth with Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer starting consecutive games, before taking a look at the front office's off-season additions as the Jays approach the mid-season mark. Later, JD and Ben discuss their differences in handling sports-pain amidst JD's Oklahoma City Thunder trauma (39:31).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 share their reactions to Ernie Clement's promotion to the No. 2 spot in the batting order, Eric Lauer's start against the Cleveland Guardians, and why they're still optimistic about Jeff Hoffman coming out of his struggles in the 9th innings. Then, Guardians TV analyst Chris Gimenez (32:24) stops by to chat about Cleveland's issues against left-handed pitchers, Logan Allen's adjustments since his last start against the Blue Jays, why Emmanuel Clase could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline, Cade Smith's strong ability to keep the ball in the yard, and what he would keep an eye on when Max Scherzer returns to the mound.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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Al Ninos. Blue Jays at Guardians 6:40 PM ET—Eric Lauer will start for Toronto. Lauer appeared in ten games carrying an ERA Of 2.29 with WHIP of 0.93. The left hander fans 26.1% with 8% walks. Ground balls are 30.3% with 1.02 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 3.59. Logan Allen is starting for Cleveland.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the questions on everyone's mind: what's up with Jeff Hoffman? Can the Jays afford to keep him in the closer role? Should Yariel Rodríguez see more save opportunities? When is Yimi García returning? They also discuss the two runs from the Jays offence - can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver more runs in big moments? - and get into Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over six innings of work. Plus, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer are going to start the first two games of the Cleveland series - what are expectations for both starters? 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.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) break down a bevy of fantasy baseball news and topics - the acquisition of Rafael Devers, expectations for Eury Perez & Jacob Misiorowski, the impending returns of Nathan Eovaldi, Hunter Greene & Max Scherzer, hitters to bench this weekend, and a look ahead at Week 14 FAAB featuring Brady House.Injuries and NewsRafael Devers with the big F.U. to the Red SoxWilmer Flores' playing timeWhat's the matter with Jung Hoo Lee?Kyle Harrison (BOS) and Carson Whisenhunt (SF)Hyeseong Kim and Michael ConfortoEury & The MizGabby MorenoEmmet Sheehan demoted (and missing a second "t")Shane The Grain SmithPitchers Returning Soon & ExpectationsShotaGreeneEovaldiReese OlsonDarvishMad MaxSnell & GlasnowDrop Nola? Tylor (Megill) and Tyler (Mahle)Michael King pinchedWeekend MatchupsDiamondbacks in Coors - who to startGuardians in SactownCardinals to benchFAAB Look-AheadBest schedules next weekTop 15-team addsTrevor Rogers and Eric Lauer?Get Profar nowMichael Toglia and Rowdy Tellez, Boppers Inc.Top 12-team targetswww.FTNfantasy.com

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Scherzer, who threw 4.1 IP of scoreless ball alongside eight strikeouts for the Bisons - could his next start be in a Blue Jays uniform? 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 recap Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. guiding the Blue Jays to another win vs. the Diamondbacks, and Eric Lauer making a claim for a starting pitching spot. Michael Rosen (30:53) discusses why changeups are weird. Geoff Pontes (51:00) breaks down Toronto's most MLB-ready prospects and guys that are catching his eye. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian (1:19:51) pops in to give his take on the Blue Jays, the AL East, Rafael Devers 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 affiliate.

Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays' latest win, highlighting an unexpected start and the lineup's performance since Addison Barger joined the top three. They analyze Eric Lauer's outing and its potential impact on the Jays' playoff hopes. The duo also shares insights on the NHL's investigation into the Oilers' use of LTIR with Evander Kane and the implications of the timing (13:35).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 kick off the second hour with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final before going to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including whether Vladdy is a 'slow starter,' where Addison Barger fits best, Ernie Clement's potential and much more. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall stops by (28:00) to share why he's not a fan of Vladdy hitting third in the order, the next step in Barger's development, how Eric Lauer has found success with his fastball, whether there's any concern for the bullpen's increased workload and how the Jays have gotten the best out of Alejandro Kirk.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Cardinals to complete the sweep in St. Louis! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance of the bats once again - in what was their 21st comeback win, how do they keep taking these dramatic victories? They discuss Ernie Clement's home run, the continuing great play of Eric Lauer on bullpen days, and Yariel Rodríguez locking down a save - should he get continue to get save opportunities if Jeff Hoffman falters? 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.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Twins to start a nine-game road trip in Minneapolis! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays winning another bullpen day - between Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Mason Fluharty, Yariel Rodríguez, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman, can the Jays still continue winning these patched together starts? He discusses the offence, including Addison Barger ripping another home run, Alejandro Kirk continuing to hit with two strikes, and Bo Bichette padding his team-leading RBI total. Plus, some updates on Spencer Turnbull and 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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Twins 8PM ET—Eric Lauer will start for Toronto. Lauer appeared in seven games with an ERA of 2.28 with WHIP of 0.89. The left hander fans 24.4% with 8.9% walks. Grounders are 32.2% with 1.14 home runs per nine innings. Chris Paddack gets the start for Minnesota.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Bowden Francis, who gave up seven earned runs in less than two innings of work - is his time in the starting rotation over? If it is, are there any real options to replace him? They do get into the few positives, including Eric Lauer's relief outing, Addison Barger mashing his sixth home run in his fourth straight game, and Davis Schneider going yard for the first time in 2025. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Rangers to take the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Bo Bichette's late-game pinch-hit home run to deliver the game's only runs - does that mean the back issue isn't as big a problem as previously thought? They also discuss the outstanding bullpen game, as Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Braydon Fisher, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman combine for one hit and 13 strikeouts. Plus, how can the Jays be more efficient with their high payroll levels going forward both this year and in future years? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rangers 8PM ET— Eric Lauer is starting for Toronto. Lauer appeared in five games posting an ERA of 3.31 with WHIP of 1.10. The left hander fans 24.6% with 7.7% walks. Ground ball rate of 30.2% with 1.65 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.59. Tyler Mahle gets the start for Texas.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the three-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and begin with a discussion on Anthony Santander and Jonatan Clase - if Santander was available to pinch hit at the end of the game, should he have come in for Clase in the seventh inning? Does that speak to the confidence level John Schneider has in Santander right now? Plus, they get into the outing for Eric Lauer, the performance from Braydon Fisher, and their first (regular season) glimpse at Steinbrenner Field. 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.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 walk-off win over the Tigers at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to big moments from both Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk - did AJ Hinch make a key mistake in walking Anthony Santander to get to Clement? How hard was it for Alejandro Kirk to come off the bench to deliver his game-tying pinch-hit RBI single? They also get into Nathan Lukes throwing out Gleyber Torres at second base, the piggyback start from Eric Lauer and Yariel Rodríguez, and the bullpen at-large holding it down long enough for the bats to deliver a win. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Tigers at Blue Jays 3PM ET—Reese Olson starts for Detroit. Olson has eight starts on the year, producing an ERA of 3.38 with WHIP of 1.29. The right hander fans 24.7% with 9.9% walks. Ground balls dished at 49.1% with limited home run damage. Eric Lauer will start for Toronto. Lauer appeared in three games with an ERA of 2.00 and WHIP of 0.78. The left hander strikes out 28.1% with 9.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 36.8% with no homers allowed.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Mariners to complete the sweep on Mother's Day! They take your texts, and get right to the offensive explosion by the Jays' bats, including a three-run Springer Dinger to blow the game open - what is different about Springer's approach so far this year? They also get into big moments for Addison Barger, the bottom of the order (including Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes), and Alejandro Kirk ripping another huge double. Plus, both José Ureña and Eric Lauer got a fair bit of run in holding down the Mariners offence - what should expectations look like for them going forward? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. LA Angles MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Angels 9:38PM ET—Eric Lauer gets the start for Toronto. Lauer has one appearance allowed two earned runs with four strikeouts in four innings at home to the Red Sox. He received a minor league contract and worked in the minors this season. In MLB he has a career ERA of 4.30 with WHIP of 1.37 in 600 innings with 8.56 strikes outs and 1.44 home runs per nine innings.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 10-2 defeat in last night's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. The boys sift through that stats that dictate just how bad Toronto's offense has been to start the season, before zooming out to discuss the level of panic around the organization and the fanbase. Jeff and Kevin take some time to debate if Pete Rose should be reinstated into Major League Baseball following Rob Manfred's meeting with United States President Donald Trump. Later on, Blue Jays play-by-play voice on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman (24:10), lays out some lineup changes that could help the team get back on track. Dan also dives into Eric Lauer's potential as a spot starter, Andrés Giménez' struggles of late, Bowden Francis' trouble limiting homeruns, and Kevin Gausman's extra day of rest.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.

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros MLB Betting Pick Prediction 6/16/2024 by Tony T. Tigers at Astros—Kenta Maeda is the starter for Detroit. Maeda has eleven starts in 2024 dealing with an ERA of 5.89 with WHIP of 1.40. The veteran has a K mark of 18.3% with 8.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 31.9% with 2.03 home runs per nine innings. Eric Lauer will start for Houston. Lauer makes his MLB debut after 12 appearances in Triple A with poor results. The lefthander had nine starts with a relief appearance with the Brewers last year with an ERA of 6.56 and WHIP of 1.67. He struck out 20.4% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls were 25% with 3.09 home runs per nine innings.

It's been almost two weeks now for Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton, FL, and a lot has happened so far. We have rumors swirling that prospect Jared Jones is actually battling for a rotation spot opposed to ultimately being sent down to Triple-A to 'work on things' as most prospects do this time of year. The second base battle has been something to monitor and so far its been a pretty tight battle. Jared Triolo, Liover Peguero, and even Nick Gonzales have had a solid showing through the early part of March. The Pirates just signed pitcher Eric Lauer to an MiLB deal and we also talk a little about him as well as the upcoming MLB Spring Breakout game between the Orioles and Pirates. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m

Craig Counsell is reportedly set to interview with the New York Mets, even before his contract expires at the end of the month. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses how that changes the perception of Counsell's future in Milwaukee and whether or not that decreases his chances of staying with the Brewers. Curt and host JR Radcliffe also discuss the departure of Eric Lauer and William Contreras's cryptic tweet. Oh yeah, and the team that beat the Brewers in the playoffs, the Arizona Diamondbacks, is heading to the World Series. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music interlude "Back In Time" by Dirk Dehler on Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org).

S4, E46: The Brewers outrighted Eric Lauer, bringing an unceremonious end to a rollercoaster Brewers' tenure. We break down the move and reignite the never-ending debate of the real winner of that trade. We spend most of the episode discussing dishing out grades to the hitters. They paint a more negative picture than last week's pitching grades. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarrelbanter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarrelbanter/support

Sounds lefty Eric Lauer joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his efforts to get back to the Brewers, his fantastic pickoff move relative to the new disengagement limitations, and his thoughts on the automatic ball/strike and challenge systems.

A sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates erased some of the damage from a six-game losing streak, but a new contender has emerged in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Cincinnati Reds and what type of danger they present, just a half-game behind first-place Milwaukee. Was the weekend against Pittsburgh indicative of a Brewers team that has found something or a Pirates team that can't keep pace in the chase? Milwaukee got some key players back (Wade Miley, Jesse Winker) and added a newcomer (Raimel Tapia) while Sal Frelick is also back to full speed in the minors. Should we expect to see him soon? Joey Wiemer's star turn continues, Eric Lauer is optioned back to AAA, Devin Williams has his first major hiccup of the season and Christian Yelich has become the team's steadiest hitter. Remembrew When looks back at another player who had a Teheran-like start to his Brewers career, and Curt Blanche looks ahead to the trade deadline. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music clips:  "ABC" by Jackson 5, "Red Hot Memories (Ice Cold Beer)" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Pursuit Music Logo" on SoundCloud and Bob Uecker on WTMJ 620-AM radio.

On this all questions episode, the guys talked about Christian Yelich's backness, Eric Lauer's bullpeness, Luke Voit and Keston Hiura's hurtness, Darrin Ruf's Brewerness and Tyler Black's Vottoness. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mketailgate/message

Christian Yelich closed the week with three home runs in two games; do we dare ask if he's 'back?' OK, not yet, but Milwaukee's left fielder showed some positive signs. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the big weeks from him, Joey Wiemer and Owen Miller and the continued slow starts from Jesse Winker, Eric Lauer, Luke Voit and more. Plus: Star Wars Night, AppleTV and a Dodgers reporter's slide mishap all make 3 Up 3 Down, with a Remembrew When looking back at perhaps the most famous Mother's Day game in MLB history. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music clips:  "ABC" by Jackson 5, "Red Hot Memories (Ice Cold Beer)" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Pursuit Music Logo" on SoundCloud and Bob Uecker on WTMJ 620-AM radio.

The Brewers went 4-2 in another solid week, though a long-term injury to Garrett Mitchell and some late-week bullpen woes put a downer on the team's continued hot start. Can the Brewers overcome the loss of Mitchell with their internal options for center field? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss. How worried should we be about the pen? What about Corbin Burnes' early struggles? Or Jesse Winker's? Meanwhile, Wade Miley and Eric Lauer are stepping up in a big way, and Rowdy Tellez is on fire. Remembrew When looks at some big innings and Curt Blanche has a take on Shohei Ohtani, who'll be in Milwaukee this weekend. Then, JR has two interviews, one with former Brewers pitcher Dave Bush, who's now pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox (45:00). He talks about his role on the 2008 team, his near no-hitters and his non-traditional path back to the big leagues as a coach. Then, a chat with Peter Strzelecki (54:50), off to a white-hot start out of the bullpen for Milwaukee. He talks about his new sinker, his love for basketball (and his Miami Heat fandom) and is ComPETE gear. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music clips:  "ABC" by Jackson 5, "Red Hot Memories (Ice Cold Beer)" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Pursuit Music Logo" on SoundCloud and Bob Uecker on WTMJ 620-AM radio.

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with a look at the starting pitchers typically available outside the Top 200 overall in early drafts. Rundown1:46 Pick 200-250 Overall Starting Pitchers (Lance McCullers Jr. Patrick Sandoval, Jack Flaherty, Sonny Gray, Edward Cabrera, Reid Detmers, Jameson Taillon, Aaron Ashby, José Berríos, Trevor Rogers, Jose Urquidy)26:03 Pick 250-300 (Eric Lauer, Marcus Stroman, Michael Kopech, Miles Mikolas, Merrill Kelly, Justin Steele, Zach Eflin, Noah Syndergaard, Roansy Contreras)43:44 Beyond Pick 300 (Martín Pérez, Carlos Carrasco, Cal Quantrill, Taijuan Walker, Aaron Civale, Eduardo Rodriguez, Steven Matz, Adam Wainwright)52:18 Rookies of Interest Available in Late Rounds (Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Drey Jameson, Ken Waldichuk, Eury Perez, Ricky Tiedemann, Daniel Espino, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Andrew Painter, Kyle Harrison, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Taj Bradley)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with a look at the starting pitchers typically available outside the Top 200 overall in early drafts.  Rundown 1:46 Pick 200-250 Overall Starting Pitchers (Lance McCullers Jr. Patrick Sandoval, Jack Flaherty, Sonny Gray, Edward Cabrera, Reid Detmers, Jameson Taillon, Aaron Ashby, José Berríos, Trevor Rogers, Jose Urquidy) 26:03 Pick 250-300 (Eric Lauer, Marcus Stroman, Michael Kopech, Miles Mikolas, Merrill Kelly, Justin Steele, Zach Eflin, Noah Syndergaard, Roansy Contreras) 43:44 Beyond Pick 300 (Martín Pérez, Carlos Carrasco, Cal Quantrill, Taijuan Walker, Aaron Civale, Eduardo Rodriguez, Steven Matz, Adam Wainwright) 52:18 Rookies of Interest Available in Late Rounds (Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Drey Jameson, Ken Waldichuk, Eury Perez, Ricky Tiedemann, Daniel Espino, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Andrew Painter, Kyle Harrison, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Taj Bradley) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Reynolds for three (1:00)! ... Is it time to drop Eric Lauer (5:40)? ... How does Alex Kirilloff rank among the hot corner infield adds (9:40)? ... What about these other waiver wire hitters (12:40)? ... How can we replace Jazz Chisholm (16:18)? ... Let's take a look at some strange stats, starting with Juan Soto (20:45). ... What about Castellanos, Drury and Pivetta (31:25)? ... News and notes (43:12): Yordan Alvarez had a nasty collision with Jeremy Peña. ... Jake Cronenworth and Rhys Hoskins had huge Junes (46:48). ... Time to add these two-start pitchers (48:27)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (51:05). Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Fantasy Baseball Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices