Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Lauer

Kyle Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and later threw out the potential go-ahead run at home plate. Miguel Rojas hit a pinch-hit homer to break a 3-3 tie. Eric Lauer threw a quality start, and the bullpen was nails (or at least nails-adjacent). Add it all up, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of their three-game series. Also, Tommy Edman returns tomorrow, and LA manager Dave Roberts announced that the corresponding move will be another DFA for Santiago Espinal. Jeff Snider and Clint Pasillas are here to talk about the game, Edman's return, and a lot more! Our recap, your reactions, LIVE right after the game! #Dodgers Tube in all season long! Use promo code DODGERS at https://www.discountpokershop.com/ and save 10% now! Text MLB to 64000 to save 20% on IQBar and get free shipping today! Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! PODCAST: Listen on BLEAV! ️ https://bit.ly/adbleav Listen on iTunes! ️ https://apple.co/3TXL8Vv Listen on Spotify! ️ http://bit.ly/3I9nW2S Listen on iHeart! ️ https://ihr.fm/3TXV5Cy SOCIAL: Follow Clint on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/realFRG Follow Clint on Instagram ️instagram.com/realfrg Follow Jeff Snider on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/snidog Follow Jeff Spiegel on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/JeffSpiegel Follow Kevin on Twitter/X ️twitter.com/skinner7kevin Follow the show on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/alldodgersla Follow the show on Instagram ️ instagram.com/alldodgerspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys react to the Dodgers' 10-run seventh inning explosion in Pittsburgh and debate whether Paul Skenes needs a trade out of town. Freddie Freeman hits career hit 2,500, sparking a conversation about where he ranks among the era's best first basemen and whether he enters the Hall of Fame as a Dodger, a Brave, or with a blank cap. Berge's Three Things covers Eric Lauer's strong start, Dalton Rushing's dirty slide and growing villain reputation, and Shohei Ohtani taking the mound in Pittsburgh. Kap and Cappy recap their chaotic night walking downtown LA, including an emergency pit stop at the Biltmore Hotel. Plus, Adam Schefter says the ingredients are there for an Aaron Donald comeback, and the guys break down how a limited role with the Rams could actually work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason, & Ireland. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to D'Marco Farr. The San Antonio Spurs steal game 3 in New York after the Knicks could not make a shot in the 4th quarter. FIRST PITCH with Greg Bergman. The Dodgers are taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates with Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pirates. Eric Lauer is on the mound for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and won 12-3 after an offensive explosion in the seventh inning. Eric Lauer matched Skenes on the mound, and Jeff Spiegel and Clint Pasillas were here to react to it all. Plus, Freddie Freeman gets career hit No. 2,500 and Will Smith misses his third consecutive game with a neck injury. Tube in all season long! Use promo code "DODGERS" and save 10% at https://www.discountpokershop.com/ Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dodger Talk with DV in the desert after the Dodgers defeat the Dbacks, 6-5. Freddie Freeman and Eric Lauer talk to the media. DV shares part of his pregame conversation with Emmet Sheehan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodger Talk with DV in the desert after the Dodgers defeat the Dbacks, 6-5. Freddie Freeman and Eric Lauer talk to the media. DV shares part of his pregame conversation with Emmet Sheehan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers continue to roll, winning another series and getting dominant performances from a pitching staff that may be turning into the biggest strength of the team. Drea and Anthony break down the Rockies sweep, including strong starts from Emmet Sheehan, Eric Lauer and Shohei Ohtani, plus signs that Mookie Betts is beginning to look like himself again. The conversation then shifts to a huge series against the Phillies, highlighted by Justin Wrobleski's dominant outing against Zack Wheeler, Ryan Ward's first MLB home run, another encouraging start from Roki Sasaki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 10-strikeout performance. They also discuss: Shohei Ohtani's frustration despite another dominant outing Mookie Betts' recent surge at the plate Emmet Sheehan's continued development Eric Lauer's impressive Dodgers debut Ryan Ward's emotional first MLB homer The bullpen collapse against Philadelphia Roki Sasaki's growing confidence Yoshinobu Yamamoto's ace-level performance Whether the Dodgers rotation is reaching another level Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming Diamondbacks series and what this recent stretch says about the Dodgers heading into the next phase of the season. ️ Hosted by Drea and Anthony on the Bleed Los Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler, Mike Mager and Marc Winokur to discuss a variety of recent fantasy baseball news and notes and look ahead at the top options in free agents and waivers this weekend. Topics Cristopher Sanchez's incredible scoreless streak Lesson about 1-year trends with pitchers Gerrit Cole, Schlittler and the Yankees rotation Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan The red-hot Nationals offense Can't stream against the White Sox anymore, but can against the White Sox Lawrence Butler and the A's outfield Agustin Ramirez and Joe Mack; the state of catchers Blake Dunn, Vaughn Grissom Eric Lauer and River Ryan's delay It's Jared Jones Week! Join us at https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Rockies. Kirsten's Corner. Dave Roberts and Mark Prior talk about newest starter, Eric Lauer. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 2024. Rick Monday shares about his incredible trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame. DV chats with Alex Call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Dodgers crushed the Colorado Rockies as Mookie Betts had a huge night, exploding offensively with two home runs. Will Smith and Andy Pages also had big nights as they scored 15 runs to extend their divisional lead to 3.5 games over the San Diego Padres. Jeff Spiegel and Kevin Skinner break it all down, including an impressive Dodgers debut from Eric Lauer, and a concerning Kiké Hernandez injury update postgame. Plus, injury updates on Tommy Edman, Evan Phillips, Brock Stewart and Jack Dreyer. Get your thoughts in on the Friend of the Show hotline! Send a voice memo to CallAllDodgers@gmail.com Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️  Patreon.com/realfrg   Or on YouTube Members! Youtube.com/@AllDodgers All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers defeat the Rockies, 5-3. Emmet Sheehan addresses the media after pitching 6 strong innings. Mark Prior talks about Eric Lauer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner returns with the May 26 edition of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas AM pregame.com podcast feed, covering a critical NHL elimination game and a full 13-game MLB slate in one of the busiest betting days of the early summer. On the ice, Griffin explains why he is not buying the Colorado Avalanche as road favorites against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. The Avs fell 5-3 in Game 3 and now trail 3-0, with Nathan MacKinnon's knee injury after blocking a shot adding serious uncertainty to Colorado's roster situation. Cale Makar returned from his own upper-body absence but Griffin says he never looked fully himself, and the backhand goal from Tomas Hertl that extended Vegas's lead was the moment that defined the game. Golden Knights minus 102 is his play. On the baseball side, Griffin works through every matchup on the board, starting with the Washington Nationals and Cade Cavalli against the Cleveland Guardians and Joey Cantillo, leaning Cleveland at minus 130. He covers the Tampa Bay Rays and Griffin Jax against a bullpen game, with former Rays righty Shane Baz, now an Oriole, having pitched well against Tampa recently, and finds value in the under on total first five at plus 100. He leans to Keider Montero and the under in Detroit against the Angels and Jack Kochanowicz, backs Boston and Ranger Suarez plus 100 over Spencer Strider and the Braves because Strider still needs to prove his return from elbow surgery is complete, monitors Sandy Alcantara and Miami against the Blue Jays and Braydon Fisher in a bullpen game, and sides with the Mets and David Peterson over the Reds and Chase Burns in a battle where plus money is simply too attractive to ignore. Kyle Harrison has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball since joining Milwaukee from Boston and Griffin respects him enormously but cannot pay minus 170. He leans under on Cam Schlittler and the Yankees against Kansas City and Bailey Falter after recounting how Lucas Erceg's blown save on a misplaced slider to Anthony Volpe cost him a two-unit win the night before. Joe Ryan and the Twins draw plus money from Sean Burke and the White Sox, making the under on seven and a half the natural lean. The Houston Astros no-hit Texas on Monday and Griffin reads that as a direct statement on how poorly the Rangers have been hitting and how difficult Globe Life Field plays, leaning under against Jack Leiter. Aaron Nola and the Phillies get the nod over Randy Vasquez and the Padres after Vasquez was scratched Monday and slid into Tuesday's spot. Emerson Hancock and Luis Severino shape up as a low-scoring Sacramento game, Eduardo Rodriguez and Tyler Mahle figure to keep it quiet at Oracle Park, and there is simply no case for backing Kyle Freeland and the Rockies at plus 206 in Los Angeles against Eric Lauer's Dodger debut. Griffin's Best Bet is the Pittsburgh Pirates and Braxton Ashcraft at minus 125 over the Cubs and Jordan Wicks, who is making his first big-league start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Iowa following a stint on the IL. Use promo code ERA20 at pregame.com for 20 percent off through May 31. Follow Griffin on all social media at Real_G_Warner and find the show on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and pregame.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Padres. Eric Lauer talks to the media after joining the team in San Diego. A Will Smith Hoffy Magical Moment. Charlie Steiner chats with Rick Monday. DV catches up with Miguel Rojas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Mariners calling up Colt Emerson, whether Patrick Corbin and Spencer Miles can keep the Blue Jays' rotation afloat, the state of the Dodgers' rotation with Blake Snell on the IL and the team acquiring Eric Lauer from Toronto, if the Mets can crawl back into contention despite the injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Clay Holmes, and Jose Altuve's oblique strain and the Astros overall struggles.Listener email topics include who the biggest positive surprises have been so far this year, and if the Dodgers could leverage their glut of outfield prospects at the trade deadline.

The Blue Jays have a worse record all-time at the new (2009) Yankee Stadium than they do at cursed Tropicana Field, and this in this episode—recorded before yet another frustrating loss on Tuesday night—we talk about all about where these Blue Jays are at in the middle of this vital four-game set in the Bronx.Is John Schneider the right man for the job? Can the Dodgers turn Eric Lauer around? And how are the teams your plucky hosts selected in our WAR projection over/under draft faring here as the season has passed the one-quarter mark?This week we have a look at all these questions, and a whole lot more!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Vassegh takes your calls after the Dodgers fall to the Padres, 1-0. Freddie Freeman addresses the media. Brandon Gomes talks about Eric Lauer's role on the pitching staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Padres. Brandon Gomes talks about the acquisition of new pitcher Eric Lauer. A Shohei Ohtani Hoffy Magical Moment. Charlie Steiner chats with Rick Monday. DV catches up with Dave Roberts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin with thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. They break down Alex Newhook's overtime winner, what has made the Canadiens' rebuild so successful, how impressive Jakob Dobeš has been, the impact of Martin St. Louis behind the bench, and whether Montreal has a chance to upset the Hurricanes. The conversation also shifts to what the rise of both Montreal and Buffalo means for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the increasingly difficult path through the Atlantic Division. After the break, the guys react to the Blue Jays series-opening loss to the Yankees. They discuss concerns around Yariel Rodríguez and the bullpen, questionable late-game at-bats from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, the team's need for rotation health, the surprise trade of Eric Lauer, and whether the Jays still hold an edge over New York. 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 Spiegel, Jeff Snider, and Clint Pasillas react to the Los Angeles Dodgers' sweep of the Anahiem Angels. The bats appear to be back on track following a nice series from Shohei Ohtani and company. But the bigger story is the state of Dodgers' pitching. Roki Sasaki put together his best outing as a major leaguer. What went right for him? The guys discuss. Roki's breakout could not have come at a better time as the team will be without Blake Snell for an extended period of time following a procedure on his left elbow. To offset the loss of Snell, the Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays. What will his role be? Sunday Dodgers talk LIVE! Get your thoughts in on the Friend of the Show hotline! Send a voice memo to CallAllDodgers@gmail.com Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️   / realfrg   Or on YouTube Members! ️    / @alldodgers   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas recap the Dodgers' weekend sweep of the Angels. What went right and what went wrong for LA? (2:01) In the what went right column, Roki Sasaki's dominant start against the Halos. What went into this being his best start as a big leaguer? The hosts discuss. (9:59) Shohei Ohtani's bat has woken up. Did he just need a mental reset or is there more to him breaking out of his slump? Katie shares her insight.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Tigers to win the series in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting moved up to the two-hole and launching a home run in his first at-bat - can Vladdy build on this heading into the Yankees series? They discuss Daulton Varsho continuing to look good with a double and RBI triple, get into the updated bullpen Circle of Trust™ and chat about the return of Yariel Rodríguez. Plus, they get into a sterling start from Kevin Gausman, who threw six shutout innings of four-hit ball, and also discuss the news that the recently DFA'd Eric Lauer had been acquired by the Dodgers.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Eric Lauer era is over. Long live 2025 Eric Lauer! But, unfortunately for the Blue Jays, the 2026 version of Lauer—the version that could barely crack 91 on his fastball—was clearly not going to a the rotation's saviour for a second season in a row, resulting in him being designated for assignment earlier in the week.Was his exit hastened by his weirdly public disgruntledness with his role? Is it fair to thrust Spencer Miles into the fifth spot in the Jays' rotation? Could Chad Dallas get a look? How close is Jake Bloss? Will Addison Barger really just need 10 days on the injured list? What on earth is up with Vladdy lately? And can Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam against the Rays maybe, finally be the turning point for this stuggling club?This week we search for the answers to these questions, and a whole lot more. Have a listen!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Gausman allowed six earned runs on ten hits in 4.2 innings, and Gunnar Henderson is hitting .205 with no home runs or steals since April 28, making them the two biggest dud stories on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Bullpen Report today, Corey covers the Angels closer situation with Kirby Yates back but Ryan Zeferjahn looking like the guy, the Baltimore setup with Rico Garcia in the eighth and A. Nunez picking up saves, and how Bryan Baker and Paul Sewald have been performing. Studs on the day include Ryan Weathers going 6.1 innings with nine strikeouts, Mike Soroka dealing for 6.1 innings, and Ben Rice going 2-for-4 with a homer. On the injury and news front, Nathan Eovaldi was scratched Monday with a tight side, Ryan Helsley is still not cleared to throw with a hoped return by end of May, Addison Barger is back on the IL, and Henry Bolte and AJ Ewing are being called up. Mookie Betts is back from injury, Eric Lauer was DFA'd with Yariel Rodriguez recalled, and Chandler Simpson left his game early. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Marlins -1.5 at +159 with Eury Perez vs. Bailey Ober. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss vs. the Rays to kick off the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman, as he notched his 2000th career strikeout but also gave up six earned runs over 4.2 IP - was there anything to him having back-to-back starts both against the Rays? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going 0-for-4 - despite that line, is he close to turning it around? Plus, they get into Andrés Giménez blasting a pair of homers, Braydon Fisher hitting Jonathan Aranda, and the return of Yariel Rodríguez following Eric Lauer getting DFA'd earlier in the day.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show, to break down what has been a turbulent week in Leafs land. They touch on the front office changes, the team's offseason priorities, concerns about the defence, Craig Berube remaining behind the bench, and what the draft lottery win means for the franchise moving forward. They also discuss Mitch Marner and the lingering debate around his playoff legacy in Toronto. The conversation then shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays and their decision to DFA Eric Lauer, debating whether his criticism of manager John Schneider played a role beyond performance. The hour wraps with a look at controversial playoff moments across sports and reaction to LeBron James addressing his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Was last night his final NBA game? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by celebrating Kevin Gausman becoming the ninth active pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts. The boys debate whether his résumé puts him on a Hall of Fame track, or rather the “Hall of Very Good.” They then break down the Rays' 8-5 win over the Blue Jays with thoughts on Tampa Bay's continued success against Toronto, Gausman's rough outing, the Jays' lack of walks, Eric Lauer being DFA'd, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slow start. After the break, they discuss the Leafs' new front office choosing not to retain Shane Doan, Mats Sundin's comments about no-move clauses and what they could mean for Morgan Rielly's future. This hour wraps up with the latest golf report focusing on Jordan Spieth's pursuit of a career Grand Slam. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss Mitch Marner's impressive performances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the narrative around his tenure with the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, the Canadiens' series lead against the Sabres and Jakub Dobes leading the way in the crease. They dive into Eric Lauer's future with the Blue Jays, MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s issues, Addison Barger back on the IL and the Rays' dominance.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by MLB/NHL Networks and the Host of the NHL on Prime, Adnan Virk! To start, Krahn sticks around to give Adnan his take on Mortal Combat 2! Then the guys get into the Toronto Blue Jays, mediocre start to the season and if the have an Eric Lauer problem. Then Adnan gives his take on Vlad Jr's. lack of power to start the year and if we need to readjust expectations for the Jays a quarter of the way into the season.   (25:30) Later on, the guys are joined by Reporter for Sportsnet, Anna Dua! The guys have Anna explain herself in regards to her viral X post having Shaved Ice and Mustard. Then, the guys get some of her other food outlandish combinations. To close the guys hear some local Philly news reacting to the Sixers being swept by the Knicks in the NBA Playoffs.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (2:57) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. They break down his thoughts on the Jays roster in a tough first quarter of the season, Eric Lauer being DFA'd and the importance of velocity for a bullpen guy, Vladdy's approach at the plate this season, and much more. Then, Jason Demers joins the show (26:05) to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL and the playoffs! They discuss the Habs taking the series lead against the Sabres, Dobes' confidence, what to expect from Mackenzie Blackwood, who gets the start in Game 4 against the Wild, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD reacts to a loaded sports weekend and starts by expanding on the Blue Jays with Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter. JD asks Ben which Jays pitcher could be joining the starting rotation, what the Jays could do next with a struggling Eric Lauer, what the return of Addison Barger was a reminder of, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles, what went into the Jays decision to send down Yohendrick Pinango to the minors, who are the most exciting Jays players to currently watch, and how active the Jays front office will be in the trade market. JD then touches on the viewing experience of Anthony Edwards versus Victor Wembanyama.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss the weekend series vs. the Los Angeles Angels, Spencer Miles' outing, Eric Lauer's struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season and plenty more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open a new week on The FAN Morning Show with a recap of the Blue Jays' series win over the Los Angeles Angels. They dive into the team's inconsistent offence, Addison Barger's electric return and subsequent absence on Sunday, Eric Lauer's struggles, and Spencer Miles stepping into the rotation. They also debate whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to provide more power for the lineup to succeed. Later, the guys shift to the NBA Draft Lottery and reflect on the Raptors losing out on the 5th overall pick. The boys wrap up with the golf report and a look at Alex Fitzpatrick's strong play. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin and Patrick return following a Blue Jays series win against the Angels. The main point of focus, however, is Eric Lauer. He continues to struggle with no end in sight. The guys discuss what the Jays should do with him and a few players in Buffalo who could likely provide more.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Angels in the series finale at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Eric Lauer giving up six earned runs in five innings of work despite not getting the start - if he can't get it together, is his time as a Blue Jay potentially coming to an end? Who are some good options in the system that could replace him? They also discuss the bats getting locked down by José Soriano - was there more the Jays offence could have done, especially Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is the lack of power concerning? Plus, they get into Spencer Miles' three scoreless innings - what does the future look like for him?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show breaking down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Rays including Eric Lauer's issues in the first inning and how Tampa Bay shut down Toronto's bats. Marc Topkin (16:15) of the Tampa Bay Times checks in with his evaluation of the Rays' season so far. The boys ask Marc about Tampa's place in the American League East, Bryan Baker's strong 2026, the recent changes at Tropicana Field, and what Jonathan Aranda brings to the lineup. After the break (29:50), Jeff and Kevin share today's trivia question, before discussing the approach change behind Kazuma Okamoto's power surge and who the odd man out might be once Addison Barger is ready to return. 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' 5-1 loss vs. the Rays in the series opener down at Tropicana Field. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence spraying ten hits but only managing to score one run - when will the power come more consistently? They discuss the approach against Nick Martinez and the Rays bullpen, the usage of the Jays bullpen on the other side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what he continues to be as a hitter, and Eric Lauer's start of 4.1 IP of three earned runs allowed.   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 Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about if it's fair to criticize Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home runs despite his impactful season, George Springer and Addison Barger's return to the lineup, making sense of Alejandro Kirk's return timetable, Eric Lauer having the worst Stuff+ among qualified MLB pitchers, and how baseball is viewing expansion before a potential lockout. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame episode setting up this afternoon's rubber match at Rogers Centre. They discuss George Springer's activation from the 10-day IL, Eloy Jiménez' subsequent DFA, and Eric Lauer's start today, before looking back on Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. They break down Trey Yesavage's strong form his return to the mound, Kazuma Okamoto heating up at the plate, the Hoffman-Rogers-Varland bullpen experience, and some eye-popping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stats. Later, Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux (26:25) join the guys live from the Sportsnet 590 The FAN radio booth for a roundtable chat! They touch on a variety of topics including the Jiménez' decision, Okamoto's form, Vladdy's April, the state of the rotation, Yesavage's return, Lauer's start, and Hoffman's new role. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Red Sox to win both the game and a third straight series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting on base four times in the win - how big has Vladdy been, even without big-time power so far this season? They discuss Brandon Valenzuela smashing his second home run of the season, Ernie Clement with his first home run of the year as well, 4.1 IP of one-run ball from Eric Lauer, and the sparkling job the bullpen has done so far this season.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by recapping Dylan Cease's first rough outing with the Blue Jays. They discuss Boston's approach at the plate, opposing starter Ranger Suárez shutting down Toronto's offence, and whether it signals a trend. They also discuss Max Scherzer's move to the IL, what it means for his future and role in the rotation, and the ripple effects for players like Eric Lauer. After the break, they shift to the NHL playoffs and highlight Pittsburgh avoiding elimination, Sidney Crosby's continued playoff impact, Mitch Marner's struggles 5-on-5 with Vegas, and the pressure on Edmonton in a must-win situation against Anaheim. They wrap up with some NBA playoff talk analyzing Detroit's 3–1 deficit to Orlando and what it might suggest about the Raptors. 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 of a series win against Mike Trout's Angels, Justin and Patrick discuss where the Toronto Blue Jays currently find themselves. They aren't hitting enough home runs, and the bats still need to find consistency. The guys preview the weekend series against Cleveland, and then spend the last part of the episode discussing Eric Lauer's recent comments to the media and his performance on the field.

The Blue Jays finally won a series this week, and with Nathan Lukes finally getting over a case of vertigo he somewhat selfishly played through, their offence has started to look downright functional at times. And yet the biggest story around the Jays—outside of the ongoing Jeff Hoffman saga, which I assure you we do touch on in this episode—is the making of one man: Eric Lauer.The team's long man, turned starter, turned reliever, turned arbitration case loser, turned long man, turned starter, turned opener-hater, turned tape-wearer, turned malcontent has once again been making himself the centre of attention, weirdly choosing to fight a war of words with his manager through the media while continuing to not pitch especially well. What's up with that?We talk all about it in this one, plus injury updates, EloyWatch, Yesavage expectations, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday by recapping the Blue Jays' loss to the Angels in their series finale. The boys get into Eric Lauer's start and his uncertain role as the team gets healthier, road trip reflections, Ernie Clement's spot near the top of the lineup, and ongoing questions about Kazuma Okamoto's development as a hitter. They also discuss the possibility of Jeff Hoffman losing the closer role and what the ninth inning might look like later in the season. After the break, they shift to the NHL playoffs, focusing on the Oilers' now tied series and Connor McDavid's quiet start, before touching on Flyers vs. Penguins and what it all means for Sidney Crosby. They close the hour with comments from Juan Soto on supporting the Mets during his injury. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

As the Blue Jays' road trip nears an end, Arden and Ben discuss the latest developments surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (12:17) Nathan Lukes (31:45) and Eric Lauer (50:11). 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Angels to wrap up the road trip in California. They take your calls and texts, and get into the outing from Eric Lauer - was there anything to the tape that was on his neck amidst a low-velo start? What does the future look like for Lauer with reinforcements on their way for both the rotation and bullpen? They also discuss the offence, as Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement both played starring roles in the seventh inning - can they keep this up? Plus, they discuss Braydon Fisher's late meltdown, the roles of both Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman, and the ongoing development of Kazuma Okamoto.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 win to kick off their series against the Los Angeles Angels. They discuss Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning outing, Dylan Cease's performance and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. breaking his homer drought. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi joins the show (25:09) to discuss the Jays' plan for Hoffman and the ninth inning, Vladdy starting to turn a corner with his power, how the roster will change when George Springer returns, and Eric Lauer's comments about the opener. 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.

Former outfielder and Blue Jays Central analyst Kevin Pillar (2:19) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Vlad Jr. heating up at the plate, what makes Dylan Cease difficult to hit, Eric Lauer's comments about the opener, the relationship between players and managers, 'kangaroo court' in a baseball clubhouse, how teams are utilizing the ABS challenge, and Mike Trout adjusting his at-bats late in his career. Then, former Blue Jay and current pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Jordan Romano (26:21) stops by to discuss the construction of the roster mixed with veterans and new guys, his transition through three teams in three years, handling slow starts as a pitcher, handling the noise from both home and opponent fanbases, what it's like having Trout as a teammate, motivation to face his former team, and the evolution of his pitches.  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 Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, debate if the Blue Jays season is teetering and if they have a team identity. JD asks Ben about Dalton Varsho's injury, if Jeff Hoffman's role could change after blowing another save, and Eric Lauer's honest comments about having an opener.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which included a 10-run outburst in the finale. They discuss what was behind the offensive uptick, whether they can carry that momentum into their series against the Angels, Eric Lauer's criticisms of the opener strategy, and whether Jeff Hoffman should still be the closer after another blown save. Later, Dan Shulman stops by (26:33) to discuss what the Jays' bats can expect from Angels starter José Soriano, how Nathan Lukes is managing his vertigo, the plan for Hoffman, Kazuma Okamoto's hitting adjustments, and the Jays' early struggles with ABS. 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.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner hosts the latest episode of What I Bet on the Pregame Network and Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, returning after a short break at 5-3-1 over his last nine and ready for a long summer of World Cup soccer and Major League Baseball content, opening with a Friday soccer card that covers Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga before running through every game on the MLB slate and delivering the What I Bet best bet. In Serie A, Griffin leans Sassuolo plus one at home against Cesc Fàbregas's Como, a newly promoted side that scores goals and offers real value as a home underdog while Como faces tactical distraction from their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter midweek, and he leans under three goals in Inter's home match against Cagliari citing possible rotation of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram for the cup match. In Ligue 1, he waits for Toulouse at plus one and a quarter or better against RC Lens in a game where the visiting side tends to perform above expectations in difficult road environments. In the Bundesliga, St. Pauli host FC Köln in a relegation six-pointer where Griffin expects St. Pauli to control possession and grind out a low-scoring physical game, leaning under two and a quarter to two and a half. On the MLB side he runs every game on the Friday board including Kodai Senga and the Mets at plus 124 against Edward Cabrera and the Cubs, Cleveland minus 135 with Tanner Bibee against Chris Bassitt and the Orioles, Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh in the Rays-Pirates game, Michael Wacha at plus 162 for Kansas City against Cam Schlittler and the Yankees, the Blue Jays-Diamondbacks over nine at plus money with Eric Lauer facing Michael Soroka given bullpen concerns for both clubs, Jacob deGrom against Logan Gilbert in the pitching matchup of the night where he wants a seven to play the under, and José Soriano continuing one of the best starts to a season in the American League while the Angels lean makes sense at a reasonable price against Matt Waldron and the Padres. The official best bet is the Braves at Phillies over nine and a half, with Taijuan Walker finding barrels consistently and Martín Pérez generating soft contact but enough traffic for runs to cross the plate on both sides. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything on the site through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices