Podcast appearances and mentions of ernie clement

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 win over the Orioles to complete the series sweep in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 87th win of the year - with 13 games to go, what's still ahead for the Jays? They get into the offence knocking around the Orioles bullpen, as Ernie Clement, George Springer, and Addison Barger all provided standout moments, and discuss Shane Bieber throwing six innings of one-run ball. Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage getting the call to the majors, as he is scheduled to make a start for the Blue Jays in Tampa on Monday. 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 hour two with a quick reset on the Jays' extra-inning win, what Bo Bichette's IL stint means now, and whether it offers a potential glimpse of next season without him. They highlight the infield plan: Ernie Clement at short, IKF in the mix, and Andrés Giménez staying at second, before checking in on Shane Bieber's outing and Anthony Santander's delayed rehab. Later, the guys sort through the new details on Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis's 2019 asking price and whether it rewrites the Raptors' story. After the break, MLB Network's Jon Morosi (28:13) joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doing the little and big things, Bieber's player option versus free agency, and what Bo's injury means for the Jays' postseason chances.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Milwaukee Brewers TV play-by-play voice Brian Anderson (1:39) to discuss the team's offensive style of play, what's behind Christian Yelich's resurgence, why Abner Uribe could fill their closer's shoes with Trevor Megill out, and who would be the team's Game 1 starter in October. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat about Markham, ON's Jonah Tong making his big league debut for the New York Mets, before diving back into the Blue Jays' lineup without Ernie Clement, how the batting order stacks up compared to previous years, the continuation of the 6-man rotation, and how the rest of the schedule shapes up for Toronto.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 starter Max Scherzer, left fielder Davis Schneider, reliever Tommy Nance The Blue Jays are getting set for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who have the best record in MLB, and they'll go into it just half a game behind the Detroit Tigers for the best record in the American League. Bullpen questions abound, and we discuss those on this episode of Deep Left Field, and also welcome Max Scherzer to the podcast for the first time. The 41-year-old, Cooperstown-bound starting pitcher is showing glimpses of the pitcher who won three Cy Young awards every time out and we discuss his comeback from three months missed with a thumb injury. We also try to get him to compare this Jays team to the three teams he's played on that have been to the World Series, but he's not looking past his next start. Davis Schneider homered twice Wednesday night and has been red-hot in the month of August, batting .341 with an 1.123 OPS. He joins the show to talk about his turnaround and to sing the praises of his roommate, Ernie Clement, and of Joey Loperfido, who is likely to move back in with them shortly. And 34-year-old Tommy Nance, who has a 0.90 ERA out of the bullpen in 17 appearances, discusses his long and winding path to the big leagues, his flourishing in his role with the Jays and how excited he is to be part of a September pennant push for the first time in his career.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee take a look at how the Blue Jays plan to manage the rotation down the stretch here. They question if skipping José Berríos is the right choice, if they should they be priming the big three of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman for the postseason, and the trickle-down effect of that on the bullpen. Is there a chance we see Trey Yesavage up here in September? The guys also chat about what this season done for George Springer's legacy and if he has bought himself a free pass for next year in Toronto. Later, Ben and Sam share their thoughts on Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup selection and debate if not selecting himself to play was the right choice. Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, joins the show to share his experience from Rogers Centre last night and how he is feeling about the team right now. Rob wraps up with thoughts on Anthony Santander's outlook this year and why Ernie Clement has not gone on the IL yet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central analyst Madison Shipman (0:45) to chat about the news of Shane Bieber slated to make his Jays' debut and a potential six-man rotation. Then, she gets into Max Scherzer's velocity, who would be the Jays' second-best bullpen arm after Jeff Hoffman, what stands out from Ernie Clement's game, whether the Blue Jays sustain their contact-first approach into the playoffs, and how John Schneider has navigated the team's 2025 campaign. Later, Jeff and Kevin share who they don't want the Blue Jays to face in the playoffs before bringing on MLB Network's Sean Casey (32:14) to discuss how to attack Paul Skenes, his assessment of Bo Bichette, and Jose Berrios' struggles. 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 won the series against the Chicago Cubs.Justin and Patrick break down the big moments such as Ernie Clement's HR on a missed bunt sign, Max Scherzer's fine outing, and Vladdy's go-ahead homer.The guys also discuss the hottest topic in Blue Jay Land: Trey Yesavage.With the Texas Rangers coming to town, the guys examine what should be some challenging pitching for the Jays to overcome.

Jeff Blair looks back on the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs to open the series and Ernie Clement extending his home run streak to three games. ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers joins the show (10:20) to share what the Jays can expect in the rest of their series against the Cubs, whether they did enough at the deadline, Kyle Tucker's future, and how the Brewers have found their NL-leading success this season. Later, Jays' play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (28:50) weighs in on Clement's timely hot stretch, Alek Manoah's rocky Triple-A rehab start, José Berríos's recent form, and John Schneider's bullpen management since the deadline.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Cubs to open the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Berríos' 5.1 IP of work, allowing just two hits and no runs - is that one of his better outings of the season considering his recent struggles? Plus, he discusses Ernie Clement banging a three-run bomb, and Daulton Varsho clobbering his 12th home run of the season. Afterwards, he gets into Jeff Hoffman's bounce back appearance, Louis Varland showing off the fastball once more, and asks the question: who has been the biggest surprise so far 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Tuesday's series-opening win, where Jose Berrios battled, Ernie Clement hit a huge home run, and Daulton Varsho continued to mash. After Lance Brozdowski (29:50) breaks down the emergence of the cutter, why Trey Yesavage is a unique pitcher and the impact Shane Bieber could have on the rotation. Afterwards, FanGraphs Meg Rowley (51:04) describes the bliss of being a Mariners fan right now and why it's significant that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out Shohei Ohtani for his baserunning blunder on Sunday vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar (1:17:47) reflects on his MLB career, the pillars of great MLB clubhouses and transitioning to media. 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.

Brent Gunning is joined Wednesday by guest host Daniele Franceschi. They begin with the Blue Jays, who kicked off this important homestand with a big win over the Cubs. They get into what led to Toronto being the first team in the American League to get to 70 wins on the season and look back on some of their incredible stats at the Rogers Centre this year. B&D look at the offense last night fueled by Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho and of course, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They focus on Vladdy's season at large, as well as if he could be heating up down the stretch. In the back end of the hour, today's a.m. pairing dive into an interview from former Maple Leafs GM, Kyle Dubas, where he openly talks about his time in Toronto and specifically, how it ended. They break down his comments regarding the need to try to control the media narrative in T.O. market and why it can be detrimental in the long run.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.

Brent and Daniele continue their NFL discussion, debating the lack of intrigue heading into the season, particularly around quarterbacks. They talk to former NFL scout Jim Monos, now GM of the UFL's Memphis Showboats, about potential contenders and teams likely to decline in 2025. The hosts also analyze the contract situations of James Cook and Micah Parsons. To wrap up, they chat with FanGraphs' Michael Baumann (29:51) about the Blue Jays, the impact of versatile players like Ernie Clement, and Bo Bichette's performance and contract projections, while also discussing the Brewers' consistent 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.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein is joined by Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice, Ben Shulman! Ben stops by to share his thoughts on just how impressive Ernie Clement has been this season for the Jays, bring the latest on how the lineup could look when George Springer returns, Vladdy returning to peak form, and the impact of Daulton Varsho's return!(25:36) Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins the show! Jason checks in from Florida to bring his latest thoughts on how his scouting process has gone following this year's Hlkina-Gretzky Cup! He shares some behind-the-scenes looks at some of the tools he uses in his process, and what he's seen from the likes of Keaton Verhoeff, the impact of the NCAA changes, and the Flames' opportunities at next years' draft.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

The Blue Jays spent the weekend in Los Angeles almost getting swept by the defending World Series champions and the drama was so far through the roof that a bonus episode of Deep Left Field was required so we could all process it. From the high of a club-record 45 runs scored over three games in Colorado to just two runs combined in the first two games at Dodger Stadium and just two more through the first seven innings of the series finale, questions were starting to pop up about the Jays, despite them having the American League's best record. A Sunday loss would leave them with only five wins in their last 14 games - three of them against the worst team in the game. Was the air starting to come out of the balloon? Was the Jays' record a mirage? Can we actually not have nice things in Toronto? Home runs by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger gave the Jays a late lead, but closer Jeff Hoffman gave it right back with a bases loaded walk, then walked three more in the ninth after Ernie Clement went deep to give the Jays yet another lead. Mason Fluharty, the youngest pitcher on the staff, had to bail Hoffman out, and did he ever. We go through all of it for you here in Deep Left Field - what happened, what it means, and who does what going forward as the Jays move into the final 43 games of the season.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Los Angeles! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the hero of the game, Mason Fluharty - what went into his pressure-packed at-bat vs. Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded? They discuss the bullpen at-large, which saw big time outings from all of Louis Varland, Braydon Fisher, Seranthony Domínguez, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - even if Jeff Hoffman stays in the closer role, could the bullpen see more fluidity going forward? Plus, they discuss big home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Ernie Clement, and get into what the roster construction could look like when Andrés Giménez and George Springer 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.

Ben and Brent are back on Monday with thoughts on the Blue Jays and their weekend in L.A. The hosts dive into their series against the Dodgers that was very reminiscent of postseason baseball. The duo discuss how Toronto handled the challenge and take a closer look into the finale of the series, where the Jays managed to avoid the sweep with a dramatic comeback win. They get into the importance of that victory and some of the players who had key moments in the game, including Vlad Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, Eric Lauer, Mason Fluharty and Jeff Hoffman. B&B also break down the Jays' current bullpen situation and how to best utilize those arms. Later, the boys check in on the first leg of the PGA playoffs that featured more heartbreak for golf's loveable loser, Tommy Fleetwood, and a win for veteran Justin Rose. They also chat about the weekend that was in the NFL preseason with Shedeur Sanders' first start, Travis Hunter playing both sides of the ball, and a record-breaking field goal.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 Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' impressive victory over the Colorado Rockies. They spotlight standout performances from Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, and Ernie Clement. Pat Malacaro (25:30), voice of the Buffalo Bisons, joins to discuss Shane Bieber's recent start, his potential return, and its impact on the clubhouse. Next, Colorado Rockies Beat Writer Christian Saez (50:25) shares insights on the Rockies and his memories with Jeff Hoffman. The episode concludes with their analysis of the trade deadline moves and speculation on the Blue Jays' strategy with Eric Lauer (1:18:37).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 break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Tigers in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the unexpected power surge from Ernie Clement, Joey Loperfido, and Nathan Lukes. They also get into another strong outing from Eric Lauer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continually improving form. Plus, the Jays' climb to the top of the AL, and what the Josh Naylor trade to the Mariners means for the deadline market.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Brent are back on the airwaves live from the Jays Care Foundation 30th Annual Golf Classic at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON. The boys continue talking about the Jays' recent success at home, before Sportsnet Golf Analyst, Adam Stanley, joins the show. Adam shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's chances of becoming a Grand Slam winner, now just needing to win a US Open, and how Scottie's personality has set him up for success, before looking at Corey Conner's impressive performances at this year's major championships. Blue Jays 1992 World Series champion, Rance Mulliniks (31:10), joins the conversation to share his thoughts on the value of Ernie Clement's defensive versatility, the impact of playing in a sold-out ballpark, and how the Jays' chemistry and confidence is leading to wins.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 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.

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of the AL 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the White Sox where Davis Schneider homered and a big 3rd inning catapulted Toronto to a win in an abbreviated game. Chelsea Janes (31:58) talks Max Scherzer and the state of the Washington Nationals. Patrick Dubuque (51:19) analyzes Ernie Clement's contact ability and what is going on in Baltimore. Lastly, Jonathan Mayo (1:15:57) discusses options for the Jays in the 2025 MLB Draft and the state of their farm system. 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.

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.

Brent and Daniele continue to dissect the NHL offseason and the start of free agency with a focus on the effect of it all on the Maple Leafs. The hosts enlist the help of Sportsnet NHL writer and Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, to break it all down. They get into their main takeaways from Mitch Marner's intro presser in Vegas, where it all fell apart in Toronto, and what's left on the agenda to help replace the loss and make the Leafs a better team heading into next season. Next today's a.m. duo turn their attention to the Blue Jays in what is an important week for them. They bring on the man who has been on the broadcast for this Yankees series on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman (28:55), to discuss how special yesterday's Canada Day game was and how close it pushed Toronto towards the top of the division. They also discuss the contributions of the likes of George Springer and Ernie Clement, as well as the rotation, before closing with thoughts on what the team should add at the deadline.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Springer, and Bo Bichette. 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' 9-0 win over the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos blanking the Red Sox over seven innings, allowing just four hits and one walk alongside eight strikeouts - after allowing just one unearned run across two straight starts, has Berríos found a groove? They discuss the late addition of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the lineup, and also get into the continuing terrific play from both Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Brent 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.

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, John Schneider reinforcing his belief in Jeff Hoffman despite his struggles as their closer, the options outside Hoffman, Max Scherzer's comments ahead of his return to the mound, and how Ernie Clement has been able to hunt and attack the fastball. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (28:08) stops by to chat about the level of concern surrounding Hoffman, if we could see an increased workload for Yariel Rodriguez, Scherzer's rehab and pending return, why Anthony Santander's injury might be more serious than originally believed, Andrés Giménez's offensive trajectory and if Ernie can become an everyday MLB player.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 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.

Ben & Brent dive into the Blue Jays' recent sweep of the Cardinals, spotlighting Ernie Clement's contributions and analyzing the sustainability of the bullpen's performance. They discuss whether the Jays can compete with the division-leading Yankees. The duo then shifts to the NBA Finals, examining the Pacers' 2-1 lead, SGA's struggles, and the trade market for Kevin Durant, questioning if the Raptors should pursue him amidst the Knicks' coaching situation (32:17).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 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.

After the Toronto Blue Jays completed a THUMPING of the Philadelphia Phillies, Justin and Patrick break down what went right in the series win. Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement can't stop hitting, the bullpen has been teriffic, and Chris Bassitt and Jose Berrios were excellent. The Jays are now firmly in the Wild Card race and head to Minnesota to play a Twins team who are one game ahead of them. The guys also discuss starting pitching and whether or not they believe the Pirates would move Mitch Keller for the right offer.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Kevin Barker where he speaks on recently entering Virginia Tech's Sports Hall of Fame, Addison Barger's recent success on the plate, if this offensive run by the Jays is sustainable, Bo Bichette's role as leadoff hitter, Ernie Clement and his found confidence and much more! (26:24) Later on, the guys are joined by the Big Show Golf Analyst Adam Stanley, who discusses the RBC Canadian Open hosted at TPC Toronto this Thursday, the notable Canadians participating in the Open, Rory's emergence from isolation, Scottie Scheffler's continued dominance, Maja Stark's tough win at the US Women's Open, 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

The Toronto Blue Jays are back at 3 games over the .500 mark after a 4-game sweep of the Athletics.With big contributions coming from Ernie Clement and Addison Barger, Justin and Patrick discuss how to keep them in the every day lineup when Andres Gimenez returns from the IL.The guys also discuss the crowded outfield and preview what could be a difficult group of starting pitchers to face when the Phillies come to town.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' series sweep of the Athletics, if they've bought in on Addison Barger and Ernie Clement, how John Schneider will fit Andrés Giménez back into the lineup, and if the Jays' hitters are finally adjusting to the ballpark with George Springer and Bo Bichette's uptrend in hitting. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (23:40) to chat about where his concern levels are at with Jeff Hoffman's pitching, the expectations for him against facing his former team, if Barger can be a mainstay in the lineup, could Yariel Rodriguez be thrown into a closer role over Brendon Little and how Alejandro Kirk has performed with the workload he's been given behind the plate.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Athletics to complete the four-game series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Addison Barger smashing a three-run bomb to give the Jays a lead - with Andrés Giménez on his way back, how do you juggle playing Barger alongside Giménez and Ernie Clement moving forward, given how well Barger has been playing? What does that roster configuration look like with the Phillies and Twins coming up? They discuss the rest of the Jays' six-run eighth inning, get into George Springer's snafu at third base, and chat about the pitching, including Chad Green, Mason Fluharty, and the first outing of the year from Erik Swanson. 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.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, abordamos las contundentes declaraciones de Giancarlo Stanton, quien expresó su descontento con los anillos conmemorativos del campeonato de la Liga Americana 2024 recibidos por los Yankees. Durante la ceremonia de entrega, Stanton afirmó: "Este no es el que queríamos, muchachos… El que queremos está frente a nosotros. No quiero ver a ninguno de ustedes usando estos anillos."Además, repasamos los momentos más destacados de la jornada del 29 de mayo en las Grandes Ligas:1 - Yankees entregan anillos de campeones de la Liga americana y Giancarlo Stanton da un claro mensaje a sus compañeros. 2 - Dodgers reciben a Yankees como líderes en la reedicion de la Serie Mundial. 3 - Dodgers adquieren a Alexis Días desde los Rojos  4 - Phillies y Bravos dividen en doble cartelera: Phillies se lleva el primer juego con cuadrangular de Rafael Marchan (AJ Smith-Shawyer sale lesionado) y Bravos el segundo con Chris Sale llegando a 2500 ponches. 5 - Junior Caminero descargó jonron y doble empujando 6 carreras en triunfo de Rays sobre Astros. Yordan Alvarez regrsaria de lesión en el fin de semana6 - Josh Bell conecta cuadrangular en décimo inning para liderar victoria de Nacionales ante Mariners.  MacKenzie Gore llega a 100 ponches7 - Azulejos propinan paliza a Atléticos con Ernie Clement descargando cuadrangular y remolcando 5 carreras.8 - MLB se asocia con USA Softball para crear nueva liga de Softball femenino.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-0 shellacking of the Athletics to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls, and get right to the offence - even with an eye-popping number of runs scored, what were the bats doing that can be carried forward? They discuss great outcomes for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Ernie Clement, all of whom hit home runs, and also discuss a great outing for José Berríos, who two hits and no runs while racking up nine strikeouts in six innings of work. 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 discuss the home run barrage by the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement mimicking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run shuffle and Jose Berrios feeling and looking good on the mound vs. the A's. Davis Schneider (29:50) joins the show to outline how his time with the Bisons has gone and his future with the Blue Jays. Sam Blum (50:11) pops by to comment on Mike Trout's return, Kenley Jansen's quest for 500 saves and whether Taylor Ward could be on the trade block. Lastly, Cricket Day at the Park is on Saturday, and Rahul Srinivasan (1:17:54), CEO of Boundaries North, reflects on the state of Cricket, its future and how events like this grow the sport. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays' impressive 12-run victory over the Athletics at Rogers Centre, highlighting Ernie Clement's standout performance and contributions from Bo, Vlad, and Kirk. They delve into the team's potential and its reliance on free agent Anthony Santander to deliver homers. The duo also reflects on the struggling A's franchise. Later, they cover the Stanley Cup rematch with the Oilers and the surprising decision by Dallas to bench goalie Jake Oettinger, as well as Panthers' coach Paul Maurice's handshake twist (26:19).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.

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. They dive into Alejandro Kirk's clutch go-ahead home run and Anthony Santander's continued struggles catching up to fastballs, before setting up Kevin Gausman's start in this afternoon's rubber match. Ben Shulman (25:14), radio play-by-play voice of the Blue Jays, continues the conversation on Gausman and Santander. Ben also checks in on what's different with Kirk at the plate in 2025, Ernie Clement's offensive approach, Yimi Garcia's lights-out performance in the ninth, Yariel Rodriguez trending up, and Addison Barger's growth as a big leaguer.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' 3-1 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece! They get into the three-run bomb from Alejandro Kirk - after continuing his success from the Mariners series, has he found a different level of consistency this season? They get into Chris Bassitt's 5.2 IP of one-run ball, Ernie Clement's defensive play to keep a runner off the board, and the bullpen performances from Yariel Rodríguez and Yimi García to close out the 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss his new book, Ernie Clement and Addison Barger's recent play, along with Bowden Francis' last start. Afterwards, Neil Solondz (30:05) talks Yandy Diaz, home not being so friendly to the Rays, Chandler Simpson and Evan Longoria getting his jersey retired by the Rays shortly.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.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Angels to open their west coast road trip. He takes your texts, and gets to the late-inning Angels explosion off both Yimi García and Jeff Hoffman - how much should they be held accountable versus the offence no-showing yet again? How much of this loss lies on Ernie Clement's eighth inning fielding error? He also discusses the play of the other relievers to make an appearance, and gets to José Ureña's first outing as a Blue Jay. 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 Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Guardians to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the futility of the bats once more, as they fail to grab hits with runners in scoring position - why bunt with Ernie Clement instead of asking him to hit? What happened on the base-running play in the first inning? They also discuss Bowden Francis' 4.1 IP allowing four earned runs, the bullpen being redlined yet again, and the Jays' place within a very tight AL 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 affiliates.

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A full day of Mocha having to be nice! Two new songs from Morgan Wallen. Cardi B's kid draws on her $65,000 Hermes bag. We chat shampoo with Ernie Clement & Davis Schneider of The Toronto Blue Jays. 

Athletics Osvaldo Bido will be in the rotation, right? Roster Resource has him at AAA for some reason… Arizona Nowhere for Jordan Lawlar to play?  Atlanta Will they really go into the year with one of Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver or Bryce Elder in the rotation? Baltimore Probably nowhere for Heston Kjerstad or Coby Mayo to play as things stand, but they're both seemingly a trade or an injury away. Any current interest? Boston More PA, Kristian Campbell or David Hamilton? Chicago Cubs Draft Ben Brown now and hope he wins the fifth starter's spot?  Chicago White Sox Likelihood Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery, Bryan Ramos make Opening Day roster? Cincinnati Noelvi Marte, Rhett Lowder ticketed for Triple-A? Cleveland How much will Jhonkensy Noel play? Colorado What will Jordan Beck's role be? Detroit Should we expect Jackson Jobe to make the Opening Day rotation? Houston Who intrigues us most as an OF flyer? Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers, Zach Dezenzo, Jacob Melton, Taylor Trammell… Kansas City Intrigued by any of Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, Michael Loreznen? Los Angeles Angels Seems pretty straightforward. Are we tracking what Reid Detmers and/or Caden Dana do in spring training? Los Angeles Dodgers Who plays more, Hyesong Kim or Andy Pages? Miami Derek Hill is going to play more than people think – one of the rare Roster Resource mess-ups currently Milwaukee What will Caleb Durbin's role be to start the year? Minnesota Who will be the fourth and fifth starters? Simeon Woods Richardson, Chris Paddack, David Festa, Zebby Matthews  New York Mets More playing time in 2025, Ronny Mauricio or Luisangel Acuna? New York Yankees How confident are we in Jasson Dominguez playing every day? Philadelphia Worried about Bryson Stott's lineup placement and platoon when the team is at full strength? Pittsburgh What will Nick Yorke's role be? San Diego Team Top-Heavy, everybody who can play will be playing San Francisco Will Hayden Birdsong make the Opening Day rotation? Seattle Top-heavy depth chart, presumably not done adding. Any interest in their cheap guys, Ryan Bliss, Dominic Canzone, Tyler Locklear, Austin Shenton? St. Louis Will Michael McGreevy open the year at Triple-A? Tampa Bay Will Richie Palacios or Jose Caballero play enough for us to use them? Texas Will Kumar Rocker be in the Opening Day rotation? Toronto Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, Orelvis Martinez or a player not currently on the roster as starting 3B? Washington Is Jacob Young really going to play every day in CF again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices