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The Blue Jays won Game 1 of the ALDS over the Yankees 10-1 this afternoon in Toronto. It was a dominating performance from Gausman, the bullpen, and the bats.Stream game 2 on Sunday afternoon here: https://youtube.com/live/haFs_PAIYZw?feature=shareCheck out the replay of today's watchalong here: https://youtube.com/live/jmjMFCHGZO4?feature=shareSubscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseBlakeTV?sub_confirmation=1Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeVisit https://sdpn.ca for more.Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.caReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Join SDP VIP:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/joinApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode 115 of Chase for 28 sets the stage for the American League Division Series between the Yankees and the Blue Jays. Chris and the Podcast Padre rewind the Wild Card win, revisit last episode's trivia answer, and look ahead to a best-of-five series that promises pressure-packed baseball.The conversation dives into pitching matchups (Luis Gil, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Cam Schlittler vs. Gausman, Bieber, and a rookie arm), positional advantages across the diamond, and why the Yankees' ability to handle pressure could be the deciding factor. They also discuss the impact of injuries (Bellinger's heel, Bichette's absence, Berríos' elbow), the role of contact hitting, and whether Toronto's layoff helps or hurts them. Predictions are made for both the Yankees' series and across the league, while SeatGeek powers another sponsorship shoutout. The episode wraps with a brand-new trivia challenge digging into Yankees pitching history.Yankees Trivia
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rays at Blue Jays 3:05 PM ET—Ian Seymour will start for Tampa Bay. Seymour appeared in eighteen games carrying an ERA of 2.85 with WHIP of 1.08. The left hander fans 25.6% with 7.6% walks. Ground balls are 36.4% with 0.67 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman gets the start for Toronto. Gausman got 31 starts posting an ERA of 3.47 with WHIP of 1.03. The right hander strikes out 24.4% with 6.4% walks. Ground balls come in at 35.7% with 1.00 home runs per nine innings.
JD fawns over Kevin Gausman's latest quality start for the Blue Jays against the Rays, along with the dominance of the Jays' top two starting pitchers in Gausman and Shane Bieber as Toronto gets closer to clinching a postseason berth (00:00). Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs opening training camp, potential line combinations with Mitch Marner's departure, the need for Morgan Rielly to improve on last season's performance, Anthony Stolarz' contract negotiations after a career season, and Matthew Knies' continued growth in the offseason (13:11). Later, JD reacts to Connor McDavid's appearance on 32 Thoughts and his comments on his own contract negotiations as the Oilers continue to chase a Stanley Cup (40:58).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping Kevin Gausman's outing, highlighting his consistency over the second half of the season and his dominance in September. Also, they touch on Toronto's difficulty creating traction at the plate. Afterwards, Adam Darowski (30:55), Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, discusses the development of baseball analytics and how he creates user-friendly tools. Following that, Blake talks to Brian Jeroloman and Chris Bec (51:35), two former members of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. They share stories of watching the likes of AJ Burnett, Roy Halladay, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. operate. Lastly, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (01:20:40) gives his thoughts on Trey Yesavage's outing and plans for the rest of his season, Kevin Gausman's stuff playing this late in the year, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rays 7PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman in 29 starts carries an ERA of 3.44 with WHIP of 1.00. The right hander fans 24.3% with 6.4% walks. Ground balls served at 35.6% with 1.06 home runs per nine innings. Ian Seymour is starting for Tampa Bay. Seymour appeared in sixteen games carrying an ERA of 3.16 with WHIP of 1.13.
The MLB most recent ranking of the Top 20 starting pitchers in the game does not include any Blue Jays, even though Toronto's rotation, as a group, remains highly regarded. With RH Kevin Gausman's two-hit complete game vs. the Astros, how does he not make that list. Exit Philosophy makes a compelling case for Jose Berrios being included in the playoff rotation ahead of Chris Bassitt. Mal and Griff discuss the ramifications of the Bo Bichette injury and circumstances that may have led to his awkward slide at home plate that led to a sprained knee and the IL. Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez describes his reaction to the Yankees sign-stealing in the Bronx and his ear-flap solution. Who would be the worst matchup for the Jays in the post-season. The Top 5 Week 2 NFL Picks from Mal and Griff and far more. Please remember to subscrbe, like, share and leave a review wherever you listen! INDEX: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Gausman importance 6:14 Jays rotation in September, Lauer and the playoffs 12:24 Who gets the ball, Berrios or Bassitt 18:01 Giving up on Orelvis Martinez 23:19 The immediate future of Anthony Santander 25:51 Disrespect from MLB for Jays rotation 28:53 Can the Jays in October get hotter than they have been since August 16 34:46 Cause and effect of Bo's injured knee 45:50 Pedro's ear-flap solution to Yankees sign-stealing. 51:07 Hand-picking Jays best match-up playoff opponent 53:32 NFL Week 2 picks and wrapup ---- 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/
GriffsThePitch.com Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines for the Blue Jays and Orioles' series, the mixture of the lineup, Bo Bichette's injury timeline, the handling of Jeff Hoffman closing, Anthony Santander's return, Kevin Gausman's performance and the potential to start Game 1, Max Scherzer's role towards the playoffs, Eric Lauer's position and more.
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith ahead of the Jays series opener against the Orioles. They discuss Kevin Gausman's immaculate outing to close out the series against the Astros, what to expect from Gimenez in his first start at short stop since 2022, how Gausman going 9-innings helps Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen, the Jays struggles against the Orioles, and more. Then, they discuss Orelvis Martinez being DFA's as Alek Manoah continues to progress from his rehab stint in AAA, how Santander has looked early on in his rehab assignment, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse tee up the Yankees/Red Sox series before welcoming Super Bowl 50 Champion Ryan Harris to the show. They discuss if the Packers are the cream of the crop in the NFL, the Lions offence without Ben Johnson and if the team's window is closed, and J.J. McCarthy's insane bounce back in his NFL debut. Then, they discuss how Rodgers is enjoying like under Tomlin. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Marc-André Fleury already coming out of retirement to play in the preseason with the Penguins, McDavid's contract situation, Kaprizov and the Wild's relationship, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli delve into the historical context of Kevin Gausman's complete game and how dialled in he is heading into the playoffs, where he appears to be the favourite to start Game 1 of the postseason. Afterwards, the Score's Brandon Wile (28:44) previews the upcoming weekend series of the Red Sox-Yankees. Afterwards, Julia and Sho discuss Anthony Santander's debut (50:08) with the Bisons, how the lineup changes when he returns and Toronto's plethora of bench options. Lastly, MASN's Melanie Newman (1:15:38) previews the Baltimore Orioles, who have put together an excellent ending to a season that got derailed. 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 the last hour resetting the Jays' series win over Houston and teeing up the weekender versus the Orioles. Sportsnet's Buck Martinez joins to discuss Kevin Gausman's velocity bump, the rotation's chemistry, and why the offense jumping on a starter early matters. He weighs in on Davis Schneider producing under tough circumstances and where this season ranks among the most fun he's had covering the club. After the break, the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (22:28) details Gausman's leadership and why he could front a potential Game 1 playoff game, weighs Anthony Santander's potential return and fit, and tackles the bullpen's consistency questions.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 the final show of the week with the Jays' rubber-match win over Houston, gushing over Kevin Gausman's masterpiece, that finished one pitch shy of a “Maddux.” They break down how the complete game builds a three-game cushion in the AL East, gives the bullpen a breather, and sets the tone for the weekend. They highlight the steady contributions from Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, then touch on Anthony Santander's Bisons rehab debut and debate who would sit if he returns this season. After the break they dig into the Green Bay's win over Washington on TNF, highlighting a smothering defense, an efficient Jordan Love, and Jayden Daniels' struggles. They close the hour with the most intriguing matchups on the NFL's Week 2 slate.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.
Video Games are good for you, Kevin Gausman dominates in the Jays victory, Packers continue to their strong start to the season and the Redblacks look to stay in the playoff picture.
On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl get you set for the first game of Calgary Flames hockey of the season as the Flames' prospects head up to Edmonton for Game 1 of the Rookie Showcase! The guys share which players they're most excited to see take the ice, and who we could see fighting for a regular spot on the big club!(22:15) The guys bring their latest thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays after Kevin Gausman pitched a complete game shutout to win the series against the Tigers! The guys dive into what they saw from Gausman, how they're feeling about Jeff Hoffman and the rest of the Jays' pitching crew, 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. 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the decision to use Jeff Hoffman again last night vs. the Astros and if his arm can handle the work demand. They also discuss Jose Berrios' encouraging start and Toronto's trouble creating barrels on Astros pitcher Jason Alexander. Rob Friedman (30:45) analyzes Shane Bieber's stuff, Kevin Gausman's fastball-splitter mix and Paul Skenes' season. Sportsnet's Madison Shipman (52:04) dives deep into the Blue Jays' struggles hitting over the past few games and Hoffman's workload. Lastly, Tipping Pitches Bobby Wagner (1:15:53) provides the state of the Mets. 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' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Jays pitcher in 2025? They also discuss how the complete game helped out the bullpen going into a long stretch of games without a day off, the offence getting to Cristian Javier early, and the team's outlook over the remaining 16 games. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, and Davis Schneider. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
This weekend the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the New York Yankees for the final time this regular season. After a great game on Friday, they dropped the next two games of the series and their lead in the American League East is now down to two. 00:00 Lukes Hit and Run04:00 Max Scherzer tipping pitches08:50 The bats with RISP11:10 Gausman and the bullpen12:52 Toronto ends the year 8-5 against New YorkSubscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseBlakeTV?sub_confirmation=1Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeVisit https://sdpn.ca for more.Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.caReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Join SDP VIP:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/joinApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for 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.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. NY Yankees MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Yankees 7PM ET—Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman has 27 starts delivering an ERA of 3.75 with WHIP of 1.05. The veteran fans 24.3% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 34.9% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Brewers at Blue Jays 3PM ET— Quinn Priester will start for Milwaukee. Priester appeared in 24 games with an ERA of 3.44 and WHIP of 1.26. The right hander fans 19.4% with 8.4% walks. Ground balls served at 58.2% with 1.19 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman got 26 starts posting an ERA of 3.87 with WHIP of 1.07. The veteran fans 24% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls are 34.8% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Marlins 12PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman, in 25 starts carries an ERA of 3.78 with WHIP of 1.06. The veteran fans 23.9% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls served at 34.5% with 1.16 home runs per nine innings. Eury Perez is starting for Miami. Perez has thirteen starts with an ERA of 3.48 with WHIP of 1.01. The right hander strikes out 25.6% with 9.3% walks. Grounders are 32.1% with 0.97 home runs per nine innings.
Welcome to Sports By The Book -- August 18th, 2025 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialists, Alex White & Jeff Parles each give you their favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4 MLB: St. Louis Cardinals @ Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs (DOUBLE HEADER) Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres Houston Astros @ Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals Toronto Blue Jays @ Pittsburgh Pirates Seattle Mariners @ Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox @ Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds @ Los Angeles Angeles Cleveland Guardians @ Arizona Diamondbacks NFL Preseason Week 2: Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons (FINAL: 23-20, Titans) Kansas City Chiefs @ Seattle Seahawks (FINAL: 33-16, Seahawks) Green Bay Packers @ Indianapolis Colts (FINAL: 23-19, Packers) New England Patriots @ Minnesota Vikings (FINAL: 20-12, Patriots) Carolina Panthers @ Houston Texans (FINAL: 20-3, Texans) Cleveland Browns @ Philadelphia Eagles (FINAL: 22-13, Browns) Miami Dolphins @ Detroit Lions (FINAL: 24-17, Dolphins) San Francisco 49ers @ Las Vegas Raiders (FINAL: 22-19, 49ers) New York Jets @ New York Giants (FINAL: 31-12, Jets) Los Angeles Chargers @ Los Angeles Rams (FINAL: 23-22, Rams) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (FINAL: 17-14, Buccaneers) Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys (FINAL: 31-13, Ravens) Arizona Cardinals @ Denver Broncos (FINAL: 27-7, Cardinals) Jacksonville Jaguars @ New Orleans Saints (FINAL: 17-17, TIE) Buffalo Bills @ Chicago Bears (FINAL: 38-0, Chicago) Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Commanders NFL Preseason Week 3 Pittsburgh Steelers @ Carolina Panthers (Thursday, August 21) New England Patriots @ New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Jets (Friday, August 22) Atlanta Falcons @ Dallas Cowboys Minnesota Vikings @ Tennessee Titans Chicago Bears @ Kansas City Chiefs Baltimore Ravens @ Washington Commanders (Saturday, August 23) Indianapolis Colts @ Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos @ New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Rams @ Cleveland Browns Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Los Angeles Chargers @ San Francisco 49ers Las Vegas Raiders @ Arizona Cardinals Special Guest: Brett Ciancia .
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Pirates 6:40 PM ET—Kevin Gausman makes the start for Toronto. Gausman, 24 starts posts an ERA of 3.79 with WHIP of 1.05. The veteran fans 24% with 7% walks. Ground balls are 33% with 1.20 home runs per nine innings. Paul Skenes is starting for Pittsburgh.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rockies 3PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman, 22 starts this year and delivers an ERA of 3.99 with WHIP of 1.10. The veteran fans 24.3% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 33.4% with 1.19 home runs per nine innings.
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Tigers to take the series in Detroit! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the 'three stars' of the game: Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette, and George Springer. He gets into Gausman's 10 K outing over six innings of work, Bichette delivering the game-winning two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, and Springer making up for an early gaffe with a three-hit day including a home run. Plus, he discusses the imminent return of Daulton Varsho, what Alek Manoah's contributions could look like post-rehab, and continues to debate whether starting or relief pitching should be the target at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy, and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto's series-opening win over the Yankees, featuring Kevin Gausman throwing seven scintillating innings, the bullpen coming through, and the Blue Jays' offensive versatility. Afterwards, No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Tyler Bremner (21:05), joins to talk about getting drafted, his Canadian roots, and desire to honour his late mother. Following that, Blue Jays prospect Johnny King (35:07) breaks down his pitching mentality, the move to the Dunedin Blue Jays, and some mentorship from a former Cy Young winner. Sportsnet broadcaster Dan Shulman (50:43) pops by to look at trade deadline decisions Toronto's front office is facing. Lastly, Deeshar Thosar (01:17:43) of FOX Sports gives her take on the inevitability of the Blue Jays and executives under the most pressure at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Athletics 10PM ET—Kevin Gausman gets the start for Toronto. Gausman, who is eighteen, starts with an ERA of 4.13 with WHIP of 1.15. The veteran fans 23.8% with 7.5% walks. Ground ball rate of 33.3% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings. Jacob Lopez is starting for Athletics. Lopez appeared in thirteen games carrying an ERA of 4.26 with WHIP of 1.34. The left hander strikes out 28.3% with 8.4% walks. Ground ball rate of 22.7% with 1.42 home runs per nine innings.
LA Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Blue Jays 1:35PM ET—Tyler Anderson will start for LA. Anderson in seventeen starts carries an ERA of 4.12 with WHIP of 1.34. The left hander strikes out 19.3% with 8.8% walks. Ground balls are 31.1% with 1.47 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman gets the start for Toronto. Gausman has seventeen starts posting an ERA of 4.18 with WHIP of 1.11. The lefty fans 23.2% with 7.2% walks. Grounders are 33.7% with 1.09 home runs per nine innings.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing the Blue Jays' victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1. They cover Max Scherzer's standout performance, Jeff Hoffman's solid close, and the current state of the bullpen. In the second half, they preview the Canada Day matchup between Kevin Gausman and Max Fried, speculating on Gausman's ability to maintain his dominance and whether Fried will cool down (29:54).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the series win vs. the Guardians, including Kevin Gausman's outing and getting production throughout the lineup. Chris Cotillo (30:58) previews the Boston Red Sox since Rafael Devers was traded. Scott Braun (50:37) pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around the MLB. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck (1:15:38) discusses learning about getting traded to the Blue Jays, his golf game, the move from Double-A to Triple-A 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 Ennis and Brent Gunning connect with Maple Leafs legend, Mats Sundin! He begins with thoughts on his former teammate Alexander Mogilny, along with fellow competitors Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, following their inductions to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mats also touches on Toronto's offseason decisions ahead and his memories of playing in Canadian markets. Later, former MLB catcher turned Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Caleb Joseph, shares his view on Kevin Gausman's response after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by yet another pitch. The trio also dive into Gausman's strong eight innings of work, Max Scherzer's outlook after his promising return to the mound, and what's ahead for the Jays as their road trip continues into Fenway Park. The morning duo close the week with more sound from Brad Treliving and details of Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract.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' 6-0 win over the Guardians to win the rubber match in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts as they get right to Kevin Gausman allowing just two hits, one walk and no runs over eight innings of work - how much does that help the bullpen with not many days off in the coming weeks? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch in the forearm - is there any danger of him missing time vs. the Red Sox? Plus, they discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and with the season (almost) half over, they hand out some letter grades to the team. 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.
Jac Caglianone is on the board with two homers (3:39)! ... Jacob Lopez looks like a dude (8:50)! ... Spencer Strider makes it two strong starts in a row (17:30). ... News (21:00): Kristian Campbell is going back to the minors. ... Colton Cowser or Jo Adell (32:50)? ... Edward Cabrera and Charlie Morton are pitching well (41:05). ... Carlos Rodon, Yamamoto and Gausman are coming back down to earth in June (46:13). ... Let's preview Week 14, looking at the schedule, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (49:16). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:00:07). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker put a cap on the Blue Jays' series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Vlad Jr.'s comfortability in the third spot in the order, Kevin Gausman's reflection on his performances in June and loss to the D-Backs, and how Toronto's front office will look into the pitching market in search of a number two starter. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (24:30) stops by to chat about Nick Sandlin's return to the main roster, Addison Barger's transition into the outfield and up in the batting order, Alejandro Kirk's bat finding a way to the opposite field, and if Gausman will have to tinker with his pitches as he progresses through his career.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 loss to the Diamondbacks and what Kevin Gausman is struggling with in June. Jorge Castillo (30:57) discusses the Yankees' struggles at the plate and Giancarlo Stanton's return. Afterwards, James Fegan (50:13) updates on where the Chicago White Sox stand as they open a 3-game series vs. the Blue Jays. In the final segment, Michelle Seniuk (1:17:46), Blue Jays Senior Vice President of Fan Experience and Concessions, discusses team activations ahead of Pride Weekend. Lastly, Blake and Julia touch on the value of Pride Weekend and what it represents for the LGBTQ community. 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' 9-5 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven earned runs allowed in 4.1 IP by Kevin Gausman - after a number of tough results in short order, what do the Jays do with Gausman going forward? They also get into the two home runs from Alejandro Kirk, and also chat about the mini-rally made by the Jays bats near the end of the game. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, and Gausman himself. 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 Kevin Gausman's 8-inning outing en route to a Blue Jays series-opening win against the Texas Rangers. They look at the scouting report on Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi before bringing in Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (17:21) to discuss Anthony Santander's place in the batting order, if Gausman will need to continue experimenting with his pitches, Bowden Francis' fastball, and why Brendon Little is the second-most important arm out of the bullpen. Then, former GM & MLB Network's Dan O'Dowd stops by (29:54) to share a front-office perspective on managing the lack of scoring opportunities, giving one player a contract while leaving another pending free agent without one, and Shohei Ohtani's desire to pitch again.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down a dominant performance from Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho continuing to mash the ball. They're joined by Jesse Rogers (32:01) to discuss his surprising MLB teams and others expected to be active in the trade market. Ben Clemens (50:34) provides his analysis of new bat tracking data and the overall state of the Blue Jays (1:27:48).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' return to form, highlighting Kevin Gausman's impressive performance against Jacob deGrom in Texas. They analyze Gausman's recent dominance and potential while addressing Jeff Hoffman's bounce-back, especially with Yimi Garcia sidelined. The duo notes the offence's struggles despite solid pitching, emphasizing that only a few big swings are sometimes needed. They wrap up by looking at the NHL Conference Finals, where Carolina stays alive, and the NBA, where SGA led OKC to a win away from the Finals (30:00).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.
Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg break down the MLB slate of games for Memorial Day This special Memorial Day episode of The Inside Pitch features Scott Seidenberg and former MLB pitcher Josh Towers providing a comprehensive breakdown of the upcoming Monday baseball slate. The podcast focuses on travel dynamics, pitcher performances, betting angles, and how team momentum and logistics influence game outcomes. Central to the discussion is the “Sunday Night Fade”—a strategy of betting against teams that play Sunday night games and must travel before playing again on Monday. Scott cites a 6-1 record with this approach, spotlighting the Dodgers' travel from New York to Cleveland. Josh outlines how travel delays, postgame treatment, and media responsibilities—especially for players like Shohei Otani—can exhaust players, making them vulnerable in early Monday games. Josh and Scott discuss Otani's homer against Kodai Senga, noting it was the first Senga allowed since Opening Day. They analyze the Dodgers-Guardians matchup: Gavin Williams has a strong home record (3-1, 3.40 ERA), but struggles at night (5.09 ERA), while Yamamoto has a 1.00 ERA overall and has not yet pitched in a day game. Despite Yamamoto's strength, Josh is cautious, citing fatigue from travel as a factor. In Mets vs. White Sox, the Mets are favored. Hauser is unreliable (5.00 ERA in the minors), and the White Sox are 5-21 on the road. Clay Holmes has been strong for the Mets but is nearing workload limits. The duo leans Mets on the run line. Tarek Skubal's dominant performance (13 Ks in a 9-inning shutout) leads into Tigers-Giants. Keiter Montero's poor control (13 BB in 30 IP) makes backing the Giants appealing despite Hayden Birdsong's inexperience. Red Sox-Brewers is another key game. Boston's offense has faltered without Bregman, while Crochet has been elite. Chad Patrick has been solid at home. Josh and Scott prefer a first-five under wager, given offensive struggles. Cubs vs. Rockies is heavily skewed toward the Cubs, with Palmquist's disastrous starts (9 ER in 8 IP, 7 BB) making a run-line play likely. Eric Fedde (Cardinals) is steady, while Charlie Morton (Orioles) has had a volatile season. Despite recent rebound, Morton's early performances were poor, and the line favoring Baltimore is puzzling. In Rangers vs. Blue Jays, both deGrom and Gausman are top-tier arms. Toronto has scored just two runs in three games, and Texas' offense is struggling. Josh and Scott prefer the under, particularly a no-run first inning (Nerf-y) play. Royals vs. Reds also presents a Nerf-y opportunity: Lorenzen is 10-0 to the Nerf-y, and Chris Booback has a 1.45 ERA with 70 Ks in 68 innings. In Rays vs. Twins, Josh praises Tampa's momentum, especially with lineup depth like Chandler Simpson batting seventh. Paddock's 5.19 road ERA and vulnerability in early innings make Tampa appealing. However, Scott warns of fading the Rays later due to a back-loaded road-heavy schedule. Pirates-Diamondbacks features Heaney (8-2 Nerf-y) vs. Ryan Nelson, whose inconsistency and starter-reliever toggling limit trust. Another Nerf-y opportunity is noted. Padres-Marlins showcases Vasquez's steady performances against Weathers, who's shown flashes but is prone to walks and home runs. Yankees vs. Angels sees Yarbrough returning to form, while Kocanowicz has erratic command (20+ walks in 5 starts). Josh recommends betting Yankees and possibly on Kocanowicz's walk prop. The discussion shifts to the mound in Sacramento. Zach Wheeler complained about mound hardness affecting pitch delivery. Scott theorizes high elevation in pitches might stem from poor footing. Josh stresses that pros must adjust, though he criticizes coaches like Minnesota's, who lack firsthand pitching experience and can't offer adjustment strategies. The show ends with a promo code "DAY20" for 20% off at pregame.com and a reminder to enjoy the holiday with plenty of daytime baseball and solid betting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Rangers to open the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's terrific start in which he allowed just one run over eight innings of work - has he found something over the last few starts when it comes to the fastball/splitter combo? They chat about Jeff Hoffman locking down the win, get into Daulton Varsho crushing another home run, and also discuss the lack of pop from the rest of the offence - despite the win, what needs to change there? 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 MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg break down the MLB slate of games for Memorial Day This special Memorial Day episode of The Inside Pitch features Scott Seidenberg and former MLB pitcher Josh Towers providing a comprehensive breakdown of the upcoming Monday baseball slate. The podcast focuses on travel dynamics, pitcher performances, betting angles, and how team momentum and logistics influence game outcomes. Central to the discussion is the “Sunday Night Fade”—a strategy of betting against teams that play Sunday night games and must travel before playing again on Monday. Scott cites a 6-1 record with this approach, spotlighting the Dodgers' travel from New York to Cleveland. Josh outlines how travel delays, postgame treatment, and media responsibilities—especially for players like Shohei Otani—can exhaust players, making them vulnerable in early Monday games. Josh and Scott discuss Otani's homer against Kodai Senga, noting it was the first Senga allowed since Opening Day. They analyze the Dodgers-Guardians matchup: Gavin Williams has a strong home record (3-1, 3.40 ERA), but struggles at night (5.09 ERA), while Yamamoto has a 1.00 ERA overall and has not yet pitched in a day game. Despite Yamamoto's strength, Josh is cautious, citing fatigue from travel as a factor. In Mets vs. White Sox, the Mets are favored. Hauser is unreliable (5.00 ERA in the minors), and the White Sox are 5-21 on the road. Clay Holmes has been strong for the Mets but is nearing workload limits. The duo leans Mets on the run line. Tarek Skubal's dominant performance (13 Ks in a 9-inning shutout) leads into Tigers-Giants. Keiter Montero's poor control (13 BB in 30 IP) makes backing the Giants appealing despite Hayden Birdsong's inexperience. Red Sox-Brewers is another key game. Boston's offense has faltered without Bregman, while Crochet has been elite. Chad Patrick has been solid at home. Josh and Scott prefer a first-five under wager, given offensive struggles. Cubs vs. Rockies is heavily skewed toward the Cubs, with Palmquist's disastrous starts (9 ER in 8 IP, 7 BB) making a run-line play likely. Eric Fedde (Cardinals) is steady, while Charlie Morton (Orioles) has had a volatile season. Despite recent rebound, Morton's early performances were poor, and the line favoring Baltimore is puzzling. In Rangers vs. Blue Jays, both deGrom and Gausman are top-tier arms. Toronto has scored just two runs in three games, and Texas' offense is struggling. Josh and Scott prefer the under, particularly a no-run first inning (Nerf-y) play. Royals vs. Reds also presents a Nerf-y opportunity: Lorenzen is 10-0 to the Nerf-y, and Chris Booback has a 1.45 ERA with 70 Ks in 68 innings. In Rays vs. Twins, Josh praises Tampa's momentum, especially with lineup depth like Chandler Simpson batting seventh. Paddock's 5.19 road ERA and vulnerability in early innings make Tampa appealing. However, Scott warns of fading the Rays later due to a back-loaded road-heavy schedule. Pirates-Diamondbacks features Heaney (8-2 Nerf-y) vs. Ryan Nelson, whose inconsistency and starter-reliever toggling limit trust. Another Nerf-y opportunity is noted. Padres-Marlins showcases Vasquez's steady performances against Weathers, who's shown flashes but is prone to walks and home runs. Yankees vs. Angels sees Yarbrough returning to form, while Kocanowicz has erratic command (20+ walks in 5 starts). Josh recommends betting Yankees and possibly on Kocanowicz's walk prop. The discussion shifts to the mound in Sacramento. Zach Wheeler complained about mound hardness affecting pitch delivery. Scott theorizes high elevation in pitches might stem from poor footing. Josh stresses that pros must adjust, though he criticizes coaches like Minnesota's, who lack firsthand pitching experience and can't offer adjustment strategies. The show ends with a promo code "DAY20" for 20% off at pregame.com and a reminder to enjoy the holiday with plenty of daytime baseball and solid betting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a sweep of the reeling Padres, Justin and Patrick return to discuss how the Jays were able to pull it off. They got great pitching from Bassitt, Gausman, and the bullpen over the 3 game set and tons of production from up and down the lineup. With the sweep, the Jays climb back above .500 and head out on a road trip to play the Rays and Rangers. Justin gives updates on injured players and Patrick asks tough questions about Jeff Hoffman.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the various errors committed by the Padres, Nathan Lukes' HR and Daulton Varsho's Grand Slam. They also break down what was working for Kevin Gausman's splitter vs. the Padres. Afterwards, Doug Glanville (25:22) joins to look at Juan Soto's rough patch, chatting with CC Sabathia, his pedigree as a base stealer in today's game 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 kick off with a celebratory chat about the Blue Jays after their impressive 14-0 victory over the Padres, marking two consecutive wins and setting up for a potential sweep. They praise Gausman's strong performance and discuss whether confidence in the team is growing. Later, they delve into exciting Game 1s in the NBA and NHL conference finals, touching on SGA's MVP title and his recognition as a top Canadian athlete (26:59).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the loss to the Rays, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger hit solo home runs. They also discuss Kevin Gausman's pitching performance and what is missing with his splitter movement. Afterwards, Dan Dickerson (25:06) discusses the influence of A.J. Hinch on the Tigers, Javier Baez's renaissance, Dillon Dingler 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.
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' 8-3 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the long ball flying for both teams - despite the roof being open, do the Jays have a pitching problem? They discuss the start from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up three home runs and got hit by a comebacker - is the starting rotation showing its age? Plus, they get into home runs from Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nathan Lukes, and also discuss Anthony Santander continuing to get off to a rough start. 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.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Tuesday. MLB is in full swing and the guys are off to a hot start on the bases. Best bets as always.