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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.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Phillies 6:45PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman has thirteen starts in the season, producing an ERA of 3.87 with WHIP of 1.03. Veteran fans 24.2% with 5.6% walks. Ground balls served at 37% with 1.07 home runs per nine innings.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Twins 2PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman got 12 starts with an ERA of 3.82 with WHIP of 1.02. The veteran fans 24.5% with 5% walks. Ground balls sit at 36.3% with 1.02 home runs per nine innings. Chris Paddack will start for Minnesota. Paddack in twelve starts with an ERA of 3.58 with WHIP of 1.13. The right hander strikes out 18.7% with 7.5% walks. Ground balls come in at 38.7% with 1.10 home runs per nine innings.

Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Blue Jays 1:37PM ET—JP Sears gets the start for Athletics. Sears got eleven starts with an ERA of 5.18 with WHIP of 1.27. The left hander fans 17.5% with 4.5% walks. Ground balls served at 33.3% with 2.04 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman in eleven starts has an ERA of 3.68 with WHIP of 0.94. The veteran strikes out 24% with 4.7% walks. Grounders are 34.6% with 1.09 home runs per nine innings.

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

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rangers 4PM ET—Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman got ten starts this year, dealing with an ERA of 4.03 with WHIP of 0.98. The veteran fans 24.4% with 5.3% walks. Ground balls dished at 35.9% with 1.09 home runs per nine innings.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Mariners 9:40PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman, in seven starts on the season, posts an ERA of 3.83 with WHIP of 0.93. The veteran strikes out 24.3% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls dealt at 32% with 0.90 home runs per nine innings. Luis Castillo is starting for Seattle. Castillo has seven starts with an ERA of 3.29 with WHIP of 1.33. The veteran fans 18.2% with 9.7% walks. Grounders are served at 47.5% with 0.70 home runs per nine innings.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Blue Jays 3PM ET—Gavin Williams starts for Cleveland. Williams has six starts on the campaign dealing with an ERA of 5.14 with WHIP of 1.57. The right hander strikes out 22.8% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls come in at 39.5% with 1.61 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman is the starter for Toronto. Gausman has six starts with an ERA of 4.50 with WHIP of 1.03. The veteran fans 21.2% with 8.3% walks. Grounders are 32.3% with 1.06 home runs per nine innings.

Jim Bowden, former MLB executive and current CBS Sports analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his impressions from the first month of the season. Jim weighs in on when it's time to shake up an unproductive lineup and John Schneider's decision to keep Kevin Gausman on the mound during a tumultuous third inning, before taking a look around the league to discuss the state of the Orioles, Tigers, and Yankees. Buck Martinez (23:50), former Blue Jays catcher and current Sportsnet broadcaster, joins the boys on an off day ahead of Toronto's upcoming homestand. Buck chats about the value of changing the batting order, the signs that a player need more time to develop, what was behind Gausman's poor outing, and how Yariel Rodriguez has reinvented himself 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.

Julia Kreuz and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 loss to the Yankees in Game One of Sunday's doubleheader. They take your texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman's disastrous 53-pitch third inning, John Schneider's decision to leave him in, and small positives from Myles Straw and Addison Barger at the bottom of the lineup.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. NY Yankees MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 1 Blue Jays at Yankees 1:35PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman has five starts on the season with an ERA of 3.15 with WHIP of 0.86. The right hander fans 22.4% with 5.2% walks. Ground balls served at 31% with 1.15 home runs per nine innings. Max Fried will start for NY. Fried in five starts has an ERA of 1.42 with WHIP of 1.01. The left hander is striking out 22.7% with 5.3% walks. Grounders are 50% with 0.57 home runs per nine innings.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. NY Yankees MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Phillies at Cubs 1PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman has five starts on the season with an ERA of 3.15 with WHIP of 0.86. The right hander fans 22.4% with 5.2% walks. Ground balls served at 31% with 1.15 home runs per nine innings. Max Fried will start for NY. Fried in five starts has an ERA of 1.42 with WHIP of 1.01. The left hander is striking out 22.7% with 5.3% walks. Grounders are 50% with 0.57 home runs per nine innings.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays' inability to get hits again and the troubling lack of home run production. They also discuss Kevin Gausman's rough 5th and Hunter Brown delivering a gem. Afterwards, Erik Kratz joins to bounce around the MLB.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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Astros 8PM ET—Kevin Gausman is the starter for Toronto. Gausman, in four starts in 2025, deals with an ERA of 2.49 with WHIP of 0.71. The veteran strikes out 22% with 3.3% walks. Ground balls are 29.4% with 1.42 home runs per nine innings. Hunter Brown is the starter for Houston. Brown made four starts with an ERA of 1.50 with WHIP of 0.83. The righty fans 25.3% with 5.7% walks. Ground balls dealt at 58.3% with limited home run damage.

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.

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.

Atlanta Braves vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Braves at Blue Jays 7PM ET—Spencer Schwellenbach starts for Atlanta. Schwellenbach has three starts on the campaign posting an ERA of 0.45 with WHIP of 0.65. The right hander fans 26.8% with 4.2% walks. Ground ball rate of 58.3% with limited home run damage. Kevin Gausman is the starter for Toronto. Gausman in three starts has an ERA of 2.33 with WHIP of 0.62. The veteran strikes out 20.6% with 4.4% walks. Ground balls sat at 31.4% with 0.93 home runs per nine innings.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's show sorting through the Blue Jays' lineup ahead of this afternoon's series finale against the Red Sox. The guys look back on Kevin Gausman's elite performance in last night's win in Boston, with a focus on his adjustments game to game. They also zero in on Alejandro Kirk's night to forget on both sides of the ball, Jeff Hoffman's dominant two innings of work, and state of Toronto's offence early on this season. David Samson (25:20), former MLB executive and current host of Nothing Personal, joins the program to share his view on the structuring of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 14-year contract extension. He breaks down how the $325 million signing bonus could impact relations with the Major League Baseball Players Association, the process of getting a deal of this magnitude done, what's ahead for Bo Bichette, and the rationale of having team captains in baseball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 extra-innings win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park! They take your calls, and get right to Kevin Gausman's 10 Ks over eight innings of one-run ball - with most of the strikeouts coming off the fastball, is this a sustainable result if the splitter isn't splitting? They also get into Jeff Hoffman shutting it down in the ninth and tenth innings, and Nick Sandlin getting his first save as a Blue Jay - how important was it for the team to save their arms with a number of consecutive games ahead of them? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Red Sox 6:45PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman in 31 starts in 2024 carried an ERA of 3.83 with WHIP of 1.22. The veteran fanned 21.4% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls sat at 38.3% with 0.99 home runs per nine innings. He has two starts this season, allowing five earned runs with four strikeouts in 11 1/3rd innings.

The Blue Jays are back in action, and so are Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker! The guys start by teeing up Kevin Gausman's start this afternoon in New York with thoughts on his unorthodox splitter grip, the rotation he's searching for, and its sustainability over the course of a season. Jeff and Kevin continue to set the stage by sorting through today's lineups, before ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan (27:00) stops by! He weighs in on the wave of "torpedo bats" taking baseball by storm, the state of the Houston Astros, the reasoning behind Kristian Campbell's eight-year extension in Boston, 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 loss to the Mets at Citi Field in Queens. They take your calls and texts, and get to the strikeout-less outing from Kevin Gausman - did he actually pitch better than the box score would suggest? They discuss the power outage from the bats, and discuss the lack of run support from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and company. Plus, they debate the John Schneider decision to pull Gausman for rookie reliever Mason Fluharty - should Fluharty have been put in that position? They also hear live post-game comments from Schneider and Gausman. 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 Mets MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Mets 3PM ET—Kevin Gausman to start for Toronto. Gausman started 31 games last year posting an ERA of 3.83 and WHIP of 1.22. The veteran struck out 21.4% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls served at 38.3% with 0.99 home runs per nine innings. The righthander opened at home to Baltimore allowing two earned runs with four strikeouts in six innings.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 win over the Orioles at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get into a terrific six inning start for Kevin Gausman - how comfortable does he look versus his play for much of last year? They discuss the injury to Brendon Little, and get into the timely hitting in the fourth inning - how important is it that the team gets contributions from players like Alan Roden and Will Wagner? 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.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Orioles at Blue Jays 7PM ET—Charlie Morton to start for Baltimore. Morton last season posted an ERA of 4.19 with WHIP of 1.32. The veteran saw his K's drop to 23.8% with 9.3% walks. Ground balls served at 46.3% with 1.25 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman to start for Toronto. Gausman made 31 starts in 2024 with an ERA of 3.83 and WHIP of 1.22. The righthander saw his strikeouts plummet to 21.4% with 7.4% walks. Grounders were 38.3% with 0.99 home runs per nine innings.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 Spring Training win over the Braves in Grapefruit League action! They take your texts, and get to a terrific outing from José Berríos, who went six innings while allowing no runs or walks. With only a handful of spring games remaining, is Berríos best lined up for a start on Opening Day, or should both Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt be in the mix? They also discuss the plans for the outfield, and whether or not Alan Roden factors into that plan - if Daulton Varsho can't go for Opening Day, which of the team's many outfielders will get the call? 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 start the episode by discussing Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury, whether George Springer deserves to continue as a lead-off hitter, and whether Myles Straw should be the everyday center fielder in Daulton Varsho's absence. Later, former MLB catcher and MLB Network analyst Alex Avila (23:35) joins the show to discuss what it's like to catch Max Scherzer, how Alejandro Kirk should catch him, and how other veteran players like Gausman and Bassitt can still learn from Scherzer. Finally, Alex tells one of his favourite stories about Max while playing a 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by discussing Kevin Gausman's 2025 spring training debut today, his expectations for the season, and the importance of a hot start. Next, Blue Jays Central Analyst, Joe Siddall (26:49) joins the show to discuss Gauman's pitching adjustments this spring, they debate what are the Blue Jays' plans with Yariel Rodriguez, Alejandro Kirk's longevity for the season and whether the Jays need to trade for a lead-off man.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.

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 22, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes – Trades and Signings1.The first basemen who are available are getting jobs.a.The Astros signed Christian Walker for 3 years and $60 million.i.The new-look Astros have Isaac Paredes at third and Walker at first. In the outfield, there is Jake Myers, Chas McCormack, and a yet-to-be-hired left fielder. How are you feeling if you're an Astros fan?ii.Do you think the Diamondbacks will go to battle with Pavin Smith at first base?1.The answer is no, as they acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians for RHP Slade Cecconi and the 2nd round balance pick. Then the Guardians turn around and sign old favorite, Carlos Santanaa.What is the thinking here with the Guardians?b.Kyle Manzardo appears to be heading for DH duties. Is this good for fantasy manages long-term?c.Do you like this for the Diamondbacks?b.The Yankees appear to have signed Paul Goldschmidt, signing the 37-year-old to a one-year $12.5 million contract. He's a perfect fit for the Yankees as he's the right age. Is there anything left?i.Stat line for 2024 – HR, RBI, SB, and BAii.I love the fact that the Cardinals moved on here. They'll move Willson Contreras to first and give full-time at-bats to Ivan Herrera. I'm a fan of Herrera. What are your thoughts?2.The Yankees also acquired Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for RHP Cody Poteet. The Cubs will pay $5 million to offset the deal. This was a salary dump to eliminate some of the outfield depth the Cubs didn't need.a.Bellinger is a dead pull hitter with poor exit velocities and a ton of leverage. He should be better in Yankees stadium, but is it enough to interest you in Drafts? He is the 28th outfielder off the board and has increased since the trade. Are you interested? Will we look at the players going around him?b.Let's see what we think about the Yankees opening day lineup - RosterResource3.The Phillies sign Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract. He's not the same player he was a few years ago, as the exit velocities are off, and last year, he rarely walked. You typically don't see the fall-off he had last season in his walk rate, so there could be some positive correction. However, with the bat speed down, players will get more anxious. His ADP is 639.51. Is there any value left? Maybe a flier in a Draft and Hold League?4.The Orioles sign Tomoyuki Sugano. Can you give us a scouting report?a.Let's look at the Orioles Opening Day rotation.5.Early this morning, the Phillies acquired Jesus Luzardo from the Marlins for…wait for it…more prospects. Returning is SS Starlyn Caba and OF Emaarion Boyda.Luzardo was injured a lot last season and only started 12 games for the Marlins. He was the big talk this time last year, but the Marlins held onto him. He has two more years of team control.b.Do you like this for the Phillies?c.Stat line for 2025 – GS, Ks, and ERASegment 2 – AL East Fantasy Questions – Ray and Blue Jays1.Tampa Bay Raysa.Junior Caminero's stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI and BAb.Josh Lowe was one of your guys last season, but only got 50 plate appearances against LHP. He's the 40th outfielder off the board. Any interest? We will look at other outfielders going where he is.c.Does Christopher Morel get full-time at-bats for the Rays? i.Over-under 25 home runs? ii.Over-under .220 batting average.d.McClanahan is 18 months removed from TJS, but remember, it's his second one. He's the 46 pitcher off the board or the 35th starter off the board. Is he worth the gamble as a high-end number three starter?i.McClanahan (46), Baz (67), Springs (95). Order these three in how you would draft them.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Toronto Blue Jaysa.I'm doing my Draft Targets for our Patreon members. I released first base over the weekend and wrote many glowing words about Vlad Jr., something I haven't done much over his career. I love the setup, though. He has enormous power, still young and in his walk year. What are your thoughts?i.If Soto signs for $600 to $700 and Vlad Jr. will be just 26 when he enters free agency, is he at least a $500 million player?b.Joey Loperfido stat line for 2025 – AB, HR, BA, and RBIi.BTW, Loperfido is two months younger than Vlad Jr. and his career is just getting started. Let that sink in…c.George Springer's career is winding down and he's now going as the 59th outfielder off the board. He hit 19 home runs and stole 16 bases last season. Any interest?d.Kevin Gausman is the 63rd pitcher off the board – a late number three, early four starter. He pitched to a 3.83 ERA, but the strikeouts were down.i.Are you interested in Gausman next season.ii.I've looked at his baseballsavant page and will do a breakdown of him. There are warning signs. e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Who wins the AL East and how many teams advance to the playoffs?Close