Podcast appearances and mentions of George Springer

The Blue Jays' playoff push is suddenly in serious trouble. Toronto was blown out 10-1 by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, dropping to 75-77 and falling two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Jays have now lost three straight and six of their last nine.On game 153 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down a disastrous night for Toronto's pitching staff. Braydon Fisher and MLB debutant Brendan Cellucci combined for three scoreless innings to begin the game, but things quickly unraveled once Michael Lorenzen entered. Lorenzen surrendered five runs over two innings as Detroit completely took control of the game.Spencer Torkelson did most of the damage, crushing a three-run home run in the fourth inning while also doubling, walking and stealing a base. Hao-Yu Lee added a solo homer as Detroit piled up 10 runs and extended its winning streak to six games. The Tigers have already clinched the series and now have a chance to complete the sweep.The offence wasn't much better. Toronto managed only six hits and didn't score until the eighth inning, when singles from Bret Bateman, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk finally pushed a run across. Nathan Lukes did extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but the Blue Jays once again failed to generate enough offence when they desperately needed it.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is beginning to get away from Toronto. Cleveland rallied for a 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday, pushing the Guardians to 77-75 and increasing their advantage over the Blue Jays to two games. Toronto is also now a half-game behind Texas, making every remaining game increasingly important.Looking ahead, Max Scherzer gets the ball as Toronto desperately tries to avoid the sweep. Scherzer enters at 2-8 with a 6.38 ERA and is coming off a rough outing against Baltimore in which he surrendered six runs and seven hits over five innings. The Blue Jays are just 5-10 in games Scherzer has started this season.Detroit counters with Keider Montero, who enters at 9-8 with a 3.55 ERA. Montero has struggled recently, allowing eight runs across eight innings in September and failing to pitch beyond the fourth inning in each of his last two starts. That gives a struggling Toronto offence an opportunity to finally break through early.With only 10 games remaining and the Blue Jays now two games outside of a playoff spot, the margin for error has almost completely disappeared. Can Scherzer deliver when Toronto needs him most, can the offence finally wake up, and can the Jays avoid being swept at home by Detroit?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are back at .500 and right in the thick of the playoff race after an emphatic 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Toronto took two of three from Baltimore, improved to 75-75 and enters tonight just one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 12 games remaining.On game 151 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down one of Toronto's most complete wins of the season. Dylan Cease worked through five innings of one-run baseball while striking out nine, and the bullpen took care of the rest as the Blue Jays secured another crucial series victory.But the biggest story came from the offence. George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto went back-to-back-to-back in the fifth inning, completely changing the game. Vladdy finished 4-for-5 and finally hit his first home run at Rogers Centre this season, ending one of the strangest droughts of his career at the perfect time.Okamoto also continued his incredible rookie season, launching his 32nd home run and reaching 85 RBIs to set a new Blue Jays rookie franchise record.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is coming down to the wire. Cleveland sits one game ahead of Toronto, but the Blue Jays own the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Guardians. Cleveland begins a massive series against the White Sox tonight, giving Toronto another opportunity to potentially gain ground.Looking ahead, José Soriano gets the ball as the Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Soriano enters at 12-7 with a 3.48 ERA and 154 strikeouts and is coming off an excellent outing against the Athletics, where he allowed just two runs over seven innings.Detroit counters with Troy Melton, who enters at 8-4 with a 2.42 ERA and 87 strikeouts. Melton was excellent throughout August but has allowed nine earned runs over his last two appearances. Can Toronto's suddenly hot offence keep rolling against one of Detroit's best starters?The Tigers arrive in Toronto playing some of their best baseball of the season, so this won't be an easy series for a Blue Jays team that desperately needs every win it can get.With only 12 games remaining and Toronto sitting just one game outside of a playoff spot, every night feels like a postseason game. Can Soriano deliver another strong start, can Vladdy stay hot after finally going deep at home, and can the Blue Jays pull even with Cleveland in the Wild Card race?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a three-run homer and drove in five runs to spark an 11-0 Toronto blowout victory. Joe Bond breaks down today's fantasy news, performance highlights, and key Rankings Movers in the Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, along with the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. In injury and roster news, Jacob Webb was struck by a comebacker, while the Dodgers placed Eric Lauer on the injured list. Ceddanne Rafaela exited early due to quad tightness, and George Lombard was left out of Wednesday's lineup. Meanwhile, Keibert Ruiz avoided a concussion, and Joe Musgrove had his rehab progress slowed by recovery issues. On the slate, studs featured big hitting efforts from Henry Bolte, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ty France, Rafael Devers, and Roman Anthony. Pitching studs were led by strong outings from Trevor Rogers, Cameron Schlittler, Reid Detmers, Jacob Lopez, and Andrew Painter. On the duds side, pitching struggles hit Noah Cameron, Joey Cantillo, Dean Kremer, Patrick Sandoval, and Griffin Jax. In today's Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, hitters surging up ranks over the last 14 days include George Springer and Cal Raleigh, while Hunter Brown and Freddy Peralta lead the rising pitchers. Moving down the rankings, Julio Rodriguez and Jeremy Pena show recent hitting slumps, while Chase Burns falls on the pitching side. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the final hour with NHL insider Frank Seravalli to discuss Cale Makar's extension, its impact on Quinn Hughes' next deal, Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, and the latest on Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne (25:56) joins to break down the Blue Jays' offense, Brett Bateman's emergence, George Springer's resurgence, and whether Toronto's bats can stay hot down the stretch. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a convincing sweep of the Mariners, Arden sizes up where things stand for the Blue Jays entering a potentially season-defining series in Cleveland. Along the way he touches on whether the Blue Jays should consider putting in a claim on Luis Robert Jr. (15:40), Buck Martinez's Hall of Excellence induction (26:35), some promising signs from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (35:10), and what sets Max Scherzer apart (45:09). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners. They discuss the team's response after the Royals series, Max Scherzer's dominant outing, Brett Bateman's impact and growing fan-favourite status, and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. They also look at George Springer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's importance to the lineup, and whether this offense can carry the Jays to the playoffs. After the break, they examine Cale Makar's extension and whether the NHL's era of stars taking discounts is over, along with the implications for Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews, and future marquee free agents. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Mariners to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out eight over six innings - is this one of the more dominant seasons by a Jays starting pitcher in recent memory? They discuss the bats waking up, as all of Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs - has Springer found something in the month of August? Plus, they take a look at Jameson Taillon's start with the Bisons, and look ahead to the rest of the weekend. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays's standing in the Wild Card race as they fell three games back with four teams ahead, the team's play since Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, the decision to sub Alejandro Kirk and George Springer in mid game, Max Scherzer's start, and the lineup's struggles with runners in scoring position. Later, MLB Network analyst and former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd (25:32) stops by to share how a front office should approach a struggling superstar like Vladdy, the Jays' resilience in 2026, why the Cubs pose the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL, why Kyle Tucker has been the most disappointing player in MLB this season, and Brewers manager benching Cooper Pratt for not running hard out of the box. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to Rogers Centre to hear from Blue Jays' manager John Schneider ahead of their second game against the Kansas City Royals before bringing on radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (10:26) to discuss how the series opener ended with Nathan Lukes getting thrown out at second base, Jesús Sánchez returning to play left-field, having both George Springer and Alejandro Kirk's day off scheduled on the same day, and why Vlad Jr. is still having a strong year on the defensive end. Then the guys share a fun activity for all Jays fans to replicate Buck Martinez's iconic home run calls outside of Rogers Centre before having his former teammate, Hall of Fame third baseman and VP of Baseball Operations with the Royals, George Brett (29:00) to chat about their off-field friendship, transitioning and having success as a player to managing to becoming a broadcaster, the amount of advice Buck would give him, his ability to catch and call a game, the differences in the game over the years and what Bobby Witt Jr. has brought to KC. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to a run scoring - why did Vladdy rush the play? Plus, they discuss the bats staying quiet against Seth Lugo, the lineup not initially including either George Springer or Alejandro Kirk, and Max Scherzer allowing two earned runs and walking five over five 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber on the 15-day IL and his future with the Blue Jays, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued search for a breakthrough, Cal Raleigh's offensive drop-off, Tarik Skubal's usage with the Dodgers and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber being moved to the IL, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk both being left off the starting lineup in the series opener, and they outline the importance of the Jays' upcoming stretch against sub .500 teams. Later, Royals analyst and former MLB closer Jeff Montgomery joins the show (30:25) to share what the Blue Jays can expect from the red-hot Royals, who come to Toronto riding an eight-game win streak, what makes Bobby Witt Jr. elite, how the Jays' bats can attack tonight's starter Seth Lugo, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Insider and Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:16) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about Alejandro Kirk and George Springer's status after being left off the opening lineup against the visiting Kansas City Royals, what Brett Bateman has brought to the club, if the front office will consider dipping into the current free agent market to find a 5th starter while Shane Bieber is on the IL, where Brendon Little sits in the 'circle of trust', why Ben would be worried about Seattle and Cleveland sneaking into the Wild Card, and who is the second-most important bat in the lineup outside of Vlad Jr. Then, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (30:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how retirement has been going, the amount of baseball and Blue Jays games he's been tuning in, if he envisioned returning to the sport after his playing days, how much has he reflected on the best moments from playing, managing and broadcasting, and how the team can support Vladdy during and after a down offensive year.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off reacting to the vibes around the Blue Jays massive win against the Rays last night. Then, Ben Shulman joins the show (9:26) ahead of the second game of the series between the Jays and Rays! They discuss the vibes around the team, what we can expect from Vladdy as he nears his return, the confidence in the Blue Jays starting rotation, confidence levels in George Springer, and much more!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former MLB pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson (2:03) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how pitcher Nick Martinez has found his rhythm on the mound after years of switching between starting and bullpen roles, what Liam Hicks has brought to the catching and hitting core, how the Rays can become the best version of themselves and capture the AL East, and hitting coach Chad Mottola's ability to connect this his players. The guys hear from Blue Jays manager John Schneider ahead of the series against the Rays before bringing on Sportsnet's MLB columnist Shi Davidi (31:50) to chat about the rotation for the week, if there's concern with a dip in Dylan Cease's velocity, and can George Springer swing through his shoulder issues.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to chat about the weekend's action, George Springer's recent play and more. Fangraphs' Jon Becker (26:02) breaks down the AL East, if he's buying the Chicago White Sox and whether the Seattle Mariners can rebound. Following that, MLB.com's David Adler (49:47) discusses Tommy John's legacy, how Max Scherzer will be remembered and if Dylan Cease is the favourite for AL Cy Young. Lastly, Sho had a chat with Brett Bateman (1:21:04) about getting traded to Toronto and finding out he's getting called up to the Majors. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out 10 over 6.1 IP to notch his 200th K of the season - has he taken the no. 1 spot in the AL Cy Young rankings with this performance, despite the loss? They get into appearances from Brendon Little and Paul Sewald - what could their futures be in this bullpen? Plus, they discuss a tough month so far for George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk being the team's star on offence - should Kirk be more aggressive with his ABS challenges?   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Brown pitched well Wednesday afternoon but the Astros still lose to Toronto in the series finale.

Gene passes along some sports tidbits: The Sabres are in the news for their logo. Plus was there actually crying in baseball? Gene has all of your MLB news & notes.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee break down the Blue Jays' trade deadline with MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Sportsnet's Shi Davidi. Callis evaluates Toronto's returns, highlights the most exciting prospect acquired, discusses the decision to move top prospect Arjun Nimmala for José Soriano, and assesses the state of the Jays' farm system. Shi Davidi (27:06) weighs in on the deadline haul, Soriano's impact, the choice not to move players like George Springer or Shane Bieber, and what the moves say about Toronto's outlook. The hour wraps with Brent and Sam's post-deadline roster reaction. 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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' busy trade deadline. They sift through the transaction list to break down each addition and departure, including the acquisition of José Soriano and the exits of Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman, while debating whether Toronto successfully balanced competing now with building for the future. The boys also evaluate the team's prospect return and examine why Shane Bieber and George Springer ultimately stayed put. After the break, the guys revisit some of the biggest stories from Brent's time away, including the Mitch Marner saga and LeBron James' move to the 76ers! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. The guys take some time to reflect on the starter's legacy in Toronto, where he ranks among the franchise's greatest pitchers, and what his departure says about the team's direction ahead of the trade deadline. After the break, they discuss what the fan experience could look like at Rogers Centre after the deadline, expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the futures of George Springer and Jeff Hoffman, and whether the Blue Jays could still make another move. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the eve of the 2026 Trade Deadline Justin and Patrick get together to discuss what the Blue Jays are going to do. Will they trade Kevin Gausman? What happens to Daulton Varsho and George Springer? Is there a market for Shane Bieber? The Jays should look at acquiring high potential young players with team control beyond 2027 to try to rebuild the core of the roster.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, including George Springer, who continues to stay hot - what does the future hold for him? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman allowing one run over 5.2 IP in what could have been his final start as a Blue Jay - where does he stand in the all-time Jays starting pitchers rankings, and should the team sell, could he still be a Blue Jay going forward?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Maller talks about if the Dodgers should hold off on Tarik Skubal to spare some hurt feelings, if Toronto's George Springer would be a good fit for the Yankees, if the Phillies are cooked because Bryce Harper and Dave Dombrowski are at loggerheads, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the rough clubhouse atmosphere for the Blue Jays, the team's trade deadline outlook, the candidates to be dealt from the roster, George Springer's future, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s issues and the reasoning for the cold stretch and more.

Farace, Tim, and Anthony are back for Episode 141 of Unsportsmanlike Conduct, and this week the sports world apparently needed a babysitter. The NBA offseason went completely off the rails, Tony Romo found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, the NFL offseason keeps handing out pressure points, the WNBA All-Star weekend gave us great basketball and some league-office weirdness, MLB trade deadline rumors are heating up, and SummerSlam is sitting there looking like the calmest thing on the board. Which is insane, because it's wrestling.We start with the NBA, because honestly, how could we not? Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are headed to Miami, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James are now in Philadelphia, Paul George is in Boston, Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto, Ja Morant is in Portland, LaMelo Ball is in Minnesota, Julius Randle is in Brooklyn, and Mitchell Robinson somehow ended up with the Celtics because apparently Knicks fans were too happy and the universe had to fix that. Andre Drummond is now in New York, Austin Reaves got paid, Trae Young stayed put, and every fanbase is currently pretending their front office had a master plan instead of a Red Bull and a trade machine.Then we jump to the NFL, where Tony Romo's DUI situation leads the conversation before the guys get into the bigger offseason picture. Kyle Shanahan has more pressure, Baker Mayfield has more questions, Brandon Aiyuk's future is still hanging around, and teams around the league are trying to convince everyone their offseason moves solved everything. Very cute. Very July. Let's check back when somebody is 2-4 and blaming the coordinator.The WNBA All-Star Game also gets some time, with Jonquel Jones taking MVP honors and the league creating its own unnecessary side drama after posting and deleting a video tied to Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and a friendly wager. Great basketball, more attention than ever, and then the league office decided to step on a rake in public. Impressive range.Baseball gets its turn with the MLB trade deadline approaching and big names floating around. Tarik Skubal, Robbie Ray, Freddy Peralta, Mason Miller, Luis Arráez, Eugenio Suárez, Luis Robert Jr., George Springer, and plenty more could be part of the deadline madness. Contenders need pitching, sellers want ridiculous returns, and Mets names being involved means Farace is probably going to suffer at least once during this segment. Tradition matters.And then there's SummerSlam, with CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY, Penta vs. Chad Gable, and enough chaos across both nights to make wrestling Twitter unbearable before the first bell even rings. Which, to be fair, is kind of the point.So Episode 141 has it all: NBA trade chaos, LeBron in Philly, Giannis in Miami, Romo headlines, NFL offseason drama, WNBA All-Star buzz, MLB deadline rumors, and SummerSlam madness. Farace, Tim, and Anthony are locked in, the takes will be loud, the patience will be low, and somebody is absolutely going to defend a terrible opinion long after the rest of the room has moved on.Business as usual.#NBA #NFL #MLBTradeDeadline #SummerSlam #UnsportsmanlikeConduct #PopCulturePros

JD reacts to Kevin Gausman's comments about the Blue Jays clubhouse, before bringing on MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter (5:30). JD asks Ben about the Jays' strategy, what kind of a market is developing across the league, if the Jays can sell and improve the roster for next season, what the Jays expiring contracts like Kevin Gausman, George Springer and Daulton Varsho could nab the Jays.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The countdown is on to the MLB trade deadline. Arden and Ben discuss some Blue Jays trade chips (5:33) before looking at a couple potential targets (33:42) and making some predictions (58:34). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (1:35). Afterwards, Ben is alongside Chris Leroux as they are visited in the radio booth by franchise greats Pat Borders (7:36) and Dave Stieb (12:55) to celebrate the 1992 and 1993 back-to-back World Series champs. Plus, we dive into the 590 archives to remember the legendary Duane Ward, as another Blue Jays legend in Tom Cheek interviewed him on the field following the 1992 ALCS (20:20).   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock Purdy or Baker Mayfield? An update on Bills kicker Tyler Bass. Kyle Shanahan gets meme-troll-job & the MLB trade deadine is Monday.

Full Show Broadcast. Buffalo Bills training camp continues as day 2 is now officially in the books. What are Gene's take-aways and lingering questions? Sal Capaccio from WGR sports radio 550 in Buffalo joins Gene in hour 1. He has a full recap of the first two days of camp. Tim Schneider begins hour 2 with his hot take of the day. Gene sprinkles in shots & sports news & headlines as well. Finally Last Call is for you as Gene closes out the show.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with terrible time Timmy's terrible take of the day on Baker Mayfield. Plus Gene has a take on ESPN & the WNBA. What's new with Bills kicker Tyler Bass? Did Kyle Shanahan get trolled by WGN? With the MLB trade deadline on Monday, what is Gene hearing about possible deals? And Last Call is always for you!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win vs. the Nationals to win the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence blooping their way to a 12-hit, five-run day - is there anything there to build on going forward? They get into good days from Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer, Trey Yesavage striking out four over 6.2 IP while allowing just one run, and Louis Varland locking down the game for a six-out save. Plus, they discuss more trade deadline scenario with less than a week to go.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 loss vs. the Nationals as the series is evened at one game apiece in Washington. They take your calls and texts, and get to the strange start from Shane Bieber - what led to six walks in less than an inning of work, and can the Jays continue to absorb bullpen days like this? They chat about the offence, including a solo bomb from Kazuma Okamoto, a three-run shot from George Springer, and an injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is there a way of fixing the offence post-trade deadline in 2026?   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cody Bellinger's grade two hamstring injury could keep him out until September, creating another brutal setback for a Yankees lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate how aggressively Brian Cashman must respond, why outfield help is now the deadline priority and whether realistic additions like Tyrone Taylor, Tyler Stephenson or George Springer could keep the Yankees in the AL East race. The pressure also shifts to the organization's young talent. Shaun argues George Lombard Jr. should be promoted immediately, while Anthony Volpe's dropped pop-up sparks a clash over whether one disastrous mistake erased an otherwise strong game. Plus, the crew pitches professional mini golf as television's next great attraction and brings back Posted and Toasted.

Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, talks about his read on the Blue Jays deadline strategy, how next seasons lockout potential is impacting some front offices, trading within the American League East division, what the timeline of trades could be, Jeff Hoffman's value around the league, if there is a market for George Springer and Dalton Varsho. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Warren and the Yankees were hammered by the Phillies on Sunday night, losing their chance of a three-game sweep. A fired-up Chris McMonigle reacts to the series finale, Warren's continued struggles, Jose Caballero's diminishing value, Cody Bellinger's hamstring injury, and the series as a whole, including Cam Schlittler's dominating outing in the series opener. Plus, more trade deadline talk and what moves will help the Yanks regain control of the AL East.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS6:41 - Reacting to Bellinger heading to the 10-day IL and how devastating it is for a lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.14:18 - Comparing Anthony Volpe's hot bat to Caballero's struggles, and why playing Amed Rosario isn't working right now.22:04 - Breaking down Cam Schlittler's masterpiece and his vastly improved curveball.27:10 - Praising the elite back-end of the bullpen, which Chris says has become one of the best in baseball.45:11 - Chris vents about the umpires targeting Caballero with pitch clock rules and a ridiculous "intentional drop" call.54:02 - Reacting to the series finale and Will Warren getting lit up again.1:05:03 - Debating if the Yankees should call up red-hot prospect George Lombard after the trade deadline passes.1:09:51 - Shill or Shame Segment1:13:11 - Discussing Matt Blake's impact, the steep asking price for Mason Miller, and whether the Yankees should trade for George Springer.1:29:04 - Looking ahead to the four-game series in Chicago and setting up Thursday's trade deadline deep-dive episode.

Hour 2: George Springer and other names for the Yankees to target in trades. LeBron's Sixers are going to be an all-time, epic failure.

A series loss against the Red Sox has inched the Blue Jays closer to a trade deadline sell-off few expected entering the season. Arden gets the low down from Ben on what he saw while with the team in Boston (4:57) before the two dive into Dylan Cease's one-hitter (19:00) and the nuance of Toronto's trade deadline strategy (27:26). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Cody Bellinger on the IL and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Chris McMonigle says the Yankees can't afford to wait. On this episode of The Carton Show, Chris identifies Tyrone Taylor of the Mets and George Springer of the Blue Jays as two realistic trade targets who could immediately improve the Yankees' lineup and defense without costing the organization its top prospects.

McMonigle argues that the Yankees should aggressively target Tyrone Taylor from the Mets and explore a deal for George Springer to bolster their outfield. He also evaluates the potential for a defensive turnaround for the Giants, specifically focusing on the development of Deonte Banks. Additionally, callers debate the roster value of contact hitters like Luis Arraez versus high-impact power threats. 01:20 - Tommy's Virtual Team 02:35 - Yankees Deadline Strategy 10:26 - Catching Offensive Value 15:14 - Arraez vs Devers 19:28 - Giants Defensive Changes 22:37 - Deonte Banks' Development 31:42 - Proposed Yankee Trades 40:03 - Evaluating Young Prospects

Will Warren and the Yankees were hammered by the Phillies on Sunday night, losing their chance of a three-game sweep. A fired-up Chris McMonigle reacts to the series finale, Warren's continued struggles, Jose Caballero's diminishing value, Cody Bellinger's hamstring injury, and the series as a whole, including Cam Schlittler's dominating outing in the series opener. Plus, more trade deadline talk and what moves will help the Yanks regain control of the AL East.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS6:41 - Reacting to Bellinger heading to the 10-day IL and how devastating it is for a lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.14:18 - Comparing Anthony Volpe's hot bat to Caballero's struggles, and why playing Amed Rosario isn't working right now.22:04 - Breaking down Cam Schlittler's masterpiece and his vastly improved curveball.27:10 - Praising the elite back-end of the bullpen, which Chris says has become one of the best in baseball.45:11 - Chris vents about the umpires targeting Caballero with pitch clock rules and a ridiculous "intentional drop" call.54:02 - Reacting to the series finale and Will Warren getting lit up again.1:05:03 - Debating if the Yankees should call up red-hot prospect George Lombard after the trade deadline passes.1:09:51 - Shill or Shame Segment1:13:11 - Discussing Matt Blake's impact, the steep asking price for Mason Miller, and whether the Yankees should trade for George Springer.1:29:04 - Looking ahead to the four-game series in Chicago and setting up Thursday's trade deadline deep-dive episode.

Former MLB pitcher and Baseball Analyst Ryan Dempster joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays woes this season and the dropoff from their 2025 World Series run, how much sway fans have in a home crowd for a club, and what George Springer's value could be in the trade market.

Join Bryan Hayes, Dave Feschuk and Keegan Matheson for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Former Canadian MLB Pitcher Ryan Dempster joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays woes this season and drop-off from the 2025 campaign, how fans can affect the game on the field, and what George Springer's value in the market could be. The guys discuss Mitch Marner's tenure in Toronto, and break down what his agent Darren Ferris had to say about the animosity between him and the team. The show wraps up with FanDuel Best Bets

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss George Springer and Kevin Gausman's value in the trade market looks like, if John Schneider needs to change his tune in the media, what he's hoping to see from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving forward, and how the Boston Red Sox are cruising to a 15-game win streak.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Keegan Matheson for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss George Springer and Kevin Gausman's value in the trade market looks like, and if John Schneider needs to change his tune in the media. The guys play OverDrive arbitration, and discuss whether the Leafs are built like a playoff team coming into this season. The show wraps up with FanDuel Best Bets.

Ike Spike and Fritz discuss Zack Wheeler's potential road to Cooperstown and preview potential Phillies trade deadline targets like George Springer.

Cal Raleigh said the M's need to keep their foot on the gas late in games after their frustrating loss Sunday and they did just that last night. Then, we dig into a trade idea brought up by Brent Stecker on SeattleSports.com. Plus, Charlie Furbush crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.