Podcast appearances and mentions of George Springer

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend where Alejandro Kirk was the hero on Friday, Myles Straw showed his power, George Springer returned to the leadoff spot and Jose Berrios struggled on Sunday. Hannah Mears (29:44) of SportsNet Pittsburgh talks Paul Skenes and the Pirates ahead of the series opener today. Afterwards, Erik Kratz (53:06) of Foul Territory bounces around the MLB and give his thoughts on the Blue Jays' roster and if John Schneider will win AL Manager of the Year. In the final segment, Blake and Julia take your texts on how a potential 6-man rotation shakes out (1:22:59).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.

Ben and Brent kick off this week with their thoughts on the Blue Jays, who wrapped up their recent homestand with a 4-2 record. They dive into yesterday's loss that saw José Berríos not at his best and debate, if decisions are made simply on merit right now, if he's the odd man out of the rotation. The guys also touch on George Springer, who made his return known this weekend with a welcome-back two-run blast, along with Myles Straw and the role he has found on the squad. Following his start on Sunday, Ben and Brent wonder if Nathan Eovaldi may be one of the pitchers fans remember most from his generation. Later on, the boys dive into some golf stories from the weekend including Scottie Scheffler's domination and if he's approaching Tiger Woods' level, Ben Griffin's supposed creatine overdose, Jon Rahm's LIV title win, and Akshay Bhatia giving away a car he won.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.

 On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 17th FAAB run Bob Seymour was called up by TB after leading the minors with 30 HR on the season. Does he get enough playing time in TB for his power to be relevant?Dylan Beavers does indeed join the BAL club on SaturdayNolan McLean makes his MLB debut for NYM today. Got the W after 5.1 IP, 4 BB, 2 H, 8 KMIN place Alan Roden on IL with thumb sprain, recall James Outmann, who they traded for from LAD in the Brock Stewart trade. Brock Stewart has also since been placed on the ILMax Muncy was placed on the IL with a grade 1 oblique strain. LAD recalls Buddy Kennedy in the corresponding move. Kyle Stowers to IL with a grade 1 strain of his left sideJhoan Duran was hit in the ankle with a comebacker. X-rays are negativ,e and he's said to be feeling 100% going into Saturday's gameZack Wheeler to IL with a blood clot in his shoulderJosh Hader to IL with shoulder strain. Not throwing for 3 weeks. CIN loses Chase Burns to the IL with a grade 1 right flexor strainWade Miley is starting a rehab assignmentSEA brings back Luke Raley while optioning Miles MastrobuoniSEA place Logan Evans on the IL with right shoulder inflammation; recall Taylor Saucedo to take his place on the rosterShane Bieber and George Springer are expected to return to TOR this weekend, with Bieber making his team debut next week. Springer is in the lineup for Saturday's game.PowerPavin Smith, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramon Urias, JJ BledaySpeedTyler Tolbert, Andres Giminez, Brandon LockridgeOpportunityMiguel RojasPitching VolumeBrandon Young, Yoendrys Gomez, Patrick CorbinPitching RatiosSavesBryan AbreuWild CardJordan Lawler Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Sho Alli and Roger Lajoie break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rangers to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk driving in four of the team's six runs and adding his first career stolen base as well - how do the Jays continue to get contributions from every part of their lineup? They discuss Jeff Hoffman slamming the door to end the game, Chris Bassitt holding it down to get through five innings allowing three runs, and John Schneider's case for Manager of the Year. Plus, they briefly discuss George Springer hitting a home run and Shane Bieber getting through seven scoreless innings down in Buffalo. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour one of OverDrive! The guys tee up the Rangers-Jays series with TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips. They get into Chris Bassitt's home-road splits, roster construction with the pending rending of George Springer, and who from the starting rotation may move to the bullpen.

Jeff Blair looks ahead to the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Texas Rangers and reflects on what's changed since the clubs last met. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo joins the show (6:05) to discuss the site's updated farm system rankings, how the Jays improved from 27 to 20, what they have in Yohendrick Pinango, and Trey Yesavage's ceiling. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (30:03) to discuss George Springer's timeline to return, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s post-All-Star heater, Max Scherzer's growing confidence, José Berríos's recent struggles, and how he manages the dog days of August.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 is joined by Texas Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler (1:49) to chat about the team's struggles to break out over .500, the offence stalling, Bret Boone's hitting philosophy, if Chris Young did enough at the trade deadline, how Bruce Bochy is navigating the season, and Jacob DeGrom's 2025 pitching report. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (22:32) to discuss if there's a clear indication at why Chris Bassitt finds a lot of success pitching at Rogers Centre, how he would roll out the pitching rotation with Shane Bieber potentially coming up and into the post-season, Max Scherzer's outing against the Chicago Cubs, and who's the odd man out when George Springer returns to the main roster. Finally, Kevin Barker makes a short return to the show! 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.

On hour one of the Big Show, George Rusic, Matt Rose, and Patrick Dumas start the morning ranting about golf, pace of play, what tees to hit from, and where each of the fellas game is at. The boys discuss the Jays series against the Cubs, the pitching, offense, defense, and the absence of George Springer. Before wrapping up the segment with talk of napkin dogs.(27:35) The Morning Report with Matt Rose, Georges villain backstory, the Blue Jays, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, MLB Playoffs, second round of the FedEx Championship Cup, the second round of the Pro-Am at the Rogers Charity Classic, Week 11 of the CFL, Winnipeg hosts the Ottawa Redblacks, Felix Auger Aliassime and the Cincinnati Masters, and the Calgary Surge. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The vibes around the Blue Jays continue to be good, despite some losses to a pair of the NL's best. And they're set to get even better, as George Springer has passed MLB's concussion protocol and is getting back into game action, with a brief rehab assignment in Buffalo expected before a likely return this weekend. That's what kicks us off this week, before we get into roster stuff, difficult pitching decisions ahead, Shane Bieber, Mark Shapiro, Trey Yesavage, and more!FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, SUPPORT US AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays for the second hour by taking a look at the roster and some pending decisions the team must make with players returning from injury. The hosts start on the pitching staff with some important outings in Buffalo this week that include arms that could be utilized by season's end. B&B get into Alek Manoah's lacklustre start yesterday and where that leaves him in trying to work his way back to the big league roster. The duo also look at the next two up, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber, and debate where and when they could be inserted with the team. They move on to discuss George Springer's status after being cleared to play with the Bisons this afternoon and wonder if he can return to his pre-concussion form. MLB Network's Jon Morosi (24:13) stops by to chat about a big debut by a Canadian player later this afternoon at Rogers Centre, along with the injuries the Blue Jays have dealt with this season and why that strengthens John Schneider's American League Manager of the Year candidacy.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben & Brent dive into the Blue Jays' crucial decisions as they aim for the A.L. East title. They chat with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith about roster changes, Manoah's recent performance, and expectations for Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage as the season progresses. They discuss George Springer's impending return and its impact on the roster. The hosts also get insights from Foul Territory's Scott Braun (25:24) on the Blue Jays' surprising season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s reputation. Additionally, they analyze the A.L. landscape and potential contenders against top N.L. teams.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Keegan Matheson and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' win against the Cubs, Jose Berrios' performance and where he sits in the team's pitching depth chart, George Springer's return to the team, Shane Bieber's stint with the Bisons and Anthony Santander's injury for the roster. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor joins to discuss James Cook's contract extension with the Bills, Buffalo's journey to the Super Bowl and Shedeur Sanders' next steps with the Browns.

Buffalo Bisons Manager Casey Candaele joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the triple-A roster, George Springer's rehab with the team, Alek Manoah's process, Shane Bieber's mindset on the mound, Trey Yesavage making his debut with the team, major and minor league baseballs and more.

Ben & Brent dive into the American League with Alanna Rizzo from Fair Territory, discussing the Blue Jays' recent series against the Dodgers and their World Series potential. They explore Toronto's biggest threats for the A.L. pennant and chat with Ben Clemens (24:52) from FanGraphs about the Jays' impressive performance in pitching and offense, highlighting key players like George Springer and Bo Bichette.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair is hosting solo this week, and he kicks it off with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Dodgers in LA. Then, the Athletic's Mitch Bannon (15:38) breaks down the Jays' promotion of No. 1 prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A, whether he can factor in for the Jays down the stretch, and the unmistakable impact of George Springer's absence. Later, after his return to the booth this weekend, Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (27:15) stops by to evaluate John Schneider's bullpen usage since the deadline, what Yesavage needs to do to earn a spot in the big leagues this season, and how the team has evolved since he was last in the booth.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Los Angeles! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the hero of the game, Mason Fluharty - what went into his pressure-packed at-bat vs. Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded? They discuss the bullpen at-large, which saw big time outings from all of Louis Varland, Braydon Fisher, Seranthony Domínguez, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - even if Jeff Hoffman stays in the closer role, could the bullpen see more fluidity going forward? Plus, they discuss big home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Ernie Clement, and get into what the roster construction could look like when Andrés Giménez and George Springer return. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:05) ahead of the team's weekend series in LA. He shares an update on George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Anthony Santander, the ideal goal Shane Bieber will need to reach before a return to the Majors, balancing playing time for his infielders and managing tough decisions, how he views this matchup against the World Series champs, Vladdy's effectiveness at the plate and how Alejandro Kirk has adjusted to catching new pitchers. Then, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by (36:25) to chat about his expectations for Max Scherzer against the Dodgers, how Jays' pitching matches up against Dodgers' hitting, Schneider's options out of the pen, and whether Bo Bichette will strive against the champs.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 Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run tie with George Springer, the potential for a power surge, and Kevin Gausman's impressive performance. Brandon Wile (27:33) from The Score joins to talk about Roman Anthony's contract extension, the surging Red Sox, and Bo Bichette's future deal. They also consider how the rotation might shift with Shane Bieber's arrival and take questions from listeners (50:19). Finally, Doug Haller from The Athletic previews Max Scherzer's matchup with Clayton Kershaw, exploring the mindset of both pitchers and the evolving standards for Hall of Fame candidates (1:15:49).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 and Brent reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour. On an off day, the hosts dive into a couple players currently on the injured list and inquire about when they may return. The duo start with George Springer, who is still waiting to get into a rehab game, and wonder if it's the team just being cautious or if should we start to be concerned about the delay. They look at how important he has he been to the Jays this season and discuss if a layoff could set back his resurgent season. B&B then get into Andrés Giménez, who also should be returning soon, and debate where he fits, his role on this team, and if he could disrupt the good vibes of the position players in the lineup now. To close the hour, the a.m. boys check in with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (24:45). The insider share his thoughts on the injured Jays, before discussing the questions Toronto has about their playoff rotation and Roman Anthony's contract extension in Boston.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD tempers his excitement around the Blue Jays following back-to-back dominant victories over the Rockies in Colorado, and breaks down the latest in the AL East with the Red Sox and Yankees continuing to move in different directions (00:00). 15-year MLB pitcher, Adam Ottavino, joins the show to chat about his career, changes in technology in baseball over the years, and the importance of comradery on a baseball team, before diving into the Yankees' struggles, coming back from Tommy John surgery, how it relates to new Blue Jay Shane Bieber, and his experiences playing with current Blue Jays Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and George Springer (6:34). Later, JD expresses that he's ready for football season, touching on the premiere of the Bills' season of Hard Knocks, as well as some training camp news (43:46).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Royals and get into early returns from the new acquisitions, some questionable bullpen management, Daulton Varsho's return, Max Scherzer's strong outing, and Shane Bieber's progress in his latest rehab start at Triple-A. Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall joins the show (27:05) from Colorado to help tee up the Jays' series against the Rockies. He discusses why there's no reason to overreact to the teams' recent slide, George Springer's impactful absence and much more. Finally, Jeff and Kevin discuss Bo Bichette's future and what he might be worth on the open free-agent market.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the show with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who got swept in their double-header in Baltimore yesterday against the Orioles. The hosts break down the games and discuss how much the team is missing Alejandro Kirk and George Springer, along with the importance on Eric Lauer's five-inning start. The duo dive into Toronto's first trade of this deadline and the oddities that come from swapping players with the team you're playing in a double-header. To close the hour, the pair revisit Scottie Scheffler's comments before his recent U.S. Open win and how Tom Brady reacted to it (33:08).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' defeat to the Orioles in the first game of the doubleheader, the team's run differential in the losing streak, George Springer's status with his hit-by-pitch, Chad Green's future in the bullpen, if Steven Kwan is an option for the team and the overview of the roster ahead of the trade deadline. They also dive into Bobby Webster's possibility of becoming the Raptors' team president, the formation of the lineup and the Blue Jays' trade deadline outlook.

Guest: Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido   With the Blue Jays holding first place overall in Major League Baseball and the trade deadline coming up on July 31, Deep Left Field is going daily for Trade Deadline Week!   Today, we're joined by Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido, who was traded at last year's deadline in the Yusei Kikuchi deal, coming to Toronto along with Will Wagner and Jake Bloss, to discuss the difference between last year and this year. From his perspective, there doesn't seem to be much.   We also look at the Jays loss in Baltimore on Monday, how George Springer's injury might affect the Jays' deadline strategy, Emmanuel Clase coming off the board because of a gambling investigation and more!  

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right into the injury to George Springer - if he is absent for any amount of time, how does that change the list of needs ahead of the deadline? Plus, they discuss Chris Bassitt allowing six earned runs over 2.1 IP, and chat about how the impromptu bullpen day could have negative consequences ahead of a doubleheader. Afterwards, they discuss the impending deadline itself, and whether or not Orioles OF Ramón Laureano could be a good fit for 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.

Ben and Brent begin Tuesday's show talking about the Blue Jays' lackluster game in Baltimore to start their series with the Orioles. Besides the 11-4 loss itself, the hosts discuss the scary moment that took George Springer out of the game and left a question mark for his timeline of return. The duo also chat about Chris Bassitt's off start, if its an indication of pitchers missing Alejandro Kirk, and how it impacts the team's priorities for the quickly approaching trade deadline. Later, the a.m. duo look into a developing story of a high-end reliever that was placed on paid leave as part of a gambling investigation. They wrap up with thoughts on superstar Bryce Harper and Commissioner Rob Manfred's face-to-face discussion regarding the possibility of a MLB salary cap.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the New York Yankees to secure the series victory. They get into the Yankees' fielding woes, George Springer's hustle on the base paths, whether the Jays can continue their stretch of success on the road against the Detroit Tigers, and Chris Bassitt's up-and-down outing. Later, Tigers radio analyst and former MLB pro Bobby Scales joins the show (36:07) to discuss Detroit's skid coming out of the All-Star break, Javier Báez's resurgence this season, Riley Greene's stellar production, Reese Olson's confident changeup, 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.

ESPN's Jeff Passan (0:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Houston Astros' winning streak, the intricacies of a verbal agreement as reported between the Blue Jays and the top international prospect in the 2028 class Angel Montas, if the Jays would consider taking a deep look into their prospect pool versus their current depth on the main roster for trades, and how far Toronto is from building a AL-winning — or even World Series — roster. Then, Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman joins the guys (31:35) to discuss Braydon Fisher's adjustment stage against the scouting report on him, George Springer's consistency, and whether Vladdy's down year is weighing heavily on the first baseman.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-6 win over the Giants to complete the three-games sweep at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the team getting to 58 wins - with the team now just needing to go 32-31 the rest of the way to get to 90 wins, how important is it to bank these wins as the year continues? He gets into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoking his 13th home run of the season, while both Addison Barger and George Springer smashed some dingers as well - can this be a jumping off moment for Vladdy Jr. moving forward? Plus, he gets into Tommy Nance holding it down, Yariel Rodríguez getting another save, and continues to look ahead at the approaching 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.

JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL schedule release, the potential lack of anticipation for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto, and the comparison to John Tavares' return to Long Island after signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter joins the show to chat about JD's burning questions for the Jays heading into the unofficial second half of the MLB season (07:04). They discuss the need for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to improve at the plate, the situation the front office finds itself in, predictions for the Blue Jays rotation should they make the playoffs, George Springer's resurgence and whether or not it can be sustained, and the chances that Anthony Santander gets going when he returns to the lineup. Later, JD gives his thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting job at the ESPY's, reporting around the Maple Leafs regarding Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly, and Scottie Scheffler's comments ahead of The Open Championship (37:44).  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.

Hour two of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose on demand! The guys talk about upcoming free agents. Discussing whether or not these big names will actually make it to the free market in 2026(14:57) At the bottom of the hour Toronto Blue Jays host Jamie Campbell joins the show. Talking recent games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and George Springer. 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.

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of the AL East.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Baseball Today host Chris Rose joins OverDrive to discuss the Jays' hot streak. Rose shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr's performance and what the expectations should be for him. Rose gives his take on whether George Springer was an all-star snub.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' winning streak, the foundation of success on the roster, the trade deadline perspective and essential adds, George Springer's incredible hitting, the lineup formation on the team and more.

MLB Analyst and Host of the Flippin Bats' Podcast Ben Verlander joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' red-hot streak, the stance in the AL East, George Springer not. being selected in the MLB All-Star Game, Toronto's placement in the American League landscape, Jacob DeGrom's trade value, Shohei Ohtani's dominance and more.

¡TREMENDO ESCÁNDALO en el Subway Series! El padre de Anthony Volpe, el campocorto de los Yankees, protagonizó un tenso momento en las gradas de Citi Field al defender a su hijo de los insultos de los fanáticos de los Mets. ¡La situación se salió de control y fue captada en video! Además, en este episodio de Baseball News, cubrimos: El histórico hit 2000 de Manny Machado y la lista de peloteros activos que podrían llegar a los 3000. George Springer y Zack Wheeler nombrados Jugadores de la Semana. Triunfos de Tigres, Cerveceros, Gigantes, Royals, Azulejos y más. ¡Byron Buxton confirmado para el Home Run Derby 2025! No olvides suscribirte y activar la campanita para no perderte nada del béisbol.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a look at some first-half-keeper-league All Stars (largely based on value gained compared to their ADP) after a spirited conversation about their Head-to-Head Heroes from last week.5:00 - Chad picks George Springer as his Head-to-Head Hero. Pete goes with Jasson Domínguez and Michael Busch in a two-way tie.16:30 - Conversation about our keeper league All Stars begins with Emmet Sheehan, oddly enough.23:02 - Kris Bubic and Andrew Abbott are looking like probable keepers for 2026 and make the Keeper League All Star Team.29:00 - Chad likes what Ryne Nelson is cooking up this season. Pete is worried about the fastball usage.33:52 - Casey Mize has a 2.63 ERA through 15 starts. Is this a breakout and slam dunk keeper, or is he a first-half fluke.35:34 - Grant Holmes and Edward Cabrera look really good! Cabrera's success is long overdue for Pete!41:45 - Both hosts are excited about the idea of keeping Hunter Goodman and Andy Pages for 2026 at this point. 46:38 - Eugenio Suárez, Christian Yelich, Sonny Gray, and Merrill Kelly are having solid seasons, but are their seasons so good that managers should consider keeping them?49:31 - Jhoan Duran could be a potential keeper based on his numbers so far, potentially in roto leagues, at least.50:28 - Nick Pivetta should make the keeper league All Star team, the homers are down!51:25 - Will Vest and Emilio Pagán generate a short conversation about how to approach closer keepers.53:39 - Cristopher Sánchez is looking like a slam dunk keeper given his 2025 cost.55:08 - Nathan Eovaldi is good when he pitches, but is probably not a keeper 2026. 55:53 - Byron Buxton once again gets talked about on Keep or Kut.57:23 - Carlos Rodón and Robbie Ray are pitching like aces, but their costs were more pricey than most of the players we had discussed to this point. Does it look like they will still be worth keeping for 2026, despite that cost?59:38 - Bryan Woo is most likely going to be a keeper in a lot of leagues.1:01:03 - Joe Ryan and Pete Crow-Armstrong end the show. Pete and Chad discuss if they will have a lot of shares of PCA in 2026 or not.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays'' winning streak, the sweep against the Angels, the overall collective unit contributing to the roster, the resemblance to the 2015 team, George Springer's dominant stretch, the Nationals cleaning house, the Yankees ceiling in the AL East and more.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the team's sweep against the Yankees, the red-hot stretch for the roster, George Springer's dominant run and the MVP of the team, Alejandro Kirk's position, Anthony Santander on the IL, the trade deadline moves, pitching additions that could fit, the AL East division and more.

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joins to discuss the Blue Jays' leap in the AL East standings, George Springer's elite stretch and the trade deadline approach for the team. TSN Hockey Analyst Bruce Boudreau joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' roster outline, the DNA of the team in Toronto and Brock Boeser re-signing with the Canucks and Al's Brother gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Maple Leafs Reporter Mark Masters joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' Development Camp, bringing a horse around the team and Anthony Stolarz's possible contract and the guys also dive into the Maple Leafs' trade assets and players who fit the roster. They also go around the sports world in the latest edition of Yes Guy, No Guy diving into the Blue Jays' division race, George Springer, Connor McDavid, Easton Cowan and Nikolaj Ehlers.

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into the Blue Jays' sweep against the Yankees, George Springer's notable stretch in the series, the Maple Leafs looking for a top six forward, the team bringing a horse to Development Camp and the priorities on the roster. TSN Reporter Matthew Scianitti joins to discuss the headlines from Week 5 in the CFL and Canada Soccer's direction after their Gold Cup run.

Two days after launching a pair of home runs on Canada Day, George Springer hit two more last night and the Jays pulled away from the Yankees to take over sole possession of the division lead for the first time since 2016 thanks to a four-game sweep. 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

Edward Cabrera continued his great run (2:30). ... Is Zac Gallen back from the dead (9:00)? ... George Springer had a monster game on Canada Day (14:51). ... News (18:51): Yordan Alvarez has been shut down with his hand injury. ... Kyle Stowers is hot again (30:48). ... Any interest in Andre Pallante, Jeffrey Springs and Tyler Anderson (40:00)? ... Let's get into eight burning questions involving Shane Baz, Rafael Devers and others (42:10). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (59:42). 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

A production error led to the wrong Sports Minute being aired, much to Boomer's frustration. Discussions then turned to the puzzling trend of rising NBA salaries and high team valuations, like the Lakers' $10 billion sale, despite years of declining TV ratings. Callers suggested deals with gambling companies might be propping up the league. In other sports news, the Yankees lost in Toronto with more fielding issues, and George Springer hit two homers, including a grand slam. The hour concluded with news that NBA player Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for a potential sports betting scandal, prompting a caller to criticize leagues for their involvement with sportsbooks.

Boomer was annoyed by a production error during the Sports Minute. Discussions continued on Malik Beasley's gambling accusations and the potential for players to fix prop bets. News updates included Red Panda's unicycle fall and George Springer's dominant performance against the Yankees. A caller suggested betting on WNBA "unders" based on players' menstrual cycles. Finally, a Queens driving school was exposed for illegal licenses, prompting a Google search for NYC's gambling revenue allocation, which largely funds public schools.

Hour 1 NBA free agency is buzzing, with the Bucks making moves and the Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele. The NHL's free agency has been quieter, though the Rangers did pick up Vladislav Gavrikov. On the baseball front, the Yankees lost in Toronto due to defensive errors. The Mets face a doubleheader that will strain their pitching ahead of their series against the Yankees, a matchup that's sure to leave one fanbase fuming given both teams' recent pitching woes. Elsewhere, WNBA player Sophie Cunningham stirred controversy with her post-game actions and comments on league expansion. Hour 2 A production error led to the wrong Sports Minute being aired, much to Boomer's frustration. Discussions then turned to the puzzling trend of rising NBA salaries and high team valuations, like the Lakers' $10 billion sale, despite years of declining TV ratings. Callers suggested deals with gambling companies might be propping up the league. In other sports news, the Yankees lost in Toronto with more fielding issues, and George Springer hit two homers, including a grand slam. The hour concluded with news that NBA player Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for a potential sports betting scandal, prompting a caller to criticize leagues for their involvement with sportsbooks. Hour 3 Boomer was annoyed by a production error during the Sports Minute. Discussions continued on Malik Beasley's gambling accusations and the potential for players to fix prop bets. News updates included Red Panda's unicycle fall and George Springer's dominant performance against the Yankees. A caller suggested betting on WNBA "unders" based on players' menstrual cycles. Finally, a Queens driving school was exposed for illegal licenses, prompting a Google search for NYC's gambling revenue allocation, which largely funds public schools. Hour 4 The Mets and Yankees are struggling as they prepare for their series, with the Mets even lacking a Sunday starter. NBA free agency sees the Knicks' roster seemingly set and LeBron's agent claiming four teams are interested. A man shared his story of leaving his fiancée for an HR colleague. Updates included the Blue Jays beating the Yankees, the Nets introducing draft picks, and Gio predicting a terrible Dolphins season and Mike McDaniel's firing. The "Moment of The Day" featured a Pete Hoffman interview, and the show concluded with a Diamondbacks fan banned for repeated interference and a caller who tries to get six baseballs per game.

Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Thatcher Demko joins to discuss his contract extension with the Canucks, repairing the locker room in Vancouver and prioritizing his health in the crease. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' top notch performance against the Yankees, George Springer's elite production and the Blue Jays' viewpoints for the trade deadline on the team and the potential replacement for Masai Ujiri on the Raptors.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, George Springer's resurgence in his career and his notable season, the sizzling run against the Yankees, Anthony Santander and Daulton Varsho's injuries, the approach to the trade deadline in Toronto and more.