Podcast appearances and mentions of George Springer

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open with thoughts on the Blue Jays' wild extra-inning comeback over the Astros! They spotlight George Springer's longest homer of the year, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's ninth-inning knock, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big defensive play, Tyler Heineman's walk-off (plus the smoke-show postgame), and a bullpen that suddenly looks steady. They also hit on Bo Bichette's move to the 10-day IL and the 13-game gauntlet ahead. After the first break, they tackle the unthinkable: could Sidney Crosby actually leave Pittsburgh? Plus, the latest on the Hughes brothers reunion buzz.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 MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive to discuss Max Scherzer tipping his pitches against the Yankees and the aspect of the game, the Blue Jays' stance in the AL East and the race in the division, George Springer's valiant season, Max Scherzer's role in rotation, the Red Sox getting close and more.

Send us a textOur under-the-radar story of the week is asking about why a fan would grab a baseball from a kid at the game? Grabbing a hat away from a kid? What is wrong with #baseball fans?  It wasn't enough to have #Yankees fans thrown out of the playoff games last year for interfering with a play. Fans are behaving badly all over the place!  #Astros Framber Valdez behaved oddly when he seemingly crossed up his own catcher and hit the guy in the chest with a pitch. Bizarre! NL playoff teams seem pretty set. AL still has a WC race. AL East has tightened - will the #Bluejays give up the lead? They got swept in NY this weekend. Cal Raleigh has tied the all-time record for home runs in a season while catching with 42. Whose record did he tie? Our stat-of-the week - if you are a baseball fan how much baseball do you watch? Do you watch the entire game often? Sometimes? Never?  162 games is an awesome commitment compared to watching a team play 17 #NFL games.Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!Transcript:Just terrible because at least like when the right white socks were that awful a couple years ago There's an entertaining aspect to it. Mm-hmm. All right. I think we just did our sound check The Yankees actually are now two games back so remember we're starting mom's leaving we give it a pause we go You're not leaving right from the start. Are you? I Think it's easier if you leave from the startwhen you're out of here? No, she doesn't want to. Oh, I'm just saying, do we want to stop and start in the middle of this randomly? Because that's what's going to have to happen then. We're going to have to stop in the middle of the podcast. Mom leave. Why isn't she just going to leave and she's going to try to edit that out? Oh, you want to edit that part out? Right. That's why I just leave right now. That's why I'm saying it's much easier for you to start it. Leave. Have us do the whole podcast.then I just get up and pause it. And you just hit the stop And I hit the stop button when I'm done and then you can come back and finish all the editing later. Okay. think that's the easiest way to do it. Okay, yeah. And I'm actually already recording so I will, I guess, step out. Right. And, And you just have to then edit that. And it looks good. We're all nice and Right. I think this is way easier than trying to stop midstream to have mom leave at that point. I don't know about you. No, you're right, Okay. Bye-bye. I'm sorry about the timing.Almost Cooperstown (01:34.722)The Giants are catching up to the Reds and they're right behind the Mets. The Yankees swept the Jays. They're two games behind. This week in baseball, we're going to talk about the stat of the week, which is going to be about watching baseball and the under-the-radar story of the week. That's going to be why are fans behaving so badly? It's this week in baseball. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as you well know now, almost had a no-hitter.Right down to his final out against the Orioles and you know, we thought he was going to be able to do it. And then boy, did that turn around. Right. Not just one swing of the bat, but what happened afterwards? He didn't just lose the no hitter. He lost the game. And that's the strange thing. So Jackson holiday hits the home run to break up the no hitter. And I think I'm not sure how many, but there's a lot www.almostcooperstown.com

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick recap the week in fantasy baseball, including a few 30-plus outfielders who are still showing value in all five fantasy categories! Plus, injury recaps and streamers for next week! Timestamps:3:34 - Injury News16:34 - Brandon Nimmo and Eury Pérez24:22 - Jeremiah Jackson and Ryan Pepiot32:15 - William Contreras and Joe Ryan40:55 - Juan Soto and Shane Baz48:00 - George Springer and Framber Valdez56:42 - Daulton Varsho and Zac Gallen1:03:38 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick recap the week in fantasy baseball, including a few 30-plus outfielders who are still showing value in all five fantasy categories! Plus, injury recaps and streamers for next week! Timestamps:3:34 - Injury News16:34 - Brandon Nimmo and Eury Pérez24:22 - Jeremiah Jackson and Ryan Pepiot32:15 - William Contreras and Joe Ryan40:55 - Juan Soto and Shane Baz48:00 - George Springer and Framber Valdez56:42 - Daulton Varsho and Zac Gallen1:03:38 - Streamers  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' showdown against the Yankees, the stature of the series, New York's powerful bats, Max Scherzer's start being pushed back, Trey Yesavage set to make a jump, George Springer's impressive stretch and more.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette's season, and Vladimir Guerrero's swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells' time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, focusing on left-handed bats, Kevin Gausman's matchup against the Yankees, and more. Former Yankee Joba Chamberlain (51:23) shares insights on high-leverage pitching and the World Series experience before Suzyn Waldman (1:14:13) from WFAN Sports Radio reflects on her career and the Yankees bullpen concerns.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.

Let's remember some old guys! George Springer is having an old man season for the ages—one of the best overall offensive seasons in Blue Jays history—and in this week's bonus episode we try to put it into context within the Jays' history of age-35+ campaigns.FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Nguyen previews the NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys, breaking down Dallas' offense without Micah Parsons and questions around Philly's secondary. He also shares thoughts on Sam Darnold's development, Mike MacDonald's defensive system in Seattle, and expectations for the 49ers, Raiders, and Justin Herbert. Buster Olney joins to recap the Jays' gritty series win over the Reds, George Springer's resurgence, and Bo Bichette's future. He also weighs in on the AL playoff race, Mariners' struggles, and the MVP conversation led by Ohtani. 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.

Hour 2 of the Big Show w/ Rusic & Rose is on demand! To open the hour the guys are joined by the Co-host of Blair and Barker on Sportsnet, Kevin Barker! Kevin takes us through the Jays eventful series in Cincinnati. He dives into the lack of trust he has in the Blue Jays bullpen, the performance of George Springer, Addison Barger and much more!(30:14) Later on, It's time for the Season Debut of NFL Big Bets! 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network's Robert Flores (2:54). They discuss the bounce back from Shane Bieber early on following his return to the big leagues, George Springer's MVP-level season, the importance of the Jays' depth, and more. Then, they look around to the rest of the league and check in on the Red Sox and Yankees as they chase playoff spots and the Brewers' continued success in the NL. Then, ahead of the NFL Opening Night matchup between the Cowboys and Eagles, Ailish and Justin go through their award predictions for the NFL and welcome Dianna Russini (33:13) to the show! They discuss how the Eagles can repeat and the drama in Dallas, with Micah Parsons getting traded before Week 1, and how the Cowboys' locker room will react. Then, they go around the NFL and discuss the Ravens' Super Bowl-calibre roster led by Lamar Jackson and whether we are sleeping on the Chiefs.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 reflects on the Blue Jays' series win against the Reds following another offensive explosion and praises Jays' ace Shane Bieber for his gutsy six-inning performance, before taking a closer look at the depth throughout the lineup (00:00). JD details the incredible season that George Springer is having, and makes the case for him to be included in the American League MVP conversation. Later, JD previews the start of the NFL regular season ahead of the Eagles-Cowboys matchup on Thursday Night Football, before Scott Hanson, host of NFL RedZone, joins the show to chat about his prep ahead of the first show on Sunday, his thoughts and predictions ahead of the regular season, and the prospect of a Bills-Lions Super Bowl matchup (20:12).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' 13-9 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds to close out the series. They debate who is the Jays' MVP this season between George Springer and Bo Bichette, break down Shane Bieber's mid-game adjustments, and share their confidence levels in the bullpen heading into their pivotal series against the Yankees. Then, they get into where Anthony Santander would slot in if he gets healthy. Later, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian (28:00) stops by to discuss the stakes of the Jays/Yanks weekend series, Springer's miraculous resurgence, Bichette's open-market value, and he ranks his top three teams in each league. Finally, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to take your calls and questions!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode, Josh Goldberg recaps the Blue Jays' series win in Cincinnati that featured a lot of offensive fireworks, but more struggles from the bullpen. We also look ahead to a gigantic series in New York against the Yankees, and shower George Springer's incredible 2025 season with praise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Blue Jays home run leader George Springer, New York Mets bench coach John Gibbons and starting pitcher Jonah Tong September is upon us and the tension of the pennant race has ratcheted up. George Springer knows all about it, having played on three straight division winners with the Houston Astros and he is off to a tremendous September start, with three home runs and a 2.031 OPS to begin the month. Having moved into second place in the American League in OPS, behind only the Yankees' Aaron Judge, Springer joins us to talk about his incredible resurgence this season and what the Jays need to do down the stretch to take the division crown. John Gibbons was the Jays' manager the last time the team won the AL East, in 2015, and the current bench coach of the New York Mets, who hold the final wild card spot in the National League. We chat with Gibby about his memories of the Jays' great run when he was at the helm, as well as some of the challenges facing the current team. As always, Gibby is the best. Finally, Jonah Tong makes his first appearance in Deep Left Field. The 22-year-old Markham, Ontario native began his career with a win in his major league debut on August 29. The former Toronto Met who was the 75th-best prospect in the game going into this season according to Baseball Prospectus, made a meteoric rise through the New York Mets' system this year, posting a 1.43 ERA in 22 starts at Double-A and Triple-A combined with 179 strikeouts in just 113 2/3 innings. Listen here now or at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts Thursday afternoon. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Addison Barger - will this offence stay hot going forward? Plus, they get into a gutsy start from Shane Bieber, discuss the bullpen giving up some runs late (again), and look ahead to the Yankees series beginning Friday. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Blue Jays' relievers are in a collective funk, their starters aren't doing a whole lot better, time is running out to get the pitching staff sorted, and some guys seem seem less likely to reemerge than others. Fortunately, the hitters—led by George Springer, and with Anthony Santander getting closer to a return—pulled more than their weight this week in Cincinnati, and look poised to lead the team into a crucial weekend series against the Yankees.This week we talk about all that, plus Addison Barger, José Berríos, Trey Yesavage, and a whole lot 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 Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour discussing the upcoming Blue Jays-Yankees series. They chat with Keith Smith, host of the NBA Front Office Show, about the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard situation, cap circumvention in the NBA, potential owner reactions, and what penalties the Clippers might face. Raptors fans are also considered in this context. Next, Adnan Virk (25:54) from MLB Network joins to share his thoughts on the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees, George Springer's performance, and concerns about the bullpen. The discussion also covers the current state of the AL East, asking if the Yankees are back, the Red Sox's resurgence, the playoff prospects for the Rays, and the A.L. wild card race.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 kick off Thursday morning recapping the Blue Jays' series victory over the Cincinnati Reds. They chat about George Springer's 2025 season so far and his potential MVP case after John Schneider's highlighted him postgame, before debating if Shane Bieber's start raises any concern. The boys then look ahead to preview the Jays upcoming series with the Yankees with the American League East in the balance. Later on, Ben and Brent listen back to Pablo Torre's explanation on what may have happened with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers during his free agency in 2019. They discuss what the punishment should be if the NBA does find that the Clippers circumvented the cap, and if more NBA teams do this without our knowledge. The pair wrap up this hour talking tennis as Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime is into the US Open semifinals!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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays' series against the Reds, Jose Berrios' future in the rotation, the bullpen issues on the roster, Bo Bichette's contract value growing, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, George Springer's excellent stretch and more.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Blue Jays' series against the Reds, Jose Berrios' future in the rotation, the bullpen issues on the roster, Bo Bichette's contract value growing, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, George Springer's excellent stretch and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays and Reds' matchup, George Springer's excellent stretch and the bullpen issues in the spotlight. The guys go around the sports world in the latest edition of Gerry's Percentages and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Scott Braun (1:14) of Foul Territory. They discuss Framber Valdez's viral moment where he is accused of intentionally hitting his catcher after giving up a grand slam, the Astros and the NL West Playoff race, George Springer's elite play this season, and much more. Then, they discuss whether George Springer is a future Baseball Hall of Famer, the reported cap circumvention between Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard when he signed with the team, Felix Auger-Aliassime reaching the U.S. Open Semifinals, 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.

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the reports around Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after the 2019 championship and how it effected the Raptors' chances the following season (00:00). They shift to the Blue Jays' pitching situation after their chaotic victory in Cincinnati to discuss José Berríos' challenges on the mound, the competition for spots in the playoff rotation, and the bullpen's recent struggles with top prospect Trey Yesavage making his case to join the team (13:46). Later, the guys take a look at some of the more surprising seasons from Toronto athletes as they reflect on the incredible season George Springer is having (34:25).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' 12-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the bullpen limiting the damage, Louis Varland figuring it out, and José Berríos's waning confidence on the mound. Then, they get into how George Springer's season impacts his legacy, Framber Valdez seemingly intentionally crossing up his catcher, and their expectations for Shane Bieber in his third start. Later, Adam Ottavino (28:35), former pitcher and host of Baseball and Coffee, stops by to give his take on the Valdez/Salazar incident, the Jays' pitching potential, what it takes to get back to form after Tommy John surgery, and Canadian pitcher Jonah Tong impressing early after his Mets call-up.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' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) over just two innings of work - is he injured, or did the long layoff affect him? Plus, they get into George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Daulton Varsho all smashing some longballs - does that alleviate any concern about the offence 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.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off the second hour of the show asking if today's matchup with Shane Bieber on the hill is a must-win game. The guys then share their thoughts on Trey Yesavage's appearance in Triple-A and if it's worth bringing him up the big leagues this year if he can't be on the playoff roster. Ben and Sam also touch on George Springer's performance, his legacy in Toronto, and if we would ever see his name on the level of excellence. Shi Davidi (25:52), Sportsnet Blue Jays insider, joins the guys to discuss José Berríos' start, managing Yesavage's development, Springer's importance, and the job David Popkins has done at hitting coach this season.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 Sam McKee kick off Wednesday morning recapping yesterday's Blue Jays win! They dive into José Berríos' short start to determine their level of concern, if the team should consider dropping him out of the rotation, or if that is part of the reason why he is struggling right now. They guys also chat about Eric Lauer's performance out of the bullpen, if Louie Varland has finally turned a corner, Bo Bichette's clutch play, and George Springer's impact in 2025. Where would this team be without him? Later, the guys get into Pablo's Torre explosive report on Kawhi Leonard's free agency, the NHL closing their postseason salary cap loophole, and Brad Treliving's comments about Mitch Marner recent media tour.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Brewers to salvage the series finale in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen bouncing back - does Tommy Nance deserve more higher leverage outings following his fifth inning Houdini act? Who is in the circle of trust after Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez looked good today? They discuss the offence coming up big, including great days for Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and George Springer, and also discuss the waiver pickup of Isiah Kiner-Falefa before the game. Plus, with rosters expanding tomorrow, they get into the cases for relievers such as Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, Lazaro Estrada, and Adam Macko potentially being called up at one point or another. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer to discuss Pat Murphy's impact on team culture, who's closing games for the Brew Crew and their play since winning 14 in a row. MLB Network's Greg Amsinger (26:36) pops in to give his thoughts on Shane Bieber, Alejandro Kirk's new deal that's looking pretty good now and Kyle Schwarber's MVP candidacy. Following that, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (50:04) talks about the bullpen struggles and how the starting rotation will play out the rest of the season. Lastly, MLB.com's Mike Petriello (1:15:25) talks about George Springer's season and the uniqueness of how Milwaukee has built its roster into a contender. 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 Sam McKee take a look at how the Blue Jays plan to manage the rotation down the stretch here. They question if skipping José Berríos is the right choice, if they should they be priming the big three of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman for the postseason, and the trickle-down effect of that on the bullpen. Is there a chance we see Trey Yesavage up here in September? The guys also chat about what this season done for George Springer's legacy and if he has bought himself a free pass for next year in Toronto. Later, Ben and Sam share their thoughts on Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup selection and debate if not selecting himself to play was the right choice. Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, joins the show to share his experience from Rogers Centre last night and how he is feeling about the team right now. Rob wraps up with thoughts on Anthony Santander's outlook this year and why Ernie Clement has not gone on the IL yet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Baseball Is Dead Podcast Host and Former MLB Pitcher Dallas Braden joined OverDrive to discuss the viewpoints of the Blue Jays' bullpen throughout the season, Jeff Hoffman's inconsistent play, the importance of changing pitchers, George Springer's impressive season and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jason Strudwick and Frank Corrado for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Baseball Is Dead Podcast Host and Former MLB Pitcher Dallas Braden joins to discuss his views on the Blue Jays' bullpen choices, how a change could be imperative to a team and George Springer's incredible season. Hayes, Strudwick and Frankie play Role Play Level of Concern diving into Connor McDavid's contract with the Oilers and Brad Treliving's perspective on the Maple Leafs.

JD acknowledges that the summer in Toronto is nearing it's end after heading down to Rogers Centre for the Blue Jays' loss to the Twins, and gives his thoughts on George Springer's continued excellence at the plate and the latest collapse by the bullpen (00:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins JD to continue the discussion on the concern level in the bullpen, before getting into questions about the outfield with Anthony Santander expected to make an eventual return, and how the rotation is looking with just over a month left in the regular season (8:40). Later, JD dives into William Nylander's comments at the NHL's European Player Media Tour, as he discussed Mitch Marner leaving the Maple Leafs (39:16). 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' 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins and discuss Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning blowup. They get into the team's bullpen-wide slump, George Springer's two-homer game and Chris Bassitt's start. Later, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions. Should the Jays have added a bona fide closer at the deadline? Can Springer sustain his scorching August form? Will Eric Lauer make a permanent move to the bullpen? 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 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jeff Hoffman's outing to forget, as he surrendered a 4-3 lead and coughed up four runs in the ninth inning. They discuss John Schneider's overall bullpen deployment, their level of concern with the relief group moving forward, and a silver lining to be found in George Springer's multi-homer night.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 discuss Jeff Hoffman's 9th inning meltdown, the bullpen's recent struggles, and George Springer mashing. Afterwards, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen (30:15) talks Riley Green, Tarik Skubal and the Tigers with a month remaining before the postseason. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (50:24) pops by to dive into the bullpen, Hoffman and Eric Lauer. Lastly, former MLB 1st baseman Cody Decker (1:15:02) discusses the Blue Jays and a few of the notable playoff races. 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 Sam McKee look back on a frustrating loss for the Blue Jays in front of their home crowd. The pair break down the collapse in the ninth inning by the bullpen and the level of confidence in Jeff Hoffman after coughing up the lead and allowing the Twins to comeback to win the game and tie the series. Will this become a problem in the postseason? What would it take to remove Hoffman from the closing role? Who would be the next man up? On a positive note, Ben and Sam get into George Springer's resurgence that continued in full force last night with a pair of home runs, before looking at Addison Barger's recent slump and some former Jays prospects on the Twins. To wrap up the hour, the boys touch on the Swift-Kelce engagement, Keegan Bradley's big decision today, and if Toronto really is a city that complains too much.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.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe & Dominic Šramaty host. Julia Kreuz joins the show to talk Blue Jays. Will Jeff Hoffman continue to be the closer? George Springer finds the fountain of youth, and when will Bichette sign? Then, it's time for "Cap or no cap". The guys talk about the Canucks NHL 26 ratings, and which prospect is most likely to make the roster? ESPN Hockey reporter Greg Wyshynski joins the show. The guys talk Crosby & Malkin's future in Pittsburgh, McDavid extension in Edmonton, and more NHL news. 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.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' open win against Minnesota, Max Scherzer's future with the Blue Jays, George Springer back in the field, Anthony Santander's potential to return, the prospect pool improving and more.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Julia Kreuz (1:15) ahead of tonight's Blue Jays matchup against the Twins. They discuss Max Scherzer's latest outing, Kirk's offensive output and workload this season, George Springer's contract and production in his age-35 season, what could keep Bo Bichette in Toronto, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announcing their engagement and discuss the fairytale endings they would like to see in the sports world this season. 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 guest host Daniele Franceschi start today's show talking Blue Jays, who kicked off their homestand with a big win over the Twins. They zero in on Minnesota starter Joe Ryan's fastball, that posed as a real test for Toronto, which they passed with ease scoring four runs in the first inning. B&D discuss if Ryan seemed off, if it was a product of his environment, or if it's all part of the advantage the Jays now get at home. They also take some time to chat about George Springer, who was pushed back to playing the outfield with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. filling the DH spot. Could this affect Springer's resurgence? The pair also touch on Andrés Giménez' offensive expectations, Max Scherzer's start, Byron Buxton's odd career, and the issues with PitchCom. To close the hour, the boys weigh in on where Auston Matthews ranked on NHL Network's list of the top centres around the NHL (38:55).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.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Eric Lauer's move to the bullpen and the impact on the rotation, the decent play against middling teams, losing momentum in their stretch, the Yankees' power in the spotlight, Shane Bieber making his Blue Jays debut, Max Scherzer's ranking, George Springer playing lead-off on the team and more.

Join Jim Tatti, Jason Strudwick and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Shane Bieber nearing his debut with the team, George Springer at the lead-off spot and Max Scherzer's playoff level. BC Lions Quarterback Nathan Rourke joins to discuss his season with the Lions, the performance with the team and the Canadian roots for quarterback and dive back in Yes Guy, No Guy going into the sports world.

Former MLB and Blue Jays Pitcher Jason Grilli joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' playoff quest, experiencing a high energy moments, Toronto's starting rotation strengths, George Springer's incredible season, Eric Lauer's shift to the bullpen and more.

¡Noche histórica en el Steinbrenner Field! Los Bombarderos del Bronx desataron todo su poder y conectaron 9 cuadrangulares en un solo juego, igualando un récord de franquicia y estableciendo un nuevo estándar ofensivo en la temporada. Además repasamos lo más destacado de la jornada en MLB: Tarik Skubal llega a los 200 ponches en 2025 y fortalece su candidatura al Cy Young de la Liga Americana. George Springer y Max Scherzer muestran su experiencia en momentos claves para un triunfo de los Blue Jays. Los Dodgers destrozan a su rival con una ofensiva de 18 hits, liderada por Alex Call (4 hits, HR, 2B). Los Rangers pierden otro juego cerrado ante los Royals y Bobby Witt Jr. se convierte en el jugador más joven en la historia de Kansas City en alcanzar los 100 jonrones de carrera. Todo el análisis, estadísticas y reacciones aquí en Baseball News ⚾

Dan Shulman and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays perched atop the American League, the latest on George Springer, wearing down pitchers, the veteran staring pitching, and when we might see top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the Brewers' confidence, the Cubs calling up Owen Caissie, and the Padres taking a lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Mariners. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:54 Dan Shulman 15:11 Jesse Rogers 30:09 Sarah Langs 32:16 Todd Radom 41:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Shulman and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays perched atop the American League, the latest on George Springer, wearing down pitchers, the veteran staring pitching, and when we might see top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the Brewers' confidence, the Cubs calling up Owen Caissie, and the Padres taking a lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Mariners. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:54 Dan Shulman 15:11 Jesse Rogers 30:09 Sarah Langs 32:16 Todd Radom 41:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices