Podcast appearances and mentions of George Springer

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 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 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 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 Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by previewing this weekend's Blue Jays vs. Cardinals series. They discuss the emotions ahead of the Jays' final series before the trade deadline, the team's pending UFAs, potential early deadline moves, the futures of George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Max Scherzer, and what kind of returns the Blue Jays could expect in trades. After the break, the conversation shifts to Kawhi Leonard's pending trade to the Raptors, the implications of a deal not getting done, and whether he'll be with the team by training camp. The hour wraps up with a discussion on FIFA's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup and UEFA's role in the situation. 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee welcome Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman to discuss Shane Bieber's performance and whether it should be considered an anomaly. They also explore George Springer's trade potential, the Blue Jays' needs for the offseason, and concerns about left-handed pitching and Vladdy's injury. After the break, Athletic's Keith Law (25:14) joins to discuss Vladdy's season and the Blue Jays' reliance on past performances. They delve into the trade market, the state of the Jays' farm system, and expectations for prospects like Arjun Nimmala. 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.

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.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to even the series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Dylan Cease, who was masterful as he struck out 12 in a complete game shutout - how much does his presence change the composition of the starting rotation going forward? How much did the velo fluctuations play into the kind of game he threw in the win? They also get to the Jays offence coming through with 15 hits and six runs, including a three-run bomb from George Springer - is he someone who could carry more value in less than ten days? Plus, with the series finale vs. the Red Sox coming up followed by series vs. the Nationals and Cardinals before the deadline, is there time to change the team's direction, or has it already been set?   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 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

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Rays to wrap the series and the homestand in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber allowing just one run over seven innings of work - if the direction of the team has already been chosen at the deadline, is Bieber becoming a larger trade chip, or should he be on the team long-term? They discuss George Springer continuing to stay hot this month - is it too little too late, or is he too becoming someone who will fetch more value at the deadline? Plus, they explore what needs to happen at the deadline for position players and pitchers alike, and hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, 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 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 Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour by reacting to comments from Mitch Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, about Marner's departure from Toronto. They discuss the ongoing attention surrounding the situation, Marner's future in Vegas, and if Toronto was ever the right fit for him. They also debate Ferris' claim that Marner was never protected in Toronto, before turning to break down the NHL's unbalanced schedule. After the break, Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi joins the show (23:16) to discuss Toronto's surprising season, Daulton Varsho's defensive regression, the futures of Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer, and George Springer ahead of the trade deadline, and the Blue Jays' most valuable trade assets heading into deadline week. 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.

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series loss to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. They discuss Shane Bieber's bounce-back, dwindling playoff chances, and why so many of the Jays' top players from 2025 have regressed in 2026. Then, they discuss the Joe Carter statue unveiling ceremony in honour of the Jays' World Series wins in 1992 and 1993, and reflect on the life and legacy of Duane Ward, who passed away on Sunday. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (29:06) to discuss reasons to hold out hope with the Rays coming to town, Brandon Valenzuela's workload, George Springer and Daulton Varsho's standing nearing the trade deadline, and Kevin Gausman's trade value. 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 Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour by breaking down the Blue Jays' return from the All-Star break. They focus on the team's ongoing offensive struggles, George Springer's role, Trey Yesavage's importance to the pitching staff, the possibility of becoming sellers, and the importance of the upcoming series against Tampa Bay and Boston. They also pay tribute to Duane Ward following news of his passing. Later, Sportsnet golf analyst Adam Stanley joins the show to discuss Ryan Fox's victory at Royal Birkdale, whether it signals a breakthrough or a one-off performance, the impact of marquee players on the tour, Bryson DeChambeau's controversial weekend, Rory McIlroy's comments, and the rivalry between the two golfers. 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 react to the Blue Jays trading Tommy Nance to the Twins before they welcome Hall of Fame closer and Padres executive Trevor Hoffman (3:13) ahead of the Jays' series in San Diego. He discusses what makes Mason Miller elite, how the role and profile of the closer have changed since his playing days, and what the Jays can expect from the Padres in their final series before the All-Star break. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (26:31) stops by from San Diego to discuss the Nance trade, managing Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, who he might choose to start the All-Star game, Shane Bieber's location struggles, George Springer's fit in the clean-up spot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mechanical progress, 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.

Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman (1:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to look at the importance of their final series before the All-Star break, Shane Bieber vs. the Padres in San Diego, Alejandro Kirk's recent at-bats, George Springer in the clean-up spot, home run props, Kazuma Okamoto performing above expectations, and if there are any concerns with Daulton Varsho. Then, the guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' calls, including Max Scherzer's future, if it changes now with the announcement that Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the year, the lack of 'blockbuster' trades, 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-0 win vs. the Giants to wrap up a series win in San Francisco! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Dylan Cease carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning - with 11 strikeouts on a career-high 118 pitches, just how dominant was Cease in this one? With the pitch count rising early, was it a tough decision for John Schneider to let him pitch until he gave up a hit? They also get into the offence knocking in 10 runs, including an early grand slam for Kazuma Okamoto, and late home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (!) and George Springer - is the new stuffed dragon responsible? Plus, we hear from Dylan Cease himself via his post-game availability.   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 New York Yankees rotation took a massive hit as left-hander Carlos Rodón was placed on the injured list with severe elbow inflammation, projecting an absence that will stretch into mid-August. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating AL East injury timeline, shifting league discipline, crucial backend bullpen targets, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is hyperactive heading into the All-Star break as Cade Cavalli's suspension has officially been reduced to 5 games on appeal, allowing him to begin serving his time immediately. Meanwhile, Patrick Sandoval has been fully reinstated from the injured list, and George Springer has returned to the team from family medical leave, though he remained out of the starting lineup in his first game back. Roster managers must track a highly volatile day of performances that featured Tyler Tolbert exploding for a perfect 5-for-5 game with a home run, while modern juggernauts Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson continued their steady power surges, alongside dynamic offensive showings from James Wood, Curtis Mead, CJ Abrams, Jose Caballero, Juan Soto, and Heliot Ramos. On the mound, Cam Schlittler delivered a masterful 8-inning, 8-strikeout gem, Landen Roupp turned in an 8-inning showcase of his own, and Brandon Pfaadt tossed 5 scoreless frames. Conversely, it was a historical implosion for frontline starters: Cristopher Sanchez collapsed for 9 earned runs in just 3.1 innings, Mike Burrows surrendered 10 total runs, and veteran arms Kevin Gausman and Walker Buehler were hammered for a combined 11 earned runs. Offensively, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with matching, empty 0-for-4, 3-strikeout nights. The Bullpen Report provides essential waiver-wire clarity, highlighting Tyler Wells ramping up in Baltimore, Jacob Webb securing the most recent save for the Cubs, and Emilio Pagan making his return to Cincinnati. We also review a rough outing for Raisel Iglesias and why Yankees high-leverage option Luke Weaver needs to be universally owned right now. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin their Friday edition discussing the Blue Jays' upcoming road series against the Seattle Mariners, game plans for Dylan Cease and attacking Luis Castillo, George Springer's playing time vs. Sean Keys, and the need for a successful outing from Shane Bieber. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (27:00) to share some updates on Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer, whether Nathan Lukes has a case to remain on the top of the order when Springer returns, Vlad Jr.'s double during Canada Day, how Cease can go deeper into games starting against the Mariners, Bieber controlling his walks, and why Keys' swing has been working at the Major League level.  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.

Ahead of the Blue Jays series-opener in Seattle, Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. They discuss the Mariners' frustrating season so far, what's behind Cal Raleigh's regression, their power-centric offensive approach, the rotation's 'piggy-back' drama, and what they'll be targeting at the trade deadline. Then, Jeff and Kevin look at the American League landscape at the midway point and the lingering impacts of the WBC on players like Raleigh and Vladdy. Finally, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (30:28) stops by to discuss Vladdy's exhaustive batting cage routine, whether he should skip the All-Star game, and the case for Nathan Lukes to hit lead-off when George Springer returns. 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.

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.

C-Lo starts with George Springer's ‘little league HR' in the first against the Mets. The Mets have lost 9-of-10. The Yankees lost their fifth straight and have been terrible offensively.

We start with Aaron Glenn topping the NFL head coach hot seat list on CBS Sports, the Geno Smith situation, and whether Mitchell Robinson will stay with the Knicks next season. Next, C-Lo delivers his final update of the day featuring George Springer's little league home run against the Mets, followed by Adam Schein breaking down the Yankees getting swept in Fenway, and a caller advising Joe Benigno to take Advil for back pain. Finally, we discuss whether the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding will be filmed for Netflix, share a Moment of the Day about why criticizing Boomer is an embarrassment to womanhood, and close with the Knicks pulling the OG Anunoby tip-in ball from auction so they can keep it.

We start with Landry Shamet re-signing with the Knicks and Mitchell Robinson likely leaving for more money, followed by LeBron trying to go to the Warriors, a move Gio thinks is pathetic. C-Lo is in for Jerry with his first update, starting with George Springer's ‘little league HR' against the Mets—who have now lost 9-of-10—and the Yankees losing their fifth straight during an offensive slump. Finally, we look at Ja Morant being traded to the Trailblazers and Josh Hart becoming eligible for an extension right now.