Podcast appearances and mentions of George Springer

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' convincing winning streak, the offensive spark on the roster, George Springer's excellence for the team, the matchup against the Rays, Max Scherzer facing another setback and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Jonas Siegel for Hour 3 on OverDrive! They dive into their biggest conspiracy theories, the Mavericks landing the top pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the Raptors sinking down the order. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' winning ways with the Rays series, George Springer's impressive rebound season and Max Scherzer's added setback. Jonas lists the needs for Game 5 for the Maple Leafs against the Panthers and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Ben and Brent discuss key news and insights from the series, focusing on the physicality of the games and some notable quotes from coaches. They highlight Craig Berube's recent comments about star players Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Later, they chat with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (24:45) to review the Blue Jays' return to .500 after a strong series, touching on performances by George Springer and Addison Barger, as well as the standout seasons of Aaron Judge and Rafael Devers in the A.L. 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following the Blue Jays' series sweep on the road in Seattle. The boys dive into the work by the pitching staff over the weekend, George Springer's clutch three-run homer on Sunday, Bo Bichette's production at the plate, as well as Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes' contributions. Later on, Jeff and Kevin open up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments (26:17)!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.

Shi Davidi, Sportsnet Blue Jays columnist, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on a sunny Monday afternoon to chat about Toronto's climb back to .500. They dive into Addison Barger's strong weekend in Seattle, Yariel Rodriguez' run of good form out of the bullpen, George Springer's continued success, and prospect Arjun Nimmala's potential. Shi wraps up with his biggest surprises and disappointments from the 2025 Blue Jays season. Chris Rose (26:20), host of Dugout Discussions and Baseball Today with Jomboy Media, shares his impressions of Toronto midway through May. He dives into what he learned during his conversation with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over the weekend, before discussing what the future holds for Bo Bichette, Rafael Devers, the Rockies and the Pirates.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 discuss the series sweep of the Mariners and the Blue Jays, putting up 29 runs over their last 4 games. Also, they dive into what they are seeing from George Springer and Addison Barger, who were both mashing at the plate vs. Seattle. Afterwards, Jon Morosi (27:17) discusses Rafael Devers' reluctance to play first base and bounces around the MLB. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Mother's Day adventures and the Mariners get swept. The Toronto Blue Jays came to town and couldn't leave fast enough. The Mariners managed just 7 runs over the 3 games and the pitching struggled too. :30- Mariners Morning After- well, it's been awhile since we've had to talk about the Mariners losing a series… let alone getting swept, but that's what happened with Toronto in town this weekend. We really don't like George Springer. The Mariners can't let this rough weekend linger with Aaron Judge and the Yankees in town starting tonight. Can't they find their offense again? :45- Coach Bucky is here to guide us this morning! - What is going on with Bryce Miller- he's been battling lingering issues physically that are shaking him mentally. How can we fix him? - NFL Schedule release week is here- who would Coach Bucky like in week 1 if he were the Seahawks? - Coach Bucky's Mother's Day

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Angels to depart Anaheim with their first win of the road trip. He takes your texts, and gets right to the performance by the offence - can the bats build upon this momentum, or is it tempered after facing one of the worst bullpens in MLB? He also discusses Daulton Varsho going three of four including a home run and three RBI - should he hit leadoff to move Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and George Springer down the order? Plus, he gets into Yariel Rodríguez looking good in relief, and Chris Bassitt throwing over 100 pitches to earn his third win of the year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Lou Blasi and Sky Dombroske discuss players whose contact percentage in 2025 is higher or lower compared to last year, noting that this isn't necessarily a negative trend. Among the players they talk about are Brendan Donovan, Maikel Garcia, Alec Bohm, Gleyber Torres, Freddie Freeman, Corbin Carroll, and George Springer.

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Blue Jays continued offensive struggles. David weighs in on the state of the team heading into Los Angeles, Bo Bichette's ceiling, and how real George Springer's resurgence is, before wrapping with thoughts on who he would rather build a team around: Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal? Mark Gubicza (30:35), Angels TV analyst, checks in on Tyler Anderson's recipe for success, which players make up L.A. young core, and Mike Trout's status in 2025. Mark also chats about what Yusei Kikuchi brings to the team, how the Halos stack up in the American League West, and the job Ron Washington has done.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Guardians to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes coming through with the late two-run single - with Daulton Varsho back, what is his role going forward? They discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to stay hot, George Springer smashing his third home run of the season, and get into Chris Bassitt's latest outing. 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.

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Scott Bogman kick things off with a deep dive into hitters who are heating up and those who are ice-cold. Should you ride Wilyer Abreu's early breakout? Is it time to worry about George Springer? And what's the outlook for prospects like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews? Topics Covered: Wilyer Abreu's power surge George Springer's early struggles Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews watch Buy low or stay away?

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down George Springer's tough at-bat vs. Lucas Giolito in the 6th that proved to be a pivotal point in the game, the home runs that followed, Alejandro Kirk's big day and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch base running play in extras. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Shawn Green (24:54) joins the show to discuss his time with the team, the impact of his book on athletes and reflects on the totality of his MLB career. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker live from Yankee Stadium. Skip shares an update on Daulton Varsho, Nick Sandlin and Erik Swanson as they work back from injury, before getting into where Varsho would likely slot into the lineup when he returns and what went wrong for his team in Houston. John also weighs in Anthony Santander's slow offensive start, Alejandro Kirk at the plate, Paul Goldschmidt's impact in the Bronx, how to contain Aaron Judge, the state of Kevin Gausman's splitter, and the idea of George Springer returning to the leadoff spot. After the break, former MLB pitcher and current YES analyst, Jeff Nelson (28:48), chats about Judge's incredible start to 2025, the early returns on the Yankees' off-season moves, and what to expect from Carlos Carrasco on the mound tonight. Jeff and Kevin wrap up the week with thoughts on how the Jays' bats can wake up this weekend and beyond.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.

Guests: Blue Jays outfielders George Springer and Nathan Lukes, pitcher Easton Lucas Coming off a sweep in Houston where Blue Jays hitters were almost completely shut down for three games, we go over an agonizing “week that was,” one in which the Jays only won once and one that finished on a tear-your-hair-out frustrating five-game losing streak. One of the only players on the team who is hitting at the moment is the resurgent George Springer, and he joins us to discuss his unexpectedly hot start as well as his charity bowling event in support of The Stuttering Association for the Young. We talk to Nathan Lukes, who welcomed a new baby boy last week, though he wasn't able to make it home to Arizona for the birth. We also chat with left-hander Easton Lucas, the day before his second straight rough start got him optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Julia Kreuz breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Houston Astros in a solo edition of Blue Jays Talk. She takes your calls and texts, and discusses Bowden Francis' shaky second inning, George Springer's recent contributions amid a team-wide slump, and whether it's time for a shakeup at the top of the batting order with Bo Bichette struggling to set the tone.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.

Astros took care of the Blue Jays 7-0 on Monday night & starting pitcher for the 'Stros, Hunter Brown, was FEELIN' IT!!

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Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to help diagnose Toronto's offensive issues following yesterday's 7-0 shelling. Joe shares his view on potential lineup changes to come, before sifting through the performances of Anthony Santander, George Springer, Alan Roden, and Alejandro Kirk. Later on, Astros analyst Steve Sparks (28:22) previews Ronel Blanco's start in Houston tonight. The trio also chat about what's changed in Josh Hader's approach in 2025, the aftermath of Alex Bregman's departure, what's behind Jose Altuve's move to the outfield, Jeremy Peña's development, 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' 3-1 win over the Mariners to take the first of three games in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the plays made from Addison Barger in the outfield - can we expect to see more defensive gems from him? They get into George Springer continuing to look good in his return to the lineup, and discuss Bowden Francis only allowing one run over six innings of work. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the team's series against the Seattle Mariners (1:25). The skipper starts with the decision to send Davis Schneider down to Triple-A and the injury statuses of George Springer, Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. Then, he gets into Andrés Giménez coming back to earth, how he's preparing for Blue-Jay-killer Cal Raleigh, Anthony Santander getting into rhythm, the team's different feel from last season and much more. Later, Mariners TV play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (27:54) joins the show to discuss Raleigh's scorching stretch, Seattle's ceiling this season, Julio Rodriguez's inconsistency and what to expect from the Mariners' pitching staff in the weekend series in Toronto.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.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss 10 hitters that are off to interesting early hitter stat lines, including Jazz Chisholm and Jacob Wilson.---00:00 Fred Pod 4-1500:30 Welcome01:45 Jacob Wilson10:00 Gabriel Arias12:11 BlueWire12:15 News and Injuries:12:30 Marcell Ozuna will miss the Jays series (hip)…..15:15 Jays notes - Easton Lucas, George Springer seems to have avoided a major injury….Max Scherzer has a setback18:40 Reds Moves… McLain, Hays, Diaz active Alexis Diaz won't be the closer right away22:15 Rooker/Kurtz25:15 VIVID Seats26:15 Polarizing Hitters28:00 Jose Altuve31:15 Jazz Chisholm Jr.33:30 Xavier Edwards34:45 Triston Casas36:50 Christian Yelich39:30 Dylan Crews43:00 Salvador Perez45:45 Jo Adell48:45 Christian Walker52:45 Marcus Semien54:15 Nolan Arenado57:30 Michael Toglia1:01:15 Alec Bohm---Vivid SeatsSwing into the season with MLB tickets + unbeatable rewards from Vivid Seats! Take in all the on-field action from the first pitch to the final inning with a great selection of MLB tickets. Plus, as a Vivid Seats Rewards Member, you can earn amazing rewards all year long just for buying! So, sign up today and start earning toward your next purchase.Get tickets today!(hyperlink: https://www.vividseats.com/?wsUser=948) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win over the Orioles in Baltimore! They take your texts on this podcast-only edition of the show, and get to the play of Jeff Hoffman's 4 Ks in two innings of work - how important has his addition been to the back-end of the bullpen? They discuss Bo Bichette coming through to tie the game in the eighth inning, Alejandro Kirk with a pair of RBI including his first home run of the season, and George Springer being removed from this game with left wrist discomfort. Plus, the team still endured a few sloppy mistakes on defence and on the base paths - can that be cleaned up 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.

JD is excited for baseball season. Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair & Barker, joins JD (6:00) to dive into the state of the Blue Jays 14 games into the season; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting an early day off, Guerrero Jr.'s pressure and expectations following his pay day, Anthony Santander's slow start, what's working well for George Springer and the pathways to a successful season. Éric Gagné, former CY Young Award winner, World Series champion, and chairman of bat manufacturing company B45, chats about the explosion of torpedo bats and the nuance of the closer role (51:45). Brent Gunning, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, touches on Rory McIlroy and The Masters (1:09:30). The week ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:17:00)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Hour 2 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the final hour Patrick and GVP are looking forward to all the NHL first round playoff matchups! They first examine Carolina and jersey and some of the biggest stories surrounding both those teams. Then they dive into the Habs and Caps, and if the Habs have a punchers chance? Lastly they dip into the Atlantic for some quick previews on that side of the bracket!(17:51) Later on, Patrick is joined by the voice of the jays on the SN Radio Network, Ben Shulman! Ben tells us about the current state of the AL East. Then they get into the jays strong pitching the Vladdy Jr. Extension, George Springer and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the Red Sox powered by Easton Lucas. The duo highlight the work by Toronto's starter and "low leverage" bullpen arms in the win, the continued lack of power from the team's power bats, and John Schneider's level of trust among his relievers! Later, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph (25:00) checks in on George Springer's revival this season, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension could influence what's next for Bo Bichette, and the keys for Kevin Gausman's success tonight in Boston. Caleb also chats about Lucas' strong start to 2025, Tyler Heineman's efforts behind the plate, and the strength of the team defensively. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park! They take your calls and texts, and get right to 5.1 IP and eight strikeouts from Easton Lucas - what is his role in the rotation going forward? They discuss George Springer banging his first home run of the season, and get into whether or not his start to the season is sustainable - should he be moved up in the order? Plus, they get into the bullpen, and discuss the bottom of the order coming through for big moments once again, including Myles Straw. 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 FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Wednesday as Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dive deep into two of Toronto's teams. First up, the hosts take a closer look at the Maple Leafs with Sportsnet's own Luke Fox, who's still in Florida following yesterday's matchup with the Panthers. The trio share their takeaways from an all too familiar loss to the Cats and discuss if we'll see a bounce back tonight against the Lightning as Toronto looks to distance themselves atop the Atlantic. Later on, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the Blue Jays alongside MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (23:30). Keegan checks in from Boston to chat about how the Jays claimed the first two games at Fenway Park, the emergence of Easton Lucas, Toronto's starting pitching prowess, George Springer's solid start to the season, and Anthony Santander's early struggles.   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 analyze last night's game, highlighting how Toronto struggled against their Atlantic rivals. They express concerns about Joseph Woll's performance in net, Nick Robertson, and the significance of the rough play at the end. The duo then shifts to the Blue Jays, discussing their second consecutive win at Fenway, a standout start from Easton Lucas, and whether it's time to get excited about the young pitcher. They also touch on George Springer's impressive start to the season, following his recent home run and leading the league in batting average (28:34).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.

(00:00) Fred is back from taking a sick day and fills everybody in about his weekend! (xx:xx) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Florida Gators won the 2025 men’s NCAA basketball title with a thrilling 65-63 victory over the Houston Cougars on Monday night. George Springer hit three RBI singles, José Berríos allowed one run over seven innings, and the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 6-2 at Fenway Park. A multibillion-dollar legal settlement that could reshape college sports moved closer to final approval during a federal court hearing Monday. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss the emotional and psychological boost of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, and Anthony Santander's slow start compared to George Springer's early bounce back. Later, JD and Ben entertain theories that the Florida Panthers are tanking their playoff position, before teeing up The Masters and familiar storylines surrounding Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy (42:30). Then, the focus shifts back to the Toronto Blue Jays with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (53:30). The Jays' play-by-play voice reflects on what Guerrero Jr.'s new deal signifies for the team's identity and reasons for optimism based on Toronto's play through 11 games. Afterwards, JD and the producers close out the show 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.  

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing the Blue Jays' win in their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the positive changes in George Springer's mechanics and mental approach, Andrés Giménez's addition to the infield's defence, José Berríos battling through the cold weather at Fenway Park, and Pete Walker jawing back and forth with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson. Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi (28:32) stops by to chat about the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaching the finish line in a contract extension early in the regular season, Toronto front office's next move is for Bo Bichette, what Kyle Tucker's next contract is projected to be, and who could be the next biggest free agent signing on the 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Red Sox to kick off the four-game series at Fenway Park! They take your calls, and also get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reportedly signing a 14-year, $500 million deal - how do people feel about the deal, and how does it affect the way the Jays will do business going forward? Plus, they discuss José Berríos hurling seven strong innings of one-run ball, George Springer with four hits and three RBI, and Andrés Giménez doing it all in the win. 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 recap the Blue Jays' 6-2 victory over Boston, highlighting Jose Berrios' strong performance, key singles from George Springer, and contributions from new Blue Jay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They discuss whether this formula could lead to more wins this season and introduce new players Will Wagner and Jeff Hoffman. The hour wraps up with a preview of the Maple Leafs' road trip in Florida, analyzing the Lightning's form and the Panthers' potential tanking. A Golf Report on the upcoming Masters also features (32:30).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.

JD starts the show with a look at the Blue Jays ahead of their weekend series in New York against the Mets, before diving into Jon Heyman's latest reporting on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract negotiations (00:00). Then, Jake Mintz, senior baseball writer for Yahoo, joins the show to discuss the hype around "torpedo bats" in the MLB, the Yankees' role in fueling the fire, and where the trend may be heading down the road, before chatting about Jackson Merrill's nine-year contract extension and where the Vladdy story could head if an extension isn't reached soon (06:28). Later, JD touches on "The Gr8 Chase" and the coverage that's surrounded Alex Ovechkin throughout the season (43:02). Jeff Blair, host of Blair & Barker, jumps on with JD to break down George Springer's start to the season, the strengths of the bullpen, the Vlad distraction heading into New York and Boston, and where Bo Bichette fits into the plan (50:41). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:23:15).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 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben and Brent discussing the media narrative in New York surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impending free agency before diving into some of the most positive developments from the Blue Jays' 5-2 start, including George Springer's resurgence and Andres Gimenez's refined approach at the plate. Later, the guys are joined by Carter Hutton (27:27), former NHL goaltender and current analyst for DailyFaceoff.com, to chat about Linus Ullmark's steady play for the Senators this season, the viability of an NHL team rotating goaltenders during the post-season, Joseph Woll's encouraging playoff resume, the Leafs' potential first-round playoff opponents, Andrei Vasilevskiy's resurgent campaign, and Connor Hellebuyck's checkered playoff history.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.

Bret Boone on the start to the Jays season, George Springer's turnaround, and the evolution of bats.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' hot start to the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr,'s contract value, Max Scherzer's nagging injury, George Springer's bounce back season, Andres Gimenez's power with the bat, the matchup against the Mets, Shohei Ohtani's clutch mentality and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this off-day episode celebrating the Blue Jays' sweep of the Nationals to push them atop the American League East! The guys start off with thoughts on how the switch to playing outdoors could impact Toronto's young players as the team heads to New York to take on the Mets. They also chat about the team's standouts and surprises from the first week, the Dodgers' winning ways to kick off the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s form early on. Joe Siddall (24:00), former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys on the heels of the Jays' first homestand of 2025. Joe weighs in on the team's depth contributors, the sustainability of their hot start, early impressions of Alan Roden, George Springer, Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez, Anthony Santander, and Guerrero, before sharing his expectation for the team's upcoming road trip. 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 split a four-gamer with the Orioles to start the 2025 season, and then swept the Nationals at home. Max Scherzer may be out, but with performances like we've been seeing from the likes of Andrés Giménez, George Springer, and Easton Lucas, his absence has barely been felt so far. And so for this week's episode, knowing precisely what the answer would be, we went for a quasi-traditional Vibe Check. And folks, the vibes are good. (For now.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the program teeing up this afternoon's snowy series finale against the Nationals in search of a sweep. They begin with thoughts on the Blue Jays' game plan to attack opposing starter Mackenzie Gore, what's behind Anthony Santander's slow start, and Davis Schneider's opportunity in the lineup today. Jeff and Kevin also share their expectations for Easton Lucas ahead of his first start of the season, before looking into how John Schneider has deployed his bullpen early on and José Berríos' bounce-back start last night. The guys chat about Kristian Campbell and Jackson Merrill signing long-term extensions, before Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joins the show (29:55)! Skip shares his view on Lucas getting the ball for today's game, Yariel Rodriguez' efforts out of the 'pen, Jeff Hoffman's early returns, George Springer's hot start, and what's stood out about Alan Roden and Will Wagner. John wraps up by answering this week's fan question from Darrell in Ingersoll! 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' 4-2 win over the Nationals to complete the series sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and they get to the five innings from Easton Lucas - will he continue to make starts in the rotation going forward if Max Scherzer stays on the IL? They get into George Springer's first home run of the year, and some standouts from the bottom of the order, including Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman in this game. Plus, Jeff Hoffman has been used a lot - is there any worry? They also hear live post-game comments from John Schneider, Easton Lucas, 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kicked off the FAN Morning Show by recapping the Blue Jays' gritty win over the Nationals, highlighting Bo Bichette's clutch play, George Springer's leadership, and the team's early and unconventional small-ball approach and its sustainability. In the second half of hour one, the conversation shifted to the Raptors' elimination from the NBA Play-In tournament, the Maple Leafs' playoff positioning, and the decision to load manage players that impact the Atlantic Division race (28:32).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Nationals to move above .500 for the first time in 2025. The guys break down Andrés Giménez' third home run in his first five games, Bowden Francis' first outing of the season, and George Springer's promising start to the year. Dan Shulman (24:50), play-by-play of the Blue Jays on Sportsnet, shares his view on Brendon Little's work out of the bullpen, how José Berríos can rebound from his rough Opening Day start, and the sustainability of Springer's hot start. Dan also weighs in on Will Wagner and Alan Roden's expectations in 2025, Davis Schneider's stats that matter, what's behind Anthony Santander's slow start, early returns of Alejandro Kirk hitting behind Giménez, 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.

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gets into everything Maple Leafs after a successful weekend in California (6:00). JD and James get into Auston Matthews' recent play, Craig Berube's approach, the depth lines, rest versus accountability, faith in Anthony Stolarz, and what they want to see against the Florida. JD then lists some 'Stats You Should Know' from over the weekend (48:00). Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, Keegan Matheson, analyzes the Blue Jays bullpen and Yariel Rodriguez's place in it, Max Scherzer's thumb injury, Andrés Giménez as a clean-up hitter, George Springer's start, and the torpedo bat (52:00). JD wraps with thoughts on March Madness, before finishing the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week on the program looking back on the Blue Jays' opening series of the 2025 season. They dive into Max Scherzer's thumb injury that limited the veteran's debut in Toronto, Yariel Rodriguez' performance out of the bullpen, the options to fill out the rotation, George Springer's change in approach and the lack of power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their take on the "torpedo bat" the Yankees have implemented. Chris Leroux (31:20), former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the conversation to share his view the new bat technology being utilized, before weighing in on Chris Bassitt's 105-pitch outing and Rodriguez' form in Sunday's series finale. 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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down a disappointing Opening Day for the Toronto Blue Jays (0:00). They discuss their experience attending the game, the importance of avoiding a slow start, how Alan Roden factors into the Blue Jays' path to success, and what George Springer can contribute in year four with Toronto. Then, they debate how much Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance in 2025 will influence the fanbase's eagerness to re-sign the star slugger. Afterwards, Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez joins JD (50:15) to share his perspective on fan pressure, Andrés Giménez and Roden flashing some offence in their Blue Jays debuts, and why he's confident in Alejandro Kirk taking on a heavier load behind the plate. Later, JD turns his attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Joseph Woll's worrisome start in San Jose, before closing out the show with What We Missed (1:13:30). 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 begin Friday's show finding some positives from the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to open the regular season. The conversation shifts to the underlying concerns that Opening Day exposed including José Berríos' ugly debut and the lack of offensive power, before looking into how the team can regroup ahead of tonight's game. Later on, Manager John Schneider (21:34) joins the guys to share his view on his club's disappointing start to 2025 and how to combat the volume of home runs given up by the pitching staff. Skip also weighs in on Alan Roden's first major league hit, the challenge Charlie Morton poses tonight, the highs and lows of Alejandro Kirk's first game, Yariel Rodriguez' appearance out of the bullpen, what to expect from Kevin Gausman, George Springer's progress, and Daulton Varsho's timeline. 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.

Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins JD to chat about what the Leafs have left to figure out down the stretch of the season (4:00). JD and Luke get into the success of the Leafs' second line from their win over the Philadelphia Flyers, John Tavares' longevity and value, and Scott Laughton's fit in Toronto. JD then outlines a version of the Leafs lines that he'd like to see the team try (30:00). JD then breaks news of Alphonso Davies' injury (40:00). Blue Jays reporter Arden Zwelling joins JD in-studio to discuss Bo Bichette's upcoming season, expectations for George Springer,  which Jay that didn't make the major league roster could be the first to join the team, and important factors to start the season (50:00).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

GriffsThePitch.com and Former Toronto Star Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the Opening Day roster for the team, Mark Shapiro's perspective of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his impending deal, Alejandro Kirk's extension in Toronto, George Springer and Max Scherzer looking for a bounce back season and more.