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Guests: Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty, pitching coach Pete Walker, Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm This week in Deep Left Field, we introduce you to rookie left-hander Mason Fluharty, who came within six outs of throwing a "perfect game" out of the bullpen. As the Jays hit the one-quarter mark of the season, we catch up with pitching coach Pete Walker for his thoughts on how the pitching has held up so far, with a focus on the starting rotation, and Gregor Chisholm and I share our thoughts about the controversial MLB decision to remove all deceased players - including and especially Pete Rose - from baseball's Permanently Ineligible list.
Guests: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm Spring training is underway in Dunedin, Florida, and Gregor Chisholm has been there since the first day, which means he was there when the news broke that the Blue Jays had failed to come to a long-term contract agreement with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gregor joins us to discuss all the goings-on from camp, first and foremost the how and why Guerrero is moving into a walk year that nobody wanted. Aside from the Vladdy story, we talk about what he's seen and heard during the first week of spring. Baseball is back!
Guests: Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm, Sports Info Solutions Mark Simon The Blue Jays had their busiest Winter Meetings in years: making a trade, signing a free agent and grabbing a pitcher in the Rule 5 draft. Gregor Chisholm joins us to discuss all the Jays' doings in Dallas, and whether it's the right move to continue to drill down on run prevention at the expense of run creation. They made the best defence in MLB even better by picking up Andres Gimenez, but did they make a below-average offence worse? And we drill down on Gimenez – the best defensive infielder in the game – with Fielding Bible guru Mark Simon.
Listen here or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribingmatters. Guests: Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm The Hot Stove season is upon us and the Blue Jays have a whole lot to do in order to get back into playoff contention. Gregor Chisholm joins me to discuss the task ahead of them. Will they sign Juan Soto? Will they extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? What other big bats are available for them this winter? Is this the right front office group for the job? We answer these questions and more in this Deep Left Field Off-Season Primer!
There are many things the Toronto Blue Jays need, so where do they start? Gregor Chisholm joins Bob and Jay for some Jays talk. The three set expectations for the rest of the year and assess all of the moves made by Toronto at MLB's trade deadline a few days ago. It is becoming more and more clear: the Toronto Blue Jays are entering a rebuild.
Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we recap the Blue Jays' comings and goings at the trade deadline that just passed. The Jays traded eight members of their major-league roster and got back 13 minor-league prospects (plus one 32-year-old big-league reliever). How did they do? Did they do enough? Has Ross Atkins saved his job? We answered those questions and more with The Star's Gregor Chisholm.
Baseball is on the agenda today as Bob and John welcome Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm onto the show. At the age of 93, one of baseball's legends has passed away. Bob, John, Dave, and Gregor start today's show by remembering the Hall of Famer in a tribute to one of the game's greatest to ever do it. After the break, it's all Blue Jays. The four discuss the inconsistent play that has essentially been the only consistent trend with this team over the last year. There seems to be more bad than good with this team as the four take a look at their long list of things to improve and try to decide where this organization should start first, as one thing is clear: this is not the team the front office wants fans to believe it is.
In this 1465th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Gregor Chisholm and MLB.com's Keegan Matheson about their relationship, the Shohei Ohtani phantom flight fever dream, and the 2024 Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes, We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
Guest: Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist Spring training is over and before we bring you the opening day extravaganza, we are dipping into the “Deep Left Field” mailbag! Baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm and I answer your Toronto Blue Jays questions on this bonus episode of “Deep Left Field.” What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.
Ending the week off with a classic Friday Roundtable as Bob and John bring on our baseball experts in Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm. With the Toronto Blue Jays' having not done much this off-season, the four search for things to talk about with this team. They break down their expectations for the Jays young stars and wonder if Alek Manoah is going to be ready for the Big Leagues again come opening day. We also fit in some general MLB talk too as we take a look at some of the big names who have yet to sign with a baseball team as pitchers and catchers begin to report for Spring Training.
Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm On the eve of spring training, as host Mike Wilner prepares to join the Blue Jays in Dunedin, we bring you a special bonus episode featuring your questions! Mike and Gregor Chisholm, the Star's baseball writers, answer your Jays questions about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alek Manoah, Ross Atkins and his quiet off-season, potential further additions before the season starts and many more! What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.
Gregor Chisholm from the Toronto Star is joining the show today to discuss baseball with John and Dave. With household names like Shohei Ohtani still unsigned by an MLB team this offseason and the Winter Meetings in Nashville fast approaching, Gregor provides insight into the progress of player signings. He also shares his observations on the roster rebuilds happening in many organizations in the AL East.
Guests: Kevin Kiermaier, free agent centre fielder, and Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner talks to Kevin Kiermaier about winning the American League Gold Glove and Fielding Bible awards in centre field, and what the future holds for him as he enters free agency again. We also check in with baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm on the Blue Jays‘ moves so far this off-season and what to expect over the winter.
Blue Jays Baseball is on the docket today as we welcome Gregor Chisholm on the show for an update on this underperforming Toronto team. Just When you think they've turned the corner, they go and stink it up against the Guardians... We talk to Gregor about the team, their batting woes and injury issues on today's show as we gear up for the impending post season.
Guests: Former Blue Jay and current MLB Network Host Mark DeRosa, Jays' Mental Skills Coach Jimmy Van Ostrand, Toronto Star columnist Gregor Chisholm. This week in Deep Left Field - from the Winter Meetings in San Diego - host Mike Wilner talks to former Baseball Canada star Jimmy Van Ostrand about Greg Hamilton winning Baseball America's Lifetime Achievement Award, assesses the Jays' San Diego inaction with Gregor Chisholm and has a great chat with Mark DeRosa, whose final big-league season was with the 2013 Blue Jays.
Guests: Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm; Rheostatics guitarist, author and West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner goes over the Jays' doings at the General Managers' meetings in Las Vegas with Gregor Chisholm, live in Sin City, and has a great wide-ranging conversation with baseball romantic and Canadian indie music icon Dave Bidini.
Blue Jays Columnist for The Toronto Star Gregor Chisholm stopped by from the Rogers Centre ahead of game two between the Jays and Royals. He touched on the Jays decision to move on from Charlie Montoyo, why upgrading the bullpen is a priority & what he makes of the complaining about the Canadian vaccine mandates.
Guests: Los Angeles Angels General Manager Perry Minasian, Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm, Jeremy Diamond, Chair of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board of Directors This week, Deep Left Field is on location at the MLB General Managers' Meetings in Carlsbad, CA! Host Mike Wilner talks to Perry Minasian about his days in the Blue Jays' front office on the way to running his own team, runs down all the happenings at the meetings with Gregor Chisholm and talks to Jeremy Diamond about the upcoming Special Induction Ceremony at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star joined OverDrive from the Rogers Centre earlier today ahead of the Jays 3-game set versus the Yankees. He touched on that, his expectations for Ryu on the mound tonight, Biggio's return to the team & what he makes of Marcus Semien stating he wants to remain at shortstop.
Hour 3 as we wrap up a Tuesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys get into a little Confirm or Deny with "Dr. Ho Fergler" before being joined by Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star from the Rogers Centre ahead of Jays-Yankees to chat about that, Ryu's expectation and what Marcus Semien had to say about being a shortstop beyond this season.
Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star joined OverDrive from the Rogers Centre earlier today ahead of the Jays 3-game set versus the Yankees. He touched on that, his expectations for Ryu on the mound tonight, Biggio's return to the team & what he makes of Marcus Semien stating he wants to remain at shortstop.
Hour 3 as we wrap up a Tuesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys get into a little Confirm or Deny with "Dr. Ho Fergler" before being joined by Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star from the Rogers Centre ahead of Jays-Yankees to chat about that, Ryu's expectation and what Marcus Semien had to say about being a shortstop beyond this season.
Toronto Star's Blue Jays columnist Gregor Chisholm joins Jim Tatti to discuss the scorching-hot Jays and their dominant win over the Orioles, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr has a real shot at the triple crown and why he is exceeding expectations in his first full MLB season.
On Toronto Today, Jim Tatti talks to Toronto Star columnist Gregor Chisholm about the Jays' hot streak and if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has exceeded expectations in his first full season. Then Tatti is joined by NFL on CBS writer Jared Dubin to discuss what he learned from Week 1 in the NFL, followed by Tennis Talk Canada co-host Ken Crosina to share his thoughts on an incredible US Open for Leylah Fernandez and Canadian tennis.
This week in Deep Left Field, we speak to John Gibbons about managing a ballclub — and running a bullpen — in a playoff race, checks in with Gregor Chisholm about the Jays' rough road trip and chats with Samad Taylor, who is tearing it up in AA New Hampshire. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.
Hour 1 of Overdrive starts with Bryan Hayes and Gord Miller chatting about Auston Matthews' wrist injury news. They then discuss Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo and how the McDavid/Eichel rivalry never took off the way it was initially billed. Then the boys are joined by Toronto Star Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm to chat about the George Springer injury and the Jays' chances in their wildcard race. Then they end the hour with a chat about a record-breaking sale of a Honas Wagner baseball card.
Toronto Star Blue Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm joins the show to discuss the latest on George Springer's injury suffered over the weekend. He then explains the uphill battle of a wildcard chase due to soft scheduling for all teams in the race. Then Gregor touches on the bullpen and says who needs to step up in high leverage spots and gives love to Teoscar Hernandez after earning AL POTW honors.
Toronto Star Jays Columnist Gregor Chisholm joins OverDrive to discuss how important this weekend's series again the RedSox will be. He chats about the rotation decision and who will shake out as the 5th starter down the stretch. Chisholm then discusses the impact Pete Walker has had on this pitching staff. He also talks about Bo Bichette being the forgotten star on the team despite being a massive piece of the puzzle. An he finishes up the conversation speaking glowingly about the Jays ability to sign George Springer
Hour 2 of a Mail it in Friday edition of Overdrive starts with Jim Tatti and Steve Simmons chatting about the successful few days Canada has had at the Olympics. Then they're joined by Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm as he explains why this weekend's series against the Red Sox is so important on the team's playoff hope. Then Argos GM Mike “Pinball” Clemons stops by to chat about the return of the CFL and how his team will be navigating the early part of the season after a year off of football.
I'm joined by Toronto Blue Jays baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm to talk all things blue birds! We delve into his start as an intern covering the team for MLB.com, some of his favourite (and challenging) players to cover, plus just how much of a beauty former manager John Gibbons is! We delve into the monster season by Vladimir Guerrero Jr, what the team needs to do to address their bullpen woes and why fans should practice patience with the squad. We then wax poetic about favourite Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes plus have a discussion about how the Seinfeld finale wasn't as bad as people think! Finally, Reality TV is on the menu and Gregor (correctly) agrees with me that Dr. Will Kirby from Big Brother is the greatest reality show contestant ever, plus he explains why Australian Survivor is better than the American version! You can follow him @gregorchisholm on Twitter and see his work for the Toronto Star.
Toronto Star Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm joins the show to discuss Cavan Biggio's return to the lineup this weekend. He also talks about the struggling bullpen and strong organizational depth at the catcher position. He then gives an update on George Springer and believes he'll join the jays shortly. Gregor then gives his opinion on who the class of the AL East is this season and if the Jays have a shot to win the division.
Toronto Star Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm joins the show to discuss Cavan Biggio's return to the lineup this weekend. He also talks about the struggling bullpen and strong organizational depth at the catcher position. He then gives an update on George Springer and believes he'll join the jays shortly. Gregor then gives his opinion on who the class of the AL East is this season and if the Jays have a shot to win the division.
Guests: Team Canada pitcher Andrew Albers, Miami Marlins reliever (and Brampton, Ont., native) Zach Pop and Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Gregor Chisholm about the first 1/3 of the Blue Jays 2021 season, now that it's in the rear-view mirror, check in with Zach Pop on how his rookie season is going so far - and his first outing against his hometown team - and head south to Florida, where Andrew Albers was a big part of a no-hitter for Team Canada as they work to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Randal Grichuk about his and the Blue Jays’ season so far (hours before he went out and had a three-hit game in Oakland), get Gregor Chisholm’s thoughts on the George Springer saga and we hear from Emma Marshall about her experiences working for a major-league team and what baseball can do to create a culture of true inclusion and respect in the wake of MLB cutting ties with Roberto Alomar due to allegations of sexual misconduct. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.
With the Blue Jays about to begin the 2021 season, Deep Left Field takes a look ahead to what the season might bring. Mike Wilner is joined by his Toronto Star teammates Gregor Chisholm and Laura Armstrong to give you a sneak peek at the Star’s special season preview section in the final preview episode of Deep Left Field before the official launch on April 1st. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.
Coming soon! Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner hosts Deep Left Field, a baseball podcast from the Toronto Star. With great baseball coverage, opinion and analysis from Mike and other Star sports journalists including Laura Armstrong and Gregor Chisholm, as well as MLB players and others in the game, Deep Left Field has everything you need to know about the Jays, specifically, and baseball in general.
Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays
No offense to Tyler White, but come on.With only minor league signings to talk about before, A.J. Andrews discusses why the major league signings haven't been forthcoming with the Blue Jays. Using the Toronto Star's Gregor Chisholm's recent column as a framing device, she discusses the cause-and-effect that most signings will have on the team and how that can upset the continued growth of the core. Then folding in Bo Bichette's recent appearance on Ross Stripling's podcast, she figures out why DJ LeMahieu is on top of his FA wishlist, and how Gregor arrived at the conclusion of this being Bo's team, and what that does to what the Blue Jays want to do.Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews!Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes!Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar and the Locked On Podcast Network.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays
No offense to Tyler White, but come on. With only minor league signings to talk about before, A.J. Andrews discusses why the major league signings haven't been forthcoming with the Blue Jays. Using the Toronto Star's Gregor Chisholm's recent column as a framing device, she discusses the cause-and-effect that most signings will have on the team and how that can upset the continued growth of the core. Then folding in Bo Bichette's recent appearance on Ross Stripling's podcast, she figures out why DJ LeMahieu is on top of his FA wishlist, and how Gregor arrived at the conclusion of this being Bo's team, and what that does to what the Blue Jays want to do. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buster chats with Toronto Star columnist Gregor Chisholm about the Blue Jays’ request to play home games in Toronto being denied and where they might play their games this year. Then, ESPN’s Karl Ravech joins the show to discuss what it was like to call a MLB game and what it will be like going forward and the credit the players deserve for how they’ve handled returning to the field (13:20). Finally, Sarah Langs talks about the yips, Cody Bellinger’s new swing and how impressive the Yankees look (29:33)
The Toronto Star’s Gregor Chisholm joins Buster to discuss where things stand with where the Blue Jays will play, Travis Shaw walking back his self-isolation comments and teams visiting Toronto being overlooked (5:46). Then, Marly Rivera joins the pod to talk about Aroldis Chapman’s positive COVID-19 test, how he’s feeling and what it means for the Yankees’ relief corps (18:06). Later, the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin hops on to get into how he’s covering the Rays during the coronavirus spike in Florida, who hasn’t been seen on the field in the last week and how the front office handles the possibility of missing so many key players to start the season (28:03).
Toronto Star Blue Jays columnist Gregor Chisholm joins the show ahead of Toronto’s first intra-squad scrimmage game tonight. He touches on how Charlie Montoyo will handle the roster this season and the strict COVID protocols the team will have to abide by throughout the season. Then he details the process between MLB and the Canadian government on allowing teams to visit and play in Toronto and finishes off with a great conversation about whether or not we will see top draft pick Austin Martin on the field this season and how much growth Gregor expects to see from Vlad Jr in 2020.
In the first hour, Mark Roe and Dave Poulin kick off the show discussing the success Canadians have had in the golf ranks since the return of the PGA. They also discussed the return of North American sports with last night’s MLS is Back tournament opener and what impact COVID-19 will have on college and minor league sports. Then they poke fun at the NFL’s new “social distancing” post-game celebration rule. Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm also joins the show to discuss the hays upcoming intra-squad game, Austin Martin, and where the Jays will be playing in 2020.
Toronto Star Blue Jays columnist Gregor Chisholm joins the show ahead of Toronto’s first intra-squad scrimmage game tonight. He touches on how Charlie Montoyo will handle the roster this season and the strict COVID protocols the team will have to abide by throughout the season. Then he details the process between MLB and the Canadian government on allowing teams to visit and play in Toronto and finishes off with a great conversation about whether or not we will see top draft pick Austin Martin on the field this season and how much growth Gregor expects to see from Vlad Jr in 2020.
In the first hour, Mark Roe and Dave Poulin kick off the show discussing the success Canadians have had in the golf ranks since the return of the PGA. They also discussed the return of North American sports with last night’s MLS is Back tournament opener and what impact COVID-19 will have on college and minor league sports. Then they poke fun at the NFL’s new “social distancing” post-game celebration rule. Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm also joins the show to discuss the hays upcoming intra-squad game, Austin Martin, and where the Jays will be playing in 2020.
Mike chats with Toronto Star Blue Jays columnist Gregor Chisholm about his career in sports media, the Blue Jays, donairs and STP.
MLB.com Blue Jays beat reporter Gregor Chisholm joins Matt Cauz on Game Day to discuss Opening Day for the Blue Jays, what expectations should be placed on Toronto this season and who fans should be expecting to take a step forward for the organization this season.
The Blue Jays' rotation is filled with question marks heading into 2019 and MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) try to answer them. Can Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez build up their trade value early in 2019 (1:15)? What will veteran additions Matt Shoemaker and Clayton Richard bring to the table (7:40)? Can Ryan Borucki avoid a sophomore slump (10:50)?
The wait is almost over for Vlad Guerrero Jr. MLB.com's Tim McMaster (MLB_McMaster) and Blue Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) discuss the enormous expectations surrounding baseball's top prospect (3:25). Tim and Gregor also explain where new signing Freddy Galvis fits into the mix (1:15) as they preview Toronto's 2019 infield.
Will the Blue Jays be more aggressive with their top prospects in 2019? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Blue Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm (@GregorMLB) break down the chances of seeing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the big leagues this season. They also discuss Troy Tulowitzki's deal with the Yankees and what still need to be addressed before Spring Training.
MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Blue Jays Reporter Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) fill you in with the latest Hot Stove news from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Could the team trade Sanchez or Stroman? Plus, what areas of need will they address heading into 2019.