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MLB on FOX Reporter Ken Rosenthal joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' ALDS win against the Yankees, the impressive batting from Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s rise to superstar level, the atmosphere of the team, if Bo Bichette plays in the ALCS, the team's quest and more.
BT and Sal explode into a fiery debate over the proper pitching strategy for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. A caller equates the red-hot Vladdy to Barry Bonds, arguing the Yankees must intentionally walk him in key spots to avoid disaster. Sal vehemently pushes back, insisting Vladdy isn't Judge or Bonds and the Yankees must challenge him. BT adds to the panic, detailing what makes Guerrero Jr.'s current "old-school" approach so uniquely terrifying for the Yankees' staff.
Former MLB Infielder and World Series Champion Eric Hosmer joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' series lead against the Yankees in the ALDS, the batting strength in the series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next level, Shane Bieber taking the mound, how the Yankees can bounce back, the Dodgers' commanding lead and more.
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs? 00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a beast 4:59-7:09: The Blue Jays lineup is DANGEROUS 7:10 -9:59: Can the YANKEES still WIN the ALDS? 10:00-17:42: Comparing OHTANI, JUDGE, GUERRERO JR. in the POSTSEASON 17:43-22:10: Will Aaron Judge's LEGACY be TARNISHED if he always flops in OCTOBER? 22:11-25:30: Dodgers are SMOKING the Phillies 25:31-26:08: MARINERS facing TIGERS 26:09-29:03: Can the Brewers win the World Series? #mlb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlbb #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #mlbpostseason #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejaysbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #brewers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' series lead in the ALDS against the Yankees, the scorching bats in the series and the runs from the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s signature moments, Trey Yesavage's incredible performance, the mindset with the lead and more.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the weekend's action, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home runs, the raucous atmosphere at Rogers Centre, and Trey Yesavage's sensational playoff debut. Afterwards, WFAN660's Keith McPherson (29:34) provides the Yankees' side of the weekend as we look ahead to Game 3. Afterwards, 2009 MLB All-Star Carlos Pena (50:10) discusses Guerrero Jr.'s incredible weekend, mental preparation for the postseason, Yesavage's stuff and more. Lastly, Yesavage's former coach at East Carolina, Cliff Godwin (1:15:54), joins to reflect on ways he knew the rookie pitcher was going to be special. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill, and Frankie Corrado for hour two of OverDrive! The guys are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to discuss Kirill Kaprizov's historic deal with the Wild. The guys then play Confirm or Deny, getting into Aaron Rodgers' MVP odds and whether or not Guerrero Jr. needs to be the best player on the Jays in the ALDS. They wrap the show up with Hayes giving his Best Bets for Red Sox-Yankees tonight.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting key moments like Andrés Giménez' home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return. Kyle Glaser (31:11) then analyzes the San Diego Padres' performance after their series with the Dodgers and their prospect outlook. Former Twins 3rd baseman Corey Koskie (50:42) shares insights on his career, defensive growth and what he likes in the 2025 Blue Jays. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:15:28) previews tonight's game against the Twins, focusing on Daulton Varsho and Guerrero Jr.'s offensive success.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.
Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter Rob Longley joins OverDrive to discuss Tommy Pham's bizarre antics on the field and Twitter. Longley shares his expectation for Shane Bieber's first start and his thoughts on the Jays' opportunity to rest Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Thursday's win as Max Scherzer continues to produce quality starts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch once again. Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (25:20) joins to discuss Guerrero Jr.'s season and upcoming changes to the 40-man roster. MLB.com's Kennedi Landry (51:42) previews the Texas Rangers, who continue to struggle with run production. Afterwards, Apple TV's Tricia Whitaker (1:15:15) previews Rangers-Blue Jays, the experience of sharing a pocket pancake with Brewers manager Pat Murphy 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 affiliate.
Foul Territory Host and Former MLBer Cameron Maybin joined OverDrive to discuss his perception of the Blue Jays' season, the depth of the team leading to success, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mentality with the bat, the Yankees' trade options, the Dodgers' rough patch, Shohei Ohtani's monster season and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the internal improvements the Jays have gotten, what he expects from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the second half, and why the AL East may come down to the trade deadline.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the internal improvements the Jays have gotten, what he expects from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the second half, and why the AL East may come down to the trade deadline.
Baseball Today host Chris Rose joins OverDrive to discuss the Jays' hot streak. Rose shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr's performance and what the expectations should be for him. Rose gives his take on whether George Springer was an all-star snub.
Blue Jays writer Josh Goldberg on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, the trade deadline, and why the Blue Jays have had success.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Bowden Francis landing on the IL, his downturn throughout the season and the advancement back to the mound, Trey Yesavage making strides, the Blue Jays finding positives on the roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s search to improve and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' impressive stretch, the bats at another level, Alejandro Kirk elevating his game, Max Scherzer's timeline to return, Bowden Francis' rough outings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to improve his stance and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the stance on the Blue Jays leading up to expectations, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s start of the season, Anthony Santander's role on the roster, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s electric skill set, Juan Soto's hustling conundrum and the viewpoint from the market and more.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the lack of hitting and power on the team, the stars struggles with the bat, the rotation's positive factors, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's statistics under the microscope and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the MLB, Juan Soto's comments on playing with Aaron Judge and the approach from pitchers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension and his declined power to start the season and more.
JD brings on Joseph Casciaro, lead Raptors and NBA reporter at theScore, to react to the Raptors locker room clean-out day and put a bow on their season (8:00). JD and Joseph chat about Scottie Barnes' improvements on defense and in leadership, how Darko Rajaković can be judged in a tanking season, what they'd like to hear from Masai Ujiri, next season's expectations and what may have gone overlooked. Afterwards, JD and Joseph look at the points of the interest in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays reporter, joins JD in-studio for the second hour to sift through the Jays' season thus far (52:00). JD and Arden discuss John Schneider's feel for taking out starting pitchers, how the Jays' base-running might improve, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a leader, how Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension impacts what's next with Bo Bichette, and the status of Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. The show finishes with discussion of Paddy Pimblett's star-power following his victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 (1:29:00). 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.
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-4 loss vs. the Braves to open the three-game series in Toronto. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Easton Lucas giving up eight earned runs - should the Jays run him out there for the next start given that Max Scherzer is not close to being ready? He also discusses another quiet night for the offence - can Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander turn it on to be more consistent going forward? Plus, he gets to Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman continuing to look good, and discusses Guerrero Jr. officially signing his 14-year, $500 million contract earlier in the day. 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.
Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the team, the milestone mark for the franchise, the positive outlook of his career, the impact on Bo Bichette's future and bringing, Max Scherzer's injury status, the offense coming for the team and more.
This week on the podcast, I talk about star first baseman Vladamir Guerrero Jr. signing a long-term deal to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' season, the outlook of the roster for the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension and his role for the group, looking for offensive power with the bat, the views on the foundation of the order and more.
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.
A caller predicted a Pete slump and it has not come
Jensen Lewis of MLB Network Radio and By the Books on VSiN, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. He dives into Andrés Giménez' "fun factor", how the baseball world outside of Toronto views Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract, the state of the Guardians' bullpen, and Cleveland's outlook in 2025. Next, Jeff and Kevin discuss the reported details of Vlad's extension including a $325 million signing bonus spread out of the 14-year deal, before debating who's in line to receive MLB's next mega-contract. Today's program wraps up by going live to Guerrero Jr.'s media availability in Boston on the heels of the Blue Jays' officially announcing his contract.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (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.
Today's word of the day is ‘astounding' as in Blue Jays as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in new deal as in $500 million. Wow. The Blue Jays did it. Guerrero Jr gets his wish with a new deal with no deferrals and $500 million. (11:15) The Pirates messed up big time. They replaced a decal honoring Roberto Clemente with an advertisement for a vodka drink. Wow. (22:40) Rob Manfred spoke again about myriad of baseball items: torpedo bats, spending, broadcast deals, expansion, robot umps. (35:00) Review: White Lotus Season 3. (39:40) Alex Ovechkin is now the all-time leader in goals in the NHL. Wow. Never thought we'd see the day. (45:10) Ja Morant was fined by the NBA for his gun gesture celebration. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘astounding' as in Blue Jays as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in new deal as in $500 million. Wow. The Blue Jays did it. Guerrero Jr gets his wish with a new deal with no deferrals and $500 million. (11:15) The Pirates messed up big time. They replaced a decal honoring Roberto Clemente with an advertisement for a vodka drink. Wow. (22:40) Rob Manfred spoke again about myriad of baseball items: torpedo bats, spending, broadcast deals, expansion, robot umps. (35:00) Review: White Lotus Season 3. (39:40) Alex Ovechkin is now the all-time leader in goals in the NHL. Wow. Never thought we'd see the day. (45:10) Ja Morant was fined by the NBA for his gun gesture celebration. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ovechkin broke Gretzky's goal record at UBS Arena. The Mets swept the Blue Jays, while Guerrero Jr. signed a huge deal, ruling out a Mets move. The Yankees beat the Pirates in their series. The Knicks defeated the Suns, led by Anunoby's strong performance. UCONN women won the NCAA tournament, and Nantz teared up as Houston beat Duke. Radio clips highlighted Ovechkin's record-breaking moment and Gretzky's reaction. The segment concluded with a discussion of the upcoming Masters, including the LIV/PGA situation.
Hour 1 Ovechkin broke Gretzky's goal record at UBS Arena. The Mets swept the Blue Jays, while Guerrero Jr. signed a huge deal, ruling out a Mets move. The Yankees beat the Pirates in their series. The Knicks defeated the Suns, led by Anunoby's strong performance. UCONN women won the NCAA tournament, and Nantz teared up as Houston beat Duke. Radio clips highlighted Ovechkin's record-breaking moment and Gretzky's reaction. The segment concluded with a discussion of the upcoming Masters, including the LIV/PGA situation. Hour 2 Daboll scouted Sanders and Hunter in Colorado, with Hunter now favored to go to the Browns. The Giants may draft Sanders at three, with Shough a late-round QB option. Deion Sanders gave advice to Shedeur, who discussed his draft plans. The Yankees lost to the Pirates despite Grisham's late heroics while the Mets swept the Blue Jays. The Knicks hit 50 wins, and the NCAA championship is set. Clips aired of Ovechkin's record-breaking goal and Gretzky's reaction. The segment ended with a Masters dinner menu discussion. Hour 3 Dan Campbell praised Aaron Glenn's potential to fix the Jets, who might trade their draft pick. Rodgers could appear on McAfee's show in Pittsburgh, sparking Steelers rumors. Jerry's update included the Pirates' win over the Yankees, Nimmo's praise for Mets relievers, and Julio Jones' retirement. Shaq criticized Ben Simmons on his podcast. Ovechkin's record-breaking goal was highlighted, along with his and Gretzky's reactions. The segment ended with Ovechkin's goal stats and the Pirates' Roberto Clemente controversy Hour 4 The Yankees play in freezing Detroit, and it's Tiki Barber's 50th birthday. Boomer's gift and Evan's hair were discussed. Eddie's retirement plans were mentioned, and the Kickoff to Summer was previewed. Jerry's update covered Alonso's Mets' praise, Peterson's nausea, Antonio Brown at Fyre Fest 2, Knicks' win, and the NCAA championship. Ovechkin's record goal and reactions were highlighted. The show ended with Houston's win and Olympic flag football talk.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s $500 million contract extension with the team, the win-win situation for the deal, the further outlook for Guerrero Jr., the stance on Bo Bichette's future, the importance of offensive strength and more.
ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the Blue Jays, the stature of the deal, the importance for the franchise, the Yankees' powerful bats, the AL East division favourites and more.
The big show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! The show kicks off with the guys talking about the Calgary flames losing to the Vegas golden knights on Saturday, And how the wild beat the stars to pull to 7 points from the flames for the last wildcard spot, Backlund's last second shot and Alex Ovechkin getting the goal record. Then the boys dive into the Vladimir Guerrero JR extension for 14 years and $500 million dollar extension and how the contract is worked throughout the deal with no deferred money and what it could mean for him. To close out the segment we ask the question, Is Zayne Parekh coming to Calgary to join the flames?(19:56) Later on, its time for the Rose Report! In today's edition, the Calgary Flames, A wild weekend in the NHL, Vladdy Jr Stays, the NBA, Golf, local hockey 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.
JD begins the show reacting to reports that the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a 14-year, $500-million contract extension. The conversation continues with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (10:30) to detail the timing behind the second-richest deal in MLB history, why Toronto was comfortable going past their offseason valuation, the elevated expectations for Guerrero Jr., and whether the Blue Jays will turn their spending focus to Bo Bichette or the pitching staff. Then, JD touches on Nick Robertson's two-goal performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the weekend (48:30). Afterwards, Washington Capitals play-by-play voice Joe Beninati (54:15) joins to discuss his call on Alex Ovechkin's 895th goal to break the all-time NHL record. Joe shares his thoughts on how the perception around Ovechkin has evolved over the years and what yesterday's moment meant to the Washington sports market. JD and the producers conclude the show 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.
Former MLB Player and SiriusXM Host Cody Decker joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' team overview, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract outlook, Bo Bichette's hot start, the Dodgers' undefeated streak, Shohei Ohtani's abilities with the bat and the mound and more.
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.
Former MLB Player and Foul Territory Host Cameron Maybin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the importance of a winning culture, the Blue Jays' team overview, facing Max Scherzer in his career, the Dodgers at the top of the league and Shohei Ohtani's incredible skill and more.
JD explains the thoughts and feelings surrounding the Blue Jays home opener. Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, chats about Opening Day, underdiscussed storylines, who he thinks may be the Jays' fourth-best hitter, and March madness (6:00). Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider, talks about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued contract extension rumors, the fallacy of the Spring Training 'deadline', and the most important sticking points (36:00). Kevin Pillar, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Texas Ranger, chops it up about his memorable seasons with the Jays, deciding to push his retirement back, clubhouse dynamics, embracing the veteran role, and being an American-born athlete playing in Toronto (52:00). JD then reacts to a report that the Blue Jays made another offer to Guerrero Jr. and lays out a couple of his Jays bets and predictions (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.
Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the overview of the roster entering the season, the additions to the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract negotiations and the importance of an extension, the strength of the rotation, the success of the Blue Jays' organization and more.
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.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract outlook in Toronto, Mark Shapiro's comments on his next steps in the team, the impact on the roster and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' season outlook and the lineup for the roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract negotiations and his next steps from a management perspective for the franchise and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' lineup overview and the team going into the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract value, the Blue Jays' lineup formulation, Gerrit Cole's massive injury and the impact to the AL East and more.
GriffsThePitch.com and Former Toronto Star Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failing to reach an extension, his value in the league, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins'' comments on the outlook of the deal, the management perspective of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, the impact for Bo Bichette's deal and more.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failing to reach a contract extension with the Blue Jays, why a deal wasn't reached with the franchise, the managerial focus of Guerrero Jr.'s stance, the next steps for the team and more.
Longtime Blue Jays Outfielder Jose Bautista joins to discuss his induction to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, the accolade for the career, the impact on baseball in the country, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s role on the Blue Jays and his skillset with the team, the additions in Toronto and more.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the start of the Blue Jays' start of Spring Training for the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract outlook, Ross Atkins' perspective on the roster, Max Scherzer impressions on the mound and more.