Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Hoffman

Friend of the show and longtime Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun Rob Longley joins the guys to review the Jay's trade deadline that saw Toronto move out Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman, while bringing in Jose Soriano.Rob gives his takes on the trades, where it leaves the team for the rest of this year, and what the chances are that the Jays could maybe squeak into the 3rd AL Wildcard.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps and on Rogers TV!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Aaron and John recap the Twins' trade deadline moves to add Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer, speculate about the moves they didn't make while keeping the lineup intact with Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach, and wonder what's wrong with Joe Ryan. 0:00 Family Feud, Steve Harvey and we got a good one for you today 2:06 Twins add Jeff Hoffman, AJ Minter and Dean Kremer at the trade deadline 3:51 Twins slip below .500 while the AL wild card race stays wide open 5:35 Front office and ownership did their part — now the players have to play 7:52 A rebuilt bullpen is useless if you can't build the bridge to it 10:44 Tom Pohlad in Kansas City: payroll will rise, trust takes longer 14:14 Aaron gets punched in the shoulder by Tom Pohlad 15:51 The looming lockout and a possible $150 million payroll floor 20:08 Toronto sends $3.75 million to cover Jeff Hoffman's 2027 salary 22:14 Jeff Hoffman under control for 2027 at $7 million is the real prize 23:35 AJ Minter was the no-brainer; Dean Kremer cost a premium 24:53 Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani go to the Mets for AJ Minter 27:45 Johnnardo Reyes, the 19-year-old given up for Dean Kremer 29:15 Dasan Hill headlines the Jeff Hoffman package to Toronto 31:41 Why the Twins traded low-minors upside instead of Double-A depth 36:10 Grading the deadline 39:24 A thin right-handed bat market 45:13 Get to know Jeff Hoffman 49:00 Losing the closer job to Louie Varland — the strangest domino of the fire sale 49:40 Why Hoffman's ERA lies: 97 mph, a 50 percent whiff slider, 12.3 strikeouts per nine 54:00 Why Shelton keeps Gomez as closer and uses Hoffman earlier 58:19 Dean Kremer and the 2024 scars: Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, rotation question marks 1:06:30 The trade that died: Trevor Larnach to Houston for Bryan Abreu, nixed by Jim Crane 1:11:37 Trevor Larnach's arbitration raise and his offseason trade market 1:13:19 Ryan Jeffers stays as the Rays and Red Sox pay up for catchers 1:16:01 The qualifying offer case: pay Ryan Jeffers $24 million next year 1:19:17 No bats added — Josh Bell, Larnach and the lineup stay intact 1:21:06 Kaelen Culpepper, Walker Jenkins and Byron Buxton's hip 1:27:39 The bullpen remodel: Hoffman, Gomez, Morris, Minter and Tommy Nance 1:29:38 Joe Ryan's discouraging start against the Royals 1:31:37 A 3.17 first-half ERA and a 4.93 second-half ERA — the most extreme split in Twins history 1:32:11 Joe Ryan's cryptic quotes and performance 1:36:25 Dead arm or something worse?  1:39:45 Why selling Joe Ryan stopped being an option once his trade value cratered 1:41:41 Joe Ryan's performance also affects the offseason.  1:44:51 Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton matter more than the entire deadline 1:48:56 Field of Dreams game in Iowa, Patreon Q&A Friday, and a wide-open American League

This week's episode recaps the Blue Jays' 2026 trade deadline, parting ways with Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman and the returns from those deals, landing a big-fish starter in Jose Soriano and how they can unlock his full potential, exploring their post-deadline roster and much more. Enjoy!

Minnesota Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman at MLB Trade Deadline! The Twins wrap up the trade deadline by acquiring 3 new pitchers as we're live from Launchpad in Prior Lake! Did the Twins do enough to remain contenders in the American League, and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!NOTE: The first 6 minutes of the audio weren't switched over. So skip ahead if you'd like!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman at MLB Trade Deadline! The Twins wrap up the trade deadline by acquiring 3 new pitchers as we're live from Launchpad in Prior Lake! Did the Twins do enough to remain contenders in the American League, and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!NOTE: The first 6 minutes of the audio weren't switched over. So skip ahead if you'd like!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is set to undergo an MRI on his left side following an early exit on Monday. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive wave of trade deadline transactions, crucial late-inning bullpen shifts, the Trade Deadline Special segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is packed with major player movement as James Wood undergoes an MRI today, while Jo Adell heads to the Guardians, Taylor Ward moves to the Mariners, Brenton Doyle joins the White Sox, Josh Smith lands with the Blue Jays, Liam Hicks goes to the Rays, Robbie Ray joins the Padres, Kris Bubic moves to the Dodgers, Adley Rutschman goes to the Red Sox, Braxton Garrett joins the Cubs, Dustin May moves to the Brewers, Daulton Varsho goes to the Astros for Spencer Arrighetti, Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor join the Cubs, Heliot Ramos heads to the Yankees, Marcelo Mayer is traded for Erik Miller, Lars Nootbaar joins the Diamondbacks, and both Foster Griffin and Nate Lowe head to the Guardians. Additionally, Casey Mize moves to the Padres, Kyle Manzardo and Emmet Sheehan were optioned to AAA, and Hector Rodriguez alongside George Lombard earned promotions. On the field, performance highlights feature an incredible three-home-run explosion from Alec Burleson, Luis Garcia making his Yankees debut, Jose Caballero homering for back-to-back days, and Jung Hoo Lee launching a home run while swiping a bag, alongside strong outings from Andrew Alvarez, Cristian Javier, Junior Caminero, Ian Seymour, Tatsuya Imai, and Logan Webb dueling Cal Quantrill. On the negative side, Justin Wrobleski, Cam Schlittler, William Contreras, Christian Yelich, and Nick Kurtz all tumbled into the duds column. Our Trade Deadline Special breaks down the fallout of a chaotic trade deadline, examining high-leverage late-inning shifts and roster adjustments across the league, including Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates in Pittsburgh, JoJo Romero and Antonio Senzatela in Milwaukee, Ryan Zeferjahn with the Cubs, Tyler Wells in Tampa Bay, Victor Vodnik in Miami, and Jeff Hoffman in Minnesota. 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.

Aram, Jack and Peter go live for the final hour of the trade deadline and an hour afterwards to break down the trades that already come through as well as the moves at the buzzer. Intro 1:30 Marcelo Mayer to Giants: 4:28 Adley Rutschman to Orioles: 6:41 Jose Soriano to Angels: 14:20 Heliot Ramos to Yankees: 22:33 Braves 25:56 Foster Griffin to Guardians: 29:58 Luis Arraez to Phillies: 33:16 Liam Hicks to Rays: 42:39 Lars Nootbaar to Dbacks: 45:19 Cubs 47:04 Buzzer Beater Trades: 55:45 Pirates 57:37 Casey Mize to Padres: 1:01:30 Taylor Ward to Mariners: 1:04:37 Dustin May/JoJo Romero to Brewers: 1:07:57 Mets 1:11:41 White Sox 1:24:01 Reds 1:29:16 Robbie Ray to Padres: 1:30:38 Kris Bubic to Dodgers 1:34:15 Daulton Varsho to Astros: 1:36:00 Jo Adell to Giants: 1:45:02 Ryan Zeferjahn to Cubs: 1:49:49 Jeff Hoffman to Twins: 1:52:24 Final Thoughts 2:02:35 Try the Goat Labs game to try to beat Aram, Jack and Peter's scores! Download Pikkit and Use Code JUSTBASEBALL to win $3-100! Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off your first pack on Arena Club! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror Justin and Patrick convene to assess the moves made by the Toronto Blue Jays.Out are Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman and top prospect Arjun Nimmala. In are Jose Soriano, Josh Smith, Jameson Taillon and a handful of prospects. Did the Jays do enough? Is there still a chance at competing down the stretch?

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Alanna Rizzo (0:40) ahead of Tarik Skubal's debut with the L.A. Dodgers! They discuss how the Dodgers continuing to load up at the deadline and how it compares to the Yankees' threepeat team, why the Dodgers are the leagues villains, why no other team made the trade, if the Dodgers have assembled the greatest starting rotation in MLB history, who is the biggest obstacle for L.A. to win a World Series, and much more! Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the merits of a MLB salary cap. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show (28:41) ahead of the Jays matchup against the Astros. They discuss if the season is beyond saving for Toronto, what the Jays plan was at the deadline, the attachment fans have had to many of the Jays traded players, Jeff Hoffman's legacy in Toronto, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays busy trade deadline and gives his thoughts on the moves, before bringing in Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down all the action. They get into the Jays' plan to acquire controllable starting pitchers, the tough decision to trade away veteran players Jeff Hoffman and Daulton Varsho, and how the returning pieces can help the team moving forward. Then, JD and Ben discuss the Kevin Gausman deal and the potential to bring him back as a free agent this offseason, before digging into the moves to bring in pitchers Jose Soriano from the Angels and Spencer Arrighetti from the Astros, and the plans to improve the lineup in the offseason amidst their horrific offensive season. After the break, JD revisits some of the Blue Jays smaller moves, before Chris joins for '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.

Blue Jays analyst and former MLB catcher Caleb Joseph (2:49) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about post-trade deadline clubhouse environment during his career, why he wasn't surprised who was traded off the Jays' roster, how José Soriano could be valuable in Toronto, and Spencer Miles and Braydon Fisher battling for a bigger role. Then, the guys hear from the newest Blue Jays pitcher José Soriano ahead of their second game against the Houston Astros. To wrap up, MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo stops by (28:45) to discuss the return for Jeff Hoffman including left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill, how fans should analyze deals that include prospects, what separates between former Jays' prospect Arjun Nimmala and current top prospect JoJo Parker, and the Detroit Tigers' return for Tarik Skubal.  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.

After a busy, unique, fascinating trade deadline, Arden and Ben regroup to take stock of it all. In the first half, Ben shares his perspective from being around the team on a complicated, emotional day, (0:00) before the guys take a high-level look at what the Blue Jays accomplished (13:47). Then, in the second half, Arden and Ben compare notes on each of the six trades the Blue Jays made (35:30). 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.

The Twins traded for Jeff Hoffman during the Twins section of Diamond Centric's Trade Deadline Extravapalooza, hosted by our own Sweet Lou Hennesey. He's joined by Matthew Lenz, Sherry Cerny, and John Bonnes to react to the news and grade the Twins' deadline overall.

On this episode, Josh Goldberg recaps the wheeling and dealing by the Toronto Blue Jays at the MLB trade deadline. We dive into why Ross Atkins targeted right-hander José Soriano, if the team should have focused more on adding a controllable bat, and also discussed the trade returns for Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman, and Daulton Varsho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm The trade deadline has passed and the Blue Jays were very busy indeed. After picking up right-hander Jameson Taillon and trading beloved starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Jays made four more trades on Monday's deadline day. They dealt away embattled former closer Jeff Hoffman and one-time MLB Defensive Player of the Year Daulton Varsho, along with left-hander Adam Macko and former top prospect Arjun Nimmala and they picked up potential all-star starter Jose Soriano, utility player Josh Smith and a whole bunch of very similar-looking young players, both pitchers and position players, plus one kid who stands out from the rest, a 20-year-old left-hander who throws 99 miles per hour named Dasan Hill. Gregor Chisholm and I break down the Jays' deadline and explain what they were trying to accomplish and how we think they did. We also take a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

On a special post-trade deadline edition of Blue Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a look at the deadline moves of the Jays. He takes your texts: after a bevy of moves made right up until the wire this year, what's your letter grade for the players brought in and the players traded? We hear Ross Atkins speak to the media following the conclusion of the deadline itself (2:08), and afterwards, Sho brings on Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne (27:44) to break down some of the moves, including José Soriano being acquired earlier in the day, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman being dealt, and who takes some of those high-leverage innings down the stretch.   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 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.

When the dust settled, the added 3 relievers and 1 starting pitcher. The man who pulled the strings was GM Jeremy Zoll, and he joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

When the dust settled, the added 3 relievers and 1 starting pitcher. The man who pulled the strings was GM Jeremy Zoll, and he joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) recap a busy trade deadline for the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down the Kevin Gausman, José Soriano, Josh Smith, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman deals.

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline in the books, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' moves, grade Ross Atkins' performance, and react to the flurry of deals finalized after the 6 PM cutoff, including the Padres' buzzer-beater acquisition of Casey Mize. Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (7:19) weighs in on the biggest surprises for the Blue Jays on deadline day, who will take Jeff Hoffman's leverage innings, the clubhouse vibe, and how the centrefield-duties will be split without Daulton Varsho. Later, Jeff and Kevin chat about where the Jays stand for the rest of 2026 and beyond and hear from manager John Schneider ahead of the Jays' series-opener against Varsho and the Astros. Finally, Jeff and Kevin wrap up the trade deadline edition with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (35:56), who reflects on how the Jays went from the World Series to this point, Kevin Gausman's Toronto legacy, what they're getting in José Soriano, and the day's winners and losers. 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 second hour of the trade deadline edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker touch on the future of the Blue Jays' starting rotation, Max Scherzer's second start since coming off the IL against the St. Louis Cardinals, Kevin Gausman's tenure as a Jay both on and off the field, the door for Spencer Miles to become a starter, and why the team aren't selling. The guys then shift their attention to the Baltimore Orioles trading away Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox and how this adds fuel to what has been a magical season for Boston. Afterwards, Astros TV analyst and World Series Champion Geoff Blum (28:40) gives the scouting report on Toronto's newest pitcher Spencer Arrighetti after the trade for Daulton Varsho, why Houston was interested in the left-handed outfielder, and how he fits in Daikin Park. To wrap up, the guys share their initial reaction to Jeff Hoffman getting traded to the Minnesota Twins.  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 Sho Alli open with MLB Network's Adnan Virk to break down the Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman trade, deadline sellers and buyers, the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal deal, and MLB's long-term labour outlook. Later, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (26:11) joins to discuss Toronto's season, the Gausman return, the club's top prospects, potential deadline moves, and what the Jays could get for Jeff Hoffman. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' final series ahead of the trade deadline, a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals. They discuss the team's goals down the stretch, predict which Jays will be moved on or ahead of deadline day, and catch up on the latest trade buzz around the majors. Then, Phillies reporter Lochlahn March (26:56) stops by amid reports that the Phillies have emerged as a potential trade partner for the Blue Jays. She discusses Don Mattingly and Bryce Harper's back-and-forth through the media, why the Phillies will go 'all-in' this season, their interest in Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman, and what they would be willing to give up from their farm system. 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.

Co-host of Cardinal Territory and World Series Champion, Lance Lynn (5:00) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the St. Louis based-team's record, their projections before the season, Jordan Walker's growth, how the organization will approach the trade deadline and potentially build around Walker, navigating a trade deadline as a veteran player, and clubhouse dynamics in a losing season. Then, Sportsnet's MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (29:02) to chat about the state of the Blue Jays heading into their final series before the trade deadline, whether he sees Jeff Hoffman on the move, if they'd consider moving their No. 2 prospect Arjun Nimmala, if Brandon Valenzuela will continue to be the team's backup catcher, and the clubhouse mood on the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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.

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!

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win against the Washington Nationals and discuss Max Scherzer's return, Jeff Hoffman and Tyler Rogers' trade values, and whether a win streak could change the Jays' deadline plans. Then, former Washington Nationals GM and President Mike Rizzo joins the show (25:48) to discuss retooling a team after a World Series run as he did with the Nats in 2021, the trade deadline from an executive's point of view, the challenges of moving a player with trade protection, Max Scherzer's legacy, and what went into the Juan Soto trade negotiations. 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.

Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux (0:18) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Max Scherzer's first start since coming off the IL against the Washington Nationals, how Shane Bieber has started to trust his pitches again, getting back the 'competitive edge' after an injury, Jeff Hoffman's slider, his trade value, why he would be content with trading Ernie Clement, and Spencer Miles' future on the rotation. Then, the guys hear from manager John Schneider ahead of their second game against the Nats and head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' calls! 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio (35:26) to talk about where the Jays stand ahead of the deadline, Jeff Hoffman's play since June and why Shane Bieber may have found his rhythm. Following that, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (50:34) breaks down the state of the Yankees/Mets and acting in “Caught Stealing.” Lastly, Eno Sarris (1:10:09) of Rates & Barrels discusses the chances Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer get dealt and other moves that could be on the horizon in 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. 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 today's edition of the program breaking down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win to open their series against the Nationals. They dive into why even their victories continue to feel like a grind, Max Scherzer's return to the mound and future role, the value of the bullpen, and whether players like Luis Urías and Myles Straw deserve more playing time. They also examine Jeff Hoffman's resurgence, as well as Eric Lauer departure and who's responsible for how it unfolded. Later, the guys react to Connor McDavid's comments at Zach Hyman's charity golf tournament about his new coach, Mike Babcock. The boys take a closer look at Babcock's hiring, his fit with the Oilers, McDavid's remarks about Gavin McKenna playing in Toronto, and McDavid's serious public persona. 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 react to the news of Addison Barger out for the rest of the season with a scheduled surgery on his elbow before bringing in MLB Network's Jon Morosi to discuss if the Blue Jays sweeping the streaking Red Sox in Boston would change their approach towards the trade deadline, Philadelphia Phillies' rumoured interest in Jeff Hoffman, if Alejandro Kirk has a potential market amongst the other catchers, Tarik Skubal's next team, and the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Then, WEEI's and host of 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Rob Bradford stops by to chat about how the Red Sox overcame their slow start to streaking to a franchise-record 15 games, the scouting report on Caleb Durbin, how the entire organization shutout the outside noise on the team's performance this season, Chad Tracy's impact and if the team's deadline focus will change with the recent 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Roger Lajoie and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Padres in the rubber match at Petco Park. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Jeff Hoffman and that costly eighth inning, the Jays' inconsistent play and struggles in close games throughout the first half, and whether the roster has shown enough to warrant additions ahead of the trade deadline. 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.

Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein kick off the week live from Coppinwood Golf Club for the NHL Alumni Association Golf Classic! They break down the Blue Jays' series loss to the Padres and assess the team's outlook heading into the All-Star break, including the impact of Kazuma Okamoto's breakout season, Jeff Hoffman's recent usage, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s resurgent power. The conversation then shifts to whether the Blue Jays are legitimate American League contenders, their trade deadline outlook, and Dylan Cease being named the All-Star Game starter. This hour wraps with a look at the World Cup semi-final matchups, Tom Kim's win at the Scottish Open, and what to expect ahead of this week's British Open. 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 Shallows EP 022 - Bail or Sail? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring injury updates to weekly staple Wyatt Langford, what you should do with Konnor Griffin and Carlos Rodon, and the legacy Justin Verlander will leave behind. Plus the guys recap the top performers of the past week, from Zack Wheeler's dominance to Taj Bradley's surge, to the shallow league viability of Ryan O'Hearn after his massive three homer and 10 RBI game earlier this week. Then the guys discuss if you should bail or sail on some of the biggest names in fantasy baseball, from Paul Skenes to Juan Soto to a very interesting sell take on Julio Rodriguez. Finally they look at some fun observations they've made recently, including Jeff Hoffman's scoreless run and the Marlins being good. Welcome to The Shallows! bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win vs. the Mariners in the series opener down in Seattle! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Dylan Cease striking out nine over seven innings of work - how important was it for him to bounce back with the dominant effort? They get into Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland - with Hoffman continuing to look good over the last month, where does he stand vs. Tyler Rogers in the late-game pecking order? Is Varland the best reliever in the AL? Plus, they take a look at the division race so far, and discuss what the Jays need out of this west coast road trip before the All-Star Break.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Rangers to wrap up a series sweep in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the wild pitch that got away from Louis Varland in the eighth inning to score the eventual game-losing run - how has so much gone so wrong for the Jays? Will John Schneider pay the price if this gets even worse? They get into Shane Bieber's second outing of the year, discuss the leverage opportunities for the bullpen including Jeff Hoffman, and chat about the small things not being done right by the team. Plus, mid-show, they react live to Stephen Eustáquio scoring for Canada at the World Cup, and to the historic 1-0 Canada win over South Africa in Los Angeles!   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' 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros, the decision to go for a pick-off play from Jeff Hoffman, Trey Yesavage's outing against the Astros, how the poor offensive performances have affected the team, and whether the guys prefer adding a run producer vs. an arm at the trade deadline. Then, the guys head to the Back-Leg Line to hear from callers about the recent rough stretch for the Blue Jays against the Astros, Vlad Jr.'s search for a change in his batting, if the team can compete in a Wild Card series, 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 Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Astros to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays playing a sloppy brand of baseball - what happened in the top of the eighth inning with Jeff Hoffman and Kazuma Okamoto? Did Luis Urías make an avoidable baserunning error in the bottom half of the eighth? How do they get back to fundamentally sound baseball moving forward? Plus, they chat about Trey Yesavage allowing one run - but issuing five walks - over 5.2 IP, and discuss the lack of offence against Mike Burrows - how does the offence get it going, and when will George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turn it on more consistently?   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 Jays are coming off maybe the most frustrating series of a frustrating season, losing two of three at home to the Astros in ugly fashion. They continue struggling to pull themselves above the .500 mark whenever they get a chance, and more and more the righteous anger of the fan base—which is different than the dopey anger that keeps being heaped toward the likes of John Schneider, Jeff Hoffman, etc.—is landing at the feet of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Vladdy is the key here and, when you get right down to it, the primary reason this campaign has felt maddening and baffling in equal parts.It's not great! And this week we're talking all about it.PLUS: Shane Bieber's return, the fifth starter spot, Luis Urias, Atkins Speaks!, and more!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open Thursday's show by recapping Canada's disappointing loss to Switzerland to close the group stage. They breaking down the team's cautious first half, Canada's missed opportunities, the decisive start to the second half from the Swiss, Maxime Crépeau's performance, and the team's response after falling behind. They also discuss Canada's standout goal, Jesse Marsch's lineup decisions, Stephen Eustáquio's substitute appearance, and Alphonso Davies' absence. The conversation then shifts to Canada's tournament outlook, including a favourable Round of 32 matchup against South Africa and whether the tournament can still be considered a success if Canada is eliminated. After the break, the focus turns to the Blue Jays' series loss to the Astros. The guys analyze Jeff Hoffman's costly pickoff error, whether the Jays can overcome defensive miscues, and their ongoing offensive struggles after stranding 30 runners in the series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with a pair of Blue Jays pitchers: Shane Bieber (20:12) and Jeff Hoffman (27:38). Plus, Sho Alli chats with pitcher Kevin Gausman in the dugout down at the Rogers Centre (1:36).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 comeback win vs. the Cubs to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Louis Varland shutting things down in a six-out save - is he a shoo-in for AL Reliever of the Year at this point? They get into the timely hitting from Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto, and Daulton Varsho - does John Schneider also get some credit for his pinch-hit moves? Plus, they discuss the outfield defence from Varsho alongside Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes, Jeff Hoffman keeping it together in the seventh, and what the rotation could look like when Shane Bieber returns on Monday.   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 is back, Tim is visiting his new grandson, and life is good here on Is This A Great Game, Or What? A huge thank-you to Kelly Kurkjian for stepping in on our last episode—she was an absolute superstar! We start with Cal Raleigh, because he's simply the best. After a slow start to the season, he looks like he's finding his groove again. Nothing will top last year, of course, but it's great to see him back on track. We also discuss Jeff Hoffman's puzzling season and take a look at what baseball could look like in Las Vegas after getting a sneak peek of what's to come. Colt Keith leads off the Quirkjians segment, and a Hopp, Skip and Jump is finally complete—much to Tim Kurkjian's delight. In Three Cards in the Bathroom, Jeff shares a few favorites from his card collection, featuring some names that are sure to bring back memories. On This Date and Alphabest both turn into a celebration of Willie Mays. The legendary Hall of Famer is almost impossible to put into words, but we do our best—including sharing what Johnny Bench once said about him, a remarkable testament to Mays' character and impact. We wrap up the episode with an all-Team Tim lineup featuring the greatest pinch hitters of all time, inspired by Kelly's outstanding pinch-hitting performance earlier in the week. Thanks so much for listening and watching, and as always, thank you for being part of our family! Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger at https://tinyurl.com/gc-gamechangerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to take the series at Fenway Park! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Louis Varland carving up the meat of the Red Sox order to lock down a win on a bullpen day - does the relief staff still need another guy to avoid burning out some of these arms? They get into Simeon Woods Richardson's bulk outing, Spencer Miles continuing to look great, and Jeff Hoffman staying consistent - if Hoffman continues to stay out of the ninth, can he remain this effective? Plus, they get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knocking home a pair of runs, and Andrés Giménez causing some havoc on the basepaths.   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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the state of Canadian hockey, the Canadiens' defeat to the Hurricanes and the Stanley Cup Final set with the Golden Knights, the Maple Leafs hiring Judd Brackett and Freddie Hamilton to the front office and the coaches and general managers role for a franchise. They dive into Jeff Hoffman's future, Jesus Sanchez getting hit by a ball from a fan and Braves' president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos on the Braves' season, the positives for the team and building the roster.