Podcast appearances and mentions of John Schneider

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the week by looking back on the Blue Jays' three-game sweep over the San Francisco Giants. They discuss Vladdy showing signs of an offensive breakthrough, the Jays' team-wide approach, José Berríos's outing and the type of pitcher the Jays would be looking for ahead of the deadline. Then, they react to the latest news on Anthony Santander's status before YES Network's Meredith Marakovits stops by (30:40) to discuss the state of the Yankees as they begin a three-game series in Toronto tonight. She shares how they've changed since their last visit to the Rogers Centre, Anthony Volpe's dip, how Aaron Boone responds to John Schneider's approach to Aaron Judge, 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continue their coverage on-location at the Jays Care Foundation 30th Annual Golf Classic from RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON. The hosts are joined by two-time World Series Champion, Joe Carter, who shares his thoughts on the Jays' success this season, the effect of having everybody in the lineup contributing, and his dislike for DH'ing. Former Blue Jays manager, Cito Gaston (29:47), joins the conversation to provide his own takes on the team's current run. They focus on John Schneider's managerial and lineup decisions, if Addison Barger is an everyday player, and where the team should look to add at the trade deadline, if at all. 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.

Live, Local, Topical, and Authentic where you provide the balance to our content. Tonight, in Hour 1, Shelley talks about his friend group and how he has to disengage because they are too argumentative, and does an in-person interview with John Schneider, Bo Duke from the "Dukes of Hazzard" about a number of different topics. , and much more. Listen LIVE weeknights 7pm-9pm on 95.5 WSB

Live, Local, Topical, and Authentic where you provide the balance to our content. Tonight, in Hour 2, Shelley continues his in-person interview with John Schneider, Bo Duke from the "Dukes of Hazzard", and much more. Listen LIVE weeknights 7pm-9pm on 95.5 WSB

Justin Cuthbert kicks things off with some Blue Jays updates before welcoming in Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (5:46) live from Rogers Centre to discuss what the All-Star Break is like from a players perspective and how they take the time to unwind. Then, they discuss the expectations for the Blue Jays' front office and players in the second half of the season, what the team needs to add at the trade deadline to be considered a legitimate World Series Contender, John Schneider's performance as a big league manager, and much more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (26:00) to discuss his hottest storylines that will shape the 2025/2026 NHL Season. They discuss Crosby and McDavid's futures, potential ripple effects of the NCAA/CHL agreement, what we need to see from Connor Bedard in 25/26, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (3:20) to chat about his All-Star break, the swing off, and give some roster updates on Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Daulton Varsho, and other names. Then, he gets into how he's set up his rotation for the first two series after the week's rest against the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees, how the team has settled in performing at Rogers Centre versus on the road, what it'll take for Vladdy Jr. to get hot at the dish, Davis Schneider capitalizing pitcher's mistakes, and how a long layoff could affect the entire pitching staff. Then, former MLB outfielder Matt Stairs stops by (30:09) to discuss the development of Canadian prospects across the baseball summer leagues, analyzing a player's hitting mechanics early in their career, how the Blue Jays jump on success right out of the break, and if it's easy to make a change one's mechanics at this stage of 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz look at major storylines for the second half of the season. Four-time World Series champion Javier Lopez (28:15) joins to discuss winning culture, the Giants and his MLB career. Erik Kratz discusses his All-Star experience and credits John Schneider for the job he's done as manager (50:40). Lastly, Ben Shulman provides his trade deadline targets and what changes when Daulton Varsho, Anthony Santander and Andres Gimenez all return (1:18:15).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour with a look back at Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's entertaining ejection from the weekend in Sacramento. They take a look at the state of the rest of the American League East and which team could be looking to make a deep postseason run. The pair highlight the Red Sox amid their recent surge and discuss if they can continue to stay hot heading into the trade deadline. The hosts also talk about the Baltimore Orioles' lack of success, the regression of some of their big-name players and prospects, as well as their reluctance to spend money on the team. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (30:45) checks in from the All-Star Game in Atlanta to discuss the Jays' position atop the division, their expectations heading into the second half, and their prospect direction post-draft. They wrap up going over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play at the plate so far this season and if he could be in for a second-half heater.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 opens the MLB All-Star break with his thoughts on the Blue Jays series loss to the Athletics, John Schneider's decision making with rest coming to the core players, and the direction the team should be headed in the unofficial second half of the season (00:00). JD takes a look at the available starting pitchers ahead of the trade deadline and what Toronto will consider moving in order to upgrade the roster, before singling out Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s production this season and what seems to be going wrong for the Jays' best player. JD checks in on the latest from the Nick Tarnasky golf saga, before opening the conversation around Nazem Kadri re-joining the Maple Leafs and Ryan Reaves' comments at his opening media availability following the trade to the Sharks (28:45).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekends action, including John Schneider's ejection, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and Jose Berrios' start. Matt Vasgersian (29:19) tees up the All-Star festivities. Afterwards, Shi Davidi (49:39) and Geoff Pontes (1:14:47) get you familiar with the newest Blue Jays in Jojo Parker and Jake Cook as well as lookahead to what's next for Toronto on Day 2 of the MLB Draft. 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.

Guest hosts Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein open this week on The FAN Morning Show with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who dropped their final series before the break in Sacramento to the Athletics. In what was a bit of a lacklustre finale, the pair dive into John Schneider's ejection yesterday, Max Scherzer's start on Friday night, and some overall reflections of the unofficial first half for Toronto. The pair also investigate a report that the team will be “all-in” at the trade deadline, with a certain pitcher already in their sights. Later on, the duo look back on the Wimbledon Finals and the new marquee matchup on the men's side that could uplift the sport (34:35). The hour ends with a quick golf report following an unlikely winner at the Genesis Scottish 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.

On hour one of The Sports Drive, Patrick Dumas & Logan Gordon kick off the show by diving into the festivities that took place last week at the Calgary Stampede, being less than 8,000 people shy of breaking 2024's attendance record, winners from the rodeo, and Chanse Vigen winning the Rangeland Derby! Plus, the guys touch on the Calgary Stampeders recent play as of late and what makes this team so special. (24:07) Later, Patrick & Logan are joined by Toronto Blue Jays play by play voice, Ben Shulman! Ben and the guys dive into the Jays recent play as of late and how it feels to be first place in the AL East! The guys start by discussing the Jays series against the Athletics, John Schneider's ejection, Blue Jays at All-Star Week, an update on Santanar & Varsho 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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Athletics to wrap up the first half of the season with a 55-41 record - how do people feel about how the first 96 games went, and what are expectations for the second half? They get into a tough outing from José Berríos, Addison Barger clubbing his first home run off a left-handed pitcher, John Schneider with a fiery on-field display following his fifth inning ejection, and discuss the post-break rotation lineup as announced by Schneider post-game. Plus, they read some scouting reports on JoJo Parker, who the Blue Jays selected eighth overall in the 2025 MLB Draft (47:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' final series before the All-Star break in Sacramento against the Athletics. A's TV analyst Dallas Braden (10:05) shares what the Jays can expect over the weekend series, the next steps in the Athletics' development, the difficulty of evaluating talent at Sutter Health Park, players that could be on the move at the deadline, and how older pitchers handle the Sacramento heat. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:50) discusses how he's preparing for the sunshine down south, bullpen availability ahead of the All-Star break, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s timing issues, why Bo Bichette fits best in the clean-up spot, Joey Loperfido's Triple-A improvements, the pressure that comes with leading the division, 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.

What's that up in your ears? It's a song! It's video! No! It's kinda somewhere in between but also neither! Welcome to Smallville! (Go crows) home of the great meteor shower that brought us such infamous anomalies as Lex Luthor, Clark Kent, and Lana Langs absolutely obliterated parents. We touch down at the turning point in the ages old Superman story that brings him to Earth but through the lens of a teen drama. One might say it paved the way for the explosion of superhero teen dramas that came after. In any case join us to explore small town Kansas with a DC twist, starring Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack, Sam Jones III, John Schneider, Annette O'Toole and more. HostsGeoff KerbisMax SingerRich Inman

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi are back, but unfortunately, they are talking about a Blue Jays' loss that halted their win streak at ten games in a row and stopped them from tying the franchise record for consecutive victories. Given the run, can fans still be frustrated with the loss or was it just due? The hosts dive into it and focus, like many fans did, on the performance (and maybe season as a whole) of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They expand that to a conversation of supporters' love for Vladdy and how it tends to waver at times. The duo also try to get into the mind of manager John Schneider with some of the decisions that were made yesterday specifically with the lineup and the bullpen. On the back end of this first hour, the morning pair get into LeBron James' latest social media troll and if the Maple Leafs should be extending Anthony Stolarz (30:05).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Daniele continue to dive into all things Blue Jays and start the second hour focused on their bench boss, John Schneider. Should he be among the betting favourites for American League Manager of the Year if his club can keep this up? The hosts make a case for why he should be the favourite, before dissecting a recent tweet from Hector Gomez reporting on who Toronto is interested in at the deadline. They discuss how serious this is, given how dialed in Hector was on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, as well as give their take on the names attached and some other possible fits. To close this hour, Blue Jays beat writer and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Postmedia, Rob Longley (25:56), chats about the job John Schneider has done this season and what other factors has helped changed the narrative around this team.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 Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 08:02 Pete Fairbanks 23:24 Kiley McDaniel 41:09 John Schneider 01:02:41 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 08:02 Pete Fairbanks 23:24 Kiley McDaniel 41:09 John Schneider 01:02:41 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jim Tatti, Dave Feschuk and Michael DiStefano for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Basketball Analyst Jack Armstrong joins to dive into the Raptors' offseason moves, the expectations for the roster going forward and the replacement process for Masai Ujiri. They also dive into Bo Bichette's value on his next contract, John Schneider's case for the AL Manager of the Year, Ryan Reaves hitting the 1,000-game mark with the Maple Leafs in Yes Guy, No Guy and they also give the FanDuel Best Bets.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss to both wrap up the series in Chicago and end their win streak at 10 games. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the John Schneider decision to keep George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the starting lineup - why did they sit with an off day tomorrow? They also discuss a tough day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - should he shoulder more of the blame given the baserunning errors and struggles at the plate in this one? Plus, they look ahead to the trade deadline - could Adrian Houser, the White Sox starter in this game, be on the move - and react to DJ LeMahieu being released by the Yankees. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Daniele stay on the Blue Jays' page while the team's win streak has the city of Toronto buzzing. The hosts look at the chemistry of this team that many players and manager John Schneider keep referencing, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who says he can't wait to get to the clubhouse everyday. Is there a worry of disrupting that at the deadline? The pair delve into Vladdy's season as a whole and if there would be more grumblings about it if they weren't leading the division. They also share their take on George Springer's All-Star snub and it's potential correlation to the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi (27:05) joins to discuss what kind and how big of a splash the Jays could make at the trade deadline, as well as some pending free agents in Toronto and what they could be looking at on the open market.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Postmedia's Rob Longley on the Blue Jays current hot streak, John Schneider managing the club, Addison Barger learning the pro game and the Jays approach to the trade deadline.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Chicago White Sox to extend their win streak to nine games. They get into Joey Loperfido's improvements since his last stint in the majors, John Schneider's decision to pull José Berríos early, Nathan Lukes' jump and more. Then, they discuss the Jays' positional surpluses and needs as they approach the deadline. Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (27:45) stops by to share his thoughts on George Springer's All-Star snub, what type of pitcher the Jays should be zeroing in on at the trade deadline, the Red Sox's plans at the deadline, why the Royals should be sellers, how aggressive the Yankees will be in the third baseman market after Jazz Chisholm's move to second base, and how teams view Marlins starter Sandy Alcántara.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the White Sox for their ninth straight win, their first nine-game winning streak since 2015! They take your calls and texts, and get to the offensive outburst late in the game from Joey Loperfido, Nathan Lukes, and Addison Barger. They get into Lukes' role, what Loperfido can be now that he's producing, José Berríos allowing just one run over six innings of work, and discuss John Schneider's candidacy for Manager of the Year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing Anthony Santander moving to the 60-day IL and Lazaro Estrada's promotion to the Majors, if the Blue Jays can keep the top spot of the AL East, how the coaching staff utilizes Chad Green, and how the trade deadline focus will be dictated by the roster's health and success. Then, Jays manager John Schneider stops by (30:37) to chat about his team's winning streak, George Springer's ability to hit the fastball this season, Addison Barger's plate discipline, Max Scherzer's status for the weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels, the pitching staff's approach against the Halos and how much credit he gives to the infield coaches for the team's baserunning improvements.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.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-9 win over the Yankees to both take the series and move into a tie for first place atop the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the eighth inning of a wild ballgame - was it the right move for John Schneider to walk Aaron Judge, despite his game-tying home run? They discuss contributions from Myles Straw, Andrés Giménez, George Springer and Davis Schneider (who had his first career multi-home run game). Plus, they chat about the lockdown work from Jeff Hoffman, the return of Yimi García, and José Berríos giving up all six earned runs in a single inning. 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.

Brent Gunning is joined once again by Daniele Franceschi to share their Blue Jays reactions after beating the Yankees for the third time this week and drawing even atop the American League East. They dive into the factors that propelled them there, especially in a nerve racking game where Toronto's eight-run lead fell apart. B&D focus on Aaron Judge's at-bat in the eight inning that resulted in a game-tying blast and question John Schneider's decision to pitch to him. They also discuss why the Jays need to complete the sweep and move officially ahead of the Yankees as they leave town, instead of falling a game back heading into the weekend, to simply keep the momentum and good vibes going. To close out the hour, the a.m. duo look into NBA free agency with thoughts on some of the moves and money handed out. They concentrate on the situation in Milwaukee with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard in order to acquire Myles Turner, where that leaves Giannis, and the state of the Eastern Conference. 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 kick off the second hour with MLB Network's Ryan Dempster (3:34) to discuss how important the Jays' series against the Yankees will be as it gets started tonight. The three discuss how teams should pitch to Aaron Judge, the Jays' ceiling this season, the Phillies' edge on the Mets in the NL East and much more. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:16) shares some thoughts on Mitch Marner being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights before getting into what the Jays' priority should be at the deadline, John Schneider's case for Manager of the Year, the Astro's sudden emergence in the AL, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza's seat heating up, and the Brewers' prospects in the NL Central.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 welcome in Blue Jays manager John Schneider (5:24) to share an update on Vlad Jr., how he should adjust to being pitched in, his focus on finding extra rest days for Kevin Gausman, what he's expecting from José Berríos' start in Boston, his biggest takeaways for his ball club from the first half of the season, and if he's seeing a turnaround for Andrés Giménez on the offensive side. Then, Jeff and Kevin welcome in Alanna Rizzo (28:26) to discuss the Boston Red Sox playing at Fenway Park for the first time since trading away Rafael Devers, why the pitching staff needs to pick up their slack, how the hitting has been exposed without Devers on their lineup, Alex Cora's tenure as Red Sox's manager, and how the Tampa Bay Rays continue to find success despite their current situation with their home ballpark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays series opening win against the Cleveland Guardians, why John Schneider's decisions shows how important the series is, Chad Green now leading the Majors with the most homeruns allowed, Andrés Giménez becoming a mainstay in the infield despite his hitting woes, and Spencer Turnbull DFA'd for the returning Max Scherzer. Then, Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (25:55) stops by in-studio to preview Scherzer's return to the mound, what adjustments Green and Jeff Hoffman need to make, when it would be appropriate to reconsider the 9th inning role, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can find his timing against the fastball.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 kick off the second hour with a chat about what to expect from Max Scherzer in his return to the mound before listening to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' second game against the Guardians. Then, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (26:11) stops by to discuss his recently published article on trade candidates around the majors. He gets into the chances of Alex Bregman getting dealt, what position the Jays should try to improve, whether the Orioles will double down on their young core or shake it up at the deadline, and why the Pirates should be considering a Paul Skenes trade.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 kick off the second hour with Los Angeles Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten (1:30). He discusses why so many Dodgers pitchers are getting hurt, how they mitigate the risks associated with Shohei Ohtani pitching, their rivalry with the Padres, and the challenge of managing multiple superstars for Dave Roberts. Then, Jeff and Kevin react to Blue Jays manager John Schneider's pregame availability, where he discussed Alek Manoah's progress and Yimi García's looming return. Finally, Jeff and Kevin go to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions!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 recap the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, John Schneider reinforcing his belief in Jeff Hoffman despite his struggles as their closer, the options outside Hoffman, Max Scherzer's comments ahead of his return to the mound, and how Ernie Clement has been able to hunt and attack the fastball. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (28:08) stops by to chat about the level of concern surrounding Hoffman, if we could see an increased workload for Yariel Rodriguez, Scherzer's rehab and pending return, why Anthony Santander's injury might be more serious than originally believed, Andrés Giménez's offensive trajectory and if Ernie can become an everyday MLB player.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 Pitcher and VSiN host Jensen Lewis (1:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to comment on John Schneider sticking by Jeff Hoffman, the Blue Jays' play and standing in the American League, the Phillies sitting pretty in the NL East, and the depth of the Rays' rotation, before looking ahead to Chase Burns' MLB debut vs. the Yankees and the upcoming Paul Skenes-Jacob Misiorowski pitching duel. ESPN College Baseball analyst Kyle Peterson (32:46) recaps LSU's second win in three years at the Men's College World Series in Omaha as they defeated Coastal Carolina and discusses the decision by umpires to eject Coastal Carolina's manager and first-base coach in the first inning of the deciding game.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the White Sox to begin a three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss what they saw from Spencer Turnbull - will he see another start as a Blue Jay if Max Scherzer returns in the next week? They chat about the outfield defence looking somewhat suspect in this game, and get into the bullpen day itself - with John Schneider having used seven pitchers in this game, who is available for tomorrow? 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.

We recap our Call it Now segment from the beginning of the Mariners series against the Red Sox. How did the guys do in their predictions for this Mariners team? // The Mariners are going to have to make a roster move if they want to bring Luke Raley back up to the big-league roster. Who is the odd man out between Canzone, Solano, and Tellez to either send down or DFA to make room? // John Schneider was on the “3 and Out” podcast and talked about how they had to completely change their original offseason plans. Trying to find and alternate option at QB after Geno Smith did not work out and talked about why he was upfront in saying they wanted to re-sign Geno. // Sweeping the Dial: John Schneider went in depth about the process of trying to get interviews with Mike Macdonald and Ben Johnson during the playoffs. Adam Schefter’s latest update on Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals. Kendrick Perkins, in an elimination game, says Tyrese Haliburton should sit out tonight

Are some of the NFL's longest-tenured GMs getting too much credit — or not enough? Raymond Summerlin is joined by Patrick Daugherty (aka @RotoPat) from NBC Sports to break down the toughest NFL general managers to rank in 2025. They dive deep into the front-office mysteries of Jerry Jones (Cowboys), Jason Licht (Buccaneers), Duke Tobin (Bengals), and John Schneider (Seahawks). They explore how teams like the Cowboys, Bucs, and Bengals repeatedly flirt with greatness but fall short when it matters most. Why does Jerry Jones wait until the offensive line crumbles? Did Jason Licht actually build a Super Bowl team — or did Tom Brady? And what's going on with the Bengals' unwillingness to pay key players? Plus, in our Best Ballers segment sponsored by DraftKings, RotoPat reveals his favorite fantasy football value pick for 2025 — and why he might (finally) be all-in.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker put a cap on the Blue Jays' series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Vlad Jr.'s comfortability in the third spot in the order, Kevin Gausman's reflection on his performances in June and loss to the D-Backs, and how Toronto's front office will look into the pitching market in search of a number two starter. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (24:30) stops by to chat about Nick Sandlin's return to the main roster, Addison Barger's transition into the outfield and up in the batting order, Alejandro Kirk's bat finding a way to the opposite field, and if Gausman will have to tinker with his pitches as he progresses through his career.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Adam Jude reports that Luke Raley will be activated this weekend. Who does he replace? Then, we hear from John Schneider on the three and out podcast about some similar qualities between Jalen Milroe and Brett Favre. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

The Mariners pitching has been improving over the last month, but the offense has taken a step back. We are starting to see similarities to last year’s team at the plate. What kind of player should the Mariners be looking for at the deadline? // Headline Rewrites: The Lakers are being sold to Dodgers owner Mark Walter at a valuation of $10 billion, It’s a do-or-die game 6 for the Pacers tonight against Oklahoma City, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders was cited in Ohio for going 101 in a 60 MPH zone. // Seahawks GM John Schneider did an interview where he talked about what preparations were made when they were planning on moving on from Geno and explained why he expressed interest in re-signing him. He talks about how he feels like the older brother to Mike Macdonald as he had felt when Pete Carroll was here. // Is there a chance we are overlooking the possibility of Jalen Milroe being a viable answer for the Hawks at QB? John Schneider is impressed with his work ethic and athletic ability. He goes on to compare him to Brett Farve. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven earned runs allowed in 4.1 IP by Kevin Gausman - after a number of tough results in short order, what do the Jays do with Gausman going forward? They also get into the two home runs from Alejandro Kirk, and also chat about the mini-rally made by the Jays bats near the end of the game. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, and Gausman himself. 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.

Despite a sweep in Philly, the Blue Jays are in a good spot. Arden and Ben discuss what the Rafael Devers trade means (14:18) before turning to manager John Schneider (41:17) and some pitching questions (47:18).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caAudio Credits: MLB.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (1:15) to reflect on the team's series in Philadelphia where they were swept by the Phillies. They discuss the positives from Bowden Francis's latest start, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s swing decisions and Max Scherzer's rehab start. Then, Jeff and Kevin get into whether John Schneider should separate Bo and Vladdy in the lineup. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:56) shares what led to Rafael Devers getting traded from the Boston Red Sox, the Giants' management's aggression and Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound for the Dodgers.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 preview the Blue Jays' rematch against the Phillies in Philadelphia, how they can attack left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez, why Toronto's lineup performs well against lefties, and whether Kevin Gausman can build off his 6-inning outing against the Minnesota Twins. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:58) stops by to chat about his lineup's success against lefties, updates on his injured players including Max Scherzer's rehab stint in Buffalo, Kevin Gausman's splitter, how Jeff Hoffman has handled his recent up and down stretch and if Yariel Rodriguez is ready for an extended 9th-inning role.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-9 win over the Cardinals to take the series in St. Louis! They take your calls and texts, and get to Alejandro Kirk once again coming through with a big game - after Seattle's Cal Raleigh, is Kirk the next best catcher in baseball? They discuss the whole offence staying hot, including four RBI from Andrés Giménez, and also get to the bullpen decisions John Schneider made regarding Mason Fluharty, Chad Green, and Jeff Hoffman. Plus, they chat about the start from Chris Bassitt, in which he allowed four earned runs over seven innings of work. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Jonatan Clase's huge homer, Alejandro Kirk continuing to mash, and John Schneider showing faith in Yariel Rodriguez in the 9th inning. Craig Goldstein (25:05) pops by to talk Dodgers and Toronto's Denzel Clarke wild catch last night. Molly Burkhardt (49:59) discusses Roman Anthony's debut with the Red Sox and the AUSL. Lastly, Meg Rowley (1:15:06) updates on the Seattle Mariners and gives her thoughts on the state of the Blue Jays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

In addition to being my former co-host on the Field Gulls pod, Dayna O'Gorman is a member of the team at Our Turf Football, and is a member of the PFWA.She returns to the show to share her thoughts on just how aggressive the Seahawks might be if the opportunity arises to trade for one of the big names potentially on the market.============================================================CHECK OUT THE NEW SEAHAWKS FOREVER MERCHANDISE STORE!!https://irhrtk-96.myshopify.com/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtubeHere's how you can support the Seahawks Forever channel and me as an independent, full-time content creator:Become a paid member of the channel for exclusive perks and benefits!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg/joinJoin my Patreon for AD-FREE and EXCLUSIVE content!patreon.com/user?u=3366399Buy me a coffee, or a beer!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08wZELLE:dviens08@gmail.comCASHAPP: https://cash.app/$DViens08Hit the SUPER THANKS button!Join YouTube Premium! Watch ALL videos across the app AD-FREE (a portion of the fees comes back to the channel)Or… just engage with the videos! Comment, critique, as questions. The more interaction the better!FOLLOW me on Bluesky AND Twitter @SeahawksForeverFor promotional or media inquiries - EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker dive into why the Blue Jays are in a better position to compete in the post-season after their recent stretch and series win over the Phillies, the AL standings, and the expectations for the upcoming 9-game road trip. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (26:27) stops by to chat about the team's extended run of recent success, the buy-in from the bottom of the order, managing platoons, putting Paxton Schultz as the opener against the Minnesota Twins, Bowden Francis' struggles, and if Brandon Little is handling the increased workload out of the bullpen. 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.