Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Gausman

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bizarre ninth inning, which included a wedged ball in the outfield wall to stop play on what would have been a game-tying hit from Addison Barger, followed by the lineout double play that ended the game seconds later. Had they ever seen the the wedged ball happen at the Rogers Centre, and how much blame does Barger deserve in that situation? They also get into the game at-large, including the missed opportunities against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the start from Kevin Gausman, the performance of the bullpen, and whether or not the team will be able to bounce back for Game 7 in such a short amount of time. 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.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for World Series Game 6. World Series Game 6 Preview – Munaf Manji & Griffin Warner The RJ Bell Dream Preview MLB Podcast is back for World Series Game 6! Host Munaf Manji (@SportsNerd824) and analyst Griffin Warner break down the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays showdown with Toronto leading 3–2. (0:09) Munaf sets the stage: the Jays look to clinch their first title in 32 years behind Kevin Gausman, while Yamamoto tries to force Game 7. (0:59) Griffin praises Toronto's unlikely run, likening them to the 2023 Rangers—balanced hitting, timely pitching, and postseason poise. (1:17–5:18) The duo revisit key moments: Game 1's 11–4 Toronto blowout, the marathon 18-inning epic, and LA's struggles with clutch bats. (7:29) Griffin questions the Dodgers' star power and bullpen depth, and Munaf highlights Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MVP-level postseason. (9:21) They analyze odds: Jays -240 to win the Series, Dodgers +200. (11:41) Munaf expects Toronto to finish the job at home; (12:36) Griffin debates Yamamoto vs. Gausman matchup dynamics. (14:21) Both foresee a chess match: Munaf leans First 5 Under 4, Griffin sides with Toronto's home edge. (16:48) Munaf predicts Jays win late as Yamamoto regresses; (18:54) Griffin jokes about MLB's “dream” of forcing Game 7. (19:37) Pregame.com promo—use code TREAT15 for $15 off picks and season packages. (20:34) Best Bets: both on Blue Jays +124 (Kevin Gausman) to clinch, citing bullpen trust and home momentum. (22:45) They close with MLB managerial chatter, offseason previews, and appreciation for listeners after a long grind. (24:45) Griffin signs off plugging Pregame's college hoops and football pods, reminding fans to support with promo code TREAT15. (25:29–26:50) Munaf previews NBA coverage and thanks everyone for an amazing baseball season. World Series insights, sharp betting talk, and season wrap—subscribe for more Pregame sports betting pods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Commissioner's Trophy is in Toronto! Ahead of Game 6 of the World Series, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined live from the field by former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (0:35) to discuss what to expect from the Toronto Blue Jays tonight with a World Series up for grabs. They discuss what we should expect to see from Kevin Gausman on the mound, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays' lineup and how getting to the Fall Classic will impact the Jays' free agency options. Later, Sportsnet's Joe Siddall (26:15) discusses what a World Series win will mean for the city of Toronto, the Game 6 pitching matchup, how the Jays can make adjustments to Yamamoto's elite stuff, Kirk's defensive performance throughout the World Series, and much more. Then, they discuss which Blue Jay fans would be the happiest to see win the WS and the best career stories for the Jays players and staff, the Game 6 history 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.

It's game day! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Game 6, a potential World Series-clinching stage for the Jays against the Dodgers. They go through the lineup, including George Springer's return to the lead-off spot and Bo Bichette's corresponding move back to second base. Then, two-time World Series champ and MLB Network's Al Leiter joins the show (11:45) to discuss what mentality the Jays must have against a red-hot Yoshinobu Yamamoto, what Kevin Gausman can take away from Trey Yesavage's outing, and his memories from playing in the World Series. Later, Sportsnet play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman stops by (32:00) to share his confidence levels going into Game 6 against Yamamoto, the late-innings plan for Bichette, Addison Barger's growth, Chris Bassitt embracing the bullpen role, and his favourite moments from the booth through the Jays' playoff run.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 start the show by recapping the series. 2011 World Series champion Lance Lynn (25:04) joins to discuss Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and how pitchers can have good outings but poor luck. Sportsnet's Madison Shipman (41:11) gives her thoughts on Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman against the Dodgers' bats again. MLB Network's Chris Young (1:05:36) joins to break down the versatility of Toronto's hitting. Lastly, the Athletic Fabian Ardaya provides the latest from the Dodgers ahead of Game 6.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.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the LA Dodgers in Game 5 to take a 3-2 World Series lead back to Toronto. They discuss Trey Yesavage's masterpiece on the mound and Addison Barger's awareness on the basepaths before looking ahead to Game 6 and how the Jays adjust to Yoshinobu Yamamoto the second time through. Later, MLB Network analyst Sean Casey joins the show (27:00) to share his thoughts on the Dodgers' stars' struggles, what to expect from Kevin Gausman in Game 6, how the Jays approach Yamamoto, and the impact the Rogers Centre crowd might have on Friday.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 3-time World Series Champion and National Baseball Hall of Famer Jack Morris (4:20) to chat Trey Yesavage's historic Game 5 start in the World Series, the differences in pitching in the Fall Classic and regular season, how Kevin Gausman should approach pitching in a clincher, playing in extra-inning postseason games, the comfort of having Chris Bassitt coming out of the bullpen, and the Blue Jays surpassing the underdog title. Then, we hear from Blue Jays manager John Schneider a day before Game 6. Afterwards, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi stops by (32:10) to discuss Addison Barger's at-bats, George Springer's status for Game 6, how much the break in-between the regular season and postseason helped Vladdy's monster performances and if other MLB teams will look to replicate the Jays' offensive approach. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Guests: Eric Lauer, Kevin Gausman     The Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers played 18 innings of World Series baseball over more than six and a half hours Monday night (and Tuesday morning!), tying the longest game in Fall Classic history, and the Dodgers came out on top thanks to a Freddie Freeman home run. We talk to Eric Lauer, who provided 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief - part of 10 straight shutout innings by the Jays' bullpen - and to Kevin Gausman, one of only three players on the Jays' roster who didn't participate in the game. Also, the mailbag returns at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Games 1 and 2 and the spectacle that was World Series Weekend in Toronto. They also touch on the starts of Trey Yesavage, Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's gem in Game 2 (35:09). Afterwards, former Blue Jay Shawn Green (50:56) breaks down the series as it moves to Dodger Stadium and the keys for each respective team. Lastly, Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson (1:15:53) touches on his Rogers Centre experience and what to expect from Glasnow in Game 3.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.

World Series Recap Games One and TwoLos Angeles Dodgers (93-69) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)The Fall Classic has begun in Canada, with the Blue Jays hosting the Dodgers for the first two games of the World Series. With George Springer's epic homer in Game Seven against Seattle, Toronto captured its first AL Pennant in 32 years. Vlad Guerrero, Jr. took home ALCS MVP honors, while Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement racked up a ton of hits throughout the series. There is no let up in manager John Schneider's lineup. And they should see an additional boost, as star infielder Bo Bichette returns to the team after missing thprevious two rounds with an injury. The Dodgers look to defend their World Series crown as they rolled through the NLCS against Milwaukee, thanks in large part to their outstanding starting pitching. Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani combined for 28.2 innings, 35 strike outs, just nine hits, six walks, and two runs allowed across four games. The task will be much greater against this deep Toronto offense, and if the starters aren't as effective, Dave Roberts will be forced to turn to a much maligned bullpen (which will be without their best lefty, Alex Vesia, due to an unfortunate family emergency.) Shohei Ohtani has appeared to break out of his postseason slump with a 3 homer day in game four (not to mention six shutout innings and ten strikeouts on the mound!). The rest of the offense has done enough to get by, but they'll likely need more from the likes of Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy, and the “Brothers Hernández”.In Game One, the youngster Trey Yesavage will take on Blake Snell. Yesavage is making just his seventh career start (and 4th of the postseason), and he's the second youngest to ever get a game one start (Ralph Branca for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947!). Blake Snell has been absolutely dominant, but he relies on hitters to chase outside the zone, which these Blue Jays avoid better than anyone.For Game Two, expect a lot of splitters as Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto face off. Gausman has been the Blue Jays best pitcher in these playoffs so far, but it will be tough to match the Japanese star. With the first complete game in the playoffs since 2017, Yamamoto looks to have the first complete game in the World Series in a decade, and he would the first with consecutive complete games since 2004. Tune in for what should be an excellent series!Toronto Radio SN590 - Ben Shulman and Chris LerouxLos Angeles Radio AM570 - Stephen Nelson and Rick MondayAudio clips from MLB.tvAs always, thank you to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.Catch you next time,P.C.O.

Max talks about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's masterful pitching performance, and his 7th inning home run off Kevin Gausman in Game 2 of the World Series. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the masterful performance from Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what more could the Jays' bats have done against him in this game? Was this a 'tip your cap' moment with Yamamoto looking like he did? They get into the start from Kevin Gausman, chat about the batting order both in this game and going forward, and look ahead to Game 3 with Max Scherzer on the mound. 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.

Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas react to Game 2 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. LA ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed a complete game gem against the Jays. The hosts break down Yamamoto's 9 inning, 8 strikeout performance and batterymate Will Smith's big night against Kevin Gausman.Plus thoughts on Tyler Glasnow getting the ball for Game 3 back in Los Angeles and the outlook of the rest of the series.Dodgers Territory is presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.Check out DT merch at dodgersterritoryshop.comSupport Guidry's Guardian at guidrysguardian.orgFind Clint on YouTube at youtube.com/@alldodgersSubscribe to Dodgers Territory on YouTube!Rate and review our podcast on Apple and Spotify! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max talks about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's masterful pitching performance, and his 7th inning home run off Kevin Gausman in Game 2 of the World Series. 

Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) react to the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, discussing Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Kevin Gausman's solid showing and much more.

JD opens with his thoughts ahead of Game 1 of the World Series in Toronto between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, including the decision to start Trey Yesavage on Friday night at Rogers Centre (00:00). Adam Ottavino, former MLB reliever & host of Baseball and Coffee, joins the show to further break down Yesavage starting Game 1, the effect of Kevin Gausman pitching in Game 7 against the Mariners, how the Jays will have to use their limited left-handed arms in the bullpen, how Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt will factor into the series, the Blue Jays plan of attack against the Dodgers pitching staff, the impact of Bo Bichette potentially re-joining the team, and the Jays mindset against L.A. as heavy underdogs (10:49). After the break, JD touches on the Shohei Ohtani of it all, and gives his keys for the Jays to beat the Dodgers in Game 1 (47:34).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Guests: Blue Jays Shane Bieber, Ernie Clement, Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho and Mike Cieslinski of Dynasty League Baseball With the Blue Jays about to begin their first World Series since 1993, we look back to their thrilling Game 7 of the American League championship series against the Seattle Mariners and ahead to the opener of the Fall Classic. We hear from Shane Bieber, who started Game 7 and Kevin Gausman, who got the win in relief, as they celebrated that great night, and then talk to Ernie Clement about the Jays' quiet confidence and Daulton Varsho about his memories of playing at Dodger Stadium when he was with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Also, Mike Cieslinski of Dynasty League Baseball Powered by Pursue The Pennant joins us to discuss a Jays-Dodgers World Series simulation. All that and we dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca.

Just as the NBA begins its new season, federal officials announce dozens of arrests in a sweeping gambling investigation that includes allegations of mob involvement. A Ukrainian journalist rushed to a kindergarten near her home earlier this week, after sirens alerted her there'd been a Russian strike. She describes seeing smoke everywhere. An ex-boxer in BC fights off a mother grizzly bear -- and lives to tell the tale. If you're inclined to ask an AI chatbot for advice, the Dutch Data Protection Authority has some advice for you: Don't ask it who to vote for. Soft Cell defined the sound of eighties pop with 'Tainted Love'. A musician tells us about meeting one half of that duo -- the late Dave Ball -- outside a record store -- and the collabs that came next.At only 8 and 10 years old, siblings and baseball superfans Meredith and Hugo Fu explain how they got their start in sports reporting...and landed interviews with Blue Jays stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kevin Gausman. As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that gives minor leaguers major props.

Guests: Max Scherzer, John Schneider, Jose Bautista      As we await Friday night's opener of the World Series, the first in Toronto in over three decades, we look back at the post-game party after the Blue Jays thrilling win in Game 7 of the American League championship series Monday night.   Max Scherzer, never at a loss for energy, nearly blows the decibel meter on our system as he raves about the team he chose because, as he said in January, he wanted to win the World Series, and about his fellow elder statesmen, George Springer, Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman (each one at least five years his junior).   John Schneider, in his third full season as Jays' manager but his 24th year in the organization, wells up as he talks about coaches Don Mattingly, Pete Walker and DeMarlo Hale, and wishes the Seattle Mariners a good winter vacation. And a raspy-voiced Jose Bautista joins us to talk about witnessing Springer's magical home run, as so many of us witnessed his a decade ago. All that plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

JD celebrates the Blue Jays winning the ALCS against the Mariners in Game 7, as they move on to their first World Series since 1993 to take on the L.A. Dodgers (00:00). Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the Jays' Game 7 victory (5:38), George Springer's legacy in Toronto after his game-winning 3-run home run, Mariners' skipper Dan Wilson's decision to go with Eduard Bazardo in the 7th inning instead of closer Andrés Muñoz, and John Schneider's deployment of Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and Jeff Hoffman in the winner-take-all game, after the decision to go with Brendon Little in Game 5. After the break, the guys continue the Blue Jays talk, including the matchup against the Dodgers, the continued development of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stardom in Toronto, and the connection he has with the fanbase (36:25).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS to book their ticket to the World Series for the first time since 1993! They take your many calls and texts, and get right to the biggest swing of the night: George Springer launching a three-run bomb in the bottom of the seventh inning! They discuss Springer's big moment, the pitching changes that included Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt, Jeff Hoffman closing the game in the ninth, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being named ALCS MVP. Plus, we go on the field and inside the Blue Jays clubhouse for celebrations, courtesy of Sportsnet's Hazel Mae. 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 Game 7 as the Toronto Blue Jays are off the World Series behind a massive George Springer three-run homer. They also break down key game decisions like using Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt out of the bullpen (32:48). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (51:58) joins to give his view of Toronto's season, Game 7 and more. Lastly, Jomboy Media's Chris Rose (1:14:58) discusses last night's game, the Jays' season and the LA 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 loss vs. the Mariners in Game 5 of the ALCS. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the question on everyone's mind: why did John Schneider bring in Brendon Little over Seranthony Domínguez or Jeff Hoffman to start the eighth inning to face Cal Raleigh? They debate the reasoning behind the decision, listen to Schneider's own reflections on the move, and discuss what could have gone differently (if anything). They get into the start from Kevin Gausman, the injury to George Springer, and how you bounce back from a devastating loss with Game 6 in Toronto right around the corner. 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 are joined by Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (0:49) to go over the Blue Jays' Game 4 win and how they keep it rolling in Game 5. He discusses Max Scherzer's throwback start, how John Schneider will adjust in managing Kevin Gausman, how the bats attack Bryce Miller, and what's behind Andrés Giménez's recent offensive breakthrough. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss Giménez's impact, Scherzer's mound-meeting moment and Ernie Clement's evolution before listening in on the Jays' pre-game availability. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' Game 4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Dan Plesac, former MLB pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, discusses Toronto's momentum moving forward and Max Scherzer's fiery interaction with John Schneider in the fifth inning, before setting the stage for Kevin Gausman's start in Game 5 this evening. Derek Shelton (26:10), former MLB player and manager, joins the guys to chat about how each team in the ALCS has managed their pitching staff, how to approach Bryce Miller, Trey Yesavage's meteoric rise, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's utility, and George Springer's resurgence. Derek wraps up his segment addressing his future in Major League Baseball, before Jeff and Kevin weigh in on Addison Barger's outfield defence.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.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg is doing double-duty this week, so we cover the ALCS and MNF. Sam Darnold thus far and how healthy is the Seahawks secondary, plus the latest 12th man news. :30- Bryce Miller gets the start tonight and yes, he's our #5, but if he's anything like he has been in the playoffs so far, we are feeling pretty confident that he's the right guy to go tonight. :35- We wrap up our week of fact or fiction picks with Ashley… she'd better not screw this up. :45- Game 5 is set for 3pm today, can the Mariners show up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the week in the OCHO 1. Mariners blown out again 2. Game 5 is today 3. Huskies head to Ann Arbor 4. Thursday Night football: AARP bowl 5. Seahawks face the Texans on Monday Night 6. Kraken go to a shootout in Ottawa 7. Sounders close out the regular season in NY 8. KJR has a busy weekend! :30- Ok, it's time to get pumped up for another Friday Game 5. Let's go Mariners! :45- The Huskies face Michigan bright and early tomorrow and more big ten action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RYON HEALY joins the show (no surprises today) to give us his thoughts on last night's loss. The good, the bad and the ugly. From poor pitching, to a lack of offense, to bad base running, we cover it all. When will they use Bryan Woo? How will they respond to the pressure today? :30- ABCs of the Mariners G is for Gambit H is for Hate I is for Irritation. :45- We wrap up the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Kevin Barker, co-host of ‘Blair & Barker.' They discuss game 4 of the ALCS, including Max Scherzer's performance and John Schneider's decision to rely on him. Kevin also shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact and Andres Gimenez's importance to the team. They look ahead to Kevin Gausman in game 5. They then welcome 2015 World Series champion Eric Hosmer (26:46), who weighs in on the Blue Jays' playoff journey, his impressions of Scherzer, and Guerrero Jr.'s contributions. He also reflects on the 2015 ALCS against the 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.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Mariners 6:08 PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman started in Game 1, allowing two runs in 5 2/3rd innings. He faced the Yankees and allowed one run in 5 2/3rd innings. He started 32 games with an ERA of 3.59 with WHIP of 1.06. Bryce Miller gets the start for Seattle. M

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' defeats in Game 1 and 2 in the ALCS, if Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage should've remained on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not delivering in the series, Shane Bieber in need of a redemption game and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays down in the ALCS against the Mariners and what has led to the defeats in the series, the Maple Leafs' inconsistency against the Red Wings, the team moving from the Core Four era and Easton Cowan's solid debut with the team. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays' losing start to the ALCS, if Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage should have been removed and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and Lane Hutson's contract extension with the Canadiens and the value of the deal.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore open up the show discussing the Mariners gutsy game one win over Toronto in the ALCS.  Bryce Miller was fantastic and Puck makes the case that it was the Mariners most impressive starting performance in playoff history.  Puck and Jim have a good laugh on Blue Jays manager John Schneider's behalf for his comments on Cal Raleigh in the past and his decision to pull Kevin Gausman from the game, a tactical error.   Puck and Jim touch on the Seahawks win, JSN's performance and the Cougars almost shock the world. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic joins Puck from Jacksonville to breakdown the Seahawks win over the Jags.   The defensive line was the story for the Seahawks and they dominated the game. However, the game should not have been that close, and it's on the offense and specifically the running game to make sure that doesn't happen again. Back to the Mariners as Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast joins Puck to breakdown the Mariners game one win vs. the Blue Jays and why Bryce Miller was so effective and where is performance ranks in Mariners history.  Cal Raleigh continues to dominate the Blue Jays.  Jorge Polanco, with each passing game gives you professional at bats and Bill reacts to the Mariners decision to start Logan Gilbert and not Luis Castillo in game two. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Patience is lost in sports, especially in college football. (1:00) Puck and Jim (32:00) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (49:15) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:22:21) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

After the epic 15-inning ALDS Game 5 classic that saw the Seattle Mariners take down the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays were set to take on a tired M's club in the ALCS. However, the Mariners proved them wrong and shocked the baseball world by taking down Toronto on the road and grabbing an early 1-0 series advantage.On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the action from Game 1, which saw Cal Raleigh go deep yet again and the Blue Jays make a questionable decision by pulling Kevin Gausman in the 6th inning. The guys examine what the rest of the series could look like as the Mariners eye their first trip to the World Series.Also in this episode, Jake and Jordan preview the NLCS, which could be a series for the ages between the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. While there are a few key players to watch on both clubs, the guys wonder if now is the time for Shohei Ohtani to break out of his postseason slump and send the Dodgers back to the Fall Classic to become the first team to repeat as champions since the Yankees' '90s dynasty. Later, Jake and Jordan give a postmortem on the Chicago Cubs and Tigers following their postseason exits and discuss where both teams might go from here. 2:01 – The Opener: ALCS Game 1 recap24:07 – We Need To Talk About: ALDS Game 537:00 – NLCS Preview51:54 – Dodgers or Brewers? The picks are in!55:41 – Where do the Tigers go from here? 1:02:27 – Big changes for the Cubs coming Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In this episode, Brent analyzes the Blue Jays' Game 1 loss, criticizing their decision to pitch to Cal Raleigh and pulling Kevin Gausman too early. He condemns toxic fan behavior targeting players' families and emphasizes the importance of savoring playoff moments. Brent also touches on college football, NFL disappointments, and introduces his new rescue dog, Bernie.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners to open the American League Championship Series. They break down John Schneider's decision to pull Kevin Gausman in the sixth inning, Bryce Miller's performance on short rest, and what caused Toronto's bats to fall silent in Game 1. The boys also touch on the crowd noise at Rogers Centre last night, and how it compared to the electric atmosphere during the ALDS. Caleb Joseph (22:35), former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses how to attack Cal Raleigh at the plate, what went wrong for Brendon Little last night, and the scouting report for today's opposing starter, Logan Gilbert. Caleb also checks in on Raleigh's elite defence behind the plate and how to navigate bullpen usage throughout a seven-game series. The boys wrap up this hour with thoughts on John Schneider's pregame comments.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss John Schneider's decision to take out Kevin Gausman after 5.2 IP - does the loss fall on that turning point? They get into the offence managing just one run in the game alongside two total hits, and chat about the surprising start (and velo) from Bryce Miller on only three days of rest. Plus, they get into the lineup and what it may have in store for Seattle's Game 2 starting pitcher, Logan Gilbert. 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 Game 1 loss, where Toronto struggled against Bryce Miller and Kevin Gausman was yanked in controversial fashion. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Buck Martinez (25:26) joins to discuss what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. mentioned to him that could explain his late-season struggles before the postseason. Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz (51:28) comes in-studio to break down the series and look ahead to Trey Yesavage's start today. Lastly, Fangraphs' Meg Rowley (1:17:26) provides the Mariners' perspective, including Cal Raleigh's home run and Seattle's postseason.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.

Guests: Chris Bassitt and Davis Schneider   The American League Championship Series begins tonight and for the first time since 1993, it's opening up in Toronto.   The Blue Jays are getting set to take on their expansion cousins, the Seattle Mariners, with the well-rested Kevin Gausman facing off against Bryce Miller, who will be pitching on three days' rest.   We're joined by Chris Bassitt, who talks about the sacrifices he made during the season that wound up costing him in September and October, but how missing playoff series doesn't matter to him as long as the Jays keep winning. Davis Schneider stops by as well, to tell us about getting a hit in his first playoff at-bat ever, at Rogers Centre in Game 2 of the ALDS, and in his first playoff at-bat at Yankee Stadium two days later.   Plus, as always, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca - keep those cards and letters coming!

The Blue Jays quite literally kicked away their chance to sweep the Yankees in the American League division series, uncharacteristic errors and shoddy fielding giving New York the opportunity to overcome a five-run deficit and roar back to win the game and keep their playoff hopes alive for at least one more day.   We'll go through the gory details for you on this special playoff bonus episode of Deep Left Field: -Did Shane Bieber get taken out of the game too soon? -What happened on that pop-up that Addison Barger missed to open the floodgates? -Should Anthony Santander be in the lineup and, if so, should he be playing the outfield?   As well, and as always during the post-season, we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca to go through your questions and comments, including whether it would be wise for the Jays to use Kevin Gausman in Game 4, how they'll work a bullpen game, when will Bo Bichette come back and what's up with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer?

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Foul Territory host Scott Braun to discuss the Blue Jays-Yankees matchup. They dive into whether it was a Blue Jays collapse or a Yankees resurgence, Aaron Judge's homer, and the implications for tonight's game. Scott shares his thoughts on pulling Shane Bieber early and how the Jays will handle their bullpen day, plus the reason Kevin Gausman can't pitch on shorter rest. They are later joined by former MLB player and Sportsnet analyst Joe Siddall (26:37) to discuss the previous night's events. Joe weighs in on the decision to pull Bieber, the significance of Judge's homer, and the effectiveness of the Jays' bullpen strategy. They also talk about the decision to carry only three starting pitchers and Joe's admiration for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and manager John Schneider's performance. Ben and Brent wrap up with their reflections before game 4.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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Madison Shipman in-studio to discuss Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage's outings, the Blue Jays' approach at the plate, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s winning mentality (28:06). Afterwards, ESPN's Jorge Castillo (50:31) discusses the Yankees electing to skip workouts on Monday, Aaron Judge's series and more. Lastly, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (1:16:15) looks ahead to Game 3 with Shane Bieber on the mound and the lineup we could see Tuesday night. 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.

ALDS Recap - Games One and TwoThe American League Division Series games have started, and boy, have there been some fireworks so far. The Toronto Blue Jays have jumped all over their division rival New York Yankees, with Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Dalton Varsho leading the way. The Yankees will have their work cut out for them if they hope to survive this series.In Seattle, the series is knotted up at a game a piece. Both games were tense and exhilarating. As the series heads to Detroit, we shall see if the stars - Julio Rodrigues, Cal Raleigh, Tarik Skubal, and Kerry Carpenter - can continue to shineAudio clips from MLB.tvNew York Yankees (94-68) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)GM 1 - Kevin Gausman (10-11 3.59 ERA 193 IP) vs. Luis Gil (4-1 3.32 ERA 57 IP)GM 2 - Trey Yesavage (1-0 3.21 ERA 14 IP) vs. Max Fried (19-5 2.86 ERA 195 IP)Toronto Radio SN590 - Ben Shulman and Chris LerouxNew York Radio WFAN - Dave Sims and Suzyn WaldmanDetroit Tigers (87-75) @ Seattle Mariners (90-72)GM 1 - George Kirby (10-8 4.21 ERA 126 IP) vs. Toy M

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa Two games into their post-season, the Blue Jays are doing things that have never been done before – not just by them, but by anyone. No team had ever scored 23 runs in the first two games of a post-season until the Jays did it in taking a two games to none stranglehold on their best-of-five American League Division Series with the New York Yankees. No pitcher had ever struck out 11 batters while allowing no hits over the first five innings of a playoff game until Trey Yesavage did it on Sunday – less than three weeks after making his major-league debut! We hear from Yesavage and Jays manager John Schneider from the post-game podium, then talk to Kevin Gausman and Isiah Kiner-Falefa about what they saw from the 22-year-old on Sunday. And we open up the deepleftfield@thestar.ca mailbag, as well!

The ALDS is underway, and Game 1 was a nightmare for the Yankees in Toronto. Matt breaks down the Blue Jays' explosive 10–1 victory, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first career postseason homer and Alejandro Kirk's two long balls. We dive into how Kevin Gausman set the tone on the mound, Nathan Lukes' clutch hits and defense, and how Toronto's late-inning rallies blew the game wide open. On the flip side, we unpack the Yankees' struggles with runners in scoring position, Luis Gil's short outing, and the bullpen collapse that put this one out of reach. Plus, what this loss means for the Yankees' momentum and what needs to change heading into Game 2.Tap in to Episode 615 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.#MLB #baseball #baseballplayer #mlbtheshow #sportsbetting #podcast #news #trending #trends #targeting #sports #sportsnews   Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by our friends at MAGIC MIND. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code PCMB20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/pcmb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations  Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversationsGoogle Podcasts: (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3Byb2R1Y3RpdmUtY29udmVyc2F0aW9ucy13aXRoLW1hdHQtYnJvd24) TuneIn Podcasts ( https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy-Podcasts/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown-p1375381/ ) Stitcher Podcasts: ( https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown ) Pandora: (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/PC:45250?part=PC:45250&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC45250:podcast_organic_external_site)Audacy https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown-46824Amazon Music:https://www.amazon.com/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown/dp/B08K5841P9/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=productive+conversations+podcast&qid=1607346936&s=audible&sr=1-1 Audiblehttps://www.audible.com/pd/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown-Podcast/B08K55X439?qid=1607347069&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=Z2JBMK9TRPY8CXZRPYPZiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-productive-conversations-w-74852464/ PocketCasthttps://pca.st/dt6mtz29 Bullhornhttps://www.bullhorn.fm/productiveconversationswithmat Podcast Addict:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3149084 Transistor: ( https://feeds.transistor.fm/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown )

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the late offensive explosion - how important were those late-game swings from Nathan Lukes and Andrés Giménez? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his first career postseason home run, and Alejandro Kirk coming through again with a pair of long bombs. Plus, they chat about Kevin Gausman grabbing the win, the bullpen looking sharp, and what's to come in Game 2. 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 Blue Jays and Yankees set to clash in the ALDS, Kevin Gausman getting the Game 1, the team's battle in the series, the Maple Leafs' preseason performance against the Red Wings, Scott Laughton's injury timeline and David Kampf being placed on waivers for the team. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the protection around Anthony Stolarz, the Maple Leafs' roster depth and NHL Futures Day picks.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker chat about the New York Yankees advancing to the ALDS over the Boston Red Sox, locking in a date against the Blue Jays. They get into New York's pitching, including Cam Schlittler's 12-strikeout masterpiece in Game 3, what else they've learned from the Yankees during the Wild Card series, and John Schneider officially declaring Kevin Gausman as the Game 1 starter. Then, ESPN analyst and two-time World Series winner Hunter Pence (12:21) stops by to discuss New York's performance over Boston, the blueprint for the Jays to take down the Bronx Bombers, and the impacts of the 5-day layoff. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux joins the guys (34:12) to weigh in on the two teams' velocity, game planning with pitch-tipping, who he expects to start in Game 2, and how Kevin Gausman should attack Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.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.