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GriffsThePitch.com Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines for the Blue Jays and Orioles' series, the mixture of the lineup, Bo Bichette's injury timeline, the handling of Jeff Hoffman closing, Anthony Santander's return, Kevin Gausman's performance and the potential to start Game 1, Max Scherzer's role towards the playoffs, Eric Lauer's position and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Packers' victory against the Commanders and Jordan Love's impressive performance, Gavin McKenna's future in the league and if the Penguins land him, franchises without a superstar, the players that could be on the TSN Top 50 NHL Player list, the Chiefs' showdown against the Eagles and Marc-Andre Fleury signing a PTO with the Penguins. GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joins to discuss the Blue Jays' closing stretch of the season, Kevin Gausman's playoff role and the handling of the bullpen and Morgan Rielly's season trajectory with the Maple Leafs.
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Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith ahead of the Jays series opener against the Orioles. They discuss Kevin Gausman's immaculate outing to close out the series against the Astros, what to expect from Gimenez in his first start at short stop since 2022, how Gausman going 9-innings helps Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen, the Jays struggles against the Orioles, and more. Then, they discuss Orelvis Martinez being DFA's as Alek Manoah continues to progress from his rehab stint in AAA, how Santander has looked early on in his rehab assignment, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse tee up the Yankees/Red Sox series before welcoming Super Bowl 50 Champion Ryan Harris to the show. They discuss if the Packers are the cream of the crop in the NFL, the Lions offence without Ben Johnson and if the team's window is closed, and J.J. McCarthy's insane bounce back in his NFL debut. Then, they discuss how Rodgers is enjoying like under Tomlin. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Marc-André Fleury already coming out of retirement to play in the preseason with the Penguins, McDavid's contract situation, Kaprizov and the Wild's relationship, 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 affiliate.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker for his weekly chat about his lineup decisions with Bo Bichette on the IL, if Addison Barger can be a mainstay as the clean-up hitter, Anthony Santander's rehab stint with Buffalo, revisiting Jeff Hoffman's workload and sequencing his pitches, when he would consider changing the closer role, Kevin Gausman's longevity, Jose Berrios' progression back towards being himself on the mound, confidence in Davis Schneider, and the feeling of playing at home. Then, Buffalo Bisons play-by-play voice Pat Malacaro stops by to elaborate on Santander's rehab, Trey Yesavage's adjustment to pitching in AAA, Orelvis Martínez's struggles, and the outlook on Alek Manoah's potential road back to the Majors. 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.
On this episode, Josh Goldberg recaps the Blue Jays' series win over the Houston Astros. We also discuss Kevin Gausman's recent dominance, if he's the best bet to start the first game of a playoff series, the unease surrounding Jeff Hoffman, Bo Bichette's injury, and what role Anthony Santander might be able to carve out heading into October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli delve into the historical context of Kevin Gausman's complete game and how dialled in he is heading into the playoffs, where he appears to be the favourite to start Game 1 of the postseason. Afterwards, the Score's Brandon Wile (28:44) previews the upcoming weekend series of the Red Sox-Yankees. Afterwards, Julia and Sho discuss Anthony Santander's debut (50:08) with the Bisons, how the lineup changes when he returns and Toronto's plethora of bench options. Lastly, MASN's Melanie Newman (1:15:38) previews the Baltimore Orioles, who have put together an excellent ending to a season that got derailed. 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final show of the week with the Jays' rubber-match win over Houston, gushing over Kevin Gausman's masterpiece, that finished one pitch shy of a “Maddux.” They break down how the complete game builds a three-game cushion in the AL East, gives the bullpen a breather, and sets the tone for the weekend. They highlight the steady contributions from Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, then touch on Anthony Santander's Bisons rehab debut and debate who would sit if he returns this season. After the break they dig into the Green Bay's win over Washington on TNF, highlighting a smothering defense, an efficient Jordan Love, and Jayden Daniels' struggles. They close the hour with the most intriguing matchups on the NFL's Week 2 slate.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 open the last hour resetting the Jays' series win over Houston and teeing up the weekender versus the Orioles. Sportsnet's Buck Martinez joins to discuss Kevin Gausman's velocity bump, the rotation's chemistry, and why the offense jumping on a starter early matters. He weighs in on Davis Schneider producing under tough circumstances and where this season ranks among the most fun he's had covering the club. After the break, the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (22:28) details Gausman's leadership and why he could front a potential Game 1 playoff game, weighs Anthony Santander's potential return and fit, and tackles the bullpen's consistency 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 affiliate.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Jays pitcher in 2025? They also discuss how the complete game helped out the bullpen going into a long stretch of games without a day off, the offence getting to Cristian Javier early, and the team's outlook over the remaining 16 games. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, and Davis Schneider. 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 break down the decision to use Jeff Hoffman again last night vs. the Astros and if his arm can handle the work demand. They also discuss Jose Berrios' encouraging start and Toronto's trouble creating barrels on Astros pitcher Jason Alexander. Rob Friedman (30:45) analyzes Shane Bieber's stuff, Kevin Gausman's fastball-splitter mix and Paul Skenes' season. Sportsnet's Madison Shipman (52:04) dives deep into the Blue Jays' struggles hitting over the past few games and Hoffman's workload. Lastly, Tipping Pitches Bobby Wagner (1:15:53) provides the state of the Mets. 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.
Ben and Brent continue into the second hour with more thoughts on Blue Jays and the state of the rotation. The hosts debate who should get the ball to start in the postseason by diving into Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt's most recent starts. Where will Shane Bieber slot in? Later, B&B pivot to the gridiron following the first Sunday slate of NFL regular season action. They discuss Aaron Rodgers' Steelers debut against his former team, how good the Packers performed on defense with Micah Parsons, if Daniel Jones could have a resurgent year in Indianapolis, and the dismal showing from the Lions, Giants and Dolphins. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (25:10), who was in the Bronx covering the Blue Jays, closes out the hour with his thoughts on how the team is shaping up heading into the final three-week 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for Bichette? 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 are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette's season, and Vladimir Guerrero's swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells' time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, focusing on left-handed bats, Kevin Gausman's matchup against the Yankees, and more. Former Yankee Joba Chamberlain (51:23) shares insights on high-leverage pitching and the World Series experience before Suzyn Waldman (1:14:13) from WFAN Sports Radio reflects on her career and the Yankees bullpen concerns.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. NY Yankees MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Yankees 7PM ET—Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman has 27 starts delivering an ERA of 3.75 with WHIP of 1.05. The veteran fans 24.3% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 34.9% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings.
The Blue Jays lost their second straight game against the Milwaukee Brewers today. After a fantastic performance by Kevin Gausman and 1 inning by Seranthony Dominguez, Jeff Hoffman allowed 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning and the Blue Jays dropped the game 4-1.Subscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseBlakeTV?sub_confirmation=1Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeVisit https://sdpn.ca for more.Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.caReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Join SDP VIP:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/joinApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up two home runs in the top of the ninth inning to lose the game - is it time to press the panic button with him as the team's closer? Who are the best internal candidates to replace him right now - could Seranthony Domínguez get a shot as the closer in the short-term? They also discuss the offence only scratching across a single run, and get to Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball. Plus, we hear from Jeff Hoffman himself post-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.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Brewers at Blue Jays 3PM ET— Quinn Priester will start for Milwaukee. Priester appeared in 24 games with an ERA of 3.44 and WHIP of 1.26. The right hander fans 19.4% with 8.4% walks. Ground balls served at 58.2% with 1.19 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman is starting for Toronto. Gausman got 26 starts posting an ERA of 3.87 with WHIP of 1.07. The veteran fans 24% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls are 34.8% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings.
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee take a look at how the Blue Jays plan to manage the rotation down the stretch here. They question if skipping José Berríos is the right choice, if they should they be priming the big three of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman for the postseason, and the trickle-down effect of that on the bullpen. Is there a chance we see Trey Yesavage up here in September? The guys also chat about what this season done for George Springer's legacy and if he has bought himself a free pass for next year in Toronto. Later, Ben and Sam share their thoughts on Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup selection and debate if not selecting himself to play was the right choice. Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, joins the show to share his experience from Rogers Centre last night and how he is feeling about the team right now. Rob wraps up with thoughts on Anthony Santander's outlook this year and why Ernie Clement has not gone on the IL yet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Marlins 12PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman, in 25 starts carries an ERA of 3.78 with WHIP of 1.06. The veteran fans 23.9% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls served at 34.5% with 1.16 home runs per nine innings. Eury Perez is starting for Miami. Perez has thirteen starts with an ERA of 3.48 with WHIP of 1.01. The right hander strikes out 25.6% with 9.3% walks. Grounders are 32.1% with 0.97 home runs per nine innings.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' eventful series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a 5-2 loss at PNC Park. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s exit, the Jays' sloppy fielding, Tommy Pham's tiff with Tyler Heineman and his later social-media outburst. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (31:18) shares his thoughts on Heineman and Pham's dust-up from a catcher's POV, Kevin Gausman's outing, and Addison Barger's growth as a hitter.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Pirates 6:40 PM ET—Kevin Gausman makes the start for Toronto. Gausman, 24 starts posts an ERA of 3.79 with WHIP of 1.05. The veteran fans 24% with 7% walks. Ground balls are 33% with 1.20 home runs per nine innings. Paul Skenes is starting for Pittsburgh.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Cubs as the series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into the offence being shut down by Cubs starter Cade Horton - was this an issue with the Jays approach, or was it simply a dominant performance from the Cubs rookie? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of work, the decision to not send Bo Bichette on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. RBI double, and the performances from both Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty. Plus, they discuss some of Mark Shapiro's recent comments to the media. 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 returns to the show alongside Brent Gunning. They start with thoughts on the Blue Jays' loss last night to the Cubs. Since the Red Sox lost as well and Kevin Gausman went seven strong innings, does that make it easier to accept the defeat? The hosts get into the stellar performance by Chicago's starter, Cade Horton, who Toronto had the opportunity to draft. Speaking of the Cubs, they dive deeper into Kyle Tucker's season and how much teams will be interested in him this offseason when he hits free agency. Later, B&B get into Taylor Swift's appearance on the Kelce brothers' podcast New Heights, along with the noise surrounding Rory McIlroy's comments about being a playing captain at the Ryder Cup.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.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Phillies are one team that probably doesn't need a whole lot of help, but they are getting it anyway. The return of starting pitcher Aaron Nola is around the corner, which is why Bradfo caught up to the Phillies' hurler for their second sit-down. The conversation shifts to Nola's injury, his comeback, his current status, his contract, and Kevin Gausman's flamethrower. It's always a good time with Aaron. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run tie with George Springer, the potential for a power surge, and Kevin Gausman's impressive performance. Brandon Wile (27:33) from The Score joins to talk about Roman Anthony's contract extension, the surging Red Sox, and Bo Bichette's future deal. They also consider how the rotation might shift with Shane Bieber's arrival and take questions from listeners (50:19). Finally, Doug Haller from The Athletic previews Max Scherzer's matchup with Clayton Kershaw, exploring the mindset of both pitchers and the evolving standards for Hall of Fame candidates (1:15:49).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.
Ben and Brent start Thursday's program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' historic series sweep in Colorado. The finale ended 20-1 in favour of Toronto, as they set club records with runs and hits in a three-game series, as well as some modern era MLB milestones. The duo look back on Kevin Gausman's impressive outing and what it says about him in the rotation's "trust rankings". They also break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s numbers in this series, as well as his lengthy on base streak, to debate if this is the month we've been waiting for from him. Speaking of historic, the morning pair take some time to discuss Canadian teenage tennis sensation, Victoria Mboko, rallying yesterday to punch her ticket to the National Bank Open Final on home soil (26:05). They also dissect Roman Anthony's contract extension with the Red Sox and if it has any ramifications for the Jays, before sharing a quick preview of the PGA Tour playoffs that start today.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' 20-1 win over the Rockies to wrap up a series sweep in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the new franchise records for runs and hits in a three-game series - was there anything negative to get to at all? They chat about a big few games for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the importance of getting every player back on track offensively, and Kevin Gausman allowing just three hits and one earned run 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.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rockies 3PM ET—Kevin Gausman will start for Toronto. Gausman, 22 starts this year and delivers an ERA of 3.99 with WHIP of 1.10. The veteran fans 24.3% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 33.4% with 1.19 home runs per nine innings.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing five earned runs over six innings of work - most of those runs came in the early innings via the long ball, how can the Jays curb the home run issue? They get into the first outing from Louis Varland as a Jay, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting an early home run, and Michael Wacha solving the rest of the Jays offence to the tune of eight 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.
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Royals at Blue Jays 7PM ET—Michael Wacha is starting for KC. Wacha in 21 starts delivers an ERA of 3.53 with WHIP of 1.22. The veteran strikes out 18.4% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls are 38.7% with 0.84 home runs per nine innings. Kevin Gausman makes the start for Toronto.
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Tigers to take the series in Detroit! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the 'three stars' of the game: Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette, and George Springer. He gets into Gausman's 10 K outing over six innings of work, Bichette delivering the game-winning two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, and Springer making up for an early gaffe with a three-hit day including a home run. Plus, he discusses the imminent return of Daulton Varsho, what Alek Manoah's contributions could look like post-rehab, and continues to debate whether starting or relief pitching should be the target at 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.
Carson Mead - Hot in AAA lets see what you can do – Future 30/30 guyMoving Taylor Walls to Shortstop and would be very attractive to other teamsChandler Simpson, Jake Mangum & Carson Williams speed“Speed doesn't slump” - John GibbonsRays picking taller players – Glasnow, SnellTaller pitchers “don't have as much lag between the push and the landing.”22 picks of 2025 Rays Draft picks, none or under 6' 2” including a 6' 5” catcherTall catchers with rocket arms can throw from their kneesAlex Faedo is still in rehabTampa Bay Rays speedsters – Stolen bases comparisons between Carl Crawford, Caballero & SimpsonChandler Simpson is changing the way pitchers pitch to the RaysSimpson gives 100% all of the timeThe Rays will continue to look at players who have speed around the basesWill a faster Tre' Morgan be the future Yandy Diaz?Will Rays bet on developing their own young players or look outsideRelievers and Closers select your pitcher with the opposing teamYoniel Curet & Shane McClanahan might join us in SeptemberBringing on Baker to the Rays, backup options for FairbanksRed Sox & Alex Cora's Ipads checking out the Rays relieving pitchersBaseball is a game of deceptionRays Starters are burnt out – increased pitch counts & speed trendMason Englert & Joe Boyle coming out of the penWhere is Louis Head?Rays pitching needs to develop more secondary pitches especially as they age into the game, including Kevin Gausman & Chris BassitGlasnow would terrorize batters if he had a larger variety of pitchers Rich Hill, Bartolo Colón & Charlie Morton are still in the game because they love it. These veterans raise up the young players on the teamRob Manfred rides Ozzy's Crazy Train to the White House & now the president wants to be commissioner by renaming Cleveland GuardiansPresident was unable to purchase Indians years ago & now wants to change the Guardians name back to Indians – Native Americans are clamoring for the change – so says the white houseWithholding federal funds for a stadium from Washington Commanders unless they change their name back to RedskinsHarvard v Columbia MLB has instructed foreign players to carry their papers with them while traveling with the teamOzzy Osbourne takes us out to the ball game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TPYI_Y3pWw
Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, former Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion, New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay The Blue Jays came out of the all-star break and picked up right where they left off, sweeping the San Francisco Giants then taking two of three from the Yankees as part of a 5-1 homestand. This week in Deep Left Field, we sit down with Kevin Gausman, who threw seven brilliant innings in Monday night's win over the Yankees, to discuss the first-place Jays, who moved into a tie with the Houston Astros for the best record in the American League with their win on Wednesday. That Wednesday win was the seventh straight sellout at Rogers Centre, and Jays fans are becoming a big part of the story. Edwin Encarnacion remembers what it was like at the dome when the Jays were rolling in 2015 and 2016, and he joins us to compare those teams and those atmospheres to this one. Also, Yankees television broadcaster Michael Kay created a firestorm with his comments about the Jays not being a first-place team and not even playing that well on his radio show a few weeks ago. We gave him a chance to clarify, apologize or double down - join us to see which route he chose.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Yankees to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 11th straight home win, a new franchise record - how is the team continually getting contributions from everyone? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball, the bullpen locking it down, and defence proving to be the critical difference in this game. Plus, they continue to debate the team's needs as the trade deadline approaches. 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 Toronto's series-opening win over the Yankees, featuring Kevin Gausman throwing seven scintillating innings, the bullpen coming through, and the Blue Jays' offensive versatility. Afterwards, No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Tyler Bremner (21:05), joins to talk about getting drafted, his Canadian roots, and desire to honour his late mother. Following that, Blue Jays prospect Johnny King (35:07) breaks down his pitching mentality, the move to the Dunedin Blue Jays, and some mentorship from a former Cy Young winner. Sportsnet broadcaster Dan Shulman (50:43) pops by to look at trade deadline decisions Toronto's front office is facing. Lastly, Deeshar Thosar (01:17:43) of FOX Sports gives her take on the inevitability of the Blue Jays and executives under the most pressure at 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this edition of The FAN Morning Show looking back on Monday night's Blue Jays win over the Yankees, highlighted by Toronto's ability to play clean baseball. They analyze Bo Bichette's impressive numbers with RISP, the contributions from the bottom of the lineup, and Kevin Gausman's vintage outing on the mound. The guys also get into Jeff Hoffman's success in save situations against New York and his mentality on the mound. Next, they discuss why the Jays are officially one of the best teams in baseball this year, before shifting focus to the recent Rogers Centre sellouts. Could the Maple Leafs also sell out a larger arena?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 Brent reset for the second hour by diving into Kevin Gausman's recent success. Has he played himself into being a Game 1 starter for the Blue Jays in the postseason? They take a look at the rest of the starting rotation and debate who else could get the nod. The boys also chat about Anthony Santander's return timeline and if the team should try to add another bat at the deadline. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (23:20) joins the conversation to discuss the boost Yimi Garcia's return would give the bullpen, the sloppy play of the Yankees, and the cost to acquire certain players at the deadline. They wrap up the hour analyzing Addison Barger's play against left-handed pitchers.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 Central analyst Caleb Joseph (2:33) to chat about how the team can repeat a sweep over the visiting New York Yankees, if he's seen a step forward for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with his at-bats, how the bottom of the order and the bench have found ways to sustain their productivity, what he expects from Kevin Gausman with a long layoff between starts, and if the uncertainty of Anthony Santander's return impacts their trade deadline targets. Then, former MLB President and host of 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' stops by (29:40) to discuss what it means for a sports team to declare they are 'all-in' and how Santander's injury status changes the front office's mindset.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' 4-3 loss vs. the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece in Sacramento. They take your calls and texts, and they discuss a game full of strange occurrences, including three errors from Tyler Heineman and Brent Rooker doing the majority of the damage - was this just 'one of those games' or are there things to be concerned about? They discuss Kevin Gausman's five innings of work, Addison Barger's splits against lefties, Leo Jiménez clubbing his first home run of the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. up-and-down season to-date. 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 win over the Angels to complete the sweep at the Rogers Centre to complete a perfect seven-game homestand! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the overall vibes with the team - how good does it feel to see a team get contributions from everywhere, up and down the roster? They also chat about some of the specifics from this game, including Kevin Gausman notching nine strikeouts over 5.2 IP, Ryan Burr's terrific return from the IL, Addison Barger with some late-game defensive theatrics, and Jeff Hoffman locking down the game. Plus, they react live to Alejandro Kirk being named as an American League All-Star reserve by Major League Baseball. 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing the Blue Jays' victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1. They cover Max Scherzer's standout performance, Jeff Hoffman's solid close, and the current state of the bullpen. In the second half, they preview the Canada Day matchup between Kevin Gausman and Max Fried, speculating on Gausman's ability to maintain his dominance and whether Fried will cool down (29:54).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' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman. 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the series win vs. the Guardians, including Kevin Gausman's outing and getting production throughout the lineup. Chris Cotillo (30:58) previews the Boston Red Sox since Rafael Devers was traded. Scott Braun (50:37) pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around the MLB. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck (1:15:38) discusses learning about getting traded to the Blue Jays, his golf game, the move from Double-A to Triple-A and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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.
Behind strong pitching from Bassitt and Lauer as well as two big home runs from Bichette and Barger, the Toronto Blue Jays were able to take two of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Jays remain in the second American League Wild Card spot as the season nears the halfway point. Justin and Patrick discuss lineup construction, Kevin Gausman's struggles, injury updates, and trade possibilities.
Ronald Acuña returned with a bang (2:30)! ... Tarik Skubal had an insane start (5:06). ... The Red Sox promoted Marcelo Mayer this weekend due to Alex Bregman getting hurt (8:35). ... News (15:52): Logan Henderson was optioned on Monday. ... Who are the top Bregman replacements (25:47)? ... Ryan O'Hearn or Gavin Sheets (29:00). ... Who are the top waiver wire pitchers from the long weekend (31:19)? ... Let's talk about Kevin Gausman, Matthew Liberatore and Spencer Schwellenbach (44:53). ... These hitters are performing in May (52:53). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (56:36). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake Burger looks like he's back (2:30)! ... Who is the real Kevin Gausman (7:00)? ... News (15:38): Jared Jones had UCL surgery and is out for the season. ... The second base position is bad (25:04)! ... Let's do a little THIS OR THAT, waiver wire edition (29:15)! ... Beat the waiver wire for these potential two-start pitchers (42:50)? ... Is Corbin Burnes back (45:40)? ... It was a big day for catchers (53:19). ... These hitters stayed hot on Wednesday (57:58). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:01:45). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices