Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Scherzer

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Cardinals to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the in-game storylines, including Max Scherzer notching a quality start at the Dome, while Louis Varland looked uncharacteristically shaky in a tough ninth inning. With no more games to go before the trade deadline, is the team firmly a sell with just over a day to go? Could we look to today's Mets/Rays trade as an example of what to expect? Plus, they chat the in-game acquisition of RHP Jameson Taillon and discuss what it could mean for the team in the short-term.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays are making one final push. Toronto improved to 52-59 with a 5-1 win over the Cardinals, moving within 3.5 games of the final American League Wild Card spot. But with the trade deadline looming, every win raises the same question: Can the Blue Jays convince themselves to keep this group together? On game preview 112 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga and Sierra Pileggi break down Kevin Gausman's emotional outing that may have been his final start as a Blue Jay, why Jeff Hoffman continues to boost his trade value, and whether Toronto should pivot from selling to adding controllable talent after another series win. We'll also dive into Max Scherzer's latest start, what to expect from Matthew Liberatore, and why the blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade could have a major impact on Toronto's deadline plans. Also on this episode: ⚾ Can the Blue Jays complete their third series sweep of the season? ⚾ Should Toronto buy, sell, or make a hybrid deadline move? ⚾ Potential trade targets if the Jays decide to add. We finish with Nick's & Sierra's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Scherzer returned to Nats Park this week for what could be the final time in his career – and we break it down, hear from Mad Max, and wonder if the Nats should retire his number in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, an interview with new Nats LHP Connelly Early, and a question about the surging Nats being able to steer the DC sports conversation away from the Commanders this summer and fall!

Max Scherzer returned to Nats Park this week for what could be the final time in his career – and we break it down, hear from Mad Max, and wonder if the Nats should retire his number in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, an interview with new Nats LHP Connelly Early, and a question about the surging Nats being able to steer the DC sports conversation away from the Commanders this summer and fall!

Max Scherzer returned to Nats Park this week for what could be the final time in his career – and we break it down, hear from Mad Max, and wonder if the Nats should retire his number in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, an interview with new Nats LHP Connelly Early, and a question about the surging Nats being able to steer the DC sports conversation away from the Commanders this summer and fall!

Max Scherzer returned to Nats Park this week for what could be the final time in his career – and we break it down, hear from Mad Max, and wonder if the Nats should retire his number in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, an interview with new Nats LHP Connelly Early, and a question about the surging Nats being able to steer the DC sports conversation away from the Commanders this summer and fall!

Episode 261, FULL SHOW -- The Nats suffered their first series since the All-Star Break, dropping a disappointing two out of three games to a struggling Blue Jays team to wrap up their latest homestand. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that was and assess where the Nats stand in the NL Wild Card race as the MLB Trade Deadline is just days away. Then, Grant & Tobi spoke with World Series Champion Max Scherzer about his return to DC this week. And we wrap up this episode with an interview with newly acquired LHP Connelly Early, who also joined Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC earlier this week.

368 BaseballBiz On Deck Episode Show NotesMark Corbett hosts solo while Mat Germain enjoys vacation in Nova Scotia. Mat continues following MLB trade deadline developments and shares updates on BlueSky. Recommendation to subscribe to Brent Cardy's new Substack, The Cardy Show, featuring Blue Jays analysis and baseball history.  https://thecardyshow.substackDiscussion of Brent Cardy's recent article examining Max Scherzer's future and postseason outlook. Lou Schiff's Miami Marlins endure a 12-game losing streak before taking three games from the Phillies. Brief look at the struggling New York Mets and upcoming Marlins-Mets series. MLB trade deadline preview including speculation surrounding Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez, and starting pitcher movement. Rays top draft pick Grady Emerson makes his first visit to Tropicana Field and a rapid development path and possibility of reaching the majors within two years. Curtis Mead is traded from Washington to Boston in exchange for pitching prospect Connelly Early. Explanation of cupping therapy after Rays players are seen with circular treatment marks during batting practice. Rays continue leading the American League Update on Tampa Rays stadium negotiations and the latest City Council developments. Discussion of council members opposing forwarding stadium documents to the state. Mayor Jane Castor and stadium negotiation process. Commentary on Councilman Bill Carlson's criticism of the negotiations and his mayoral campaign. Reflection on the economic and community impact of keeping the Rays in Tampa. Mark encourages Tampa baseball fans to contact elected officials and support efforts to keep the Rays in the city. Recognition of Ken Babby for his public outreach and willingness to answer questions about the Rays' future stadium plans. Additional reaction to new comments from Bill Carlson following meetings with Ken Babby. Review of the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage in Rockford, Illinois. Congratulations to Ryan Woodward and the International Women's Baseball Center for hosting a successful international tournament. Teams competing include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, and South Korea. Highlights from Team USA players and coverage available through streaming broadcasts. Inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League beginning in Springfield, Illinois. Players to watch Kelsie Whitmore, Danae Benitez, and Valerie Perez. Special replay of a classic interview with All American Girls Professional Baseball League players Sue Zipay and Lois Youngen. AAGPBL, Rockford Peaches, South Bend Blue Sox & Fort Wayne Daisies. Over 100 games a seasonClosing encouragement for listeners to support baseball at every level from youth leagues to professional baseball. Subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck for weekly coverage of MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays, women's baseball, top prospects and the business of baseball. 

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by previewing this weekend's Blue Jays vs. Cardinals series. They discuss the emotions ahead of the Jays' final series before the trade deadline, the team's pending UFAs, potential early deadline moves, the futures of George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Max Scherzer, and what kind of returns the Blue Jays could expect in trades. After the break, the conversation shifts to Kawhi Leonard's pending trade to the Raptors, the implications of a deal not getting done, and whether he'll be with the team by training camp. The hour wraps up with a discussion on FIFA's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup and UEFA's role in the situation. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 261, FULL SHOW -- The Nats suffered their first series since the All-Star Break, dropping a disappointing two out of three games to a struggling Blue Jays team to wrap up their latest homestand. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that was and assess where the Nats stand in the NL Wild Card race as the MLB Trade Deadline is just days away. Then, Grant & Tobi spoke with World Series Champion Max Scherzer about his return to DC this week. And we wrap up this episode with an interview with newly acquired LHP Connelly Early, who also joined Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC earlier this week.

The countdown is on to the MLB trade deadline. Arden and Ben discuss some Blue Jays trade chips (5:33) before looking at a couple potential targets (33:42) and making some predictions (58:34). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Trey Yesavage's outing, Louis Varland's consistency and what's ahead for Toronto's front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07/28 Hour 3: Terry McLaurin Says Another WR Will Step Up - 1:00 Should The Nationals Retire Max Scherzer's Number - 18:00 Nats Fans Are Split On Retiring Scherzer's Number - 32:00

From 07/28 Hour 3: Max Scherzer has had a legendary career that spans across several MLB teams. Should the Washington Nationals retire his jersey number at Nats Park?

From 07/28 Hour 1: Max Scherzer returned to Nationals Park for possibly the final time in his fantastic career. It was a close battle but the Toronto Blue Jays pulled out a narrow win over the Washington Nationals.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com/. Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for 24 hours the day after at least one 420 ft home run is hit. Limited to 1 offer per day and 5 redemptions per person all season. Ends 9/26/26 or when 500,000 redemptions have been reached, whichever occurs first.   Find out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www.T-Mobile.com/MLB   Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids!  https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 03:25 Who is the team to beat in the AL West? 14:03 Yankees lose Cody Bellinger for 4-6 weeks 24:50 Wild Card chase 34:28 Max Scherzer returns to DC 43:38 Is Francisco Lindor a Hall of Famer? 48:24 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Scherzer may have only pitched 2 2/3 innings, but his return to Nationals Park was electric.

Grant & Tobi catch up with Max Scherzer after his return to Nationals Park. Scherzer shares what it was like pitching in D.C. again, the reception he received from Nationals fans, reflects on his unforgettable run in Washington, and discusses the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Grant & Tobi react to Max Scherzer's return to Nationals Park and discuss his legacy in Washington. They preview Commanders training camp, hear from callers on which players they're most excited to see, and break down Jalen Carter's massive contract extension. Plus, the guys tackle the biggest burning questions around the NFL, welcome Kyle Glaser and Will Flemming to discuss the Nationals and the MLB trade deadline, cover the latest news and notes from NFL training camps, react to an AI-generated list of future NFL MVPs, and mix in plenty of fun with Double Play, the Beltway Blitz, and a spirited chicken wing debate.

Grant & Tobi react to Max Scherzer's return to Nationals Park and discuss what it meant to see the former World Series champion back in D.C. They also break down Jalen Carter's massive contract extension, preview the biggest Commanders training camp storylines, and hear from callers on which Washington players they're most excited to watch this summer.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler reunite on Cash That Ticket for a full breakdown of the Tuesday, July 28 major league baseball card, opening with a look back at Monday's near miss on the Washington Nationals team total tied to Max Scherzer's return from the injured list, a bet that looked live after the Nationals loaded the bases in the first inning before stranding the chance. From there the hosts move through an early Guardians and Reds doubleheader before turning to the night's headline matchups, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins, where neither host wants any part of Aaron Nola after a season of allowing home runs at an alarming rate, leaning instead toward Sandy Alcantara and Miami in the first five innings or the game total after the Marlins snapped a rough stretch with a walk off comeback win. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates follow, with Brandon Pfaadt and Bubba Chandler both expected to work deep after heavy bullpen usage in Monday's extra innings finish, pushing both hosts toward the first five under. The day's featured play comes from Citi Field, where Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit a New York Mets club already missing Juan Soto for four to six weeks, and both hosts argue Christian Scott is being undervalued in a heavily juiced line, settling on the first five under four as Munaf Manji's best bet of the show. Attention then shifts to the Bronx, where Cody Bellinger joining Aaron Judge on the injured list adds another dent to a Yankees lineup that has produced little run support for Gerrit Cole in his last three starts, sending both hosts toward Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox in the first five innings. The Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals bring a rare moment of full agreement on the Cardinals team total over, powered by Colin Rea's steep home and road split and Michael McGreevy's strong numbers pitching at home despite a lack of run support. Out west, Peter Lambert and the Houston Astros face Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, with both hosts landing on the first five under behind two of the more underrated arms in the game, before the conversation turns to Houston's trade deadline outlook, touching on rookie right hander Tatsuya Imai's surprising climb into Rookie of the Year odds and speculation linking shortstop Jeremy Pena to the Boston Red Sox. Dave Essler closes the card with his own best bet, backing Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers in the first five innings against the San Francisco Giants, while also weighing a Boston Red Sox team total over against the Athletics in hot weather and a Minnesota Twins team total lean against the Kansas City Royals. Munaf Manji wraps the card with a Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres total play and a note on the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers series, where the presumed Dodgers starter never actually got confirmed. The two close the show by previewing football season, noting all 32 NFL teams have reported to training camp with the Hall of Fame Game and the start of the show's NFL win total series, beginning Wednesday with the Chicago Bears, both on the horizon, and remind listeners that Pregame dot com is offering full season access to every college football and NFL pick through the Super Bowl using the promo code Super777 for 777 dollars. Cash That Ticket airs daily on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, delivering sharp, betting focused analysis for listeners looking to navigate a busy midsummer baseball schedule while the sports calendar begins its turn toward football, and this episode offers a complete look at every marquee pitching matchup, injury development, and trade deadline storyline shaping Tuesday's slate across the major leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Frank Corrado and Keegan Matheson for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Blue Jays' win against the Nationals, Max Scherzer's performance, the ovation in Washington and his trade value on the roster. They go around the sports world in the latest edition of Confirm or Deny and the MLB trade deadline potential candidates.

Andy starts with Max Scherzer's return to Nats park for possibly the final time, the curious case of Adam Viniateri's HoF induction, and the Commanders veterans reporting for training camp today. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Shulman (0:56), Sportsnet radio voice of the Blue Jays, joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Jays' second game against the Nationals in Washington. They discuss Max Scherzer's return to the mound in the series-opening win, whether the 42-year-old has any trade value, where Kevin Gausman ranks among the starters likely to be moved on deadline day, and whether there's any chance the Jays listen to offers for Louis Varland. Then, Ailish and Jesse play a game of 'Christmas in July' and present gifts to various pro sports teams, players and fans in need! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux (0:18) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Max Scherzer's first start since coming off the IL against the Washington Nationals, how Shane Bieber has started to trust his pitches again, getting back the 'competitive edge' after an injury, Jeff Hoffman's slider, his trade value, why he would be content with trading Ernie Clement, and Spencer Miles' future on the rotation. Then, the guys hear from manager John Schneider ahead of their second game against the Nats and head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' calls! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win against the Washington Nationals and discuss Max Scherzer's return, Jeff Hoffman and Tyler Rogers' trade values, and whether a win streak could change the Jays' deadline plans. Then, former Washington Nationals GM and President Mike Rizzo joins the show (25:48) to discuss retooling a team after a World Series run as he did with the Nats in 2021, the trade deadline from an executive's point of view, the challenges of moving a player with trade protection, Max Scherzer's legacy, and what went into the Juan Soto trade negotiations. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win vs. the Nationals to open the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer against his former team (on his birthday no less) - did they see enough from Mad Max to roll him out against the Cardinals on the weekend? They get into the bullpen going Rogers-Hoffman-Varland - is this how it was always supposed to look, and can it stay this way moving forward? Plus, they continue the trade deadline discussions with less than a week to go.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio (35:26) to talk about where the Jays stand ahead of the deadline, Jeff Hoffman's play since June and why Shane Bieber may have found his rhythm. Following that, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (50:34) breaks down the state of the Yankees/Mets and acting in “Caught Stealing.” Lastly, Eno Sarris (1:10:09) of Rates & Barrels discusses the chances Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer get dealt and other moves that could be on the horizon in the MLB. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour by breaking down the Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Nationals. They touch on Max Scherzer's return from injury, his future with the club ahead of the trade deadline, and Andrés Giménez's long-term role. They also discuss a recent The Athletic ranking of every NHL team's biggest individual rival, debating whether Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand is Toronto's true top antagonist, while highlighting other notable omissions. Later, Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi joins the show to discuss Scherzer's trade outlook, the Blue Jays' deadline plans, the roster's expected post-deadline look, the future of the outfield and core group, and whether top prospect Arjun Nimmala could reach the majors this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee open today's edition of the program breaking down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win to open their series against the Nationals. They dive into why even their victories continue to feel like a grind, Max Scherzer's return to the mound and future role, the value of the bullpen, and whether players like Luis Urías and Myles Straw deserve more playing time. They also examine Jeff Hoffman's resurgence, as well as Eric Lauer departure and who's responsible for how it unfolded. Later, the guys react to Connor McDavid's comments at Zach Hyman's charity golf tournament about his new coach, Mike Babcock. The boys take a closer look at Babcock's hiring, his fit with the Oilers, McDavid's remarks about Gavin McKenna playing in Toronto, and McDavid's serious public persona. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Redblacks get back on the field for practice after their bye week, the Jays win a Max Scherzer start and what will they do leading up to the trade deadline.

Hour 1: Max Scherzer got a standing ovation last night for what *may* be his last start at Nats Park / The Nationals really need to win this series against the Blue Jays / Is there a chance Brandon Aiyuk could show up to Commanders camp uninvited? Hour 2: How much does coaching deserve credit on a team with major player upgrades? / The Eagles just made Jalen Carter this highest paid DT in the NFL / Vita Vea shouldn't land in DC, but where should he go? / Vikings DB coach Gerald Alexander arrested for DUI and suspended by team Hour 3: PFF released their TE rankings, where is Chig Okonkwo ranked? / Will Brandon Aiyuk do a publicity stunt near Commanders training camp? / More details about Kyle Shanahan's major vehicle accident / Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 1: Max Scherzer got a standing ovation last night for what *may* be his last start at Nats Park / The Nationals really need to win this series against the Blue Jays / Is there a chance Brandon Aiyuk could show up to Commanders camp uninvited?

Hour 1 1:12 - Nationals Fall to Toronto, but the Night Belonged to Max Scherzer 9:11 - What Should We Be Hearing After Week 1 of Commanders Training Camp? 19:05 - Calls on What We Hope to Hear After Week 1 of Commanders Training Camp

In Hour 1 we were joined by Don Landry of CFL.ca to take you around the CFL, we talked Jays & will there be interest in Max Scherzer & so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner runs through the full July 27 Major League Baseball card on this episode of What I Bet, part of the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed on Pregame.com, arriving with a betting record of 4 and 1 in his last 5, 8 and 3 in his last 11, 10 and 4 in his last 14, and 13 and 6 in his last 19, even after a tough Friday loss on the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game that unraveled in extra innings once Pittsburgh's bullpen got exposed. He opens by flagging the first trade of deadline season, the Boston Red Sox sending a young pitching prospect out for a veteran infielder just days after the club tied a franchise record with a 15 game winning streak, one of the longest runs in team history. From there Griffin works through all 11 games on Monday's slate, starting with an early afternoon window between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers that got pushed up because of World Cup activity around the ballpark complex in the Dallas area. Seattle enters off a dramatic comeback win Sunday behind a go ahead three run homer from Dominic Canzone, and Griffin questions how Texas has been using its bullpen arms in high leverage spots. He breaks down George Kirby against Kumar Rocker, the movement on Seattle's price, and why the Rangers as home underdogs along with the game total look like the most interesting angles. Next comes a deep look at Philadelphia hosting Miami, with Zach Wheeler opposing Tyler Phillips, Griffin's long standing trust in Wheeler, and the fallout from a physical Yankees series that left New York banged up heading into the week. He touches on Philadelphia's aging roster, its fifth starter search, and lands on the under as his preferred angle. The show continues through Arizona visiting Pittsburgh with Merrill Kelly on the mound, Baltimore traveling to Detroit still shaking off a gutting extra inning loss to Atlanta, Max Scherzer returning from injury to face his former club in Washington, the Mets hosting Atlanta with a rookie chasing his second win, a Battle of Ohio matchup between Cleveland and Cincinnati, the Yankees visiting a surprising White Sox club atop the American League Central, Houston visiting the Angels, Boston traveling to face an Athletics team getting a key bat back from injury, and Milwaukee closing the card in San Francisco. Along the way Griffin shares live odds movement, first five inning numbers, bullpen availability notes, and the reasoning behind each lean, all delivered in his usual direct, conversational style. He wraps the card breakdown with a rundown of the current Pregame.com promo code before delivering his official What I Bet best bet of the day, a lean built around trusting a proven arm even at a reduced number. Whether you are tracking totals, first five inning props, or straight sides, this episode covers the entire Monday board in one sitting, with the kind of matchup context and injury notes that shape sharp, informed betting decisions across a full slate of Major League Baseball action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji talks betting for Monday. A new week of baseball betting opens with a full breakdown of the Monday MLB card, starting with a look back at a tough finish to last week when a Diamondbacks team total fell one run short, and rolling into a heavy dose of Sunday scoring across the league that set up several of Monday's angles, including a detailed look at how teams coming off Sunday Night Baseball perform in their next game on the road, a trend that has favored the over at a rate above seventy percent across multiple seasons and puts a red hot Phillies offense in a fascinating spot against a Miami Marlins team that has dropped twelve straight games, with Zach Wheeler's dominant season and long track record against Miami weighed against Tyler Phillips and his much stronger home numbers, landing on a total rather than a side. From there the card moves to Pittsburgh, where a shaky Merrill Kelly has quietly turned things around over his last four outings while Mitch Keller continues to struggle at home and at night, pointing toward a first five innings total with an eye on rain chances around first pitch. The headline matchup of the day sends Max Scherzer back to the mound for Toronto after more than a month and a half on the injured list, and his rough underlying numbers this season, paired with a well worn trend of fading pitchers fresh off the injured list and a Washington offense that just put up double digit runs, form the basis of the day's featured best bet on the Nationals team total. Atlanta and New York also get a full look, with Ronald Acuna Jr still working back from a leg issue and Juan Soto sidelined for a month or more, while Mets starter Zach Thornton has quietly turned in one of the best individual seasons in the rotation despite getting almost no run support, setting up a first five innings lean toward New York. Out west, Houston and the Angels both trot out starters who have battled control issues all year, suggesting a game that could be decided by which lineup stays patient and draws walks rather than which arm dominates, with a lean toward the total and a slight preference for the home side. A quick tour through the rest of the schedule touches on a heavy favorite in Cincinnati, the Yankees rolling into Chicago as a big favorite, and matchups on the west coast rounding out the night, before closing with a reminder about a football season ticket package covering every pick through the Super Bowl and National Championship for a flat price using a promo code. The episode wraps with the day's single best bet, a team total angle built on a struggling former ace returning from injury and an offense trending in the right direction, delivered in the same straightforward, numbers first style that runs through the rest of the breakdown, mixing pitcher splits, home and road trends, and situational betting angles into one complete rundown of everything worth knowing before locking in a Monday ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes and Jonas Siegel for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the show to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments preaching patience to the fanbase, what to expect from him in 2027, and what to expect from Max Scherzer down to the stretch. TSN Football Reporter Dave Naylor hops on to break down the CFL season to date, how Joe Brady will make out as head coach in Buffalo, and the Rams odds to win the Super Bowl this season. The show wraps up with FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the show to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments preaching patience, projections for Vladdy offensively in 2027, the dedication Dylan Cease has to his craft, and what to make of Max Scherzer's start tonight against the Nationals.

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto lands on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of injuries, high-profile roster moves, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire is buzzing as Jose Ramirez, David Hamilton, Nick Kurtz, and Ranger Suarez return from injury, with Max Scherzer set to return Monday. James Triantos and Spencer Jones earn call-ups, while Addison Barger is declared out for the season. Meanwhile, Spencer Arrighetti, Juan Soto, Max Meyer, Cody Bellinger, Spencer Steer, Bobby Witt Jr., and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the injury list, Dennis Santana and Lance McCullers Jr. are DFAed, Jose Urquidy moves to the White Sox, and Connelly Early and Curtis Mead are traded. Daily results feature a massive list of standouts as Tarik Skubal, Noah Cameron, Jared Jones, Corbin Carroll, Drake Baldwin, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Roki Sasaki, Ty France, Nick Fortes, Anthony Siegler, Patrick Sandoval, Jacob Lopez, Dustin May, Steven Kwan, Nick Martinez, Dylan Cease, Rafael Devers, Foster Griffin, Andre Pallante, Kyle Tucker, Nathan Eovaldi, Cooper Pratt, Jacob Misiorowski, Bryan Baker, Kevin Gausman, James Wood, CJ Abrams, Esmerlyn Valdez, Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena, Munetaka Murakami, Luis Lara, Dominic Canzone, Mike Trout, and Jose Soriano deliver strong performances, alongside head-to-head duels between Cam Schlittler and Jesus Luzardo, and Drew Rasmussen against Parker Messick. Conversely, Carter Jensen, Michael Busch, Joey Cantillo, Bryce Miller, Sonny Gray, Hunter Greene, Bryan Woo, Jac Caglianone, the Marlins, and Will Warren struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides targeted free-agent recommendations to fortify your roster categories ahead of the upcoming matchup cycle. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff with the Blue Jays kicking off a series against the Washington Nationals and MLB's trade deadline just a week away (1:34). He discusses what he expects from Max Scherzer as he makes his return to the mound against his former team, Kevin Gausman voicing his desire to stay in Toronto, what type of return the team can expect in a potential Shane Bieber trade, players who might see a bigger role after the deadline, and how labour uncertainty in 2027 will impact deadline movement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week by teeing up the Blue Jays' series against the Washington Nationals, with Max Scherzer returning to the mound in the series-opener on his 42nd birthday. Then, they discuss the team's goals as they inch closer to the trade deadline, Dylan Cease's complete game against the Red Sox, and Kevin Gausman's trade value after a recent rough stretch. Later, USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale stops by (30:16) from the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown to discuss what the Jays could net in a potential Shane Bieber trade, Alejandro Kirk's trade market, which teams will be the most active at the deadline, and potential surprise names that could be on the move. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments on his season, what would constitute a strong finish, and how he can build momentum heading into next year. They also examine Max Scherzer's return to the mound, what it means for both him and the Blue Jays, his potential trade value, and how he'll be remembered in Toronto, before reminiscing about some washed-up athletes who made memorable stops with the city's teams. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' disappointing weekend in Boston, their trade deadline outlook, which players could be moved, the state of the seller's market, and whether the club remains well-positioned for 2027. He also shares his thoughts on the Red Sox-Nationals trade, Dylan Cease's Cy Young chances, and the Blue Jays' reputation for evaluating free-agent pitching. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. They discuss Brandon Valenzuela being left off the lineup in the series opener, whether Shane Bieber's resurgence makes him available at the trade deadline, and whether Vladdy Jr.'s swing is fixable in 2026. Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to discuss Max Scherzer's triple-A progress, how Kazuma Okamoto can avoid extended slumps, what's behind the team's historic success at Fenway Park, Trey Yesavage's in-game adjustments, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Schneider shares his stance on Patrick Kane & the Buffalo Sabres.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off Thursday discussing the Blue Jays' recent loss to the Rays, officially ending their playoff hopes. They reflect on the season's positives, such as improved offensive production, before diving into the negatives, including who should stay or go as the team shifts to seller mode. They ponder Max Scherzer's future with the Jays and other disappointments of the season, including Kevin Gausman's comments about winning elsewhere. After the break, they tackle LeBron James' potential moves (34:22), including the chances of acquiring Kyrie or Anthony Davis, and debate whether LeBron is the biggest attention-seeking athlete ever. They wrap up with highlights from Charlie Woods at the US Amateur 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour by reacting to comments from Mitch Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, about Marner's departure from Toronto. They discuss the ongoing attention surrounding the situation, Marner's future in Vegas, and if Toronto was ever the right fit for him. They also debate Ferris' claim that Marner was never protected in Toronto, before turning to break down the NHL's unbalanced schedule. After the break, Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi joins the show (23:16) to discuss Toronto's surprising season, Daulton Varsho's defensive regression, the futures of Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer, and George Springer ahead of the trade deadline, and the Blue Jays' most valuable trade assets heading into deadline week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Rays. Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin stops by (6:42) to discuss the Rays' biggest deadline need, the success of the Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero hitting trio, and Kevin Cash's growth as a manager. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss where Chandler Simpson stands amongst the fastest MLB players of all time, listen to Max Scherzer's availability after his Triple-A start, and take your calls and questions on the Back Leg Line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schopp and the Bulldog discuss Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and the toughness required to play in Buffalo. They also talk about road trips, the popularity of convenience stores like Buc-ee's and Wawa, and Max Scherzer's upcoming rehab start for the Buffalo Bisons. 01:01 - Joe Brady's Swag 03:12 - Gas Station Convenience Stores 06:55 - Long Road Trips 08:39 - MLB Rainouts 10:21 - Max Scherzer's Rehab Start