Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Scherzer

Host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast and Former MLBer Infielder Eric Hosmer joined OverDrive to discuss the perspective of the Blue Jays, their ceiling in the AL East and the position in the division, how a team handles a player getting hit by a pitcher, Max Scherzer's mentality on the mound, Shohei Ohtani's dominant force and more.

Clayton Kershaw is 3 strikeouts shy of 3,000 for his career and some have taken issue with him being pulled out of yesterdays game before he could get the record. Does Clayton Kershaw get lost in the shuffle nationally when the best pitchers of this era are talked about (we use Max Scherzer as an example)? Also, Fred says Ace Bailey is entitled and ungrateful for the way he conducted himself before the NBA Draft

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning connect with Maple Leafs legend, Mats Sundin! He begins with thoughts on his former teammate Alexander Mogilny, along with fellow competitors Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, following their inductions to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mats also touches on Toronto's offseason decisions ahead and his memories of playing in Canadian markets. Later, former MLB catcher turned Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Caleb Joseph, shares his view on Kevin Gausman's response after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by yet another pitch. The trio also dive into Gausman's strong eight innings of work, Max Scherzer's outlook after his promising return to the mound, and what's ahead for the Jays as their road trip continues into Fenway Park. The morning duo close the week with more sound from Brad Treliving and details of Cristiano Ronaldo's new 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 affiliates.

Yusei Kikuchi is racking up strikeouts (2:33)! ... Jacob Misiorowski outdueled Paul Skenes (8:03). ... Jacob Lopez looks like a must-add pitcher at the moment (15:49). ... News (24:21): Zach Neto's shoulder MRI came back negative. ... Let's bow our heads and bury Zac Gallen (30:07). ... Max Scherzer was solid in his Blue Jays debut (34:36). ... Jo Adell hit yet another homer (36:07). ... Edward Cabrera continues to pitch well (42:16). ... We have rankings questions on Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Nick Kurtz and others (45:59). ... We had some pitchers duels in San Diego and Minnesota (58:18). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:01:58). 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

After a series win that featured some spice, Justin and Patrick discuss relatiation for hit batters, Max Scherzer's return, and a trip to Fenway for a series with the struggling Red Sox.Should Mason Fluharty be sent to Buffalo?When can we expect to see Varsho, Garcia, Santander, and Burr back? The guys also take a look at a few notable prospects in the system.

JD and The Ringer's Tate Frazier break down the first round of the NBA Draft, including the Raptors taking Collin Murray-Boyles out of South Carolina and his initial reaction (00:00), the talent taken at the top compared to projections, the astonishing trade between the Hawks and Pelicans, the Brooklyn Nets using all five of their acquired first-rounders, and the continued influx of Canadian talent into the NBA. Then, JD takes a look at Max Scherzer's return to the mound for the Blue Jays and what it means for the team, as well as the Evander Kane trade from Edmonton to Vancouver (43:13). 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' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Guardians in extra innings to even this series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bunt play in extra innings prior to the José Ramírez RBI single to win it for the Guardians - what happened with the infield alignment on the bunt? They also get to Max Scherzer allowing three earned runs over five innings of work - two thumbs up for what was just Scherzer's second start of the year? Plus, they discuss the offence, including a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bomb in the top of the fourth inning. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing Max Scherzer's first outing back on the mound and whether his start was a promising look for the rest of the season. They are then joined by Keegan Matheson (26:22) to dissect Scherzer's outing, whether his thumb injury can hold up and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can tap into his power heading into the midway point of the season. Later, Jon Morosi (50:24) joins the show to discuss Jacob DeGrom's almost no-hitter and which teams should go for it at the trade deadline. Finally, Cade Smith (1:23:12) from the Cleveland Guardians joins Julia and Sho to discuss pitching in different roles, his relationship with his former Guardians teammates and playing in the World Baseball Classic.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 & Brent discuss the Blue Jays and Max Scherzer's return, with insights from Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, who was at the game. They cover Scherzer's performance, expectations for his postseason contributions, and the impact on the pitching lineup. The duo then shifts to the Leafs ahead of the NHL draft and free agency, joined by Nick Kypreos (24:18) to tackle how the team can replace Marner and Tavares, and their playoff prospects.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 follow up on their conversation last hour with Nick Kypreos by continuing to discuss some news and notes from around the National Hockey League. They discuss two trades from the hockey world yesterday with Evander Kane heading to Vancouver and the start of a potential Sabres fire sale. B&B also get into reports on a new CBA shaping up earlier than expected between the NHL and NHLPA which could include more regular season games. To close out the show, the duo check in with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (26:55) to take a quick look around the majors. They chat about Max Scherzer's Blue Jays return, along with the state of the American League East and where Toronto's divisional rivals currently stand.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 & Brent kick off Thursday's show discussing the Blue Jays' loss to the Guardians, with Jose Ramirez sealing the game for Cleveland in the tenth inning. Despite the defeat, they express optimism about Max Scherzer's performance in his second start since March 29th and discuss what expectations should be moving forward. The hosts also highlight missed opportunities for the Jays and review notable pitching performances. They then shift focus to the Raptors, covering their NBA Draft picks and a player who went viral post-selection (31:08).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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Max Scherzer's return to the mound for the Blue Jays, Evander Kane's trade to the Canucks, the Oilers' contract priorities and Thatcher Demko's future in the crease in Vancouver. Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Addison Barger joins to discuss his impressive season with the Blue Jays, his batting approach and the progression on the team and the Oilers' next starting goaltender on the roster.

Big Show + with Patrick Dumas and GVP is on demand! Ben Shulman joins the show and gives his opinions on the Blue Jays including Alejandro Kirk, and the struggles for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Also a dive into the pitching for the Blue Jays with the return of Max Scherzer!(22:56) To wrap up the hour Dumas and GVP get into the details of the Evander Kane trade. What are the Vancouver Canucks thinking, and does this really help them? They also share their thoughts on the Flames and Rasmus Andersson.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. 

Justin Cuthbert welcomes NBA Insider Adam Zagoria (0:45) to break down the biggest storylines heading into tonight's NBA Draft. They discuss the system that Cooper Flagg is set to join in Dallas and where his Duke teammates could end up, the drama surrounding Ace Bailey, Daryl Morey's draft philosophy, and more. Then, they discuss how the Raptors will approach their #9 selection in tonight's draft, what the best-case scenario will be for Toronto, who could be prime targets for Masai and company, how the Thunder will use their surplus of draft picks, the Nets plan with their 5 first rounders, and much more. To end things off, Justin discusses Evander Kane being shipped off to Edmonton, James Hagens' draft stock, and Max Scherzer getting back on the mound for the Blue Jays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays series opening win against the Cleveland Guardians, why John Schneider's decisions shows how important the series is, Chad Green now leading the Majors with the most homeruns allowed, Andrés Giménez becoming a mainstay in the infield despite his hitting woes, and Spencer Turnbull DFA'd for the returning Max Scherzer. Then, Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (25:55) stops by in-studio to preview Scherzer's return to the mound, what adjustments Green and Jeff Hoffman need to make, when it would be appropriate to reconsider the 9th inning role, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can find his timing against the fastball.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the second hour with a chat about what to expect from Max Scherzer in his return to the mound before listening to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' second game against the Guardians. Then, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (26:11) stops by to discuss his recently published article on trade candidates around the majors. He gets into the chances of Alex Bregman getting dealt, what position the Jays should try to improve, whether the Orioles will double down on their young core or shake it up at the deadline, and why the Pirates should be considering a Paul Skenes trade.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-6 win over the Guardians to open the three-game series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence producing 10 runs on 14 hits - including a George Springer grand slam - is this something that we'll continue to see during these next ten games? They also get into Eric Lauer allowing one run over 5.1 IP - has he permanently earned that fifth rotation spot? Plus, they discuss the bullpen usage - could that bite them with Max Scherzer up on Wednesday? 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 Blue Jays' win over the Guardians, where the bullpen struggled, Eric Lauer continued to impress, and the bats were alive. Arden Zwelling (30:37) joins from Cleveland to preview Max Scherzer's start and Lauer's journey to becoming the pitcher he is today. Paul Sporer (52:06) recaps Chase Burns' electric debut and previews Paul Skenes vs. Jacob Misiorwski today. Lastly, Doug Fox (1:14:12) discusses his chat with Joe Sclafani, Blue Jays director of player development, and gives his thoughts on Tucker Toman, Cutter Coffey, Orelvis Martinez and other Blue Jays prospects.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 reset on the Blue Jays with a quick look back on last night's win. The hosts welcome on Dan Shulman, TV voice of the Blue Jays on Sportsnet, to chat about how solid Eric Lauer has been in 2025, Ernie Clement's impressive season, and what Andrés Giménez brings to the team. They then tee up Max Scherzer return to the mound tonight with thoughts on the uncertainty that surrounds him and how important he could be to the rotation moving forward. The a.m. duo then turn their attention to the Leafs with the NHL draft quickly approaching on Friday. B&B look at the team's recent poor history at the draft and what the strategy might be without a pick in the first round. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (24:13) stops by to talk about some potential targets, before pivoting to the soccer pitch to examine Canada's pursuit of the Gold Cup after winning their group and advancing to the next round of the tournament.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 & Brent kick off discussing the Blue Jays' strong start to their road trip, highlighted by a 10-6 win over the Guardians. They analyze Eric Lauer's potential as a solid rotation starter and emphasize the team's often-overlooked defensive strength, which contributes to their success. The duo also praises George Springer's crucial Grand Slam while expressing concern over the bullpen's performance and the uncertainty surrounding Max Scherzer as a starter. They wrap up the hour with a look at the upcoming NBA draft, the Celtics' strategies, and the Nuggets considering trading the Joker (32:26).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. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Guardians 6:40PM ET—Max Scherzer will start for Toronto. Scherzer had one start allowing two earned runs with one strikeout in three innings. A thumb injury sidelined him. He started nine games in 2024 due to multiple injuries and had an ERA of 3.95 with WHIP of 1.15.

During Hour 4 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Evander Kane trade, Oilers lineup needs, Jason Robertson rumours, Max Scherzer, and Michael Jackson songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee are joined by FAN590 Host Sho Alli to talk Blue Jays! The guys talk about the current state of the ball club, the Jay's season series in Cleveland against the Guardians, and which Jays should get All-Star nods! Plus, the guys discuss Max Scherzer getting his second start of the season.(23:43) Wild Card Wednesday returns! Logan, Cam, Shan & intern Riley, spin the wheel in this weekly tradition and discuss the best weird Al Yankovic songs, unnecessary crash out moments, how long you'd last in a UFC fight, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Host of the MayDay! Podcast and Former MLB Pitcher Trevor May joined OverDrive to discuss his perception of the Blue Jays' overall roster, Max Scherzer's return to the mound for the team, Aaron Judge's batting skill and the view from a pitcher, Cal Raleigh's monster season and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! Host of the MayDay Podcast and Former MLB Pitcher Trevor May joins to discuss his perspective of Max Scherzer's return to the mound with the Blue Jays, Aaron Judge's approach at bat and Cal Raleigh's monster season. TSN Soccer Analyst Steven Caldwell joins to discuss Canada Soccer's performance at the Gold Cup, Jesse Marsch all clear through the CONCACAF investigations and the squad formation, the flurry of trades across the NBA and Hayes gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate the Blue Jays needs at the MLB trade deadline (00:00) and the sustainability of the starter depth with Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer starting consecutive games, before taking a look at the front office's off-season additions as the Jays approach the mid-season mark. Later, JD and Ben discuss their differences in handling sports-pain amidst JD's Oklahoma City Thunder trauma (39:31).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 share their reactions to Ernie Clement's promotion to the No. 2 spot in the batting order, Eric Lauer's start against the Cleveland Guardians, and why they're still optimistic about Jeff Hoffman coming out of his struggles in the 9th innings. Then, Guardians TV analyst Chris Gimenez (32:24) stops by to chat about Cleveland's issues against left-handed pitchers, Logan Allen's adjustments since his last start against the Blue Jays, why Emmanuel Clase could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline, Cade Smith's strong ability to keep the ball in the yard, and what he would keep an eye on when Max Scherzer returns to 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.

Welcome to Episode 90 of Tablesetters, where the game's biggest stories collide with scorching heat, late-June pressure, and postseason implications already beginning to brew. We begin in Omaha, where the LSU Tigers didn't just win their eighth College World Series — they secured their place as the defining force in modern college baseball. From the dynasty built by Skip Bertman to the edge honed by Jay Johnson, LSU's legacy now spans three decades, multiple eras, and a standard no one else in the sport has matched. Then we shift west, where the Padres and Dodgers turned a simmering rivalry into a full-blown powder keg. Benches cleared, stars got plunked, and managers were tossed in a four-game series that saw eight hit batters and more bad blood than baseball. This wasn't just a tense series — it was personal. And the aftermath could define the rest of the NL West race. In New York, the Mets and Braves meet again — both clubs in search of clarity and consistency as they open a four-game set under the oppressive Queens heat. Atlanta may have swept New York last week, but both teams are still trying to find themselves in a season that keeps asking questions they can't quite answer. From Chris Sale's injury to Frankie Montas' high-stakes return, we break down what's at stake in a pivotal series. We also head to Cincinnati, where the Reds are turning the page — and turning to fire. Chase Burns, one of the most hyped pitching prospects in recent memory, will make his major league debut against the Yankees. With the rotation in tatters and the Reds hovering around .500, this isn't just a call-up — it's a bet on the future. We unpack Burns' meteoric rise, what makes his arsenal electric, and why his debut feels like a potential franchise reset. Elsewhere around the league, big names are coming and going. Max Scherzer returns to the Blue Jays. Shota Imanaga and Nathan Eovaldi are nearing activation. Adley Rutschman hits the IL. And the Padres and Mariners move on from veterans Jason Heyward and Rowdy Tellez. We close with a look at the surging and the slumping — a segment spotlighting players heating up or going ice cold. And in the AL MVP race, Cal Raleigh's historic first half behind the plate has Mariners fans fired up — but Aaron Judge is quietly putting together one of the best seasons of his career. Who has the edge as July approaches? Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod for extra content, polls, and weekly MLB breakdowns. Like, subscribe, and share to support the show.

The Nationals continue misusing pitchers by treating them like Max Scherzer—overworking them past performance limits. This strategy consistently results in fatigue-induced breakdowns, as seen with Gio González, Jake Irvin, Michael Soroka, and Mitchell Parker. Analytics suggest pulling starters early preserves their performance, yet the team refuses to adjust, often causing ERA spikes and dead arms in subsequent starts. Rookie Dylan Crews is making steady rehab progress, recently cleared to travel and begin light swinging, although full activity still lies ahead. Meanwhile, Jay Young's elite speed has been marred by poor sliding technique; his stolen base success has dropped from perfect to 59%. If he adjusts his slides, he'll enhance the team's offensive potential and reduce rally-crushing outs.

The Nationals continue misusing pitchers by treating them like Max Scherzer—overworking them past performance limits. This strategy consistently results in fatigue-induced breakdowns, as seen with Gio González, Jake Irvin, Michael Soroka, and Mitchell Parker. Analytics suggest pulling starters early preserves their performance, yet the team refuses to adjust, often causing ERA spikes and dead arms in subsequent starts. Rookie Dylan Crews is making steady rehab progress, recently cleared to travel and begin light swinging, although full activity still lies ahead. Meanwhile, Jay Young's elite speed has been marred by poor sliding technique; his stolen base success has dropped from perfect to 59%. If he adjusts his slides, he'll enhance the team's offensive potential and reduce rally-crushing outs.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, John Schneider reinforcing his belief in Jeff Hoffman despite his struggles as their closer, the options outside Hoffman, Max Scherzer's comments ahead of his return to the mound, and how Ernie Clement has been able to hunt and attack the fastball. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (28:08) stops by to chat about the level of concern surrounding Hoffman, if we could see an increased workload for Yariel Rodriguez, Scherzer's rehab and pending return, why Anthony Santander's injury might be more serious than originally believed, Andrés Giménez's offensive trajectory and if Ernie can become an everyday MLB player.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the questions on everyone's mind: what's up with Jeff Hoffman? Can the Jays afford to keep him in the closer role? Should Yariel Rodríguez see more save opportunities? When is Yimi García returning? They also discuss the two runs from the Jays offence - can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver more runs in big moments? - and get into Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over six innings of work. Plus, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer are going to start the first two games of the Cleveland series - what are expectations for both starters? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the White Sox to begin a three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss what they saw from Spencer Turnbull - will he see another start as a Blue Jay if Max Scherzer returns in the next week? They chat about the outfield defence looking somewhat suspect in this game, and get into the bullpen day itself - with John Schneider having used seven pitchers in this game, who is available for tomorrow? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Blue Jays have continued to roll over the last week, finally managing to reel in the New York Yankees a little bit, and have kept on doing so with contributions from unexpected places. And they've made it so they'll need to keep on relying on those for a while yet, thanks to a number of transactions made in recent days, the most notable of which saw a pair of expected contributors—Bowden Francis and Erik Swanson— banished to the injured list and designated for assignment respectively.That the Jays decided Francis keeping his spot had become untenable was hardly a shocker, but the presumed end of the Swanson Era—after just 30 batters faced—was at the very least a mild one. And it gave us a chance to talk about all things bullpen construction, to relitigate the Teoscar Hernández trade, and to look into the future at how the staff as a whole will function with a bullpen in transition and a rotation desperate to get Max Scherzer back—and, eventually, Alek Manoah—and could still probably use reinforcements beyond them as well.Plus a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Scherzer, who threw 4.1 IP of scoreless ball alongside eight strikeouts for the Bisons - could his next start be in a Blue Jays uniform? 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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays picking up big wins, Addison Barger's emergence through the season, the management perspective to the trade deadline, Max Scherzer expectations on the mound and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins to discuss Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton, Nikolaj Ehlers' preferred destination and the Canadian teams looking to make moves. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Addison Barger making a statement with the Blue Jays, Max Scherzer's expectations returning to the mound and the trade deadline perspective. Hayes and O-Dog make their selections for the Travelers Championship and the FanDuel Best Bets.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Max Scherzer's Triple-A outing, what the Blue Jays will do with their 4th and 5th starters and more. Dan Syzmborski (31:16) talks Shohei Ohtani's outing. Anthony Castrovince (50:42) gives his perspective from the MLB combine and Rafael Devers getting traded to the Giants. Lastly, Steve Berthiaume (1:15:09) provides all the latest on the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. 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 welcome Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (1:15) to reflect on the team's series in Philadelphia where they were swept by the Phillies. They discuss the positives from Bowden Francis's latest start, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s swing decisions and Max Scherzer's rehab start. Then, Jeff and Kevin get into whether John Schneider should separate Bo and Vladdy in the lineup. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:56) shares what led to Rafael Devers getting traded from the Boston Red Sox, the Giants' management's aggression and Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound for the Dodgers.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-0 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman - is this something to be worried about with him, or was that second inning just a passing blip? They discuss the no-show by the offence, and look ahead to Bowden Francis making another start on Saturday afternoon. Plus, Max Scherzer made a rehab start for the Bisons - what is the outlook for the future Hall of Famer? 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up a series loss in Philadelphia. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Bowden Francis being lifted in the fourth inning - how did his start unravel so quickly? Is it all mental with him at this point? Is there a solution the Jays can find before he makes his next start, likely against the White Sox in Toronto, and is Max Scherzer a part of that solution? He also gets to Chad Green, who gave up the game-losing home run in the eighth inning - what does the future hold for him? Plus, he discusses the state of the bullpen at-large including Braydon Fisher flashing the good stuff again, what to do with Erik Swanson, and Yariel Rodríguez coming through once 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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' impressive stretch, the bats at another level, Alejandro Kirk elevating his game, Max Scherzer's timeline to return, Bowden Francis' rough outings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to improve his stance and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker preview the Blue Jays' rematch against the Phillies in Philadelphia, how they can attack left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez, why Toronto's lineup performs well against lefties, and whether Kevin Gausman can build off his 6-inning outing against the Minnesota Twins. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:58) stops by to chat about his lineup's success against lefties, updates on his injured players including Max Scherzer's rehab stint in Buffalo, Kevin Gausman's splitter, how Jeff Hoffman has handled his recent up and down stretch and if Yariel Rodriguez is ready for an extended 9th-inning role.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Arjun Nimmala to discuss his season, working with Francisco Lindor and more. Pat Malacar (30:55) previews Max Scherzer's start with the Bisons and who's buzzing in Buffalo. Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:21) talks Bowden Francis, Alejandro Kirk's season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power numbers. Lastly, Adam Aaronson (1:20:30) tees up the Phillies as the Blue Jays begin their 3-game series in Philadelphia.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.

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk about wanting to go to the Bisons game on Friday to see Max Scherzer rehab start.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show touching on the Blue Jays' second-most comeback wins (20) before being joined by Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (5:58) to chat about some of the positives from Bowden Francis' pitching performances, areas to zone in and improve on, Chris Bassitt's adjustment to stand closer towards first base, Yariel Rodriguez in high-leverage situations, the timeline for a Max Scherzer's return, and what had stood out from Brendon Little. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss Alejandro Kirk's hot bat and revisit his performances since the increased workload.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.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' sizzling run through the month, the positivity in the clubhouse, Bowden Francis' issues on the mound and the fifth spot on the rotation, Anthony Santander's underwhelming start, Max Scherzer getting back in the mix and more.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Twins to start a nine-game road trip in Minneapolis! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays winning another bullpen day - between Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Mason Fluharty, Yariel Rodríguez, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman, can the Jays still continue winning these patched together starts? He discusses the offence, including Addison Barger ripping another home run, Alejandro Kirk continuing to hit with two strikes, and Bo Bichette padding his team-leading RBI total. Plus, some updates on Spencer Turnbull and Max Scherzer. 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.

Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show, Patrick is joined by the voice of the Blue jays on the SportsNet Radio Network, Ben Shulman! The guys dive into Toronto's three game series between the Phillies, what the Bowden Francis injury means for the pitching depth chart, the significance of Addison Barger. They also discuss Bo Bichette's value amidst struggles, the latest on Max Scherzer possibly throwing in the FCL or a sim game this weekend, and wonder - where exactly is Spencer Turnbull?(28:08) Later, GVP and Patrick break the news of the Colorado Avalanche signing Brock Nelson to a 7 year deal. The focus shifts to the PWHL expansion draft, and if the NHL were to follow the same format, which Flames players would you protect?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.