Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Scherzer

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Today's word of the day is ‘swings' as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules again? There was a clock and now no clock? How many swings? Is it going to matter? Why does Netflix want new rules? (16:50) Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have a care plan. He's pitching and trying not to hit and hitting and trying not to pitch. He's dealing with a knee issue. He was dealing with a blister issue. But, he's still being world class through it all. (24:10) Max Scherzer is finished. It's over. Age comes for us all. (31:33) Review: In The Grey. (34:40) NPPOD. (39:10) Fox is upset with ESPN over its coverage of the World Cup. Why? (46:40) The Knicks parade is today! People lining up overnight! 10,000 NYPD officers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘swings' as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules again? There was a clock and now no clock? How many swings? Is it going to matter? Why does Netflix want new rules? (16:50) Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have a care plan. He's pitching and trying not to hit and hitting and trying not to pitch. He's dealing with a knee issue. He was dealing with a blister issue. But, he's still being world class through it all. (24:10) Max Scherzer is finished. It's over. Age comes for us all. (31:33) Review: In The Grey. (34:40) NPPOD. (39:10) Fox is upset with ESPN over its coverage of the World Cup. Why? (46:40) The Knicks parade is today! People lining up overnight! 10,000 NYPD officers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 of the Big Show is on demand! To kick off the hour, Rusic and Rose are joined by former MLBer and Co-host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker joins the show to talk about how the Blue Jays pitchers preformed in a bullpen game looking at Simeon Woods Richardson and his three scoreless innings, Max Scherzer going on the 15 day IL and if we will ever see him pitch again, how Alejandro Kirk has looked in his return from injury, and what the Blue Jays could do at the upcoming deadline!   Later,  Later, the guys hit you with their picks of the night in another edition of the Lock of the Day brought to you by Play Alberta! And Intern Connor gives his world cup recap!    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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

JD reacts further to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller. Justin Bourne (08:15), co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to share what he expects from Hiller, the patience this hire allows Toronto to have, and his likes and dislikes from his time with Hiller. JD and Justin then touch on Gavin McKenna and why he should be the number one overall pick (46:07). After the break, JD talks about the Blue Jays future sans Max Scherzer, Spencer Miles' impressive season, and the need for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to hit a homerun. JD and producer Armen wrap up with a preview of Canada's second game versus Qatar.  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 is solo for the post-game edition following the Blue Jays' win over the Boston Red Sox to secure the series sweep in Fenway. Jeff recaps the game before listening to John Schneider's post-game availability. Then, Sportsnet insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (7:39) stops by to share his takeaways from the series, including Trey Yesavage's control, what the sweep means for the Jays, whether Vladdy Jr. can build off his first home run since May 17, and whether Max Scherzer has pitched his last innings for the Jays. Later, to help tee up the Jays' series at Wrigley Field, Chicago radio analyst Bruce Levine (31:30) discusses the Cubs' season so far, Alex Bregman's underwhelming debut season, what the team might do at the deadline, and Matt Shaw's usage. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Guests: Blue Jays pitchers Max Scherzer and Chad Dallas; Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame co-chair Cathy Landolt     This week in Deep Left Field, we celebrate Fathers Day as well as the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's induction weekend. Of course, we'll tell you all about the Blue Jays "week that was" that moved them back into the final American League wild card spot, but we also chat with Max Scherzer - before the back spasms landed him back on the injured list - about being a father on and off the field. First and foremost to his four children, but also as the 19-year big-league veteran who serves as a father figure to his younger teammates. Chad Dallas, just recalled to the Jays this week, joins us to talk about his (so far) only big-league outing, in which he notched the win in his major-league debut, and also to share memories of his late father Tony, lost to ALS last year. On the weekend, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame will add six new inductees, including Blue Jays great Devon White and Baseball Canada icons Stubby Clapp and Kate Psota. We're joined by one of the co-chairs of the Hall's board of directors, Cathy Landolt, to fill us in on induction weekend. All that, plus a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 3-0 victory over the Red Sox last night. They take a look at the miserable season in Boston so far, the success of the Jays' bullpen day, and Max Scherzer's trip to the IL. The guys also chat about Shane Bieber's return timeline, why Davis Schneider loves hitting at Fenway Park, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quality of at-bats last night. Is he any closer to unlocking his playoff form of last year? Later, Sportsnet's Adam Stanley joins live from the US Open at Shinnecock Hills! Adam shares how the course setting up for this weekend, the weather conditions to watch out for, the players he expects to contend for the title, and the Canadians in the field. 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 opened their series against the Red Sox with a 6-1 victory. On Game Preview 74 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down Dylan Cease's latest outing after the right-hander battled through traffic early and kept Boston off the scoreboard over five innings. We discuss how his slider looked sharp, why he continues to give Toronto a chance to win and the bats coming alive for three home runs. We also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles after going 0-for-4 in his return to the lineup, and ask the question Blue Jays fans are wondering: when does Vladdy need to move down in the order? Looking ahead, we preview another bullpen game as Braydon Fisher gets the start against Red Sox left-hander Jake Bennett. Plus, we cover the latest injury news including Max Scherzer landing on the 15-day IL, Chad Dallas being recalled, Shane Bieber's final rehab outing with Buffalo, and Daulton Varsho progressing towards a return. Can Toronto keep building momentum, and when will Guerrero Jr. finally break out? We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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.

Erik Kratz, former MLB catcher and host of Foul Territory, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' second game against the Red Sox (3:21). They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump, Max Scherzer being moved to the IL, the state of the American League, the Red Sox's struggles at home, how the Phillies turned it around under Don Mattingly, and why the Brewers should swing big at the trade deadline. Later, Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (29:19) weighs in on Scherzer's MLB future, how Trey Yesavage can work his starts deeper into games, Dylan Cease's fastball usage, and signs that George Springer is heating up. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:45) to chat about Max Scherzer being placed on the 15-day IL, Braydon Fisher getting the opener spot against the Boston Red Sox, Shane Bieber's most recent rehab outing, how Fenway Park and Wrigley Field affects a hitter's mindset, George Springer hitting his 300th homerun, what impresses him from Miles Straw, Alejandro Kirk's implementation since returning from his injury, if he would consider moving Vladdy down the batting order, and where Addison Barger and Yimi Garcia are at in their respective rehabs. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss Scherzer's future, Vlad Jr.'s ongoing slump, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's comments about Jose Caballero's pitch clock antics.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the second hour hearing from Blue Jays' manager John Schneider ahead of their three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston before being joined by WEEI's and host of Baseball Isn't Boring Rob Bradford to discuss why the franchise doesn't have a concrete plan for their future, Roman Anthony's injury concerns, who is likely to be moved at the trade deadline, and their managerial options. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by to chat about how to pitch and hit at Fenway Park with the short porch and green monster, the differences with playing at Wrigley Field, what does Max Scherzer needs to do to earn another start, bullpen's recent usage during their homestand, Shane Bieber's pending return, where Yimi Garcia fits, and if the Jays can turn around their season past their midway point.    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.

Semana cargada de historias grandes en MLB: Yoshinobu Yamamoto estuvo a nada de un juego perfecto y perdió el no-hitter en el 9no; Mookie Betts dejó una de las imágenes más humanas de la temporada; Yordan Álvarez explotó con dos jonrones en una misma entrada; Sandy Alcántara llegó a los 1000 ponches y los Marlins alcanzaron .500 por primera vez desde abril.También hablamos del debut histórico de Blaze Jordan, la joya brutal de Jacob Misiorowski con rectas de 105 mph, los rumores del opt-out de Bo Bichette, el hito de Max Scherzer con 3500 K y las lesiones preocupantes de Chase Dollander, Spencer Strider y José Ramírez.Una semana de récords, sustos, regresos y nombres que pueden cambiar la narrativa de la temporada 2026.Support the show

Ever wondered what a Major League catcher really thinks about when the ball is flying at 100 mph? Join Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heinemann as he breaks down the elite art of receiving, blocking, and managing a big league pitching staff from the perspective of a true technician. In this episode of the Back Pick Podcast, host Brett Thomas sits down with Tyler to nerd out on the technical side of the catching craft. Tyler shares his unique insights on why he views the game from an over the shoulder umpire perspective and how he adjusts his setup for different pitchers like Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt. We dive deep into the upcoming ABS challenge system, the mechanics of the one knee down stance, and the selfless mentality required to be an elite backup catcher in the MLB. Whether you are a young player looking to improve your blocking or a fan who wants to understand the nuances of the strike zone, this conversation covers everything you need to know about the most demanding position on the field. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Blue Jays Season Recap 4:20 The Mentality and Role of a Backup Catcher 8:45 Defensive Goals and Offseason Improvements 11:55 Catering Setups to Elite Pitchers 15:40 Communication with Pitchers and Coaches 19:30 Receiving Mechanics and the Umpires View 24:10 Understanding the Umpire Buffer Zone and Hawkeye 28:50 How the ABS Challenge System Works 33:40 Game Strategy for Successful Challenges 38:15 Blocking Techniques and One Knee Down Benefits 42:45 Lateral Blocking and Pitch Movement Calculations 47:10 The Mental Approach to Blocking and Relaxation 49:30 Toronto Food Recommendations and Closing If you enjoyed this deep dive into the craft of catching, make sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel. We bring you expert insights from the best in the game every other week. Don't forget to follow us on social media for more tips and drills. #baseball #catching #bluejays #mlb #catcher

Blue Jays reporter and recent recipient of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Jack Graney Award, Hazel Mae (1:57), joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour of the off-day edition. She shares her thoughts on the Jays' series loss against the Yankees, missed opportunities on offence, and the bullpen's workload. Then, co-host of Intentional Talk and former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster (21:13) discusses the state of the American League, who should make the call on Max Scherzer's future, Trey Yesavage's rookie road bumps, how players stay motivated on slumping teams, and Jacob Misiorowski's all-time stuff. 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 on his experience around the city ahead of Canada's first World Cup matchup, Alejandro Kirk returning to the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles of late, Max Scherzer's role with the club moving forward, and if the offence can turn things around for the second half of the season.

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (10:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Yankees. They break down the Jays' recent roster moves with Tyler Heineman being DFA'd, whether George Springer could be back in the outfield, Addison Barger's rehab progress, and the plan for Max Scherzer as Shane Bieber nears a return. Later, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian (31:11) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season so far, what the Jays can expect from the Yankees' pitching, how the Yankees manage in Aaron Judge's absence, Ernie Clement's All-Star case, and why the Tigers shouldn't trade Tarik Skubal. 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 reaction to the Blue Jays' roster moves including reinstating Alejandro Kirk, recalling Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho placed on the IL and designating Tyler Henieman for assignment before bringing on the Jays' manager John Schneider (2:24). The skipper explains some of the moves, Shane Bieber's status, how he will balance the workload for Kirk and Brandon Valenzuela, if he would consider moving George Springer back to the outfield, Vlad Jr.'s struggles against the breaking ball, if he's had conversations with Max Scherzer about his future, and Trey Yesavage's second outing against the New York Yankees. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat about Bieber's recent rehab start and why fans should trust the management team to handle Scherzer's next steps. 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.

Episode 171 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the first place Chicago White Sox, who suddenly sit atop the AL Central at 36-31 after starting the season 6-13. We break down whether this surge is actually sustainable, how Chicago has gone 29-17 since April 18, why their top-five offense has changed the entire outlook, and how Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Davis Martin, and top prospect Braden Montgomery have turned the White Sox into one of baseball's best stories. From there, we dive into Bryce Eldridge's unbelievable signature moment in San Francisco. Just two days after striking out with a chance to tie the game, the 21-year-old rookie launched an ultimate grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to complete an 11-10 Giants comeback over the Nationals. We discuss the Giants erasing a 9-1 deficit, Eldridge becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam, Matt Chapman's monster game, and one of the most improbable wins in franchise history. We also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr. landing back on the injured list with another Grade 1 left hamstring strain, what it means for the Braves, and the bigger question of whether he is still a superstar. Acuña's 2023 MVP résumé is undeniable, but with two IL stints this season, multiple major injuries since 2021, and current numbers below his usual standard, the conversation has shifted from talent to availability. Plus, Drew Rasmussen dominates the Red Sox with a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven shutout innings, Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts while his season-long struggles continue, the Athletics and Brewers turn Las Vegas Ballpark into a launching pad, Dalton Rushing's villain reputation grows after another controversial slide, and we make our official Men's College World Series picks with Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Troy all fighting for Omaha.

Jon Richie and Joe DeCamara analyze the implications of Jalen Carter's partial participation in OTAs and the debate over offering him a massive contract extension. They also celebrate the Phillies' continued success against the Rangers, featuring Max Scherzer's career milestone and injury concerns for Adolis García. Ross Tucker joins to provide insight on the new offensive system and roster additions like A.J. Epenesa. 01:50 - Phillies and Knicks Recaps 06:25 - Jalen Carter Hold-In Debate 10:50 - NFL Defensive Tackle Contracts 16:15 - Knicks Fan Incident Analysis 23:10 - Philadelphia Phillies Win Streak 28:00 - Intelligent Fictional Character Discussion 32:30 - Adolis Garcia Injury Concern 37:50 - Jalen Hurts Media Comments 44:15 - Max Scherzer Strikeout Milestone 49:10 - Eagles Defensive Roster Moves 54:30 - Brandon Graham Roster Security 59:05 - World Cup Excitement Poll 01:04:30 - Knicks vs Sixers Mentality 01:09:30 - Eagles Offensive Playbook Progress 01:14:55 - Johan Rojas Injury Update 01:22:10 - Barkley on NBA Management 01:27:20 - Sirianni Practice Update 01:32:45 - NBA Playoff Product Quality 01:38:30 - Alec Bohm Offensive Surge 01:45:30 - Ross Tucker Joins Conversation

Ruben Amaro Jr. joins to break down the Phillies' dominant performance and Max Scherzer's struggles before the conversation shifts to Jalen Carter's limited participation in Eagles OTAs. They analyze the impact of signing A.J. Epenesa on the defensive line and Brandon Graham's future roster status. Additionally, the segment covers Johan Rojas' season-ending injury and Jalen Hurts' progress within the new offense. 01:50 - Phillies Performance Review 05:00 - Jalen Carter Contract Drama 11:30 - Phillies Pitching Struggles 15:00 - A.J. Epenesa Signing Impact 18:44 - World Cup Interest Poll 24:14 - Knicks and Villanova Tension 28:31 - Jalen Hurts Offensive Update 36:11 - Johan Rojas Injury News 42:33 - Knicks Incredible Comeback 46:12 - Carter Proof Of Value

Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend. Today's performance listings feature Matt Chapman, Tyler Callihan, Caleb Durbin, Logan O'Hoppe, Byron Buxton, Davis Martin, Drew Rasmussen, George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, and Shota Imanaga as studs. Jake Bauers, Trea Turner, Riley Greene, Zach Neto, Michael Harris II, Ryne Nelson, Max Scherzer, Robbie Ray, Parker Messick, and Framber Valdez are listed as duds. In the weekly Rankings segment, Hunter Goodman, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena, Josh Hader, and Logan Webb emerge as risers. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Spencer Strider, and Jose Soriano are sliding down as fallers. 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.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas evaluate the Phillies' performance against Max Scherzer and the potential fallout from an injury to the outfield. They discuss the merits of moving Bryce Harper back to his original position in right field to cover roster gaps. The conversation transitions to the Eagles' training camp, where they debate Jalen Hurts' development and the distribution of practice reps among the quarterbacks. 01:00 - Analyzing Phillies Win Over Scherzer 03:58 - Adolis García Injury Impact 06:01 - Bryce Harper Right Field Debate 11:03 - Jalen Hurts And Backup Reps 20:05 - Eagles Best Case Scenarios

JD tips off the pod with his thoughts on the New York Knicks unreal 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He breaks down how OG Anunoby might be the favorite for Finals MVP, how the Raptors' trading him has never looked worse, and how De'Aaron Fox will bear the brunt of the blame for the collapse. JD and Ben Nicholson Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, discuss the Jays following their 7-4 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies. JD and Ben get into what's next for the Jays' pitching staff and specifically Max Scherzer, Brandon Valenzuela's future, and potential trade candidates ahead of the trade deadline. After the break, JD returns to the NBA and discusses the state of New York City as the Finals continue. 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.

Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (2:27) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following some rehab starts from Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber. The skipper outlines the plan for Bieber's second rehab start tonight, what Bisons regulars have learned from the experienced group of starters, Davis Schneider's progress at the plate, and much more. Later, Jeff and Kevin open the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including what to expect from Alejandro Kirk when he returns, and what the Jays should do with 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Max Scherzer's return outing against the Philadelphia Phillies, how the Blue Jays should use him moving forward after the loss, and where the Jays rank in extra-base hits through June. Then, Chris Rose (26:56) of Baseball Today joins the guys to chat about how John Schneider and the rest of the staff should approach Scherzer about his future, the need for Vlad Jr. to produce runs, and if the Chicago White Sox can challenge the Cleveland Guardians for the division.  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.

A series loss to the Phillies raises questions about the rotation. Arden and Ben discuss Simeon Woods Richardson (5:27) and Max Scherzer (12:54) before turning to the top of the batting order (28:58). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. 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.

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tim Mayza This week in Deep Left Field, we look into the latest Blue Jays news from a 4-3 week, including the returns of Dylan Cease (good) and Max Scherzer (less good) from the injured list and speculate about how the Jays might handle the impending return of Alejandro Kirk, given that Brandon Valenzuela has emerged as one of the team's best hitters so far this season. Kevin Gausman, the only Jays' pitcher to have not yet missed a start this season, joins us to share his thoughts about the team being under .500 but very much in the playoff race as the first day of summer approaches. Gausman also talks about some of his more lightning-rod-type teammates, including Jeff Hoffman, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tim Mayza was back in Toronto this week, but the one-time longest-tenured Blue Jay is now a Philadelphia Phillie. The left-hander reminisces about his Jays days and talks about the ups and downs of life as a reliever in the big leagues. All that, plus a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer - despite notching the milestone K, what does the future look like for Mad Max, both as a Blue Jay and overall? They get into the offence scuffling against Jesús Luzardo - why does it seem to struggle against pitchers with an inflated ERA? Plus, they look ahead to the conclusion of the homestand, which ends in a showdown with the Yankees.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Max Scherzer recording his 3500th strikeout, his outing and the looming decision at catcher with Alejandro Kirk returning in the coming days. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (29:26) reflects on last season, the atmosphere in the Blue Jays clubhouse and the copious amount of walks he's earned at Triple-A. Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski (50:11), authors of "Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love", discuss the vision behind the book, travels while completing the project, Vladimir Guerrero's struggles, the Boston Red Sox's issues and more. Lastly, Leo Morgenstern (1:21:08) describes why the 2026 season is the year of the left-handed hitter and gives his take on where the Jays stand at midway point of June. 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.

The Blue Jays continue to tread water, bobbing up and down in the murky waters of a comprehensively underperforming American League. And though they seem to have a Max Scherzer problem on their hands, they'll soon have a catching problem on their hands, and they definitely have Vlad- and Springer-sized problems on their hands, overall, things could certainly be a whole lot worse.And this week we're talking about all of that, plus some love for Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement, the official removal of Jesús Sánchez from Bumwatch (TM), and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with thoughts on the Blue Jays 7-4 loss to the Phillies last night. They look at Max Scherzer's return to the mound, his outlook this season, and if Spencer Miles has earned that final rotation spot. The guys also touch on George Springer's return to the leadoff spot with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. right behind him, and the reasoning behind Andrés Giménez not getting the start at second base. Ben and Brent then tee up the Canadian Open at TPC Toronto alongside Sportsnet golf analyst, Adam Stanley! He discusses how conditions are shaping up on the course, the surprisingly stacked field just one week out from the US Open, the Canadians to watch this weekend, 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 affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by chatting with Adnan Virk about NBA Finals Game 4 in New York. They discuss the Knicks' surprising comeback—is it due to their performance or the Spurs' mistakes? Adnan shares thoughts on the embrace of OG Anunoby in NYC and why Victor Wembanyama wasn't featured at the end. They also compare the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup Finals and evaluate the star power in both series. After the break, Blake Murphy (23:52) joins to discuss the Knicks' comeback, Raptors fans' feelings on Anunoby's trade, and De'Aaron Fox's future with the Spurs. The conversation touches on Max Scherzer's performance as well. 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.

Former Blue Jays MVP Josh Donaldson (0:43) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. He shares his experience playing in a local slow-pitch softball game, the challenges Max Scherzer faces as he returns to the Jays' rotation, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can get his power back. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' series finale against the Phillies. Later, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (27:05) joins the show to discuss what he expects from Scherzer in his return, the team's confidence in Jeff Hoffman, the expanded workloads for Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty, and whether Spencer Miles will get a look in higher leverage. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Dylan Cease's successful outing following his IL stint against the Phillies, if he has a case to make the All-Star game, why Brandon Valenzuela has solidified his case to remain on the main roster once Alejandro Kirk comes back, George Springer's return to lead-off after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. held his spot for one game, what Vlad Jr. should focus on during his at-bats and expectations for Max Scherzer first start since his injury. Then, ESPN insider and host of Sources Tell, Jeff Passan (30:45), joins the guys to chat about why we haven't seen the best of the Blue Jays yet through June, where Louis Varland ranks among the best closers and relivers this season, Springer's future role, and if MLB will replicate a similar salary cap structure to other leagues.  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 start the second hour by listening to John Schneider's availability ahead of the Blue Jays' second game against the Philadelphia Phillies, where the skipper discussed the decision to move Vladdy Jr. to the leadoff spot. Then, Phillies manager and former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joins the show (8:10) to discuss taking over the manager job mid-season, what he learned from his time in Toronto, what it's like working with his son, Preston, as a GM, the pressure in Philly, and managing elite veterans like Cristopher Sánchez and Bryce Harper. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall (27:42) stops by to weigh in on Vladdy Jr.'s move to the leadoff spot, the Jays' catcher decision, what to expect from Dylan Cease in his return tonight, and the odd-pitchers-out when Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer return. 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the young guys making a difference, as both Brandon Valenzuela and Yohendrick Piñango went yard in a big comeback win - should Valenzuela staying on the big league roster be a done deal at this point when Alejandro Kirk returns? When Addison Barger returns, is the conversation the same for Piñango? Plus, they discuss the late-game usage of the bullpen, whether or not Ernie Clement was on or off the basepaths in the big sixth inning, and get into some imminent returns for the pitching staff, including potentially for Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer over the next few days.   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 Friday morning by looking at the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves to snap their four-game losing streak. They break down Chad Dallas' performance, his outlook with the Big League club, and how Toronto got to Chris Sale amidst his dominant season so far. They also question if Andrés Giménez should be in lineup everyday with his current struggles at the plate, Dylan Cease's timeline after throwing 75 pitches in Buffalo, and when to expect fellow starters Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer back as well. After the break, Ben and Brent look back on Thursday's electric Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They get into Carolina's comeback after being down 2-0, John Tortorella's challenge of the no-goal call in the third, the impact of Brayden McNabb's injury, and the excitement through the first two games. 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' 9-5 loss vs. the Orioles to wrap up a series split in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and discuss how the series ended at Camden Yards - despite a split, does the result still feel a little negative given how the team played over the last 48 hours? They get into Jesús Sánchez being hit by a baseball thrown from the right field stands - what happened with the fan out there? They also discuss Spencer Miles allowing six earned runs over 3.0 IP, discuss the few positives from the game, including Yohendrick Piñango blasting a three-run bomb and Adam Macko continuing to look sharp, and also chat about a rehab start for Max Scherzer down in Buffalo.   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.

Dr. Roto reveals the Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates that are changing player values right now — and exactly who you should add, hold, or sell to put your team in position to win your championship.From major injuries to trade rumors, bullpen role changes, and breakout performances, this episode gives you the actionable fantasy baseball moves you need to stay ahead of your league.If you play fantasy baseball, this is your weekly edge on player value shifts, waiver wire decisions, and trade strategy.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily fantasy wins → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzle29nqMfilVQo1TJSbwDQ?sub_confirmation=1Players Covered:Aroldis ChapmanDylan CeaseCole RagansJacob MisiorowskiJeremy PeñaJosh HaderHunter BrownGerrit ColeTrent GrishamJustin SlatenGarrett WhitlockWhat You'll Learn:  Fantasy baseball injury news & IL updates  MLB trade rumors impacting fantasy value  Closers changing roles Buy low / sell high fantasy baseball strategy  Pitcher injury updates  Waiver wire & roster management decisions  Breakout pitching performances  Astros & Yankees playoff outlook shifts ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates00:24 – Red Sox trade buzz + Aroldis Chapman rumors00:56 – Padres linked to Chapman + bullpen playoff implications01:16 – Fantasy fallout: Garrett Whitlock vs Justin Slaten01:38 – Dylan Cease hamstring injury 02:36 – Max Scherzer injury + Blue Jays struggles03:02 – Cole Ragans elbow discomfort + rehab setback04:09 – Jacob Misiorowski breakout dominance05:23 – Astros updates: Jeremy Peña return + lineup boost05:44 – Hunter Brown rehab + Josh Hader nearing return06:29 – Astros fantasy buy window (Brown, Hader, Peña)06:51 – Yankees update: Gerrit Cole return progression07:18 – Yankees playoff push + injury context08:17 – Fantasy stock watch: Trent Grisham heating upVisit our website: https://drroto.comFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Marlins' series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk making a return, the turnover of the lineup, the positioning in the AL East, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber's return and more.

Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DISCUSSIONS at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad This week Chris sits down wit the Giant's new skipper Tony Vitello. The two talk about a special gift he received from Ryne Sandberg, how he handles the pressure of managing in a major city, and why he handles the media the way he does. *This episode took place before Wily Adames recent base running error in LA* 0:00 Tony was a high schools soccer state champion 1:38 Recruiting Max Scherzer and Ian Kinsler to Missouri 3:40 When Tony realized Scherzer was special 6:40 Tony was hyped to meet Ice Cube 8:05 Growing up a St. Louis fan 9:10 A special gift Tony got from Ryne Sandberg 10:40 How Tony is handling the pressure of managing in San Francisco 15:15 How do you earn the respect of veterans as a rookie coach? 16:50 How Tony views handling the media 19:13 The time Tony crashes a Hollywood Audition 19:55 What is the best baseball environment in the SEC? Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Tony Vitello Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buck Showalter returns to the show and, as always, delivers sharp insight on today’s game—along with a pointed critique of a pitching rule that might surprise you. A legendary manager known for building disciplined, competitive teams across the Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Orioles, and Mets, Showalter brings decades of perspective to the conversation. We also dive into his response to Max Scherzer’s recent comments, revisit his unlikely start as a basketball referee, and hear how his long friendship with Tim leads to a candid list of ideas to improve the game. It’s a deep but accessible baseball conversation for fans of all levels—thanks for listening, and be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family! Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. 0:00 Welcome 1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off 1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes 1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers 2:18 Mariners back to .500 2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL 2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 3:10 Red Sox issues 10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success 15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching 20:08 Braves best record in MLB 23:12 Mariners surging 26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show 26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks 27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter 29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman 31:30 Advice to younger players 33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit 35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career 38:17 Calling pitches 41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. 0:00 Welcome 1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off 1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes 1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers 2:18 Mariners back to .500 2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL 2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 3:10 Red Sox issues 10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success 15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching 20:08 Braves best record in MLB 23:12 Mariners surging 26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show 26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks 27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter 29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman 31:30 Advice to younger players 33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit 35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career 38:17 Calling pitches 41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Vinnie Pasquantino’s new espresso machine, how the Phillies’ firing of Rob Thomson compares to Boston’s coaching overhaul and how Thomson’s dismissal both does and doesn’t make sense, Mason Miller’s “slump,” Shohei Ohtani’s WAR distribution, Max Scherzer’s major league last gasp, Travis Bazzana’s debut, and how the Mexican League’s Diablos Rojos have handled high altitude. Then (55:48) they talk to Jason Benetti, TV voice of the Tigers and new lead MLB broadcaster for Sunday Night Baseball on NBC, about how he got his new gig, juggling jobs and employers, teaming up with different broadcast partners (including a besuited John Kruk) every week, how NBC approaches baseball, the AL Central’s mediocrity, Kevin McGonigle’s precocious success, Jason’s full-circle Bob Costas story, and Mr. Monopoly vs. Mr. Peanut. Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to espresso machine post Link to Nespresso wiki Link to Baumann on Thomson Link to MLBTR on Thomson Link to Paine on Thomson Link to Phillies’ record under Thomson Link to batter WAR under Thomson Link to pitcher WAR under Thomson Link to team defense Link to team run differentials Link to playoff odds changes Link to Gelb on Thomson Link to Cora report 1 Link to Cora report 2 Link to MLBTR on Crochet Link to Miller story Link to Soriano story Link to combined WAR leaderboard Link to MLBTR on Scherzer Link to Scherzer’s daughter’s letter Link to Baumann on Bazzana Link to MLBTR on Bazzana Link to 2026 FG top 100 Link to Bazzana at Prospect Savant Link to list of debut IBBs Link to The Devil Wears Prada 2 Link to Patrick Brammall wiki Link to Song Sung Blue Link to Tenet dialogue story 1 Link to Tenet dialogue story 2 Link to Nolan dialogue explanation Link to sound mixing story Link to MLBTR on Bazzana Link to Mexican League elevations Link to Octavio Hernández Link to Coors hangover article 1 Link to Coors hangover article 2 Link to Coors hangover article 3 Link to Benetti at Saberseminar Link to SBJ profile Link to NBC Sundays schedule Link to this Sunday’s schedule Link to Jason’s broadcast partners Link to Walton-Benetti story Link to Kruk’s suit Link to Curb “middling” scene Link to Ben on Albert/Stockton Link to interdivision records Link to bat weight research Link to Mr. Monopoly wiki Link to Mr. Peanut wiki Link to Mr. Peanut tweet Link to Benetti’s podcast Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSN MLB Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to dive into the Blue Jays and Red Sox series, experiences with players on a team bus in his career, Max Scherzer being on the IL, Trey Yesavage making his season debut and more.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Esler close out the week on Cash That Ticket, the sports betting podcast on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, with three NBA playoff Game 3s and a full MLB Friday card on the board. The guys are coming off a 3-and-2 individual week and a 6-and-4 combined mark, and they are locked in to finish strong. On the NBA side, the show opens with a deep breakdown of Celtics and 76ers in Philadelphia, where Dave admits he loves the Sixers at plus seven and a half despite his loyalty to Boston, pointing to VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey as two players capable of shooting right over the Celtics defense at home. Munaf fires back with a compelling multi-year trend under head coach Joe Mazzulla showing Boston at 12-and-2 straight up and against the spread in playoff road games following a loss, including five straight covers and seven wins in the last eight such situations, every one by at least eight points. He also notes positive shooting regression is coming for Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Sam Hauser after a combined cold night in Game 2. Moving to Houston, the short-handed Lakers hold a stunning two-game series lead with Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart having combined for 48 points in Game 2, and both hosts land on the Lakers plus eight and a half while debating whether the over makes more sense given how suppressed the total has become. Munaf makes the case that Reed Sheppard's 11 minutes of playing time in Game 2 is the single biggest problem for Houston's offense, and he names Kevin Durant points over 23.5 as his prop bet of the night given Durant's 41 minutes of usage and his role as the Rockets' primary scoring option in a must-win home environment. In Portland, Victor Wembanyama's concussion status dominates the conversation as the Spurs arrive with their best player officially listed as questionable. Both hosts lean the over given the pace rankings of both teams and Portland's higher three-point accuracy at home, while Dave endorses the Blazers team total over and names Robert Williams III points, rebounds, and assists over 15 at minus 122 as his best bet of the day, citing Williams' 11-point, nine-rebound, four-assist performance off the bench in Game 2. Munaf backs Jrue Holiday PRA over 27.5 on FanDuel as his other best bet, building the case around Holiday's 30 PRA in Game 2 and his locked-in usage for Portland. On the MLB side, Dave highlights the Nationals and White Sox over as a prime bullpen game spot with favorable weather and two of the worst relief corps in baseball, while Munaf adds the Brewers at plus odds against Paul Skenes, the Yankees team total over against Lance McCullers Jr., and the Cleveland Guardians riding a nine-and-one straight-up after-a-loss trend against Max Scherzer and Toronto. Use promo code PICK25 at pregame.com for 25 percent off everything including Uncle Dave's season-long best bet package and all-access football picks at an already-discounted price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices