Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Scherzer

Send us a textAbout 1/8th of the season is past so you can pretty much take #MLB player stats and multiply by eight. Tyler Soderstrom of the #athletics s is not going to hit 72 home runs. But #yankees  AaronJudge could definitely finish with 56 or more homers. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was taken out by a line drive foul ball last week in the #Mets #Twins series at Citi Field. Hoping that he's going to be ok but it was a scary thing. Is the National League really that much better than the American League this season?  It may seem so at first but it's too early to be certain. Might be that the top #NL teams #Padres #Dodgers #Cubs #Giants #Phillies and Mets are stronger than those in the #AL where the #Rangers & Yankees stand out. Is Manny Machado a sure-fire HOFer? He plays 3B which is generally underrepresented in the HOF. He's closer than you think and is in his 14th season of a stellar career. We talk about the slam dunk HOFers playing (Verlander, Scherzer, Kershaw), and others who are probably already there as well as those knocking on the door.Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

    Should Blue Jays fans be encouraged by the solid start to the '25 season, even though there have been obvious flaws and an offence not clicking on all cylinders. Mal and Griff discuss that, plus what to make of the Vlad extension press conference, Max Scherzer's relationship with his replacement Easton Lucas and what it means to a new-look rotation, how high leverage bullpen pieces have come together and more. They talk about unusual injuries through the years, plus a Top 5 list of Jays strikeouts in a game, a list dominated by Roger Clemens. Finally, there's the disappointing way Jackie Robinson Day handled by the Dodgers and by MLB. INDEX: 0:00 Intro    1:26 Attendance Concerns  3:45 Jays early success in AL despite flaws  5:24 Easton Lucas and Max Scherzer  6:57 Team concept and Lineup Construct  11:46 In praise of NL West   14:59 Hoffman and the bullpen     19:42 Clues from the Vlad Presser  24:43 Roster Moves and Springer   33:55 Rotation and Leverage   37:53 Jackie Robinson    42:45 Freak Injuries  48:13 Top 5 List Jays strikeout games   1:01:05 Ironbacks update   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

Justin and Patrick return for a Blue Jays vibe check. The team has a winning record on the backs of their pitching staff, and Vladdy finally hit a home run! The guys highlight Chris Bassitt, Yimi Garcia, Alan Roden, and Jeff Hoffman, and discuss what they would change about the batting order. Daulton Varsho, Erik Swanson, and Ryan Burr are nearing returns while Max Scherzer's status is up in the air.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the team's series against the Seattle Mariners (1:25). The skipper starts with the decision to send Davis Schneider down to Triple-A and the injury statuses of George Springer, Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. Then, he gets into Andrés Giménez coming back to earth, how he's preparing for Blue-Jay-killer Cal Raleigh, Anthony Santander getting into rhythm, the team's different feel from last season and much more. Later, Mariners TV play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (27:54) joins the show to discuss Raleigh's scorching stretch, Seattle's ceiling this season, Julio Rodriguez's inconsistency and what to expect from the Mariners' pitching staff in the weekend series in Toronto.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 couldn't afford to dig themselves an early hole this season, and they've managed to avoid doing exactly that. Chris Bassitt, Jeff Hoffman, and Yimi Garcia pitching like the best starter, closer, and setup man in baseball will certainly help in that regard. But whether their success will prove durable—whether enough offence will come, whether the rotation will hold, and whether the bullpen can continue to live up to an impossibly high standard while being relied-upon heavily—remains to seen.PLUS: Putting an over/under on Max Scherzer's innings pitched, figuring out the roster once Nathan Lukes returns (a conversation we had before Davis Schneider was optioned down to Buffalo), check-ins on Barger, Wagner, Clement, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Team discusses the Cubs' surprising roster moves, including Matt Shaw's demotion to Triple-A and the implications for prospects like Gage Workman. They debate Shaw's unorthodox batting stance, drawing comparisons to legends like Stan Musial and Barry Bonds, while unpacking the team's strategy against a tough upcoming pitching schedule.On the Cardinals' side, the conversation turns to fan frustration, low attendance at Busch Stadium, and the front office's inaction during the 2024-25 offseason. The hosts break down a provocative Redbird Rants article by Josh Jacobs, listing 11 fear-driven decisions under John Mozeliak's leadership, from passing on Max Scherzer to the controversial handling of Wilson Contreras. They also touch on the Cardinals' 8-8 start, highlighting bright spots like beating top pitchers, while lamenting their knack for losing to no-name hurlers.Beyond baseball, Ron delivers his Soccer Minute, recapping St. Louis City SC's recent struggles and their hunt for Bundesliga talent. The episode wraps with a nod to guest Braden's upcoming softball broadcast and a playful debate about whether Ian Happ is destined for the Cubs Hall of Fame. Tune in for laughs, insights, and the latest from two of baseball's fiercest rivals!Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X.Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss 10 hitters that are off to interesting early hitter stat lines, including Jazz Chisholm and Jacob Wilson.---00:00 Fred Pod 4-1500:30 Welcome01:45 Jacob Wilson10:00 Gabriel Arias12:11 BlueWire12:15 News and Injuries:12:30 Marcell Ozuna will miss the Jays series (hip)…..15:15 Jays notes - Easton Lucas, George Springer seems to have avoided a major injury….Max Scherzer has a setback18:40 Reds Moves… McLain, Hays, Diaz active Alexis Diaz won't be the closer right away22:15 Rooker/Kurtz25:15 VIVID Seats26:15 Polarizing Hitters28:00 Jose Altuve31:15 Jazz Chisholm Jr.33:30 Xavier Edwards34:45 Triston Casas36:50 Christian Yelich39:30 Dylan Crews43:00 Salvador Perez45:45 Jo Adell48:45 Christian Walker52:45 Marcus Semien54:15 Nolan Arenado57:30 Michael Toglia1:01:15 Alec Bohm---Vivid SeatsSwing into the season with MLB tickets + unbeatable rewards from Vivid Seats! Take in all the on-field action from the first pitch to the final inning with a great selection of MLB tickets. Plus, as a Vivid Seats Rewards Member, you can earn amazing rewards all year long just for buying! So, sign up today and start earning toward your next purchase.Get tickets today!(hyperlink: https://www.vividseats.com/?wsUser=948) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the NHL playoff races, how last night's results impact today's matchups, and they take a look at the results of the NHLPA player polls. Then, Sportsnet's Ryan Leslie joins the show (10:02) ahead of a must-win game for the Calgary Flames. Later, Julia Kreuz joins the show (31:30) to tee up tonight's Jays matchup against the Braves, discuss how Vladdy can help the Jays off the field, Max Scherzer's injury update, 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.

JD brings on Joseph Casciaro, lead Raptors and NBA reporter at theScore, to react to the Raptors locker room clean-out day and put a bow on their season (8:00). JD and Joseph chat about Scottie Barnes' improvements on defense and in leadership, how Darko Rajaković can be judged in a tanking season, what they'd like to hear from Masai Ujiri, next season's expectations and what may have gone overlooked. Afterwards, JD and Joseph look at the points of the interest in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays reporter, joins JD in-studio for the second hour to sift through the Jays' season thus far (52:00). JD and Arden discuss John Schneider's feel for taking out starting pitchers, how the Jays' base-running might improve, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a leader, how Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension impacts what's next with Bo Bichette, and the status of Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. The show finishes with discussion of Paddy Pimblett's star-power following his victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 (1:29:00). 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' 8-4 loss vs. the Braves to open the three-game series in Toronto. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Easton Lucas giving up eight earned runs - should the Jays run him out there for the next start given that Max Scherzer is not close to being ready? He also discusses another quiet night for the offence - can Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander turn it on to be more consistent going forward? Plus, he gets to Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman continuing to look good, and discusses Guerrero Jr. officially signing his 14-year, $500 million contract earlier in the day. 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 the show discussing the Blue Jays, starting with Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s new contract signed at a press conference in Toronto, highlighting ownership's presence and its significance. They also recap last night's game, where Easton Lucas struggled against the Braves, and provide updates on Max Scherzer. The duo then shifts to NHL action, covering a physical playoff preview, an unprecedented shootout, and an exciting NHL debut (34:01).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 General Manager Ross Atkins joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the team, the milestone mark for the franchise, the positive outlook of his career, the impact on Bo Bichette's future and bringing, Max Scherzer's injury status, the offense coming for the team and more.

Bayleigh and Chrystal chat about what's been happening in Major League Baseball since Opening Day. In this episode, they talk about: Tampa Bay Rays and the repairs to Tropicana Field Freddie Freeman's shower mishap Nathan Eovaldi's complete game Is it time for Max Scherzer to hang up his cleats? Colton Cowser is out and Gunner Henderson is back for the Orioles Atlanta is down bad, and perhaps karma is to thank Carson Kelly's cycle The Reds are breaking bad baseball records Lance Lynn's big news Garrett Crochet, Kristian Campbell, Ketel Martel, Jackson Merrill, and Brandon Pfaadt got paid State of our Sox Follow Bayleigh on Twitter and Chrystal on Bluesky.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 5-2 start wouldn't have been possible without some impressive hitting (02:40). Plus, Ben and Arden look at how the Jays can fill in for Max Scherzer (30:49) and discuss the much-improved bullpen (46:25).Additional audio from MLB.comContact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caThis podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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' hot start to the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr,'s contract value, Max Scherzer's nagging injury, George Springer's bounce back season, Andres Gimenez's power with the bat, the matchup against the Mets, Shohei Ohtani's clutch mentality and more.

The Blue Jays split a four-gamer with the Orioles to start the 2025 season, and then swept the Nationals at home. Max Scherzer may be out, but with performances like we've been seeing from the likes of Andrés Giménez, George Springer, and Easton Lucas, his absence has barely been felt so far. And so for this week's episode, knowing precisely what the answer would be, we went for a quasi-traditional Vibe Check. And folks, the vibes are good. (For now.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nats fell 5-3 in Toronto on Tuesday night to drop to 1-4 on the season.  Mark (Live from Canada) & Al begin with the bad pitching luck for starter Trevor Williams & flame throwing reliever Jose A. Ferrer.  They both were victims to instances such as infield hits and defensive miscues behind them.  Hear what franchise record Williams is quietly threatening Max Scherzer for.(17:45) The Nats offense had another subpar night in scoring just three runs.  Dylan Crews, who has been struggling at the plate, rested in favor of Alex Call in RF.  Call rewarded his manager's confidence with a pair of hits while hitting 8th in order.(21:00) CJ Abrams was by far the biggest bright spot for Washington as he filled up the box score in a franchise SS type of performance.  Abrams had a trio of hits, two of which were doubles, and made a tremendous defensive play up the middle.(25:35) Keibert Ruiz knocked in a pair of runs and continues to impact every game.  Ruiz drew a walk and has a five game hitting streak to start the season.(29:05) The Nats will have MacKenzie Gore on the mound on Wednesday in their hopes to avoid the sweep.  Should we be caught up in the 1-4 record? 

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, dive into the positives of the Blue Jays' start to the 2025 season including Andrés Giménez' surprising offensive output, Bo Bichette's return to form, and the strength of the bullpen, before getting into how the offence will look going forward, how the fifth starter spot should be managed with Max Scherzer on the shelf, and Giménez' spot amongst the best starts as a Blue Jay (00:00). Later, they shift to the Leafs, and the importance of winning the Atlantic Division to having playoff success (44:20). Then, former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby jumps on to discuss his new podcast The Blue Line, and continue the conversation around the Leafs ahead of their latest matchup with the Panthers, who has the edge if they meet in the playoffs, Anthony Stolarz' struggles against his former team, the effect Brad Marchand can have in Florida, and the prospects of a Battle of Ontario first round series (52:46). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:29:38).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Nationals to complete the series sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and they get to the five innings from Easton Lucas - will he continue to make starts in the rotation going forward if Max Scherzer stays on the IL? They get into George Springer's first home run of the year, and some standouts from the bottom of the order, including Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman in this game. Plus, Jeff Hoffman has been used a lot - is there any worry? They also hear live post-game comments from John Schneider, Easton Lucas, and George Springer. 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.

Former MLB Pitcher and Athletics Analyst Dallas Braden joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the comprehensive insight of the torpedo bats, the league's view of the bat, Max Scherzer's thumb injury impact, Bowden Francis' level on the mound, the Athletics' experience in Sacramento and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' line construction on the team, Max Pacioretty and Jani Hakanpaa getting back in the lineup and the Canadiens' matchup against the Panthers. The guys go around the sports world in the latest edition of Confirm or Deny, Max Scherzer receiving an injection in his thumb and Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring race for Wayne Gretzky's record.

Hour1 of the Big Show w/ Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show Patrick and GVP react to the Flames huge come from behind victory over the Colorado Avalanche. We hear from Adam Klapka and the guys dive into whether or not Dan Vladar should get more starts down the home stretch.  (22:22) Later on, Patrick is joined by Daniele Franceschi of SN 590 to break down the Jays opening weekend. The guys get into the hot start for Andre Gimenez, and the controversy of the Torpedo Bat. Then they get into Max Scherzer's injury and other notes from around the team. To close out their chat Daniele dives into the Toronto Maple Leafs push for an Atlantic Division title.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee off with Blue Jays radio colour analyst Chris Leroux (6:14) to set the stage for the Jays' second game against the Washington Nationals. They discuss the shocking early returns on Andrés Giménez, Bo Bichette's encouraging at-bats, Max Scherzer's injury, a rocky start from the relief crew and how MLB should deal with torpedo bats. Later, Sean Reynolds (25:46) joins the show from the road where he's following Alex Ovechkin's great chase for Gretzky's goal record. He weighs in on how the Capitals have managed the record chase, what it would mean to the organization and his expectations for Boston College star Ryan Leonard in his Caps debut.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.

JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, start the show discussing the start to the Blue Jays' season following their win over the Nationals, the pitching staff amidst Max Scherzer's injury,  and Andres Gimenez' solid first impression (00:00). Then, they dive into the NBA, starting with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP campaign, before projecting prospects that may be available to the Raptors in the draft, and react to the news that Darko Rajaković's contract option was picked up for 2026-27 (29:44). Later, The Ringer's Tate Frazier joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament, the feelings around Duke without Coach K, Cooper Flagg's dominance on the run to the Final Four, the depth amongst the top prospects in this year's draft class, and the future of NIL in college basketball (49:40). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:29:07). 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. 

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben and Brent discussing the emergence of Andres Gimenez and his long-term viability as the Blue Jays' cleanup hitter. Then, the guys dive into an early-season edition of Blue Jays Fact or Fiction, covering a multitude of topics including Anthony Santander's slow start and Alan Roden's breakout potential. Later, Jon Morosi (25:29) stops by to chat about MLB's new “torpedo” bat phenomenon, Gimenez's power surge to begin the season, Bowden Francis' ceiling in the Blue Jays' rotation, and Max Scherzer's ongoing injury issues. 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.

Today's word of the day is 'damn' as in Damn the Torpedos are is Yankees as in baseball as in new bats. What do you think about these new bats? Aaron Judge doesn't use them. A bunch of other Yankees who homered did. Is MLB going to get rid of these? (18:20) Max Scherzer is hurt. Max Scherzer told us he was going to get hurt. (24:40) Rafael Devers has been historically bad to start the season. Strike outs everywhere. Can't hit. Can't make contact. (34:21) Review: Reacher Season 3. (36:00) Let's talk about what MLB did about Opening Day. They gave customers who missed out due to some tech issues a discount on merch. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) The Final Four on the men's side is set. It's all top seeds. (48:00) The Memphis Grizzlies fired its head coach with 10 games left. A 4/5 seed in the NBA. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'damn' as in Damn the Torpedos are is Yankees as in baseball as in new bats. What do you think about these new bats? Aaron Judge doesn't use them. A bunch of other Yankees who homered did. Is MLB going to get rid of these? (18:20) Max Scherzer is hurt. Max Scherzer told us he was going to get hurt. (24:40) Rafael Devers has been historically bad to start the season. Strike outs everywhere. Can't hit. Can't make contact. (34:21) Review: Reacher Season 3. (36:00) Let's talk about what MLB did about Opening Day. They gave customers who missed out due to some tech issues a discount on merch. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) The Final Four on the men's side is set. It's all top seeds. (48:00) The Memphis Grizzlies fired its head coach with 10 games left. A 4/5 seed in the NBA. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportFantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Max Scherzer landing on the IL, the Blue Jays' opening series and the formation of the team's lineup. In the latest edition of Hayesy's List, Hayes lists the Stanley Cup Playoffs series he wants to see the most.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, Max Scherzer landing on the IL and his timeline of the injury, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s start to the season, the series against the Nationals and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' back-to-back against the Kings and Ducks on the California trip, the Atlantic Division chase in the standings, Max Scherzer landing on the IL and the Blue Jays' opening series. The guys also discuss the race towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record and John Tavares' contract value.

Los Yankees arrancan la temporada haciendo historia con un nuevo récord de jonrones en un inicio de campaña. Además, la polémica crece en la MLB con los "bates torpedos", Rafael Devers preocupa con su mal inicio, Jacob deGrom regresa al montículo, los Marlins ganan tres juegos de forma dramática, Max Scherzer se lesiona y Jonathan India sufre un fuerte pelotazo en la cabeza. ¡Todo el análisis en Baseball News!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

After a season opening series split with Baltimore, Justin and Patrick voice their concerns about Max Scherzer and the puzzling move to keep (and then DFA) Richard Lovelady over Ryan Yarbrough.The guys highlight Andres Gimenez, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, and Jeff Hoffman as standouts over the weekend. Congrats to Alan Roden on his first MLB hit.Before wrapping up the episode the guys discuss the Washington Nationals and the keys to winning the series. Stay tuned for a very cool episode later this week!

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gets into everything Maple Leafs after a successful weekend in California (6:00). JD and James get into Auston Matthews' recent play, Craig Berube's approach, the depth lines, rest versus accountability, faith in Anthony Stolarz, and what they want to see against the Florida. JD then lists some 'Stats You Should Know' from over the weekend (48:00). Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, Keegan Matheson, analyzes the Blue Jays bullpen and Yariel Rodriguez's place in it, Max Scherzer's thumb injury, Andrés Giménez as a clean-up hitter, George Springer's start, and the torpedo bat (52:00). JD wraps with thoughts on March Madness, before finishing the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week on the program looking back on the Blue Jays' opening series of the 2025 season. They dive into Max Scherzer's thumb injury that limited the veteran's debut in Toronto, Yariel Rodriguez' performance out of the bullpen, the options to fill out the rotation, George Springer's change in approach and the lack of power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their take on the "torpedo bat" the Yankees have implemented. Chris Leroux (31:20), former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the conversation to share his view the new bat technology being utilized, before weighing in on Chris Bassitt's 105-pitch outing and Rodriguez' form in Sunday's series finale. 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.

Former MLB General Manager, Jim Bowden, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his take on the Yankees' use of "torpedo bats", how the Blue Jays' signing of Max Scherzer looks in hindsight, and what's behind Rafael Devers' 0-for-16 start to the season. Jim also chats about Rōki Sasaki's rough outing for the Dodgers, as well as what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s agency being in attendance over the weekend. Blair and Barker wrap up with thoughts on Alan Roden's MLB debut, if his approach at the plate is sustainable, Bo Bichette's form to start to season, and what to expect heading into a three-game set with the Nationals (23:55). 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 Tablesetters! Episode 75 kicks off with a full breakdown of Opening Weekend across Major League Baseball—and we've got a ton to cover. Devin and Steve dive into the biggest stories making headlines just three games into the 2025 season. The Yankees stormed out of the gate with a 3-0 sweep of the Brewers, launching 15 home runs and tying an MLB record in the process. Behind their record-setting start? The debut of the much-hyped “Torpedo Bat,” designed by an MIT-trained physicist to increase barrel contact and reduce weak hits. Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. are all in on the new tech—but Giancarlo Stanton is already on the IL, and speculation is swirling about whether his elbow issues could be linked to this unique bat design. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session for the first time in over a month, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says there's still no clear timeline for his return to pitching. With L.A.'s stacked rotation, the club has the luxury of taking it slow—but how long will that last? Roki Sasaki, one of the most hyped international signings in years, is also drawing attention—but for the wrong reasons. Through his first two MLB starts, he's walked nine batters in under five innings, with fewer than 50% of his pitches going for strikes. We break down what's going wrong and why it may just be part of the growing pains. The Mets' offense was one of the biggest disappointments of Opening Weekend—just five total runs and 12 hits in a sweep by the Astros. Francisco Lindor is still hitless, and the lineup looks completely out of rhythm despite the addition of Juan Soto. And in Boston, Rafael Devers made unwanted history by becoming the first player in MLB history to strike out 10 times in his team's first three games. He's now 0-for-16 with 12 Ks through four games as the full-time DH—and Red Sox fans are already holding their breath. We also look at the biggest surprises across the league: the Cardinals and Padres sweeping the Twins and Braves, respectively, and which winless team—Atlanta, Minnesota, Detroit, or Milwaukee—should be most concerned. Plus, injury updates on Max Scherzer, Josh Lowe, and Gleyber Torres, and what we'll be keeping an eye on heading into Week 2. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod.

Happy Monday! Ben and Brent kick off the week by discussing the outcome of the Maple Leafs' California road trip, recent encounters with high-sticking incidents, Mitch Marner's pursuit of his first career 100-point campaign, and John Tavares' historic goal-scoring production in March. Later, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays' weekend split against the Orioles, the residual implications of Max Scherzer's injury situation, Andres Gimenez's strong weekend at the plate, and Kevin Gausman showing signs of recapturing his ace-level form (30:55).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Jeff Blair to discuss the Blue Jays' season-opening split against the Orioles, Max Scherzer's injury situation, the club's curious decision to part ways with Ryan Yarbrough, expectations for Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez's potential role moving forward, early returns on Will Wagner at third base, and the Yankees' controversial use of “torpedo” bats. Later, Frank Seravalli (26:20) stops by to chat about Niko Mikkola's antics against the Canadiens on Sunday, the top contenders for the Jack Adams Award, if the Maple Leafs would consider deploying a goaltending tandem during the post-season, and Alex Ovechkin inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. 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 Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 loss vs. the Orioles at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to Max Scherzer leaving the game after three innings of work due to right lat soreness - if he misses a significant period of time, who steps up? Can the team rely on Yariel Rodríguez as another starter if need be? They discuss the roster construction that had Richard Lovelady and Jacob Barnes enter the game - even if the backend of the bullpen has been fixed, is middle relief now an issue as well? Plus, they get into Bo Bichette's 4-for-4 day, including two doubles and a walk - should the extension conversation shift from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Bo if this keeps 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.

A look at the Toronto Blue Jays season opening defeat with Brayden Ewasko from the Locked On Blue Jays podcast. Get up to speed on everything you may have missed from the Jays off-season including player additions like Max Scherzer and Jeff Hoffman, Vladdy Guerrero Jr.'s contract situation and much more. Find the Locked On Jays podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio and be sure to follow Brayden on X at @Brayden5Ewasko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB Player and Foul Territory Host Cameron Maybin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the importance of a winning culture, the Blue Jays' team overview, facing Max Scherzer in his career, the Dodgers at the top of the league and Shohei Ohtani's incredible skill and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the second hour with Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (1:15) to share his impressions of the team ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. They discuss Alan Roden's early opportunity, Alejandro Kirk's importance, expectations for Max Scherzer, and the hierarchy in the bullpen. Later, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins (35:26) joins the show to discuss the latest in the organization's negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his evaluation of the team's offseason, takeaways from Spring Training 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (5:51) to chat about his expectations for Will Wagner and Alan Roden, the buildup to 'Opening Day' each year, whether Kevin Gausman can return to form, what classifies a good year for Max Scherzer, bullpen depth, Alejandro Kirk's workload behind the plate and on offence, and whether Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can find some comfort alongside Andrés Giménez in the infield. Then, MASN's Roch Kubatko (27:10) stops by to discuss the impact moving the left field wall closer to home plate will have for hitters at Camden Yards, who are the Orioles heading into the 2025 season, projections for Zach Eflin, not signing Corbin Burnes, if the team will look into calling up prospect catcher Samuel Basallo, and concerns for the aging pitching staff.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.

GriffsThePitch.com and Former Toronto Star Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the Opening Day roster for the team, Mark Shapiro's perspective of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his impending deal, Alejandro Kirk's extension in Toronto, George Springer and Max Scherzer looking for a bounce back season and more.

JD reacts to the action-packed weekend of sports, including Canada's men's soccer team victory over the Americans (00:00). JD then moves onto the Maple Leafs' lowly loss to the Nashville Predators (9:00) and brings on James Mirtle, senior NHL writer at The Athletic, to analyze Joseph Woll against Anthony Stolarz, why Craig Berube is demoting Scott Laughton, Morgan Reilly's free-market value, and Matthew Knies' contract extension numbers. JD then touches on some of the potential lottery picks he watched in college basketball over the weekend (46:30). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith gets into Alejandro Kirk's contract extension, Mark Shapiro's optimism about extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the biggest surprises from the final roster decisions, Alan Roden's opportunity and Max Scherzer's thumb injury (54:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:20:00)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.  

On the March 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Opening Series in Japan between the Cubs & Dodgers (6:05), why baseball needs to adopt Max Scherzer's idea for pitching (16:10) and Diamond Notes on the Athletics (1:21:15). He was joined by: Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (27:10) Jared Sandler - Broadcaster for the Texas Rangers (54:45) Seth Brown - A's Outfielder (1:39:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'good morning' as in MLB Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in baseball is back! The Tokyo Series is here. The crowd has been roaring for Shohei Ohtani. Baseball is back! (6:10) WV Governor is wants an investigation into the NCAA. What is happening? Is this The Onion? (12:40) What happened in the NIT? Was it any better there? NOPE! Look at South Alabama! (19:42) Are the Minnesota Twins ever going to stay healthy? Can it happen this year? Royce Lewis is hurt again. Byron Buxton has yet to play a full season. Carlos Correa is coming off injury. (25:10) Max Scherzer has a thumb problem. How bad could this get? (32:30) Review: The Franchise. (35:20) The Marlins can not have a practice squad. Sorry! (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the BEARS Act in Illinois. What in the world is this!? (42:40) Are the Pittsburgh Pirates choosing not to spend? Can the Pirates afford more? Are the Pirates pocketing money? (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'good morning' as in MLB Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in baseball is back! The Tokyo Series is here. The crowd has been roaring for Shohei Ohtani. Baseball is back! (6:10) WV Governor is wants an investigation into the NCAA. What is happening? Is this The Onion? (12:40) What happened in the NIT? Was it any better there? NOPE! Look at South Alabama! (19:42) Are the Minnesota Twins ever going to stay healthy? Can it happen this year? Royce Lewis is hurt again. Byron Buxton has yet to play a full season. Carlos Correa is coming off injury. (25:10) Max Scherzer has a thumb problem. How bad could this get? (32:30) Review: The Franchise. (35:20) The Marlins can not have a practice squad. Sorry! (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the BEARS Act in Illinois. What in the world is this!? (42:40) Are the Pittsburgh Pirates choosing not to spend? Can the Pirates afford more? Are the Pirates pocketing money? (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss the biggest NFL free agency moves of the day, whether Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be named MVP of the NBA, and if they agree with Max Scherzer's “qualified starter” idea. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices