Podcast appearances and mentions of Ricky Romero

The 2025 MLB season has finally returned, and with it comes more optimism for better days for the Toronto Blue Jays - with the Jays already back in action, Donnovan chats with former Jays ace Ricky Romero (47:50) on Alejandro Kirk signing a long-term extension, what's next in the extension department for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the health of the game overall (including the arm health for many young pitchers across MLB). Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Apple TV's Alex Faust (1:27:36), as Friday Night Baseball gears up for another season - they get into the Jays' chances of competing in a tough division, and touch on a few larger baseball topics, including the seemingly-unstoppable Dodgers. Plus, some good and bad news from Canada Soccer, as they dispatch the USA at the CONCACAF Nations League, but lose star Alphonso Davies to a torn ACL in the process. Donnovan brings on former Canada Soccer star Kara Lang (2:50) to discuss the tournament, her experience in rehabbing from a tough injury, and what she's looking forward to about the coming debut for the Northern Super League. 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 Blue Jay LHP Ricky Romero joins the show (33:35) to break down his time in Toronto. Including some awesome stories on Cito Gastin and Roy Halladay as well as thoughts on the current team. That comes after Johnny and Ave talk the Juan Soto saga and all the signings of the last few days.

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JD starts things off trying to keep the vibes high for the Blue Jays home opener tonight. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL Analyst and Host on Spittin' Chiclets, discusses what makes the Pittsburgh Penguins dangerous, tonight's matchup versus the Maple Leafs, and Sheldon Keefe's approach for spreading talent around the lineup (5:00). Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero explains how special home openers are in Toronto, the Ángel Hernández problem, José Berríos comfort zone, mental hurdles Alek Manoah is facing and the injury problems in baseball (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'! 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 today's episode we take a trip up North to reminisce on the career of former Blue Jays' ace Ricky Romero. We talk about how his rise to the MLB as well as how he became an All Star in 2011. Before we had Bichette, Vladdy Jr, and Gausman. we had Bautista, Encarnacion, and Romero.

Guests: Blue Jays past and present all-stars Ricky Romero, Jordan Romano and Vernon Wells. This week in "Deep Left Field," we convene an all-star roundtable with Vernon Wells, Jordan Romano and Ricky Romero, who combined to make six all-star teams as Blue Jays, to discuss what it's like to play in Toronto and how much opposing players enjoy coming here. The table also pushes back against some recent opinion columns from south of the border that suggested having Shohei Ohtani sign with the Jays would have been bad for baseball. What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.

In this episode, We talk with former big leaguer Ricky Romero. We discuss how he is giving back to his home town of East Los Angeles with his annual Baseball camp. We also discuss his time in Canada, playing in Tijuana and the time he almost became a Dodger. All this and much more.

Guest: Former Blue Jays left-hander and all-star Ricky Romero. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner goes deep with Ricky Romero about the Blue Jays as they head into the final stretch: How pitchers deal with the tear-your-hair-out frustrations of the Jays' offence, what needs to change the rest of the way and how every game needs to be treated with the urgency of a playoff game from here on out. Plus, his experience at Bautistapalooza!

The Blue Jays win the first game of their mini-series with the Phillies thanks to a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded! Host Blake Murphy recaps the game and weighs in on the Jays' good fortunes in the American League Wild Card race. Next up, former Jays infielder and current coach in the Royals system, Ryan Goins joins the program to chat about his transition to the coaching side of the game, before reminiscing about some of the most memorable playoff moments from his time in Toronto. Later, Blake enlists the help of Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to discuss how great the likes of Yusei Kikuchi and Cavan Biggio have been over the team's recent stretch (26:16). In the second hour, former Jay Ricky Romero looks back on being a part of José Bautista's Level of Excellence celebration this past weekend, and shares his perspective on Alek Manoah's demotion to Triple-A Buffalo (52:32). To close today, Blake focuses in on the visitors dugout by getting some insight on the Phillies from Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer (01:13:33). 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 hour 3 of the big show George and Matt are joined by former Blue Jays Pitcher Ricky Romero. Ricky gives his thoughts on how the entire Blue Jays pitching staff has looked so far this season as well as how the Jays can make a real push for the division.To wrap the hour, we have the Speargrass golf show and the best bloopers from the past week!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Guests: Blue Jays 1B/OF coach Mark Budzinski, Jays SS Paul DeJong, Red Sox 1B/DH Justin Turner This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner talks to Jays' coach Mark Budzinski for his assessment of the team at the 2/3 point of the season, introduces you to the newest Jay, Paul DeJong, and catches up with Justin Turner on his lengthy career and being college roommates with Ricky Romero.

Live from the Jays Care Golf Classic, we have an extra hour of The FAN Morning Show! Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero stops by our set to discuss his connection to the Canadian women's soccer team, the state of his golf game, Alek Manoah's encouraging outing on Sunday, his tumultuous 2023 season, the possibility of the Jays adopting a six-man rotation, the team's biggest needs heading into the trade deadline, his experience navigating the trade deadline as a player, and what makes Seattle such a special road trip. Later, Gord Stellick stops by (26:33) to chat about Ilya Samsonov being awarded a $3.5 million salary in arbitration, the Leafs' decision to forego a multi-year deal, the team's reported interest in Erik Karlsson, William Nylander's ongoing contract stalemate, and Tie Domi's impressive celebrity Rolodex. Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our Wake and Rake parlay! 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. 

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert host. Canada Basketball Head Coach Jordi Fernandez (12:02) talks about accepting the position to lead the country's basketball program, the excitement of working players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and his conversations with the Raptors when he interviewed with the organization. The Ringer's Seerat Sohi discusses the NBA hot stove and if the Raptors should be in the mix for Portland's Damian Lillard (28:10). Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Mitch Marner joins the show and talks about the importance of giving back through his Marner Assist Foundation, the honour of being named a Selke trophy finalist, and the new additions to team signed by GM Brad Treliving (49:48). Former Jays starter Ricky Romero looks ahead to the unofficial second half of the baseball season and shares his expectations for Alek Manoah going forward in 2023 (1:14:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee welcome in former MLB Pitcher and All-Star, Ricky Romero, to talk about his experience as an All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's performance in the Home Run Derby, and the return of Alek Manoah. Both the guys also look to see what the Jays could do to improve at the trade deadline. Finally, On the final thirty of the show, Luke Fox, NHL Writer for Sportsnet, comes on the show (25:53) to discuss where things could be at in William Nylander contract talks, why there is really no rush to sign him, who the Leafs might be looking at to add to their blue line, and how much they need depth scoring from the bottom six. 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.

We've arrived at the All-Star Break in Major League Baseball, but there's no stopping Jays Talk Plus! Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz jump in as guest hosts to preview this week's festivities in Seattle, starting with the always fun Home Run Derby which features the Blue Jays' own Vladimir Guerrero Junior! The pair discuss his entrance into the competition, how he has looked at the plate of late, and how he's grown as a player since the last time he was in the competition. Later on, former Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero checks in to also re-live a few of his career highlights including his draft and All-Star experience, before breaking down what he saw from Alek Manoah in his start on Friday and why he seems to be trending up (28:45). Kicking off the second hour, Ben and Julia make their picks for the Derby tonight and crown a champion (50:44)! Next up, Sportsnet's own MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins live from Seattle to share some of the things he's taken in including watching the Vancouver Canadians and the Jays' young stars at the Futures Game (01:16:42). Given it's the day home runs are featured, Julia and Ben look back on some of the most iconic long balls in franchise history throughout today's show! 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.

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with former Blue Jays pitcher and current MLB Network analyst Ricky Romero on Alek Manoah's struggles, and what it's like to struggle as a professional athlete, plus the boys analyze whether or not Baby Gronk is the new Drip King, or if he's just getting rizzed up by Livvy. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.  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.

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt open the hour with their thoughts on game three in the Stanley Cup Finals and discuss the key factors for the Panthers to turn things around. Afterwards, it's time for the penultimate edition of Brodie on the Beat! This week, Alex hit the streets  and asked the wonderful people of Calgary why they think the Flames are taking so long to name their next head coach. Afterwards, Ricky Romero joins the show to talk all things Toronto Blue Jays! As a former pitcher, Ricky fills us in on what could be going through Alek Manoah's head right now, explains his expectations for Manoah's eventual return to the Jays rotation, and dives into some of the bright spots he's seen from the Jays over the last stretch. We wrap the hour with your texts on the best fake aliases to use at the bar. 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 centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, former Jays pitcher Ricky Romero and Baseball legend Dusty Baker. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner sits down with Kevin Kiermaier for his monthly visit, talking about the state of the Jays, the demotion of Alek Manoah and when fans boo the home team. Ricky Romero checks in to discuss his demotion all the way to A-ball in 2013 and Dusty Baker speaks with reverence about his former teammate Cito Gaston.

On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays sent down their Opening Day starter Alek Manoah to the Florida Complex league. This comes on the heels of Manoah's start on Monday where he allowed 6 runs and only recorded one out and is a response to his astonishingly lacklustre 2023 season. How does this demotion compare to those made to Ricky Romero and Roy Halladay and where do the Blue Jays go from here with their pitch staff?Subscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report wherever you get your podcasts!Visit https://www.sdpn.ca/jbsr for more!Recorded: June 6, 2023Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more.Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Visit this episode's sponsors:https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpnFollow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Another day; another episode breaking down a Blue Jays loss. Host Blake Murphy brings on theScore's Jonah Birenbaum for some analysis of the Jays' recent woes including what's gone wrong in this recent stretch of poor play, and how to fix Alek Manoah and the lack of team scoring. Blake then turns the page to preview this weekend's upcoming series against the A.L. Central-leading Minnesota Twins with Do-Hyoung Park (31:40)! To start the second hour, we head back to Minneapolis with Matt Devlin, renowned voice of the Raptors and fill-in announcer for the Jays, to chat about the importance of playing opponents outside the division to help gauge this team (50:04). To wrap things up, former Blue Jays ace and 2011 MLB All-Star Ricky Romero dives into Alek Manoah's recent form and some of the potential reasons behind his sophomore slump (01:16:43). 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.

Today we take a look at the Jays in a losing streak and more drama with the Leafs as Kyle Dubas responds to Brendan Shanahan. First, Shi Davidi joins us from Tampa where he reminds Ben that the Jays are having a bad week but not a bad season. There is still a lot of time for the script to flip and we have to take a longer view instead of day to day. Next, Frank Seravalli reacts to the Dubas statement today (25:34), he details the power struggle between the pair and gives us a specific trade that was nixed. Finally from Frank, the best options for GM and why Brad Treliving makes sense (49:54). Later, Ricky Romero loves that Chris Bassitt called out his team and the Jays can't afford mistakes in this division. We end with Cam Jansen from the Cam and Strick podcast with insight into whether or not Doug Armstrong would leave the Blues for the Leafs + top candidates for the job (1:39:49).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.   

Tim and Jesse discuss the unveiling of the Outfield District at the Rogers Centre. Jamie Campbell and Joe Siddall (6:13) join the show to talk about the recent success of the Toronto Blue Jays. Ricky Romero (30:00) chats about the pitching talent of the Toronto Blue Jays so far this season. Elliotte Friedman (1:10:55) stops by to talk about the playoff push of the Calgary Flames and the Winnipeg Jets. 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 third hour of The Big Show, Derek Wills joins the program to tee up the Flames and the Canucks, explain why he thinks Mackenzie Weegar has been the Flames' best defenceman since the All-Star break, and discuss his newfound positivity for the Flames' playoff hopes!Later, former Blue Jays All-Star Pitcher, Ricky Romero, joins the program to share his thoughts on the debut of the pitch clock rule in the regular season,  how special of a player Shohei Ohtani is, and Alek Manoah's opening day performance against the St. Louis Cardinals!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. 

Tim and Jesse discuss the Toronto Blue Jays and their Opening Day win. Ricky Romero (28:52) joins the show to further analyze the Toronto Blue Jays and their Opening Day performance. Alvin Williams (53:40) chats about the Toronto Raptors as they make a push for the playoffs.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Blake start with Ricky Romero who reflects on what it's like starting on opening day – he did it twice! Today the Jays announced Alek Manoah would start next Thursday in St Louis. Ricky looks at the politics inside the clubhouse & what it actually means to be an “ace” of the team. Then, he shares with us a conversation that he had today with Alek Manoah after the news was announced that he was officially named opening day starter. Later a look at Yusei Kikuchi, why Dunedin was a HR haven and how new dimensions at home will impact the team (38:21). 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.

Ricky Romero (28:00) on the Blue Jays retiring the home run jacket. Renaud Lavoie (54:00) and Frank Seravalli (1:07:00) react to the breaking news of Ottawa acquiring Jakob Chychrun. Louie Debrusk (1:18:00) looks at the moves by the Oilers and Leafs.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.

Are the Houston Astros a baseball dynasty? The Raptors are enjoying their young guns. How the Bruins are rectifying their mistake in signing Mitchell Miller. Are the Leafs starting to show some growth from their past failures? Week 9 takeaways from the NFL with Brock Vereen. DJ & Jesse bring us the latest Plays of the Week. The birthday boy Ricky Romero weighs in on the world-champion Astros and says he hated playing against A-Rod. Stephen Brunt sits down with CANMNT manager John Herdman ahead of the FIFA World Cup.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson joined Rose and Rusic to discuss the latest topic surrounding the Stamps. He touches on the trade deadline and being a mentor to younger coaches.  Former Blue Jay Ricky Romero weighs in on the Blue Jays Wild Card matchup against the Mariners. He gives his take on the pitchers in this series.  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.

Ben welcomes former Jays pitcher Ricky Romero to the show who discusses the push for home field and what the Jays need to accomplish in their last 2 series of the season. Then Ricky recalls what it's like being a team out of the playoffs and how teams like the Red Sox might approach the Jays. Later (28:00) we head to Leafs camp with Luke Fox. Sandin gets a contract. Tavares still hurt. Marber playing D? Plus why Sheldon Keefe is Vegas favorite when it comes to first NHL Head Coach fired. 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. 

Sportsnet's Chris Black joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Jays' decision to intentionally walk Aaron Judge in the 10th inning, a vote in confidence for Tim Mayza, and what he's looking for in José Berríos' mechanics against the Yankees (04:04). Then, FanGraphs' Esteban Rivera chats about his transition from playing baseball to writing about the sport, how Bo Bichette's scissor kick has aided in his batting approach, and which team he would rather have the Yankees avoid in the post-season (29:22). Afterward, MLB Network Radio's Ricky Romero shares his experience playing at Rogers Centre when the game is on the line, Vlad Jr. embracing the big moments when it matters, if he would have pitched to Judge in extra innings, and his confidence level in Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman into the playoffs (49:46). Finally, MLB Network's Jon Morosi weighs in on manager John Schneider's decision to walk Judge, how dangerous the current Jays roster is compared to previous iterations, and how he views the current makeup of the squad post-trade deadline (01:13:50). 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 Athletic's Eno Sarris joins special guest host Ben Nicholson-Smith to chat about the consistency in José Berríos' outings, where he slots in a potential Wild Card series, his assessment of Ross Stripling's changeup release point, Stripling's next contract, and how the team should manage Alek Manoah's workload till the end of the season (03:09). Former Blue Jays First Base Coach Tim Leiper weighs in on what stood out from Jordan Romano's development into an elite closer, the balancing act of keeping players in the game after taking a hit in their at-bat, how much coaches and players pay attention to the scoreboard nearing the post-season, and his impressions on the new rule changes coming to the league in 2023 (26:14). Then, voice of the Fort Wayne TinCaps and the Jays this past weekend, Ben Shulman jumps on to share his takeaways from the series vs. Baltimore, George Springer finding his form nearing the playoffs, how to split the workload between Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen, and the magnitude of the next four series including the Rays and Yankees (48:47). Afterward, Former Jays Pitcher and Sportsnet contributor Ricky Romero discusses what impresses him most about how Manoah goes about his outings, how a pitcher takes care of their body through a long baseball season, and how he expects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to perform in meaningful games down the stretch (01:12:22). 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.

Tim and Jesse break down Game 1 of the Blue Jays doubleheader against the Rays. Ricky Romero (24:00) joins to help solve the Rays. Blue Jays Central Producer Chris Black (37:00) explains Vlad Jr's hitting woes. Plus, NFL Network's Judy Battista (1:13:00) talks Monday Night Football.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.

Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, joins Ailish to discuss Joe Burrow's turnover-filled Week 1 performance, Aaron Rodgers' visible frustration during Sunday's loss to Minnesota, Dak Prescott's injury and the dysfunction in Dallas, Russell Wilson's return to Seattle, and Lamar Jackson turning down a long-term extension with the Ravens. Afterwards, Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays closing out their road trip with a bullpen day in Texas, the team's rotation plans for this week's pivotal series against Tampa, and Bo Bichette's torrid production in September (30:45). 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

Tim and Jesse discuss the monster season Alek Manoah is having and his role moving forward on the Blue Jays. Cabbie Richard (29:00) to talk Week 1 NFL betting. Ricky Romero (49:00) helps break down the Jays and O's series. Plus, Adam Rank welcomes back the NFL. 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 Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to discuss how Bo Bichette's process has lead to his improved plate awareness and strides in defensive runs saved, before focusing in on the state of the bullpen ahead of the post-season (03:57). Sideline reporter and play-by-play voice for the Orioles Melanie Newman breaks down the O's decision to change pitchers right before Monday's double-header, how Brandon Hyde has juggled the pitching staff, Gunnar Henderson's performance around the diamond since being called up, and the importance of Baltimore's remaining schedule against Toronto (31:34). Later on, Ricky Romero of the "Spin Rate" podcast stops by to chat about the relationships between umpires and pitchers, umpire scouting reports, the momentum of the Jays' starting rotation since late August, and his assessment of Mitch White's pitching arsenal (01`:15:25). 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.

Jesse and Ailish discuss the legendary career of Serena Williams after her final match. Ricky Romero (25:00) discusses the reception in Pittsburgh for Alek Manoah. Blue Jays legend Dave Stieb (45:00) calls in on the 30-year anniversary of his no-hitter. Plus, Rich Gannon (1:10:00) talks about what's coming up in Week 1 of the NFL. 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.

With Donnovan Bennett and Jesse Rubinoff filling in for Tim Micallef, Avalanche Stanley Cup champion Cale Makar (23:49) joins the show. Ricky Romero (50:10) hops on for some Jays talk. Caroline Cameron (37:18) is in New York for what could be Serena Williams' final match. Sam Acho (1:14:51) helps tee up the NFL season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Tim and Jesse recap the start to the CP Women's Open. James Blake (37:00) joins the show to talk about Serena Williams' final tournament and the US Open. Plus, Ricky Romero (56:00) joins to preview the Blue Jays as they look for a sweep against the Red Sox. 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.

Tim and Jesse discuss Deshaun Watson's suspension and fine in the NFL-union settlement. Elliotte Friedman (27:00) joins the show to talk about Nazem Kadri signing a long-term deal with the Flames. Plus, Ricky Romero (55:00) joins to preview the Jays' series against 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 Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith to share his reaction on the Blue Jays signing Jackie Bradley Jr. and discusses his fit with the team (00:15). Then, Blake recaps the series opener against the Orioles and Yusei Kikuchi's struggles, before we hear post-game comments from interim manager John Schneider (07:10). Ricky Romero of MLB Network and the "Spin Rate" podcast jumps on to discuss the lack of depth starters with Kikuchi continuing to search for a good outing, ways to build off a rough start, and what he expects out of Alek Manoah in tonight's matchup (25:28). Former catcher and current Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph weighs in on how much a catcher can help a pitcher who's not finding his groove, their ability to read how batters are adjusting from behind the plate, and how hot it gets at Camden Yards (51:00). Afterward, we check in on the Blue Jays prospects with Doug Fox, author of the "Summer Ontario Baseball Broke the Colour Barrier" and writer for Future Blue Jays. He shares his thoughts on Ricky Tiedemann's AA debut, where he's at in his development, and if Yosver Zulueta & Hayden Juenger are candidates to help the main roster's bullpen in September (01:10:12). 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.

Erin Ambrose, defenceman for the Canadian women's hockey team, joins Ailish to discuss her experience winning Gold at the Beijing Olympics, the ongoing Hockey Canada hearings, and her interest in working for an NHL team after her playing career concludes. Afterwards, Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in to chat about the Rogers Centre renovations, Yusei Kikuchi's encouraging outing against the Tigers, and what it's like navigating the trade deadline as a player (25:50). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to relive Buck Martinez's return to the booth with him, the offence putting up big numbers on the board, which areas of their roster could they upgrade or move in preparation for a potential Wild Card series, and if there's pressure on the front office with Yusei Kikuchi returning to the mound before the trade deadline (2:24). MLB Network's Adnan Virk weighs in on Mike Trout dealing with back issues, if there's an arms race between the American League teams, and why he thinks the Jays could be aggressive ahead at the deadline (49:29). Afterward, Former Blue Jays and MLB analyst Ricky Romero jumps on to chat about playing in the Jays Care golf tournament, his experience of dealing with injuries and making a return, the adjustments for Kikuchi, and why there's trust from the pitcher's catcher (1:07:53). 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.

Donnovan Bennett steps in for Tim as he and Jesse preview the second half of the Jays' season. Nav Bhatia (30:00) joins the show to talk about the Superfan Fantasy Basketball Camp. Plus, Ricky Romero (48:00) and Shi Davidi (50:00) preview the Jays' series against the Red Sox. 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.

Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation Pre and Post-Game, stops by to discuss Nazem Kadri's free agency situation, Colorado's cap crunch, and the Leafs' off-season thus far. Later, Ricky Romero joins Brent and Sam to chat about last night's MLB Home Run Derby, his experience being an All-Star in 2011, Vlad Jr.'s reputation around baseball, and Juan Soto's uncertain future in Washington (25:12). 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.

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the show to discuss Alek Manoah's rough start against the A's on Monday, the rotation's reliance on Manoah and Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios' underwhelming first half of the season, and if Yusei Kikuchi can build on his last outing against Tampa. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Nick Kypreos' latest reporting regarding the lack of negotiations between the Leafs and Jack Campbell (19:09). Then, they head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (28:49).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Tim and Jesse recap the Jays blowout loss to the Orioles with Ricky Romero (0:00). James Sharman (1:06:00) joins to talk about the host city announcements for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Kenny Smith (1:12:00) calls in to discuss what might be the final game of the NBA Finals. 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.

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Gabriel Moreno's debut weekend, if Moreno can earn a permanent roster spot for the rest of the season, Kevin Gausman's reduced splitter usage in his outing against Detroit, and Ross Stripling's simplified approach on the mound. Later, Sportsnet NBA columnist Michael Grange stops by to chat about how the 2022 Warriors compare to Golden State's 2019 Finals team, Steph Curry's impressive fitness level and how it's aided his longevity, and Andrew Wiggins' impressive play during the Finals (28:40). 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.

Craig Simpson, former NHL forward, two-time Stanley Cup champion, and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss the Leafs generating momentum from their penalty kill, Toronto learning from their past playoff shortcomings, and the atmosphere inside Scotiabank Arena during Game 1. Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero checks in to chat about Toronto's recent offensive dryspell, Alek Manoah's dominant start to the season, Bo Bichette starting to find his rhythm at the plate, Nate Pearson's journey to get back to the Big Leagues, and Kevin Gausman's unique pitching repertoire (22:11). 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.

Host of Off The Mound and World Series Champion pitcher Ryan Dempster weighs-in on Mets starter Chris Bassitt's comments on the game's “bad baseballs” and how teams can elevate their game when a particular pitcher is starting on the mound (01:34). Later on, former Blue Jays' All-Star Ricky Romero discusses Kevin Gausman's splitter, what it's like as a pitcher to possess a devastating pitch like it, and his thoughts on Bassitt's comments and the Blue Jays in the early-going (29:14).  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.

Ricky Romero stops by to chat about his Lakers fandom, what it's like getting the ball on Opening Day, José Berríos getting the nod for Friday's opener, expectations for Berríos this season, Alek Manoah looking to build off his impressive rookie campaign, and Nate Pearson missing the start of the season due to mono (0:41). Next, the morning crew reacts to the news that José Ramírez has signed a five-year, $124M extension with Cleveland (22:40). To wrap, Mitch Marner's personal performance coach, Dan Noble, phones in to talk about training with Mitch, and how he responded last summer after the Leafs' disappointing playoff loss (32:49).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.