Podcast appearances and mentions of Rogers Centre

The Blue Jays snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday afternoon with a 1–0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Toronto now sits at 46–52 and remains 3.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot as the teams prepare for the rubber match at Rogers Centre.On game preview 99 of Flight Deck, hosted by Dan Riccio, we break down Shane Bieber's best performance since joining the Blue Jays. Bieber earned his first victory of the season after throwing six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and two walks while striking out six. Could this be the outing that finally gets Bieber's season back on track?Toronto's bullpen made the one-run lead stand up. Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland combined for three scoreless innings, with Varland pitching a perfect ninth to record his 20th save of the season. After the pitching staff surrendered 12 runs in the series opener, how encouraging was this complete turnaround?The offence did just enough to secure the victory. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled in the fourth inning before George Springer drove him home with the game's only run. Guerrero finished with two hits and showed more signs of breaking out, but Toronto managed only five hits overall. Can the Blue Jays produce a more complete offensive performance in the series finale?We'll also look back at a special afternoon at Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays honoured the 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams and unveiled a new statue commemorating Joe Carter's iconic walk-off home run.Looking ahead, Trey Yesavage takes the mound against Sean Burke in Game 3 of the series. Yesavage enters with a 4–4 record, a 3.72 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 75 innings. He'll be looking to bounce back after walking seven batters and throwing only 20 strikes over 1.2 innings against San Diego in his shortest outing of the season.Burke enters at 6–4 with a 3.41 ERA, 115 strikeouts and a 1.17 WHIP over 105.2 innings. Can the Blue Jays solve one of Chicago's most reliable starters, take the series and build some momentum before beginning a four-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays?Finally, with Toronto still seven games below .500 and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, is a series victory enough to keep the Blue Jays in the buyer conversation? Or does Ross Atkins need to see an extended winning streak before committing to this roster?We finish with Dan'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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-4 loss to the White Sox to open their three-game series at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Spencer Miles' difficult second inning, the Jays continuing to squander important opportunities at the plate, and what direction the front office should take with the trade deadline approaching.   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' 1-0 win vs. the White Sox to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to Shane Bieber's six shutout innings - was this his best start of the season, and what would Bieber turning his season around mean for the Jays moving forward in 2026? They get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pair of hits including a double, Ernie Clement making some great defensive plays, and discuss the importance of the next two weeks against division opponents when it comes to the team's direction at the trade deadline. Plus, they chat the pre-game ceremonies honouring the back-to-back World Series champions in 1992 and 1993, and discuss the statue of Joe Carter being unveiled in front of the Rogers Centre.   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.

Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein kick off Friday morning by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays return of action tonight against the Chicago White Sox! They dive into the three major storylines they're watching closely in the second half, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s outlook heading down the stretch, the team's reliance on the bullpen, and how to get more length from the starters as the season progress. The guys also take a look at the statue of Joe Carter being unveiled on Sunday and ask which other Blue Jay would deserve a statue at Rogers Centre? After the break, the guys listen back to LeBron James' comments as he navigates his free agency and debate what factors are playing deciding roles that might not have earlier in his career. The guys question how long he will drag this out for and why is Adam Silver delaying the 2026-27 schedule release until LeBron decides. 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.

Pat Borders, two-time World Series champion and World Series MVP, joins Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning live from the Jays Care Golf Classic! He reflects on the evolution of the catching position, his unique retirement, life in the minors, the importance of team chemistry, the highlights of his career, and his impressions of the current Blue Jays. Later, former Blue Jays outfielder Shannon Stewart reflects on choosing baseball over football, joining the Jays following their back-to-back World Series titles, and the modern day fan experience at Rogers Centre, while sharing some stories from the game along the way! 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 this Canada Day edition of the Blue Jays Way podcast, Curtis and Tristian discuss Bo Bichette's emotional return to the Rogers Centre, the Jays pitching struggles, and so much more!

Perhaps you've heard, but Sean Keys has had a meteoric and completely unexpected rise through the Blue Jays system so far this year, reaching the majors by the end of June and making his name known throughout the nation on Canada Day with an impact home run to help propel the club to a series win amid what has easily been their worst stretch of a dismal season. The 23-year-old now has more home runs at Rogers Centre this year than Vladimir Guerrero Jr.In other words: things could be worse. Well, maybe except for that last bit, I suppose. But they were a whole lot worse just a few days ago!Unfortunately, they could certainly go south again quickly.Vlad is still a mess. Springer and Kirk aren't much better. Bieber and Yesavage, despite some positive steps, have questions still to answer. And even though the Jays could theoretically coast somewhat into the All-Star break with series against the disappointing Mariners, Giants, and Padres, all nine games against those foes will be played on the road, as they're about to embark on a difficult three-city west coast road trip.And the week we talk all about it! Plus the return of Bo Bichette, a check-in on Arjun Nimmala and JoJo Parker, obligatory fifth starter stuff, and more!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden to break down the loss to the Astros including Shane Bieber's return. Johnny Prokos (30:51) of the “Johnny I Pro Show” comes in-studio to discuss his family hotdog stand outside of the Rogers Centre, his Blue Jays fandom and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs' Ben Clemens (49:55) analyzes the changes in how prospects are evaluated and what the numbers suggest about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Lastly, Sam Blum (1:20:33) of the Athletic discusses what players are saying on the looming MLB lockout. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Arden Zwelling. They discuss Shane Bieber's season debut, his role in the rotation amid injuries, and whether Kazuma Okamoto is the Blue Jays' clutch hitter. Arden shares his views on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing struggles and factors affecting his performance at Rogers Centre. They then welcome Footy Prime host James Sharman (24:11) to talk about Canada's historic opportunity to win their World Cup group. Topics include replacing Ismael Kone, Stephen Eustáquio's fitness, and the significance of the match against Switzerland. They also address Jesse Marsch's aggressive strategy and Alphonso Davies' involvement. 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 the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with a pair of Blue Jays pitchers: Shane Bieber (20:12) and Jeff Hoffman (27:38). Plus, Sho Alli chats with pitcher Kevin Gausman in the dugout down at the Rogers Centre (1:36).   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.

Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

The hardware has officially been handed out, the championship banners are being printed, and the boys are finally back together to handle the fallout! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson is reunited with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson for the first time since last week. Between Dusty tracking the madness locally in Edmonton and Hustler holding it down in Winnipeg, the fellas have a massive amount of catching up to do before attacking today's sports betting card. Grab your notebook—let's break down a historic weekend in sports from every single gambling angle. On Today's Show: Championship Weekend Review: We officially have champions crowned on both the ice and the hardwood! The Carolina Hurricanes put a definitive end to the Stanley Cup Final with a spectacular 3-0 shutout victory in Game 6 over Vegas, while Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks finished off their gritty run to capture their first NBA title in 53 years. The boys look back at the final lines, evaluate the player prop payouts, and take an early look at next year's look-ahead futures board. The Connor Hellebuyck Rumour Mill: Shifting over to Hustler's neck of the woods, a massive off-season storm is brewing in Winnipeg. With the postseason officially over, league-wide whispers are getting incredibly loud surrounding the future of elite netminder Connor Hellebuyck. Is the former Vezina winner officially on the trading block this summer? The boys talk about potential landing spots, the massive trade value he commands, and how a blockbuster move would completely shake up the NHL betting landscape. Blue Jays Slumping Down East: It was a rough weekend sequence for Canada's team at the Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays fell flat in their weekend series finale against the New York Yankees, dropping an 8-3 decision. The guys look at the current AL East standings, evaluate their shrinking postseason futures value, and find the sharpest spots to back them (or fade them) moving forward. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The Blue Jays are coming off an impressive series win against the Orioles, and with the help of their new elite catcher Brandon Valenzuela. But with an Alejandro Kirk return looming, what will the Blue Jays do with Valenzuela? Also, the Blue Jays have a massive series against the Phillies coming up. can they stop a red hot pitching staff at the Rogers Centre? Let's discuss right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays opened a critical home stand with a comeback win over the Orioles, but the competition only gets tougher as the Philadelphia Phillies arrive at Rogers Centre. On this episode of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle recaps Toronto's 6-4 victory over Baltimore. We break down Gausman's outing, the Orioles' four-run frame, and the Blue Jays' explosive response in the sixth inning that completely changed the game. Then, the Blue Jays welcome the Phillies for a three game set. Adam previews tonight's pitching matchup between Patrick Corbin and Cristopher Sánchez, discusses how Toronto can attack one of the league's most dominant starters, and how keep the bats hot coming off of yesterday's game. We also discuss the latest roster moves, updates on Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Alejandro Kirk as the Blue Jays inch closer to getting key contributors back from injury. We close with Adam's daily picks presented by bet365. We're 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-3 loss vs. the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts - what happened with Trey Yesavage in the sixth inning? Was John Schneider culpable for not having someone up in the bullpen sooner, or is that hindsight? They also get into the team not executing the little things well - is that fixable in the short-term, and can they get it together during this homestand?   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 Zach Worden of the Bird's Eye View podcast to talk about Chad Dallas' outing, Toronto's approach at the plate and some of the intriguing prospects in the farm system. Following that, MASN's Rob Long (30:31) discusses the Baltimore Orioles heading into their weekend series against the Blue Jays. Blue Jays Central's Kevin Pillar (49:39) breaks down how Toronto got to Chris Sale and what players returning from injury can do for team morale. Lastly, Brock McGillis (1:17:13), LGBTQ+ advocate and speaker, reflects on the importance of Pride Night as the Rogers Centre celebrates it on Friday night for the seventh year. 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 discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s decision to challenge a strike in the first inning. Arden Zwelling (10:46) joins from Atlanta to break down the Blue Jays' plan for Simeon Woods Richardson and last night's loss to the Braves. Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins to discuss Davis Schneider's crazy walk rate with the Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays DJ Richie Guzman (49:59) pops by to discuss the playlist he has and how he sets the mood at the Rogers Centre. Lastly, Fangraphs' Meg Rowley (1:16:10) talks Mariners and Louis Varland's season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays' 8-2 series-opening loss to the Miami Marlins, Yohendrick Piñango's defensive miscues, the Jays' struggles against starting pitching, how the missing personnel due to injuries have hindered the team's offensive production and Trey Yesavage's outing. Then, Dominican-Canadian and Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez joins the guys (22:14) to chat about returning to the Rogers Centre, how different he is as a player on and off the field compared to when he was with the Jays and now with Miami, preparing against starting pitchers with a big arsenal, how he has adjusted to pitcher's adjustment to his hitting, what it was like facing Yesavage's high release point, if the Marlins can go onto play meaningful games late in the year, and working alongside second basemen Xavier Edwards.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. the Marlins to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the messy baseball on display at the Rogers Centre - have opinions changed on Yohendrick Piñango after a few misplays in the field? They also discuss the lack of offence on the Jays part, the outing from Trey Yesavage, the usage of the bullpen, and also get into Tanner Andrews making his major league debut after a number of years in the minors.   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 talk to Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:40) ahead of the team's return to the Rogers Centre, where they will host the Pittsburgh Pirates. The skipper shares injury updates, reflects on the Jays' road trip, Andrés Giménez's approach adjustments, Adam Macko's potential, Brandon Valenzuela's game-to-game growth, what a save against the Yankees means for Jeff Hoffman, and much more. Jeff continues on the Friday edition solo, and he weighs in on who will be the odd men out with Alejandro Kirk and Nathan Lukes nearing a return. To close out the week, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan stops by (24:50) to discuss Tarik Skubal's rapid progress after undergoing elbow surgery, whether he'll factor into this year's trade deadline, what Gerrit Cole's return means for the AL East landscape, why teams stay away from high school arms in the draft, and what the Jays can expect from the Pirates this weekend. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to one of the biggest swings of the season, a Daulton Varsho walk-off grand slam in extra innings! How important is it that the team avoided a second straight sweep at the hands of the Rays heading into an off-day? Could this be the turning point of the season? Plus, they discuss Dylan Cease hurling seven innings of one-run ball - with now three straight outings of seven innings, has Cease become the team's ace?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss in extra innings vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre to also lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the difference between these two teams - is there a stark difference between the Blue Jays and Rays even at this point of the season? They get into the offence only notching one hit off Shane McClanahan, why the team continues to get locked down by elite pitching, the performance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Yohendrick Piñango's place on the roster - when players come back, should Piñango stay with the club?   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.

Let's go Blue Jays! Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks because we're hitting the Rogers Centre (a.k.a. the Skydome) with comedian and actor, Paloma Nuñez (she/her) for a real grand slam of an episode about Canada's baseball team; The Toronto Blue Jays! Learn about the 92/93 World Series, the most legendary Blue Jays players, the biggest hits, most controversial bat flips, and what the heartbreaking 2025 world series meant to Jays Fans. Plus, Paloma tells us about the time she won a car.   The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Angels in the series finale at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Eric Lauer giving up six earned runs in five innings of work despite not getting the start - if he can't get it together, is his time as a Blue Jay potentially coming to an end? Who are some good options in the system that could replace him? They also discuss the bats getting locked down by José Soriano - was there more the Jays offence could have done, especially Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is the lack of power concerning? Plus, they get into Spencer Miles' three scoreless innings - what does the future look like for him?   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 today's pregame episode setting up this afternoon's rubber match at Rogers Centre. They discuss George Springer's activation from the 10-day IL, Eloy Jiménez' subsequent DFA, and Eric Lauer's start today, before looking back on Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. They break down Trey Yesavage's strong form his return to the mound, Kazuma Okamoto heating up at the plate, the Hoffman-Rogers-Varland bullpen experience, and some eye-popping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stats. Later, Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux (26:25) join the guys live from the Sportsnet 590 The FAN radio booth for a roundtable chat! They touch on a variety of topics including the Jiménez' decision, Okamoto's form, Vladdy's April, the state of the rotation, Yesavage's return, Lauer's start, and Hoffman's new role. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener down at the Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and get right to the offence getting on base three total times (two hits and a walk) - how much credit does Ranger Suárez deserve, and how much blame do the bats deserve on the other side? Plus, they get to Dylan Cease allowing four earned runs over 5.2 IP, and discuss whether or not there was anything up with him during the game.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Guardians at the Rogers Centre for a second straight series win! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big day for Jesús Sánchez, who had three of the team's four runs today - can he continue to be a big contributor in the middle of the order? They discuss Louis Varland shutting down the Guardians for a second straight day - should he be anointed as the team's permanent closer? Plus, they get to Patrick Corbin's 4.2 IP of two-run ball, a job well done by Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a big on-base day, and discuss the turmoil in Boston ahead of a three-game series vs. 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.

Kourtney is joined by Kara Bieber, mom, entrepreneur and wife of Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber.  Kara talks about her quick trip up to Toronto for a very special opening day at Rogers Centre.  The two chat about Spring Training in Dunedin, Florida and the charm of the small town.  They compare Spring Training locations in Arizona vs. Florida and the perks of each.  Kara shares the story of how she met Shane through their college connection of UCSB.  She recalls the experience of being traded from Cleveland to Toronto at the deadline and being welcomed into Toronto.  Kourtney compliments Kara on her fashion, especially her game day looks and she shares how she got into putting outfits together.  She explains how she started Kinlike to bring women together and promote small female owned businesses as well as her skincare line, Telt.  They talk about balancing schedules and thriving under chaos and pressure.  They wrap up the episode with a fun round of rapid fire questions!   Social media: Follow Kara Bieber - instagram.com/karamaxinebieber Follow Holding Kourt - instagram.com/holdingkourt Follow Kourt - instagram.com/court_with_a_K  

The Dodgers are back in Toronto! Tim Cates gets you ready for first pitch at the Rogers Centre. Mookie Betts gives an update on his oblique injury. A Hoffy Magical Moment from Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. DV catches up with Game 7 hero, Miguel Rojas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 14-2 loss vs. the Dodgers in the series opener at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the short outing for Max Scherzer - after hearing about the forearm tendonitis, what could that mean for the rotation going forward? They get into another listless outing for the offence as well - even with a bug going around the clubhouse, do the bats deserve some blame?   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 Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up where they left off last season, sitting in 1st place in the National League West with a 7–2 record. While they've had early-season success, the Toronto Blue Jays aren't exactly in the same form just yet this season. However, the Jays are looking to turn their early season around with a big rematch starting on Monday. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the weekend in baseball, which saw the Dodgers sweep the Washington Nationals and the Blue Jays get surprisingly swept by the Chicago White Sox. With the 2025 World Series rematch set to take place in Toronto, the Jays will face some familiar faces, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Will the Dodgers be able to repeat their success at the Rogers Centre like last October? Later, Jake and Jordan get into the rough weekend the Boston Red Sox had at Fenway Park against the San Diego Padres that saw them drop two out of three and now has them sitting at an MLB-worst 2–7 record. They also discuss the incredible defensive game from Jo Adell, where he robbed three home runs, as well as the highly anticipated debut from Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin and the New York Yankees failing to sweep the Miami Marlins after a shaky bullpen effort. 1:08 - The Opener: Dodgers-Blue Jays set for rematch 24:42 - How Sweep It Is: Konnor Griffin's debut 35:50 - Around The League: Red Sox rough start to 2026 46:44 - Jo Adell robs three home runs 52:07 - Turbo Time: Yankees fail to sweep Rays 57:06 - Justin Verlander heads to the IL Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about all things Toronto and Rogers Centre.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing the Blue Jays' hot start and popularity in Toronto. The boys chat about the increased attendance at Rogers Centre and the constant buzz around upcoming matchups, before comparing their momentum to the Maple Leafs' recent struggles. What can the Leafs learn as they approach the end of their season? After the break, they examine concerns with the Blue Jays' bullpen, before being joined by Sportsnet writer Nick Ashbourne. Together, they highlight positives from the recent homestand, evaluate the starting rotation's ability to handle injuries, and assess the lineup's potential despite key absences. They close this hour with reflections on the Dodgers' current dominance in baseball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Rockies down at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to six innings of one-run ball from Max Scherzer - how needed is this with the rotation depth getting tested early in the season? They discuss Tyler Heineman both behind the plate and calling the game for Scherzer, the offence breaking through in the seventh, and also get to the usage of the bullpen. Plus, who is the long man for the Jays right now?   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' 14-5 loss vs. the Rockies in the series opener at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Cody Ponce departing the game early with an injury. Can the rotation weather another big injury if Ponce is forced to miss time? They discuss the struggles of Brendon Little - with one more minor league option remaining, is it time to send him down? Who could the team replace him with? Plus, Kazuma Okamoto rocked another home run - how has his play looked both offensively and defensively?   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.

Roz kicks off spring by confessing all the places he's gone barefoot, while the team vents about misleading triple‑decker sandwiches, expensive underwear habits, and how badly drivers handle fire trucks on the road. There's a wild Helluva Story from Joseph, who survived a terrifying childhood animal attack, a viral heated argument in Jamaican Parliament, and Chloe's painful cooking accident. Plus, birthday love for a longtime listener, debate over whether Roz's friends “Frank” and “Carl” actually exist, a look at new Blue Jays eats at Rogers Centre — and Maurie interviews Blue Jays great Kevin Pillar ahead of the new season.

Big Show + with Shan VIrjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss the Flames staying hot despite selling at the deadline. Then, the guys ask the question, 'Are playoffs a possibility/' Next, they discuss the continued strong play of Zayne Parekh and if he has arrived on the scene.   (26:06) Later on the guys break down the Jays Opening Weekend sweep over the Athletics at the Rogers Centre. To close the guys do their daily trivia questions!   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.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Athletics to open the season with a sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Eric Lauer's nine strikeouts over 5.1 IP - if the rotation is truly a meritocracy, could he force John Schneider's hand if he continues his strong start? They discuss the relief pitchers, including 1.2 IP from Braydon Fisher, and a save from Jeff Hoffman - should there be less angst about the bullpen? Plus, Jesús Sánchez and Kazuma Okamoto both clobbered their first Blue Jay home runs today, while George Springer added a solo shot as well - what could the rest of the season hold for Sánchez and Okamoto with their new teams?   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 Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 walk-off win over the Athletics down at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to Dylan Cease notching 12 strikeouts over 5.1 IP - what's the ceiling for Cease as the season continues? They discuss the bullpen, including some bad luck for Mason Fluharty, an uneven outing for Brendon Little, and on the flipside, an electric debut for Spencer Miles. Plus, they get into the offence, including the decision to intentionally walk Daulton Varsho to bring up Ernie Clement in extra innings, Alejandro Kirk blasting a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth, and Andrés Giménez adding four hits as he stays hot to start the year.   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 Jays have added several new items to the menu at Rogers Centre for 2026, and this week in our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode—which we've unlocked for all listeners—we went through each and every one of them to answer the question: Would we actually eat this?Be sure to check us out at Patreon.com/BJHH for more exclusive content, including Stoeten's instant reaction to the Jays' Opening Day win over the A's, a recent appreciation of Vladdy on the occasion of his 27th birthday, thoughts on how we might change the World Baseball Classic, and more! There's a bonus show every week. And don't forget that Patreon membership gives you access to a feed of our shows that you can listen to completely ad-free, and without ever having to see the occasional "preview" episodes we sometimes drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. The Cash That Ticket podcast returns for a stacked Friday edition covering three MLB games from the opening weekend card, two confirmed Elite Eight matchups with live lines, and a pair of best bets to send listeners into the weekend with a plan. Host Munaf Manji and veteran handicapper Uncle Diamond Dave Esler open the show on a high note, with Dave having cashed his Pregame.com dollar best bet the night before on Texas covering against Purdue, a play he held firm on despite the line moving from 7 to 8.5. The MLB conversation starts with the A's visiting Toronto, where Dave makes the case against Kevin Gausman at a steep price point, citing shaky early-season splits and a structural argument against backing home teams on the run line when they might not bat in the ninth. Both hosts like the under 9 on a cold night with the Rogers Centre roof closed, and Munaf takes the plus-money A's given Luis Severino's strong road profile from last season. The Royals and Braves provide the pitching matchup of the night, with Cole Ragans facing Chris Sale in Atlanta. Dave leans into Royals history against Sale, highlights Salvador Perez's success in career at-bats against the veteran lefty, and notes Sale's pattern of allowing three or more earned runs in his first four outings of a season. Both hosts agree on under 7.5 and find value with Kansas City at plus money. The third game sends the Guardians to Seattle for Game 2 of a series Cleveland opened with a 6-4 victory. Dave challenges the assumption that the Mariners automatically bounce back, pointing to taxed bullpens on both sides, George Kirby's history of being managed carefully on innings, and Gavin Williams' quiet effectiveness against Seattle in limited head-to-head history. The Guardians run line in the first five innings is the preferred play. The show then shifts to Saturday's Elite Eight, with Dave and Munaf covering both confirmed games. Iowa gets the points against Illinois, with both handicappers respecting the familiarity factor between Big Ten programs that already played a close game this season, and cautioning against overreacting to Illinois' dominant win over Houston. Arizona gets the stronger endorsement, with Dave breaking down Purdue's difficult tournament path, its free throw-dependent win over Miami, and a late scare from Texas before facing a Wildcats team that dropped 109 on Arkansas and holds a top-three defense nationally. Best bets close the episode, with Dave backing Michigan team total under 91.5 based on the weakness of the Wolverines' previous tournament opponents, and Munaf laying the points with the LA Clippers against the Indiana Pacers behind Kawhi Leonard's recent form and Darius Garland's fit alongside him in the backcourt. Use promo code MVP15 at Pregame.com for fifteen dollars off any picks package, valid through April 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff get set for Blue Jays' Opening Night! Jays legend Joe Carter joins the show (5:38) to discuss the honour of receiving a statue outside of Rogers Centre, the nerves of playing in the first game of the season, how the team can build upon last year's World Series run, how the rest of the league will view them, his relationship with Ernie Clement, and much more. Then, Ben Shulman joins the show (26:25) ahead of his first call of the season! They break down the differences between this year's roster compared to 2025, whether the injuries to the rotation to start the season should change expectations for the team, who needs to have a big year for Toronto, 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.

Baseball is back! After a shorter-than-usual off-season, the Blue Jays return to the Rogers Centre, kicking off the MLB season. So what does the team have in store, and what challenges lie ahead as the team eyes a return to the World Series? Acclaimed Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman and his son Ben, also a play-by-play commentator, but for radio, walk us through what we can expect.

Toronto Star columnists Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner gathered on the field of the Rogers Centre during batting practice, to discuss the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays and what might be in store during the 50th season of Toronto Blue Jays baseball.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2the guys are joined by Olympic Gold medalist & Flames Colour Analyst on SN 960, Meaghan Mikkelson! Meaghan and the guys dive right into the Flames 4 game win streak and the debate around building culture vs. draft lottery positioning! Then Meaghan breaks down some of the biggest individual storyline's within the Flames as the season winds down.   (19:49) Later on, the guys are joined by Baseball Columnist for Sportsnet, Shi Davidi! Shi helps us preview the Blue Jays season as it kicks off tomorrow! He starts by discussing the upgrades to Rogers Centre, then he gets into the subtractions and additions to the team compared to last year and much more!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 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.

Major League Baseball is officially back! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open with their thoughts on the Yankees' dominant win over the Giants to kick off the season, before going live to John Schneider's availability from the Blue Jays' workout day at the Rogers Centre. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their picks and predictions for the 2026 season, including playoff teams, World Series matchups, and award winners!  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 the 2026 Blue Jays season right around the corner, Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi convene for one last off-season edition of Jays Talk! They discuss the feeling around the team as the season begins - with all attention on the Jays (and not the Leafs or Raptors, at least in Toronto), is there added pressure? Sho gets into the 50th season installations down at the Rogers Centre ballpark tour (9:06), and they discuss the news that the final bullpen spot has gone to Spencer Miles, while Leo Jiménez has been DFA'd (16:48) to finalize the 26-man active roster for Opening Day. Plus, they break down the team via some 2026 bold predictions (31:36), and also hear the predictions of Blake Murphy (57:47), Ben Shulman (1:04:24), and Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:09:46).   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 Shane Bieber, Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage   Today, Deep Left Field checks out the Blue Jays' starting rotation - or, at least,  people who will be pieces of the rotation at some point this season.   Dylan Cease got the richest contract the Jays have ever given to a pitcher, and the 30-year-old right-hander will be second out of the gate when the season opens, starting Saturday afternoon against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.   Cease joins us to talk about choosing Toronto, what he expects from his seven years here and fills us in on several of his interesting hobbies.   We also hear from Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage, two pitchers who joined the Jays late last season and made a huge impact on their run to the World Series. Both of them will start the season on the injured list.   Bieber talks about picking up his player option to stay with the Jays and how his winter went after giving up the World-Series-winning home run in Game 7 while Yesavage takes us through his meteoric rise and record-setting post-season.   All that, plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. JD asks Bobby about James Harden's most recent trade request, the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo's sweepstakes, his view of how aggressive the Raptors should be, and Domantas' Sabonis fit in Toronto. JD then reacts to news of the Blue Jays adding a Joe Carter statue outside the Rogers Centre. 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.