Podcast appearances and mentions of Rogers Centre

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Toronto Blue Jays' 9–8 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and dig into Ty France's pinch-hit jolt against the team that traded him and Addison Barger's go-ahead two-run double. They also hit Davis Schneider's two moonshots, Jeff Hoffman's bounce-back save, and what this weekend's test vs. Milwaukee could reveal.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 acknowledges that the summer in Toronto is nearing it's end after heading down to Rogers Centre for the Blue Jays' loss to the Twins, and gives his thoughts on George Springer's continued excellence at the plate and the latest collapse by the bullpen (00:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins JD to continue the discussion on the concern level in the bullpen, before getting into questions about the outfield with Anthony Santander expected to make an eventual return, and how the rotation is looking with just over a month left in the regular season (8:40). Later, JD dives into William Nylander's comments at the NHL's European Player Media Tour, as he discussed Mitch Marner leaving the Maple Leafs (39:16). 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 welcome in Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly (0:51) to chat about the success throughout their lineup this season, their home versus road performances, whether he sees their hitting approach translating well into the postseason, Addison Barger's evolution in his bat skills, Vlad Jr.'s 2025, and how John Schneider has navigated managing. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by (28:36) to discuss the expectations on when Anthony Santander could return to the main roster, the team's success rate at Rogers Centre, Dan's walkthrough with the Jays' Trajekt tech hitting machine, how Schneider maps out his bullpen pitchers up until calling upon his closer, and Andrés Giménez's presence in the infield. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis is joined by guest host Sam McKee on Monday to recap the Blue Jays' weekend! As Toronto returns home from this trip 3-3 to stay at .500 on the road, they take some time to dive deeper into yesterday's game specifically. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was used to pinch hit; how confident are they that he will be back in the lineup tonight at Rogers Centre? They look back to Friday's game highlighted by Shane Bieber's Blue Jays debut and question if it heightens expectations for him the rest of the way. Will extra rest impact his next start? Later, the pair delve into the bullpen and why they believe it's the team's biggest concern down the stretch. Before the hour ends, the duo get into some golf talk with an exciting weekend that saw Brooke Henderson win again on home turf, Tommy Fleetwood secure his first ever PGA victory at a very good time, and whether or not Keegan Bradley will pick himself to play the Ryder 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Sam continue into the second hour with more on the Blue Jays as they return to the winning confines of Rogers Centre tonight. The hosts dive deeper into Shane Bieber's first start for Toronto, before looking ahead to Friday's highly anticipated bout against MLB's best team, the Milwaukee Brewers. How does this compare to the Blue Jays' acquisition of David Price at the deadline in 2015? The pair also take some time to reflect on what has propelled the Jays to the top of the American League East division this season. Trey Wingo (26:22), host of the new podcast Straight Facts Homie, talks some golf including Tommy Fleetwood's first PGA win and the intrigue of the Ryder Cup. Trey also shares some lessons and storylines that have come out of the now wrapped up NFL preseason.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.

Ailish Forfar kicks things off with Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (1:56) ahead of the Jays' series against the Texas Rangers. They discuss Max Scherzer's elite outing at the Rogers Centre, Vladdy's strong second half of the season, Chris Bassitt's play at home versus on the road, and more. Then, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (18:05) to tee up UFC 319, and he is joined by special guest Lerone Murphy, fighting in the co-main event. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (29:37) as they discuss the official start of the 2026 NHL Scouting season with the top prospects competing at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. They discuss the state of the CHL and NCAA ahead of the first season with the new rule changes, the U.S. beating Canada in the Semis at the Hlinka Gretzky, 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 is joined by Texas Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler (1:49) to chat about the team's struggles to break out over .500, the offence stalling, Bret Boone's hitting philosophy, if Chris Young did enough at the trade deadline, how Bruce Bochy is navigating the season, and Jacob DeGrom's 2025 pitching report. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux stops by (22:32) to discuss if there's a clear indication at why Chris Bassitt finds a lot of success pitching at Rogers Centre, how he would roll out the pitching rotation with Shane Bieber potentially coming up and into the post-season, Max Scherzer's outing against the Chicago Cubs, and who's the odd man out when George Springer returns to the main roster. Finally, Kevin Barker makes a short return to the 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.

JD opens with thoughts on the Blue Jays' loss to the Cubs at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, the importance of winning Thursday's series finale, and the recent performance of the starting rotation (00:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith joins to chat more about pitching, the expectations for Shane Bieber when he gets back to the big leagues, and the excitement around Trey Yesavage making his first Triple-A start (9:18). Later, former MLB All-Star, Andrew Miller, jumps on with JD to chat about his famous outings against the Blue Jays, the development of the game and how it's viewed, and the ongoing youth movement amongst the players, before getting into his work with the MLBPA, the continuing CBA negotiations and the changes that could come after next season (20:01). 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 affiliates.

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays for the second hour by taking a look at the roster and some pending decisions the team must make with players returning from injury. The hosts start on the pitching staff with some important outings in Buffalo this week that include arms that could be utilized by season's end. B&B get into Alek Manoah's lacklustre start yesterday and where that leaves him in trying to work his way back to the big league roster. The duo also look at the next two up, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber, and debate where and when they could be inserted with the team. They move on to discuss George Springer's status after being cleared to play with the Bisons this afternoon and wonder if he can return to his pre-concussion form. MLB Network's Jon Morosi (24:13) stops by to chat about a big debut by a Canadian player later this afternoon at Rogers Centre, along with the injuries the Blue Jays have dealt with this season and why that strengthens John Schneider's American League Manager of the Year candidacy.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.

Brent Gunning is joined Wednesday by guest host Daniele Franceschi. They begin with the Blue Jays, who kicked off this important homestand with a big win over the Cubs. They get into what led to Toronto being the first team in the American League to get to 70 wins on the season and look back on some of their incredible stats at the Rogers Centre this year. B&D look at the offense last night fueled by Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho and of course, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They focus on Vladdy's season at large, as well as if he could be heating up down the stretch. In the back end of the hour, today's a.m. pairing dive into an interview from former Maple Leafs GM, Kyle Dubas, where he openly talks about his time in Toronto and specifically, how it ended. They break down his comments regarding the need to try to control the media narrative in T.O. market and why it can be detrimental in the long run.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to discuss Trey Yesavage heading to Triple-A, the plan for Shane Bieber and Teoscar Hernandez revealing how close he was to re-signing with the Blue Jays. Geoff Pontes (25:50) of Baseball America discusses Toronto's top 30 prospects, including a player few have heard of that's garnering attention. Travis Sawchik (51:38) of Driveline Baseball breaks down his recent piece on hitters featuring various types of swings and Bieber's potential with Toronto. Lastly, Meghan Montemurro (1:15:09) of the Chicago Tribune previews the Cubs as they begin a 3-game set vs. Toronto at 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 affiliate.

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour and preview the team's upcoming homestand that begins tonight against the Cubs. The hosts take look at the MLB standings heading into the week and evaluate how much of a collapse it will be if the Blue Jays don't win the American League East division. They also take some time to dissect the bullpen with thoughts on who they trust most and what the pecking order should be. B&B also dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s playoff numbers so far and if this will be the year that shapes who he is in the postseason. They also give their take on where Rogers Centre was listed in a recent list ranking stadiums across baseball. Later on, CPKC Women's Open Tournament Director, Claire Welsh (25:47), joins the show to preview the upcoming LPGA event taking place just outside 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.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jamie Campbell (0:45) following the Jays' 15-1 blowout win over the Rockies and ahead of Game 2 of the series. They discuss the atmosphere at Rogers Centre, what the Jays' postseason rotation might look like and Bo Bichette's importance to the team in his contract year. Then, Brandon Wile joins the show (26:50) to discuss the playoff race in the American League and who could end up in the postseason, the Brewers' dominance, an early MVP conversation, and much more. Later, following Victoria Mboko's rise to prominence at the National Bank Open and how she got to this stage, Ben Lewis of Match Point Canada joins the show (56:30) ahead of tomorrow's semi-final against Elena Rybakina. Finally, Ailish and Jesse go through the best Canadian athletes under 20. 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.

Light's up, let's go!Canadian baseball fans are in a pretty good mood lately, as the Toronto Blue Jays are on their hottest run since their memorable 2015 season. They're currently in possession of the best record in all of baseball , with the entire team firing on all cylinders. The team culture is light and fun and every game at Rogers Centre is electric. Will the good times continue to roll?Host Gurdeep Ahluwalia speaks with NewsRadio sports reporter Alex Seixeiro about the 2025 Blue Jays and if we should allow ourselves to hope for October baseball in Toronto. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

This is a preview of our second ever Patreon-exclusive bonus show, in which we discuss our levels of confidence in Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro's ability to pull off a needle-moving trade deadline. Then Nick brings you a long-awaited review of the Rogers Centre's most disturbing stunt food of the season: cotton candy fries.FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, former Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion, New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay   The Blue Jays came out of the all-star break and picked up right where they left off, sweeping the San Francisco Giants then taking two of three from the Yankees as part of a 5-1 homestand. This week in Deep Left Field, we sit down with Kevin Gausman, who threw seven brilliant innings in Monday night's win over the Yankees, to discuss the first-place Jays, who moved into a tie with the Houston Astros for the best record in the American League with their win on Wednesday.   That Wednesday win was the seventh straight sellout at Rogers Centre, and Jays fans are becoming a big part of the story. Edwin Encarnacion remembers what it was like at the dome when the Jays were rolling in 2015 and 2016, and he joins us to compare those teams and those atmospheres to this one.   Also, Yankees television broadcaster Michael Kay created a firestorm with his comments about the Jays not being a first-place team and not even playing that well on his radio show a few weeks ago. We gave him a chance to clarify, apologize or double down - join us to see which route he chose.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays' series win over the Yankees, the value of great defensive play, and the raucous Rogers Centre crowd. Dan Szymborski (30:15) of FanGraphs breaks down why Toronto's front office should consider going all-in on this season ahead of the trade deadline. Cody Stavenhagen (50:40) of The Athletic provides the state of the Tigers, who have lost nine of their last 10 games, ahead of Toronto's trip to Detroit. Afterwards, Vancouver Canadians hitting coach and former Blue Jay, Jonathan Davis (01:15:10) joins the show to reflect on his career and transition to coaching.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 win 2 of 3 against the Yankees at the Rogers Centre and move into a tie atop the American league and 4 games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping the Blue Jays' loss to the Yankees where Max Scherzer got dinged up and Jeff Hoffman conceded a game-winning home run in the ninth. Chris Rose (30:20) of Jomboy Media gives his take on the Jays, Jacob Misiorowski's role with the Brewers for the rest of the season, and the state of the Cleveland Guardians. Brandon Warne (51:51) of Locked on Twins updates on the cost of players that Minnesota might move at the trade deadline. Afterwards, Keith McPherson (01:13:50) of WFAN660 discusses the Yankees' side of their three-games series at Rogers Centre including Anthony Volpe's blunders at shortstop and New York's power showing up at the plate on Tuesday.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 look back on the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the New York Yankees to open a three-game series — their 11th home win in a row. They get into the Yankees' fielding woes and listen to Aaron Boone's availability before discussing the viability of a six-man rotation in Toronto and debating whether the Jays should prioritise a bullpen arm over a starter at the deadline. Later, they go to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by MLB Network's Jon Morosi (1:08) to give his gut feeling on which direction the Blue Jays will take after the trade deadline, if teams lean towards adding to their strengths or address their weaknesses, how deep the Jays might dive into their prospect pool, and why he believes the National League is wide open. Then, Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch (29:13) stops by to chat about why New York fans are disappointed in Anthony Volpe's season, the way the Jays approach Aaron Judge, if Aaron Boone is the right fit for the Bronx Bombers' managerial job, how big of an issue is Max Fried's blister problems, and the Yankees' new house of horrors now lives at 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this edition of The FAN Morning Show looking back on Monday night's Blue Jays win over the Yankees, highlighted by Toronto's ability to play clean baseball. They analyze Bo Bichette's impressive numbers with RISP, the contributions from the bottom of the lineup, and Kevin Gausman's vintage outing on the mound. The guys also get into Jeff Hoffman's success in save situations against New York and his mentality on the mound. Next, they discuss why the Jays are officially one of the best teams in baseball this year, before shifting focus to the recent Rogers Centre sellouts. Could the Maple Leafs also sell out a larger arena?The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the week by looking back on the Blue Jays' three-game sweep over the San Francisco Giants. They discuss Vladdy showing signs of an offensive breakthrough, the Jays' team-wide approach, José Berríos's outing and the type of pitcher the Jays would be looking for ahead of the deadline. Then, they react to the latest news on Anthony Santander's status before YES Network's Meredith Marakovits stops by (30:40) to discuss the state of the Yankees as they begin a three-game series in Toronto tonight. She shares how they've changed since their last visit to the Rogers Centre, Anthony Volpe's dip, how Aaron Boone responds to John Schneider's approach to Aaron Judge, 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.

Steiny & Guru are worried about Rafael Devers after watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tear up the Rogers Centre this weekend.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-6 win over the Giants to complete the three-games sweep at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the team getting to 58 wins - with the team now just needing to go 32-31 the rest of the way to get to 90 wins, how important is it to bank these wins as the year continues? He gets into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoking his 13th home run of the season, while both Addison Barger and George Springer smashed some dingers as well - can this be a jumping off moment for Vladdy Jr. moving forward? Plus, he gets into Tommy Nance holding it down, Yariel Rodríguez getting another save, and continues to look ahead at the approaching trade deadline. 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.

Justin Cuthbert kicks things off with some Blue Jays updates before welcoming in Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (5:46) live from Rogers Centre to discuss what the All-Star Break is like from a players perspective and how they take the time to unwind. Then, they discuss the expectations for the Blue Jays' front office and players in the second half of the season, what the team needs to add at the trade deadline to be considered a legitimate World Series Contender, John Schneider's performance as a big league manager, and much more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (26:00) to discuss his hottest storylines that will shape the 2025/2026 NHL Season. They discuss Crosby and McDavid's futures, potential ripple effects of the NCAA/CHL agreement, what we need to see from Connor Bedard in 25/26, 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 manager John Schneider (3:20) to chat about his All-Star break, the swing off, and give some roster updates on Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Daulton Varsho, and other names. Then, he gets into how he's set up his rotation for the first two series after the week's rest against the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees, how the team has settled in performing at Rogers Centre versus on the road, what it'll take for Vladdy Jr. to get hot at the dish, Davis Schneider capitalizing pitcher's mistakes, and how a long layoff could affect the entire pitching staff. Then, former MLB outfielder Matt Stairs stops by (30:09) to discuss the development of Canadian prospects across the baseball summer leagues, analyzing a player's hitting mechanics early in their career, how the Blue Jays jump on success right out of the break, and if it's easy to make a change one's mechanics at this stage of the 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 affiliates.

It's not the Rogers Centre, but the new Rogers STADIUM in Toronto. Coldplay was the inaugural performer last night and joked about the venue's many shortcomings. Plus: Garburators are soon to be gone from Vancouver Jennifer Aniston is dating a hypnotist And, tipflation is more real than ever That and more on today's Nat & Drew Show!

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Angels to complete the sweep at the Rogers Centre to complete a perfect seven-game homestand! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the overall vibes with the team - how good does it feel to see a team get contributions from everywhere, up and down the roster? They also chat about some of the specifics from this game, including Kevin Gausman notching nine strikeouts over 5.2 IP, Ryan Burr's terrific return from the IL, Addison Barger with some late-game defensive theatrics, and Jeff Hoffman locking down the game. Plus, they react live to Alejandro Kirk being named as an American League All-Star reserve by Major League 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.

Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final play of the game - how great has Ernie Clement been this season? Rog also discusses another terrific start from Eric Lauer, the offence breaking through in the sixth inning, and a great 10th inning from Chad Green. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the Yankees at Rogers Centre, and looks back to compare this series with other memorable Jays moments in recent years (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason so far, what they've lost with Mitch Marner heading to the Vegas Golden Knights and what can be done to replace him, before looking at the roster heading into next season to predict what the lines might look like (09:13). JD kicks off the weekend with a look at Jonas Valančiūnas' potential move overseas after being acquired by the Denver Nuggets, and the effect the NBA salary cap has on player movement (47:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Guest: Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes   The Blue Jays have swept their way into first place by beating the New York Yankees four straight – the first time that has ever happened in Toronto. The Jays scored 36 runs over the four-game sweep, coming from behind twice and rebounding from blowing an eight-run lead once, in four intense games in an incredible atmosphere at Rogers Centre.   Since May 27, the Jays are 23-10 – tied with the Houston Astros for the best record in the major leagues over that span – and they have turned an eight-game deficit in the division into a one-game lead. It's the first time they've been in first place outside the first three weeks of a season since 2016.   Nathan Lukes put the Jays on top to stay in Thursday's finale with a two-run double that ended an epic 14-pitch at-bat. The Jays' leadoff man - for that game, anyway - joins us to talk about that big hit and more!

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. The focus in on the key contributors in the series including George Springer performance mashing four home runs and the depth down the lineup stepping up. Jon Becker (30:28), analyst at FanGraphs, checks in on the MLB trade market and highlights the Jays' needs as the deadline steadily approaches. Tricia Whitaker (51:10), Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball sideline reporter, shares her thoughts amidst Toronto's hot streak as they welcome the Angels to town. Rhett Bollinger (01:16:18) of MLB.com continues the conversation and discusses the state of the Halos as they prepare for their weekend clash at 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.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' crazy win over the Yankees with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall (00:00). They discuss the energy at the Rogers Centre after the Jays got out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning, the scrappy offense becoming more consistent amongst a lack of power in the lineup, George Springer's return to form in 2025, what's led to the team's improvement this season, and the direction the pitching staff is going with the trade deadline looming. Later, JD compares the Milwaukee Bucks to the Raptors, after the Bucks signed former Pacers centre Myles Turner and waived nine-time All Star Damian Lillard to make the space (46:08). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD opens with his thoughts on the Canada Day victory for the Blue Jays over the Yankees at Rogers Centre, the belief that the team can be competitive after a tough start to the season, George Springer's renaissance at age 35, and the direction they're headed as we get closer to the MLB Trade Deadline at the end of July (00:00). JD dives into the deals signed during the first day of NHL free agent frenzy, the Maple Leafs' moves including bringing in Michael Pezzetta, letting Pontus Holmberg walk to the Lightning, and what remains out there to scoop up this offseason, before getting into Mitch Marner's comments at his opening press conference with the Vegas Golden Knights (21:16).  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 continues the deep dive into the pre-free agency moves across the NHL with David Pagnotta, Editor-In-Chief at The Fourth Period (00:00). They discuss the moving parts around the Mitch Marner trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, what led Marner and the Maple Leafs to this point, and how Toronto could replace him in free agency. They shift to the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and their ability to hold onto key players like Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand, before looking at the newest Leaf in Matias Maccelli, and predict other moves the Leafs could make this summer. JD hits on the Blue Jays scrappy win over the Yankees to start their Canada Day series at the Rogers Centre, before closing out the show with his final thoughts on Marner and the Leafs moves so far (41:08).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Springer, and Bo Bichette. 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 Canada Day at the Rogers Centre right around the corner, Donnovan takes a trip down to the Dome, where he chats with George Springer (3:02) and Kevin Gausman (7:01) - the two Jays speak about what it means to play for a whole country, the passion of Canadian fans, and what the experience of playing in a Canada Day game is like. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with two members of the team staff responsible for the gigantic Canadian flag that gets unfurled every year on July 1; Michelle Kostuik (14:20), Director, Concerts & Events and Stefanie Wright (17:30), Director, Game Entertainment both discuss what goes into a massive undertaking such as Canada Day every 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former MLB executive David Samson (0:23) to weigh in on the Rafael Devers blockbuster, why it was inevitable, Craig Breslow's comments on Devers after the trade and why the deal could be considered a win for the Red Sox. Then, he shares how the Blue Jays should approach the trade deadline, whether a 2026 lockout is a guarantee and much more. Later, Chris Leroux joins the show (29:53) from the booth at Rogers Centre to discuss Erik Swanson getting DFA'd, whether Bowden Francis can find his form with a reset on the IL and his expectations for Chris Bassitt in the Jays' series opener against the Diamondbacks.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Brent continue the hockey talk into the final hour on Monday. The hosts welcome on Daily Faceoff insider, Frank Seravalli, to break down the Stanley Cup Final. He debates if Edmonton's goaltending situation is one of the main reasons they're a game away from losing the championship in consecutive years. They then look ahead to the upcoming free agent market and parse through some of the top names set to hit the market. They discuss if Brad Marchand could get a higher AAV than Sam Bennett and what Mitch Marner will be seeking. The morning duo then check in with Blue Jays Central analyst, Madison Shipman (28:55), to talk about Toronto's MLB team and how they can reset returning to Rogers Centre this week after getting swept to close out their road trip. The trio discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tendency to walk over hitting for power, as well as what has made Alejandro Kirk so consistent and productive this 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 affiliates.

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Thomas Camilo is a Braves fan and music teacher based in Dallas. He shares how his love for the game started as a kid in North Carolina, watching the Kinston Indians with his grandfather and uncle, and how his grandmother helped turn him into a diehard Braves fan.We chat about his approach to ballpark travel, including a last-minute solo trip to see the Oakland Coliseum before the A's left, and a recent honeymoon stop at Rogers Centre that sparked a new excitement about eventually visiting Cooperstown. Thomas also reflects on his favorite ballpark moments and why the community around the game continues to be one of the biggest draws for him as a fan.Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com

DeMarlo Hale, Athletics/Baseball Canada outfielder Denzel Clarke   This week in Deep Left Field, we sit down with DeMarlo Hale for his thoughts on the Blue Jays season so far. Hale thinks a season is best looked over after each third, so we look back at the first third and forward to what he thinks the team can accomplish over the next couple of months. We also introduce you to Denzel Clarke, a Pickering native who had his coming out party at Rogers Centre on the weekend. While the Jays were sweeping his A's in four straight games, Clarke belted his first big-league home run, had his first career multi-hit game and dazzled on defence, including going up and over the center field wall to take a home run away from Alejandro Kirk.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Phillies to wrap up a series victory at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence, which continues to show up - is the power starting to show up more regularly for Bo Bichette? Should opinions be revised about a new deal for the shortstop? They get into the bottom of the order continuing to perform, Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over seven innings of work, Alejandro Kirk looking like one of the best catchers in the American League, and the bullpen holding down the Phillies bats. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Chris Bassitt, and Bo Bichette. 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 explains what he was thinking at Rogers Centre as the Philadelphia Phillies lit up Bowden Francis (00:00). Sean Avery, 10-year NHL forward and author of Summer Skate, discusses what inspired him to write a book, the state-tax debate in NHL circles, the "pests" and "dogs" in playoff hockey, Corey Perry, Brad Marchand, the Maple Leafs identity and if Sam Bennett would change it (10:00). JD ends with thoughts on the high stakes in the Stanley Cup Final and the Raptors' chance at landing Giannis Antetokounmpo (37:00). 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.

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game two of the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays from Rogers Centre. They were joined by Scott Emerson (13:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game one of the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays from Rogers Centre. They were joined by Drew Avans (11:53) and Mark Kotsay (17:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics and discussions for this weeks episode include:Can Zoie lift heavier than Tresor? (0:00:01)Introducing our guest B.Rob, his journey with making music, recording in the UK, Miami VS LA (6:10)Streamer University (50:00)Is credit real? (1:08:05)Cardi B and Stefon Diggs (1:11:50)To what extent should Black men be held accountable for each others actions (1:17:00)#DearRelentless (1:38:05)Could Vybz Kartel sell out the Rogers Centre? (2:01:05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to break down the Blue Jays' complete 3-0 victory against the San Diego Padres. Joe dives into Anthony Santander's adjustments at the plate, the keys for Kevin Gausman ahead of tonight's start at Rogers Centre, and who makes the most sense to bat cleanup in Toronto. Later on, Jeff and Kevin open up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments!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.