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JD reflects on the Blue Jays' latest comeback win against the Twins, along with the decision to implement a six-man rotation. Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, joins the show to discuss some of the biggest stories in the NFL heading into the new season (00:00). They run through Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Steelers' addition of Aaron Rodgers, and the Browns' quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco and Shedeur Sanders, before chatting about Caleb Williams heading into his sophomore season with the Bears and rookie J.J. McCarthy as he begins his NFL career with the Vikings. Later, JD adds on to his Blue Jays rotation take, and reacts to Connor McDavid's comments at Team Canada's Olympic Orientation Camp regarding his upcoming contract negotiations with the Oilers (34:53). 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.

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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:33) to discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save against the Twins on Tuesday, if he has ever been booed off an MLB mound and whether Blue Jays fans should continue to trust their closer. Then, following Team USA announcing their picks for the Ryder Cup, Mark Immelman joins the show (25:58) to break down the controversial selections for USA and captain Keegan Bradley, the pressure McIlroy will face as a European captain, what to expect from Team Europe, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off with a look at Connor McDavid's quotes on his future and whether he will be signed before the start of the NHL 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.

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.

ESPN's Jeff Passan (2:59) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Milwaukee Brewers losing closer Trevor Megill to a flexor strain, if the Blue Jays' bullpen is good enough to win a World Series, Cal Raleigh's case for American League MVP, and who will come out of the AL West. Then, host of Nothing Personal, David Samson (25:14) stops by to discuss Jeff Hoffman's recent blown save, why he's still picking the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox, who's the best team in performing on the road, if he's surprised with the Texas Rangers added to the group of one-and-done teams, and how he views pitchers coming off Tommy John and returning to the mound. 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' 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins and discuss Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning blowup. They get into the team's bullpen-wide slump, George Springer's two-homer game and Chris Bassitt's start. Later, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions. Should the Jays have added a bona fide closer at the deadline? Can Springer sustain his scorching August form? Will Eric Lauer make a permanent move to the bullpen? And more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia discuss Jeff Hoffman's 9th inning meltdown, the bullpen's recent struggles, and George Springer mashing. Afterwards, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen (30:15) talks Riley Green, Tarik Skubal and the Tigers with a month remaining before the postseason. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (50:24) pops by to dive into the bullpen, Hoffman and Eric Lauer. Lastly, former MLB 1st baseman Cody Decker (1:15:02) discusses the Blue Jays and a few of the notable playoff races. 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 break down the Blue Jays 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jeff Hoffman's outing to forget, as he surrendered a 4-3 lead and coughed up four runs in the ninth inning. They discuss John Schneider's overall bullpen deployment, their level of concern with the relief group moving forward, and a silver lining to be found in George Springer's multi-homer night.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 Sam McKee look back on a frustrating loss for the Blue Jays in front of their home crowd. The pair break down the collapse in the ninth inning by the bullpen and the level of confidence in Jeff Hoffman after coughing up the lead and allowing the Twins to comeback to win the game and tie the series. Will this become a problem in the postseason? What would it take to remove Hoffman from the closing role? Who would be the next man up? On a positive note, Ben and Sam get into George Springer's resurgence that continued in full force last night with a pair of home runs, before looking at Addison Barger's recent slump and some former Jays prospects on the Twins. To wrap up the hour, the boys touch on the Swift-Kelce engagement, Keegan Bradley's big decision today, and if Toronto really is a city that complains too much.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 their discussion on the Blue Jays bullpen after a letdown yesterday that called their confidence into question. The duo dive into just how much their recent struggles have actually hurt the team and caused them to lose ground in division, before looking back at the trade deadline to debate if there were better, or more, moves to be made. They sift through some potential internal options like Ryan Borucki, Trey Yesavage, and even Alek Manoah. Are any of them viable or potentially helpful down the stretch? Adam Stanley (27:30), Sportsnet golf reporter, stops by to share what it was like on site during Brooke Henderson's CPKC Women's Open victory. He discusses what's left for the Canadian to accomplish in her career, along with Keegan Bradley's big decision today as Team USA captain to determine if he will name himself as a player for 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 & Sam dive into the American League, analyzing the Blue Jays' potential and their competition for the division and league titles. They welcome MLB Network's Brian Kenny to discuss A.L. contenders and compare them to the top National League teams. The conversation also covers the A.L. MVP race, highlighting Cal Raleigh's historic season versus Aaron Judge. To wrap up, ESPN's David Schoenfield (25:11) shares insights on the World Series landscape and which teams have emerged as reliable contenders post-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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Julia Kreuz (1:15) ahead of tonight's Blue Jays matchup against the Twins. They discuss Max Scherzer's latest outing, Kirk's offensive output and workload this season, George Springer's contract and production in his age-35 season, what could keep Bo Bichette in Toronto, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announcing their engagement and discuss the fairytale endings they would like to see in the sports world 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.

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to begin Tuesday's show. JD opens with thoughts on live events in the city on the heels of Oasis' concert at Rogers Stadium, before getting into the issues with PitchCom during the Blue Jays latest victory in their series opener against the Twins (00:00). They break down Shane Bieber's Blue Jays debut in Miami after missing nearly two seasons to Tommy John surgery, and project how Bieber can elevate the Jays chances in the American League, and they also praise Alejandro Kirk for his performance in 2025 after getting his contract extension in the off-season (15:35). Later, the guys look at the Blue Jays bullpen additions in Seranthony Domínguez and Louie Varland, and continue the conversation on what the pitching staff will look like in the playoffs (33:10). 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' 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series. They get into Andrés Giménez's adjustment at the plate before reflecting on the team's consistency since the All-Star break. Then, ahead of his start tonight, they debate whether Chris Bassitt's home/road split discrepancy is overblown. Later, retired MLB outfielder and Twins TV analyst Denard Span (23:09) discusses the Twins' future outlook after their fire-sale at the deadline, what the Jays' bats can expect from tonight's starter Bailey Ober, the next step in Royce Lewis' development, and former Twin Louis Varland's potential as a starter 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.

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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting key moments like Andrés Giménez' home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return. Kyle Glaser (31:11) then analyzes the San Diego Padres' performance after their series with the Dodgers and their prospect outlook. Former Twins 3rd baseman Corey Koskie (50:42) shares insights on his career, defensive growth and what he likes in the 2025 Blue Jays. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:15:28) previews tonight's game against the Twins, focusing on Daulton Varsho and Guerrero Jr.'s offensive success.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 break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Twins to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence breaking through, including Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk both going yard off Joe Ryan. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in two runs in his return to the starting lineup, Nathan Lukes with a two-RBI night, and Max Scherzer giving up four earned runs over six innings of work. Plus, how important is it this year of all years for the Jays to win the division and get a first-round bye? 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 guest host Daniele Franceschi start today's show talking Blue Jays, who kicked off their homestand with a big win over the Twins. They zero in on Minnesota starter Joe Ryan's fastball, that posed as a real test for Toronto, which they passed with ease scoring four runs in the first inning. B&D discuss if Ryan seemed off, if it was a product of his environment, or if it's all part of the advantage the Jays now get at home. They also take some time to chat about George Springer, who was pushed back to playing the outfield with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. filling the DH spot. Could this affect Springer's resurgence? The pair also touch on Andrés Giménez' offensive expectations, Max Scherzer's start, Byron Buxton's odd career, and the issues with PitchCom. To close the hour, the boys weigh in on where Auston Matthews ranked on NHL Network's list of the top centres around the NHL (38:55).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Daniele continue talking baseball into the second hour of Tuesday's program. The hosts discuss the latest reports on Anthony Santander and his possible return to the Blue Jays active roster. What would his role be with the team? Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher turned Sportsnet analyst, offers his insight into why the Jays seemed to dominate Joe Ryan last night, the starting rotation's recent success, and the importance of Alejandro Kirk. The trio also chat about how catcher's deal with umpires around the league, before brainstorming some ideas of how to improve PitchCom. Next up, MLB Network Insider, Jon Morosi (25:25), checks in on the standings and evaluates which teams' pitching staffs are poised to have the most success in the postseason. Jon wraps up with thoughts on the American League MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh.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 the final hour, Ben & Daniele discuss the Blue Jays' recent success with Blake Murphy from Sportsnet, focusing on improved hitting strategies under Dave Popkins and trusted pitchers. They also check in with Adnan Virk (23:09) from MLB Network, who shares insights on the significance of Shane Bieber's acquisition for the postseason. The trio discusses divisional races and A.L. MVP contenders.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 are joined by Toronto Sun's Rob Longley to chat about the moral boost coming off a successful return to the mound for Shane Bieber and his new teammates around him, how a ride of good outings from the former Cy Young Award winner could shape the Blue Jays' playoff starters, what is the top concern for John Schneider's club to sharpen before October, Daulton Varsho's batting power, and where we could expect Anthony Santander slot back in once he's healthy. Then, host of the No Challenges Remaining Podcast Ben Rothenberg stops by to discuss the mayhem during Benjamin Bonzi vs. Daniil Medvedev's match, the challenging task playing in New York's environment, if Carlos Alcaraz's new 'haircut' can give him a boost during this tournament, how much stock he'd buy on Ben Shelton, and Victoria Mboko's early exit following a successful National Bank Open.  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 open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series against the Miami Marlins. They check in on the standings before digging into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, Shane Bieber's debut, shaky play from the bullpen, and whether it's time for the club to call up top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (29:03) weighs in on the team's bullpen-wide struggles, the plan for the rotation down the stretch, what's behind Addison Barger's recent power outage at the plate, and who bats second in a must-win 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker quickly revisit Shane Bieber's debut with the Blue Jays and how the rotation could shape up with the former Cy Young Award winner in the fold, before hearing John Schneider's media availability ahead of their series against the Minnesota Twins, including an update on Yimi Garcia's injury. Then, former pitcher and host on MLB Network Radio Jensen Lewis (28:00) stops by to discuss Bieber's return to the mound, how difficult is it to pitch to a new catcher, Max Scherzer maintaining his velocity at the age of 41, who would pitch Game 1 of the postseason between Shane and Max, how he would evaluate relievers near the end of a regular season, and the Boston Red Sox's post trade deadline turnaround. 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing Shane Bieber's impressive season debut and the Blue Jays' recent road trip. Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:55) joins to share his insights on Bieber, Eric Lauer's usage, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential return against the Twins. Jon Morosi (50:58) then analyzes Bieber's performance, the Yankees' struggles, and MLB's Reliever of the Year Award. Finally, Joon Lee (1:16:32) recaps the Red Sox vs. Yankees series and assesses the Red Sox bullpen's postseason viability.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 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.

Ben & Sam wrap up Monday discussing baseball as they check in with former MLB players about the Blue Jays. Kevin Barker shares insights on Toronto's road trip and Shane Bieber's debut, evaluating its impact on expectations for the team. They also discuss rotation management and bullpen trust. Next, they talk to Kevin Pillar (28:56), who reflects on Bieber's performance, recalls David Price's 2015 debut, and addresses Vladdy's injury concerns.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.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins to take the series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Bo Bichette coming through with a four-for-six night, including the game-winning RBI and a defensive gem in the top of the 12th - how important has it been to get more from him without Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They also get into José Berríos allowing two runs over 6.1 IP - is 'La Makina' back? Plus, they discuss the bullpen, including another uneven outing for Louis Varland, Tommy Nance coming through in extras, and Jeff Hoffman blowing the save - despite the blown save, is there less reason for concern from Hoffman as the team's closer moving forward? 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' 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the series finale. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence getting shut down by Eury Pérez - despite the late comeback via the Daulton Varsho three-run bomb, is there cause for concern against elite arms going forward? They get into some coming decisions for certain members of the offence moving forward, the bullpen's struggles in the month of August, and discuss the Jays' chances of winning the division. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This podcast is dedicated to the life of Caroline Klien. Caroline's postIn this edition of 32 Thoughts from Milan, Italy, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman quickly discuss what they've experienced at the European NHL Player Media Tour before delving into the latest news and notes from across the league. Elliotte begins with his main takeaways from our interview with Bill Daly (13:32). The fellas unpack Marco Rossi's extension with the Minnesota Wild (16:55). They then shift to Frank Nazar's new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks (24:43). They touch on McDavid's future (31:48). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Penguins potential sale (32:55). The Final Thought focuses on Kyle's experience at the Rogers Charity Classic (39:24).In the back half of the podcast you'll hear from Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (48:56), Marty Walsh and Ron Hainsey of the NHLPA (1:00:49). As well as player interviews from Rasmus Sandin (1:13:03), Anton Lundell (1:24:58), Filip Forsberg (1:36:49), and Hampus Lindholm (1:48:29). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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' 5-2 win over the Marlins to kick off the three-game series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and get right into Shane Bieber allowing one run and notching nine strikeouts over six innings of work in his Blue Jays debut - are Blair and Barker officially Beliebers? They also discuss Daulton Varsho hammering a two-run bomb - what is his status as a part of the team's core moving forward? Plus, we hear post-game audio from both John Schneider and Shane Bieber himself. 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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:40) live from the ballpark in Miami ahead of Shane Bieber's Blue Jays debut. They discuss his journey back to the mound, what to expect from the starting pitcher, what it means for Eric Lauer's next appearance, and more. Then Ailish and Justin tee up the game before welcoming Sportsnet's Adam Stanley to the show live from the CPKC Women's Open (26:14). They discuss teenage sensation Aphrodite Deng making her mark at the tournament, Brooke Henderson's Day 2 performance, the upcoming men's tournaments, and the storylines to keep an eye on, 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 (1:15) ahead of the team's weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The skipper shares an update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hamstring injury, his expectations for Shane Bieber in his Blue Jays debut tonight, internal competition in the rotation, and much more. Then, Jeff and Kevin set the stage for Bieber's first Major League start in 507 days and what would be considered a successful outing for the returning righty. Finally, they weigh in on Samuel Basallo signing a long-term contract with the Orioles and what it means for Adley Rutschman.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 Bob Nightengale (3:01) of USA Today to share his expectations for Shane Bieber's return to the mound and Blue Jays debut, if the Jays are capable of a deep run and win the AL East, Max Scherzer pitching like he was 10 years ago, the New York Mets' drastic turnaround season, whether Kyle Tucker's market will dictate Bo Bichette's pending free agency, and the prospect of the MLB looking into expansion with a shorten season. Then, Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston stops by (34:40) to chat about Walker Buehler's move to the bullpen, Red Sox calling up Jhostynxon Garcia, how the Boston club stacks up against the New York Yankees, and the confidence coming from Roman Anthony in his rookie 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia chat with Vancouver Canadians pitcher Gage Stanifer about developing his pitching profile, his season, and the influence of his father. Future Blue Jays newsletter author Doug Fox (26:37) updates on Alek Manoah, Trey Yesavage and more as he provides the prospect report. Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (50:42) discusses Shane Bieber, the starting pitching rotation, and the upcoming games. Afterwards, documentary director Taiki Green takes you inside Shane Bieber's recovery from Tommy John surgery and the struggles he faced along the way. Lastly, FanDuel's Kelly Saco (1:11:38) provides the state of the Miami Marlins, including Jakob Marsee, who has been must-watch TV since joining the MLB.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 & Brent dive into the final hour of the week focused on the Blue Jays as they begin a series in Miami, featuring Shane Bieber's debut. They analyze the standings, the Jays' recent and overall road record, and what it will take to win the division or the American League. Sportsnet analyst Madison Shipman shares her expectations for Bieber's first start and what signs to look for in his return to form. They also discuss John Schneider's bullpen and rotation options. To wrap up, they connect with former MLB catcher Joe Siddall (20:20) for insights on the matchup with the Marlins and concerns about fatigue as every game becomes crucial for 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 affiliate.

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour alongside Charles Davis, friend of the show and NFL on CBS analyst, to talk some football with the NFL regular season now less than two weeks away. The trio debate if the Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC, who the true contenders are in each conference, the Shedeur Sanders experience in Cleveland, and Jerry Jones in yet another contract dispute with a star player. Next the a.m. boys turn their full attention to the Blue Jays (29:25) and tonight's debut for their marquee acquisition of this year's trade deadline. They each give their expectations for Shane Bieber's first start in Miami and discuss the level of urgency to rediscover his Cy Young form.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Welcome back, Ben! He joins Brent to recount his road trip with his son to Pittsburgh to watch the Blue Jays play at PNC Park. They get into what the experience was like, what he thought of the stadium that always seems to get high marks, and how well Jays fans travel. The hosting duo also get into the important A.L. East series that started last night between the Red Sox and Yankees. What is the best case outcome for Toronto? They also quickly touch on the cool Seinfeld giveaway at Yankees Stadium last night and if they could “one up” it. In the back end of the hour, B&B dive into some summer hockey talk! They discuss if there should be concern that Connor McDavid hasn't signed his extension in Edmonton, what the Frank Nazar contract in Chicago means, and the Olympic training camp invite that was finally sent out by Doug Armstrong and Hockey Canada this week. The pair end the hour with the latest in the Cowboys contract standoff between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons.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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shayna Goldman (5:55) to break down the players invited to the U.S.A. Olympic Camp. They discuss Lane Hutson's snub, her thoughts on the players picked and the youth invited, how the goaltending could stack up against Canada, and the Blackhawks signing Frank Nazar to a long-term contract extension after only 56 career NHL games under his belt. They end things off discussing what to expect from Mitch Marner in Vegas and what Lane Lambert will bring to the Kraken's bench as the new head coach. Then, with the NFL season almost upon us, Adam Levitan joins the show (30:01) for a Fantasy Football season primer. They discuss who should be targeted in the first round, what to focus on early in a super flex league, who he expects to be the top offence in the NFL this season, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays series' loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tommy Pham's revenge game, before making the case that it should be José Berríos in the bullpen over Eric Lauer as the Jays stick with a five-man rotation (00:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith, host of At The Letters, joins JD to continue to the conversation on the starting rotation, Berríos' leash with Shane Bieber joining the squad against the Marlins this weekend, the strength of the bullpen with Lauer slated to join the group, expectations for Bieber in his first start since April 2024, and the effect that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s injury has on the lineup (9:54). Later, JD discusses the comments by Auston Matthews on Mitch Marner heading to the Vegas Golden Knights (46:46).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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former Blue Jays' pitcher Adam Cimber (1:15) to chat about his old teammate Shane Bieber and what he was like during their days with the Cleveland Guardians, expectations for Shane returning to the mound coming off an injury, the difficulties as a pitcher of putting yourself aside and focus on the team first, and the feeling in the clubhouse of being hunted in the standings than being the hunter. Then, Jeff and Kevin head to the Back Leg Line to hear some listeners' voicemail messages! 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 off-day edition with a look at the AL East landscape as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox get set to square off in a four-game series. Then, they debate the importance of the Blue Jays' upcoming weekend series against the Marlins. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins the show (26:36) to discuss the Jays' recent scoring slump, how the starters are adjusting to the changed rotation, his expectations for Shane Bieber, and Brendon Little's control issues.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Devon Travis to discuss his time with the Blue Jays, naming his son after Bo Bichette and taking pride in developing good baseball players. Following that, Former Red Sox development coach Katie Krall (32:00) reflects on her roles in baseball and why the upcoming Saber Seminar in Chicago is a valuable experience. Afterwards, Fair Territory's Alanna Rizzo (50:31) breaks down her chat with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and how she sees the AL East shaking out. Lastly, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:12:28) talks about Eric Lauer moving to the bullpen for the Marlins series, Braydon Fisher getting optioned to Triple-A and the upcoming stretch of crucial games for the Blue Jays. 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.

Brent & Sam wrap up Thursday with baseball talk, focusing on the Red Sox-Yankees series while the Blue Jays rest. They welcome WEEI's Rob Bradford to discuss the rivalry's revival and the competitive A.L. East landscape. The conversation shifts to the entire American League's openness. To end, they check in with Ty Dunne (26:06) from Go Long, exploring key NFL storylines for the upcoming season, including contenders to challenge the Chiefs and standout QBs in the NFC.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.

Brent and Sam continue into the second hour with more NHL offseason talk, starting with Connor McDavid, who hasn't re-upped in Edmonton yet. Is a big enough deal being made about the delay in the new deal? The duo turn their attention back to baseball and zero in on an important divisional series starting tonight between the Red Sox and Yankees. They get into the historic long-running competition between these two storied clubs and ask what other matchups are viewed in the same light. Sho Alli (29:18), Blue Jays producer and host on the SN590 network, offers his takeaways from the team's trip to Pittsburgh. Is there any concern is warranted? The host of Blue Jays Talk also weighs in on how he believes the team will utilize Shane Bieber on Friday and moving towards the end 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.

Brent Gunning is joined once again by Sam McKee to chat about the Blue Jays, who dropped their series finale to the Pirates yesterday afternoon in Pittsburgh. They break down what went wrong in the game and question if there's any concern of Toronto playing down to their competition. With all of the scoring coming in the first inning for both sides, the guys chat about the solid performance from Chris Bassitt and the Jays bullpen. They express their disappointment that Tommy Pham drove in both runs for the Pirates, before looking ahead to Shane Bieber's anticipated Blue Jays debut Friday in Miami. In the back end of the hour, the pair chat about the Maple Leafs offseason and Auston Matthews' latest comments on his former teammate. Sam tees up a game of true or false for Toronto's upcoming season, as Brent zeroes in on what will come to fruition in 2025-26.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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Blue Jays announcing that Eric Lauer is being moved to the bullpen to make room for Shane Bieber. Then, St. Louis Blues and Team Canada Olympic GM Doug Armstrong joins the show (5:35). They discuss the upcoming orientation camp for team Canada ahead of the Olympics, what it means to have Crosby, MacKinnon, and McDavid don the Maple Leaf at the Four Nations ahead of the Olympics, what he is looking for when putting together an Olympic roster, and much more. After, they discuss his expectations for the Blues this season, potential offer sheets following last year's additions of Broberg and Holloway, the decision to sign Milan Lucic to the PTO for a “second chance”, and more. Later, David Samson joins the show (29:00) to discuss the idea of division realignment in the MLB, which cities could be in the running for an expansion team, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD is joined by Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, to discuss the plans for the Blue Jays' starting rotation with Shane Bieber making his season debut on Friday, and Max Scherzer pitching as well as he has with Toronto (00:00). They also get into Jeff Hoffman and the construction of the bullpen, the recent baserunning and defensive lapses, and the effect Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s injury could have going forward. Later, JD dives into the Indianapolis Colts' decision to name Daniel Jones their Week 1 starter over former first round pick Anthony Richardson, and pokes fun at those who vacation at Disneyland without kids (39:54). 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker take a deeper dive into the Blue Jays' decision to option Braydon Fisher to Buffalo, bumping Eric Lauer to the bullpen ahead of Shane Bieber's debut, and the competition around the rotation for postseason starts. ESPN's Jeff Passan jumps on (27:45) to discuss if Max Scherzer's play as of late, how the Jays can translate their hitting approach in the playoffs, how he views the New York Yankees roster in the second half, why the Baltimore Orioles' down year is just a blip, and how soon could the MLB look into expansion. Finally, MLB Network's and World Series Champion Ryan Dempster joins the guys (56:41) to chat about Lauer's move to the pen, his experience from pitching as a starter to being asked to close, how the Jays stack up against their rivals ahead of October, and how to be a great teammate supporting the final stretch.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.

Big picture, the Blue Jays are in a great spot – so Arden and Ben dive into some specific questions about Vlad Jr. (06:01), the newest member of the starting rotation (26:01) and the Jays' late-inning relief (34:29).Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caAdditional audio from MLB.comThis podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.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.