Podcast appearances and mentions of Shane Bieber

This week on Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Toronto Blue Jays' final nine games of the season and the decisions facing manager John Schneider as the Jays navigate a thin three-man rotation and a bullpen that needs to be ready every day. With the Blue Jays playoff push entering crunch time, can Schneider think outside the box with his pitching staff? What does the bullpen look like down the stretch, and should Joe Mantiply and Michael Lorenzen continue to be used in high-leverage situations? Plus, Shane Bieber has an interesting conversation with Griff about his future, including the possibility of betting on himself with a short-term contract in hopes of maximizing a bigger free-agent deal down the road—and whether the Toronto Blue Jays could be a fit in 2027. The guys also look ahead to the Blue Jays offseason, including what Toronto needs to do to improve its offence, potential roster moves, and whether this could be the organization's best rookie class since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette debuted in 2019. Subscribe to Exit Philosophy for more Blue Jays analysis, MLB news, player discussions, playoff coverage and Toronto Blue Jays offseason talk. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNews #ExitPhilosophy #ShaneBieber   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to highlight an impressive series in Cleveland for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Brett Bateman's impressive stretch to start his tenure in Toronto, if Toronto can make some noise in the playoffs, and if we should expect either of Trey Yesavage or Shane Bieber to return this season.

Blue Bird Territory Host and Former MLB Pitcher Ricky Romero joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' series win against the Guardians, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber returning back to the team, Dylan Cease's incredible season, Pete Walker's impact to the pitching staff, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistency and the position in the lineup, the Dodgers' season and more.

On The Wire Episode 265 — FAAB 24 (Sunday, August 30, 2026) Adam and Kevin work through a news-heavy show with just four FAAB periods left in the regular season, touching a wave of IL moves and call-ups across a dozen teams (Angels, Twins, Reds, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Mariners, Giants, Marlins, Blue Jays, Cardinals). The back half leans on stretch-run power and speed streamers (Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Connor Norby, Turner Hill) and pitching matchups exploiting lefty-mashing-averse lineups, before Kevin closes with advice to actually spend down remaining FAAB budgets before the season ends. Welcome and News 0:00-25:00 Angels place Nolan Schanuel on IL, recall Christian Moore; Wade Meckler returns to left field Players Discussed: Nolan Schanuel, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Zach Neto, Wade Meckler, Jose Siri, Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza Twins call up Walker Jenkins for his MLB debut as Byron Buxton's hip injury lingers Players Discussed: Walker Jenkins, Byron Buxton, Woo-Suk Go, Luke Keaschall, Kody Clemens, Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell Reds place Ke'Bryan Hayes on IL with a groin strain, recall Edwin Arroyo; Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl go unclaimed on waivers Players Discussed: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Edwin Arroyo, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Matt McLain, Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl Red Sox set to get back Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock this weekend Players Discussed: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Nick Sogard, Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper, Tristan Peters Yankees lose Fernando Cruz to IL with elbow discomfort, recall Elmer Rodríguez as Max Fried returns to the rotation Players Discussed: Max Fried, Fernando Cruz, Elmer Rodríguez, Bradley Hanner, Ryan Weathers Cubs activate Matt Shaw as a short-side platoon outfielder for Ian Happ Players Discussed: Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto More News 25:00-45:00 Dodgers place Roki Sasaki on IL with a blister, turn to Eric Lauer with an eye on backing up Shohei Ohtani Tuesday Players Discussed: Roki Sasaki, Seth Halvorsen, Eric Lauer, Shohei Ohtani, Tanner Scott Mariners move Bryce Miller to the bullpen as Kade Anderson joins the rotation; Ryan Sloan next up if needed Players Discussed: Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan Giants lose Adrian Houser to IL with a forearm strain, turn to Matt Wilkinson; Carson Whisenhunt needs UCL surgery Players Discussed: Adrian Houser, Matt Wilkinson, Carson Whisenhunt, Landen Roupp, Blade Tidwell, Anthony Molina Giants also lose Willy Adames to IL with a UCL sprain; Shay Whitcomb and Christian Koss soak up the infield reps Players Discussed: Willy Adames, Shay Whitcomb, Christian Koss, Matt Chapman Marlins place Pete Fairbanks on IL, recall Dax Fulton; Calvin Faucher takes over closing duties Players Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Dax Fulton, Calvin Faucher Blue Jays lose Shane Bieber to IL with forearm inflammation, expect Jameson Taillon back Thursday Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Jameson Taillon Cardinals lose Masyn Winn to IL, recall Nolan Gorman; Ramón Urías and José Fermín complicate the infield picture Players Discussed: Masyn Winn, Nolan Gorman, Ramón Urías, José Fermín Juan Soto says he won't need a rehab assignment and could be back with the Mets any day Players Discussed: Juan Soto FAAB Recommendations, Hitters 45:00-55:00 Power (RBI, HR) Players Discussed: Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Héctor Rodríguez, Andrés Chaparro, Sean Murphy, Drew Romo Speed (R, SB) Players Discussed: Jacob Young, Tyler Tolbert, Michael Massey, Josh Rojas, Nick Loftin, Turner Hill Opportunity (AB, AVG) Players Discussed: Drew Gilbert, Connor Norby FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers 55:00-1:05:00 Volume (W, K) Players Discussed: Eric Lauer, Zack Thompson, Shane Drohan, Cody Bradford Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Players Discussed: Will Dion Closers (Saves) Players Discussed: Calvin Faucher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Martinez, Brandyn Garcia, Juan Morillo Wild Card and Closing Advice 1:05:00-1:10:00 Shay Whitcomb flagged as a September stash if his everyday third-base role at San Francisco holds Players Discussed: Shay Whitcomb Spend your remaining FAAB dollars Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 10 with Tim – August 28, 2026 @ 9:15 amMicrosoft Teams1.Five inning Freddie pitched a gem on Wednesday – 6.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4K/0BBa.The Rays core competency is getting their pitchers to throw more strikes. Did they figure something out with Peralta or was it just luck. His next game is against his old team, the Mets next week. Are you starting him?2.Elmer Rodriguez with a nice start on Wednesday against the Astros. 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER, 6K/2BB. He should have gotten the win, but the bullpen blew it. a.It looks like it was one and down. If you picked him up, would you hold onto him?3.George Kirby has been terrible of late – 5 starts and a 7.13 ERA. He faced off on Tuesday against the red hot Phillies. You have to sit him, right? 7.2 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 9K/1BB and the win. a.Paul Skenes – same thing. He's been awful and goes out and fires 6 shutout innings against the Padres – only 4 strikeouts. b.I mean, what do you do?4.Several more pitchers got hurt this week. I'll ask about possibly replacements.a.Shane Bieber – tres major inflammationb.Roki Sasaki is out with a blister c.Carson Whisenhunt – tore UCL – out for the rest of the season and next as well.d.Pete Fairbanks is back on the IL. Who gets the save opportunities in Miami?e.Related – It was reported that Bryce Miller has been pitching through a lat injury for a month. Well, thanks a lot!5.At the end of April, Rafael Devers was hitting .209 with 2 home runs. Since then, he's hit 26 home runs for a total of 28. He should get close to 35 again this season. Should we just ignore early stats with him?a.Do you have any other player that we should just ignore when they get off to a poor start?6.You always say it's not a sprint, it's a marathon, but even marathon's have a sprint at the end and we are there.a.Give us three pieces of advice for fantasy managers the rest of the way.7.How would you handle Ketel Marte?a.Why the Diamondbacks keep putting up with Ketel Marte - The Athletic8.Some rando topic I haven't figured out yet.9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

Back-to-back series losses have intensified the pressure on the Blue Jays to either start stacking up wins or counting down days until the off-season. Ben and Arden start by sizing up the difficult task ahead for the club (00:31) before considering the club's pitching options in light of Shane Bieber's injury (21:10) and the ongoing mystery that is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 2026 (40:57). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease, Jays icon Buck Martinez     This week in Deep Left Field, it's the first time in a long time that the Blue Jays have lost ground in the playoff race, but they're heading into September well within striking distance of the leader in the chase for the American League's final wild card spot. Thursday, that's the Cleveland Guardians, but that seems to change on a daily basis. We look back at the Jays' 3-3 Week That Was, with an emphasis on the Shane Bieber injury news that has made the climb toward a playoff position that much more difficult. Dylan Cease joins us, possibly on the way to a Cy Young award, to talk about what the Jays have to do in September to make it back to the post-season. He also discusses his artistic endeavours, with his work currently on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and how much he's gotten to explore Toronto in the first season of his seven-year deal with the Jays. Buck Martinez is being inducted into the Jays' new Hall of Excellence on the weekend, and the iconic Jays player and broadcaster, who also managed the team for 215 games, joins us to reflect on an incredible career that is more than deserving of Blue Jays immortality. Plus, a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

They're in the thick of it now. The Blue Jays have made it to the cusp of September still within striking distance of a playoff spot. But the field they're competing with is large, which means that the margin for error could be very small. And even with a number of games still left against teams vying for the same spot, it's going to be a challenge—especially with a rotation once again in shambles after this week's Shane Bieber news. Whichever team makes it through will have to be better than just "OK" down the stretch. Meaning that the time to get it together is now.And this week we talked all about it! Plus Vlad discourse, a semi-traditional vibe check, an update on our pre-season over/under picks, and a whole lot more!** FOR AD-FREE EPISODES AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of the Jays' second game against the Royals (1:26). They discuss how the Jays have looked falling back in their AL Wild Card Race, what Brett Bateman has brought to the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles, Shane Bieber's future, and much more. Then, they look around the league starting with Cleveland, early returns on Tarik Skubal with the Dodgers and whether his future lies in L.A., and more. Then, Sho Alli joins the show (25:35) to break down his thoughts on how the team looks day-in and day-out, Alejandro Kirk's recent stretch, his early impressions of Bateman, the Jays selling over 1M loonie dogs, and more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the national tv games in the U.S. around the NHL. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour discussing the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to opening their series against the Royals. The boys discuss Shane Bieber's injury and future with the team, whether Toronto needs more rotation depth heading into next season, Brett Bateman's potential as a long-term option in centre field, and the team's other possibilities at the position. After the break, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (25:30) joins the show to discuss how teams manage an injury-heavy stretch, the importance of organizational depth, Sean Keys' potential and power, and how he sees the American League Wild Card race unfolding. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Arden Zwelling to break down the Blue Jays' ongoing search for more offence, whether the club should look to the minors for reinforcements, and the impact of Shane Bieber's injury. They also discuss the pressure facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 2027 season approaches. Later, ESPN's Jorge Castillo (27:30) stops by to assess the American League landscape, debate the best team in the AL right now, dive into the latest MVP races, and go around Major League Baseball with the biggest storylines from across the league. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays' tough start against the Royals. They discuss Nathan Lukes' costly baserunning mistake, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and whether his late double signals a power resurgence, the team's inability to capitalize on hits, and Alejandro Kirk's absence from the lineup. The guys then turn to Shane Bieber landing on the IL, how it impacts Toronto's playoff hopes, and potential replacements in the rotation. They also debate what could define the season if the Jays miss the playoffs: pitching injuries or Vladdy's struggles? After the break, they discuss the PGA Tour Championship changes coming in 2028, including the potential ripple effects of match play, a group stage and the tour's two-track system. They wrap up this hour by looking at Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar's pending free agency and what their next contracts could look like. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss Shane Bieber landing on the 15-day IL, the Blue Jays' large injury bug, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing cold stretch and Ja'Marr Chase's injury with the Bengals. Hayes and Frankie play Confirm or Deny delving into the PGA Tour, LIV Golf's top players, the Maple Leafs' award outlook, Auston Matthews' league ranking and Quinn Hughes' future with Minnesota.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber on the 15-day IL and his future with the Blue Jays, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued search for a breakthrough, Cal Raleigh's offensive drop-off, Tarik Skubal's usage with the Dodgers and more.

Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to give his view on Shane Bieber on the IL, Vladimir Guerrero's need to turn on the switch and Tarik Skubal's start with the Dodgers. Also, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Dan Graziano stops by to dive into the headlines leading up to the start of the NFL season and Hayes shares his FanDuel Best Bets.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Rob Longley (1:53) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber's latest injury and how his season has gone so far, whether the Jays are looking to re-sign the pending free agent, what to expect from Vladdy in the final stretch of the season, and much more. Then, with the NFL season inching closer, it's fantasy football draft season! Ailish and Justin welcome John Daigle (26:28) of Establish The Run to break down the biggest fantasy football questions and strategies that fantasy GMs need to keep in mind for their drafts, how you should approach the first round, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber being moved to the IL, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk both being left off the starting lineup in the series opener, and they outline the importance of the Jays' upcoming stretch against sub .500 teams. Later, Royals analyst and former MLB closer Jeff Montgomery joins the show (30:25) to share what the Blue Jays can expect from the red-hot Royals, who come to Toronto riding an eight-game win streak, what makes Bobby Witt Jr. elite, how the Jays' bats can attack tonight's starter Seth Lugo, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Insider and Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:16) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about Alejandro Kirk and George Springer's status after being left off the opening lineup against the visiting Kansas City Royals, what Brett Bateman has brought to the club, if the front office will consider dipping into the current free agent market to find a 5th starter while Shane Bieber is on the IL, where Brendon Little sits in the 'circle of trust', why Ben would be worried about Seattle and Cleveland sneaking into the Wild Card, and who is the second-most important bat in the lineup outside of Vlad Jr. Then, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (30:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how retirement has been going, the amount of baseball and Blue Jays games he's been tuning in, if he envisioned returning to the sport after his playing days, how much has he reflected on the best moments from playing, managing and broadcasting, and how the team can support Vladdy during and after a down offensive 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Jim Tatti and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips joins to discuss Shane Bieber's turnaround in performance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's struggles throughout the season, and the numerous changes to the roster between the start of the season and now. San Jose Sharks Forward Tyler Toffoli joins to discuss the outlook for the Sharks this season, the new additions to the team, his developing role as a leader, and who he learned from throughout his career. Jim Tatti gives his FanDuel Best Bets for Jays vs Yankees!

TSN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber's turnaround in performance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's struggles throughout the season, the numerous changes to the roster since the start of the season, how this year has changed how the team is accessed, and Jesus Sanchez' fit moving forward.

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has officially cleared concussion protocol and is set to rejoin the lineup. Corey Pieper breaks down a critical health update, several multi-week injury setbacks, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active across Major League Baseball as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cleared concussion protocol, while Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list. On the negative side, Jacob Wilson is likely out for the remainder of the season, Keaton Winn lands on the injured list with elbow neuritis, Andres Gimenez manages a hamstring tweak, and Maikel Garcia is likely heading back to the IL with a hamstring issue. On the diamond, standout performances in the studs column featured Jordan Walker, Matt McLain, Gavin Williams, Bobby Witt Jr., Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez, Zach Neto, Corey Seager, Shane Bieber dueling Ian Seymour, Grant Holmes matching up against Anthony Kay, and Jacob deGrom squaring off with Andrew Alvarez. Conversely, Drew Gilbert going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, Landen Roupp, Gage Jump, Peter Lambert, George Soriano facing Brocke Burke, and the Braves trio of Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Drake Baldwin all going 0-for-4 struggled into the duds category. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates key weekend starting options to help fantasy managers optimize their rotation lineups and lock down head-to-head categories. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to recap Toronto taking two of three against the Rays, including Daz Cameron's monster home run and Toronto's uptick in offensive production. Afterwards, Giants pitcher and Canadian Matt Wilkinson (26:43) reflects on his debut a few days ago, his nickname, “Tugboat,” and his idols growing up. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze Shane Bieber's dominant seven innings and Nathan Lukes looking like himself again (50:00). Lastly, JoezMcfly (1:16:47) of Jomboy Media and his YouTube/Twitch channels talks about Carlos Rodón, Heliot Ramos, Jazz Chisholm, and where the Yankees stand heading into a huge series against Toronto in the Bronx. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Friday's show with their takeaways from the Blue Jays' first road series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays since 2023. They discuss Shane Bieber's impressive outing, the decision by Toronto's front office to hold onto Bieber past the trade deadline, and the Jays' continued offensive resurgence. Afterwards, Ben and Brent react to Rory McIlroy's recent comments focused at LIV golfers looking to make their return to the PGA tour. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Brent are joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker, to tee up the Blue Jays' weekend series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s imminent return from injury absence, whether Jesus Sanchez is in danger of losing his spot on the roster, and the case to re-sign Shane Bieber given his recent turnaround. Afterwards Ben and Brent shift their focus with Emmanuel Berbari (26:32), Yankees postgame host at WFAN, who shares his perspective on New York's offence showing signs of life, George Lombard Jr's. emergence, and the race for top seed in the American League East. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A series win at The Trop?! Better buy a lottery ticket! Justin and Patrick return to discuss how a home run barrage from the Toronto Blue Jays offense and strong pitching from Jose Soriano, Shane Bieber and the bullpen helped lead the Blue Jays to a series win. They are now right behind the Twins in the American League Wild Card race but face a tough test this weekend as they travel to the Bronx for their final 3 games against the Yankees this season.Can they beat Schlittler, Weathers and Rodon? Will Vladdy return on Saturday?

Justin Cuthbert and Zack Bodenstein kick things off with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith following the Jays series win over the Rays at the Trop! They discuss how the young guns helped get the job done for Toronto, if what we are seeing from Kirk the expectation going into the season or an improvement, Jesús Sánchez' struggles as an outfielder, Nathan Lukes' defensive play this season, and much more! Then, former MLB pitcher Adam Ottavino joins the show! They break down Shane Bieber's interest at the deadline and why he remained a Blue Jay in the end, his experience coming back from Tommy John Surgery, if players are scoreboard watching while in the midst of tight playoff races, and more. Justin and Zack end things off discussing the Dodgers, the NHL's increased schedule, 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the post-game edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue to recap the Blue Jays' series-clinching win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph stops by (2:30) to share his impressions from the game, what José Soriano needs to work on ahead of his next start in the Bronx, whether Shane Bieber's done enough to earn a new contract, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should hit when he returns to the lineup, and what to do with Jesús Sánchez after his latest error-filled outing. Later, Orioles reporter Roch Kubatko stops by (28:24) to help break down the jumble that is the AL Wild Card race, and why the Orioles have heated up so much since selling at the 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Rays to win the series at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get into the bats smashing three long balls, one each from Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes, and Daz Cameron - can they stay hot this weekend? They discuss Shane Bieber striking out seven Rays over seven innings of work, Lukes adding a terrific catch late in the game, Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and get into what to do with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if he returns in New York to play vs. the Yankees. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and Nathan Lukes in their post-game availabilities.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday morning with a recap of the Blue Jays' disappointing 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The guys take a closer look at Jesús Sánchez's struggles in left field, including the ground-rule double in the first inning and his fourth-inning misplay under the Tropicana Field lights. They discuss whether his defensive issues can be overcome by his offensive production, the challenges of playing defence at the Trop, and how the Jays can better position him defensively. They also assess the team's offensive outburst and Max Scherzer's outing, and discuss whether both can be relied on down the stretch. After the break, former big league pitcher and By The Books host Jensen Lewis (26:57) joins the show to discuss playing at the Trop as an opposing player, how important Sánchez's bat is to the Jays' Wild Card hopes, how the team should handle his defence, the state of the American League playoff race, and his former teammate Shane Bieber's return from injury. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zack and T.J. play a little of the schedule game with a critical upcoming stretch for Guardians, where a path to saving the season emerges if they can take it. Then the guys discuss where Parker Messick sits in the AL Cy Young race, Zack shares 3 positives he's seen among the recent yuck, T.J. has an encouraging Travis Bazzana defensive stat and then we remember what it was like to panic over every start of Corey Kluber and Shane Bieber looking for red flags during rare struggles.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to size up the competition and the schedule ahead as the Blue Jays aim to establish themselves in a wild-card position. Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats (25:27) provides an update on the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, their pitching staff, and Junior Caminero. Following that, Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall (49:51) analyzes José Soriano's first two starts, as well as Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Kazuma Okamoto's seasons. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (1:15:08) gives his thoughts on Brett Bateman, Daz Cameron, Ricky Tiedemann, and Spencer Arrighetti. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by asking if the Blue Jays can make the playoffs this year despite not hitting for power consistently. Can they contend with the brand of small ball we have seen so far? They examine the AL Wild Card race, how their record could the equation of how they handle Trey Yesavage, and whether Dylan Cease should start Friday against the Yankees and Cam Schlittler on normal rest. The guys then welcome MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi (21:07) to further break down the AL Wild Card race, with thoughts on the best teams in contention, the Tigers' underlying numbers, whether the Jays can sustain their run, the surprising success of teams that sold at the trade deadline, Shane Bieber's impact, and how much more the Jays can rely on their heavily used bullpen. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made MLB history on Saturday by hitting three home runs in his first three major league at-bats. Corey Pieper breaks down a historic big league debut, a massive wave of weekend injury news, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lands on the 7-day IL with a head injury, while Abner Uribe, Colt Emerson, Davis Martin, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler Soderstrom also hit the injured list. Meanwhile, Ketel Marte, Brice Turang, Hunter Goodman, Taylor Ward, and Dansby Swanson are all dealing with various day-to-day ailments, while Nolan Arenado awaits MRI results, Justin Wrobleski manages forearm tightness, and Logan Webb battled through back and shoulder tightness during his start. On the recovery front, Chris Bassitt returned from the IL, Shane McClanahan is slated to return Monday, and both Joe Boyle and Brett Callahan earned roster additions. On the diamond, big performances in the studs column feature Joshua Baez making history with a three-home-run MLB debut, Clay Holmes matching up with Matthew Liberatore, Chase Burns dueling Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber facing Gerrit Cole, Yoshinobu Yamamoto battling Robert Gasser, Sonny Gray against Jared Jones, Randy Dobnak against Reid Detmers, Ryan Weathers facing Dylan Cease, Eury Perez dueling Nick Lodolo, and Logan Henderson matching up with Tarik Skubal, alongside strong outings from Miguel Vargas, Ben Malgeri, Pete Alonso hitting in the leadoff spot, Gunnar Henderson, Brandon Pfaadt, Jac Caglianone, Kyle Freeland, Michael McGreevy, Drew Gilbert, Jakob Marsee, Joey Cantillo, Jesus Luzardo, Alec Bohm, Emerson Hancock, Nolan Arenado, Jacob Misiorowski, Henry Bolte, Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Trevor Rogers, Ronald Acuna Jr., Bryce Elder, Casey Mize, Bo Bichette, Lawrence Butler, Jacob Lopez, Noah Cameron, and Jake Bauers. Conversely, notable struggles in the duds section included Jackson Jobe, Jake Bennett, Gavin Williams, AJ Ewing, George Kirby, Andres Munoz, Seth Lugo, Matthew Boyd, Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos, Connor Prielipp, Hayden Wesneski, Patrick Sandoval, Spencer Jones and Trent Grisham going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Dillon Dingler going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Edward Cabrera getting hit hard in his return, Kumar Rocker dueling Gage Jump, Troy Melton, Sean Burke, and Andrew Painter. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers critical free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out five over six innings of work, and the bullpen locking things down again, including Tyler Rogers notching four outs and Louis Varland needing only four pitches for his 27th save 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (2:55) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the confidence John Schneider and the coaching staff have in putting Brett Bateman leading off the order, how Shane Bieber can learn from his start against the Phillies now against the visiting New York Yankees, the clubhouse's mood against a division rival, the Jays' struggles with using the ABS, Jesús Sánchez's future playing everyday, Paul Sewald's deployment, and if Gerrit Cole has a upper hand in facing Toronto for the first time since 2024. Then, Yankees radio colour commentator Suzyn Waldman stops by (27:00) to chat about what has changed for Cole since Tommy John surgery, if George Lombard Jr. has solidified his spot as New York's shortstop of the future, how Ben Rice has adjusted his hitting without Aaron Judge around him, when Yankees fans can expect Judge will return, and if Aaron Boone has navigated his way in securing AL Manager of 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and discuss all that went down in extras, including a laser beam from Nathan Lukes to keep the game tied, some subpar bunting from Brett Bateman and Myles Straw, a bizarre run to first base from Jesús Sánchez on a double play ball, and the bullpen being emptied all the way into the 12th inning. They also discuss Shane Bieber getting Schwarbombed, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting into a double play to end the eighth inning rally - is it possible for Vladdy to find some consistency? Plus, despite the loss today, they get into an overall positive road trip - can the effort carry forward into important games vs. the Red Sox, Rays, and Yankees?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:21) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss calling up outfielder and Jays' 20th ranked prospect Brett Bateman, why he doesn't envision moving Vlad Jr. down the lineup, José Soriano's club debut, Dylan Cease's recent run of dominance, Anthony Santander's recovery, Trey Yesavage update, and if a path is open for Ricky Tiedemann to get to the Majors. Then, Sportsnet's Ben Shulman joins the guys (27:36) to share his expectations for Soriano's Jays' debut, why Alejandro Kirk has moved up into the two-hole, if there's caution around Louis Varland's control in the 9th inning, Spencer Miles' usage, and if Shane Bieber is turning the corner. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to struggle - are the at-bats actually getting worse? Plus, they go over the deadline moves one more time, and debate the lack of a bat amongst them.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Trade deadline day arrives in the middle of a full Major League Baseball slate, and Griffin Warner spends this episode walking through every game on the board while the deadline itself keeps shifting the ground under several starting pitchers. He opens by noting that the Washington Nationals had already begun trading away pieces in the days before, a familiar pattern for a club that has repeatedly sold off talent once a playoff push stops looking realistic, and that the San Diego Padres spent the weekend as one of the league's biggest question marks, with starter Michael King's turn in the rotation pushed from Sunday to Monday amid persistent trade speculation. At 02:00 Griffin opens with the St. Louis Cardinals traveling to face the New York Yankees, where Michael McGreevy starts on the road opposite Cam Schlittler, New York opening as a minus 193 favorite with St. Louis getting plus 174 and the total sitting at seven and a half at even money in both directions. He questions whether McGreevy's soft contact approach can hold up in a small ballpark and leans to the under on the full game and the first five innings. At 03:17 the card shifts to Pittsburgh, where Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler starts on the road against a Milwaukee Brewers club still working with the return from trading ace Freddy Peralta, whose rights moved again to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and Griffin says the plus 125 underdog price on Chandler is not enough for him while he leans the total toward the over given his doubts about Pittsburgh's bullpen. At 04:02 he covers the Los Angeles Dodgers sending Justin Wrobleski to Chicago to face Matthew Boyd and the Cubs, liking the plus 116 home underdog price on Boyd given the travel the Dodgers faced after Sunday night baseball. At 04:48 he previews Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on the road against Cal Quantrill and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, saying he does not trust San Francisco as a minus 107 road favorite and would only get involved if the Giants were available as an underdog with plus money. At 05:49 he breaks down Shane Bieber and the Toronto Blue Jays traveling to face Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros, noting that Bieber himself could be traded before the deadline closes and calling the minus 129 price on Houston a little cheap given how well Javier has pitched out of the bullpen. At 06:19 he covers the Tampa Bay Rays sending Ian Seymour to Colorado to face Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies, expecting Colorado to score plenty while staying away from the over given his concerns about the Rays bullpen holding up its end. At 06:49 he closes the game breakdown with the Padres traveling to Arizona, where Brandon Pfaadt is a minus 110 favorite for the Diamondbacks, saying that price seems cheap and that he leans toward the over on the total and toward Arizona at home, especially if Michael King is unavailable to start for San Diego. At 08:06 Griffin directs listeners to Pregame.com and promo code HIT50 for fifty dollars off his Major League Baseball second half all access package, discounted from three hundred forty nine dollars to two hundred ninety nine dollars for the rest of the season through the World Series, noting the package has been up twenty four units during the current promotional window and has run north of thirty units at points this season. He wraps the episode at 09:07 with his best bet, acknowledging a loss last time out on Cleveland against Arizona before landing on Houston Astros minus 129 over the Toronto Blue Jays as the play he trusts most on a trade deadline day card shaped as much by roster uncertainty as by the numbers themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the month of August by reacting to the biggest move of trade deadline day before working through a full Monday baseball card and unveiling their next NFL win total on the Houston Texans. At 00:00 Munaf sets the stage for a busy trade deadline session, and at 01:53 the pair discusses Tarik Skubal moving from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a trade that pushed Los Angeles' World Series odds from roughly plus 175 down to plus 150. At 02:39 they preview the Nationals hosting the Phillies, where Trevor Williams starts opposite Aaron Nola just after Philadelphia added Luis Arraez to play second base, with Dave leaning toward the Nationals team total over three and a half runs given Nola's bloated recent numbers and Munaf backing the same direction with a strong seasonal over trend for Washington. At 06:37 they turn to the Cardinals visiting the Yankees, where Michael McGreevy faces Cam Schlittler, with both hosts leaning toward the under given New York's heavy favorite price and Schlittler's strong road splits. At 09:48 they cover the Pirates at the Brewers, with Bubba Chandler opposing Brandon Sproat, both hosts landing on the Pittsburgh team total over given Sproat's control issues. At 13:13 they preview the Dodgers at the Cubs, Justin Wrobleski against Matthew Boyd, with Dave taking Chicago at plus money and Munaf citing a profitable trend fading teams on the road the day after Sunday night baseball. At 16:30 they break down the Padres at the Diamondbacks, Michael King against Brandon Pfaadt, with Dave siding with Arizona at a cheap price while Munaf prefers San Diego given King's strong history against this opponent. At 20:17 they run through quick hits on the Giants at the Rangers, the Blue Jays at the Astros with Shane Bieber and Cristian Javier, and the Rays at the Rockies with Ian Seymour and Michael Lorenzen, flagging Colorado's hot home scoring trend. At 23:07 the conversation shifts to football, where Munaf and Dave unveil the Houston Texans win total of nine and a half, discussing a defense built around Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Reed Blankenship, and the returning Jadeveon Clowney, along with questions about the offensive line protecting C.J. Stroud and the additions of David Montgomery and Woody Marks in the backfield, ultimately landing on the over. At 31:41 Munaf shares a promo code for Pregame.com, RBI50, good for fifty dollars off the Major League Baseball second half all access package through the World Series. The episode closes at 33:03 with best bets, Dave taking the Washington Nationals team total over three and a half runs and Munaf going with the Rays and Rockies first five innings over six, wrapping a trade deadline day that reshaped several rosters and a season-opening look at one of the league's most anticipated teams heading into the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the 2026 Trade Deadline Justin and Patrick get together to discuss what the Blue Jays are going to do. Will they trade Kevin Gausman? What happens to Daulton Varsho and George Springer? Is there a market for Shane Bieber? The Jays should look at acquiring high potential young players with team control beyond 2027 to try to rebuild the core of the roster.

Welcome to "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" hosted by Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian, with everything else handled by his son, Jeff Kurkjian. The MLB Trade Deadline is looming, so you know we're diving into plenty of speculation and discussion. But first, Tim has a question about a walk-off automatic double that has us scratching our heads, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. We all know what an Immaculate Inning is, but what do you call it when a pitcher throws just three pitches and records three outs? Tim may have come up with the perfect name. In Takeaways, we discuss the Marlins' slump, the Angels' continued struggles, and somehow... The Miz. Plus, Max Muncy has officially cemented his place in Dodgers history. The Quirkjians feature Shane Bieber and Jacob Young with some of the best quirky baseball stats you'll find anywhere. Then, On This Date in Baseball History takes an unexpected turn involving Adrian Beltre and Bud Selig. Alphabest continues as Tim tries to name the greatest pitcher and position player for every letter of the alphabet. This week, the letter "S" might have given him his toughest challenge yet. We wrap things up with Three Cards and Team Tim to close out another fun episode. As always, thank you for listening. Without you, there is no show, and we truly appreciate all of your support. Be sure to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and thanks for being part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 450: A Baseball Is Dead Pantheon episode is in your feed. Jared, Justin, Dallas, and Tyler chat about Dallas' performance on ‘Just The Nuts' last night, in particular his sweet ride that takes him to and from the ballpark. All-Star stud outfielder Corbin Carroll joins the program as well to talk about the All-Star Game, Seattle music, and the art of the triple. On the opposite end of the spectrum are two pitchers discussed on today's episode: Alek Manoah, who has been released by the Angels, and Shane Bieber, whose Savant page is more blue than the deep blue sea. The guys discuss whether either pitcher can bounce back to their former selves. Lastly, an all-time edition of BID Feud is here, with special guest Ellyn Carrabis joining the program! Jared's mom enters the Thunderdome for a special feud on an amazing Wednesday edition of Baseball Is Dead. 00:00:00 - Dallas' Scooter & Friendship With Former A's 00:11:22 - Check Out Our Otto Lopez Interview! 00:14:16 - Corbin Carroll & A Carrabis Family Member Join The Show! 00:18:41 - Alek Manoah, Released 00:28:18 - Corbin Carroll Joins BID 01:01:02 - NL Player of the Month: CJ Abrams' Heater & The Decision to Trade Him 01:09:52 - Shane Bieber's Icy Baseball Savant 01:21:05 - Scoop Season Is Coming 01:23:16 - BID Family Feud 01:50:17 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:53:46 - Final Thoughts + Philadelphia Drama Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal's last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber's disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto's top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Nationals to clinch the series, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome former MLB catcher and host of 'Four Territory' Erik Kratz (0:41) to the post-game edition! They discuss Shane Bieber's six-walk inning, why the Jays should be bold at the deadline, and what's behind the Phillies' recent skid. Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (28:55) stops by to share why Kevin Gausman's trade value hasn't dropped after a run of rocky outings, whether the Jays could add at the deadline to address needs in 2027, and the case to sell high on Louis Varland. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner runs the entire Tuesday, July 28 Major League Baseball card on What I Bet, building his own numbers before diving into a sixteen-game slate that opens with a Battle of Ohio doubleheader and closes on the West Coast. He starts with a quick note on recent form, four wins in the last five, eight and three in the last eleven, ten and four in the last fourteen, and thirteen and six in the last nineteen, before working through the board game by game. Slade Cecconi and the Guardians open against Chase Burns and the Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader created by a postponed opener, and Griffin says he would rather see Gavin Williams on the mound for Cleveland while still liking the under. Brandon Pfaadt and Arizona travel to face Bubba Chandler and the Pirates, with Griffin siding with a cheap Diamondbacks price against a team he thinks has the better roster. Aaron Nola and the Phillies visit Sandy Alcantara and a reeling Marlins club, and Griffin explains why he still does not trust Nola despite Miami's twelve game skid, pointing to Philadelphia letting Ranger Suarez leave as a longer term concern. Cal Quantrill and the Rangers face Griffin Jax and the Rays in a game Griffin mostly avoids given Tampa Bay's strength at limiting runs at home. The clearest opinion of the show comes on Dean Kremer and the Orioles visiting Troy Melton and the Tigers, where Griffin argues Detroit is undervalued and Kremer keeps earning more market respect than he deserves, referencing a rough recent start against Houston. Shane Bieber and the Blue Jays face Cade Cavalli and a shaky Washington bullpen, Chris Sale and the Braves visit Christian Scott and the Mets with Griffin leaning the under, and Game 2 of the doubleheader brings Brady Singer against Gavin Williams and the Guardians in a spot Griffin mostly passes on. Gerrit Cole and the Yankees travel to face Anthony Kay and a struggling White Sox team, Seth Lugo and the Royals face Taj Bradley and a Minnesota bullpen that has quietly turned into a strength, and Griffin leans hard to the under there. Colin Rea and the Cubs visit Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals, with Griffin backing St. Louis over a Chicago staff propped up by its defense. Peter Lambert and the Astros face Reid Detmers and the Angels, and Griffin explains why he believes in Lambert and why Jeremy Pena might be the hottest hitter he has watched all year. Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies visit Michael King and the Padres, Jake Bennett and the Red Sox travel to face Gage Jump and the Athletics in Sacramento, and Logan Henderson and the Brewers face Landen Roupp and the Giants in a matchup Griffin likes on pitching alone. The card wraps with Luis Castillo and the Mariners facing Eric Lauer and the Dodgers, a spot Griffin leans over if the total drops. He closes the episode with his single What I Bet best bet of the night, the Detroit Tigers minus 130 at home over the Baltimore Orioles, built on confidence in Troy Melton and skepticism of Dean Kremer's price. Along the way he points listeners to a promo code worth ninety eight dollars in savings on football season access packages running all the way through the Super Bowl, starting with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin Williams tossed an immaculate inning in a huge start (3:02)! ... Brandon Pfaadt is keeping runs off the board (10:30). ... Ty France another one (13:22). ... News (20:30): Ronald Acuña should be back this weekend. ... Ian Seymour or Shane Bieber (30:20)? ... Steven Kwan is picking things up (34:39). ... Hey, real quick (40:19)! ... Who are some names who could gain or lose value at the Trade Deadline (47:13)? ... We wrap up with Fantasy Feud, bullpens, and streamers (1:02:05).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returns for episode 69 of What I Bet with a full breakdown of the Thursday, July 23rd Major League Baseball card, working through five games, sharp line movement, and a final best bet before first pitch. He opens by checking in on a hot recent stretch of picks, sitting at 6 and 2 in the last 8, 8 and 3 in the last 11, and 11 and 5 in the last 16, fueled in part by Kansas City's dramatic comeback sweep of the San Francisco Giants earlier in the week. From there, at 1 46, Griffin turns to San Diego at Atlanta, where Griffin Canning faces Chris Sale in an early getaway day start, and he tracks San Diego drifting from around plus 193 out to plus 204 while the total sits at 8 and leans toward the under. He explains why a thin Padres offense paired with a strong bullpen makes the run line at plus 1 and a half more appealing than the total, touches on trade chatter involving Mason Miller, and references Xander Bogaerts hitting eighth in Monday's lineup as a sign of how limited San Diego's lineup currently is. At 4 33, the show shifts to Minnesota at Cleveland, where the Guardians moved from around minus 117 to as high as minus 144 after Jose Ramirez returned and Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers were given rest, and Griffin lays out why the under, both in the full game at 8 and in the first five innings at 4 and a half, is his favorite angle on the board given a rested Minnesota bullpen and a Cleveland lineup that isn't built to hit the ball out of the park in bunches. At 7 05, he previews Tampa Bay at Toronto, questioning whether Shane Bieber is really back to form after a serious arm injury even as the price on the Rays creeps from minus 103 toward minus 101, and he says he still views Tampa Bay as the better team even with its road struggles. At 8 37, Griffin covers a rescheduled game between Arizona and St. Louis, with Brandon Pfaadt starting for the Diamondbacks against Michael McGreevy, walking through Arizona's price moving from plus 113 to plus 107, McGreevy shortening toward minus 118, and a total that ticked up to 8 and a half, while explaining why he loves Arizona's offense but worries about a shaky bullpen and questions whether McGreevy's below average velocity can keep producing results. At 10 24, he closes the card with Kansas City at Detroit, where Randy Dobnak starts opposite a red hot Troy Melton, now a minus 193 favorite, and Griffin details a rough stretch for the Royals, who are missing Bobby Witt Jr. and top prospect Jac Caglianone after a rough defensive sequence in Wednesday's finale, while Salvador Perez keeps hitting home runs against the run of form. He leans toward the Royals' team total under given Melton's dominant season, though he flags Detroit's left handed power as a wild card. Griffin wraps the show by running through a pregame.com promo code, spelled out letter by letter as early 777, that saves 98 dollars on season long access to NFL and college football coverage beginning with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6th and running through the Super Bowl. He finishes with his official best bet of the day, the under in the Minnesota at Cleveland game, tying together the pitching matchups, bullpen usage, and early start context covered throughout the episode, and signs off by teasing a return the following night for Friday's full slate of games and more betting analysis from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji talks betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji hosts a solo Thursday edition of Cash That Ticket on the Straight Out of Vegas AM feed, opening by cashing in on Wednesday's best bet, the Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline behind Eric Lauer against Aaron Nola, a game that saw Lauer allow a first inning two run homer to Alec Bohm before the Dodgers rallied for a 9 to 5 win, punctuated by a Max Muncy homer and a four run eighth inning, with the Dodgers team total over four and a half cashing alongside it. With only five games on the Thursday slate, Manji narrows his focus to three matchups starting after 3pm Eastern. At the 3:33 mark he opens with the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the Toronto Blue Jays in a series finale Toronto enters having been outscored 23 to 5, breaking down Rays starter Ian Seymour, a pitcher who has allowed a home run in every start he has made in July, against Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber, whose command issues, a 1.73 WHIP over the season, outweigh a recent six shutout inning outing against the Chicago White Sox, landing on the Rays team total over four and a half as the preferred angle. At 8:28 the show shifts to the Arizona Diamondbacks at the St. Louis Cardinals, where Brandon Pfaadt and Michael McGreevy have both settled into strong recent form, Pfaadt winning each of his last four starts and McGreevy allowing no more than two earned runs in any of his last four outings, with wind blowing in at St. Louis pushing Manji toward the first five innings under four. At 12:51 the final matchup covered sends the Kansas City Royals to Detroit, where Troy Melton, sitting at 5 and 1 with a 1.80 ERA, draws Randy Dobnak, a reliever making a spot start for a Royals team that has struggled badly away from home this season, a combination that leads Manji to name the Detroit Tigers first five innings run line as his best bet of the show. From there the podcast pivots into a National Football League win total breakdown of the Cincinnati Bengals, part of a season long wager preview presented alongside Pregame dot com. Manji frames Zac Taylor as the only returning head coach in the AFC North, recaps a 6 and 11 finish a year ago, and credits an offseason overhaul on defense, including the additions of Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen up front and Jordan Battle, Bryan Cook, and DJ Turner in the secondary, before turning to the health of quarterback Joe Burrow, who played only eight games last season, as the swing factor for a Bengals team that also retains Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown on offense. He walks through a favorable opening schedule stretch, the team's 2026 draft class led by edge rusher Cashius Howell, and division and playoff odds before landing on the over on a win total of nine and a half games, also flagging long odds on the Bengals to earn the AFC's number one seed. The episode closes with a recap of the Tigers first five innings run line as the best bet of the show and a preview of a full weekend slate returning Friday, with regular co-host Uncle Dave expected back in the chair on Monday to weigh in on the Bengals outlook himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 19, 2026 @ 2 pm ETSegments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend GamesAdditional Questions/Notes1.Shane Bieber – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 6K/2BB. Still not throwing hard, but ok. He did pitch better in his last outing as well. Maybe, he's improving??? What do you do here?2.Esmerlyn Valdez with another home run – also Jared Jones looked great in his Saturday afternoon win against the Guards. You have to bear in mind the competition, but he did look very good. Thoughts on him for the ROS and long-term.a.Speaking of the Pirates, they promoted Khristian Curtis to be the bulk guy on Saturday night's DH game. He was great and while his minor league season was a bit uneven – great in Double-A, so-so in Triple-A, he's got good stuff.i.Does he get more chances this season?3.Brandon Woodruff is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. This is not good as he's had multiple shoulder surgeries over the past few years and just can't seem to get healthy. In response, the Brewers acquired Lance McCullers from the Astros. Talk about somebody who can't stay healthy.a.Thoughts on the McCullers?b.Do you think this is the Brewers “Big Move”, or will they do something else?4.Stud updatesa.Jose Ramirez is getting close and might skip a rehab assignment.b.Ronald Acuna should be ready to return sometime this upcoming week.c.Max Fried will have a rehab start this weekd.Aaron Judge doesn't appear closee.Will Smith might be back sometime late next month.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report