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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, as they discuss the lead-up to John Schneider's ejection, Kevin Gausman's incredible Saturday start, and what comes with Shane Bieber's return. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:20) joins to talk about the state of the Red Sox's ahead of their series with the Jays. Later, Jake Mintz (51:15), Yahoo Sports baseball writer, talks with Blake about the College World Series, the NL Cy Young race, and other news around the MLB. Finally, Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:50), Yankees' post-game host on WFAN660, recaps the Jays' weekend series with the Yankees. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their reaction to the Blue Jays' roster moves including reinstating Alejandro Kirk, recalling Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho placed on the IL and designating Tyler Henieman for assignment before bringing on the Jays' manager John Schneider (2:24). The skipper explains some of the moves, Shane Bieber's status, how he will balance the workload for Kirk and Brandon Valenzuela, if he would consider moving George Springer back to the outfield, Vlad Jr.'s struggles against the breaking ball, if he's had conversations with Max Scherzer about his future, and Trey Yesavage's second outing against the New York Yankees. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat about Bieber's recent rehab start and why fans should trust the management team to handle Scherzer's next steps. 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.
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (10:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Yankees. They break down the Jays' recent roster moves with Tyler Heineman being DFA'd, whether George Springer could be back in the outfield, Addison Barger's rehab progress, and the plan for Max Scherzer as Shane Bieber nears a return. Later, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian (31:11) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season so far, what the Jays can expect from the Yankees' pitching, how the Yankees manage in Aaron Judge's absence, Ernie Clement's All-Star case, and why the Tigers shouldn't trade Tarik Skubal. 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 Daniele Franceschi start Friday morning by recapping the Hurricanes' Game 5 victory over the Golden Knights! They share their biggest takeaways including the keys to Carolina's statement win, the impact of Brandon Bussi in goal, Carter Hart's performance and John Tortorella's comments about potentially turning to Aidan Hill. They also touch on Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe case and Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy honors. After the break, Ben and Daniele turn their attention to the Blue Jays on the mend in Buffalo right now. They discuss if Alejandro Kirk will make his return for the Yankees series this weekend, what the correlating roster move will be, Brandon Valenzuela's job security, and the latest on Shane Bieber. The guys close out the hour by looking at the opening round of the Canadian 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 affiliates.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman discussing the Blue Jays. They'll cover expectations for the Yankees series, Alejandro Kirk's potential return, and the depth at catcher. They'll also analyze George Springer's performance, Shane Bieber's rotation return, and the impact on the bullpen. Afterward, Sportsnet Soccer analyst James Sharman (28:35) joins to discuss the upcoming home World Cup. He shares his expectations for Canada's team, concerns for their strategy, and looks at player management, particularly for Alphonso Davies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Taylor Dingman open Headlines with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead over Vegas behind strong performances from their stars and Brandon Bussi in net, Nikita Kucherov officially winning the Hart Trophy, Alejandro Kirk returns ahead of tonight's matchup with the Yankees and Shane Bieber continues his rehab momentum, before closing with Canada's World Cup action against Bosnia and Herzegovina and lineup updates under Jesse Marsch. (25:19) The crew answer all of your questions on another edition of Textline Takeover! The crew shares their thoughts on the World Cup, Canada's chances, life as rabbit, 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (2:27) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following some rehab starts from Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber. The skipper outlines the plan for Bieber's second rehab start tonight, what Bisons regulars have learned from the experienced group of starters, Davis Schneider's progress at the plate, and much more. Later, Jeff and Kevin open the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including what to expect from Alejandro Kirk when he returns, and what the Jays should do with Scherzer. 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 second hour by listening to John Schneider's availability ahead of the Blue Jays' second game against the Philadelphia Phillies, where the skipper discussed the decision to move Vladdy Jr. to the leadoff spot. Then, Phillies manager and former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joins the show (8:10) to discuss taking over the manager job mid-season, what he learned from his time in Toronto, what it's like working with his son, Preston, as a GM, the pressure in Philly, and managing elite veterans like Cristopher Sánchez and Bryce Harper. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall (27:42) stops by to weigh in on Vladdy Jr.'s move to the leadoff spot, the Jays' catcher decision, what to expect from Dylan Cease in his return tonight, and the odd-pitchers-out when Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer return. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Blue Jays opened a critical home stand with a comeback win over the Orioles, but the competition only gets tougher as the Philadelphia Phillies arrive at Rogers Centre. On this episode of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle recaps Toronto's 6-4 victory over Baltimore. We break down Gausman's outing, the Orioles' four-run frame, and the Blue Jays' explosive response in the sixth inning that completely changed the game. Then, the Blue Jays welcome the Phillies for a three game set. Adam previews tonight's pitching matchup between Patrick Corbin and Cristopher Sánchez, discusses how Toronto can attack one of the league's most dominant starters, and how keep the bats hot coming off of yesterday's game. We also discuss the latest roster moves, updates on Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Alejandro Kirk as the Blue Jays inch closer to getting key contributors back from injury. We close with Adam's daily picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former MLB player and manager Dusty Baker (0:24) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the official release of his book Crossroads on June 9. He discusses why he chose to write about his 50-year MLB journey, the influence of Felipe Alou and Cito Gaston, his favourite moments as a player and manager, and much more. Later, Sportsnet's voice of the Blue Jays, Dan Shulman, stops by (26:48) ahead of the team's important homestand against the Orioles, Phillies and Yankees. They discuss how the Jays can have more success against Baltimore, George Springer's recent instability at the plate, Louis Varland's usage, what he expects from Shane Bieber as he nears a return, and Nathan Lukes' scorching stretch since returning to the lineup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by looking at the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves to snap their four-game losing streak. They break down Chad Dallas' performance, his outlook with the Big League club, and how Toronto got to Chris Sale amidst his dominant season so far. They also question if Andrés Giménez should be in lineup everyday with his current struggles at the plate, Dylan Cease's timeline after throwing 75 pitches in Buffalo, and when to expect fellow starters Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer back as well. After the break, Ben and Brent look back on Thursday's electric Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They get into Carolina's comeback after being down 2-0, John Tortorella's challenge of the no-goal call in the third, the impact of Brayden McNabb's injury, and the excitement through the first two games. 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 week's episode dives into the nearing returns of Alejandro Kirk, Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer, as well as updates on Shane Bieber, Yimi Garcia and Addison Barger. It also explores how the Blue Jays will reincorporate those pieces back into the mix and when they're expected to return. Enjoy!
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Marlins' series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk making a return, the turnover of the lineup, the positioning in the AL East, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber's return and more.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing Davis Schneider being sent down to Triple-A Buffalo and the Blue Jays activating Nathan Lukes for the series opener against the Miami Marlins. Then, they recap the weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jeff Hoffman's performance using his slider, how the Jays' hitters approached Paul Skenes, Alejandro Kirk's light rehab in Toronto, updates with Shane Bieber's progress, and Vlad Jr. getting hit in the elbow. Later, Marlins TV host and reporter Craig Mish joins the guys (31:30) to chat about how he would compare this team to previous rosters, Otto Lopez reaching 70 hits, how far the roster is from competing and winning meaningful games, and if Sandy Alcántara will survive another trade deadline. To wrap up the hour, we hear from John Schneider ahead of their series opener against Miami. 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.
Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, a power player in NIL deals by Action Network, “a founding father of college athletes earning rights,” and a top sports trademark attorney by Sportico. Heitner has been honored with the University of Florida's 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law's Oustanding Young Alumnus Award, and named the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. In 2023, Heitner Legal was the only law firm named to Sports Business Journal's first list of NIL Power Players. Heitner's sports clients have included Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Famer Fred Taylor, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Jamal Adams, Nick Chubb, Mac Jones, Shane Bieber, Manny Ramirez, Anna Kournikova, Draymond Green, Terry Rozier, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, and Rick Pitino.In 2019, Heitner was asked by Florida Representative Chip LaMarca to assist with the crafting and promotion of legislation that sought to provide Florida college athletes with the right to profit off of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). Heitner has continued to be an advocate for athlete rights and worked on behalf of numerous athletes and brands, including Gatorade, INFLCR, Marketpryce, and Icon Source, in the NIL space.Support the show
This week's episode breaks down Dylan Cease's recent dominance, the changes he's made to his arsenal and how they're helping him pitch deeper into games than ever before, exploring where he ranks among the sport's best starters so far this season and the emergence of his Cy Young candidacy, plus injury updates on Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Shane Bieber and much more. Enjoy!
The Blue Jays are coming off a frustratingly typical series sweep at the hands of the Rays in the dreaded Trop. And with nine games now separating them and the Yankees, plus eight-and-a-half between them and the Rays, we've reached the point where another AL East title may already be untenable. (FanGraphs has their odds down to just 1.5%).But the Jays' best baseball lies ahead. George Springer is already back in the lineup, Addison Barger will return against the Angels on the weekend, there's light at the tunnel for Shane Bieber, and Kazuma Okamoto and Myles Straw have had eye-opening stretches of late.Soon—and it can't come soon enough—we'll be watching a Jays team that looks a whole lot more like the one it was supposed to be. But the bottom of the roster is awfully thin, and some big decisions about who stays, who goes, and who's a flat-out bum.The vibes, in other words, are not so good.** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show by breaking down the Blue Jays' sweep at the hands of the Rays. The guys break down the growing concerns about Toronto's slow start, struggling offence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of power. They also examine whether injuries, Addison Barger, and the rest of the AL's inconsistent play could help Toronto stay afloat, while previewing the importance of the upcoming Yankees series. The conversation then shifts to Patrick Corbin's strong outing and what it could mean for the pitching staff while José Berríos and Shane Bieber recover. Later, the guys react to Bobby Webster's postseason press conference, touching on the Raptors' future flexibility, and RJ Barrett's contract situation. They wrap up with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's new job in Dallas, Matt Boyd's injury mishap, and the potential impact of LIV Golf's decline on the sport. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Ben Rice the next legendary Yankee, or just another "contrived stat" anomaly? David and Rich break down the historic start of the newest Bronx Bomber and why the metrics suggest this isn't just a hot streak.Hot Takes & Debates:Ben Rice's Hall of Fame Trajectory: David compares him to a left-handed Paul Goldschmidt: "There's just nothing that says this kid isn't 100% legit... him finishing as a six or seven win player seems impossible, but also not."The Jordan Walker "Breakout" Warning: Why you should sell high on the St. Louis hype now. The metrics suggest that if you adjust for his lucky .375 BABIP, he's back to being a .225 hitter.Parker Messick's Mirage: Don't fall for the "next Shane Bieber" tropes just because he's a Guardian. Messick's stellar early 1.05 ERA is hiding a 91% left-on-base rate that is destined to crash.What You'll Learn:00:00 - Intro1:05 - MASH: Navigating the 2026 injury plague.3:10 - Ben Rice: The metrics behind the historic Bronx start.6:34 - Garrett Mitchell: Why his .522 BABIP is pure noise.9:18 - Munetaka Murakami: Sinking ship alerts and contact issues.12:28 - Jac Caglianone: Why the 40-HR power remains legitimate.16:08 - Jordan Walker: Pumping the brakes on the breakout hype.19:50 - Daulton Varsho: The elite buy-low consolidation play.23:10 - Ivan Herrera: Catcher eligibility and offensive upside.26:25 - Brett Baty: How the Mets' utility role masks his value.31:05 - Emmanuel Rodriguez: Availability vs. high-tier pedigree.34:08 - Walbert Urena: Triple-digit velocity and ground ball rates.38:30 - Dalton Rushing: Offensive priority in the Dodgers pipeline.43:54 - Parker Messick: Correcting the market on lazy Guardian tropes.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday by recapping the Maple Leafs' 6–5 loss to the Dallas Stars. They discuss the team's recent slide, the decision to start Artur Akhtyamov, and how other results around the league may impact their draft outlook. They reflect on Joe Bowen's final game, consider what the future may hold for Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews, and project what's ahead for playoff-clinching teams like the Flyers and Kings. After the break, former MLB pitcher and VSiN By the Books co-host, Jensen Lewis (29:58) joins to discuss the Blue Jays' slow start following last year's World Series run. He shares insight on bouncing back from near-championship seasons, managing expectations early in the year, the importance of staying competitive, Max Scherzer's durability, George Springer's struggles, and Shane Bieber's return to the rotation. 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.
Host of Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions, Chris Rose (1:10) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the slow starts from American League's star players, who's the second best team in the league, Shane Bieber's decision to return to the Blue Jays, Fernando Tatís Jr. playing at second base, why Oneil Cruz needs to be the centrepiece of the Pirates' offence, and how he projects his Cleveland Guardians for the rest of the season. Then, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (27:24) returns to the show to discuss the team's growing list of injuries to start the season, if the World Series hangover is real, Kazuma Okamoto's adjustment to the MLB, why Dylan Cease benefits from working with Pete Walker, how he would manage Max Scherzer's outings, and the team's erratic defence. 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.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:25) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the outcome from their series rematch against the L.A. Dodgers, his argument with home plate umpire Dan Merzel on calling Kevin Gausman's balk, conversations with his coaching staff handling mental mistakes from their players early in the season, his upcoming podcast conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan and Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts, Daulton Varsho's struggles after a strong Spring Training, injury updates on his pitchers including Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios, how Kazuma Okamoto is handling the swing and miss at-bats, and the path for Davis Schneider to play more games. Then, Blair and Barker head to the Back-Leg Line ahead of the weekend! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Kourtney is joined by Kara Bieber, mom, entrepreneur and wife of Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber. Kara talks about her quick trip up to Toronto for a very special opening day at Rogers Centre. The two chat about Spring Training in Dunedin, Florida and the charm of the small town. They compare Spring Training locations in Arizona vs. Florida and the perks of each. Kara shares the story of how she met Shane through their college connection of UCSB. She recalls the experience of being traded from Cleveland to Toronto at the deadline and being welcomed into Toronto. Kourtney compliments Kara on her fashion, especially her game day looks and she shares how she got into putting outfits together. She explains how she started Kinlike to bring women together and promote small female owned businesses as well as her skincare line, Telt. They talk about balancing schedules and thriving under chaos and pressure. They wrap up the episode with a fun round of rapid fire questions! Social media: Follow Kara Bieber - instagram.com/karamaxinebieber Follow Holding Kourt - instagram.com/holdingkourt Follow Kourt - instagram.com/court_with_a_K
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' Face of the Franchise, Joe Carter at the top of the rankings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact to the roster, the outlook of the Blue Jays' roster, Shane Bieber's injury, John Schneider and Ross Atkins' contract extensions, the Giants and Yankees to kick off the season and more.
The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And DemotionsAnthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Pete Crow-Armostrong's extension with the Cubs, the Phillies further extending Christopher Sanchez and how they have most of their rotation now locked up long term, Spencer Strider starting the season on the IL, the trend of teams putting rotation candidates into the rotation rather than Triple-A, the Nationals sending both Dylan Crews and Harry Ford down to the minors, some exciting prospect promotions, including the Mets' Carson Benge, the Cardinals' JJ Weatherholt, Konnor Griffin and Travis Bazzana not making their respective opening day rosters, where the Blue Jays' rotation stands with Jose Berrios, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber all starting the year on the IL, and Braxton Garrett getting optioned.
Guests: Blue Jays pitchers Shane Bieber, Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage Today, Deep Left Field checks out the Blue Jays' starting rotation - or, at least, people who will be pieces of the rotation at some point this season. Dylan Cease got the richest contract the Jays have ever given to a pitcher, and the 30-year-old right-hander will be second out of the gate when the season opens, starting Saturday afternoon against the Athletics at Rogers Centre. Cease joins us to talk about choosing Toronto, what he expects from his seven years here and fills us in on several of his interesting hobbies. We also hear from Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage, two pitchers who joined the Jays late last season and made a huge impact on their run to the World Series. Both of them will start the season on the injured list. Bieber talks about picking up his player option to stay with the Jays and how his winter went after giving up the World-Series-winning home run in Game 7 while Yesavage takes us through his meteoric rise and record-setting post-season. All that, plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!
JD reacts to news that José Berríos' has a stress fracture in his elbow. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to get into Berríos' injury; what we know about the diagnosis and the most identifiable ripple effects. JD and Ben also discuss Shane Bieber's comments and what his timeline could be, how the first series of the season could be effected, expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s regular season, and feelings on the looming work stoppage in the MLB. JD then touches on the love for Sidney Crosby. 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 kick off today's show with thoughts on John Schneider's latest update on Trey Yesavage. They discuss the impact of Trey joining José Berríos and Shane Bieber on the IL to start the season and break down how the Blue Jays Opening Day rotation is shaping up. The boys also chat about how to manage the team's high leverage relievers, Brendon Little's development over the offseason, and who to watch out for to make the 26-man roster. After the break, Jeff details the Blue Jays' plans to debut the "Hall of Excellence" with legendary broadcast Buck Martinez to be induced later this year. Jeff Passan (27:35), ESPN insider, weighs in on how the success of the World Baseball Classic could impact MLB's pending labour negotiations. Jeff and Jeff also touch on the beauty of the WBC and the growth of the tournament, before digging into Yesavage's IL stint and expectations for Gerrit Cole. 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.
USA has advanced to the finals of the WBC (4:25)! ... We have injury updates on Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Zach Neto and Zack Wheeler (6:36). ... There are also updates on Seiya Suzuki, Lawrence Butler, Shane Bieber and Joe Musgrove (18:12). ... The Braves expect to run more this season (25:14). ... Should we be talking about these pitchers more (29:52)? ... These deep-league pitchers have impressed in spring training (43:49). ... Nick Pivetta and Shane McClanahan made starts this weekend (53:26). ... Let's recap the H2H points Tout Wars auction that Chris was in this weekend (57:33). ... And then look at Frank's team from his 15-team Roto Tout Wars auction (1:09:23). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We recorded this one before news broke that José Berríos will be seeing Dr. Keith Meister—the Keith-meister!—for a second opinion on his inflammed right elbow, but I don't think that changes a whole lot about the episode, or our concerns over the Jays' slow-building pitching depth. So have a listen as we discuss Berríos's flagged MRI, Trey Yesavage's deliberate ramp-up, the progression of Shane Bieber and Yimi García, Scherzer the potential saviour—and the dangers of believing in anyone's age-41 season—plus Vladdy continuing his October momentum at the WBC, an odd IKF-related announcement from MLB, and a whole lot more!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Max Scherzer back in the fold for another run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick discuss what the implications of the signing are for the rest of the arms vying for innings in the rotation. What will Trey Yesavage's workload be? How will Eric Lauer be deployed? What happens when Shane Bieber is ready to go?The guys also review how the first week of Grapefruit League action has gone and highlight a few of the players competing in camp.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming MLB insider Jon Morosi! He shares his experience in Italy watching Team USA win Olympic gold and reflects on the atmosphere and significance of the moment. They also discuss the Blue Jays re-signing Max Scherzer, what it means for the team's crowded rotation, and how it impacts Eric Lauer and Shane Bieber, while looking ahead to the upcoming World Baseball Classic. After the break, they're joined by Nick Kypreos (25:15) of Real Kyper & Bourne to break down the Maple Leafs' performance since the Olympic break, including scrutiny surrounding Morgan Rielly, potential trade deadline changes, and the pressure on Auston Matthews as the team considers its future direction. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour alongside Sportsnet's Shi Davidi! They break down the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to bring back Max Scherzer, how he fits into the current rotation, and what it means for the Opening Day roster. They also discuss the team's pitching outlook, including Eric Lauer's situation, the readiness of Shane Bieber, the potential of Cody Ponce, and whether those uncertainties factored into Scherzer's return. After the break, Michael Grange (26:15) joins to assess the Toronto Raptors' recent performance. He dives into their struggles against top NBA teams, the impact and health of Jakob Poeltl, concerns surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles' thumb injury, and how the Raptors defended Victor Wembanyama. 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 kick off a new week on the program breaking down the Blue Jays first two games of Spring Training. They begin with thoughts on what José Berríos' role might look like this season, Shane Bieber's status as we ramp up to Opening Day, and first impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. The boys then set up this afternoon's game against the Mets and discuss the scrutiny surrounding Bo Bichette's first reps at third base. Sportsnet's Madison Shipman (18:01) joins to share her early takeaways from Jays camp so far including Daulton Varsho's breakout potential and Berríos' first spring start today. Later Tim Britton (27:08) of The Athletic checks in on Bichette's work at the hot corner, how Canadian Jonah Tong might factor into the pitching staff, Francisco Lindor's injury, positional battles around the diamond, 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.
Justin and Patrick return for the first episode since Grapefruit League action began. The guys discuss the passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski and his home run in the 1960 World Series. Justin provides updates on Shane Bieber and Yimi Garcia before the guys highlight four players they are keyed in on this spring as the Blue Jays ramp up.
MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?
Spring Training has officially begun! Justin and Patrick return to discuss news from the first few days of camp. The Blue Jays and Astros swapped Joey Loperfido for Jesus Sanchez, Kazuma Okamoto is "very manly", Bowden Francis had surgery, and Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL.What are the iternal competitions to watch?
Fantasy Baseball Live – February 15, 2025 – 12 noonSegments 1 – News and Notes1.Hamate surgery has struck early and often, with three prominent players, Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday, going down in the first week of Spring Training. Each has already been downshifted in drafts. Too much, not enough, or just right? Also, should we draft their backup in drafts?a.Corbin Carroll – Moved from 8.08 to 13.20b.Francisco Lindor – Move from 16.66 to 27.80 c.Jackson Holliday – Moved from 136.36 to 162.402.The Blue Jays and Astros exchange outfielders with the Astros receiving Joey Loperfido and the Blue Jays getting Jesus Sancheza.Any uptick or downtick in playing time for either player?b.Are you interested?3.In an ugly release the Phillies DFA Nick Castellanos. He can be signed for a minimum by anyone.a.There was a free-for-all article on the Athletic that was not very complimentary of Castellanos. He's already been discounted for fantasy managers, going in the 26th round. 4.The Tigers sign Justin Verlander. He's going as the 205 pitcher off the board. Where do you have him going after the trade?5.Nathaniel Lowe signs a minor league deal with the Reds, putting pressure on Sal Stewart to hit out of spring training.a.What is the level of worry with this signing if you decide to draft Stewart?6.Other random early injuriesa.Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL to slowly build him up for the season.b.Jordan Westburg has an oblique injury with no timetable for a returnSegment 2 – Pitcher Preview – We will go until time expires or we get tired and potentially, wrap it up next week.1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 60 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?
Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi to help break down the Blue Jays' trade for Jesús Sánchez. He discusses what the Jays are getting in the former Houston Astro and where he fits in the lineup. Then, BNS highlights the biggest storylines heading into Spring Training, including potential other trades to come, Anthony Santander's surgery, José Berríos rejoining the squad, and what Shane Bieber's status means for his regular-season outlook. Finally, he shares how the expectations have changed after a World Series run.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Corbin Carroll is also dealing with a hamate bone injury and needs surgery! We learned that Francisco Lindor will also have surgery. On top of that, Jackson Holliday is having it, too! Josh Hader is dealing with biceps inflammation. We wrap up with updates on Jordan Westburg, Anthony Santander, Shane Bieber, Reese Olson and Spencer Schwellenbach. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Arden Zwelling (1:01) following the breaking Blue Jays news. They discuss what Santander's injury means for the team and how long the team was aware of the latest injury, Shane Bieber's status, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Jose Berrios' future in Toronto, and more. Then, Claude Julien joins the show (27:13) to discuss his memories on the bench at the Olympics in 2014. They discuss what he sees day-to-day from Jordan Binnington in his role as an assistant coach with the Blues, how coaching in the NHL and Olympics differ, what he has noticed from Macklin Celebrini in his sophomore season, and much more. They end things off discussing Abby Murphy's antics against Team Canada and how she has established herself as the villain in Milan.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 announcement that Anthony Santander will miss a majority of the season with an injury. Ben Nicholson-Smith, senior Blue Jays reporter, and JD talk about the Jays lineup and paths they have to bolster it, what kind of trades the Jays should contemplate, the trickle down effects of Shane Bieber being labelled week-to-week, and John Schneider's quotes on José Berríos. Later, JD reacts to Canada women's hockey team getting thrashed by the United States. 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.
Anthony Santander will reportedly miss the first 5-6 months of the season, while Shane Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue - what's the fallout for the Blue Jays as Spring Training begins? Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi discuss what's next for the team without Santander (1:50) and get into what role José Berríos might play with Bieber on the shelf to start the year (29:11). Plus, Kevin Barker (44:30) stops by to share his take on the injuries to start the spring, and how the Jays will need to meet lofty expectations in 2026. 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.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss William Nylander's injury and what it means for the Maple Leafs, Canada's approach in the Olympic Village and the line combinations for the roster. They also give their views on Anthony Santander and Shane Bieber's injuries for the Blue Jays at the start of spring training, Confirm or Deny and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with CBC's Matt Cullen (1:49) following Canada's loss to Team USA in Women's Hockey. They discuss how Canada has kicked off the Winter Olympics, which events Canada has a chance to compete in, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the breaking Blue Jays news that Santander will be out long-term, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Shane Bieber facing injury concerns, and more. Then, Sportsnet's own Meaghan Mikkelson (27:17) joins the show to discuss her memories and experiences in the Canada/US Women's Hockey Rivalry, how Canada can bounce back from a disappointing loss, 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.
Today's word of the day is ‘sensational' as in Game 7 as in ALCS as in Blue Jays as in Mariners as in World Series berth on the line! The Blue Jays at home were able to get a win last night and force the Game 7. This is what it's all about. Shane Bieber vs George Kirby. Will Vlad continue to crush? Can Cal Raleigh's tremendous season continue? (19:00) Shohei Ohtani. That's it. That's the tweet. (25:30) Did the Giants really lose that game? Up 19? Up 26-8? Gave up 33 points in the 4th!? (32:00) Today has to be the day. There is no reason for the Dolphins to employ Mike McDaniel. Embarrassed by the Browns. Benched Tua. It's disgusting. (42:00) Remember when Aaron Glenn yelled a reporter about the future of the Jets QB and then he benched Justin Fields. We all remember that. (48:00) Let me get back to the Dodgers real quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices