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Eno is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to talk about a busyyyy weekend of news. A lot of call-ups, injuries and moves this weekend. Also, they talk about where the money went in some of the moves of the weekend.Rundown4:57- Jac Caglianone called up by KC9:40- Corbin Burnes is hurt14:57- Mookie Betts fractures toe20:54- Varsho & Santander on the IL for Toronto24:27- Mick Abel is back for Philly28:15- Eovaldi heads to the IL35:20- Yordan Álvarez return delayed43:45- Coby Mayo gets called back up47:10- Cole Young called up by Seattle56:05- Possible moves for the Giants?57:15- Rockies make a move at 1B58:12- Jobe heads to the IL1:00:14- Where the Money WentFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno SarrisWith: Eric SamulksiExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben & Brent kick off by praising the Blue Jays for sweeping the A's, emphasizing the challenge of winning all four games. They highlight Addison Barger's standout performance, along with other players who stepped up, and express hope for continued success against weaker teams. The discussion includes roster updates with Varsho and Santander on the IL and reflects on the Yankees' former third starter in Jays' camp. They also touch on the delayed NBA and NHL Finals and the aftermath of two eliminated teams, featuring the Stars coach's odd remarks on his goaltender and the Knicks' over-celebration of their second-round win over the Celtics (31:38).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 win over the Athletics to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a tough injury for Daulton Varsho, who left the game with a hamstring strain - if he misses any length of time, what are the team's options? Plus, they react live on-air to Davis Schneider being pulled from the Bisons game in the first inning - is he going to be the solution? They discuss Jeff Hoffman giving up a two-run bomb in the ninth but still coming away with the save - should Yariel Rodríguez, who looked good again, get save opportunities moving forward? They discuss four home runs, one from Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, and two from George Springer - what does the team need from Springer moving forward if Varsho is to miss time? To wrap up, some trivia for a George Springer football replica jersey giveaway! 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 & Brent kick off by discussing the Blue Jays' impressive sweep, highlighting their third straight win in extra innings thanks to Nathan Lukes. They delve into the team's recent momentum and rising excitement, noting the emergence of players like Lukes, Varsho, and Bargar, and advocating for Addison to continue playing even after Andres Gimenez returns. The conversation also addresses recent blown saves by Jeff Hoffman and Bowden Francis's struggles. To wrap up, they analyze the NHL East Final, NBA West Final, and Canada's upset at the World Championships (32:34).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.

Guests: Blue Jays centerfielder Daulton Varsho, third baseman Addison Barger, Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele   This week, we talk to two of the players most consequential to the Jays' recent turnaround that has seen them win eight out of 12 games going into their May 22 series finale against the San Diego Padres.   Daulton Varsho leads the team with seven home runs despite only having been active since the end of April. He joins us to talk about his power prowess, his ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery and his advice to his teammates who had been struggling offensively when he arrived.    Addison Barger got a chance to play every day when Andres Gimenez got hurt and been one of the Jays' best hitters since then. He talks about his time on the shuttle back and forth from Buffalo, his power potential and his record-setting day in right field back in April.   Also, we get the word on the Jays' to minor-league affiliate and the players down there who are on the verge of helping the big club from Bisons skipper Casey Candaele.  

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to open a three-game series in Toronto. He takes your texts on this podcast-only edition of the post-game show, and gets into Bowden Francis - are there alarm bells going off not only for him, but for the whole rotation? What does the short and long-term outlook of the rotation have in store? Plus, he gets to Daulton Varsho banging his team-leading sixth home run of the season, muses on some Varsho extension possibilities, and also gets to the power coming around for Bo Bichette. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz dissect the loss to the Rays that featured Jeff Hoffman getting lit up in the 9th, Daulton Varsho smacking two home runs and Bo Bichette continuing to generate hard contact. Afterwards, David Laurila touches on his conversation with Paul Molitor and what he learned about Max Scherzer after he evaluated his 2008 scouting report.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 a mini-edition of Blue Jays Talk, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Red Sox to take the series in Toronto! They discuss Daulton Varsho launching his second home run in as many games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run bomb in the bottom of the eighth inning, and José Berríos keeping the Jays in it with eight strikeouts over 6.2 IP. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Guests: Blue Jays home run leader Anthony Santander, reliever Brendon Little, 1B/OF coach Mark Budzinski The Blue Jays miserable April is over and it ended with a massive comeback win against the Boston Red Sox. No one might be happier to turn the page to May than Anthony Santander, who is hitting just .175 as the calendar flips. The switch-hitter joins us for a frank and open discussion about his early-season struggles and how he and the team hope to turn things around. After the interview, Santander hit a game-tying three-run homer to help the Jays to victory on April 30. We also speak to Mark Budzinski, who knows Santander better than anyone, having managed him in the minor leagues, and we also get insight into the incredible circus catch made by Daulton Varsho – on one knee and with his back to the plate – in Varsho's first game back. Plus, get to know the Jays' top left-handed reliever, Brendon Little!

(00:00) Fred reminds everyone that you should not laminate your important documents. Oh, and what items or songs have brought you nostalgia when looking through old things? (20:50) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Celtics win in the 1st Round against the Magic, defeating Orlando in Game 5, 120-89. The Celtics will either play against the Knicks or the Pistons in the Conference Semifinals. The Pacers also went on a 8-0 run to defeat the Bucks, 119-118, in overtime. Not to mention, Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, got in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s face after the game. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Daulton Varsho tumbled, recovered and somehow made a behind-the-back grab in his season debut in Toronto, an early candidate for catch of the year. Elsewhere in the AL East, the Yankees powered their way to an unprecedented first-inning feat. 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

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz breakdown Daulton Varsho's amazing catch and what Bowden Francis struggled with after allowing five home runs. Jahmai Webster joins to discuss the state of the Red Sox, and Mitch Bannon (30:10) chimes in on Toronto's issues at the plate. 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.

Catch up on all the headlines in NBA, NFL, College Football, MLB and NHL news with "What is Trending" for April 30, 2025.

Hablamos de los vertiginosos Mets que ahora mismo son el mejor equipo de la MLB. En contrapunto hablamos de los Orioles, una de las decepciones de la temporada y los comparamos con unos Braves que están remontando el vuelo. Comentamos la atrapada de Varsho, lo de los jugadores de posición lanzando y lamentamos confiar en los Angels, otra vez más. Para terminar hacemos nuestra habitual recomendación para el fin de semana. Con Carlos Rodriguez (@charlesdomina), Jon Molinero (@jonamolinero) y presentado por Adrián Cobo (@adrian_cobo).twitter:@pitcheospodcasttwitch:https://www.twitch.tv/pitcheossalvajespodcastTelegram: https://t.me/pitcheospodcast

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show previewing tonight's series opener between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. They begin with thoughts on Daulton Varsho's pending return; where he will slot into the lineup and who will be the odd man out on the roster. The boys move on to tee up this week's pitching matchups including who will get the ball on Thursday, the recipe for Bowden Francis' success tonight, and how to attack opposing starter Garrett Crochet. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (24:42) joins the conversation as news breaks of Daulton Varsho's official return and Will Wagner's subsequent demotion to Triple-A Buffalo. Shi reacts to the roster moves, before diving into Casey Lawrence's potential as a spot starter, options to align the Jays' defence, how to get Andrés Giménez back on track at the plate, where Toronto stacks up in the American League East, and Max Scherzer's status.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Chad Jennings to talk Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman and the ascending Red Sox, who have the second-best record in the American League in April. Afterwards, Steve Slawkowski (23:04) of PUP joins to discuss their new album, which will be released on Friday, Blue Jays memories and his favourite MLB ballparks. 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.

With the Jays going through a tough time, Justin and Patrick discuss how things may change in the lineup with Daulton Varsho returning to face the Red Sox this week. Who gets the start on Wednesday? Could it be former and also new Jay Casey Lawrence? The guys look at top prospect Arjun Nimmala's start in Vancouver, Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen lighting up batters in Florida, and provide updates on injuries on the MLB roster.

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker live from Yankee Stadium. Skip shares an update on Daulton Varsho, Nick Sandlin and Erik Swanson as they work back from injury, before getting into where Varsho would likely slot into the lineup when he returns and what went wrong for his team in Houston. John also weighs in Anthony Santander's slow offensive start, Alejandro Kirk at the plate, Paul Goldschmidt's impact in the Bronx, how to contain Aaron Judge, the state of Kevin Gausman's splitter, and the idea of George Springer returning to the leadoff spot. After the break, former MLB pitcher and current YES analyst, Jeff Nelson (28:48), chats about Judge's incredible start to 2025, the early returns on the Yankees' off-season moves, and what to expect from Carlos Carrasco on the mound tonight. Jeff and Kevin wrap up the week with thoughts on how the Jays' bats can wake up this weekend and beyond.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 arrive at the end of April after a rollercoaster ride of fan optimism and despair. The shooting star that was LH Easton Lucas has departed leaving questions of where to go next. What about the batting order after a dismal performance in Houston? Is bringing Daulton Varsho back a stabilizing answer for what ails the Jays, and should George Springer be reintroduced to leadoff? Mal and Griff discuss the Top 5 teams in the latest power rankings and the AL's rookie class in 2025. All this and far more is in this week's Exit Philosophy. INDEX   0:00 Intro    0:52 Great time of year for Pro Sports  7:16 Solving the Jays April woes  11:40 Bo and the batting order  16:59 Rotation possibilities  26:23 Fall behind and feels like its over    27:52 When should we see Varsho     32:41 Organization OF depth  35:59 Oh what a relief it is   42:25 MLB Top 5 Teams   48:35 Ranking AL Rookies    58:58 Solutions for Jays current crisis  48:13 Top 5 List Jays strikeout games   1:02:37 Ironbacks update ---- 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/

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs clinching the Atlantic Division to set up the Battle of Ontario in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (11:05). JD and James talk through the excitement of the playoff matchup, the plan for Anthony Stolarz as the starting goalie, what the line combinations should look like, the plan for the final game of the season, and the effect on the backend with Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe's injuries. JD takes a look at Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their Play-In victory over the Grizzlies (50:13). Later, Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Central analyst, jumps on to recap the Jays' offensive burst against the Braves (53:13). They react to Anthony Santander finding his groove at the plate, the challenge of keeping starting pitchers efficient, the plan at third base, and missing the power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:23:26).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Now thats how you do it! The Jays finally start tapping into their HR power as Vlad finally gets his first of the year, Alan Roden with his first big league HR and Tony Taters, Myles Straw getting into the action as well, plus the Blue Jays were striking out EVERYONE on Wednesday with a franchise record 19Ks! 10 of them by Chris Bassitt, We have thoughts on his performance, Easton Lucas's clunker, Barger, Clement, Springer, Varsho and so much more!

The biggest news of the Blue Jays week, of course, was the monstrous 14-year extension offered up to Vlad Guerrero Jr. In addition to outlining the dollar details, Mal and Griff explain the possible ripple effect of the third-largest total value contract in MLB history and what having Vlad, the face of the franchise, on board through 2039 could mean for Bo Bichette, to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, for attendance at Rogers Centre and the trickle-down benefitting future free agents like Kyle Tucker. Should the Jays trade Bo if they think they can't afford both young stars. What about the Jays rotation and the improved length they are giving, compared to a year ago. Is Easton Lucas this year's Bowden Francis and who are the Top 5 homegrown Blue Jays starting pitchers, signed and developed since 2000. Plus, another week in which EP offers apologies to backup catcher Tyler Heineman, who has started the season like an all-star.     INDEX 0:00 Intro   0:31 Jackie Robinson Day and Clemente disrespect  4:00 Vlad tribute to victims of the DR disaster  9:22 Vlad's Contract and its ripple effect  12:34 What about Bo Bichette  17:10 Vlad deal impact on Mark and Ross   20:34 Does Vlad make Jays destination of choice     22:41 The Stadium renos and no roster rebuild  26:59 Vlad's contract details   34:30 Rotation impact without Scherzer  38:33 Internal surprises Roden and Lucas   41:37 Top 5 List Jays homegrown starters   1:00:41 Varsho update Heineman apology   ---- 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/

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Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training & AL East OutlookToronto Blue Jays Front Office Do You Miss Alex Anthopoulos? -  "Every freaking day."Anthopoulos and Beeston were more transparent & connected with fansAtkins is more of a spokesperson, while Shapiro makes the decisions.Blue Jays' High Payroll & Poor Roster ManagementPayroll is around $271M, making them the 5th highest-spending team.Despite spending, the team lacks major offseason upgrades.Concerns over failing to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.Luxury Tax & Future Uncertainty & Aging playersFuture of MLB's luxury tax and potential salary cap/floor in 2027.Rogers invested $300M in stadium renovations,Leadership shakeup could be imminent Pitching staff (e.g., Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt) is among oldest in MLB.George Springer and other key veterans are aging.Farm System Ranked around 23rd-24th in MLBThe team could face a major decline in 2026-2027 iTrade & Deadline ImplicationsIf Jays struggle by midseason, major trades (Guerrero, Bichette) could happen."It feels like a one-year prove-it-or-lose-it situation." Jays seemingly pursued top players like Shohei Ohtani & Juan Soto but didn't land them.Fanbase is already fed up with Shapiro & Atkins, especially after the 2023 playoff controversy (José Berríos decision).Bright Spots in Spring Training - Alan Roden (OF, Triple-A prospect)Discussion on Tampa Bay Rays Attendance and Team DevelopmentsExpects Better Attendance in 2025 in Tampa - highlighted the limited stadium capacity of around 15,000-16,000.Attendance fluctuates, it often spikes when teams like the Yankees come to town. Rays should take over George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa rather than remain in St. Petersburg or move to Ybor City.Blue Jays Roster Outlook newly acquired second baseman Andrés Giménez and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, including Jeff Hoffman and Chad Green and the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough.Brent Cardy expects a strong season from Bichette if he remains healthy.Bichette has a history of leading the league in hits and could do so again.Defensive ability at shortstop, though he may have some DH days.Bichette's bat speed decline in 2024, potentially linked to concussion issuesBichette is still a tough out and a crucial piece of the Blue Jays' success.Farm System ranked 24th - Notable prospects include:Jonatan Clase (expected to start in Buffalo).Addison Barger & Davis Schneider (potential minor league assignments).Kendry Rojas (high swing-and-miss potential, could be a future impact arm).Josh KasevichChad Dallas, Ricky Tiedemann, & Alek Manoah (injury setbacks affecting pitching depth).Jays' pitching has been depleted, requiring improvements in drafting and scouting.Catching Depth & Alejandro KirkExpected to play around 115-120 games.Backup options include Heineman, Bethancourt, and Phil Clarke.Kirk could be a 3 WAR player, with Guerrero Jr. potentially at 7-8 WAR, & Bichette at 4 WAR if healthy.Overall Blue Jays Expectations -  Cardy predicts 83-84 winsFollow Mat on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.social, Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Well this was unexpected... Unprompted, Ross Atkins drops a bomb during a media presser. He mentions his intention to keep players like Bichette and Varsho here for an extended period of time. It's safe to say during this entire Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extnsion frenzy, nobody saw this coming. As well, what is the latest news and updates around the Toronto Blue Jays on day two of spring training? Let's discuss right here on Blue Jays Today!ASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayCheck Out Blue Jays Nation!https://bluejaysnation.com/Become a Patron Today!$3 to join the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/BlueJaysToday Our Website:https://bluejaystoday.wixsite.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Anchor: https://anchor.fm/blue-jays-today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzE2ZTczMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Discord:https://discord.gg/j3VtE56aSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#BlueJays #BlueJaysToday #Bichette #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJaysNews #BlueJaysTrade #bluejays #MLBNews #MLBRumors #TorontoBlueJays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from Marshfield native and Toronto Blue Jay, Daulton Varsho this week plus much more......

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The Blue Jays are bringing back 2014 first round Jeff Hoffman on a 3-year deal to help anchor the back end of the bullpen. Hoffman was traded to the Rockies in 2015 in the Tulo deal. Justin and Patrick discuss the impact he will have in 2025, and provide updates on the remaining free agent relief pitching options. The guys review the arbitration numbers for Vladdy, Varsho, Kirk and the other 4 Blue Jays who agreed on terms, and discuss the Vladdy and Bo extension situation.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Daulton Varsho and Will Wagner's seasons coming to an end. Jon Morosi (27:43) analyzes what we need to see from Bo Bichette down the stretch and the meaning of his comments regarding staying in Toronto. Chris Black (50:38) dives into Davis Schneider's rollercoaster at the plate and Varsho's Gold Glove chances. In the final segment, Vancouver Canadians manager Brent Lavallee (1:25:33) reflects on his team's season after falling in the NWLCS final. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson (10:38) to take us behind the scenes of Sidney Crosby's extension negotiations, why Sid was always fixated on the $8.7M figure and his willingness to take a discount for the team to win. Then, on another client, John Tavares, a summer where he gave up the "C" and his ongoing talks with the Leafs to bring him back. Later, Dan Shulman (35:07) in Texas with the Jays speaks on Bo's return, Wagner being ruled out for the season and why Varsho's shoulder injury is worse than initially thought. 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 us we talk about volunteer-led day and twilight camps with Kelly, Arapaho Day Camp Director, and Emily, River Valley Day Camp Director. These Girl Scout alums share their experience in hosting two very different camps with the same goal of giving Girl Scouts summer memories they'll never forget. Learn what it's like to plan a local summer camp, including ideas for locations, activities, and developing a strong volunteer camp team!

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to recap Bowden Francis delivering another quality start against a tough Phillies lineup and Daulton Varsho finding his stride at the plate. Rob Friedman a.k.a. "Pitching Ninja" touches on Chris Sale, Shota Imanaga dealing seven no-hit innings against the Pirates, and Francis' stellar stuff (30:15). Later, MLB Network's Jon Morosi discusses Francisco Lindor potentially pushing Shohei Ohtani on NL MVP, Vladimir Guerrero's extension, and the free agent market beyond Juan Soto (50:38). In the final segment, ESPN's Jesse Rogers dishes on the Cubs' combined no-hitter, what went wrong for the Rangers this year, and the response to his piece on the idea of a six-inning minimum for starting pitchers (01:15:20).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-9 loss vs. the Phillies at the Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and get right to Chad Green giving up the third of three Kyle Schwarber home runs - what is Green's role in the bullpen in 2025? Is it as a bonafide closer? They discuss the offensive production in the first inning, including massive home runs from Addison Barger and Daulton Varsho - what has Varsho done lately to tweak his productivity at the plate? Plus, they get to the outing from Chris Bassitt, who allowed ten hits and four runs over 5.1 IP - is that just a result of playing a World Series contender in Philadelphia? 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.

Inspired by Daulton Varsho, Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie review which players are better in real life than fantasy, and which players are better in fantasy in real life, and try to find some underlying trends. --- 00:00 - Fred Pod 9-2 01:00 - Daulton Varsho comment from Sunday night.  02:15 - Varsho isn't a good real-life hitter, but he's been decent for fantasy this year ($8) and hit .281 with 18 runs and four homers in August. 04:50 - Players who were better in real life than fantasy this year. 05:00 - Bryce Harper. 11th in OPS but just a $22 player. He will hit 30 homers, but without many steals and his batting average is more good than great. 10:00 - Freddie Freeman. 14th in OPS but a $20 player. He may not reach 25 homers or 10 steals. Hitting .285, which is fine but not special. 17:00 - Riley Greene. 20th in OPS. But hitting .259 with 20 homers and 4 steals. Missed a bit of time, but his R/RBI aren't great either. An $11 player. 22:15 - Popular opinion is that J.D. Martinez has been very good for the Mets. It's true. He has a .777 OPS. But he has generated just $4 in fantasy. Just 16 HR, 0 SB, 108 R+RBI. 29:00 - Orioles talk - Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo 32:00 - Better in fantasy than real life. 32:20 - Maikel Garcia is second last in OPS. Has generated $17 in fantasy. The 33 steals and 83 runs scored are pretty awesome.  35:15 - Jacob Young is a poor man's version of Garcia. Eighth worst OPS but a $9 player thanks to hitting .258 with 31 steals and 69 runs. He's one of baseball's worst hitters but is helping fantasy teams in 3/5 categories. 38:35 - Zack Gelof has the 4th worst OBP of any qualified player. He also has 16 HR and 20 SB. A $4 player so far. 42:30 - Christopher Morel is batting .196 while somehow generating $3 in fantasy value. That's what 21 homers and 8 steals will do for you. 44:25 - Brice Turang has sunk to 13th worst in OPS but has generated $18 in fantasy production thanks to seven homers and 40 steals. Almost as valuable as Freeman. 46:15: - Firing up Julio Rodriguez, who's next? 47:00: - Alexis Diaz 52:25 - Good News for the Padres: Yu Darvish may return Wednesday; Joe Musgrove had a great start against the Tigers; Tatis is back. --- Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays earn a blowout win over the Twins. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

Headlines the Reds win again! They finish off a sweep of the Cardinals to take second place in the division! They trail the mets, giants and braves. They are still 4.5 games back The Reds beat the cardinals 9-2. Emelio pagan opened and was very good. They used 5 other pitchers. Spiers was the only one who struggled. Jonathan India went 3-5 with 4 rbis and 2 home runs Elly De la cruz had an rbi double Stephenson hit a homerun Fridel went 2-4 with 2 home runs on his birthday. The bottom half of the lineup (fraley benson and marte) all had hits and went a combined 5-11 The Reds will return to action tomorrow night against the Royals. It is former Red Michael Lorenzen vs Nick Martinez. Lorenzen is 5-6 with a 3.79 era and a 1.30 whip. Nick Martinez has a 1.03 whip with a 3.16 Era. Around the league The team the Reds are trailing, the atlanta braves unfortunately will look for a 4 game sweep of the giants tonight. They won last night 13-2. Michael harris hit a grand slam in his 1st at bat since his return from injury. The Blue jays dominated the angels. Berrios looked sharp and Varsho's 3 run home run helped finish off the sweep of LA Yankees dominate the white sox 10-2. Aaron Judge becomes the fastest player to reach 300 home runs. It was his 955th game. Soto also homered Brewers get a win back against LA. 5-4 the final score. Walker Buehler was pulled early going only 3.1 innings allowing 3 hits,4 walks, and 1 earned runs Athletics lose big to the Mets 9-1. Lindor and Alonso both homered Astros hold on to beat the Rays 2-1 in ten innings. The Cubs get swept away by the guardians after a 6-1 loss last night. Alex cobb gets his first win in nearly a year. Tigers beat the mariners again 3-2 the final score last night The phillies end their losing skid after winning 9-5 last night against the marlins. Schwarber hit a grand slam The Padres complete their second sweep of the season against the pirates. 6-0 for the year. The pirates have lost 10 in a row. Mitch Keller has given up 15 earned uns in his last nine innings of work Other baseball news, the white sox have dropped 2025 season ticket prices NFL news The Patriots trade Judon to the Falcons Cowboys are signing carl lawson Soccer news Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup, a source told ESPN on Thursday.

Blake Murphy kicks off the show with Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson to discuss Daulton Varsho's stellar defensive performance this season and what we can expect from Alejandro Kirk going forward. Next up, play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles Geoff Arnold (30:28) joins the show to weigh in on the sudden absence of Grayson Rodriguez and how the Orioles can take the A.L. East. Later, Sportsnet's Blue Jays Analyst Maddison Shipman (50:01) joins Blake to discuss Chris Bassitt's comments toward Varsho and what ignited the Blue Jays rally in last night's game. Finally, Draft Writer for Baseball America Carlos Collazo (1:15:10) joins the show to give the updated farm system rankings.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Tigers to wrap up the series with a victory! They take your calls and texts, and get right to George Springer clubbing two home runs - how important is it for the future of the team that he gets back to a normal level of production? They chat about Daulton Varsho's terrific catch in the eighth inning being another example of how he deserves a Gold Glove, Ernie Clement's production at third base, and get into the 6.2 IP from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up a grand slam. Plus, is Génesis Cabrera firmly in the Circle of Trust, who's the next name that needs to go up on the Level of Excellence, and should the Jays have a walkable team 'Hall of Fame' exhibit somewhere at the Rogers Centre? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In a new edition of On the Record, Zach Worden of Sportsnet joins to revisit the Diamondbacks-Blue Jays trade involving Daulton Varsho, Gabriel Moreno and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., as well as preview this weekend's series between Arizona and Toronto. We discuss the Blue Jays' strengths and weaknesses, and whether to expect a fire sale in the coming weeks before the trade deadline. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports  PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose between either: Bet and Get offer and place a bet of $5 or more and get $150 in Bonus Bets OR First Bet Safety Net offer by placing a bet up to $1000 and if your qualifying bet loses you receive a matched refund in Bonus bets Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Indeed: listeners of this show will get a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/allcity. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. Mint Mobile: To get your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/diamondbacks. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details. Desert Financial Credit Union: Open a free checking account online with Desert Financial Credit Union and get $200 in bonuses https://www.desertfinancial.com/200 Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Four Peaks: Follow on social @fourpeaksbrew & @fourpeakspub! Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.  Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Chicken N Pickle: Head to https://chickennpickle.com to see all the fun you can have at their Glendale location! PHNX will be hosting Trivia Nights and Pickleball Tournaments so stay tuned for info! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of a pivotal series against the Yankees. He gets into the underlying reasons behind the team's struggles and the declining state of the team's offence. Then, he reflects on the Varsho and Swanson trades, long-term plans for Guerrero and Bichette and why he still has faith in Springer. Finally, he discusses the Jays potentially being buyers this season, fanbase frustration and the future of John Schneider.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.

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds lose their 8th consecutive series to the milwaukee Brewers. They lost yesterday 5-4. There was a glimmer of hope in the ninth inning. Fairchild reached on Adames's throwing error. Elly was walked. There was first and second with 2 outs and it came down to Santiago Espinal. Espinal comes up clutch with a soft base hit to center. Fairchild wasnt close to home plate. Potentially catchers interference was waived off. Frankie Montas went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs. He was pulled in the 6th after allowing the first two batters to reach. Lucas simms came in and gave up a three run shot immediately. The Reds had 8 hits, 2 of them by Elly de la cruz including a home run and a triple. Elly also scored on a bad throw back to second. Steer had 2 hits and an rbi The Reds are back at it tonight against the pittsburgh pirates. First pitch is at 640 where paul skenes faces carson spiers. Skenes is 3-0 with a 2.43 era with 46 strikeouts. Around the league The Twins beat the athletics in a thriller 8-7 the final score in the second game of the double header..Larnach, miranda, and royce lewis all hit homers. Twins also won the first game of the double header 6-2 Red Sox crush the yankees 9-3. Rizzo left early due to a collision at first base. Aaron judge did hit a home run Mariners shutout the Rangers 5-0. Logan Gilbert went 8 innings allowing 2 hits 0 runs and striking out 9 Dodgers shutout the royals 3-0. Mookie betters fractured his hand after getting hit by a 98 mph fastball Diamondbacks obliterate the pathetic white sox 12-5 Giants dominate the angels winning 13-6 Pirates have their way with the rockies winning 8-2. 6 pirates had multi hit games Astros pulled Ronel Blanco after 7 hitless innings which would have been his second of the season. They win 4-1 Mets crushed the padres 11-6 Guardians fall to the blue jays 7-6. Varsho hit his third career grand slam. The 2 run rally in the ninth came just short Orioles with their 8-3 win over the phillies have won their third straight series and are 3 games behind the yankees Cardinals beat the cubs 2-1 winning that series. Cubs have lost 9 straight series. I dont count the white sox win. WNBA The Fever beat the chicago sky 91-83. Caitlin clark played great scoring 23 points with 8 boards and 9 assist. Angel Reese scored 11 points on 4-13 shooting with 13 boards. She is shotting 37 percent from the field NBA The mavericks go to Boston for game 5 tonight at 830. 6.5 point spread as the celtics are favored at home. Mavericks will look to extend the series yet again after a 40 point win friday night. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ BOOM! or BUST! Cincinnati Bengals Draft Grades | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/Skc98MN16-A ◼ Breakdown of Cincinnati Bengals Draft pick Amarius Mims ft. Brooks Austin - https://youtu.be/G-3Z5FSc5pI ◼ Should Cincinnati Taxpayers fund Bengals' Stadium Renovations? | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/fl9k-lawMdU ◼ Paul Skenes Called Up to the Pittsburgh Pirates...Should Cincinnati Reds Fans Be Scared? | OTB Clips - https://youtu.be/IPb0jPMWr_4 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

TSN MLB Insider, Steve Phillips joins OverDrive to chat about Varsho and the Jays finding success without technology, the craziest player superstitions, what's behind Manoah's impressive return, the biggest adjustments being made by Bichette and Guerrero Jr. and more.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Tigers to open their four-game series in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and they discuss the offence exploding once again - was bringing back the home run jacket the only move they needed to make? They discuss the home runs from both Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., small adjustments John Schneider made during the game, Kevin Kiermaier's laser-like throw to get a runner at the plate, and another terrific outing from Kevin Gausman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins us to chat about John Schneider's comments after the Jays win last night. He then preaches that in order to mean something, the jays need to carry the win over into tonight's game and string together a run of wins. He then touches on whether or not the Jays can turn a corner and get on a hot streak.

TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins us to chat about John Schneider's comments after the Jays win last night. He then preaches that in order to mean something, the jays need to carry the win over into tonight's game and string together a run of wins. He then touches on whether or not the Jays can turn a corner and get on a hot streak.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra-innings win over the Orioles to open the three-game series in Baltimore! They take your calls, and get to the sickness sweeping through the team, leaving just the starting nine as the only available players - how important was this win? They discuss the outing from José Berríos, who allows just two runs over seven innings of work, and get into the bullpen as well, headlined by Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano once again. Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho, who launched a home run, added an RBI single in extras, and made a home-run saving catch as well. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt kick off the hour listening to your best text messages. Today we asked, Matt Dumba got stoned by Bobrovsky more than *blank*(14:37) To wrap the hour, the guys are joined by Ben Nicholson Smith! Ben joins the guys to discuss all things Blue Jays following their loss to the KC Royals. The guys get Ben's thoughts on Vladdy's costly error, Kevin Gausman's start, the impressive start to the year for Turner and Varsho, why the Blue Jays might need to experiment with the top part of their lineup 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.

Joe talks about Daulton Varsho's insane hot streak, Heston Kjerstad getting the call, Jared Jones continuing to dominate, and much more!

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their hot streak, winning the first game of the series against the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Yusei Kikuchi continues to dominate opposing lineups, going six innings strong and shutting down the Royals lineup. Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho had massive hits today, Bichette with a bases-clearing triple and Varsho with another home run, continuing his scorching hot stretch. With the lackluster start from the first three players in the batting order, it was encouraging to see Bo come up with a clutch hit. We also talk about what to do if you do not have access to a TV and the Blue Jays game is on, how are you going to watch the game? What sacrifices would you make? In this jam-packed podcast, we cover Alek Manoah's most recent start in Triple-A Buffalo, a preview of the second game of the Royals series, and an interesting storyline regarding Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Daniel Vogelbach, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes, Mitch White. Intro: 0.00 Kikuchi and Struggling Stars: 1:20 Where to watch the Blue Jays: 17:42 Pitching Preview: 28:40 Outro: 32:57 Twitter: @Brayden5Ewasko @Carterfuerst2 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dialedinjays Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Adnan Virk on the show as he describes why Juan Soto is an absolute difference maker and how the Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball even without Cole pitching (8:40). Then, his thoughts on the Jays - why Kirk and Varsho might be on the right path, why Berrios is a Cy Young-worthy pitcher and how the Jays' top-3 starters can keep carrying the team. Finally, thoughts on the legendary John Sterling who announced his retirement this week. Later, Shayna Goldman (26:45) from The Athletic shares what goes into Hart Trophy voting, the rise of Matthews, what stood out about McDavid and which player she is leaning toward. 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.