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This week's episode breaks down the lone highlight of Toronto's four-game series in Tampa Bay: Trey Yesavage's dominating MLB debut, what happens next and how this performance impacts his role heading into October, as well as Bo Bichette's knee injury, Anthony Santander's rehab assignment, Vladdy's recent power outage and much more. Enjoy!

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi following the Jays electric walk off win over the Astros. They discuss how the Jays were able to kick off the series with a win, Vladdy's electric throw, Shane Bieber continuing to prove himself since his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Jays bullpen in game 1 and what we can expect tonight. Then, live from Las Vegas at the NHL Players Media Tour, Luke Fox joins the show. They discuss Quinn Hughes comments to the media surrounding his future in Vancouver and playing with his brothers, the media frenzy surrounding McDavid's future, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Crosby's future. 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 look back at the Blue Jays-Astros series opening thriller, Vladdy's decision to throw to Addison Barger at third base to cut off Jose Altuve, the bottom of the order's rally in the 9th including Isiah Kiner-Falefa's crucial hit, Daulton Varsho's stint as the clean-up hitter, and the gap increasing between the Jays and New York Yankees. Then, MLB Network's and former MLB catcher Alex Avila joins the guys to chat about what it means for the Jays to secure their 8th walk-off of the season, if the team is still the best club without Bo Bichette on the active roster, the home cooking, Alejandro Kirk's ability to adjust to his increased workload, and Max Scherzer's season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss whether Bo Bichette is a bigger loss to the Blue Jay than Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies, the scouting reports on relivers and why there wasn't a greater market for them during the trade deadline, the NL and AL MVP race, if the San Francisco Giants can sneak into the post-season, and what could Kyle Schwarber get on the free agency market. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by to chat about the baseball club's resilience, Daulton Varsho's place as the clean-up hitter vs. putting Addison Barger in that spot, expectations for Jose Berrios, and the communication between Vladdy and the rest of the infield.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a crazy night at the Rogers Centre, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big plays in crunch time, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's passion for playing in Toronto, along with his huge 9th-inning double. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder Riley Triotta (30:53) joins to discuss his season, working his way up the Blue Jays organization, and what he has to do to make the big leagues. Following that, the Score's Jonah Birenbaum (50:50) gives his thoughts on Vladdy recent stretch and Shane Bieber's command of his pitches through 4 starts. In the final segment, former Blue Jay Lyle Overbay (1:15:04) reflects on his career, why defence was so important to him and his time in Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and another bullpen breakdown in the ninth. They discuss Ryan Borucki's call-up, whether Brendon Little's second-half struggles are correctable, and Bo Bichette's consistency at the plate. Then, they review Max Scherzer's interview on Foul Territory where he opened up on his back injury and Vladdy's untapped potential. Later, Reds broadcaster and former MLB reliever Jeff Brantley (29:11) shares his thoughts on the season in Cincinnati, Terry Francona's management style, the difficulty of balancing being competitive vs. fostering player development, and the pressure on the closer during a playoff push.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.

WE'RE BACK!Ryan and Clarkey are back for season 4 with a new TV home with Rogers TV. To kick off the season they welcome on friend of the show Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, to check in on the AL East leading birds!Rob discusses the Jays recent dip in form, including the starting pitchers struggling to keep the ball in the park. He also brings up the Jose Berrios question of whether or not he should be part of a playoff rotation.However, Ryan spins it positive and gets into the good things, including Vladdy's power surge, Bichette's turnaround year and George Springer turning back the clock.Ryan and Clarkey end off chatting about the huge T. Swift and Travis Kelce engagement, hockey around the corner and Ryan's incredible night at the Oasis reunion show.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series against the Miami Marlins. They check in on the standings before digging into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, Shane Bieber's debut, shaky play from the bullpen, and whether it's time for the club to call up top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (29:03) weighs in on the team's bullpen-wide struggles, the plan for the rotation down the stretch, what's behind Addison Barger's recent power outage at the plate, and who bats second in a must-win game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben & Sam wrap up Monday discussing baseball as they check in with former MLB players about the Blue Jays. Kevin Barker shares insights on Toronto's road trip and Shane Bieber's debut, evaluating its impact on expectations for the team. They also discuss rotation management and bullpen trust. Next, they talk to Kevin Pillar (28:56), who reflects on Bieber's performance, recalls David Price's 2015 debut, and addresses Vladdy's injury concerns.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blue Jays walk out of Miami with a series win, and what might be even better news is the update we got from John Schneider about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. As well, we have an update to the pitching rotation that a lot of fans will want to hear. Plus, September call ups are right around corner. Who is coming up, and what role with they play on this squad. Let's talk about it all right here on Blue Jays Today!Join 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-todayASK 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=dialogFollow Us On Social Media: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 Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Budweiser - https://www.budweiser.ca/ca_enGreta Bar YYZ - https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoSimply Spiked - https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAPizza Pizza - https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On hour two of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas dive into all the big new contracts some of the stars around the NFL are signing as we edge closer to the start of football season! The guys share their thoughts on the new deals for Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin, and Logan airs his problem with players holding out in training camp for better deals.(22:31) The guys get you set for the Jays' Monday night series against the Minnesota Twins! Plus, they break down what the Jays missed with Vladimir Guerrero out of the lineup due to a hamstring injury. Plus, their reactions to Tommy Fleetwood winning his first PGA Tour title!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Jamie and Dan tell us what happened in the previous day of sports as they break down the Jays' frustrating 2-1 loss to the Pirates, spotlighting their offensive woes and the ripple effects of Vladdy's absence. Later they debate over Canada's Olympic goalie depth chart. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. 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.

Justin and Patrick decide to largely ignore the series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates and instead create their own baseball version of Frankenstein's monster. The guys choose different body parts to create the ultimate two-way player.Vladdy has a sore hamstring, Bieber Fever begins Friday, and Eric Lauer goes to the bullpen...for now.

On hour one of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee react to the Toronto Blue Jays dropping the third and final game of their series to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and dive into the latest news surrounding Eric Lauer's move to the bullpen as the team awaits the debut of Shane Bieber. The guys share their thoughts on the move, continue to debate this team's pitching crew, and how much the Jays have missed Vladdy's offence in his absence.(22:48) The guys continue their NFL Divisional Previews as they shift to the NFC South! The guys take a look at all the roster moves this offseason for the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, and Saints, make their win total predictions, and debate if this is the worst division in the league!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Paul Skenes cruised through the AL's best team, which is suddenly holding its breath after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early with a hamstring injury. In Philly, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit milestone homers in a rout of the Mariners. 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

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (0:23) ahead of the second game in the series between the Jays and Pirates. They discuss the Pham/Heineman kerfuffle, Pham being left out of the roster for tonight's matchup, Barger being brought into the mix, and more. Then, they tee up Scherzer's start tonight, how the 41-year-old has looked in a Blue Jays uniform, his evolution throughout his career, the Jays' rotation, and much more. Ailish and Justin end the show breaking down the starting pitching matchup tonight and react to the latest information surrounding Vladdy's injury. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Pirates to open the three-game series. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being removed from this game with hamstring tightness - if Vladdy is out for an extended period of time, what would that mean for this offence? They discuss the sloppy game overall, including wild pitches, dropped balls, and a number of walks - is this something that could continue, or was this a one-off? Plus, they get into the Tyler Heineman/Tommy Pham skirmish, and hear John Schneider's thoughts 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.

Its Dusty and Lt.Eric coming at you this Tuesday morning bringing you the Nielson Show! The boys open the show with talking the Marlins failing us as they fell to the Cardinals last night. We also talk the Blue Jays failing to beat the Pirates and a possible Vladdy injury? After the update, we got Off-Season? What Off-Season? for GCL Diesel where we continue the Whipping Boy Bracket with Jason Arnott taking on Jesse Puljujarvi. Then we get Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces, ESTYs 4 weeks away!

Ailish Forfar kicks things off with Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (1:56) ahead of the Jays' series against the Texas Rangers. They discuss Max Scherzer's elite outing at the Rogers Centre, Vladdy's strong second half of the season, Chris Bassitt's play at home versus on the road, and more. Then, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (18:05) to tee up UFC 319, and he is joined by special guest Lerone Murphy, fighting in the co-main event. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (29:37) as they discuss the official start of the 2026 NHL Scouting season with the top prospects competing at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. They discuss the state of the CHL and NCAA ahead of the first season with the new rule changes, the U.S. beating Canada in the Semis at the Hlinka Gretzky, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode, Josh Goldberg recaps a big series win for the Toronto Blue Jays at home against the Chicago Cubs. We discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued resurgence at the plate, Max Scherzer rounding into form, a dominant showing from the bullpen, and how the rotation might lineup in the postseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Thursday's win as Max Scherzer continues to produce quality starts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch once again. Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (25:20) joins to discuss Guerrero Jr.'s season and upcoming changes to the 40-man roster. MLB.com's Kennedi Landry (51:42) previews the Texas Rangers, who continue to struggle with run production. Afterwards, Apple TV's Tricia Whitaker (1:15:15) previews Rangers-Blue Jays, the experience of sharing a pocket pancake with Brewers manager Pat Murphy and more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben and Brent kick off Friday's show talking about the Blue Jays' impressive victory in the final game of their three game set against the Cubs to secure another series win. They look at the key players in the game for Toronto, most notably Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Max Scherzer. B&B start with "Mad Max" and ask if he's the starter they trust most right now. They pivot to Vladdy's performance and discuss why he looks primed to carry this team down the stretch. The duo also check in on the bullpen and the group's ceiling, before giving their thoughts on Canadian Owen Cassie after his debut for the Cubs. They close out the hour looking at Keegan Bradley, his mindset, and what he really wants to happen at the Ryder Cup, along with a potential beef brewing between Tom Brady and Wayne Rooney.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 wrap up the week by focusing on the A.L. East-leading Blue Jays, welcoming Sportsnet's Shi Davidi. They discuss the team's division lead, upcoming decisions, and postseason potential. The conversation covers Max Scherzer's recent performances, the possibility of Shane Bieber joining the Majors soon, and Vladdy's current impact on the team. They conclude with former Blue Jays reliever Jason Grilli (29:11), who shares updates on his life and career, his gratitude for achieving his childhood dream, and insights on the MLB playoff experience and what the Jays need for a successful run in 2025.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.

The Toronto Blue Jays won the series against the Chicago Cubs.Justin and Patrick break down the big moments such as Ernie Clement's HR on a missed bunt sign, Max Scherzer's fine outing, and Vladdy's go-ahead homer.The guys also discuss the hottest topic in Blue Jay Land: Trey Yesavage.With the Texas Rangers coming to town, the guys examine what should be some challenging pitching for the Jays to overcome.

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

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the Blue Jays salvaging their series in Los Angeles (00:00). They touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch numbers following his game-tying home run in the eighth inning, Jeff Hoffman's struggles to find the strike zone after a week-long hiatus, the looming decision on Shane Bieber joining the starting rotation, and question whether or not the front office should have made one more deal at the deadline. Later, JD and Ben get into their thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, before debating what should happen with Shane Bieber over the next few weeks (33:42).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:05) ahead of the team's weekend series in LA. He shares an update on George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Anthony Santander, the ideal goal Shane Bieber will need to reach before a return to the Majors, balancing playing time for his infielders and managing tough decisions, how he views this matchup against the World Series champs, Vladdy's effectiveness at the plate and how Alejandro Kirk has adjusted to catching new pitchers. Then, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by (36:25) to chat about his expectations for Max Scherzer against the Dodgers, how Jays' pitching matches up against Dodgers' hitting, Schneider's options out of the pen, and whether Bo Bichette will strive against the champs.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.

PART I The guy who is eternally on the Enemies List, the 45th and 47th president -- aka Vladdy's Boy, aka Don the Con, aka F*ckboi Von Clownface -- is getting an extra special mention this week. Every week, there are a million reasons to nominate Trump the Chump, but this week, Trump revealed his pathetic nature for all of MAGA to bear witness. First, let us tee this up. Virginia Guiffre -- who was a survivor of Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew, and others -- was critical to getting justice for the hundreds of victims. In a clip that went viral on Tuesday, Trump told reporters that he *knew* who Virginia Guiffre was, that she'd worked as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago, and that Epstein had "stolen" her from him. What Trump is really saying is that Guiffre was property, he was aware that she was being trafficked, and groomed/raped by sexual predators. He didn't care about Guiffre, only his ego, and that Epstein had gotten one over on him.  Trump is no stranger to who or what Epstein was -- he joked that Epstein "liked girls on the younger side" and that, in Trump's 50th birthday card to Epstein, they shared a "wonderful secret." Distractions are still being volleyed against the wall -- but Trump knows he's hiding who he is and, this time, he can't outrun it.   PART II Emil Bove -- who looks like a part-time crypt-keeper -- was confirmed to the federal bench this week, and it's plain as day that Trump will put Bove onto the Supreme Court bench. The Senate was aware that Bove had lied to them and was involved in several DOJ cover-ups, and yet they ran his nomination up the chain. The fact that one president will have seated four of the Supreme Court justices should raise the question: Is this really what's best for America? Bove is a particular corrupt flavor -- there's a MOB lawyer vibe to this guy. (Shut up, John Thune, no one wants to hear you wimper your phony "hope" for what you *think* he will do.) There's nothing the Senate won't do for Trump now. . Follow Lincoln Square on X at @lincolnsquareHQ, Bluesky at @lincolnsquare.media‬, and Substack at @lincolnquare. . Follow Rick Wilson on X @therickwilson, Bluesky at @therickwilson.bsky.social, and Substack ⁠@therickwilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's MLB Trade Deadline Day, and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the FAN Pregame Special with Alanna Rizzo (0:50). They discuss the big trades we have seen so far, including Mason Miller to the Padres and the major return for the A's, Shane Bieber joining the Blue Jays, and more. They discuss whether the Padres are finally poised for a World Series, the Dodgers' trade deadline moves so far, a look at the NL following the latest moves, and more. Then, MLB Network's Greg Amsinger joins the show (26:21) to break down how impactful the Shane Bieber trade could be for the Blue Jays, the best remaining available players and how Atkins and Shapiro need to take advantage of “their chance” this season, A. J. Preller's love of trade deadlines, the relationship between Vladdy and Oneil Cruz, and much more. They end things off by breaking down the Yankees' reported addition of David Bednar, how the AL contenders have fared so far, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Big Show + with Aazam Ali Nanji & Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys chat about the Toronto Blue Jays big weekend in Detroit! The guys talk about Vladdy's strong start out of the All-star break. Then they touch on Bo Bichette's contract situation. Lastly they look ahead to the trade deadline and look at possible acquisitions.(18:53) later on, the gang looks at the Stampeders week 8 loss at the hands of the Montreal Alouettes, and plot a path forward for the team after an uncharacteristic loss. To close we hear from Vernon Adams Jr. and Derrick Moncrief!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.

¡Duro revés para los Yankees! Bo Bichette y Vladimir Guerrero Jr. brillaron con el madero para que los Blue Jays ganaran la serie en casa, generando más dudas en el Bronx. Además en este Baseball News: ⚾ ¡Freddie Freeman deja en el terreno a Mellizos y Ohtani sigue encendido! ⚾ Astros barren a Dbacks en Arizona y llegan a 60 victorias ⚾ ¿Cambio inminente? Dbacks más cerca de negociar a Eugenio Suárez y sus estrellas ⚾ Verlander gana su primer juego como Gigante con apoyo de Devers ⚾ Royals se imponen con 4 HR ante Cubs en Chicago ⚾ Sandy Alcántara domina a Padres en gran duelo de pitcheo ⚾ Omar Vizquel nuevamente en el centro de la conversación Análisis, entrevistas, polémicas y más con Alfre Álvarez y Carlos Parra Suscríbete y activa la campana para no perderte ningún episodio.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Black (0:20) ahead of Game 3 of a critical three-game series against the Yankees. They discuss Vladdy's recent play, the pros and cons of his game and discuss what would constitute a successful season for the Jays' $500M player. Then, they get into what fans can expect from Jeff Hoffman's usage and how the bullpen can improve, potential trade deadline targets, and much more. Later, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:43) to discuss Shohei Ohtani''s dominance this season while rehabbing on a big-league mound. Finally, they look at the Jays and the other contenders around the league to discuss trade deadline targets, the Tigers' recent skid, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees in the second game of the three-game series. They break down Max Scherzer's start, whether Jeff Hoffman's home run problem is due to his heavy workload and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles with runners in scoring position. MLB Network analyst Sean Casey (12:03) stops by to discuss his son Jake's transition to the pros after being drafted by the Blue Jays and his role in his son's development as a former MLB hitting coach. Later, Jeff and Kevin react to the Blue Jays' lineup in the rubber match featuring Davis Schneider in the lead-off spot, and they outline the Jays' keys to victory in the series finale.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

ESPN's Jeff Passan (0:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Houston Astros' winning streak, the intricacies of a verbal agreement as reported between the Blue Jays and the top international prospect in the 2028 class Angel Montas, if the Jays would consider taking a deep look into their prospect pool versus their current depth on the main roster for trades, and how far Toronto is from building a AL-winning — or even World Series — roster. Then, Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman joins the guys (31:35) to discuss Braydon Fisher's adjustment stage against the scouting report on him, George Springer's consistency, and whether Vladdy's down year is weighing heavily on the first baseman.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the week by looking back on the Blue Jays' three-game sweep over the San Francisco Giants. They discuss Vladdy showing signs of an offensive breakthrough, the Jays' team-wide approach, José Berríos's outing and the type of pitcher the Jays would be looking for ahead of the deadline. Then, they react to the latest news on Anthony Santander's status before YES Network's Meredith Marakovits stops by (30:40) to discuss the state of the Yankees as they begin a three-game series in Toronto tonight. She shares how they've changed since their last visit to the Rogers Centre, Anthony Volpe's dip, how Aaron Boone responds to John Schneider's approach to Aaron Judge, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

MLB.com's Keegan Matherson on the Blue Jays plans at the deadline and Vladdy Guerrero and Scottie Scheffler shares his perspective on life.

MLB.com's Keegan Matherson on All-Star week in MLB was a success, Automated Ball-Strike system, Blue Jays at the trade deadline and Vladdy needs a big second half to the season.

Daniele and Zack continue into the second hour with a chat about the Blue Jays at the break and how important these days off are. They focus in on one of the two players who will be in Atlanta for the All-Star festivities, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. D&Z talk about how Toronto's face of the franchise collected his 1000th hit over the weekend and debate if people are sometimes too hard on the first baseman. They look at his numbers this year, what expectations are on him and if that has, or should, increase given his new contract. Next, the two share their thoughts on rookie Jacob Misiorowski, who after only five starts, has been named an All-Star. Later, they check in with longtime tennis scribe, Christopher Clarey (25:35), who was in London covering Wimbledon, to get his thoughts on the tournament as a whole and the final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.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 Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of the AL East.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Daniele & Zack continue their Jays discussion in the third hour, focusing on the team's MVP and the upcoming series before the All-Star Break. They welcome Sportsnet analyst Madison Shipman to discuss Vladdy's recent performance and the fairness of the criticism he's faced. The trio also explores the team's positive trends and expectations for Max Scherzer. To wrap up the week, they chat with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (32:05) about the new CBA, its early ratification, changes to the salary cap, the regular season schedule, and the decentralized draft.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.

JD takes a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent string of play amidst the Blue Jays hot streak and how to approach the topic when he's seemingly underperforming (00:00). Jeff Blair, host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to continue the discussion on Vladdy's performance of late, whether or not he can return to his MVP-candidate form, what the front office should be looking to add to the roster at the trade deadline, the chances of a baseball work stoppage coming up in the next few years, how a salary cap could be implemented in the MLB, and the effect that would have on the sport (05:24). Later, JD questions the Maple Leafs' interest in free agent Jack Roslovic as the NHL offseason rolls on rather quietly (47:45).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 is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to reflect on the 10-game win streak and Vladdy's struggles in the series finale. Joshua Rodrigues (30:35) emphasizes the importance of communication between players and coaches, as well as identifying good baserunning habits. Jon Morosi (51:00) analyzes the state of the AL East and the opportunity ahead for the Blue Jays. Ben Clemens (1:15:11) outlines what is ahead in his annual Trade Value column, with the deadline a few weeks away. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi are back, but unfortunately, they are talking about a Blue Jays' loss that halted their win streak at ten games in a row and stopped them from tying the franchise record for consecutive victories. Given the run, can fans still be frustrated with the loss or was it just due? The hosts dive into it and focus, like many fans did, on the performance (and maybe season as a whole) of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They expand that to a conversation of supporters' love for Vladdy and how it tends to waver at times. The duo also try to get into the mind of manager John Schneider with some of the decisions that were made yesterday specifically with the lineup and the bullpen. On the back end of this first hour, the morning pair get into LeBron James' latest social media troll and if the Maple Leafs should be extending Anthony Stolarz (30:05).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben and Daniele stay on the Blue Jays' page while the team's win streak has the city of Toronto buzzing. The hosts look at the chemistry of this team that many players and manager John Schneider keep referencing, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who says he can't wait to get to the clubhouse everyday. Is there a worry of disrupting that at the deadline? The pair delve into Vladdy's season as a whole and if there would be more grumblings about it if they weren't leading the division. They also share their take on George Springer's All-Star snub and it's potential correlation to the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi (27:05) joins to discuss what kind and how big of a splash the Jays could make at the trade deadline, as well as some pending free agents in Toronto and what they could be looking at on the open market.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.

 Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Blue Jays Analyst Joe Siddall! Joe and the guys discuss the Blue Jays being on a 9 game win streak, how the offence has been transformed, the Jays still needing more from Vladdy, Addison Barger's fantastic year, Alejandro Kirk being named an All Star and more!  (24:01) Later, Brendan Parker joins the show to talk Stampede and the offseason for the Calgary Flames. Brendan speaks on the latest from the Rodeo as we are now at the halfway point of this years event, what he has made of the Flames' offseason so far and why a quiet offseason should be viewed as a good thing for the Calgary Flames.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.        

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour with a look down the Blue Jays' lineup with Vladdy out and Bo returning for their series opener against the Angels. They take some calls on the Back Leg Line before welcoming in Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (9:18) to discuss how this year's team compares to the roster from the last time the Jays led the AL East in 2016, how they've managed Jeff Hoffman, what to expect from Max Scherzer's next start and the latest on Daulton Varsho's recovery. Finally, they close out the week by going back to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the second hour with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final before going to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including whether Vladdy is a 'slow starter,' where Addison Barger fits best, Ernie Clement's potential and much more. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall stops by (28:00) to share why he's not a fan of Vladdy hitting third in the order, the next step in Barger's development, how Eric Lauer has found success with his fastball, whether there's any concern for the bullpen's increased workload and how the Jays have gotten the best out of Alejandro Kirk.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (1:15) to reflect on the team's series in Philadelphia where they were swept by the Phillies. They discuss the positives from Bowden Francis's latest start, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s swing decisions and Max Scherzer's rehab start. Then, Jeff and Kevin get into whether John Schneider should separate Bo and Vladdy in the lineup. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:56) shares what led to Rafael Devers getting traded from the Boston Red Sox, the Giants' management's aggression and Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound for the Dodgers.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 full Hackeroo trio is back in the bunker, wading through a Memorial Day medley of MAGA mayhem. Trump's at it again — hosting a crypto dinner straight out of “Shark Tank,” taking new aim at Putin, picking trade fights, and going after the Ivy Leagues. Plus, the hacks open up the listener mailbag and dig into your sharpest questions, wildest theories, and most unfiltered takes. Buckle up.