Podcasts about vladdy

Jesse Rubinoff and Kevin Michie kick things off with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals! They discuss how long the Jays can approach the market, if they are actively shopping their big names on the trade block, where Vladdy ranks amongst the MLB's big stars who are struggling, if the Jays can convince ownership not to sell with a strong weekend, and much more! Then, MLB insider Jim Bowden joins the show! They discuss what we can expect this weekend ahead of Monday's trade deadline, why it is a certainty that Skubal and other Tigers stars will be moved by Monday, why Mason Miller could end up staying put, which teams will dictate the deadline, Blue Jays and the AL East remaining wide open, 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:11) joins the guys to chat about approaching the last series before the trade deadline as business as usual, his goal for Vladdy with the remaining games on the year, Dylan Cease's increased workload and success on the mound, how Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement acclimated themselves in different roles around the infield, Jesús Sánchez's return, and Kevin Gausman's comments around the chemistry in the clubhouse compared to the 2025 World Series team. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by (27:48) to discuss why the Jays' deadline plans could be fluid throughout the weekend, Vlad Jr.'s return to first base after his hamstring issue, and where Gausman ranks among the greatest Blue Jays pitchers.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour by previewing the Blue Jays' final series before the trade deadline against the Cardinals. They discuss Dylan Cease's Cy Young case, compare his late-season push to Roy Halladay's performances on non-contending Jays teams, and break down the other award contenders. The conversation then shifts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season, his power struggles, what they mean for 2027, and whether the Blue Jays can both sell at the deadline and remain in the AL Wild Card race. Later, Kevin Barker of Blair and Barker joins the show to share his thoughts on the Jays' trade deadline approach, rank the team's pending free agents, examine Guerrero's offensive struggles, and discuss whether Toronto can quickly retool and contend in a weakened American League. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, (6:00) debate how big of a sell the Blue Jays should have at the deadline, Kevin Gausman's future, which Jays holds the most trade value, a potential lockout, building towards 2027, what life would look like if Vladdy was better, and selling high on Ernie Clement. (39:00) The show ends with 'Old News!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee welcome Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman to discuss Shane Bieber's performance and whether it should be considered an anomaly. They also explore George Springer's trade potential, the Blue Jays' needs for the offseason, and concerns about left-handed pitching and Vladdy's injury. After the break, Athletic's Keith Law (25:14) joins to discuss Vladdy's season and the Blue Jays' reliance on past performances. They delve into the trade market, the state of the Jays' farm system, and expectations for prospects like Arjun Nimmala. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Baltimore Banner's Jonas Shaffer kicked off hour two on today's show! Jonas dove straight into Baltimore sports, breaking down the Ravens offseason moves, expectations on the field, and whether the Ravens are the clear-cut favourites to take the AFC North this season. If you wanted answers on the Ravens landscape, Jonas delivered.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, Blue Jays insider Keegan Matheson joined the show! It's been a crazy, up-and-down season in Toronto, and Keegan broke down all the chaos—offering insight into whether the Jays will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, where John Schneider's job security stands, and what's behind Vladdy's roller-coaster year on the diamond.   We finished hour two with some Free Advice for Damon Bunting. The boys are always giving their best advice.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the show to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments preaching patience, projections for Vladdy offensively in 2027, the dedication Dylan Cease has to his craft, and what to make of Max Scherzer's start tonight against the Nationals.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee wrap up the morning with Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to discuss the Blue Jays' recent win and its implications for the trade deadline. They explore Vladdy's struggles, Shane Bieber's performance, and potential trade moves, including Kevin Gausman's future. The hosts also touch on the most popular Blue Jays and later welcome Red Sox broadcaster Sean McDonough (25:45) to reflect on his career, assess the Red Sox's turnaround, and consider their World Series chances. They close by discussing the impact of a potential Blue Jays sweep of the Red Sox on trade strategies.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Sam McKee begin the second hour by reflecting on Kevin Gausman's legacy in Toronto. Where does he rank among the greatest pitchers in Blue Jays history? The boys look into what a potential trade return should look like, along with John Schneider's role in the club's disappointing season including the team's bullpen reliance and lineup decisions. The conversation then shifts to comments from Vaughn Alexander about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's future and the possibility of playing in Toronto. Later, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' latest performance, their trade deadline outlook, potential trade candidates, and possible young call-ups. Ben and Sam wrap up the hour by discussing the ideal finish to the season for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the program to tee up Toronto's AL East series against the Tampa Bay Rays at home, discuss what mechanically could be wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the odds of Dylan Cease winning the Cy Young if he keeps his glorious campaign alive.

In the 2nd hour of The Nielson Show with Hernan Salas and Wil Fraser filling in, they welcome Dave Naylor from TSN to give a preview of all the CFL action coming this weekend including the Elks taking on Rourke and the Lions tonight! Then before the break, it's the Early Bird Bet for Play Alberta! After that, Ian Harrison joins the boys to discuss the Blue Jays returning from the All-Star break. What's going on with Vladdy? Can the Jays sneak into the playoffs?  

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy's confounding first half, if Bo Bichette's departure is part of Vladdy's struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team's head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel's decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Finally, they discuss some of the notable NHL games from the league's schedule release! 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.

Blue Jays Today's Nicholas Paleolog on how the fanbase is feeling about the Jays, how will the team approach the trade deadline, possible trade targets, and what's wrong with Vladdy.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Ceruti (2:23) to recap Spain's win over France to advance to the World Cup Final! They discuss Spain's path to the final, who is the more favourable matchup for Spain between England and Argentina, the Jude Bellingham narrative changes leading into the tournament up until now, his thoughts on expanding the tournament once again, and much more! Then, former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Ricky Romero joins the show (28:27) to tee up the MLB All-Star Game! They break down the Home Run Derby and Walker's path to taking home the title, the new format, and more. Later, they look ahead to Dylan Cease starting for the American League In The All-Star Game, his memories at the ASG, what we need to see from Vladdy after electing to skip the ASG, 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.

The Blue Jays have a magic dragon! They also have a marquee starter, Shane Bieber, who has raised a lot of questions with his early performances since returning from injury last month. And this week we talk about all that, the trade deadline, Vladdy, Spencer Miles, Jonathan Clase, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Vernon Wells (2:10)! They discuss how the Home Run Derby has changed over the years, his experience competing at the event, Vladdy's season with Toronto, how the team has looked since their World Series run last season, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin go through the new Home Run Derby format, their picks to win the event, and more. Later, they discuss the World Cup semi-finals with Jude Bellingham taking charge for England, whether the World Cup should consider expansion yet again, the biggest storylines from the tournament, why Argentina has become the villain, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the newest head coach of the Toronto Marlies, Steve Sullivan (1:10)! They discuss his new role as head coach with the Marlies, his goals with the team this season before getting promoted to the Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano's appointment on his staff, his relationship with John Chayka during their time in Arizona, his unique background in the sport, and much more! Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (26:50) to discuss the Jays' final series before the All-Star Game! They break down Vladdy skipping the ASG, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, his draft memories, and much more! Ailish and Jesse end things off by discussing Victor Wembanyama signing a massive extension with the Spurs! 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 recap the Blue Jays' 10-0 shutout series win on the road against the Giants, Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, whether the momentum from Vladdy's slump-snapping homer can carry over to the Jays' next series against the Padres in San Diego, and the introduction of the home run 'dragon'. Then, special assistant with the San Diego Padres, former MLB manager and catcher Scott Servais (27:30) to chat about being one of the few people to catch and manage a no-hitter, how he handled his conversations with his pitcher going through a no-hit game, home run props, what's gone wrong in Fernando Tatís Jr.'s 2026 season, and Padres' needs that can jumpstart the team's successful run after the All-Star break. 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.

Not all is well with the Blue Jays as the all-star break looms. But are they any worse off than the similarly middling competition around the American League? Arden and Ben ponder the club's trade deadline strategy (2:42) before checking in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. (19:23) Then, a quick trip around the rotation with thoughts on Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage. (32:08) This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of Grab Bag: The guys go over Willson Contreras replacing Vladdy in the All-Star Game, Kyle Lowry retiring, ESPN's Top 10 Cornerbacks, and more!

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman (1:45) to break down the Round of 16 at the World Cup! They discuss Canada's exit, why Alphonso Davies is getting a bad rap following his lack of playing time at the World Cup, the emergence of Luc de Fougerolles, and more. Then, they discuss the Quarter-Finals, Norway's changes against England, if Spain is still a favourite to take home the trophy, the Golden Boot Race, and much more! Later, Justin and Jesse discuss the Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson to their coaching staff. Finally, Dan Shulman joins the show (26:25) to discuss the Jays series against the Giants, Vladdy's season as we head into the All-Star break, the lack of a break that many Jays players had heading into the season, if the Jays have a chance at the playoffs, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, 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.

Ahead of the Blue Jays series-opener in Seattle, Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. They discuss the Mariners' frustrating season so far, what's behind Cal Raleigh's regression, their power-centric offensive approach, the rotation's 'piggy-back' drama, and what they'll be targeting at the trade deadline. Then, Jeff and Kevin look at the American League landscape at the midway point and the lingering impacts of the WBC on players like Raleigh and Vladdy. Finally, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (30:28) stops by to discuss Vladdy's exhaustive batting cage routine, whether he should skip the All-Star game, and the case for Nathan Lukes to hit lead-off when George Springer returns. 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.

Former Mets manager Terry Collins (4:00) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following the Jays' series-opening win over the Mets. Terry weighs in on whether moving Vladdy Jr. in the Jays order will help the struggling star, his philosophy on managing ageing stars, and the challenge of following up a World Series run. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability, in which he outlines the pitching plan for Canada Day following Patrick Corbin's move to the bullpen. Finally, Kevin Pillar stops by (29:34) to help tee up game two between the Jays and Mets, and he discusses New York's fielding dysfunction and whether the All-Star break or an IL stint can get Vladdy back on track.  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 Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to talk about the emotions behind Bo Bichette's return, Trey Yesavage's start and more. Afterwards, Bobby Wagner (26:11) of Tipping Pitches joins to discuss everything New York Mets. Carlos Pena (50:01) pops by to break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing and dives into the specifics of why he's struggling to get quality contact on baseballs. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:11:42) of Baseball Prospectus talks Kyle Tucker, the Dodgers and how they're being represented in labour negotiations and the Blue Jays.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Riders lose for the first time this season 40-34 against Toronto. Lots of key injuries on the riders unfortunately and we will be giving some status updates on players from practice. Canada wins against South Africa at The World Cup! Arash Madani talks about the emotion and magnitude of this historic World Cup run for Canada. Windy first couple games and The Riders Coaches Show with Special Teams Coordinator Kent Maugeri. Clutch performer Vladdy and Kirk drama with The Blue Jays. Double Talk with Darian Durant going deep on the analysis of The Riders loss. Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group Chief Executive Officer, Gord Pritchard joins us for The Regina Red Sox Report and shines some light on the ticketing protocol with the rain out reschedules.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:06) ahead of Bo Bichette's return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays and Mets' disappointing seasons so far, what Vladdy needs to do to improve and how the Jays can help him find his game, if Sean Keys can make an impact for the Blue Jays, and much more. Then, following Canada's historic win over South Africa at the World Cup, OneSoccer's Oliver Platt (26:10) joins the show. They break down Canada's win and Stephen Eustáquio's legacy-making goal, how Canada can stack up against Morocco or the Netherlands, 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 get set for the Blue Jays' series against the Mets as Bo Bichette makes his return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays being swept by the Rangers, Vladdy's continued struggles, the rotation starting to scuffle, Albert Pujols' recent comments on Vladdy's mechanics, the Alejandro Kirk/home run jacket incident on Saturday, and whether the Jays should start to consider a soft sell. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (35:35) to discuss the vibes heading into Toronto's series against the Mets, the recent discussion around Vladdy, Trey Yesavage's inconsistency, Addison Barger's injury setback, and whether the Jays should start thinking toward 2027 as the deadline nears. 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.

With the Blue Jays suffering their roughest stretch of the season, Arden and Ben convene for a big picture look at where things stand and the various potential pathways ahead over the five weeks between now and the trade deadline (00:44). Plus, thoughts on Sean Keys' sudden promotion (29:49) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s effort level during his extended slump (42:01). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector & we went In or Out with Brandon Eddie & Donovan talking, how many free agents will the Oilers sign, the NHL draft, The Elks consistency at QB is the biggest reason for they're finally off to a good start, Vladdy is to blame for this Jays season & the best situation to have a beer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector & we went In or Out with Brandon Eddie & Donovan talking, how many free agents will the Oilers sign, the NHL draft, The Elks consistency at QB is the biggest reason for they're finally off to a good start, Vladdy is to blame for this Jays season & the best situation to have a beer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:34) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the final hour of the week. They discuss the New York Mets firing Carlos Mendoza, Albert Pujols' candidacy as manager, the Jays' playoff hopes, peculiar results in the fans' All-Star Game voting, the MLBPA pushing to ban prop bets, and how the proposed five-year maximum length on contracts will impact pending free agents like Tarik Skubal. Later, former MLB All-Star and Rangers hitting coach Bret Boone stops by (28:38) to share his view of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season, Corey Seager's preparation, how the Yankees have managed without Aaron Judge, and the state of the American League ahead of the All-Star break. 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 David Singh of Sportsnet to diagnose why Kevin Gausman has struggled over his past two starts and John Schneider's postgame comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Kennedi Landry (30:03) of MLB.com pops by to talk Corey Seager, Mackenzie Gore, and the Texas Rangers. Bradley Woodrum (49:55) of Baseball Prospectus talks about the state of stolen bases, working counts as a hitter and the pope watching the Chicago White Sox. Lastly, 2018 MLB All-Star Jed Lowrie (1:15:02) joins to break down why he thinks Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is trying to do too much and Kazuma Okamoto's season thus far. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi welcome Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing issues and his performance at the plate. They explore whether his struggles stem from his process, his lineup position, or broader team issues, and if there's hope in his hard contact. They also touch on George Springer's progress and the team's difficulties with runners in scoring position. Afterward, they chat with former Canadian national team player David Edgar (23:57) about the Canadian soccer team's impressive momentum. They discuss Canada's tournament performance, Alphonso Davies' injury status, the combination of Cyle Larin and Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné's absence, and the lack of a home game in the knockout round. They conclude by identifying players under pressure for the upcoming 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 affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Astros. They focus on Kevin Gausman's recent struggles, his ability to battle through six innings despite not having his best stuff, and what his last two starts could mean moving forward. They also discuss Toronto's success with runners in scoring position despite quiet nights from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, and examine Vladdy's recent play, his spot in the lineup, and whether he could be dealing with an injury. The guys also share their thoughts on the conclusion of the World Cup group stage. After the break, they react to LaMelo Ball being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, discuss whether the Raptors should have been involved, and weigh the reported interest in a reunion with Kawhi Leonard, including his fit, impact on the team's core, and what a potential trade might require. 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 Jays are coming off maybe the most frustrating series of a frustrating season, losing two of three at home to the Astros in ugly fashion. They continue struggling to pull themselves above the .500 mark whenever they get a chance, and more and more the righteous anger of the fan base—which is different than the dopey anger that keeps being heaped toward the likes of John Schneider, Jeff Hoffman, etc.—is landing at the feet of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Vladdy is the key here and, when you get right down to it, the primary reason this campaign has felt maddening and baffling in equal parts.It's not great! And this week we're talking all about it.PLUS: Shane Bieber's return, the fifth starter spot, Luis Urias, Atkins Speaks!, and 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays EVP and general manager Ross Atkins (0:45) to chat about how he's assessed his team with the amount of injuries this season, how wide open the AL East could be, Kazuma Okamoto's transition to the MLB, the growth in Ernie Clement's game on both sides of the field, how the organization is supporting Vladdy through his down year, if Jesús Sánchez can become an everyday player for the Jays, if there's any worry about the increased usage for Louis Varland, and if he would consider looking into another starter at the trade deadline. Then, Jeff and Kevin look back at the extra innings loss to the Houston Astros, Tyler Rogers' usage, and Shane Bieber's first return start.  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.

After an unexpected off-day in Chicago, Ben and Arden reconvene to assess the state of the Blue Jays heading into an important, 10-game homestand. How is an extended slump by Toronto's starters impacting the club's overworked bullpen? (13:39) As Shane Bieber returns, which options open at the backend of the rotation? (21:16) Plus, what do we make of the Luis Urías acquisition, recent outfield deployments, and George Springer's hot streak? (33:12) This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair is solo for the post-game edition following the Blue Jays' win over the Boston Red Sox to secure the series sweep in Fenway. Jeff recaps the game before listening to John Schneider's post-game availability. Then, Sportsnet insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (7:39) stops by to share his takeaways from the series, including Trey Yesavage's control, what the sweep means for the Jays, whether Vladdy Jr. can build off his first home run since May 17, and whether Max Scherzer has pitched his last innings for the Jays. Later, to help tee up the Jays' series at Wrigley Field, Chicago radio analyst Bruce Levine (31:30) discusses the Cubs' season so far, Alex Bregman's underwhelming debut season, what the team might do at the deadline, and Matt Shaw's usage. 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 Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Red Sox to complete the sweep at Fenway Park! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the biggest moment of the game, a Brandon Valenzuela RBI double off Aroldis Chapman (and the Green Monster) to drive in the game-winning run. Where would this team be without the rookie catcher? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his fourth home run of the season early on - is this the moment Vladdy is 'back' after three RBI in the last two games? Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage striking out six over 7.1 IP, the thin bullpen, and get into the pre-game news that Anthony Santander could be back this season - does that change the Jays priorities at the coming deadline?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:45) to chat about Max Scherzer being placed on the 15-day IL, Braydon Fisher getting the opener spot against the Boston Red Sox, Shane Bieber's most recent rehab outing, how Fenway Park and Wrigley Field affects a hitter's mindset, George Springer hitting his 300th homerun, what impresses him from Miles Straw, Alejandro Kirk's implementation since returning from his injury, if he would consider moving Vladdy down the batting order, and where Addison Barger and Yimi Garcia are at in their respective rehabs. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss Scherzer's future, Vlad Jr.'s ongoing slump, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's comments about Jose Caballero's pitch clock antics.  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 Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman in-studio (32:32) to talk Dylan Cease coming up with big pitches against the Red Sox, Myles Straw's massive 14 pitch at-bat, signs the offence is coming around and what has changed with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing. Afterwards, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar (50:42) discusses the surging Atlanta Braves, Bo Bichette and the Mets along with what she learned through her in-depth piece on Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman. Lastly, former Blue Jay and co-host of Bluebird Territory Ricky Romero (1:14:52) pops by to analyze what Vladdy is dealing with this season and reflects on the 2025 World Series. 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.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to chat early All-Star voting results, if there has been talks of a closed door meeting, Dylan Cease's dominance this season, and if Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mentality has changed at all amidst his slump.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:43), to discuss the lack of home runs from this year's Jays squad, specifically Vladdy, potential lineup shifts to maximize the offense, what the AL playoffs will look like, and potential Tarik Skubal trades. Later, ‘Brooke Knows Ball,' and Joel Laflamme (51:14) join to talk about analytics in baseball, content creation within the sport, watching winter ball in the Dominican Republic, and how to fix Vladdy. Things wrap up with MassLive's Chris Cotillo (1:17:01) to preview the Jays series against the Red Sox, before revisiting some of the former Red Sox stars that are performing on other teams, and the struggles going on in Boston this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour with a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far. They discuss his production at the plate, what might be behind his lack of home run power, and the factors that could fuel a second-half turnaround. Next, Brent and Daniele break down yesterday's World Cup action and set up today's exciting schedule featuring France, Argentina and Norway. After the break, Joe House (25:55) of The Ringer shares his reaction to the Knicks winning the NBA title and debates if this marks the start of a dynasty for New York. They wrap up with thoughts on this weekend's US Open and the most intriguing storyline going into the tournament. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward (1:41)! They break down the Hurricanes playoff run and how they built their Stanley Cup winning team, Brandon Bussi's breakout season, the team's defence, how Tulsky has changed the way owners will go about staff hirings, what goes into deciding on a cup handoff, and more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:25) to share some early World Cup takeaways. They discuss how Canada and the USA kicked off their tournament, Spain's lacklustre opening draw to Cabo Verde, and much more. Then, they shift to the diamond to discuss the Blue Jays' performance as we approach the halfway mark of the season, whether we will see Vladdy look like his October self this season, which team winning the World Series would be the best story, 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.

With the Yankees in town, the Blue Jays face some big questions. Arden and Ben discuss Brandon Valenzuela's impact behind the plate (2:04) before wondering which Jays will be all-stars (22:47). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour three of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To start hour three, former MLBer and Co-host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker joins the show to talk about the draft interviews, Kevin shares his draft interview and draft day stories, discuss what the Blue Jays should do with Brandon Valenzuela once Alejandro Kirk returns from injury, and looks at what the Blue Jays are doing with their starting pitchers!     (28:39) Later, the guys hit you with their picks of the night in another edition of the Lock of the Day brought to you by Play Alberta! And Intern Connor gives his world cup recap for the day!   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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On this episode, Josh Goldberg discusses the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and why the Blue Jays won't go anywhere if he doesn't figure things out. We also dive into Dylan Cease's return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their reaction to reinstating Dylan Cease to start in their second game against the Phillies and sending Adam Macko to Triple-A, the new batting order with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moved to the leadoff spot, why George Springer won't be an everyday player moving forward, and how Cease should attack the Phillies' hitters. Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the guys (27:55) to chat about why a winning baseball club hinges on Vladdy, why John Schneider made the right decision to shake up the order, how Alejandro Kirk's pending return could affect the roster, specifically Springer, Aaron Judge's extended absence, why the Yankees aren't rushing to trade, and if Tarik Skubal will be on the move.  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.

Former MLB president and host of 'Nothing Personal,' David Samson (1:08), joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the Jays' potential solutions for a struggling Jeff Hoffman, the number of voices around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting, whether Aaron Judge's injury will up the Yankees' deadline aggression, and why the Tigers should act now on Tarik Skubal after his first rehab stint. Later, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies, discuss the looming returns of Dylan Cease, Alejandro Kirk and Yimi García, and dive deeper into Vladdy Jr.'s mechanics. Finally, they share their expectations for the Jays in their test against Cristopher Sánchez and the Phillies. 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.