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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.
Today's word of the day is ‘premature' as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review: Your Friends and Neighbors. (37:20) NPPOD. (38:50) Alex Bregman admits he has been bad. He was signed to be THE man and he is not. What can they do? (46:05) What happened to Vladdy Jr? The power is just gone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘premature' as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review: Your Friends and Neighbors. (37:20) NPPOD. (38:50) Alex Bregman admits he has been bad. He was signed to be THE man and he is not. What can they do? (46:05) What happened to Vladdy Jr? The power is just gone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour by listening to John Schneider's availability ahead of the Blue Jays' second game against the Philadelphia Phillies, where the skipper discussed the decision to move Vladdy Jr. to the leadoff spot. Then, Phillies manager and former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joins the show (8:10) to discuss taking over the manager job mid-season, what he learned from his time in Toronto, what it's like working with his son, Preston, as a GM, the pressure in Philly, and managing elite veterans like Cristopher Sánchez and Bryce Harper. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall (27:42) stops by to weigh in on Vladdy Jr.'s move to the leadoff spot, the Jays' catcher decision, what to expect from Dylan Cease in his return tonight, and the odd-pitchers-out when Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer return. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the top of the order continuing to struggle, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer combine to go 0-for-8 with five strikeouts - should they continue to hit at/near the top of the order? Is the issue with Vladdy Jr. solely mental right now? Plus, they get into Ernie Clement smashing a solo home run to further his All-Star candidacy, and discuss the season debut of Simeon Woods Richardson. 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.
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Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 comeback win over the Orioles to guarantee a series split, and to finally get back to .500 on the season! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game turning on swings from Kazuma Okamoto, Charles McAdoo, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - was that the biggest swing from Vladdy Jr. in the last month? How impressive was McAdoo's home run coming in his MLB debut? Plus, they discuss the pitching from Adam Macko, Connor Seabold, Mason Fluharty, and Braydon Fisher keeping the team in it, and the plays on both offence and defence from Daulton Varsho - how important is he to the team's success in 2026? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Angels to open the three-game series in Anaheim! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run bomb off Reid Detmers early on - how important is it for him to continue to lead the way offensively? They also chat about Nathan Lukes' pinch-hit RBI single, the baserunning from Myles Straw, and 12 Ks for Dylan Cease on 110 pitches over five innings of work. Plus, they get to the bullpen usage - is Jeff Hoffman still going to be in the mix for closer going forward after slamming the door for his third save of the year? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays EVP and general manager Ross Atkins (0:24) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about what he's looking forward to and his goals for the organization's 2026 season, how they handled their first Spring Training after a long season and World Series push, Kevin Gausman entering his 14th MLB season and his workload, how Spencer Miles earned a main roster spot, what he learned from Dylan Cease, how Max Scherzer ended up returning to the team, what he envisions for third base and Kazuma Okamoto as a hitter, Vladdy Jr.'s maturation, Daulton Varsho's consistency and continuing to work with John Schneider after both signing contract extensions. Then, New York Yankees reporter Erik Boland (28:22) drops by to recap their season opener, if the defence or bullpen is the biggest weakness, Ben Rice's season outlook, and if Aaron Judge can stay healthy enough to win another AL MVP. Plus, we hear from Kevin Gausman ahead of his Opening Day 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.
World Series Recap: The Jays outscored the Dodgers overall, but clutch plays sealed the outcome. Shoutouts to standout performances by Ernie Clement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, and Trey Yesavage.Will Smith & Addison Barger – need we say more MVPDodgers Depth & Dollars: From Miguel Rojas' heroics to the $500M payroll, the hosts debate whether baseball needs a salary cap and floor to level the field.CBA & Player Pay: Comparing MLB's system with the NHL, NBA, and WNBA—Mark and Mat discuss open books, player-owner revenue splits, and how Scott Boras clients may influence negotiations.Leadership & Labor: MLB and the Players Association need to “grow up” before the next CBA fight.Blue Jays' Core: The future of Bo Bichette, Vladdy Jr., and the culture shift led by George Springer.Aging Dodgers & Ohtani's Durability: Can Shohei keep excelling both on the mound and at the plate as he ages?Call to the Post - Tampa Bay Rays Roster Overhaul: Rays DFA and move on from nearly half their 40-man roster — Mat calls it both “encouraging and frustrating.” #RaysUp 2026Familiar Faces Return: Jake Fraley and Tristan Gray are back despite prior injuries and struggles.Farewell to Fairbanks: Rays part ways with Pete Fairbanks — was it a respectful release or a missed trade opportunity?Pitching Shifts: Ian Seymour's drop shocks fans; Forrest Whitley and Yoniel Curet could step up.Outfield Overload: Ten outfielders on the 40-man roster — what's the plan?Shane McClanahan Future: Could injuries push him into a closer role?Welcome Back, Ozzie Timmons: The beloved coach returns; Mat breaks down his quiet success improving OBP in Milwaukee with the Brewers.Taylor Walls Extended: What it means for Carson Williams' timeline and the shortstop spot. Hopefully we will see improvement with his bat at the plate for Taylor2026 Roster: Adding of 2 ex-Reds“J-Fetish” Alert: Mat jokes that Eric Neander's obsession with players whose names start with “J” is getting out of hand. Intervention may be neededLooking Ahead: Updates on Winter Ball, the Australian Baseball League, WBC, World Baseball Classic, 2026, and the upcoming WPBL, Women's Professional Baseball League draft. Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @ baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
Sam and Dylan are back to break down all the biggest stories in the world such as… Biaches are out here buying Erewhon sushi with EBT cards. SNAP benefits are secretly engineered to spark civil unrest — setting the stage for martial law. The U.S. government is pure evil and sucks at everything… except corn production. The Bank of England: 1) Helped win World War II alongside the Nazis. 2) Was chopping it up with Mike Johnson and Chuck Schumer — and told them to shut the U.S. government down. 3) Is planning to mass murder us Sam's stadium is the entire world, and his batting average puts Vladdy Jr. to shame. Gavin Newsom grew up a poor Dominican If you're on EBT, start packing b/c you're headed to Camp Walmart. The Bank of England gave all the SNAP money to Larry Ellison so we can build AI corn. Queer Fight Club exists and it's as electric as it sounds NEO the AI robot is going to bang everyone's wives. Nvidia is now the third-largest country in the world. Bill Gates vs. Greta Thunberg: The Climate Smackdown. Trump is a Bolshevik. Pam Bondi is out here pardoning family members. Breaking news from the world of heavies. Best seat on an airplane? Between George W. Bush Jr. and Osama bin Laden. Prop 50 is probably gonna pass Who's worse for kids — Democrats or Republicans? Embrace debate. San Diego, CA - Nov 6th New Orleans, LA - Skankfest 14th-16th Las Vegas, NV - Tin Foil Hat Comedy Night Oct 10th Minneapolis, MN - Dec 11th-13th Morris Plains, NJ - Dec 31st Purchase Tickets Here: https://samtripoli.com/events/ Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters PATREON IS HERE! Subscribe at Patreon.com/AkaDeepWaters for uncensored episodes extra long episodes every week. Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0 Thanks to our sponsors! BLUECHEW Go to BLUECHEW.COM and use promo code "DEEP" for your free month MINT MOBILE Go to MINTMOBILE.COM/CSC and make the switch for just $15/month
World Series Game Six RecapLos Angeles Dodgers (93-69) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)The Blue Jays come back home to Rogers Centre just one win away from their first championship since Joe Carter walked off Mitch Williams and the Phillies in game six of the 1993 Fall Classic. Vladdy Jr. continues his unbelievable playoff run, closing in on the single postseason record for hits. Toronto will have another boost, as George Springer returns to the lineup, though it is unclear how much he'll be able to do with his oblique injury. The Dodgers bats, on the other hand, have been mostly silent. Mookie Betts has struggled mightily this series, forcing manager Dave Roberts to shake up the lineup a bit. They'll need the future Hall-of-Famer to step up if they intend to extend the series.We should be in for another pitching duel for game six, as Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto square up once again. The splitter heavy righties nearly matched one another in game two, but it was the Japanese ace who had the edge. With the season on the line, they both will need to bring their best. Can LA force a decisive game seven, or will Toronto wrap up the season in October?Toronto Radio SN590 - Ben Shulman and Chris LerouxLos Angeles Radio AM570 - Stephen Nelson and Rick MondayAudio clips from MLB.tvAs always, thank you to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.Catch you next time,P.C.O.
JD prepares for Game 6 of the World Series, as the Blue Jays have a chance to clinch their first championship since 1993 at Rogers Centre, before getting into the terrifying thought of the potential curse that is a Halloween game, and the importance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to this team and fanbase (00:00). Cliff Floyd, 1997 World Series champion and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to further break down the ability of Bo Bichette to jump back into the lineup in the World Series after being out since September 6th, the supporting cast coming through at the biggest moments, the chances we see George Springer back on the field in the next two games, and how this historic run has changed the perspective on Vladdy Jr. nationally (10:11). After the break, JD gives his final thoughts of the Blue Jays season ahead of the biggest weekend in recent memory (47:19). 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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series to pull even at two games apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays bouncing back after the 18-inning loss earlier in the day - how important is it that the World Series is now a best-of-three, with two of those games potentially coming in Toronto? They chat about the big Shane Bieber start, and get into Chris Bassitt's terrific relief outing - what could his role be moving forward? They also discuss the offence, including a two-run bomb from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a sharp Bo Bichette single off the outfield wall, and another big Blue Jay inning in the seventh. 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.
For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series, and all of Canada is rallying behind them. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into how the Blue Jays rekindled Canada's love for baseball, from George Springer's unforgettable homer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s storybook rise. Guest Zach Vanasse, a lifelong Canadian baseball fan and former Expos devotee, joins to explore how the Blue Jays became Canada's team, what that means for Quebec, for Toronto, and for a generation that never knew baseball glory north of the border. Find him on Bluesky: @zachvanasse.bsky.social Follow Sportly on Instagram @sportlypod and Kavitha @kad2105 00:00 03:40 The moment of realisation for fans 07:50 World Series champions in the 90s 11:30 Why the Montreal Expos left 17:00 The rivalry between Toronto and Montreal 20:20 Vladdy Jr stays with the Blue Jays 33:50 Is it a Dodger's game at the World Series? 37:30 Everyone is rooting for the Blue Jays 40:10 Inflated ticket prices 42:10 The legacy of Toronto Blue Jays Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. You can reach the host, Kavitha, at kavitha@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Toronto Blue Jays have punched their ticket to the World Series, a feeling the team - and Toronto at large - haven't felt for 32 years.But it isn't just Southern Ontario that's feeling the pride of the Boys of Summer. Fans from all across Canada are beaming for what's now being called 'Canada's Team', as the team gears up to host the Los Angeles Dodgers on home turf in just a few days time. But the arrival of the Dodgers is a reminder of who the Jays are, and who they aren't, which is a team not easily wavered by big names or even bigger franchise payrolls. Host Alex Seixeiro speaks to the host of Blue Jays Radio Broadcast on Sportsnet, Shoaib Alli, to break down what it means for the Jays to take baseball's biggest stage, and the impact of a mostly international roster playing for the more than 41 million Canadians counting on them. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
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Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by special guest O'Shea Jackson Jr. Did the guys hear about the real life heist that seems right out of a movie? What is the problem with the Raiders? How good of a run is Vladdy Jr. having in the playoffs? The World Series starts on Friday, who will the Dodgers face, the Mariners or the Blue Jays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Shulman (2:44) ahead of Game 5 of the ALCS after the Jays tied the series on the road. He gets into how the vibe has changed around the ballpark, Vladdy Jr. making playoff history, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who has been the unsung hero for Toronto during the ALCS and read your text submissions. Later, former MLB pitcher and baseball analyst Dallas Braden joins the show (27:00) to break down an outside perspective of the ALCS. They discuss Scherzer's viral moment with his manager on the mound during Game 4, how the Mariners can help Bryce Miller, and discuss how baseball is better when the Blue Jays are hot! They end off the show by teeing up UFC Fight Night this weekend with a well-represented Canadian lineup in Vancouver. 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.
It's another Coca Friday, but on a Thursday! We get started talking about Vladdy Jr. not being able to complete his cycle. Should Albert Pujols take the Baltimore job over the Angels? Will Florida fire Billy Napier now? Is Mike McDaniel gone? Will the Jets rush Aaron Glenn? The NBA is back next week and load management can be at an all-time high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's another Coca Friday, but on a Thursday! We get started talking about Vladdy Jr. not being able to complete his cycle. Should Albert Pujols take the Baltimore job over the Angels? Will Florida fire Billy Napier now? Is Mike McDaniel gone? Will the Jets rush Aaron Glenn? The NBA is back next week and load management can be at an all-time high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz proclaimed “DAAAA YANKEES LOSE!”, Toronto Blue Jays fans celebrated as Canada's team was crowned American League Division champs, beating out their New York rivals on Wednesday in Game 4.The massive series win now paves the way for the American League Championship Series, Seattle Mariners, in a best-of-seven series. This episode was recorded on Friday, before the Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers 15-inning game 5 decider. The panel commented on the possible scenarios heading into the ALCS, including any pitching rotation/roster and injury updates. The organization hasn't gone this deep into the season since 2016 and fans are hoping some 1992/93 World Series magic is on the horizon.Host Melanie Ng brings together a powerhouse panel for this conversation, including Jays play-by-play announcer Ben Shulman, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Blake Murphy and 680 NewsRadio sports reporter Simon Bennett. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
We are unbelievable impressed with our listeners, chiming in and chatting with us, it's incredible how passionate all of you are so for that we thank you. Due to the late nature of these games, we might be behind on potential clinching but we do our very best with Jeff's sleep schedule.The Blue Jays are in the ALCS, on the back of the great Vladdy Jr. What a series he has had! We are coming close to an end for From Ozzie To Orel, just a few more to go. We honor a couple greats with this one! Don't forget, we also grabbed some baseball cards from the basement bathroom for this segment, man is this a fun new one. Quirkjians are loaded with (potential) groundbreaking stats. Hey, you don't know unless you ask Frank from the Elias, right? On this date in baseball history sparked a hilarious conversation and Team Tim that Jeff's toddler could've seen coming but boy is it a great one. Thank you again for being so supportive of our show and remember, even though the schedule is off a bit during the playoffs, we still have three episodes a week so if you miss one, turnaround and bring it back! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of Game 4 in the Jays' and Yankees' Divisional Series (3:20). He shares his thoughts on Louis Varland getting the start after giving up a big home run to Aaron Judge in Game 3, whether the Jays use Trey Yesavage or save him for a potential Game 5, Vladdy Jr. and Judge turning around their postseason reputations, and the rise of the splitter. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen in on John Schneider's pre-game availability. Later, former MLB catcher and host of 'Foul Territory' Erik Kratz stops by (35:30) to discuss the Jays' defences lapses in Game 3, whether Yankee Stadium atmosphere made an impact, catching a bullpen day, 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.
Este HYPEBALL! viene cargado de drama, sorpresas y futuros inciertos: un bicampeonato de F1 con pleito incluido, remontadas insólitas en la NFL, playoffs de Grandes Ligas al rojo vivo y leyendas que nos tienen en suspenso.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker follow up on the Blue Jays' dominating opening weekend of the ALDS against the New York Yankees, and Vladdy Jr. leading the offensive showcase. Then, they break down Trey Yesavage's historic postseason debut, the effectiveness of Trey's high release into a downward angle against the Yankees hitters, Aaron Judge's comments on facing the rookie and why John Schneider made the right call to pull his starter through a commanding no-hitter. Then, former MLBer and current ESPN MLB analyst Eduardo Pérez (28:30) speaks on the Jays leaning on their power, the difficulties of facing Yesavage's arm, John Schneider learning from his first managerial postseason in 2023, and Vlad Jr. stepping up as a leader on the Toronto baseball club.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 former Blue Jay and Sportsnet analyst Kevin Pillar (1:04) to share impressions from the Blue Jays' scorching start to the ALDS over the weekend. He discusses Daulton Varsho's growth at the plate after a four-hit outing on Sunday, the keys to winning at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees' focus on identifying pitch-tipping, and his nerves on the mound when throwing the first pitch. Later, Jeff and Kevin take a look at the other Divisional Series and discuss Teoscar Hernández's elevated postseason play, Seranthony Domínguez tipping his pitches, the Jays' commitment to defence, the 2025 finalists for the Hank Aaron Award, and Aaron Boone's comments on Vladdy 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.
Vladdy Jr. helps Toronto move one win away from the ALCS, Seattle bounces back to tie its division series, the NFL's last two unbeaten teams fall, a record third quarter seals Game 2 of the WNBA Finals and a pair of preseason favorites fall out of the AP Top 25. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (1:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They look back on the Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox, Daulton Varsho's grand slam, what's made George Springer's production sustainable, and Louis Varland and Eric Lauer's statement to start the bullpen game. Then, Buck weighs in on Vladdy Jr.'s recent performance at the plate, what to expect from Shane Bieber against the Rays, and the importance of the bye for the Jays. Later, WEEI reporter and host of Baseball Isn't Boring, Rob Bradford (25:15), swings by to tee up the Detroit Tigers' series against the Red Sox with the AL Central title on the line. He discusses Detroit's historic collapse after having led the Guardians by 15 games this season, Boston's postseason outlook, and his thoughts on the Jays. Finally, Jeff and Kevin share their predictions for this weekend's action around MLB.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' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for 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.
Today's word of the day is ‘rebound' as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series 7-0. Kyle Tucker struggled again. And the Cubs have decided to give him a few days off. Wow. (15:30) The AL West has a small problem right now. Every one of the teams is struggling at the same time. The Astros have been getting shut out. The Mariners are losing. And the Rangers fell off a cliff. (25:00) The St. Louis Cardinals have some problems. Attendance. For the first time in 21 years the Cardinals attendance will finish outside the top 7 in MLB. (33:27) Review: Just A Bit Outside. (39:45) Vlad Guerrero Jr got hurt yesterday doing a split. Now he needs an MRI. Oh boy. This is the last thing the Blue Jays needed. (45:00) NPPOD. Let's talk about Tommy Pham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘rebound' as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series 7-0. Kyle Tucker struggled again. And the Cubs have decided to give him a few days off. Wow. (15:30) The AL West has a small problem right now. Every one of the teams is struggling at the same time. The Astros have been getting shut out. The Mariners are losing. And the Rangers fell off a cliff. (25:00) The St. Louis Cardinals have some problems. Attendance. For the first time in 21 years the Cardinals attendance will finish outside the top 7 in MLB. (33:27) Review: Just A Bit Outside. (39:45) Vlad Guerrero Jr got hurt yesterday doing a split. Now he needs an MRI. Oh boy. This is the last thing the Blue Jays needed. (45:00) NPPOD. Let's talk about Tommy Pham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Cubs to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer's seven innings of one-run ball - if you're constructing a playoff rotation, where does Scherzer stand in those conversations? Plus, with Shane Bieber's imminent return, how does the rotation get handled until the end of the regular season? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a two-run bomb, Bo Bichette's contract situation, and the bullpen pitching in playoff mode to win it, including another big save from Jeff Hoffman. We also hear from John Schneider, Max Scherzer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Burlington Ontario native Owen Caissie after he made his MLB debut for the Cubs 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 affiliates.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider to get his thoughts on the front office's trade deadline acquisitions (1:40). The skipper shares how he plans on using Louis Varland out of the bullpen, his job of getting new players acquainted to their roles and setting within a game and clubhouse, Shane Bieber's recovery and fit within the rotation, why they'll have a cautious approach with Daulton Varsho returning, and his options within the pen and on the bench. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by (25:47) to discuss how the players feel post-trade-deadline, why Ty France is a depth upgrade in the infield, if Joey Loperfido is predictable, why Max Scherzer could be on a verge of a successful run, and why Vladdy Jr. is the most important player down the stretch.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 (3:20) to chat about his All-Star break, the swing off, and give some roster updates on Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, Daulton Varsho, and other names. Then, he gets into how he's set up his rotation for the first two series after the week's rest against the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees, how the team has settled in performing at Rogers Centre versus on the road, what it'll take for Vladdy Jr. to get hot at the dish, Davis Schneider capitalizing pitcher's mistakes, and how a long layoff could affect the entire pitching staff. Then, former MLB outfielder Matt Stairs stops by (30:09) to discuss the development of Canadian prospects across the baseball summer leagues, analyzing a player's hitting mechanics early in their career, how the Blue Jays jump on success right out of the break, and if it's easy to make a change one's mechanics at this stage of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Ailish Forfar and Jusitn Cuthbert kick off hour 2 with golf reporter with the Athletic, Jason Sobel (1:40). They recap the Genesis Scottish Open before previewing the Open Championship this week. They break down the course and what it will take to find success in Portrush, if Rory is facing pressure despite his green jacket and the motivation he has about winning at Portrush, outright betting favourites, and much more. Then, ahead of the HR Derby, Shi Davidi joins the show (28:31) from Atlanta. They discuss what to expect from the Home Run Derby, why Vladdy Jr. elected not to participate, if we will see an All-Star game in Toronto in the near future, and who he is most excited to watch in the Derby. Then, they discuss the Jays snubs for the ASG, Misiorowski's inclusion in the festivities, Kirk's return to the ASG for Toronto and what has led to his bounce back season, the Jays selecting JoJo Parker 8th overall last night at the 2025 MLB Draft, 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.
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.
Toronto just made their star a Blue Jay for life, but will the deal age well?- Zack Hample's at it again- New names headed to the IL- Jarren Duran's powerful story- Ideal doneness for steakListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/
Baseball Is Dead Episode #319 The Blue Jays finally have their guy as they extended Vladdy Jr a 14-year $500M contract. -Vladdy Jr Extension Reaction -Giants Start 8-1 -Red Sox Sweep Cards -Phillies Take 2/3 From Dodgers -Rangers Win 8 Of 10 -Chase Dollander Debut -Blake Snell Injury -Heaney 10 Punchouts -Dallas + Jayhay Nuggs Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Vladdy Jr 14-Yrs, $500M 16:16 - Giants Start 8-1 26:03 - Sox Sweep Cards 30:50 - Phillies/Dodgers 37:45 - Rangers Win 8 of 10 42:31 - Chase Dollander Debut 44:43 - Blake Snell Injury 49:27 - Heaney 10 Punchouts 54:34 - Dallas Nuggs 56:23 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:07:45 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'undefeated' as in who is rooting for a team that won yesterday? (Except the Cubs) Dodgers win again. Yankees started with a win. Juan Soto had a chance for the Mets and didn't get it done. The Orioles looked hot. Baseball is back! (10:43) Vladdy Jr reportedly got a new deal offered to him by the Blue Jays. (18:20) MLB had a problem. Streaming was down. App was down. Uh oh. (23:30) The media problems never end! What about the Yankees and Comcast? More problems! (35:00) Review: Last Breath. (38:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Adam Silver had to meet the media yesterday and he had a lot to say. All Star Game problems. Expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'undefeated' as in who is rooting for a team that won yesterday? (Except the Cubs) Dodgers win again. Yankees started with a win. Juan Soto had a chance for the Mets and didn't get it done. The Orioles looked hot. Baseball is back! (10:43) Vladdy Jr reportedly got a new deal offered to him by the Blue Jays. (18:20) MLB had a problem. Streaming was down. App was down. Uh oh. (23:30) The media problems never end! What about the Yankees and Comcast? More problems! (35:00) Review: Last Breath. (38:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Adam Silver had to meet the media yesterday and he had a lot to say. All Star Game problems. Expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Blue Jays are confident they are going to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and he suddenly seems okay with it and now we're confused.- Tokyo Series thoughts- Alex Verdugo signs- Jose Trevino extended- Craig Kimbrel back to ATL- Jared Jones TJ?- Angels ban cell phonesListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://chinookseedery.com/"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/
The Blue Jays president today spoke confidently about extending Vladdy Jr. -Vladdy Extension Talks -Interview With Dave Roberts -St. Louis Opening Day -25M People Watch Tokyo Series -Angels Banned Cell Phones -Jared Jones Elbow -Kimbrel Returns -Patrick Corbin Signed -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - St. Louis Opening Day 2:39 - Vladdy Jr Extension 15:52 - Dave Roberts 25:41 - Thanks To Doc 30:26 - Tokyo Series Audience 38:04 - Angels Banned Cell Phones 51:07 - Jared Jones Elbow 1:01:21 - Craig Kimbrel Returns 1:03:06 - Patrick Corbin Signed 1:19:08 - Family Feud 1:34:38 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'icon' as in Shohei Ohtani as in Dodgers as in MLB as in Fortnite as in Demon Slayer. What!? Ohtani is ready to takeover Japan again. But this feels so much bigger. Let's discuss this series for MLB and the activation of promotion that MLB has done there. (13:20) Vladdy Jr wants $500 million. No deferrals. That was his last offer to the Blue Jays. (23:15) Brian Cashman said exactly what we said! The Yankees will not spend right now on a new starter. Not going to happen. (28:50) Review: The Search for Instagram's Worst Con Artist. (34:24) The great Junior Bridgeman died yesterday. What a legacy he leaves behind. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the new MLB Overlap hats from New Era. Who approved them!? (43:33) NBA to NIL is the new way. Steph Curry and Davidson. James Harden and Arizona State. Russell Westbrook and UCLA? (51:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'icon' as in Shohei Ohtani as in Dodgers as in MLB as in Fortnite as in Demon Slayer. What!? Ohtani is ready to takeover Japan again. But this feels so much bigger. Let's discuss this series for MLB and the activation of promotion that MLB has done there. (13:20) Vladdy Jr wants $500 million. No deferrals. That was his last offer to the Blue Jays. (23:15) Brian Cashman said exactly what we said! The Yankees will not spend right now on a new starter. Not going to happen. (28:50) Review: The Search for Instagram's Worst Con Artist. (34:24) The great Junior Bridgeman died yesterday. What a legacy he leaves behind. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the new MLB Overlap hats from New Era. Who approved them!? (43:33) NBA to NIL is the new way. Steph Curry and Davidson. James Harden and Arizona State. Russell Westbrook and UCLA? (51:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'working' as in going to work as in Vladdy Jr. as in the Blue Jays as in Juan Soto. What are we talking about? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he asked for 14 years but fewer than $600 million. He said he didn't want Juan Soto money, but he did want the years! Is he going to get close to that? (9:45) The Yankees are falling apart before the season begins. Luis Gil is out. DJ LaMeheiu is out. Giancarlo Stanton is out. (14:50) What is the latest on Shohei Ohtani? Did he have a setback? Is he going to pitch this year? (20:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if I ever put a player on an innings limit because I knew he'd be traded later in the season… wow. (31:48) Review: All We Imagine as Light. (34:15) Athletics are back in the news. A new team president. New renderings. A new extension to a young player. So much positivity… but where is the stadium? (46:50) NPPOD. (49:20) Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade. Oh boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is 'working' as in going to work as in Vladdy Jr. as in the Blue Jays as in Juan Soto. What are we talking about? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he asked for 14 years but fewer than $600 million. He said he didn't want Juan Soto money, but he did want the years! Is he going to get close to that? (9:45) The Yankees are falling apart before the season begins. Luis Gil is out. DJ LaMeheiu is out. Giancarlo Stanton is out. (14:50) What is the latest on Shohei Ohtani? Did he have a setback? Is he going to pitch this year? (20:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if I ever put a player on an innings limit because I knew he'd be traded later in the season… wow. (31:48) Review: All We Imagine as Light. (34:15) Athletics are back in the news. A new team president. New renderings. A new extension to a young player. So much positivity… but where is the stadium? (46:50) NPPOD. (49:20) Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade. Oh boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femi and Jared discuss more of the drama and rumors coming out of MLB Spring Training including how Vladdy Jr. is most likely done as a Blue Jay after this season. 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 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