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This week on Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Toronto Blue Jays' final nine games of the season and the decisions facing manager John Schneider as the Jays navigate a thin three-man rotation and a bullpen that needs to be ready every day. With the Blue Jays playoff push entering crunch time, can Schneider think outside the box with his pitching staff? What does the bullpen look like down the stretch, and should Joe Mantiply and Michael Lorenzen continue to be used in high-leverage situations? Plus, Shane Bieber has an interesting conversation with Griff about his future, including the possibility of betting on himself with a short-term contract in hopes of maximizing a bigger free-agent deal down the road—and whether the Toronto Blue Jays could be a fit in 2027. The guys also look ahead to the Blue Jays offseason, including what Toronto needs to do to improve its offence, potential roster moves, and whether this could be the organization's best rookie class since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette debuted in 2019. Subscribe to Exit Philosophy for more Blue Jays analysis, MLB news, player discussions, playoff coverage and Toronto Blue Jays offseason talk. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNews #ExitPhilosophy #ShaneBieber   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Rangers' series and the impact on the AL Wild Card race, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s search for a reset, Trey Yesavage's return to the mound and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Bills' impressive win against the Lions, Highmark Stadium's perspective, Josh Allen's dominance for the Bills, Connor McDavid leading TSN's Top 50 NHL Players, Kirill Marchenko's next steps with the Blue Jackets and Nikita Kucherov's contract outlook with the Lightning. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in need of a reset, Trey Yesavage's return and the AL Wild Card race for the team.

JD reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays' series opening 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s let down performance, and John Schneider's decision to forego warming up a bullpen arm while Jose Soriano entered the seventh frame (0:00). Then, JD is joined by Es Baraheni, co-host of The NBA Daily Podcast at The Athletic (20:50), together they discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade getting over the finish line, whether there's any questions with the roster fit for the Toronto Raptors, and where Toronto belongs amongst the contender rankings. Afterwards, JD shares his perspective on the Kansas City Chiefs' upset win over the Denver Broncos (47:32).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.

The Blue Jays are back at .500 and right in the thick of the playoff race after an emphatic 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Toronto took two of three from Baltimore, improved to 75-75 and enters tonight just one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 12 games remaining.On game 151 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down one of Toronto's most complete wins of the season. Dylan Cease worked through five innings of one-run baseball while striking out nine, and the bullpen took care of the rest as the Blue Jays secured another crucial series victory.But the biggest story came from the offence. George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto went back-to-back-to-back in the fifth inning, completely changing the game. Vladdy finished 4-for-5 and finally hit his first home run at Rogers Centre this season, ending one of the strangest droughts of his career at the perfect time.Okamoto also continued his incredible rookie season, launching his 32nd home run and reaching 85 RBIs to set a new Blue Jays rookie franchise record.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is coming down to the wire. Cleveland sits one game ahead of Toronto, but the Blue Jays own the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Guardians. Cleveland begins a massive series against the White Sox tonight, giving Toronto another opportunity to potentially gain ground.Looking ahead, José Soriano gets the ball as the Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Soriano enters at 12-7 with a 3.48 ERA and 154 strikeouts and is coming off an excellent outing against the Athletics, where he allowed just two runs over seven innings.Detroit counters with Troy Melton, who enters at 8-4 with a 2.42 ERA and 87 strikeouts. Melton was excellent throughout August but has allowed nine earned runs over his last two appearances. Can Toronto's suddenly hot offence keep rolling against one of Detroit's best starters?The Tigers arrive in Toronto playing some of their best baseball of the season, so this won't be an easy series for a Blue Jays team that desperately needs every win it can get.With only 12 games remaining and Toronto sitting just one game outside of a playoff spot, every night feels like a postseason game. Can Soriano deliver another strong start, can Vladdy stay hot after finally going deep at home, and can the Blue Jays pull even with Cleveland in the Wild Card race?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays let a massive opportunity slip away Monday night, falling 6-5 to the Detroit Tigers in a game Toronto appeared to have under control multiple times. The loss drops the Jays to 75-76, but Cleveland also lost, keeping Toronto just one game back of the final AL Wild Card spot with only 11 games remaining.On game 152 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down one of Toronto's most painful losses of the season. José Soriano was nearly untouchable early, carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning and a no-hitter into the seventh before Detroit finally broke through. Soriano ultimately allowed four runs over 6.1 innings, but his performance gave the Blue Jays every opportunity to take control of the game.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before watching Detroit score four times in the seventh. But Kazuma Okamoto answered immediately, crushing a three-run home run to put the Blue Jays back in front 5-4. It was Okamoto's 33rd homer of the season, continuing an incredible rookie campaign at exactly the time Toronto needs him most.Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't make the lead stand up. Detroit tied the game in the eighth before a disastrous sequence in the ninth ultimately decided it. After Zach McKinstry stole second, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made the throw across the diamond on a ground ball, but Louis Varland couldn't handle it at first, allowing McKinstry to score the eventual winning run.Dan will also look at just how costly these missed opportunities are becoming. Toronto remains only one game behind Cleveland, but the Blue Jays are now below .500 again and running out of time to make their move. Every mistake is magnified with fewer than two weeks remaining in the regular season.Looking ahead, Toronto turns to Braydon Fisher in another bullpen game. Fisher enters at 3-4 with a 3.22 ERA and 72 strikeouts and is expected to once again work as an opener. He has a 1.93 ERA across six appearances in September and hasn't pitched more than two innings in an outing all summer.Detroit counters with Drew Anderson, who enters at 4-6 with a 3.80 ERA and 105 strikeouts. Anderson has pitched to a 2.97 ERA over his last 33.1 innings and has already handled Toronto once this season, throwing four scoreless innings of relief while allowing just one hit back in May.The Tigers have now won five straight games and will be looking to clinch the series tonight. For Toronto, the equation is becoming pretty simple: start turning these close games into wins or risk watching the Wild Card opportunity disappear.Can the Blue Jays put Monday's heartbreaking loss behind them, can the bullpen hold up through nine innings, and can Toronto finally gain some ground in the Wild Card race?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson joins to dive into the biggest headlines around Week 1 in the NFL, the Broncos and Chiefs' showdown on Monday Night Football and the NFL picks. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. snapping his home run drought at home, how he can build off the hit and the AL Wild Card race with the Guardians and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into Kawhi Leonard joining the Raptors, the trade with the Clippers and the Raptors' contending roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting his first home run at home and Week 1 in the NFL. ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins to discuss the Raptors' deal with Leonard, the Clippers' trade perspective and Leonard's role on the team.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting his first home run at home, building off his confidence from the hit, Trey Yesavage searching for a return, the Blue Jays' race with Guardians in the AL Wild Card standings and more.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the collective sigh of relief from the Toronto Blue Jays' fanbase following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home run of the season at the Rogers Centre, his curtain call moment, their concern level with Dylan Cease's diminished velocity, and whether Ernie Clement's role as an everyday player could be in question beyond this year. Afterwards, JD shares his overreactions from Week 1 in the NFL before wrapping up with "Old News" (39:03).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.

Dustin Nielson and the Hustler are back on the desk for a massive Monday edition of The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The NFL season officially launched over the weekend, and the fellas are recapping a wild opening slate! From the Lions surviving an overtime thriller in Motown to high-scoring shootouts, blowout wins, and late-game heroics, Matty breaks down the major storylines, line movements, and cash-in bets from Week 1. Once the weekend recap is locked in, the attention turns to tonight's Monday Night Football showdown between divisional rivals: the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Denver Broncos! Who takes the prime-time battle in Arrowhead, and where is the betting value on the spread, total, and player props? Then, the football chatter stays rolling with a heavy dive into CFL Labour Day Weekend action! The Edmonton Elks look absolutely unstoppable after punching their playoff ticket in dominant fashion, while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up a huge rivalry win over the Roughriders. The boys analyze what these results mean for the playoff picture heading into the home stretch.Finally, we hit the MLB diamond! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally launched his long-awaited first home run at Rogers Centre this season in an 8-1 blowout win over Baltimore. The fellas touch on Toronto's big weekend and look ahead to tonight's action.All that, your live chat picks, and so much more on another edition of The Lock Shop!

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' stretch chasing a playoff spot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact to the team, Kazuma Okamoto's overview, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt's matchup in the Blue Jays and Orioles' series, the potential playoff teams and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Seahawks' opening win against the Patriots, Drake Maye's tough performance and the Rams and 49ers' matchup in the NFL Melbourne Game. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays' playoff chase, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact, the Orioles' series and the Oilers' views on Mike Babcock's coaching perspective.

The Jays did themselves—and the vibes surrounding them—no favours this week, dropping two of three to the battered Athletics in Sacramento. Fortunately, the Orioles did do them a favour, taking a pair from Cleveland, meaning they're right back where they started the week, a game back of the third AL Wild Card spot—only now there are just 15 games to go.And this week we talked all about it! Plus: Rampant doomerism, a rotation in tatters, Josh Smith, Kazuma Okamoto, the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of it all, and a whole lot more!** FOR AD-FREE EPISODES AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys return back on the program delving into their summer vacations, Connor Hellebuyck and Quinn Hughes' futures, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s roller coaster season and Auston Matthews' outlook with the Maple Leafs. They also discuss the Seahawks and Hurricanes' championship trajectory for the season and the NFL kicking off.

JD returns from vacation and shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' continued chase for a postseason berth, before discussing the punishment handed down by the NBA down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Then, JD is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (16:01) to react to Toronto's let-down performance in their series opener against the Athletics, how John Schneider will manage the starting rotation down the stretch, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tinkering with his batting mechanics, and the case for Brett Bateman providing more impact on the Blue Jays than Kevin Gausman could have to end 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Royals to win the series, move back above .500 and take control of the third wild card spot in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get to the biggest moments of the game, including Kazuma Okamoto's four-hit night with the game-winner as well, the bullpen locking it down for a win after Max Scherzer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 IP, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s eligibility for a Gold Glove at first base. Plus, they look at the team's statistics since July 29th, and discuss the team's starting rotation over the last 19 games.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! After discussing some great first basemen last week, John and Patrick turn their attention to a couple of first basemen in Rafael Devers and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who have lost their shine, along with a discussion on whether PCA should be going 1.01 in drafts next year. Plus, injury updates and streamer recommendations for next week! 4:01 - Injury Updates11:07 - Michael Harris II and Luis Castillo20:17 - Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cristopher Sanchez29:51 - Chase DeLauter and Zebby Matthews39:40 - Rafael Devers and Clay Holmes46:16 - Oneil Cruz and Logan Webb54:52 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Hayden Wesneski1:01:47 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.comJoin Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 20% off Yearly with code LIVEDASHBOARD Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! After discussing some great first basemen last week, John and Patrick turn their attention to a couple of first basemen in Rafael Devers and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who have lost their shine, along with a discussion on whether PCA should be going 1.01 in drafts next year. Plus, injury updates and streamer recommendations for next week! 4:01 - Injury Updates11:07 - Michael Harris II and Luis Castillo20:17 - Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cristopher Sanchez29:51 - Chase DeLauter and Zebby Matthews39:40 - Rafael Devers and Clay Holmes46:16 - Oneil Cruz and Logan Webb54:52 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Hayden Wesneski1:01:47 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 20% off Yearly with code LIVEDASHBOARD Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Al's Brother shares his Friday Five Pack of the biggest sports stories that defined the summer in Canada. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the show to highlight an impressive series in Cleveland for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Brett Bateman's impressive stretch to start his tenure in Toronto. Later, New Jersey Devils forward Connor Brown joins the program to highlight the changes to fitness testing in the NHL this season, his time playing under Jim Hiller, and his expectations this season. The show wraps up with FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to highlight an impressive series in Cleveland for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Brett Bateman's impressive stretch to start his tenure in Toronto, if Toronto can make some noise in the playoffs, and if we should expect either of Trey Yesavage or Shane Bieber to return this season.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:12) joins Blair and Barker to chat about the injury statuses for Anthony Santander and Trey Yesavage, if either of them are close to returning to the team, if there has been any adjustments to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing after making contact during the Cleveland Guardians series, Brett Bateman moving up and down in the batter's box, if the coaching staff have unlocked the version of José Soriano they wanted on the mound, expectations for Jameson Taillon starting against the Kansas City Royals, the order running up an opposing pitcher's pitch count recently, Ernie Clement's performance in August, and Brandon Valenzuela's catching workload. Then, ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the guys (30:25) to chat about why the Blue Jays should be everyone's pick to make the Wild Card, if Julio Rodríguez or Cal Raleigh will have a comeback year in 2027, why he has Cam Schlittler as the AL Cy Young front runner, why Shohei Ohtani is dictating his career trajectory, and which NL team could overthrow the aging 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. 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 kick off Friday's episode with reactions to the Blue Jays' 6-3 victory in the rubber match against the Guardians. They discuss whether the Jays are turning over a new leaf on challenges and walks, the impact of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s second-straight encouraging performance at the plate, and the significance of putting the ball in-play. Then, Ben and Daniele turn their attention to the latest surrounding Kawhi Leonard and gauge their concern that the trade to Toronto has not yet been finalized.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.

Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Blue Bird Territory Host and Former MLB Pitcher Ricky Romero joins to discuss the Blue Jays' playoff push, Dylan Cease's search for the Cy Young Award and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. improving with the bat. TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard punishments in the investigation for cap circumvention and the FanDuel Best Bets.

Blue Bird Territory Host and Former MLB Pitcher Ricky Romero joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' series win against the Guardians, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber returning back to the team, Dylan Cease's incredible season, Pete Walker's impact to the pitching staff, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistency and the position in the lineup, the Dodgers' season and more.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a three-run homer and drove in five runs to spark an 11-0 Toronto blowout victory. Joe Bond breaks down today's fantasy news, performance highlights, and key Rankings Movers in the Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, along with the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. In injury and roster news, Jacob Webb was struck by a comebacker, while the Dodgers placed Eric Lauer on the injured list. Ceddanne Rafaela exited early due to quad tightness, and George Lombard was left out of Wednesday's lineup. Meanwhile, Keibert Ruiz avoided a concussion, and Joe Musgrove had his rehab progress slowed by recovery issues. On the slate, studs featured big hitting efforts from Henry Bolte, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ty France, Rafael Devers, and Roman Anthony. Pitching studs were led by strong outings from Trevor Rogers, Cameron Schlittler, Reid Detmers, Jacob Lopez, and Andrew Painter. On the duds side, pitching struggles hit Noah Cameron, Joey Cantillo, Dean Kremer, Patrick Sandoval, and Griffin Jax. In today's Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, hitters surging up ranks over the last 14 days include George Springer and Cal Raleigh, while Hunter Brown and Freddy Peralta lead the rising pitchers. Moving down the rankings, Julio Rodriguez and Jeremy Pena show recent hitting slumps, while Chase Burns falls on the pitching side. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays offensive onslaught in their victory over the Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge game in Cleveland amidst his disappointing season, and Dylan Cease's chase for the AL Cy Young award. Then, Jason Motte (30:43), former big-league pitcher and World Series champion, joins the show to chat about his transition into coaching, his experience with Jays prospect Will Brick, and his career on the mound. Later, FOX Baseball analyst Deesha Thosar (51:54) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees finding their stride ahead of the playoffs, the battle between Cam Schlitter and Dylan Cease for the Cy Young award, and the microscope on Vladdy during the stretch run. Finally, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (1:15:27) joins Blake in studio to go further on Vladdy's power struggles, Dylan Cease's performance this season, and Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his start in the rubber match against the Guardians.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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and also chat big nights for Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith - does the team have some depth they can rely on? 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 welcome Dan Shulman to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big night, the impact a hot Vladdy could have on the Blue Jays' lineup, Josh Smith's case for more playing time, Dylan Cease's role down the stretch, and what to expect from Jose Soriano against Cleveland. Later, Michael Grange (26:52) joins the show to break down the NBA's punishment of the Clippers, whether it went far enough, Kawhi Leonard's involvement, potential legal challenges, and what it all means for the Raptors' outlook in the 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 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 Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour alongside Joe House, podcast host at The Ringer. The trio discuss the NBA's punishment of the Clippers, whether it was justified, the league's stance on Steve Ballmer, and what's next for the franchise. They also examine Kawhi Leonard's pending trade to Toronto, the Raptors' place in the Eastern Conference if the deal is complete, and where the Clippers' deal ranks among the worst in NBA history. After the break, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (27:15) joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big performance, if it can spark a late-season breakout, and potential lineup changes this afternoon following the Jays' offensive explosion. They also discuss José Soriano's development since joining Toronto and the importance of today's matinee. 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 kick off Thursday morning with a look back on the Blue Jays' 11-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. They highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s vintage performance, whether his home run swing can spark a season turnaround, what he needs to do to sustain his success, and how a strong finish could reshape perceptions of his season. They also break down Dylan Cease's efficient start, how it impacts the AL Cy Young race, and his importance to the Blue Jays down the stretch, before looking ahead to the importance of Thursday afternoon's game. After the break, the guys discuss the NBA's punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Does the penalty fit the crime? They chat about what it means for the franchise's future, the next steps for the Raptors' reunion with Kawhi, and how it affects Adam Silver's reputation as commissioner.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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed two home runs on Tuesday while Corbin Carroll continues to battle through lower back discomfort. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, daily performance listings, and Wednesday drop candidates on Drops Wednesday, along with the FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries: Corbin Carroll is battling back discomfort, Griffin Jax is listed as Wednesday's starter, James Wood is expected back Wednesday, Edwin Diaz is approaching a rehab assignment, Riley Greene was reinstated and batted cleanup Tuesday, Adley Rutschman has a lingering elbow injury, the Orioles are promoting Luis De León, and George Lombard will be held out again. Studs & Duds: Top performances feature Fernando Tatis Jr., Royce Lewis, Spencer Jones, Jackson Holliday, Francisco Lindor, Mickey Gasper, Gavin Williams, Bryan Woo, Freddy Peralta, and Sean Burke. Rough outings include Henry Bolte, Munetaka Murakami, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Corbin Carroll, Leody Taveras, Logan Webb, Randy Dobnak, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Paul Skenes. Drops Analysis: Evaluating drop targets over the last 14 days, including Taylor Ward, Adley Rutschman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ranger Suarez, and Nick Lodolo. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mantiply over a rested bullpen, chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence once again, and lookahead to Dylan Cease hitting the mound tomorrow. 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.

Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee kick off the second hour by with more on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Guardians. The boys discuss Toronto's playoff outlook following the loss, the importance of Dylan Cease's start tonight, and the team's level of confidence in the front office. They also touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Anthony Santander's status, and whether Gavin Williams simply outpitched the Jays' offence. After the break, Blue Jays host Sho Alli joins the guys to discuss his postgame to morning show routine, what to expect from Cease tonight, and whether Sean Keys can provide a much-needed power boost to the lineup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 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 kick off the second hour discussing John Schneider's comments on a potential World Series hangover for the Blue Jays. Does that help explain their slow start? The boys also factor in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, the impact of injuries, and the World Baseball Classic. Later, Ben and Daniele debate whether a sub-.500 team should be allowed into the MLB postseason and if changes should be made to the playoff format. After the break, Blue Jays World Series champion and Guardians TV analyst, Pat Tabler joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' Hall of Excellence induction ceremony, the Blue Jays' sweep of Seattle, Vladdy's down year, Toronto's playoff chances, and this week's upcoming series against Cleveland. 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.

The Athletic's Jayson Stark (1:11) joins Blair and Barker to chat about why the Los Angeles Dodgers could be vulnerable this season, his research into why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has yet to hit a home run at home this season, Max Scherzer turning back the clock in his recent outing against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees and Red Sox rivalry renewed, and the state of the AL Wild Card race. Then, Jeff and Kevin head to the Back Leg Line to get listener's reactions to the Blue Jays sweeping the Mariners over the weekend. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a convincing sweep of the Mariners, Arden sizes up where things stand for the Blue Jays entering a potentially season-defining series in Cleveland. Along the way he touches on whether the Blue Jays should consider putting in a claim on Luis Robert Jr. (15:40), Buck Martinez's Hall of Excellence induction (26:35), some promising signs from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (35:10), and what sets Max Scherzer apart (45:09). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Josh Goldberg talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' sweep of the Seattle Mariners and looks ahead to a massive series in Cleveland. We also dive into the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Max Scherzer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's all-around offensive brilliance, and ask what it will take for the Blue Jays to make it to the postseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' tough series against the Royals, the showdown with the Mariners, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles offensively, his position in the lineup, John Schneider's coaching perspective, Cal Raleigh's season drop-off, Tarik Skubal's return against the Tigers and more.

Join Jim Tatti and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss the Blue Jays' series defeat to the Royals, fans booing the team and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's lack of power with the bat. TSN Football Reporter Matthew Scianitti joins to dive into the Alouettes' dominant season, Davis Alexander's winning pedigree and Chad Kelly's roller coaster performances and Golf Channel Senior Writer Rex Hoggard joins to discuss the PGA Tour playoffs format changes, the two-track outlook and Scottie Scheffler's elite season.

Join Jim Tatti and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to delve into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s fan perception, John Schneider's coaching impressions and Cal Raleigh's drop-off with the Mariners. TSN Hockey Analyst Cameron Gaunce joins to discuss Cale Makar's extension with the Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck's trade request from the Jets, the Maple Leafs' optimistic season outlook and the FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Nathan Lukes' redemption, the Gatorade shower perspective, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tough stretch and the placement in the lineup, John Schneider's viewpoint of where Guerrero Jr. sits on the roster, the bullpen's performances and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Dave Naylor and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lineup position, John Schneider's perspective and Nathan Lukes' redemption. The guys also touch on the NFL's potential expansion to Europe, if Toronto would be a possible spot for an NFL team and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' defeat to the Royals, Nathan Lukes' baserunning blunder, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and the position in the lineup and the Maple Leafs' ticket prices increasing. Host of Dan on Golf Dan Rapaport joins to discuss the PGA Tour playoffs, match play outlook and the PGA Tour Player of the Year candidates.

Former MLB Pitcher and Host of the MayDay! Podcast Trevor May joined OverDrive to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles throughout the season, the position in the lineup and how it could be a benefit to move down, the experience playing alongside Max Scherzer. the Blue Jays' race in the AL and more.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Former MLB Pitcher and Host of the MayDay! Podcast Trevor May on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive problems, the lineup position and the AL playoff race. Hayes and Feschuk dive into expansion in the NHL, the potential change to the Stanley Cup Playoffs format, Quinn Hughes' possible contract in Minnesota, Brady Tkachuk's ranking on the villain list with the Panthers and Hayes gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss Shane Bieber landing on the 15-day IL, the Blue Jays' large injury bug, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing cold stretch and Ja'Marr Chase's injury with the Bengals. Hayes and Frankie play Confirm or Deny delving into the PGA Tour, LIV Golf's top players, the Maple Leafs' award outlook, Auston Matthews' league ranking and Quinn Hughes' future with Minnesota.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber on the 15-day IL and his future with the Blue Jays, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued search for a breakthrough, Cal Raleigh's offensive drop-off, Tarik Skubal's usage with the Dodgers and more.

Join Bryan Hayes for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor joins to discuss the Redblacks' abysmal 0-10 start, the Browns naming DeShaun Watson as their starting Quarterback, Dae'Quan Wright becoming the first player to return to College Football after being on an NFL roster, and his outlook for the Bills heading into this season. Keegan's Keys for the Jays to end the season in the final Wildcard position. GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joins to discuss how Jays fans should stop banking on a miraculous comeback by Vladimir Guerrero Jr, the long-term picture for the team, the bullpen potentially being an issue down the stretch. Hayes gives his FanDuel Best Bets for Monday's MLB slate