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Episode 459: The biggest story of Thursday night across the baseball world didn't come from Major League Baseball—it came from a charity game in Massachusetts. Jared notched another hit in the Oldtime Baseball Game, and the video has caught fire. Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler react to the clip, his unique running style, and even commend his bravery. The conversation then shifts to a potentially sport-shattering development out of Los Angeles. Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter finds himself in the crosshairs of serious financial investigations. His reported urgency to raise capital quickly has raised more questions than answers. The guys offer a surface-level breakdown before diving deeper into the possible ramifications for the upcoming CBA. Building off the Dodgers' high-dollar issues, Dallas notes that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on the verge of posting one of the most jarring, jaw-dropping stats in baseball. The crew examines his power outage—both in Toronto and overall—and what it could mean for his $500 million mega-contract. The show closes with the weekly classic “Blowin' This Guy's Horn” and final thoughts heading into a dynamite weekend of baseball. 00:00:00 – Jared Gets a Hit 00:42:22 – The Jingles Draft Out Now! 00:46:43 – The Dodgers, Fraud, and What Does It All Mean? 01:05:56 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Homerless at Home 01:21:34 – An Apology to Mr. Bieber 01:23:23 – NL Rookie of the Year According to Kalshi Users & Naming the ROY Awards 01:29:42 – Blowin' This Guy's Horn 01:40:54 – Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 Bid On A Chance To Watch A Red Sox Game With The Section 10 Guys! https://section10.betterworld.org/ NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BID10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordan Shusterman is back from vacation, and he re-joins Jake Mintz to take stock of the stretch run as October rapidly approaches. The hosts kick off the show by drafting their "main characters" for the remainder of the regular season—the 10 key individual players who will dictate, impact, and define the playoff picture, including Fernando Tatis Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jose Ramirez, and Cal Raleigh. Next, the guys break down the Seattle Mariners calling up the top pitching prospect in baseball, Kade Anderson. They discuss what makes the former LSU star so special, how he fell to the Mariners at the third pick in the draft, and what to expect from his debut against the Cubs. They also address the bizarre update surrounding Ketel Marte, who was moved from the restricted list to the 10-day IL following a team meeting with Diamondbacks executives. Finally, it's Friday, which means an action-packed edition of "The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla”. Highlights from "The Good" include Milwaukee Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider hitting his first pro home run directly to his dad on the party deck and a gamer throwing a perfect game on MVP Baseball 2005. "The Bad" touches on Jorge Polanco's season-ending ankle surgery and a non-definitive foul pole camera replay in Baltimore. "The Uggla” features a raccoon reaching through the Citi Field floorboards for peanuts and Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev revealing his diehard obsession with the Cincinnati Reds. Timetamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Jordan Returns From Vacation (01:57) — Rest-of-Season Main Characters Draft (Tatis, Schwarber, Acuña, PCA, J-Ram & More) (37:48) — Mariners Call Up #1 Pitching Prospect Cade Anderson (48:30) — Ketel Marte's Bizarre IL Update & Diamondbacks Meeting (56:15) — The Good: Dad Catches Son's 1st Pro HR & MVP 2005 Perfect Game Milestone (01:05:10) — The Bad: Jorge Polanco's Season-Ending Injury & Orioles Foul Pole Camera Controversy (01:13:55) — The Uggla: Citi Field Raccoon & Daniil Medvedev's Diehard Reds Obsession (01:21:28) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Diga lá, fã de baseball! Por aqui, estamos confusos... O Milwaukee Brewers anotou tanta corrida em cima do Seattle Mariners que até perdemos as contas! Mas o placar final ajudou a compreender: 22x0 e uma das maiores “goleadas” da história da MLB. Que jogo, hein? E falando em corridas anotadas, há um jogador que tem sofrido nesse aspecto numa quantidade fora dos seus padrões conhecidos. Estamos falando de Paul Skenes, o pitcher fenômeno do Pittsburgh Pirates, que vem tendo uma temporada de 2026 abaixo da média que ele estabeleceu desde sua estreia nas grandes ligas. Quem também vendo tendo números modestos esse ano é Vladimir Guerrero Jr. O 1B do Toronto Blue Jays ainda não conseguiu fazer a valer tudo que se espera dele desde sua super extensão contratual. Tratamos disso tudo e muito mais no episódio de hoje! Vem com a gente! Somos o Guilherme Mitre (@rayscastbrasil), Matheus Pinho (@matheusppinho), João Oliveira (@milbbrasil) e Cláudio Nascimento. É só dar o play, aumentar o volume e relaxar... Aproveite e compartilhe o Rebatida Podcast com seus amigos! Assine o feed e não perca nenhum episódio! https://fumblenanet.com.br/feed/rebatida Siga-nos no X e no Instagram: @PodcastRebatida | @MilbBrasil | @SomosFNN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Monday morning recapping the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees. The guys dive into Toronto's performance against elite starters Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' defensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s concussion and what his return from the IL could mean, and the Jays' strong pitching efforts over the weekend. They also look ahead to this week's upcoming series against the Rays, discuss the team's renewed positive vibes and Max Scherzer's unique fantasy football draft-order selection, and assess whether the momentum can carry Toronto into the playoffs. Finally, they discuss the American League Cy Young race, Dylan Cease's performance, and the Jays' chances of securing the final Wild Card spot. 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out five over six innings of work, and the bullpen locking things down again, including Tyler Rogers notching four outs and Louis Varland needing only four pitches for his 27th save 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue Jay joins the show (11:42) to discuss his short but memorable tenure in Toronto, playing alongside rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his involvement with youth development at PRO5 Baseball Academy, and his work with the Czechia national team. Lastly, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (39:40). 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' crucial upcoming stretch, starting with a weekend set against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays standing in the Wild Card race, the team's 7-0 series-closing loss against the Red Sox, what Paul Sewald brings to the bullpen, and more. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show (27:40) to discuss the team's keys to success against Gerrit Cole, a different feel in the clubhouse, the plan for Sewald, whether he'd consider moving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down the order, Brett Bateman's early success, and what Kazuma Okamoto has learned through his rookie 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 7-0 loss to the Red Sox in the series finale. The guys take a step back to reflect on the team's 3-1 series win, before discussing Max Scherzer's recent performances, whether he can be relied on down the stretch and his legacy with the Blue Jays. Ben and Brent also dive deeper into the Jays' offensive performance throughout the series, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. After the break, the guys look into Auston Matthews' visit to a chiropractor and his comments about his health, before turning to the Raptors' newly released schedule with thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's anticipated return to Los Angeles and their overall expectations for 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.
Guests: Canadian baseball great Joey Votto, Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez and pitcher Spencer Miles This week in Deep Left Field, the Blue Jays are on a roll and have closed to within a game and a half of a playoff spot thanks to five wins in their last six games. We talk to the Jays' "Captain Clutch," Andres Gimenez, about how he seems to elevate his game to produce in big spots, and to Rule 5 rookie Spencer Miles about notching his first big-league save Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox. And we are thrilled to have Joey Votto join us for a wide-ranging conversation about his post-retirement life, how he worked to become one of the greatest hitters Canada has ever produced and what he thinks has gone wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 loss vs. the Red Sox to wrap up the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Max Scherzer allowing just one earned run over five innings of work - can the Jays continue to rely on him down the stretch? They discuss Payton Tolle carving up the Jays lineup, the team's ability when it comes to the ABS challenge system, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s place in the batting order, Brandon Valenzuela's future value, and the usage of the bullpen. Plus, we hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider and Max Scherzer. 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 58-63 and 2.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot with roughly six weeks remaining, but the trade deadline has changed the look of this roster. Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays joins us to assess Toronto's playoff chances, the front office's deadline decisions and what José Soriano brings to the pitching staff. We also discuss the offence's ongoing struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season, Dylan Cease's recent dominance, Trey Yesavage's rookie campaign and Kazuma Okamoto's impressive transition to MLB. Plus, what has to change if the Jays are going to make a legitimate playoff push down the stretch? Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by going over the Blue Jays' 6-4 victory against the Red Sox. The boys break down the Jays' eighth-inning rally, the team's recent offensive approach putting pressure on opposing defenses, and the impact of Toronto's additions at the trade deadline. They also look into the sustainability of Toronto's bats, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-hit night, and José Soriano's strong home debut. After the break, the guys discuss some pending RFA's around the NHL and debate what Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes' next contracts might look like. Ben and Brent wrap up this hour with thoughts on a Steph Curry trade rumour and Russell Westbrook's retirement from the NBA. 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 is joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker and Jays Talk (0:00) to put Dylan Cease's Cy Young calibre campaign into perspective across Jays' history, discuss how coming so close to a World Series last year has affected the Jays in 2026, and debate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s outlook this season. Then, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (40:21). 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.
Blake is joined by Mitch Bannon from The Athletic to break down the Jays second consecutive win over the Red Sox, the play from rookie Brett Bateman in his first stint with the Blue Jays, Spencer Miles collecting his first big league save, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles at the plate. Then, Chris Cotillo (27:33) from MassLive joins the show to further discuss the Red Sox side of the series, including Chad Tracy's bullpen decisions, and how the team has been able to sustain their second half success. Later, Ben Clemens (49:57), FanGraphs writer, jumps on with Blake to chat about the Blue Jays pitching staff, their decisions at the trade deadline, and their struggles with injury this season. Finally, Mario Delgado (1:21:17) Genzor from Baseball Prospectus, joins the show to discuss becoming a baseball fan while living in Spain, and why he chose to follow the Rockies, before getting into Colorado's decisions at the trade deadline, and the benefits between different arm rotations for 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 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 Brent Gunning open Wednesday's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 5-3 comeback win over the Red Sox. They break down rookie Brett Bateman's clutch performance and potential in Toronto, what's behind the team's recent offensive surge, Dylan Cease's outing and workload, the reliability of the bullpen, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s baserunning and struggles at the plate. After the break, Ben and Brent chat about Kawhi Leonard's appearance at the National Bank Open and what it could mean, before looking into Chris Bassitt's comments about the Orioles and the importance of players holding each other accountable. 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 Brent Gunning open this hour with more on the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to close the Wild Card gap to 2.5 games. They take a closer look at Dylan Cease's shorter than usual outing last night, his case to win the American League Cy Young award, and how this season compares to Robbie Ray's 2021 campaign. The guys also share an injury update on Trey Yesavage and discuss the possibility of him returning to the Blue Jays this season, before looking into Paul Skenes' recent dip in velocity and early exit from yesterday's game. After the break, Kailyn McGrath (22:10) joins the conversation to discuss what's behind the Jays' recent run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s dip in production at the plate, and Brett Bateman's early 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. 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 Brent Gunning are joined by Jason La Canfora to break down the state of the Baltimore Orioles, the AL East race, and the battle for the final Wild Card spot. They discuss Adley Rutschman's move to Boston, concerns around Jackson Holliday's development, and what's next for Baltimore. Later, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (24:41) reflects on his induction into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence, weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s difficult season, and discusses whether Toronto can build on last year's playoff run and make another push toward October. 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' 2-1 win vs. the Red Sox to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rare rule - Rule 5.09(c)(4), if you're curious - and umpire review in the 7th inning that awarded the Red Sox a late run - did the umpires give the Jays a chance to appeal the play fairly? Did the Red Sox really not know how many outs there were? Plus, they get into the work from Jameson Taillon and Simeon Woods Richardson to hold the Red Sox to one earned run, Charles McAdoo blasting a home run, the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and what Brett Bateman could be in the future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any 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 Brent Gunning open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' dramatic 2-1 win to open their series against the Red Sox. The boys try to make sense of the bizarre seventh-inning situation that resulted in Boston scoring a run despite three outs being recorded and the lead runner never tagging up at third base. Will we ever see a play like this again in MLB history? They also take time to discuss Jameson Taillon's injury that limited his strong start on the mound, Simeon Woods-Richardson's relief performance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming up empty in big moments, and Andrés Giménez' continued clutch hitting. After the break, Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange joins to discuss the latest in the Kawhi Leonard saga, potential CBA consequences, and whether the controversy will matter once the season begins. 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.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of injury updates, high-profile returnees, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire continues to shift active rosters across Major League Baseball as Griffin Jax hits the injured list with right elbow discomfort, Endy Rodriguez manages a hip injury, Hunter Greene remains sidelined, and Cooper Pratt lands on the injured list. Meanwhile, Joey Ortiz is dealing with upper back and neck tightness, Andrew Vaughn is seeing reps at third base, and Kaelen Culpepper continues to make waves, while Clay Holmes, Jose Ramirez, Mike Soroka, and Blake Snell are all returning to active duty. Daily performance slates feature dominant efforts in the studs column from Payton Tolle, Jac Caglianone, Eugenio Suarez, Gerrit Cole, George Lombard Jr., Gage Jump, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bubba Chandler, Brice Turang, Jackson Holliday, Jacob deGrom, Jake McCarthy, Brandon Pfaadt, Josh Naylor, Jackson Chourio, Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Griffin Conine, Bo Bichette, Jesus Luzardo, Cam Schlittler, Eduardo Rodriguez, Fernando Tatis Jr., and a marquee pitching duel where Jackson Jobe matched up with Landen Roupp. On the other hand, Chase Burns, Walbert Urena, Zach Neto, Gavin Williams, Esmerlyn Valdez, and Jared Jones all landed in the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent recommendations to fortify your active roster and secure late-season category leads. 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.
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Blue Jays showing signs of life after another series win over the weekend, how well Toronto threaded the needle between buying and selling at last week's trade deadline, how the weak American League competition has made for meaningful Jays baseball in August, and the argument for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still being able to save the Jays' postseason hopes with a hot stretch to close out the year. Afterwards, JD and Ben close out the show with "Old News" (43:19). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fresh off the road, Arden checks in to take stock of a Blue Jays team that suffered some tough losses in Chicago and Philadelphia while showing a lot of fight. He also covers what we've learned of late about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s difficult season (24:28), José Soriano's Blue Jays debut (37:18), and JoJo Parker's promotion (1:10:32). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca Audio Credits: Sportsnet, milb.com 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 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 Brent Gunning open this episode with more from the Blue Jays' series victory in Philadelphia over the weekend. They take a closer look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run in his first game back on Saturday, the encouraging signs from his recent at bats, and how he can translate that power at home. The guys also chat about the Dodgers' recent slide, losing 8 of their last 10 games. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi stops by (23:40) to share his view on the Blue Jays' form of late, the standouts from their series at Citizens Bank Park, and how to maintain their winning ways this week against the Red Sox. 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 Brent Gunning are joined by Kevin Barker to break down the Blue Jays taking two of three from the Phillies, whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting to turn a corner, and if a move down the lineup could help unlock his bat. The guys also discuss Toronto's chances of getting back into meaningful games by September. Later, Tom Caron joins the show (26:01) to examine the Red Sox's resurgence, what's fueling their turnaround, and what to expect as Boston and Toronto open their latest 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. 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 Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and discuss all that went down in extras, including a laser beam from Nathan Lukes to keep the game tied, some subpar bunting from Brett Bateman and Myles Straw, a bizarre run to first base from Jesús Sánchez on a double play ball, and the bullpen being emptied all the way into the 12th inning. They also discuss Shane Bieber getting Schwarbombed, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting into a double play to end the eighth inning rally - is it possible for Vladdy to find some consistency? Plus, despite the loss today, they get into an overall positive road trip - can the effort carry forward into important games vs. the Red Sox, Rays, and Yankees? 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 extra-innings win vs. the Phillies to take the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Max Scherzer notching four strikeouts over 5.1 IP to take sole possession of 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3516 Ks - how did Mad Max look against the Phillies, and is there a chance of him hitting ninth place this year with 19 Ks to go? Plus, they discuss the bullpen figuring it out in real time in the games post-trade deadline, some terrific plays from Nathan Lukes on both offence and defence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a solo bomb early on as he got on-base three times - how much more do we need to see from Vladdy before we say 'he's back'? 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 on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett talk through news and notes from around the league, hitters who have climbed Scott's ranks and those who have fallen in the list as well. One of the most notable risers this week is Boston Red Sox second baseman Ceddanne Rafaela, who has propelled the Sox offense with an aggressive approach, alongside a combination of power and speed that many dreamed of but few saw coming in this extreme. Meanwhile, fantasy managers of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are stuck holding the bag on their first round pick. You can't trade him. You can't cut him. You just have to be sad that he isn't doing the things he used to. All that and more in this episode of Hacks & Jacks. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off Friday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the Cubs. The guys highlight Ernie Clement's outstanding catch, Dylan Cease's strong outing and Cy Young chances, the club's ongoing offensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extended rest, and Alejandro Kirk's four-hit game. They also discuss Louis Varland's recent dip in form and whether it's just a rough stretch or something more concerning. After the break, the conversation shifts to project which Toronto team is better positioned for next season: the Blue Jays or Maple Leafs? The boys wrap up this hour with a debate on the ideal hot dog toppings. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee wrap up the week with Leafs reporter Luke Fox, breaking down Morgan Rielly's future, Jakob Chychrun's impact, Sergei Bobrovsky's outlook, and the best development path for top prospect Gavin McKenna. The guys also discuss whether Toronto's offseason moves have improved the team and how the Leafs can re-energize the fan base. Later, Blue Jays insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (27:51) joins to evaluate Dylan Cease's Cy Young case, José Soriano's potential atop the rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Brent and Sam close the show with their bold NFL predictions for the season ahead. 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.
Keep or Kut - Pete and Chad are FINALLY back! They ask and answer some difficult questions about a myriad of players as we enter trade deadline season. 8:04 - What is JJ Bleday's trade value? 21:00 - How does Josh Jung stack up compared to Bleday? 25:26 - Bryce Eldridge or... Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. going forward? 45:45 - It has been an interesting season for Fernando Tatis Jr. Jr. What's a fair return for an expensive Tatis Jr. at this deadline? 53:13 - Who is a prospect in keeper leagues that you are targeting? For Chad, it is Kade Anderson. Pete has been keeping his eye on Josue De Paula. A larger conversation about a potential lockout next year, Joshua Baez, Ethan Salas, and more follows. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open the show with a recap of the Blue Jays' extra-innings win over the Astros! They break down yet another series victory for the Jays, the club's Wild Card outlook, Jameson Taillon's debut, Ernie Clement's go-ahead homer, Chase Lee's first save opportunity, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s day off. They also discuss what the Jays need to show this weekend to keep their playoff hopes alive, before shifting to LIV Golf's reported new investor, why the league continues despite its struggles, and what changes could make it more viable. 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 reacts to the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros, along with the apparent injuries to Trey Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming out of the trade deadline. Then, Bomani Jones, Emmy Award winning host of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, joins JD to chat about the Dodgers and the potential for a salary cap in Major League Baseball, the situation around the Portland Trail Blazers and how it relates to the big picture in sports, and the news around the Kawhi Leonard investigation, before getting into the continued player movement in the NBA. After the break, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed". 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is evened at one game apiece in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to Trey Yesavage departing the game after two innings with left knee discomfort - we hear from John Schneider post-game on the injury and how concerning it is moving forward. They discuss Chad Dallas' job in relief, and once again chat about the offence scuffling - if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going to continue to struggle, could it benefit him to sit 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman to discuss Chad Dallas' innings, Alejandro Kirk's swing, and Ross Atkins' comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (24:41) of Baseball America shares his intrigue about Jays prospect Dasan Hill and the recent impress track record of Toronto's drafting. Following that, Lance Brozdowski (49:53) explains why the Jays organization can bring the best out of Jose Soriano and MLB franchises seeking out particular pitch mixes. Lastly, WFAN660 host Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:12) breaks down the Yankees and 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open the second hour by reacting to Ross Atkins' comments on Tuesday's episode of Blair & Barker. They dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles at the dish, the front office's role in supporting him, the current lineup, the Blue Jays' offseason priorities, and the acquisition of José Soriano. After the break, former Blue Jays GM and NESN contributor J.P. Ricciardi (25:52) joins the show to assess Toronto's trade deadline, the challenge of balancing the present and future, Vladdy's long-term outlook, the Red Sox's recent surge, the impact of adding Adley Rutschman, and Boston's World Series chances. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss to the Astros. They focus on Trey Yesavage's early exit with a knee injury, what it could mean for the team's rotation, and the job done by the bullpen to keep the game within reach. They also discuss Max Scherzer keeping his spot in the rotation, the Blue Jays' continued offensive struggles after scoring just two runs, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s prolonged slump. After the break, the conversation shifts to LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau's leadership role, whether LIV remains a viable alternative to the PGA Tour, John Rahm's contract, and where his career could rank among the sport's biggest "what ifs." 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Houston Astros before welcoming ESPN insider Jeff Passan (5:38) to help break down Monday's trade deadline. They discuss the Jays' moves, why it's difficult to move position players at the deadline, the Orioles' return for Adley Rutschman, why the Yankees weren't aggressive, and the Braves and Astros' underwhelming days. Later, Blue Jays Executive Vice President and GM Ross Atkins (25:18) joins the show to discuss what went into the team's unique approach to the deadline, why they didn't add an impact bat, what went wrong for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2026, José Soriano's fit, how he evaluates opposing team's farm systems, the light-powered return in the Kevin Gausman deal, 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. 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' 3-1 win vs. the Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to struggle - are the at-bats actually getting worse? Plus, they go over the deadline moves one more time, and debate the lack of a bat amongst them. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off the second hour of the morning by asking the question: is any team is more hated than the Los Angeles Dodgers right now? They discuss how the blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal has grown the Dodgers' villain status and debate how they compare to other polarizing teams. Does Major League Baseball need a salary cap to resolve this, or does the issue lie with other organizations? After the break, Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst Madison Shipman (23:00) joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' trade deadline, including the additions of José Soriano and other newcomers, what needs still remain, and how the club can add more power to its lineup. The conversation wraps up with a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season, whether a lineup change could help him snap out of his slump, and what the future holds heading into next 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a massive deadline blockbuster. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic deadline news cycle, high-stakes injury updates, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is completely exploding with blockbuster trade moves and major health updates across the league. On the injury front, Shane McClanahan hits the injured list with a back issue, Luke Raley lands on the shelf with a left forearm strain, Ryan O'Hearn will miss six to eight weeks with a left quad strain, and Will Smith requires three to four weeks to ramp up. Conversely, Corey Seager is back from the injured list, top prospect Quinn Mathews made his MLB debut, and Tatsuya Imai has been moved to the bullpen. In an unprecedented wave of trades, Tarik Skubal heads to the Dodgers, Luis Castillo joins the White Sox, Freddy Peralta moves to the Rays, Luis Garcia Jr. lands with the Yankees, Jameson Taillon and Jose Soriano head to the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman goes to the Cubs, Luis Arraez joins the Phillies, Lane Thomas moves to the Braves, Dean Kremer is traded to Minnesota, and Camilo Doval goes to the Pirates. Daily performance slates feature strong outings in the studs column from Will Warren dueling Shota Imanaga, Jake Mangum launching a home run and swiping a bag, Sal Stewart, Dylan Cease, Andrew Painter, Drew Rasmussen facing Noah Schultz, Josh Naylor swiping bases, Kevin Gausman, Kevin McGonigle, Hunter Goodman, Max Clark homering, Cristopher Sanchez, Martin Perez, Spencer Jones, Bryce Eldridge batting leadoff, Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing Tolle, Ceddanne Rafaela, Teoscar Hernandez, Framber Valdez, Geraldo Perdomo, Keider Montero, George Kirby, Kyle Freeland, Matthew Liberatore, Matt Olson, Max Scherzer, Gavin Williams, Chase Burns, Tyler Stephenson, Anthony Kay facing Griffin Jax, Gerrit Cole battling Colin Rea, and Walbert Urena matching up with Jacob Misiorowski. On the other hand, notable names fell into the duds section, with Nick Martinez, Foster Griffin, Paul Skenes, Hunter Greene, Jonathan Aranda, Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom, Kyle Schwarber, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Esmerlyn Valdez, Gage Jump, Landen Roupp, Emmet Sheehan, and Jarren Duran all taking heavy hits. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. The guys take some time to reflect on the starter's legacy in Toronto, where he ranks among the franchise's greatest pitchers, and what his departure says about the team's direction ahead of the trade deadline. After the break, they discuss what the fan experience could look like at Rogers Centre after the deadline, expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the futures of George Springer and Jeff Hoffman, and whether the Blue Jays could still make another 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the rough clubhouse atmosphere for the Blue Jays, the team's trade deadline outlook, the candidates to be dealt from the roster, George Springer's future, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s issues and the reasoning for the cold stretch and more.
Join Bryan Hayes and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Maple Leafs' season outlook, Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna's spotlight on the roster and Kevin Gausman's comments on the team's clubhouse for the Blue Jays. GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin on the Blue Jays' candidates for the trade deadline, the organization's fractured locker room and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage throughout the season.
Join Bryan Hayes, Kara Wagland and Keegan Matheson for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into Macklin Celebrini signing a contract extension with the Sharks, becoming the highest-paid player in the NHL, the Blue Jays' series win against the Nationals and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s problems in the spotlight. Hayes, Kara and Keegan also discuss LeBron James' legacy with the 76ers, the Bills' grey jerseys and TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on Celebrini's large deal with the Sharks.
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.
Join Bryan Hayes and Jonas Siegel for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins the show to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments preaching patience to the fanbase, what to expect from him in 2027, and what to expect from Max Scherzer down to the stretch. TSN Football Reporter Dave Naylor hops on to break down the CFL season to date, how Joe Brady will make out as head coach in Buffalo, and the Rams odds to win the Super Bowl this season. The show wraps up with FanDuel Best Bets.
Join Bryan Hayes and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys kick things off discussing who the biggest villain in Toronto sports history is, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr's comments over the weekend may have affected the fanbase. Former Blue Jays Pitcher Ricky Romero joins the show to discuss Dylan Cease's spectacular season, and Kevin Gausman's value in the trade market as the deadline approaches. The guys wrap up the hour breaking down the Oilers leadership group's comments on Mike Babcock.
Join Lucas, PJ, Raj and Greg as they banter about the most recent rebuttal by the MLBPA in the very public CBA negotiations, discuss the Kyle Bradish extension and other news around the league while spending the bulk of the podcast recommending what do with some star players (performing or otherwise) for this season and beyond.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Hunter Goodman, Carter Jensen, Ryan Jeffers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Austin Riley, Curtis Mead, Miguel Vargas, Brandon Lowe, Colson Mongtomery, Gunnar Henderson, Trea Turner, Jackson Merrill, Jarren Duran, Garrett Mitchell, Jake McCarthy, Hunter Brown, Mackenzie Gore, Nick Martinez, Eduardo Rodriguez
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss George Springer and Kevin Gausman's value in the trade market looks like, if John Schneider needs to change his tune in the media, what he's hoping to see from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving forward, and how the Boston Red Sox are cruising to a 15-game win streak.
Frank Stampfl and Chris Towers run through the toughest players for them to rank heading into the second half. What's going on with Bryce Miller and Kyle Harrison? Which Gerrit Cole is going to show up? Is this the beginning of the end for Christian Yelich? What happened to the Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters