Podcast appearances and mentions of vladimir guerrero jr

Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB. Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible 3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?! 7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal 12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement 14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star 17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout 19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking 23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman 26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto 28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip 31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP 33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook 36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB 41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game 43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB. Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible 3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?! 7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal 12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement 14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star 17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout 19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking 23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman 26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto 28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip 31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP 33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook 36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB 41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game 43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the continuing struggles for Vladimir Guerrero Jr, the ongoing injury issues for the Blue Jays and their rotation, and the latest on Aaron Judge's injury.

Join Mark Roe, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Former head coach Peter Laviolette joins to discuss his head coaching interview process, the Maple Leafs' roster and the Hurricanes seeking a bounce back in Game 2. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr's struggles, the Blue Jays' injury bug, and the status of Aaron Judge. Mark and Noodles give their top 5 landing destinations for Dylan Larkin and Mark gives his FanDuel Best Bets!

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' winning stretch, the management perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and how he can improve this season, Louis Varland's incredible performance, if Toronto can turn their season around and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' head coaching sweepstakes, Gavin McKenna's future in Toronto and the Canadiens' play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on the Blue Jays heating up, Louis Varland's elite season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Orioles' series, the lack of offensive power on the roster, the look of the lineup throughout May, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistent season, the MLB owners proposing a salary cap and more.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Craig Kimbrel’s new home, Colton Cowser’s walk-offs, Chris Taylor’s rapid retirement, unretirement, and re-retirement, whether the Mets should sell (and whom they could deal), the relative improvement of MLB’s worst teams, the Blue Jays’ (and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s) punchless contact, the historic hitting of this season’s MLB debutants, Gage Jump and the best-ever early returns for a draft class, whether the Athletics’ and Pirates’ production has been as lopsided as expected, an Oneil Cruz update, a trio of teams that has benefited from stable rotations, the Astros’ combined no-hitter, the Cubs’ extreme streakiness (and nondescript roster), more Giants innovations in thrusting, and Bryce Harper’s toothpaste/toothbrush technique, plus postscript updates. Audio intro: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Kimbrel Link to post on Kimbrel’s destinations Link to team RP over prior 14 days Link to team RP over prior 30 days Link to Diekman predictions pod Link to final Diekman stats update Link to Cowser post Link to Cowser gamer Link to MLB.com on Taylor Link to MLBTR on Taylor Link to FG playoff odds Link to Mets impending free agents Link to article about 2025 Blue Jays hitting Link to 2026 team wRC+ Link to 2025 team ISO and K% Link to 2026 team ISO and K% Link to 2025 team Barrels/BBE% Link to 2026 team Barrels/BBE% Link to 2025 team hard-hit % Link to 2026 team hard-hit % Link to MLB debutants spreadsheet Link to B-Ref’s new debuts Link to Nishida debut story Link to MLB rookie offense Link to Passan on Jump Link to 2024 first round Link to MLBTR on Jump Link to draft-class data Link to Ben on the Pirates and A’s Link to team hitter WAR Link to team pitcher WAR Link to on-pace leaderboard Link to single-season strikeouts leaders Link to combined no-hitter gamer Link to FG post on the no-hitter Link to BP post on the no-hitter Link to Bumpus SABR bio Link to SABR Bumpus no-no story Link to Langs on Bumpus/Santa Link to 2026 MLB RP stats Link to 2026 MLB SP stats Link to team SP leaderboard Link to Cubs WAR leaders Link to Sam on the 2016 Giants Link to streaky teams spreadsheet Link to McCringleberry sketch Link to McCringleberry homage 1 Link to McCringleberry homage 2 Link to Harper’s TikTok Link to Lindbergh burrito method Link to Nishida throw 1 Link to Nishida throw 2 Link to Cubs streak fact 1 Link to Cubs streak fact 2 Link to Rangers’ revenge stat Link to Sox scoring stat 1 Link to Sox scoring stat 2 Link to Marlins/Cardinals/Twins candidates Link to list of ballpark claimants Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Marlins' series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk making a return, the turnover of the lineup, the positioning in the AL East, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber's return and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk nearing a return and the roster turnover on the team. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss Auston Matthews' positive conversation with Mats Sundin and John Chayka, Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg's draft position and the Maple Leafs' head coaching options and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

The Houston Astros had three pitchers combine to throw the first no-hitter of the season. Does it mean you can now trust Tatsuya Imai? Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, the White Sox designated Jarred Kelenic for assignment to pave the way for Nishida, while the Blue Jays officially placed ace Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain and hold Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out with elbow soreness. Meanwhile, Cole Ragans has been shut down for 2-3 days. In studs and duds, Jacob Misiorowski put on a masterclass by striking out 12 over seven frames, and Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day. Conversely, Tanner Bibee got completely annihilated for seven earned runs while surrendering an egregious five home runs. For the Bullpen Report, we sort through a chaotic closing landscape across the league, analyzing the shifting high-leverage roles for Gregory Soto in Pittsburgh, Nate Pearson in Houston, and the continuous save rotation of Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland in Toronto. 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.

Reid Detmers put together an absolute masterclass by striking out 14 batters, making him a mandatory waiver wire target. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease was pulled early and faces an MRI for left hamstring discomfort, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left with an elbow contusion after a hit-by-pitch, and Max Muncy remains sidelined. Plus, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Edward Cabrera land on the IL. TSN In studs and duds, Gavin Williams dominated with 11 strikeouts over eight frames, while elite arms Shota Imanaga and Robbie Ray completely imploded to wreck fantasy ratios across the board this weekend. For the Waiver Wire, we analyze priority targets available in most leagues, highlighting Samuel Basallo, Casey Schmitt, Jake Bauers, Seth Lugo, and a resurgent Reid Detmers. 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennnan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Canadiens starting win against the Hurricanes, Cale Makar's injury for the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs' direction. The guys give their perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tough sledding for the Blue Jays, Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs and Hayes gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Jonas Siegel for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB Network Analyst and Intentional Talk Host Ryan Dempster joins to discuss the Blue Jays' season overview, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s cold start and the Rays' red-hot in the AL East. They dive into Jeff Probst spoiler on Survivor, William Hung's singing on American Idol, the Canadiens' potential against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB Network Analyst and Intentional Talk Host Ryan Dempster joined OverDrive to discuss the overview of the Blue Jays' start to the season, Trey Yesavage's excellence on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s cold stretch, the Rays leading the AL East, Shohei Ohtani's two-way dominance and more.

JD reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights taking home ice-advantage in the Western Conference Finals. Dan Shulman,  Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins JD (7:00) to get into last night's Blue Jays must-win victory over the New York Yankees. They discuss  when the Jays grace period is over, Trey Yesavage's stabilizing impact, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extended slump and mental fortitude. The show ends with '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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Yankees in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence unable to scratch across the game-tying runs late for the second straight game - why is the team seemingly unable to do the little things right the way they did in 2025? Plus, they discuss the late-game at-bats from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the outing from Dylan Cease, and the usage of the bullpen.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Wednesday morning with Ringer contributor Joe House. They discuss the Cavs' collapse, Kenny Atkinson's timeouts, and the Knicks' performance. Is Jalen Brunson emerging as a star? They ponder the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama's skills, and if he'll defy the trend of star players needing to lose first. After the break, they chat with former catcher Caleb Joseph (27:47) about a surprising experience before a game and the Blue Jays' struggles, particularly with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finally, they recount the time Brent lost his passport. 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.

Big Show + with Connor Gronsdahl and Aazam Ali Nanji is on demand! To kick off the hour, Connor and Aazam break down the Gam 7 victory that clinched Montreal's spot in the final four. They debate whether there should have been a penalty for the contact with Dobes' head and for penalty calling in the postseason. Plus, a mini preview of both the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. (32:54) Later on, the guys discuss the troubles for the Toronto Blue Jays this season and the lack of production from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after signing his massive deal last season. Additionally, the guys preview the action for the remainder of the series from a pitching standpoint against the New York 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black to discuss George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s at-bats vs. David Bednar and the loss to the Yankees. They also break down why Toronto's chase rate has skyrocketed and Dylan Cease's lethal two-pitch combo (35:03). Afterwards, Brian Page (51:12) of Rapsodo discusses how they help players analyze data and their roles in injury prevention in baseball. Lastly, Ron Darling (1:15:12) of TBS talks about Vladdy's struggles, Dylan Cease's evolution as a pitcher, the Mets and his appearance on “Mr.3000.” The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss vs. the Yankees to open the four-game series in New York. They take your texts, and get right to the bullpen management - was Yariel Rodríguez the right move in the seventh inning for the top of the Yankees order? They discuss some ugly swings from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the game on the line in the ninth inning - what happened there with David Bednar? Plus, they get into the start from Patrick Corbin, and discuss the MLB debut of Canadian reliever Adam Macko.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin with thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. They break down Alex Newhook's overtime winner, what has made the Canadiens' rebuild so successful, how impressive Jakob Dobeš has been, the impact of Martin St. Louis behind the bench, and whether Montreal has a chance to upset the Hurricanes. The conversation also shifts to what the rise of both Montreal and Buffalo means for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the increasingly difficult path through the Atlantic Division. After the break, the guys react to the Blue Jays series-opening loss to the Yankees. They discuss concerns around Yariel Rodríguez and the bullpen, questionable late-game at-bats from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, the team's need for rotation health, the surprise trade of Eric Lauer, and whether the Jays still hold an edge over New York. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by discussing the departures of Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey from the Maple Leafs front office. They break down what the changes could mean for the team's offseason direction and coaching search, including speculation around David Carle and Bruce Cassidy. The boys also evaluate the Spurs' win in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals with thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's rapid rise and the challenge of rooting against him, even with Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the series. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (27:35) joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees. They dive into concerns surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, the strength of New York's roster and rotation, the Y-Rod experiment, the state of Toronto's bullpen, and how the rest of the American League could impact the Jays' playoff outlook. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

MLB Network analyst and former catcher Alex Avila (2:43) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the state of the American League after 40 games, how players break out of mid-season slumps, what Brandon Valenzuela can expect in his first game behind the plate at Yankee Stadium, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has so much success in the Bronx. Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability before welcoming in Yankees radio analyst Suzyn Waldman (31:20) to discuss the recent offensive drop-off in New York, solutions for their struggling bullpen, their ceiling in 2026, and her conversation with Bo 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays series win over the Detroit Tigers, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. snapping his home run slump after moving up in the order and Kevin Gausman's stellar start. Then, they get set for the Jays' four-game test against the New York Yankees and discuss the Yankees' recent struggles, what a series win would mean for Toronto, and how Patrick Corbin should approach a dangerous Yankees lineup in the series opener. Later, former Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain (26:56) joins the guys to discuss the state of the Yankees/Jays rivalry after last year's ALDS, Cam Schlittler's demeanour, and whether players care about Vladdy's 'Da Yankees lose' comments. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling in-studio to talk the Tigers series, Yohendrick Pinango's hitting, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run, Brandon Valenzuela's play since Alejandro Kirk went down and more. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen (52:49) checks in to contextualize the Detroit Tigers' recent struggles, injuries depleting the roster and reasons for optimism. Afterwards, Emmanuel Berbari (1:17:11) of WFAN 660 dives into Cam Schlittler, filling the void of Giancarlo Stanton and the stakes of their 4-game series against the Blue Jays this week. 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.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Tigers to win the series in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting moved up to the two-hole and launching a home run in his first at-bat - can Vladdy build on this heading into the Yankees series? They discuss Daulton Varsho continuing to look good with a double and RBI triple, get into the updated bullpen Circle of Trust™ and chat about the return of Yariel Rodríguez. Plus, they get into a sterling start from Kevin Gausman, who threw six shutout innings of four-hit ball, and also discuss the news that the recently DFA'd Eric Lauer had been acquired by the Dodgers.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss vs. the Tigers to kick off the three-game series in Detroit. They take your calls and texts, and debate what was the primary cause of tonight's loss, Jeff Hoffman or the bats going quiet in an impromptu Tigers bullpen day? What do you do with Hoffman moving forward, and how do the bats wake up after continuing to be quiet? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles specifically, and get into Trey Yesavage's first quality start 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win in extra innings vs. the Tigers to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Yohendrick Piñango launching his first MLB home run while Spencer Miles shoves over 3.2 IP in a bulk outing on a bullpen day - what could their roles look like going forward? Could Piñango continue to hit near the top of the order while the rest of the team figures it out? Plus, they get into the struggles for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer - could John Schneider shake up the top of the batting order if that keeps up?   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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! They discuss John Tortorella being fined $100,000 and the Golden Knights losing a 2026 second-round pick. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Alejandro Kirk's importance and Dylan Cease's strong start. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on Canada's win at the IIHF World Championship, Mitch Marner's excellence and the Canadiens and Sabres' series and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles through the season, Jose Berrios' potential surgery, Alejandro Kirk's injury hurting the team, Dylan Cease's impressive stretch and more.

John Schneider, Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share an update on the injury list ahead of tonight's series opener in Detroit. John also weighs in on Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam, the dip in defence efficiency this season, Yohendrick Piñango's performance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s chance to break out on this road trip, and much more! Ben Shulman (26:57), Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice, stops by to chat about Wednesday's potential turning point moment, George Springer's form midway through May, Spencer Miles' projected start on Saturday, and Brandon Valenzuela's upside. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben joins Arden from Detroit to chat about where things stand for the Blue Jays coming off a 3-3 homestand (1:40), how the club will address its rotation vacancy in both the short- and long-term (6:58), and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can do to get out of his slump (35:21). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox, discussing the Golden Knights' advancement to the conference finals and their chances against the Avalanche. They assess Mitch Marner's playoff performance and the media's access to the Knights post-win. The conversation shifts to Auston Matthews' future with the Leafs—his captaincy, long-term commitment, and the implications of his potential departure. They also touch on the Leafs' decision to part ways with Craig Berube and who might be the next coach. After the break, Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi (28:40) joins to preview the Tigers series, addressing the team's struggling bats, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s need for power, and optimism for the new bullpen. 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.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys dive further on the path ahead after dismissing Head Coach Chris Knoblauch. Then the guys open up the textline for your submissions for this years Big Show Song of the Summer intro song!   (22:09) Later on the guys are joined by the Co-host of Blair and Barker on Sportsnet, Kevin Barker! Kevin gives the guys his take on the Blue Jays recent stretch of play. Then he gets into Vladimir Guerrero Jr's. play of late and if he'll be able to turn it around. Next, they discuss what's missing from this years team as compared to last 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning with MLB Network and Amazon Prime host Adnan Virk. They discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' recent win and whether it felt like a must-win game. Adnan shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's performance, concerns about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho's importance to the lineup. The conversation then shifts to the Leafs' decision to fire Craig Berube, with Adnan weighing in on the move and future coaching options. The discussion also touches on the Oilers firing Kris Knoblauch and which coaching job is more appealing. Finally, they welcome The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (26:57) to discuss the Leafs' coaching change, Auston Matthews' impact, and thoughts on the new stands at BMO Field ahead of the World Cup. 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.

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings. They discuss the Jays' five-run seventh inning, the Rays taking advantage with their speed, Shane McClanahan's dominant outing, Daulton Varsho's outfield defence, and how Dylan Cease can set the Jays up for a better result in the series finale. Later, three-time manager of the year Joe Maddon (28:08) joins the show to share his thoughts on the Rays' formula, why it's too early for Jays fans to start panicking, how John Schneider can get the most out of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and why Cease's adjustments towards being more efficient are sustainable. 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' 7-6 loss in extra innings vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre to also lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the difference between these two teams - is there a stark difference between the Blue Jays and Rays even at this point of the season? They get into the offence only notching one hit off Shane McClanahan, why the team continues to get locked down by elite pitching, the performance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Yohendrick Piñango's place on the roster - when players come back, should Piñango stay with the 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour joins to discuss the Hurricanes advancing to the Eastern Conference Final, the atmosphere in Montreal and Toronto's energy compared to other arenas. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s cold streak, the Oilers seeking to hire Bruce Cassidy, Kris Knoblauch's next steps in Edmonton and the outlook for the team.

Cliff Floyd, MLB Network analyst and World Series Champion, joins JD to discuss what about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season has surprised him the most, how the Blue Jays supporting cast has helped or hurt Vladdy, how confidence can impact plate appearances, what adjustment's Vladdy can make it, and the performances of Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer. The show ends with '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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show,  discuss Chandler Simpson and athletes that drive you crazy when they play against your team, how they view morality in sports differently, plus Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and what type of hitter he really is.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should be moved from second in the lineup like fellow struggling superstar Cal Raleigh, Kevin Gausman's rough outing, and whether the 'Rays Way' is sustainable. Later, former pitcher and MLB Network's Jensen Lewis (28:27) joins the show to share his take on the first quarter of the Jays' season, the Rays' pitching dominance, Chandler Simpson's elite speed, and which AL teams can emerge as 'the best of the rest' after the Yankees and Rays. 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss Mitch Marner's impressive performances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the narrative around his tenure with the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, the Canadiens' series lead against the Sabres and Jakub Dobes leading the way in the crease. They dive into Eric Lauer's future with the Blue Jays, MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s issues, Addison Barger back on the IL and the Rays' dominance.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Rays' series, how Tampa Bay has found their strength against Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistent start of the season, his lack of power with the bats, Addison Barger landing back on the IL and more.

JD reacts to a loaded sports weekend and starts by expanding on the Blue Jays with Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter. JD asks Ben which Jays pitcher could be joining the starting rotation, what the Jays could do next with a struggling Eric Lauer, what the return of Addison Barger was a reminder of, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles, what went into the Jays decision to send down Yohendrick Pinango to the minors, who are the most exciting Jays players to currently watch, and how active the Jays front office will be in the trade market. JD then touches on the viewing experience of Anthony Edwards versus Victor Wembanyama.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series win over the Angels. They discuss Addison Barger's brief return as he is set for an MRI on his elbow, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing frustration, Trey Yesavage's outing on Saturday, and whether Spencer Miles can be the Jays' fifth starter. Later, host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB president David Samson (26:34) stops by to share his thoughts on what's gone wrong for the Mets this season, Vladdy's season so far, how front offices evaluate their teams at the quarter-season mark, and whether the Giants trading Patrick Bailey to the Guardians will spur more trade action around the Majors.  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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss Auston Matthews' next steps with the Maple Leafs, the conversation with John Chayka and Craig Berube's future with the organization. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays and Angels' series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of power and Alek Manoah's return in Toronto, TaylorMade picks for the Truist Championship and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss the Blue Jays and Angels' series, the Blue Jays' large injury list, Addison Barger making his return to the lineup, the team aiming to improve, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of power, Alek Manoah back in Toronto.