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

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss changes to CBC's Hockey Night In Canada, what he thinks of the Leafs' Joseph Woll trade to Philadelphia, the new current Maple Leafs depth chart, the future of Matthew Knies with the Maple Leafs, what a reasonable return for Morgan Rielly is if Toronto decides to move him, and if John Tortorella could be a fit in Toronto. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to chat early All-Star voting results, if there has been talks of a closed door meeting, and if Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mentality has changed at all amidst his slump. Bryan wraps things up with Best Bets.

JD gives his final thoughts on Mitch Marner, before shifting focus to the Blue Jays (4:30). JD highlights the Jays' lack of magic compared to the 2025 season, their lack of consistency, and the mounting pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After the break, JD is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Blue Jays Talk Plus (19:00), to get into George Springer's struggles, Brandon Valenzuela potentially playing first base, and the bat they have the most confidence in right now. The show wraps up with debate about if the Raptors should be interested in De'Aaron Fox.  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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kickoff Tuesday morning by setting up the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox. They outline the importance of this upcoming stretch and Toronto's outlook as we approach the midway mark of the season. The guys also debate if Dylan Cease has been the best signing of the Ross Atkins era, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leading the AL first base All-Star voting despite his bad start, and Louis Varland's opportunity to bounce back this week. After the break, the guys weigh in on reports of the NHL opening an investigation into Mike Babcock's 2023 resignation in Columbus. Brent and Daniele wrap up the hour with a look at the players arriving at Shinnecock for the US Open and how hard they expect the course to play this 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.

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

Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Ernie Clement joined OverDrive to discuss his season with the Blue Jays, leading the AL in All-Star votes at second base, his offensive approach, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season, John Schneider management, the Lincoln Cup experience with Hayes and O-Dog and more. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the return of Alejandro Kirk off the IL, as he had a huge day in the win - is he the most important player on the roster when you consider his work behind the plate as well? What does that do for the team moving forward? They get into Kazuma Okamoto blasting a two-run homer into the fifth deck, the at-bats from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and what they saw in a tough start from Trey Yesavage.   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.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson on his experience around the city ahead of Canada's first World Cup matchup, Alejandro Kirk returning to the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles of late, Max Scherzer's role with the club moving forward, and if the offence can turn things around for the second half of the season.

The Blue Jays pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the season, walking off the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 after a ninth-inning comeback.On episode 13 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down Cease's dominance, Zack Wheeler matching him pitch-for-pitch, and an unbelievable ending. Joining the show is Thomas Hall as we discuss Valenzuela's future role once Alejandro Kirk returns, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing slump, and whether the Blue Jays are positioned to make a second-half push as their pitching staff finally starts getting healthy. We also preview Max Scherzer's return to the mound as the veteran looks to build momentum after another injury setback. Plus, we break down tonight's matchup against Jesús Luzardo and what the Blue Jays need to do to secure a series win against one of the National League's top teams. We close with Nick's picks presented by bet365. We're 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tim Mayza This week in Deep Left Field, we look into the latest Blue Jays news from a 4-3 week, including the returns of Dylan Cease (good) and Max Scherzer (less good) from the injured list and speculate about how the Jays might handle the impending return of Alejandro Kirk, given that Brandon Valenzuela has emerged as one of the team's best hitters so far this season. Kevin Gausman, the only Jays' pitcher to have not yet missed a start this season, joins us to share his thoughts about the team being under .500 but very much in the playoff race as the first day of summer approaches. Gausman also talks about some of his more lightning-rod-type teammates, including Jeff Hoffman, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tim Mayza was back in Toronto this week, but the one-time longest-tenured Blue Jay is now a Philadelphia Phillie. The left-hander reminisces about his Jays days and talks about the ups and downs of life as a reliever in the big leagues. All that, plus a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with thoughts on the Blue Jays 7-4 loss to the Phillies last night. They look at Max Scherzer's return to the mound, his outlook this season, and if Spencer Miles has earned that final rotation spot. The guys also touch on George Springer's return to the leadoff spot with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. right behind him, and the reasoning behind Andrés Giménez not getting the start at second base. Ben and Brent then tee up the Canadian Open at TPC Toronto alongside Sportsnet golf analyst, Adam Stanley! He discusses how conditions are shaping up on the course, the surprisingly stacked field just one week out from the US Open, the Canadians to watch this weekend, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier, but new questions continue to emerge. Max Scherzer's long-awaited return to the rotation didn't go as planned, raising concerns about what the future Hall of Famer can realistically provide down the stretch. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles remain a major talking point among Blue Jays fans. Can Vlad rediscover his elite form? And after another inconsistent stretch, should George Springer continue to be an everyday player in Toronto's lineup? On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the biggest surprises and disappointments of the Blue Jays season so far. From unexpected contributors to underperforming stars, they examine why Toronto's list of concerns has grown for a team with playoff aspirations. They also discuss: Max Scherzer's return and what it means for the rotation Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing struggles George Springer's role moving forward The Blue Jays' biggest surprises and disappointments Whether Toronto needs another high-leverage bullpen arm Yimi Garcia's potential return The catching situation between Alejandro Kirk, Tyler Heineman, and Brandon Valenzuela What the Blue Jays need to do to stay in the playoff race If you're a Toronto Blue Jays fan looking for in-depth analysis, roster discussion, trade deadline talk, and the latest MLB news, this episode is for you. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #VladimirGuerreroJr #MaxScherzer #GeorgeSpringer #AlejandroKirk #MLBPodcast #BaseballPodcast #BlueJaysNation #ExitPhilosophy #MLBTradeDeadline #TorontoSports #BaseballAnalysis #JaysTalk ---- 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/

Former Blue Jays MVP Josh Donaldson (0:43) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. He shares his experience playing in a local slow-pitch softball game, the challenges Max Scherzer faces as he returns to the Jays' rotation, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can get his power back. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' series finale against the Phillies. Later, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (27:05) joins the show to discuss what he expects from Scherzer in his return, the team's confidence in Jeff Hoffman, the expanded workloads for Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty, and whether Spencer Miles will get a look in higher leverage. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Dylan Cease's successful outing following his IL stint against the Phillies, if he has a case to make the All-Star game, why Brandon Valenzuela has solidified his case to remain on the main roster once Alejandro Kirk comes back, George Springer's return to lead-off after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. held his spot for one game, what Vlad Jr. should focus on during his at-bats and expectations for Max Scherzer first start since his injury. Then, ESPN insider and host of Sources Tell, Jeff Passan (30:45), joins the guys to chat about why we haven't seen the best of the Blue Jays yet through June, where Louis Varland ranks among the best closers and relivers this season, Springer's future role, and if MLB will replicate a similar salary cap structure to other leagues.  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 Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays walk off victory over the Phillies last night. The boys discuss the sustainability of Toronto's style of play, Louis Varland giving up a run for the first time in a over a month, and Dylan Cease showing no signs of rust in his return. They also touch of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving up to bat leadoff and Jesús Sánchez' underrated season so far. After the break, the guys turn their attention towards the Hurricanes Game 4 victory over the Golden Knights. Are we watching one of the best Stanley Cup Finals on record? They examine Brandon Bussi's performance in goal, who will start between the pipes in Game 5, and which team has the edge heading into a best-of-three. Ben and Brent close out the morning with the Subaru Golf report looking at the featured groups from the opening round of the Canadian Open. 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 tips off the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss in their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. He breaks down the hot streak Ernie Clement is on, the poor play of George Springer, and the never-ending disappointment of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. JD and Ray Ferraro, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and ESPN, discuss the incredibly exciting ride that the Stanley Cup Final has been, a potential goalie decision for Carolina ahead of Game 4, the Mitch Marner saga, and the impact leaving Toronto has had on him. They wrap things up with NHL Combine chatter, as Ray shares his opinion on who the Leafs should take with the No. 1 pick. After the break, JD shares his thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama's ability to wreck the game, and the pressure the Knicks now face ahead of Game 4. 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 share their reaction to reinstating Dylan Cease to start in their second game against the Phillies and sending Adam Macko to Triple-A, the new batting order with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moved to the leadoff spot, why George Springer won't be an everyday player moving forward, and how Cease should attack the Phillies' hitters. Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the guys (27:55) to chat about why a winning baseball club hinges on Vladdy, why John Schneider made the right decision to shake up the order, how Alejandro Kirk's pending return could affect the roster, specifically Springer, Aaron Judge's extended absence, why the Yankees aren't rushing to trade, and if Tarik Skubal will be on the move.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by David Singh to break down the Blue Jays' loss to the Phillies, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s struggles, and whose slump is more concerning, while also remembering Roy Halladay. Later, Matt Gelb (29:54) discusses the Phillies' win and Cristopher Sánchez's dominant season. Later, Geoff Pontes (49:55) shares insights from his latest Blue Jays prospect report. Finally, Blake wraps up the show with Paul Hembekides (1:15:45) to weigh in on Vladdy's prolonged slump and the latest storylines from around MLB.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the top of the order continuing to struggle, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer combine to go 0-for-8 with five strikeouts - should they continue to hit at/near the top of the order? Is the issue with Vladdy Jr. solely mental right now? Plus, they get into Ernie Clement smashing a solo home run to further his All-Star candidacy, and discuss the season debut of Simeon Woods Richardson.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Michael Grange, Sportsnet NBA reporter, to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals! They discuss the level of concern in New York, Victor Wembanyama's performance, the free throw differential, and where the Knicks can improve heading into Game 4. The guys also chat about the Raptors extending GM Bobby Webster and what it means for this upcoming off-season in Toronto. After the break, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi shares his view on the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss to the Phillies last night. He questions if we reached the end of the line with Patrick Corbin's time in the rotation, what's behind George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles at the plate, and who will be the odd man out once Alejandro Kirk is ready to rejoin the team. 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 reacts to the Blue Jays' comeback win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He breaks down the incredible recent play of rookie Brandon Valenzuela, the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the tear Louis Varland continues to be on. JD and James Sharman, co-host of Footy Prime, discuss the lack of buzz around this year's World Cup, the mentality of Team Canada, and the likelihood of Alphonso Davies playing and Canada's injuries, before wrapping things up talking about the future of the program. After the break, JD touches on Mitch Marner's playoff performance, before wrapping up with thoughts on tonight's Game 3 as the Knicks host the Spurs in their first home Finals game in 27 years. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former MLB president and host of 'Nothing Personal,' David Samson (1:08), joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the Jays' potential solutions for a struggling Jeff Hoffman, the number of voices around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting, whether Aaron Judge's injury will up the Yankees' deadline aggression, and why the Tigers should act now on Tarik Skubal after his first rehab stint. Later, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies, discuss the looming returns of Dylan Cease, Alejandro Kirk and Yimi García, and dive deeper into Vladdy Jr.'s mechanics. Finally, they share their expectations for the Jays in their test against Cristopher Sánchez and the Phillies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy kicks off Jays Talk+ with former Blue Jays reliever John Axford to discuss the Blue Jays' series win over the weekend, Gunnar Henderson's controversial tag attempt, Brandon Valenzuela's future when Alejandro Kirk returns, Jeff Hoffman's recent struggles, and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can turn things around (30:40). Later, Todd Zolecki (49:49) checks in on the Phillies and Cristopher Sánchez's rise to stardom. Blake wraps up the show with Levi Weaver (1:17:26) to take a trip around MLB. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin hour two by looking at what a revelation Brandon Valenzuela has been for the Blue Jays. With Alejandro Kirk's return imminent, has he earned his spot on the big-league roster? Ben and Brent also dig into the reports of the Maple Leafs interviewing Joe Pavelski for the team's open head coaching job. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi stops by to help break down the Jays' weekend. Jon shares why this series could be turning point moment, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can flip the script in the back-half of the season, Ernie Clement's evasive maneuvers on the basepaths and his team-leading slugging percentage. 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.

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

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 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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, tell old man stories, try to determine Brandon Valenzuela's value, discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s now "disaster" season, the biggest issues plaguing the team, what climbing back to a .500 record would mean for the team, and overreactions they had from Game 1 of the NBA Finals.  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 discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s decision to challenge a strike in the first inning. Arden Zwelling (10:46) joins from Atlanta to break down the Blue Jays' plan for Simeon Woods Richardson and last night's loss to the Braves. Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins to discuss Davis Schneider's crazy walk rate with the Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays DJ Richie Guzman (49:59) pops by to discuss the playlist he has and how he sets the mood at the Rogers Centre. Lastly, Fangraphs' Meg Rowley (1:16:10) talks Mariners and Louis Varland's season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by breaking down the Blue Jays' struggles with runners in scoring position. They discuss whether the poor production is likely to improve, the need for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to drive in more runs, and where the lineup's power could come from. They then examine Chris MacFarland's hiring by the Nashville Predators, his candidacy for the Maple Leafs' vacancy, John Chayka's role in Nashville's direction, and whether MacFarland can bring Colorado's success to the Predators. The duo also weighs in on the NHL Awards process and John Cooper's Jack Adams win over Lindy Ruff. Later, NHL Draft analyst Sam Cosentino (26:25) joins from the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo to discuss the value of combine testing, its impact on draft rankings, and which prospects stand to gain or lose the most from the event. The conversation also touches on the Maple Leafs' reported interest in Gavin McKenna, what could alter their plans at the top of the draft, and the potential of Patrick Roy coaching in Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' sloppy loss to the Atlanta Braves. They examine Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s challenge and ongoing struggles, while highlighting Patrick Corbin's strong performance and growing role in the rotation. The hosts debate George Springer's day off in favor of Jesús Sánchez, as well as what a down season from Springer could mean for the club. They also discuss leadership, accountability, and the reasons behind the Jays' defensive and offensive inconsistencies, before previewing tonight's matchup against Chris Sale. After the break, they recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals, breaking down the Knicks' win, Jalen Brunson's late-game impact, Victor Wembanyama's performance, and Mike Breen's role on the broadcast as a lifelong Knicks fan. 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.

Episode 427: Welcome to a midweek edition of Baseball Is Dead. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler react to the Seattle Mariners' eight-game winning streak that has vaulted them into first place in the AL West. Julio Rodríguez's recent power surge has the guys debating what type of hitter they'd rather build around: a pure power bat like Julio or a more balanced offensive profile like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Fernando Tatis Jr., who have traded some power for more contact this season. Gage Jump's second big-league start continues to impress and has Dallas dreaming about the wave of young arms that could be joining the Athletics in the near future. Kyle Harrison's dominance against his former club leaves Jared and Tyler wondering what changes have fueled his recent success. To close out the show, the crew brings back Show'em Some Love, highlighting players who stood out with impressive performances over the past week. 00:00:00 - Ace Joins The Show  00:01:27 - What Gets T Going in The Gym?  00:04:40 - Julio Rodriguez and 1st Place Mariners    00:20:26 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | To Power or Not To Power   00:23:21 - Gage Jump and the Athletics Emerging Pitching Staff  00:33:13 - Another Kyle Harrison Masterclass vs Former Team 00:46:38 - Cam Schlittler Hits a Speed Bump  01:01:56 - Show'em Some Love 01:15:51 - Injury Roundup: Aaron Judge & Garrett Crochet  01:18:09 - Award-Winning Nugs   01:21:51 - Final Thoughts  Support the Fight Against ALS: http://Cubs.com/alsauction NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @ Ridge during their Father's Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod #Ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Orrico and Kevin Hasting co-host this week's podcast and go over some of the biggest storylines of the MLB season so far. Catchers crushing and how this will impact 2027 fantasy drafts Rookie standouts: Murakami, McGonigle, Stewart, Wetherholt, Tolle, McLean and more Hurt/Risky arms paying off: Misiorowski, Burns, Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Yesavage Big-name disappointments: Tucker, Tatis, Guerrero, Chisholm, Valdez, Alcantara The resurgence of the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves Join www.ftnfantasy/mlb for the best fantasy baseball content including FAAB, drops, lineup help, closer targets and projections!  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 by recapping the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Braves. They discuss Kevin Gausman's outing, Atlanta's ability to capitalize on scoring chances, Toronto's offensive shortcomings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance, and whether the Jays need more power in the lineup. They also debate MLB's proposed checked-swing challenge system and whether it should be adopted after testing in the minors. Later, they break down the Golden Knights' comeback win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, what the Hurricanes need to do moving forward, and Mitch Marner's Conn Smythe chances. The show wraps up with a discussion about NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's future, his potential successor, and his legacy in the league. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Braves open a three-game series against the Blue Jays at Truist Park, and Chris Dimino breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup.

The Braves open a three-game series against the Blue Jays at Truist Park, and Chris Dimino breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac preview the Atlanta Braves' three game series with the Toronto Blue Jays that starts tonight in Atlanta, and explain why they think the Braves need a long start from tonight's starting pitcher Bryce Elder after the Braves bullpen was taxed in their series over the weekend versus the Cincinnati Reds.

Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of Fangraphs to talk Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Eric Smith (27:51) pop by to analyze the decision to use Jeff Hoffman in the 9th on Saturday and the week ahead for Toronto. Jon Morosi (51:09) of MLB Network joins to talk Jacob deGrom's legacy, where Toronto stands in the AL East and more. Lastly, Jesus Cano (1:16:06) of the Athletic joins to talk everything about the NL East leading Braves including their dominant pitching staff and Ronald Acuna Jr. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show with preparation for tonight's Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They react to the Golden Knights' comments at Media Day, including Kelly McCrimmon's remarks about Toronto and Mitch Marner's discussion of his past struggles. The guys also discuss Canadiens GM Kent Hughes comparing the Habs' rebuild to Toronto's and debate whether the Maple Leafs need a stronger public voice amid ongoing criticism. After the break, they shift to the Blue Jays' upcoming series in Atlanta and revisit Alex Anthopoulos' legacy following Toronto's 2015-16 playoff run. Have Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro have earned more goodwill in recent years? They wrap up this episode with thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer's contributions this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by recapping the Blue Jays' four-game series in Baltimore. They discuss the series split with the Orioles, Jeff Hoffman's struggles in Saturday's outing, the state of the injury-plagued rotation, and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s strong weekend could signal a turnaround. After the break, they shift to the NBA, breaking down Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs reaching the Finals after defeating the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The conversation explores Wembanyama's rapid rise, the potential emergence of a new dynasty, Oklahoma City's shortcomings, Chet Holmgren's quiet performance, and how San Antonio matches up with the Knicks. 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' stunning 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Orioles in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the biggest story of the game: Jeff Hoffman melting down in the bottom of the ninth, as he allowed six straight batters to reach in the loss. How much can the blame be shared between Hoffman himself, manager John Schneider for not pulling him sooner, or Ross Atkins for the bullpen construction? What is Hoffman's role on the team moving forward? Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage walking seven batters over 5.0 IP, and get into the offence delivering five runs in the loss, including a four-hit day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and another big swing for Kazuma Okamoto.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 comeback win over the Orioles to guarantee a series split, and to finally get back to .500 on the season! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game turning on swings from Kazuma Okamoto, Charles McAdoo, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - was that the biggest swing from Vladdy Jr. in the last month? How impressive was McAdoo's home run coming in his MLB debut? Plus, they discuss the pitching from Adam Macko, Connor Seabold, Mason Fluharty, and Braydon Fisher keeping the team in it, and the plays on both offence and defence from Daulton Varsho - how important is he to the team's success in 2026?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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.