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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker rejoice following the Blue Jays' 7-6 walk-off win over the Red Sox in extra innings! The boys recap the marquee moments from the game including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch tag-up to move to third base, Anthony Santander's three-run blast, and Alejandro Kirk's heroics on his own bobblehead night. Jeff and Kevin also take some time to discuss Yariel Rodriguez' rough start to the game and where he fits in the pitching staff, before debating if Aroldis Chapman's career deserves Hall of Fame recognition. Chris Rose (27:15), host of Dugout Discussions and Baseball Today with Jomboy Media, chats about Lucas Giolito's first start of the season, the cream of the crop in the American League, and the state of the Mariners through April. Chris wraps up with his thoughts on the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Mike Trout's injury troubles resurfacing.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 air out the remainder of their Blue Jays' frustrations, before teeing up tonight's lineup with Yariel Rodriguez on the mound. They welcome on Alanna Rizzo (12:22), MLB Network analyst and new member of NESN's Red Sox coverage, to take a look around the majors! The trio chat about the Dodgers' road to NL West title, Mookie Betts' adjustment to playing shortstop, and Teoscar Hernández' fit in Los Angeles, before weighing in on Toronto's window to win. Later, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian (29:00) checks in on the Orioles' rough month of April, the Yankees' ceiling, and if it's time for the Jays to panic. Tim wraps up with thoughts on Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility following United States President Donald Trump's call to lift the former player's ban.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.

Jim Bowden, former MLB executive and current CBS Sports analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his impressions from the first month of the season. Jim weighs in on when it's time to shake up an unproductive lineup and John Schneider's decision to keep Kevin Gausman on the mound during a tumultuous third inning, before taking a look around the league to discuss the state of the Orioles, Tigers, and Yankees. Buck Martinez (23:50), former Blue Jays catcher and current Sportsnet broadcaster, joins the boys on an off day ahead of Toronto's upcoming homestand. Buck chats about the value of changing the batting order, the signs that a player need more time to develop, what was behind Gausman's poor outing, and how Yariel Rodriguez has reinvented himself in 2025. 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 opens today's show with thoughts on what went wrong for the Blue Jays during their 8-4 blowout at the hands of the Atlanta Braves. Brandon Gaudin, play-by-play voice of the Braves, discusses what's contributed to the team's slow start, how Spencer Strider's pending return will solidify the team's rotation, what to expect from Spencer Schwellenbach on the mound tonight, and the priorities for Alex Anthopoulos. Later, Dan Shulman (22:08), Blue Jays play-by-play voice on Sportsnet, shares his takeaways from yesterday's press conference officially announcing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension. Dan also comments on what's next for Easton Lucas, Yariel Rodriguez' outlook as a reliever, and the state of Toronto's offence. 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 open with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra innings loss to the Red Sox. They listen back to John Schneider's postgame comments about some questionable umpiring calls behind the plate, before teeing up tonight's matchup to open a three-game series against the Orioles. Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Coach Pete Walker (05:55) joins the show to discuss his rotation's historic numbers early on, the challenges that come with pitching in the elements, and what's behind Easton Lucas' strong start. Pete also dives into the effectiveness of Kevin Gausman and Brendon Little, the messaging to the team when calls don't go your way, Nick Sandlin's early returns, and Yariel Rodriguez work out of the bullpen. After the break, Jeff and Kevin examine Anthony Santander's slow start, the troubling weather rolling into Baltimore this evening, and the state of Toronto's offence two weeks into 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this off-day episode celebrating the Blue Jays' sweep of the Nationals to push them atop the American League East! The guys start off with thoughts on how the switch to playing outdoors could impact Toronto's young players as the team heads to New York to take on the Mets. They also chat about the team's standouts and surprises from the first week, the Dodgers' winning ways to kick off the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s form early on. Joe Siddall (24:00), former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys on the heels of the Jays' first homestand of 2025. Joe weighs in on the team's depth contributors, the sustainability of their hot start, early impressions of Alan Roden, George Springer, Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez, Anthony Santander, and Guerrero, before sharing his expectation for the team's upcoming road trip. 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 open the program teeing up this afternoon's snowy series finale against the Nationals in search of a sweep. They begin with thoughts on the Blue Jays' game plan to attack opposing starter Mackenzie Gore, what's behind Anthony Santander's slow start, and Davis Schneider's opportunity in the lineup today. Jeff and Kevin also share their expectations for Easton Lucas ahead of his first start of the season, before looking into how John Schneider has deployed his bullpen early on and José Berríos' bounce-back start last night. The guys chat about Kristian Campbell and Jackson Merrill signing long-term extensions, before Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joins the show (29:55)! Skip shares his view on Lucas getting the ball for today's game, Yariel Rodriguez' efforts out of the 'pen, Jeff Hoffman's early returns, George Springer's hot start, and what's stood out about Alan Roden and Will Wagner. John wraps up by answering this week's fan question from Darrell in Ingersoll! 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.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent discuss Anthony Stolarz's struggles against the Florida Panthers this season, before welcoming in Luke Fox! He weighs in on the Leafs' goaltending situation, Mitch Marner's pursuit of 100 points, and Craig Berube's efforts to massage minutes for Marner and Auston Matthews. Afterwards, Keegan Matheson (25:07) joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays' offensive upside, Bo Bichette's staying power in the leadoff spot, Will Wagner's usage at third base, early returns on the Jays' pitching staff, and the viability of deploying Yariel Rodriguez as a late-game setup man. 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.

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportFantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gets into everything Maple Leafs after a successful weekend in California (6:00). JD and James get into Auston Matthews' recent play, Craig Berube's approach, the depth lines, rest versus accountability, faith in Anthony Stolarz, and what they want to see against the Florida. JD then lists some 'Stats You Should Know' from over the weekend (48:00). Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, Keegan Matheson, analyzes the Blue Jays bullpen and Yariel Rodriguez's place in it, Max Scherzer's thumb injury, Andrés Giménez as a clean-up hitter, George Springer's start, and the torpedo bat (52:00). JD wraps with thoughts on March Madness, before finishing the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)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 open this week on the program looking back on the Blue Jays' opening series of the 2025 season. They dive into Max Scherzer's thumb injury that limited the veteran's debut in Toronto, Yariel Rodriguez' performance out of the bullpen, the options to fill out the rotation, George Springer's change in approach and the lack of power from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their take on the "torpedo bat" the Yankees have implemented. Chris Leroux (31:20), former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the conversation to share his view the new bat technology being utilized, before weighing in on Chris Bassitt's 105-pitch outing and Rodriguez' form in Sunday's series finale. 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.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Jeff Blair to discuss the Blue Jays' season-opening split against the Orioles, Max Scherzer's injury situation, the club's curious decision to part ways with Ryan Yarbrough, expectations for Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez's potential role moving forward, early returns on Will Wagner at third base, and the Yankees' controversial use of “torpedo” bats. Later, Frank Seravalli (26:20) stops by to chat about Niko Mikkola's antics against the Canadiens on Sunday, the top contenders for the Jack Adams Award, if the Maple Leafs would consider deploying a goaltending tandem during the post-season, and Alex Ovechkin inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. 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 begin Friday's show finding some positives from the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to open the regular season. The conversation shifts to the underlying concerns that Opening Day exposed including José Berríos' ugly debut and the lack of offensive power, before looking into how the team can regroup ahead of tonight's game. Later on, Manager John Schneider (21:34) joins the guys to share his view on his club's disappointing start to 2025 and how to combat the volume of home runs given up by the pitching staff. Skip also weighs in on Alan Roden's first major league hit, the challenge Charlie Morton poses tonight, the highs and lows of Alejandro Kirk's first game, Yariel Rodriguez' appearance out of the bullpen, what to expect from Kevin Gausman, George Springer's progress, and Daulton Varsho's timeline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are sick of spring training... bring on the regular season! The guys dive into the Blue Jays 26-man roster to debate those who made the cut and Alejandro Kirk's five-year extension with the club, before sharing their preseason picks for MLB division winners and Wild Card spots. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (28:02) joins the guys to chat about Toronto's roster decisions including Alan Roden's promotion, Ryan Yarbrough's release, and Yariel Rodriguez' outlook for 2025. Shi also shares his view on Kirk's freshly inked contract, what's next for Orelvis Martínez, and who will start in centerfield on Opening Day.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 step into the box on Friday's edition of Blair and Barker with a promising update on Max Scherzer's thumb injury, before sifting through today's Blue Jays lineup. Manager John Schneider (15:56) joins the guys to discuss the latest on Scherzer, before getting into how Bowden Francis can build off of his strong second half of 2024, Yariel Rodriguez' form this spring, and how Will Wagner is fitting in at third base. John also sheds light on the plan leading up to Opening Day, how he wants his team to utilize the Automatic Ball-Strike system, the general reception of ABS from umpires, and who he envisions batting clean-up. Later, Marc Topkin (33:27) of the Tampa Bay Times checks in on Rays as they gear up to play the 2025 season from George Steinbrenner Field. Marc looks into how the minor league park could impact the team's offensive presence, the "big three" in Tampa's lineup, Shane McClanahan's status, and how former Jay Danny Jansen is fitting in. 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 kick off the show with ESPN MLB Writer, Jesse Rogers to discuss Max Scherzer's looming injury and whether Yariel Rodriguez will get the start over Scherzer. Next, they hit on Kyle Tucker's free agency, the state of the A.L. Central and the Chicago Cubs division outlook. Later, Blue Jays Announcer Ben Shulman (27:46) joins the show to weigh in on Scherzer's thumb implications, whether Davis Schneider's impressive spring training will be sustainable, how the Opening Day lineup will look like and debate Yariel Rodriguez's role this 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by discussing Kevin Gausman's 2025 spring training debut today, his expectations for the season, and the importance of a hot start. Next, Blue Jays Central Analyst, Joe Siddall (26:49) joins the show to discuss Gauman's pitching adjustments this spring, they debate what are the Blue Jays' plans with Yariel Rodriguez, Alejandro Kirk's longevity for the season and whether the Jays need to trade for a lead-off man.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 kick off the show with Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Buck Martinez, who discusses Max Scherzer's first spring training start today, what fans can expect from him, how his new relationship with Alejandro Kirk will play out, forecasting Yariel Rodriguez's bullpen season, and the Blue Jays' biggest questions and new additions. In the second half of the hour, Jon Morosi (28:26) of the MLB Network joins the show to discuss Nolan Arenado's trade scenario with the St. Louis Cardinals, how the team needs to get back to winning, and how the Boston Red Sox can be a major threat in the American League 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with a look at the Blue Jays' recently announced Spring Training rotation and lay out expectations for Yariel Rodriguez before going to the Back Leg Line (4:57) to answer listener questions! They get into how big of a distraction a walk year is for players, whether the Jays will regret trading Spencer Horwitz, what defines a 'generational talent,' and much more. Later, the Athletic's Jim Bowden (27:55) joins the show to discuss teams that should be targeting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. next offseason, why the Nationals make sense as a landing spot and whether the door is still open for the Jays on a Vladdy extension. Finally, he weighs in on how the Jays manage contract distractions, the plan for Bo Bichette, and Rafael Devers' commitment to third base in Boston.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.

In the 3rd of 4 grading episodes Justin & Patrick review the rotation. Surprisingly the guys have a disagreement on Kevin Gausman's season. What is Yariel Rodriguez's future role going to be?

Blair and Barker begin the show discussing the Blue Jays' plethora of moves within their coaching staff including letting go of their hitting coach Guillermo Martínez. Then, Padres radio play-by-play voice Jesse Agler (11:45) previews the NL Wild Card between San Diego and Atlanta, what fueled the Padres' second-half push and which player will be an X factor in this series. Afterwards, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez (28:55) jumps on to chat about what he wants to hear from GM Ross Atkins and President Mark Shapiro's end-of-year press conferences, adjustments for Yariel Rodriguez, the importance of Vladdy's next contract, how he views the starting rotation heading into the offseason and some thoughts on the late Pete Rose's career. 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.

Blair and Barker begin the show summing up the Blue Jays' 2024 season, what they want to hear from general manager Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro in their end-of-year press conferences and which of the players acquired and called up since the trade deadline will be starting on opening day in 2025. Then, Blue Jays analyst Caleb Joseph (31:05) jumps on to discuss if there should be a limit on Alejandro Kirk's usage next year, what improvements he'd like to see from Yariel Rodriguez's pitching and Joey Loperfido's hitting, Vlad Jr.'s next contract and if Will Wagner can be the team's opening day leadoff hitter. 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.

Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction 9/28/2024 by Tony T. Marlins at Blue Jays—Darren McCaughan will start for Miami. McCaughan appeared in 11 games in 2023 dealing with an ERA of 6.87 with WHIP of 1.71. The righthander strikes out 13.3% with 7.8% walks. Grounders are 33.1% with 2.13 home runs per nine innings. Yariel Rodriguez to start for Toronto. Rodriguez has 20 starts with an ERA of 4.41 with WHIP of 1.32. The righty is fanning 23.1% with 11% walks. Ground balls sit at 37.1% with 1.21 home runs per nine innings.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction 9/21/2024 by Tony T. Blue Jays at Rays—Yariel Rodriguez will start for Toronto. Rodriguez in 19 starts in 2024 carries an ERA of 4.29 with WHIP of 1.30. The righthander strikes out 23.4% with 10.6% walks. Ground balls sit at 36.8% with 1.16 home runs per nine innings. Taj Bradley is the starter for Tampa Bay. Bradley has 23 starts with an ERA of 4.39 with WHIP of 1.24. The righty is fanning 26.8% with 8.3% walks. Grounders dealt at 41% with 1.56 home runs per nine innings.

Blair and Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (5:55) to share an update on Bo Bichette's progress rehabbing his calf injury, Bowden Francis' September performances and finding consistency on the mound, and how the team has played against playoff-bound opponents. Then, Jays' pitching coach Pete Walker (35:47) stops by to chat about the workload for his starters nearing the end of the season, helping Yariel Rodriguez find success in his outings, Jose Berrios' 2024 starts and what he wants to see from Chad Green when he enters the game. 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 final hour of today's FAN Morning Show hosted by Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kicks off alongside Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith. The trio discuss Spencer Horwitz' recent stretch of play, if Yariel Rodriguez has done enough to secure a spot on the Blue Jays' 2025 roster, striking the perfect mixture of left and right-handed pitchers in a rotation and bullpen, and Bo Bichette's recent comments surrounding his future in Toronto. Later on, NFL insider James Palmer joins the show to share his takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season (26:13). He dives into the Lions' overtime win over the Rams, the growing rivalry between the two teams, the Eagles' start to their new campaign, who could challenge Patrick Mahomes as the league's top quarterback this season, the Steelers' plans behind centre, 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.

Blair and Barker begin the show sharing their to-do list of what they want to see from the 2024 Blue Jays with only 21 games remaining including playing time for Addison Barger in different positions, Bo Bichette's availability and Yariel Rodriguez's pitching. Then, TV play-by-play voice for the Atlanta Braves Brandon Gaudin (25:34) stops by to chat about the importance of their lead-off hitter, Chris Sale's return to form and how manager Brian Snitker has navigated his team 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Yariel Rodriguez's latest outing after picking up the loss at Fenway Park. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine (25:00) discusses the run the Braves have been on despite their numerous injuries, Chris Sale's Cy Young-calibre season, and shares his thoughts on the state of pitching in the game today and the importance of a starting pitcher.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.

Headlines The reds have lost their momentum of mondays win. They fall 10-3 to the Blue jays who hit their season high 5 home runs in one game. George springer had 2 home runs, Kirk, Horwitz, and Jimenez added one a piece Carson Spiers looked terrible. He gave up 9 earned runs on 13 hits in 4 innings. He did strikeout 3 guys. India had two hits, elly had a triple and Marte had 2 hits. Those were the notable offense achievements from last night. Luke Maile did pitch 2 scoreless innings! His era remains at 0.00 Reds and Blue jays have the rubber match tonight where Nick Martinez takes on Yariel Rodriguez. Martinez has a 3.25 era with a 1.05 whip. Rodriguez had a 3.93 era with a 1.29 whip Around the league Dodgers hang on to beat the mariners 6-3 as jason heyward delivered a 3 run home run in the 8th as the dodgers trailed 3-0 early White Sox lose again as Robbie Ray struck out 9 as the giants win 4-1 Rays shutout the A's 1-0. Padres hold on to beat the twins 7-5 Royals fall to the angels 9-5 for their first loss in 6 days Red sox win 6-5 as Duran goes 4-4 with the tie breaking home run in the 8th Pirates shutout the rangers 4-0 Cubs take care of the tigers 3-1 Brewers ace frankie montas tossed 7 innings of 1 hit shoutout baseball against the cardinals. They win 3-2 Braves beat the phillies 3-1 Guardians and yankees played the longest game of the season and the guardians win 9-5 in 12 innings Diamondbacks beat the marlins. The marlins will be starting 38 year old johnny cueto today NFL news Pete carroll is returning to USC! He will be teaching a class Flores said that tua's words hit hard and that he has evolved Aaron rodgers said the jets camp this year was one of the most taxing of his career Cee dee lamb is having promising talks with the cowboys on getting a deal done

Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss Bowden Francis hitting his stride and Yariel Rodriguez's last start vs. the Cubs. Lewie Pollis (31:46) gives his thoughts on a theorized 6-inning minimum for starting pitchers. Davy Andrews (49:53) updates on where the Minnesota Twins stand as they aim for a Central Division title. In the final segment, Patrick Dubuque (1:17:41) weighs in on the 6-inning minimum debate and whether or not the Montreal Expos were robbed of a World Series in 1994.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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Julia Kreuz to discuss Will Wagner's hot MLB start and the win vs. the Angels. New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Charles McAdoo (29:41) discusses the trade to Toronto and how a mentality shift helped his game. Sam Dykstra (50:10) explains why MLB Pipelines ranked the Blue Jays' farm system 24th. In the final segment, Nick Pollack (1:15:55) analyzes how good Yariel Rodriguez and Bowden Francis could be as starters.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.

Robbie Ray had an awesome season debut at the Dodgers (3:16). ... Vlad Jr. has hit much better since the start of June (9:38). ... Xander Bogaerts is racking up the hits since returning (14:00). ... News (19:31): Christian Yelich went on the IL with that back injury and might need surgery. ... The Rockies exploded for 20 runs against Nick Pivetta (29:05). ... Gerrit Cole struggled again with the Mets (35:10). ... Let's talk waiver wire hitters, starting with corner infielders (43:35). ... Yariel Rodriguez has pitched well in July (51:00). ... This or that, starting pitcher edition (55:26)? ... These hitters are streaking (1:00:57)! ... Let's wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:03:22). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker assess the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the Rays in game one of their series; notably Jose Berrios' performance where he lasted 4.2 innings and walked six Tampa Bay hitters. Sportsnet's Joe Siddall (29:08) looks ahead to Yariel Rodriguez's upcoming start, his work with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate, and what he's seen out of Leo Jimenez since his promotion to the big leagues.  To end the hour, Jeff & Kevin discuss Toronto's top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann and the second and third medical opinions he's receiving on his arm.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 Julia Kreuz are joined by the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, to discuss what he likes about Yariel Rodriguez and Chris Bassitt (3:50). Ryan Spilborghs previews the Blue Jays-Tigers series and ponders if Bo Bichette will be traded at the deadline (33:31). Jason Beck provides insight on the state of the Tigers (50:29). In the final segment, Sho and Julia revisit their predictions and look ahead to the second half. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman (3:15) to chat about the steps for Spencer Horwitz to become an everyday player, why Daulton Varsho could be the team's future centre fielder, Chad Green's trade value and his first impressions of Leo Jiménez. Then, Blair and Barker share their thoughts on Tim Mayza signing with the New York Yankees on a minor-league deal. Afterwards, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (26:25) stops by to discuss the factors of a successful outing from Yusei Kikuchi, the changes Yariel Rodriguez made to his pitch mix, when he knows it's time to talk to his pitchers on adjusting their approach and his relationship with Chris Bassitt and how he's grown as a starter. 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.

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 678, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) to recap the Week 16 FAAB, some playing time situations, and more. Some Players Discussed- Brooks Lee James Wood Xander Bogaerts Rowdy Tellez Colin Rea Jose Quintana Yariel Rodriguez James Outman Ben RiceMany More

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to look at George Springer's journey to finding a groove at the plate and Yariel Rodriguez's strong recent outings. Geoff Pontes (30:32) discusses Baseball America's Top 100 MLB Prospects including the Blue Jays' latest top 30. Craig Goldstein (56:32)provides the state of the Dodgers and how Bo Bichette would hypothetically fit. In the final segment, Davy Andrews (1:19:43) analyzes the surging Minnesota Twins and what he's learned using the MLB's new bat-tracking data. 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.

(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms(4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda's hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list(15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting lineup, DJ Herz demoted, Tommy Edman's rehab assignment, possible Rangers trades(37:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: James Wood, Rowdy Tellez, Ben Rice, Leody Taveras, Luis Garcia, Heston Kjerstad(53:45) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, Yariel Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Andre Pallante

Brenton Doyle continued his breakout season (3:00)! ... Hunter Brown turned in yet another quality start (5:56). ... James Wood looked pretty good in his debut (8:47). ... News (13:45): Vlad Jr. was out of the lineup on Monday. ... Do we have any interest in adding David Peterson or Yariel Rodriguez (19:58)? ... MacKenzie Gore just had another great start and Alex Bregman has turned things around (25:27). ... Who were the June leaders in each 5x5 category (36:53)? ... Let's play Name That Player (42;58)! ... We answer some of your mailbag questions (57:53). ... Let's wrap up with bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:03:20). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Isiah Kiner-Falefa hitting the IL after missing yesterday's game on Canada Day. Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum (27:38) comments on the Houston's recent play and if he sees similarities between Hunter Brown and veteran ‘Stros starter Justin Verlander. Buck Martinez (1:07:36) checks-in from Rogers Centre ahead of first pitch to discuss Yariel Rodriguez's standout start and what he expects from Jose Berrios taking the mound in Game 2 vs. Houston.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.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker to discuss the upcoming series against the Guardians kicking off tonight. He gets into the decision to put Orelvis Martinez in for his long-awaited debut and what he can bring to the lineup. Then, the skipper discusses Yariel Rodriguez making his first start since late April and what he expects from him. Finally, he weighs in on the team's home run problems on both sides of the ball, Springer's struggles, how Vladdy can find more consistency at the plate 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.

Seth Lugo just beat the Dodgers on Saturday, cementing his status as the most profitable mid-round starting pitcher this season so far. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson analyze Lugo's season so far and other mid-round profit sources. --- 00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - Significant Notes 00:50 - Yimi Garcia got good MRI news but wound up on the IL anyways 04:45 - Bo Bichette to the IL 12:30 - Yariel Rodriguez to join Blue Jays rotation this weekend 13:45 - Justin Verlander to the IL 20:15 - Johan Rojas sent down, so David Dahl is a lineup regular…..Trea Turner is back….. 22:40 - Gerrit Cole officially returning tomorrow….. Anthony Rizzo out 4-6 weeks 27:20 - Corbin Carroll may return today 31:00 - Continuation from last week…. 31:30 - R19: No hitters / Paul Skenes & Jordan Hicks 36:40 - R18: Luis Rengifo & Giancarlo Stanton; Seth Lugo & Jack Flaherty 46:00 - R17: Ryan Mountcastle, Ryan McMahon, Ryan Jeffers; no pitcher 48:30 - R16: Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Nick Lodolo 52:00 - R15: Jeremy Peña, Starling Marte, Taylor Ward; Gavin Stone 57:00 - R14: Isaac Paredes; Kyle Finnegan 59:30 - R13: Nolan Gorman, Daulton Varsho, Vinnie Pasquantino; Bryan Woo 1:03:30 - R12: Marcell Ozuna, Maikel Garcia; Mason Miller 1:08:45 - R11: Christopher Morel, Anthony Santander, Riley Greene; Mitch Keller 1:11:00 - R10: Sal Perez; Jose Berrios, Bryce Miller --- Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up. ---- Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 675, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) to recap the Week 13 FAAB, recent playing time fallout, and more. Some Players Discussed- David Hamilton Ryan Stanek Cade Povich Charlie Blackmon Willson Contreras DJ Herz Yariel Rodriguez Many More

(1:30) – Top Headlines: J.T. Realmuto to undergo knee surgery, Drew Thorpe debuts with White Sox, Dodgers trade for Cavan Biggio, Orioles send Connor Norby down(22:10) - More News & Notes: Masataka Yoshida and Geraldo Perdomo return, Edwin Diaz to be activated Thursday, possible Yariel Rodriguez start for Blue Jays(29:50) – Curious Home Run/Fly Ball Rate players: Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Eugenio Suarez, Spencer Steer, Vinnie Pasquantino, Nolan Arenado, and Brenton Doyle(1:03:30) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Ranking options for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

It's Episode 12 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of.Players and Topics Discussed:Paternity Leave on a Monday (Harper, Machado)Wasted FAAB on Yariel Rodriguez and Spencer Turnbull?Goldy and the CardinalsOrelvis Martinez HypeHeston Kjerstad promotionVlad & Jason run a 24-round ROS Closer Draft!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 666, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to recap the Week 4 FAAB, talk about some recent news, and more. Some Players Discussed- Jose Soriano Ryan Feltner Jose Butto Kirby Yates Jeff Hoffman Colton Cowser Yariel Rodriguez Brandon Marsh Many More

Michael Busch has homered in four straight games (2:10)! ... Colton Cowser continues to crush it (8:55). ... MacKenzie Gore is off to a great start (10:50). ... Let's rank six breakout pitchers from early in the season (13:25). ... Max Meyer or Gavin Stone (22:55)? ... Spencer Strider is out for the season (28:44). ... News (30:48): Bobby Miller went on the IL with a shoulder injury. ... Lars Nootbaar is back (44:01)! ... Any interest in Paul Blackburn or Javier Assad (51:50)? What about Yariel Rodriguez and Jose Butto? ... Start or sit Kevin Gausman, Blake Snell and Jesus Luzardo this week (57:42)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:00:20). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 14, 2024Segment 1 – Review Weekend GamesAdditional Questions and Observations1.Holliday has been struggling and over his first three games he's 0 for 11 with seven strikeouts. Please ease the nerves of Holliday's fantasy managers.2.Talk about struggling, Maikel Garcia has been struggling. Do you think he'll be dropped from the top of the lineup? Demoted??3.Yariel Rodriguez started Saturday's game and looked great. 3.2 IP 1 ER, 6K.a.Kevin Gausman continues to struggle. At least his velo was back. He's got NY this week. Do you sit him?4.Bobby Miller hits the IL with shoulder inflammation. Of course, he did.5.Ronel Blanco gave up a run. I didn't think this was allowed…6.Your call on MacKenzie Gore continues to look really good. He was great on Saturday. Granted it was against the A's, but the stuff looks great. Is he starting to put it together?7.Talk about great. How about Nick Lodolo's first outing of the season? In 5.2 IP, he gave up one hit and struck out 10! Holy Moly. Can this guy stay healthy?Segment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

How do we go about making rankings and how should you use them (2:40)? ... Why is Scott lower on Josh Jung (14:21)? ... What should we expect from Walker Buehler (21:20)? ... Why is Chris so high on Riley Greene (28:06)? ... What kind of ERA will we get from Aaron Nola (33:50)? ... News (40:05): the Blue Jays are signing Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez. ... Why is Chris lower on both Jackson Chourio and Cole Ragans (47:05)? ... Will George Kirby take that next step (52:50)? ... Is the league catching up to Joe Ryan (58:30)? ... Is there a huge difference between Ryan and Bailey Ober (1:02:40)? To display your continued support of the show, please vote Fantasy Baseball Today in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Baseball Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices