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Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after every game and fielding listener calls and texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz at 10am-12pm.
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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the weekend’s action, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home runs, the raucous atmosphere at Rogers Centre, and Trey Yesavage’s sensational playoff debut. Afterwards, WFAN660’s Keith McPherson (29:34) provides the Yankees’ side of the weekend as we look ahead to Game 3. Afterwards, 2009 MLB All-Star Carlos Pena (50:10) discusses Guerrero Jr.’s incredible weekend, mental preparation for the postseason, Yesavage’s stuff and more. Lastly, Yesavage’s former coach at East Carolina, Cliff Godwin (1:15:54), joins to reflect on ways he knew the rookie pitcher was going to be special. 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' 13-7 win over the Yankees as Toronto takes a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage, who struck out 11 without allowing a hit over 5.1 IP in a historic start for a rookie - why did the Yankees have nothing against him? Was it the right move for John Schneider to take him out in the sixth inning? They also get into the offence exploding against Max Fried and Will Warren, including two home runs for Daulton Varsho, an early homer for Ernie Clement, and the first-ever postseason grand slam from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is Vladdy rewriting his own playoff legacy? Plus, they chat about the bullpen usage - was there anything to the late rally off the Jays' low leverage arms? 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' 10-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the late offensive explosion - how important were those late-game swings from Nathan Lukes and Andrés Giménez? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his first career postseason home run, and Alejandro Kirk coming through again with a pair of long bombs. Plus, they chat about Kevin Gausman grabbing the win, the bullpen looking sharp, and what's to come in Game 2. 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Game 3 between Boston and New York, the Yankees’ matchup and roster questions facing John Schneider to prepare for the Bronx Bombers (33:13). Afterwards, 2009 World Series Champion Joba Chamberlain (51:09) breaks down Cam Schlittler’s huge Game 3 performance, New York’s roster, and keys to success in the postseason as a pitcher. Lastly, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz (1:15:06) shares what Yankees Stadium was like during Game 3 and shares thoughts on Trey Yesavage pitching in the postseason and how to approach Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by Joe Siddall to discuss the Blue Jays’ rotation, the benefits of intrasquad games, and Toronto heading into the postseason. Afterwards, The Score’s Brandon Wile (31:39) previews Game 3 between the Red Sox and Yankees. Afterwards, comedian Roy Wood Jr. (51:10) joins to break down the Cubs ahead of Game 3 vs. the Padres, and how sport unites fans. Lastly, former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar (1:20:09) discusses playoff baseball, postseason games in Toronto 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 affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Tom Henke to discuss the runs in the early 90’s and watching Toronto become baseball crazy. Former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (24:59) discusses finding calm in pressure situations and the 2015 Blue Jays. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Ben Clemens (51:24) bounces around the wild matchups. Lastly, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (1:15:29) breaks down the memorable Game 1s from Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet, along with who’s a better matchup for Toronto between Boston and 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 affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz and Mike Petriello in the first hour to preview the Wild Card Series and discuss the Blue Jays heading into the postseason. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (26:41) joins the show to tee up the start of the MLB Postseason. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (49:59) comes in-studio to break down options for Toronto’s ALDS roster and decisions facing John Schneider as they prepare for the Red Sox or Yankees (1:17:52). 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 and Julia Kreuz celebrate the Blue Jays clinching the AL East and the top seed, discussing the atmosphere at Rogers Centre and the team's identity. They cover Alejandro Kirk's adjustment, the bullpen's performance, and Trey Yesavage's rise, alongside the impact of the bye on the rotation and health strategy (26:18). Sportsnet’s Chris Black (52:31) joins to assess the regular season and argue for John Schneider as Manager of the Year, highlighting Ernie Clement's role, George Springer's surprising swing, and the significance of 94 wins in the division. Finally, The Athletic’s Levi Weaver (1:16:07) discusses the final week's chaos, late game collapses and surges, and how the AL's competitiveness affects deadline strategies.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' season finale, a 13-4 blowout win over the Rays to clinch both the AL East and the top seed in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk leading the team with six RBI, including a grand slam in the first inning - how important is his resurgence going into the playoffs? They discuss the resilience of the team all year, John Schneider's job as manager, the bullpen coming through in big moments, Kevin Gausman's start and what lies ahead for him, who the team MVP has been, and much more. Plus, we hear from inside the clubhouse celebrations, as Sportsnet's Hazel Mae interviews members of 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.
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Rays to set up Game 162 - win, and Toronto will clinch the American League East! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage coming through for his first major league win - how impressive is it that the rookie shut down the Rays in such an important game? Where (and when) will Yesavage pitch next in 2025? They discuss the offence, including big games from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, and get into Alejandro Kirk smashing the second-longest home run of his career. Plus, they chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence, the bullpen locking things down at the end of the game, Kevin Gausman making the start in Game 162, and take a look around MLB as the season approaches the final 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 break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Rays to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the big night from Nathan Lukes, who clobbered a two-run bomb that held up as the game-winner - how important is it to get contributions from the two-hole again? They get into Jeff Hoffman's wild outing - despite him locking down the save, could the closer situation change for the playoffs? Plus, with only two games to go, what are the scenarios lying ahead for the starting rotation on Sunday? 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the Red Sox, where Louis Varland and Eric Lauer held things down, and the bats woke up in the 6th. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch (30:25) joins to preview the Yankees ahead of their series vs. the Orioles. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:30) describes the atmosphere around the team after the win, Daulton Varsho responding against a lefty and the weekend ahead. Lastly, Apple TV’s Heidi Watney (1:14:55) provides the state of the Rays and what Clayton Kershaw’s final start was like. 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.
1Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox in the series finale! They take your calls and texts, and they get into the Jays bullpen who completed six perfect innings - what was clicking for Louis Varland, Eric Lauer, and the rest of the relievers tonight? Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho smashing a grand slam, George Springer with a two-run bomb, and Anthony Santander narrowly missing a grand slam of his own earlier in 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s rough first inning, John Schneider’s comments postgame, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent struggles and the decision to have a bullpen day and push Shane Bieber’s start back to Friday. Afterwards, Hannah Keyser (31:38) discusses the MLB's implementation of the ABS Challenge System in 2026 and new rules protecting teenagers from overusing their arms. The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (54:08) pops in to talk about Scherzer’s start and how Toronto has lined up the rest of their starters for the remainder of the regular season. Lastly, the Athletic’s. Cody Stavenhagen (1:15:04) notes what has stood out in the Detroit Tigers’ squandering of a 12-game lead on the Cleveland Guardians for the A.L. Central crown. 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' 7-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game with a startling lack of offence - what can be gleaned from this extended slump after the bats were hot for most of the year? They discuss the Yankees dispatching the White Sox to finish the evening tied with the Blue Jays atop the division (tiebreaker notwithstanding), get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Popkins both getting ejected late in the game, and discuss Max Scherzer allowing ten hits and four earned runs in five innings of work. Plus, if the Jays have to play important games down the stretch, how does that set up the rotation for the playoffs if the team ends up in a Wild Card? 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Red Sox, where Toronto couldn’t drive in runs, and George Springer had a clear double called foul. They also discuss the surprising decision to DFA Alek Manoah. Afterwards, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo (31:28) joins to break down what’s gone into the Red Sox’s turnaround, the team’s pitching behind Garrett Crochet. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:17) joins to give his thoughts on the Manoah move, the lack of run production and what he’s expecting from Max Scherzer tonight. Lastly, the Athletic’s Zack Meisel (1:15:48) describes how the Guardians have made up a 12-game deficit and are in the running for the AL Central. 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' 4-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of offence - what's going on? They also discuss some suspect umpire decisions that contributed to the loss, and get into the Yankees' walk-off win over the White Sox as the division lead narrows further. Plus, they get into the pre-game news that Alek Manoah has been designated for assignment - why was that decision made now as opposed to in the offseason? 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by 2007 World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon to discuss Boston’s starting rotation and the keys to relief pitching when you don’t have your best stuff. The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans (26:47) talks about the surprising Cincinnati Reds, who’ve found themselves in a playoff spot as the Mets snowball. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:15) looks at how the Blue Jays have built their roster and what happens once Anthony Santander returns to the roster. Lastly, former Blue Jay B.J. Ryan (1:15:51) shares Roy Halladay stories, explains why Toronto was a memorable experience for him, and discusses getting outs in big situations. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays finally clinched a playoff spot. They also look at the math for Toronto to clinch the A.L. East. Afterwards, Chad Jennings (31:49) of The Athletic discusses the playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (51:56) talks about Jose Berrios moving to the bullpen, Chris Bassitt heading to the IL and the week ahead for Toronto. Lastly, WFAN 660 host Keith McPherson (1:16:49) discusses the Yankees’ late-season surge for the division crown and their chances of overtaking the Blue Jays with only a few games remaining. 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 Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Royals to officially punch their ticket to the 2025 MLB Playoffs! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team's champagne-soaked celebrations - even with the division title still ahead, how great is it to see the team clinch a playoff spot just a year after finishing dead last in the AL East? They get into the win itself, including the controversial Daulton Varsho non-catch, some timely hitting from the bottom of the order, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a two-run double, Trey Yesavage making his second career start, and both Eric Lauer and Seranthony Domínguez looking good in relief. Plus, we go inside the visiting clubhouse, as Arden Zwelling chats with members of the playoff-bound Blue Jays. 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.
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a show before the gʻame and after
blue jays aren't going to blow this season in playoffs. they'll do it now.
got it. Twang. Golf
just like 33 percent. good in baseball bad in life.
I can't wait till opening day!!!