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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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for Bichette? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette’s season, and Vladimir Guerrero’s swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells’ time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, focusing on left-handed bats, Kevin Gausman’s matchup against the Yankees, and more. Former Yankee Joba Chamberlain (51:23) shares insights on high-leverage pitching and the World Series experience before Suzyn Waldman (1:14:13) from WFAN Sports Radio reflects on her career and the Yankees bullpen concerns.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.
1Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Shane Bieber rebounding after a rough 2nd inning, an abundance of homers and the decision to remove Tommy Nance in favour of Ryan Borucki. Afterwards, Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (30:45) pops by to talk about his Blue Jays fandom and the band. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:21) discusses Toronto’s relief pitching and some trends he’s noticing around the league. Lastly, the Athletics’ Levi Weaver (1:16:34) examines the playoff races around the MLB, the Framber Valdez incident, Aroldis Chapman's realization that he can locate pitches, 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Addison Barger - will this offence stay hot going forward? Plus, they get into a gutsy start from Shane Bieber, discuss the bullpen giving up some runs late (again), and look ahead to the Yankees series beginning Friday. 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 a wild Tuesday game where Jose Berrios got shelled, the bullpen came through, and the bats came alive. The Athletics' C. Trent Rosecrans (31:33) updates on the youth movement of the Reds. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:10) provides thoughts on the trust level in Jeff Hoffman and the likelihood Trey Yesavage makes his way to the Blue Jays after coming out of the bullpen with the Bisons on Tuesday. Lastly, Savannah Bananas pitcher and professional baseball player Kelsie Whitmore (1:15:06) discusses her experience with the Bananas, the upcoming Women’s Professional Baseball League, and her time with the U.S. national 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 affiliate.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) over just two innings of work - is he injured, or did the long layoff affect him? Plus, they get into George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Daulton Varsho all smashing some longballs - does that alleviate any concern about the offence going forward? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss what the numbers suggest is going on with the Blue Jays’ bullpen, Bo Bichette’s heater and outfield defence and more (25:23). Afterwards, Ben Clemens (50:58) of Fangraphs analyzes the value of bullpen arms, Jonah Tong’s unique delivery, and Justin Verlander, along with a cast of future Hall of Famers, still getting it done. Lastly, Neil Paine (1:20:46) comes on to discuss the state of the AL East, what a deep dive into past World Series champions revealed 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Reds in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bottom of the ninth - should Tommy Nance have stayed in the game over Brendon Little? Was there another relief option to go to other than Little? They get into Chris Bassitt's quality start, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho launching some late home runs, and the news that Eric Lauer is moving into the bullpen as the team transitions back to a five-man rotation. 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 breaks down the weekend’s action where Toronto lost two of three to Milwaukee, before actor Jake Goldsbie (10:15) joins to discuss the Blue Jays’ 2025 season. Afterwards, Andrew Mearns (34:55) of Pinstripe Alley analyzes what is behind the New York Yankees winning seven of their last ten games. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (51:10) pops in-studio to discuss the Brewers series, Toronto’s wonky bullpen, and the remaining games in September. Lastly, Reds broadcaster Tommy Thrall (01:14:32) previews the Cincinnati Reds, who have a bright future, but have struggled of late as they welcome the 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.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Brewers to salvage the series finale in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen bouncing back - does Tommy Nance deserve more higher leverage outings following his fifth inning Houdini act? Who is in the circle of trust after Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez looked good today? They discuss the offence coming up big, including great days for Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and George Springer, and also discuss the waiver pickup of Isiah Kiner-Falefa before the game. Plus, with rosters expanding tomorrow, they get into the cases for relievers such as Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, Lazaro Estrada, and Adam Macko potentially being called up at one point or another. 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' 4-1 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up two home runs in the top of the ninth inning to lose the game - is it time to press the panic button with him as the team's closer? Who are the best internal candidates to replace him right now - could Seranthony Domínguez get a shot as the closer in the short-term? They also discuss the offence only scratching across a single run, and get to Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball. Plus, we hear from Jeff Hoffman himself post-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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Shane Bieber's start - with only two earned runs in 5.1 IP, how did they feel about his second start, and why did he get pulled after 92 pitches? They discuss the bullpen continuing to be leaky, and also get into Daulton Varsho being hit by a pitch and getting taken out of the game immediately afterwards. 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 Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer to discuss Pat Murphy’s impact on team culture, who’s closing games for the Brew Crew and their play since winning 14 in a row. MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger (26:36) pops in to give his thoughts on Shane Bieber, Alejandro Kirk’s new deal that’s looking pretty good now and Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy. Following that, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:04) talks about the bullpen struggles and how the starting rotation will play out the rest of the season. Lastly, MLB.com’s Mike Petriello (1:15:25) talks about George Springer’s season and the uniqueness of how Milwaukee has built its roster into a contender. 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 all the chaos in Wednesday night’s Blue Jays win. They give their thoughts on Eric Lauer’s start, Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl providing big outs, Barger’s huge 8th inning double, Ty France’s pinch-hit home run and more. Following that, former Blue Jay and new member of the Brewers’ Wall of Honour, John Axford (29:43), reflects on his memorable weekend and MLB career. 2011 MLB All-Star Alex Avila (50:18) breaks down why Alejandro Kirk is a top-tier catcher, catching Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber’s nasty stuff. Lastly, Amazin’ Avenue’s Richard Staff (1:17:51) updates on the Mets and previews the MLB debut of Canada’s Jonah Tong on Friday.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 Toronto Blue Jays’ 9–8 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and dig into Ty France’s pinch-hit jolt against the team that traded him and Addison Barger’s go-ahead two-run double. They also hit Davis Schneider’s two moonshots, Jeff Hoffman’s bounce-back save, and what this weekend’s test vs. Milwaukee could reveal.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 discuss Jeff Hoffman’s 9th inning meltdown, the bullpen’s recent struggles, and George Springer mashing. Afterwards, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen (30:15) talks Riley Green, Tarik Skubal and the Tigers with a month remaining before the postseason. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:24) pops by to dive into the bullpen, Hoffman and Eric Lauer. Lastly, former MLB 1st baseman Cody Decker (1:15:02) discusses the Blue Jays and a few of the notable playoff races. 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 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jeff Hoffman's outing to forget, as he surrendered a 4-3 lead and coughed up four runs in the ninth inning. They discuss John Schneider's overall bullpen deployment, their level of concern with the relief group moving forward, and a silver lining to be found in George Springer's multi-homer night.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 kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays’ victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting key moments like Andrés Giménez’ home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s return. Kyle Glaser (31:11) then analyzes the San Diego Padres' performance after their series with the Dodgers and their prospect outlook. Former Twins 3rd baseman Corey Koskie (50:42) shares insights on his career, defensive growth and what he likes in the 2025 Blue Jays. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:15:28) previews tonight’s game against the Twins, focusing on Daulton Varsho and Guerrero Jr.’s offensive success.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' 10-4 win over the Twins to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence breaking through, including Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk both going yard off Joe Ryan. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in two runs in his return to the starting lineup, Nathan Lukes with a two-RBI night, and Max Scherzer giving up four earned runs over six innings of work. Plus, how important is it this year of all years for the Jays to win the division and get a first-round bye? 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing Shane Bieber’s impressive season debut and the Blue Jays’ recent road trip. Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:55) joins to share his insights on Bieber, Eric Lauer's usage, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential return against the Twins. Jon Morosi (50:58) then analyzes Bieber's performance, the Yankees' struggles, and MLB's Reliever of the Year Award. Finally, Joon Lee (1:16:32) recaps the Red Sox vs. Yankees series and assesses the Red Sox bullpen's postseason viability.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.
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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!!!