Blair & Barker

Orioles analyst and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' penultimate series of the regular season in Baltimore (0:24). They discuss the role weather may play at Camden Yards, how pitchers deal with rain delays disrupting their routines, how the Orioles' front office will react to their disappointing year in the offseason, and Coby Mayo's star ceiling. Jeff and Kevin tune into John Schneider's availability before welcoming Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph into the studio (27:30). He weighs in on Cease's injury, what to expect from Trey Yesavage in his return, how Alejandro Kirk can call a more efficient game, and José Soriano's pitch sequencing.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this edition sharing their reactions to the Blue Jays losing two of three over the weekend in Texas. They discuss the injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whether Cease will make another start this season, the Jays’ postseason chances with just six games remaining, and how the lineup needs to change this offseason. Then, Jeff and Kevin welcome former Twins GM and co-host of Rosters to Rings, Thad Levine (31:01). He touches on the impact of Dylan Cease missing his next start, how concerning his velocity dip is, what the Jays' outlook is, his worries around Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and whether the Brewers' regular season success will hold up in the playoffs.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (1:47) joins Blair and Barker to discuss the penultimate weekend of the regular season, and what the Jays need to do to win the Wild Card race. He discusses Dylan Cease's concerning finish, potential consequences in Toronto if the Blue Jays miss the playoffs, and whether the Dodgers are vulnerable heading into the postseason. Later, Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant stops by (30:45) to share a Rangers POV of the Blue Jays' weekend series, discuss how Justin Foscue has revitalized their lineup, and break down what the Jays' bats can expect from the top of Texas' 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker tee up the Blue Jays' pivotal weekend series against the Texas Rangers. They discuss what it'll take from the Jays to get a playoff spot with just nine games remaining, the nasty collision between Mets' Jared Young and Nolan McLean, their expectations for Dylan Cease in the series opener, and how the Jays attack the top of the Rangers' rotation. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show from Arlington (26:21) to discuss what recent call-up José Rodríguez can bring to the team, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage's progress, how Cease is dealing with his velocity dip, whether he'll be more aggressive with in-game decisions in the final stretch, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB executive David Samson (0:38) joins Blair and Barker to kick off the second hour. He weighs in on whether this is finally the Brewers' year, Kyle Tucker's down season, why the Blue Jays shouldn't overreact and over-correct in the offseason, and Pete Alonso's getting a curtain call on the road in Queens. Then, Jeff and Kevin react to Anthony Santander's latest setback before ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers stops by (28:00) to discuss the White Sox's path to reclaiming the top spot in the AL Central in the final stretch of the season, Munetaka Murakami's recent struggles, and what he's learned about Pete Crow-Armstrong during his MVP-level campaign.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.