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Blue Jays Talk

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600 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the heart of Toronto baseball with "Blue Jays Talk," the ultimate podcast for passionate Blue Jays fans. Hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker, and Sho Alli deliver insightful game recaps, dissecting every thrilling moment and tough loss, like the recent 8-3 defeat against the Phillies. The show stands out with its interactive format, inviting listener calls and texts that spark dynamic discussions. Join the conversation during "Jays Talk Plus," where Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz delve deeper into player performances and team strategies. Notable guests such as Joe Siddall enrich the dialogue, offering expert analysis on emerging talents like Addison Barger and pitching prospects like Bowden Francis. Whether you're analyzing stats or sharing fan experiences, "Blue Jays Talk" brings the community together, providing a unique blend of analysis, interaction, and insider access that keeps listeners coming back for more. Tune in and elevate your Blue Jays experience!

#1

Jays Win Streak Snapped as Francis Falters vs. Phillies

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Bowden Francis, who gave up seven earned runs in less than two innings of work - is his time in the starting rotation over? If it is, are there any real options to replace him? They do get into the few positives, including Eric Lauer's relief outing, Addison Barger mashing his sixth home run in his fourth straight game, and Davis Schneider going yard for the first time 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.

2025-06-04•30mins
#2

JTP: Barger, Prospect Report & Ryan Dempster

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Joe Siddall to discuss Addison Barger and Bowden Francis ahead of his start vs. the Phillies. Doug Fox (26:31) updates on prospects who are buzzing in the Blue Jays’ farm system. David Adler (52:13) discusses changes to Barger’s batting stance, Vladimir Guerrero’s swing path and more. Afterwards, Ryan Dempster (1:15:03) talks Cubs, Phillies and going undercover as a Cardinals 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 affiliate.

2025-06-03•1hr 39mins
#3

JTP: An A’s Mop, Carlos Pena & Keegan Matheson

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-game sweep of the Athletics, where the bats showed a level of consistency that the team hasn’t seen this season. Next, Carlos Pena (33:56) joins to break down a hitter’s mentality, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and plenty more. Afterwards, Keegan Matheson pops in-studio to discuss his new Blue Jays book (53:33), which can be purchased on Tuesday. In the final segment, Blake, Julia, and Keegan discuss Addison Barger, Yariel Rodriguez and other topics around the state of the team (1:20:53). 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.

2025-06-02•1hr 39mins
#4

How Sweep It Is: Jays Stage Comeback to Grab Fifth Straight Win

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Athletics to complete the four-game series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Addison Barger smashing a three-run bomb to give the Jays a lead - with Andrés Giménez on his way back, how do you juggle playing Barger alongside Giménez and Ernie Clement moving forward, given how well Barger has been playing? What does that roster configuration look like with the Phillies and Twins coming up? They discuss the rest of the Jays' six-run eighth inning, get into George Springer's snafu at third base, and chat about the pitching, including Chad Green, Mason Fluharty, and the first outing of the year from Erik Swanson. 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.

2025-06-01•54mins
#5

Two Springer Dingers Help Jays to Series Win vs. Athletics

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 win over the Athletics to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a tough injury for Daulton Varsho, who left the game with a hamstring strain - if he misses any length of time, what are the team's options? Plus, they react live on-air to Davis Schneider being pulled from the Bisons game in the first inning - is he going to be the solution? They discuss Jeff Hoffman giving up a two-run bomb in the ninth but still coming away with the save - should Yariel Rodríguez, who looked good again, get save opportunities moving forward? They discuss four home runs, one from Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, and two from George Springer - what does the team need from Springer moving forward if Varsho is to miss time? To wrap up, some trivia for a George Springer football replica jersey giveaway! 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.

2025-05-31•59mins
#6

Jays Get Back Above .500 w/ Third Straight Win

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-7 over the Athletics to extend their winning streak to three games! They take your calls, and get to the offence continuing to look good, as (almost) every player in the starting lineup registered an RBI. They get into a somewhat shaky start for Chris Bassitt, who let up five earned runs in five innings of work, and also discuss Anthony Santander being put on the IL. 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.

2025-05-31•28mins
#7

JTP: Holy Homers, Davis Schneider, & Cricket Day at the Park

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the home run barrage by the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement mimicking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run shuffle and Jose Berrios feeling and looking good on the mound vs. the A’s. Davis Schneider (29:50) joins the show to outline how his time with the Bisons has gone and his future with the Blue Jays. Sam Blum (50:11) pops by to comment on Mike Trout’s return, Kenley Jansen’s quest for 500 saves and whether Taylor Ward could be on the trade block. Lastly, Cricket Day at the Park is on Saturday, and Rahul Srinivasan (1:17:54), CEO of Boundaries North, reflects on the state of Cricket, its future and how events like this grow the sport. 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.

2025-05-30•1hr 39mins
#8

Jays Thrash Athletics in Series Opener

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-0 shellacking of the Athletics to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls, and get right to the offence - even with an eye-popping number of runs scored, what were the bats doing that can be carried forward? They discuss great outcomes for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Ernie Clement, all of whom hit home runs, and also discuss a great outing for José Berríos, who two hits and no runs while racking up nine strikeouts in six innings of work. 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.

2025-05-30•26mins

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#9

JTP: A Bichette Blast, Jon Morosi & State of the A’s

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ win, where Bo Bichette hit a pinch-hit homer in the 9th and the bullpen delivered a gem. Jake Mintz (30:00) joins to discuss attending one of Shohei Ohtani’s throwing sessions. Jessica Kleinschmidt (50:39) sets up Lawrence Butler, Jacob Lopez and the Athletics ahead of their 4-game series vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, Jon Morosi (1:16:20) previews the doubleheader between the Phillies and Braves and looks at the state of 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.

2025-05-29•1hr 39mins
#10

Bo Blasts Bench Bomb, Bullpen Throws One-Hit Gem

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Rangers to take the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Bo Bichette's late-game pinch-hit home run to deliver the game's only runs - does that mean the back issue isn't as big a problem as previously thought? They also discuss the outstanding bullpen game, as Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Braydon Fisher, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman combine for one hit and 13 strikeouts. Plus, how can the Jays be more efficient with their high payroll levels going forward both this year and in future 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.

2025-05-29•34mins
#11

JTP: Francis Rebounds + a Stagnant Offence

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the situations where the Blue Jays left runners on base vs. Texas and analyze why Toronto doesn’t achieve a lot of extra-base hits. Paul Hembekides (26:42) breaks down Juan Soto’s ups and downs and Kyle Schwarber’s success vs. lefties. Jonah Birenbaum (50:27) looks at George Springer’s recent cold streak and discusses the conversation he had with Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala. Lastly, Rowan Kavner (1:18:20) reflects on his recent features about Logan O’Hoppe and Spencer Torkelson. 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.

2025-05-28•1hr 39mins
#12

Francis Bounces Back, Jays Bats Shut Down by Rangers Bullpen

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss vs. the Rangers to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance of the offence - what more is there to say? How can it be fixed without the big bats coming around? They also discuss the bounce back performance from Bowden Francis, who let in no runs over five innings of work, and Yariel Rodríguez continuing to look good in relief. 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.

2025-05-28•33mins
#13

JTP: Gausman Throws a Gem & Surprising MLB teams

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down a dominant performance from Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho continuing to mash the ball. They’re joined by Jesse Rogers (32:01) to discuss his surprising MLB teams and others expected to be active in the trade market. Ben Clemens (50:34) provides his analysis of new bat tracking data and the overall state of the Blue Jays (1:27:48).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.

2025-05-27•1hr 39mins
#14

Gausman, Jays Win Pitching Duel vs. Rangers

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Rangers to open the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's terrific start in which he allowed just one run over eight innings of work - has he found something over the last few starts when it comes to the fastball/splitter combo? They chat about Jeff Hoffman locking down the win, get into Daulton Varsho crushing another home run, and also discuss the lack of pop from the rest of the offence - despite the win, what needs to change there? 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.

2025-05-26•29mins
#15

JTP: Ugly Weekend, Lineup Shake Ups & State of Rangers

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down a shaky weekend that peaked on Sunday with an awful 13-0 loss. Jon Becker (31:15) joins to talk about Tarik Skubal pitching performance yesterday, and the surging Chicago Cubs. Dan Shulman (50:32) discusses the ups and downs of the Blue Jays season. Lastly, Kennedi Landry (1:16:17) talks about Texas’s lousy offence and Jacob deGrom looking like a version of his old self. 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.

2025-05-26•1hr 39mins
#16

Jays Continue to Run Cold in Blowout Loss vs. Rays

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 13-0 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series sweep in Florida. They take your calls and texts - did anything go right for the team today? They get into the start from Chris Bassitt, the outing from Mason Fluharty, and the bats continuing to lay low for a third straight game. Plus, they take a larger look at the team - are they just going to hover around a .500 record all season long, and if so, is that good enough to compete in a weaker AL East and American League overall? 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.

2025-05-25•55mins
#17

Jays' Bats Remain Quiet at Steinbrenner Field

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Rays to drop the series in Florida at Steinbrenner Field. He takes your calls and texts, and gets into an offensive display from the offence, that saw the team log six hits and five walks...and only one run. Does it fall on the top four batters, or does everyone wear it in games like this? He discusses Anthony Santander starting to (slightly) turn it around, and gets into the outing from José Berríos, who gave the team a chance to win over six innings after allowing a first inning three-run bomb. Plus, with Yimi García being put on the IL, what does the circle of trust look like moving 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.

2025-05-25•25mins
#18

Jays' Bats Go Quiet to Open Series vs. Rays

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the three-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and begin with a discussion on Anthony Santander and Jonatan Clase - if Santander was available to pinch hit at the end of the game, should he have come in for Clase in the seventh inning? Does that speak to the confidence level John Schneider has in Santander right now? Plus, they get into the outing for Eric Lauer, the performance from Braydon Fisher, and their first (regular season) glimpse at Steinbrenner Field. 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.

2025-05-24•24mins
#19

JTP: A Series Sweep, Shohei on the Mound & Matt Joyce

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Jeff Hoffman’s blown save, Nathan Lukes’ walkoff single, and Addison Barger finding a groove again. Alanna Rizzo joins to talk Shohei Ohtani’s looming return to the mound and Rafael Devers clashing with the Red Sox. Afterwards, Matt Joyce (30:10) comes on to talk Drew Rasmussen, the Rays playing at Steinbrenner Field, their struggles vs. lefties 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.

2025-05-23•49mins
#20

Jays Outlast Padres in Extras, Finish Off Sweep in Toronto

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win to complete a sweep of the Padres in Toronto! They get right into Nathan Lukes delivering the game-winning RBI single in the 11th inning, John Schneider's decision to pull Bowden Francis when he did, the performance of the bullpen, and the worry level on Jeff Hoffman after another blown save.Note: The contract of Leafs Team President Brendan Shanahan was not renewed, and following an extra-inning ball game, today's edition of Jays Talk was abbreviated to make way for Real Kyper & Bourne. The regularly scheduled post-game show will resume with the Rays 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.

2025-05-22•10mins
#21

JTP: Gausman’s Splitter is Back & Doug Glanville

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the various errors committed by the Padres, Nathan Lukes’ HR and Daulton Varsho’s Grand Slam. They also break down what was working for Kevin Gausman’s splitter vs. the Padres. Afterwards, Doug Glanville (25:22) joins to look at Juan Soto’s rough patch, chatting with CC Sabathia, his pedigree as a base stealer in today’s game 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.

2025-05-22•49mins
#22

Jays Score a Pair of Touchdowns to Win Series vs. Padres

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 14-0 win over the Padres to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive outburst - even if you can't expect 14 runs every night, what about this explosion is sustainable? They also get into home runs from Nathan Lukes and Daulton Varsho, the left hip inflammation for Anthony Santander that had him removed late in this game, and Kevin Gausman's seven innings of scoreless ball. 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.

2025-05-22•28mins
#23

JTP: A Bassitt Gem + a Tony Tater!

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the win vs. the Padres including Chris Bassitt going 6 strong innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s solo home run and Anthony Santander’s 2-run dinger. Afterwards, Kyle Glaser (26:40) joins to touch on the top of the Padres order and Randy Vasquez’s season ahead of his start tonight vs. the 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 affiliate.

2025-05-21•49mins

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#24

The Hound Shuts Down Friars, Vladdy Jr. + Santander Go Yard

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Padres to open a three-game series in Toronto! They take your texts, and get right to Anthony Santander smashing a two-run bomb to help extend the Jays' lead - is the sixth spot in the batting order the right place to leave him? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoking a solo home run, the bullpen efforts including those of Yariel Rodríguez, and the six innings of scoreless ball from Chris Bassitt. 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.

2025-05-21•30mins
#25

JTP: Tony Gwynn Jr. on the Padres & Shane Told

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the San Diego Padres, who just got swept by the Mariners, and they touch on Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Padres starter for Tuesday night, Dylan Cease. Afterwards, Blake chats with the lead singer of Silverstein, Shane Told (19:07). They discuss Toronto sports teams, Shane’s podcast “Lead Singer Syndrome,” 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.

2025-05-20•49mins
#26

JTP: What’s Going on with Santander? + Rivalry Weekend Recap

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz dive into the Blue Jays’ weekend series against the Tigers, discussing Bowden Francis’ ongoing struggles, positive signs from Alejandro Kirk and Bo Bichette, and what might help Anthony Santander turn things around. In the bottom half, Yahoo! Sports Jordan Schusterman joins the show (27:51) to discuss MLB’s Rivalry Weekend, Brandon Hyde’s firing, rapid managerial turnover, and the buzz around the NCAA Softball 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 affiliate.

2025-05-19•49mins
#27

Jays Don't Tame Tigers, Drop Series Finale

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Tigers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offensive performance of the team's biggest bats in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Should they be moved around the order? Does Santander need to bat even lower in the lineup until he starts to heat up? They also discuss the six innings of two-run ball from José Berríos, the strength of the other teams in the AL East, and what the Jays' chances are of making the playoffs with stronger teams in 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 affiliates.

2025-05-18•57mins
#28

Clement and Kirk Deliver in the Clutch, Jays Walk Off Tigers

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 walk-off win over the Tigers at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to big moments from both Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk - did AJ Hinch make a key mistake in walking Anthony Santander to get to Clement? How hard was it for Alejandro Kirk to come off the bench to deliver his game-tying pinch-hit RBI single? They also get into Nathan Lukes throwing out Gleyber Torres at second base, the piggyback start from Eric Lauer and Yariel Rodríguez, and the bullpen at-large holding it down long enough for the bats to deliver a win. 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.

2025-05-17•1hr 2mins
#29

Tigers Maul Jays to Open Series in Toronto

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to open a three-game series in Toronto. He takes your texts on this podcast-only edition of the post-game show, and gets into Bowden Francis - are there alarm bells going off not only for him, but for the whole rotation? What does the short and long-term outlook of the rotation have in store? Plus, he gets to Daulton Varsho banging his team-leading sixth home run of the season, muses on some Varsho extension possibilities, and also gets to the power coming around for Bo 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.

2025-05-17•35mins
#30

JTP: What’s Up with Gausman’s Splitter & the Surging Tigers

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the loss to the Rays, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger hit solo home runs. They also discuss Kevin Gausman’s pitching performance and what is missing with his splitter movement. Afterwards, Dan Dickerson (25:06) discusses the influence of A.J. Hinch on the Tigers, Javier Baez’s renaissance, Dillon Dingler 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.

2025-05-16•49mins
#31

Rays Rough Up Gausman, Jays Lose Series Finale

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the long ball flying for both teams - despite the roof being open, do the Jays have a pitching problem? They discuss the start from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up three home runs and got hit by a comebacker - is the starting rotation showing its age? Plus, they get into home runs from Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nathan Lukes, and also discuss Anthony Santander continuing to get off to a rough start. 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.

2025-05-15•32mins
#32

JTP: The Alejandro Kirk Game + Abby Labar

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down Alejandro Kirk’s home run last night, the bullpen making quick work of the Rays, and Vladimir Guerrero’s recent damage rate. Afterwards, Abby Labar (24:52) discusses the NL West, Juan Soto and the New York Mets 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.

2025-05-15•49mins
#33

The Hound, Captain Kirk Help Jays Tie Series vs. Rays

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece! They get into the three-run bomb from Alejandro Kirk - after continuing his success from the Mariners series, has he found a different level of consistency this season? They get into Chris Bassitt's 5.2 IP of one-run ball, Ernie Clement's defensive play to keep a runner off the board, and the bullpen performances from Yariel Rodríguez and Yimi García to close out 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.

2025-05-15•18mins
#34

JTP: Hoffman’s Blown Save, Varsho & More HR’s

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz dissect the loss to the Rays that featured Jeff Hoffman getting lit up in the 9th, Daulton Varsho smacking two home runs and Bo Bichette continuing to generate hard contact. Afterwards, David Laurila touches on his conversation with Paul Molitor and what he learned about Max Scherzer after he evaluated his 2008 scouting report.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.

2025-05-14•49mins
#35

Jays Lose Rollercoaster Series Opener vs. Rays

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-9 loss vs. the Rays in the first of three games down at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman blowing the save in the ninth - was his pitch selection suspect? Should he be using his fastball more? They also get to two home runs from Daulton Varsho - how much of a priority should his re-signing be? Plus, they get into Danny Jansen victimizing his former team, and they also dissect another start from José Berríos. 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.

2025-05-14•31mins
#36

JTP: Barger, Clement Finding a Groove + State of the Rays

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss his new book, Ernie Clement and Addison Barger’s recent play, along with Bowden Francis’ last start. Afterwards, Neil Solondz (30:05) talks Yandy Diaz, home not being so friendly to the Rays, Chandler Simpson and Evan Longoria getting his jersey retired by the Rays shortly.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.

2025-05-13•49mins
#37

JTP: Toronto Sweeps Seattle Behind Big Bats!

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the series sweep of the Mariners and the Blue Jays, putting up 29 runs over their last 4 games. Also, they dive into what they are seeing from George Springer and Addison Barger, who were both mashing at the plate vs. Seattle. Afterwards, Jon Morosi (27:17) discusses Rafael Devers’ reluctance to play first base and bounces around the 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.

2025-05-12•49mins
#38

Jays Wrap Up Road Trip w/ Offensive Explosion to Sweep Mariners

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Mariners to complete the sweep on Mother's Day! They take your texts, and get right to the offensive explosion by the Jays' bats, including a three-run Springer Dinger to blow the game open - what is different about Springer's approach so far this year? They also get into big moments for Addison Barger, the bottom of the order (including Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes), and Alejandro Kirk ripping another huge double. Plus, both José Ureña and Eric Lauer got a fair bit of run in holding down the Mariners offence - what should expectations look like for them 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.

2025-05-11•38mins
#39

Fluharty, Timely Offence Helps Jays to Series Win vs. Mariners

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Mariners to take the series in Seattle in their third straight win! He takes your texts, and gets right to the offence: is Bo Bichette on the verge of something after hitting his first oppo-taco HR in well over a year? Plus, Addison Barger comes through with some timely hits alongside four hits from Alejandro Kirk - what are expectations for these two going forward? Afterwards, he gets to Bowden Francis overcoming a shaky start to complete 6.2 IP, and Mason Fluharty looking absolutely dominant against the top of the Mariners order - is Fluharty now in the circle of trust? 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.

2025-05-11•26mins
#40

Barger, Jays Thump Mariners in a Weird Wild One

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Mariners to open the series in Seattle! He takes your texts, and gets right to Addison Barger ripping three hard-hit doubles and also making some great plays on defence - if he keeps it up, should he get more playing time at third base? He also gets into great defensive plays from both Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho, a wild eighth inning from Yimi García, Brendon Little's candidacy to be moved up in the circle of trust, and Kevin Gausman going 5.1 IP allowing three earned runs. 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.

2025-05-10•26mins
#41

JTP: Offence Wakes Up, Yariel’s Nasty + State of Mariners

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ win vs. the Angels, where Chris Bassitt battled after a wonky first few innings, Daulton Varsho chipped in 3 RBIs, and Yariel Rodríguez provided some much-needed rest for other bullpen arms with 2 shutdown innings. Afterwards, Daniel Kramer (29:06) joins the show to analyze Cal Raleigh’s influence this season and the surging Seattle Mariners. 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.

2025-05-09•49mins
#42

Jays Snap Losing Streak, Salvage Series vs. Angels

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Angels to depart Anaheim with their first win of the road trip. He takes your texts, and gets right to the performance by the offence - can the bats build upon this momentum, or is it tempered after facing one of the worst bullpens in MLB? He also discusses Daulton Varsho going three of four including a home run and three RBI - should he hit leadoff to move Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and George Springer down the order? Plus, he gets into Yariel Rodríguez looking good in relief, and Chris Bassitt throwing over 100 pitches to earn his third win of the 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 affiliates.

2025-05-09•25mins
#43

JTP: Bullpen Collapse, Ayami Sato & Jason Grilli

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Jose Berrios’ start, the Blue Jays getting a big hit from Bo Bichette in the 7th, followed by the top of the order failing to produce more. Ayami Sato, who’s about to become the first woman to play for a professional men’s baseball team in Canada on May 11th, joins to discuss her journey. Afterwards, Jason Grilli (30:59) breaks down the mentality of a relief pitcher, the importance of cohesion 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.

2025-05-08•49mins
#44

Jays Keep Finding New Ways to Lose

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Angels in Anaheim to lose both the game and the series. He takes your texts, and gets to the bottom of the ninth inning - how much blame should Jeff Hoffman wear after his performance vs. Alejandro Kirk when it comes to the pitch calling? He also discusses a wasted start from José Berríos, and gets into the need for change - where should change come? Is it the batting order and players, or does it extend to the manager and/or the general manager and team president? 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.

2025-05-08•24mins
#45

JTP: A Frustrating L, Ureña's Debut & Kikuchi on the Hill

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the loss to the Angels, including José Ureña’s start, not bunting Clement over in the 7th, and options aside from using Garcia and Hoffman again, as both looked out of sorts. Afterwards, Wayne Randazzo (26:03) joins to discuss how Yusei Kikuchi has looked with the Angels ahead of his start vs. the Blue Jays tonight.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.

2025-05-07•49mins
#46

Jays Get Hammered Late by Angels, Lose Series Opener

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Angels to open their west coast road trip. He takes your texts, and gets to the late-inning Angels explosion off both Yimi García and Jeff Hoffman - how much should they be held accountable versus the offence no-showing yet again? How much of this loss lies on Ernie Clement's eighth inning fielding error? He also discusses the play of the other relievers to make an appearance, and gets to José Ureña's first outing as a Blue Jay. 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.

2025-05-07•25mins
#47

JTP: Signs of Better Hitting, Bo Bichette & Riley Breckenridge

Blake Murphy chats with Riley Breckenridge, Drummer on Thrice, about the state of the LA Angels and why the franchise is mired in questions. Afterwards, Dan Shulman (25:45) joins the show to discuss the stretched bullpen, Addison Barger, Bowden Francis, Bo Bichette 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.

2025-05-06•49mins
#48

JTP: RISP, A Taxed Bullpen + Fun Players to Watch

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays’ weekend, where they left a ton of runners on base and made some curious choices on the base paths. Afterwards, Levi Weaver (28:02) talks about the Texas Rangers and players he enjoys watching while looking around the 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.

2025-05-05•49mins
#49

Bats Go Quiet (Again), Jays Lose Series vs. Guardians

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Guardians to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the futility of the bats once more, as they fail to grab hits with runners in scoring position - why bunt with Ernie Clement instead of asking him to hit? What happened on the base-running play in the first inning? They also discuss Bowden Francis' 4.1 IP allowing four earned runs, the bullpen being redlined yet again, and the Jays' place within a very tight AL 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 affiliates.

2025-05-04•54mins
#50

Win Streak Snapped as Jays Blow Late Lead vs. Guardians

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Guardians to even this series at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the cause for the loss following Yimi García giving up a grand slam in the ninth inning. How much of this falls on manager John Schneider, and how much falls on the offence only mustering three runs against Gavin Williams and company? They also discuss the bounce-back outing from Kevin Gausman, and get into the reported signings of Spencer Turnbull and José Ureña. 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.

2025-05-03•46mins

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