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Blair & Barker

Blair & Barker

Sportsnet

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN and Sportsnet 360 weekdays from 5-7pm ET during the baseball season.

1327 - Postseason Push with Jeff Passan
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  • 1327 - Postseason Push with Jeff Passan

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the hour with FOX Sports MLB analyst Ben Verlander, who looks at how Shohei Ohtani’s free agency outlook has changed since his injury and surgery, if he might move to the bullpen when he returns to the mound and whether the Blue Jays could be in on the Ohtani sweepstakes. Then, he looks at the AL playoff picture and how the Jays fare with their roster construction. Later, Jeff Passan stops by (28:31) to share his thoughts on Yusei Kikuchi’s sleep schedule and some of the weirder sleep quirks in MLB history, the Tigers’ new GM hire Jeff Greenberg and the future of the Blue Jays 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.

    Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 48min
  • 1326 - October Baseball with Joe Maddon

    Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker hit the airwaves after Toronto’s second consecutive win over the New York Yankees and discuss the Jays’ approach against New York’s bullpen after Michael King exited the game and Kevin Gausman’s standout performance. Before the break, the guys talk about Alek Manoah’s status after Sportsnet’s Ben-Nicholson Smith reported that he received multiple injections in his pitching arm. World Series-winning Manager Joe Maddon re-joins the show and shares his thoughts on what it takes to win in the postseason when the calendar turns to October (28:20). 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.

    Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 50min
  • 1325 - Bo Builds on Defence

    Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker start the second hour with Buck Martinez who shares his thoughts on what to expect from Kevin Gausman tonight, Bo Bichette’s defensive improvement this season and how Alejandro Kirk has adjusted to an increased workload with Danny Jansen out. Later, the guys react to breaking news of Vlad Guerrero Jr being scratched for tonight's game with right knee discomfort, more on Yusei Kikuchi’s sleeping habits and take your calls on the Back Leg Line! 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.

    Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 50min
  • 1324 - Don't Sleep on Kikuchi

    Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker recap game one of the Blue Jays-Yankees series, Yusei Kikuchi’s performance, and his sleeping habits after picking up his 10th win of the season in the Bronx. The guys welcome Yankees broadcaster and radio hall of famer Suzyn Waldman back on the show (26:10) to discuss the underwhelming seasons for both New York and Boston in the AL East, Michael King’s “stuff” on the mound, Alex Volpe as the Yankees’ shortstop of the future, and why Gerrit Cole’s Cy Young-calibre season could’ve been even more impressive with more run support. 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.

    Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 49min
  • 1323 - Rays Reach Deal for New Residence

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour with Shi Davidi to tee up tonight's series opener between the Jays and Yankees and share his thoughts on the vibes around the Yankees’ clubhouse, Yusei Kikuchi’s command drop-off and Cavan Biggio hitting himself into Schneider’s circle of trust. Later, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on the Rays’ new stadium deal, a look at the stadium’s timeline and the challenges standing in its way (14:31). Blue Jays Amateur Baseball program manager TJ Burton tees up the Canadian Futures Showcase held at the Rogers Centre this week with the Jays on their road trip, the significance of the tourney as an MLB pipeline and how it’s grown the game in Canada (27:29). They close with your calls on the Back Leg Line (38:07)! 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.

    Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 50min
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