Blue Jays Talk

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Blue Jays salvaging their series against the Tigers as they continue to chase the final Wild Card spot in the American League, the changing landscape with the Guardians passing the White Sox in the standings, and the emerging AL MVP race, before chatting about the injury progression of Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber (40:20). Later, MLB on TBS analyst Curtis Granderson (51:22) joins to break down the upcoming White Sox-Tigers series this weekend, which could have an impact on the Blue Jays' playoff chances, before chatting about what his thoughts from the Jays side lately. Finally, Kyle Glaser (1:11:15) from Foul Territory sets up the National League Wild Card race between the Padres and the Diamondbacks, and gives his thoughts on when Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound for the Dodgers. 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' 5-1 win vs. the Tigers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team taking advantage of a number of errors on the Tigers' end - can they carry that forward vs. the Rangers later in the week? They chat Brandon Valenzuela's usage of ABS challenges, both good and bad, Myles Straw providing the game-winning RBI single, and get into Max Scherzer allowing one run over five innings - how much can they rely on Scherzer down the stretch of the season? Plus, we hear from John Schneider and Max Scherzer via their post-game availabilities. 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 is joined by Blue Jays producer Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays second consecutive loss to the Tigers at home, and the pitching conundrum the team finds itself in amongst all the injuries, before getting into the regression from key players this season. Then, Doyoung-Tom Kim (32:00) discusses working on his Open Command metric, which uses an old-school framework to better capture the ability of pitchers to command their pitches. Later, Ben Clemens (51:16) from FanGraphs breaks down how the Blue Jays front office must be feeling in the midst of the Wild Card race, the Jays production given their injuries this season, and the expectations the team should have in 2027. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:20:08), also from FanGraphs, joins to discuss the relation between player height and position performance, the lack of competitive teams in the American League Central, as well as the AL MVP race heating up. 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' 10-1 loss vs. the Tigers to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team now being two games back with ten games remaining in the season - is there still time to turn things around? They get into the bullpen outing in this game, the offence going missing vs. Detroit, and John Schneider shuffling the rotation to get Dylan Cease and José Soriano the first two games vs. the Rangers in Texas - is that a move made out of desperation? Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage's outing for the Bisons, and hear from the Jays starter following his start in Buffalo. 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 Blue Jays Central’s Madison Shipman to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s swing, Kazuma Okamoto showing off his power, and the bullpen deployment after last night’s loss to the Tigers. Afterward, Geoff Seto (31:12), Blue Jays Senior Manager of Youth Baseball, joins to promote the 12th annual Canadian Future Showcase in Vancouver and discuss how the Blue Jays Baseball Academy is helping youth reach their potential. Following that, Erik Kratz (50:24) of Foul Territory joins to talk about the playoff race in the American League and where the Blue Jays stand with the season winding down. Lastly, James Fegan (1:16:27) of the Chicago Sun-Times talks about Tristan Peters, Munetaka Murakami, and the White Sox eyeing a postseason berth. 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' 6-5 loss vs. the Tigers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the root cause of this loss - was it on the bullpen not executing late, or does this fall on the offence not squeezing out enough runs early against Troy Melton? They also get into John Schneider and how culpable he is for his moves in this loss, get into José Soriano who had a no-hitter late but got hit hard in the seventh inning, and discuss Kazuma Okamoto launching a three-run bomb. 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 Ben Shulman to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hitting a home run at Rogers Centre, Dylan Cease’s dipping velocity, and the playoff picture. Michael Baumann (29:28) of FanGraphs touches on all the postseason races as things heat up across the league. Cody Stavenhagen (50:35) of The Athletic provides an update on the Tigers and their winning ways of late, along with Justin Verlander’s target date to return. Lastly, Ricky Romero (1:16:08) pops by to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hitting a home run, Cease’s arm, and what to expect from Trey Yesavage. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming to life with back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning - how critical was it to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hit a home run at the Rogers Centre in 2026? They get into George Springer's long ball as well as his late insurance runs, how much that helps Louis Varland moving forward, Kazuma Okamoto blasting one as well, and Dylan Cease gutting through five innings of one-run 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win vs. the Orioles to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to another big swing from Brett Bateman, who hits his second career home run in as many days - how important has he been to this team's resurgent second half? They discuss Alejandro Kirk blasting another home run as well, and get into big outs from the Spencers, both Miles and Arrighetti - what could Miles' role be as a starter or a high-leverage arm in the years to come? Plus, with the playoffs still in reach with now 13 games to go, would simply making the playoffs constitute success for the 2026 season? 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' 7-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting backpicked at first base early on - what happened? They also get into Brett Bateman smashing his first career home run, and chat Max Scherzer allowing six earned runs in the first two innings - can the Jays sustain these big blowups with only 14 games to go? 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 the Score’s Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s problems at the plate and Joe Smith emerging as a key piece. Afterwards, Rob Long (30:42) provides the state of the Baltimore Orioles including how impressed he’s been with Chris Bassitt’s leadership. Following that, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:32) game plans for how to get the most out of Dylan Cease, Ernie Clement’s struggles of late and Anthony Santander potentially returning. In the final segment, Blake takes your texts! (1:15:36). 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 is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss the loss to the Athletics, Michael Lorenzen, who could be called up, and more. Following that, Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman (26:14) talks about some of the playoff races down the stretch, Aaron Judge’s return, and Shohei Ohtani’s concerning health status. Afterwards, Jake Casey (52:06) of the Vancouver Canadians discusses the massive playoff win over the Eugene Emeralds, his season and baseball career, and how his father, Sean Casey, has helped shape his mental approach to baseball. Lastly, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (1:14:04) explains why Brett Bateman has impressed him and who he believes will emerge from the chaos surrounding the final AL Wild Card spot. 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 Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss vs. the Athletics to lose the series in Sacramento. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the feeble effort from the offence, as the Jays got shut out in one of the most offensive-friendly environments in all of baseball - why were they so flat? They also get into the continued second-half struggles from Ernie Clement, the baserunning from Alejandro Kirk, and the puzzling swing decisions from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - did the departure of Bo Bichette in the offseason hurt him more than previously anticipated? Plus, they chat the importance of the remaining schedule with 15 games to go, and discuss how to evaluate Ross Atkins after a decade plus on the job. 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 Blue Jays Central’s Kevin Pillar to discuss Jose Soriano going deep in a win, Spencer Miles showing promise and Josh Smith impressing with more playing time. Afterwards, Derek VanRiper (30:03) of the Rates & Barrels podcast talks the Brewers and the AL Wild Card race. Following that, Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler (51:20) updates on Texas as they take aim at the final wild card spot, Adam Macko since he was dealt from Toronto and Jacob DeGrom still getting it done. Lastly, the Athletic’s Mitch Bannon (1:16:08) previews the bullpen day ahead for Toronto, Spencer Arrighetti’s pitching thus far, Dylan Cease’s workload and pitching plans ahead. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win vs. the Athletics to even this series at one game apiece in Sacramento! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Soriano and Spencer Miles shoving vs. the Athletics - how important were their performance heading into a bullpen day? He also chats about Josh Smith going yard - does he need to play everyday vs. righties the way he's swinging it? Plus, Kazuma Okamoto hit the 30 HR benchmark after going back-to-back with Smith, just the fifth Japanese-born MLB player to do so - is he the Jays' offensive MVP in 2026? 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 11-year MLB veteran John Axford to discuss the loss to the Athletics, Dylan Cease’s arm showing signs of fatigue, costly errors, and how Toronto used its challenges (28:24). Afterwards, MLB Network’s Sean Casey (50:43) stops by to give his thoughts on the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles, and his son Jake playing for the Vancouver Canadians. Lastly, MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (1:09:03) provides an update on the Cleveland Guardians, who occupy the final AL Wild Card spot, and discusses how the Trajekt machine has revolutionized baseball. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Athletics to open the three-game series in Sacramento. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the sloppy play that led to an early 5-1 deficit - is there a way to avoid losing the game on the margins, whether it's wasted ABS challenges or messy baserunning? He also gets into the uneven umpiring on both sides of the plate, Dylan Cease's inefficient night, and the Athletics running wild on him - with holding runners on being a season-long issue, can he clean it up down the stretch? Plus, he gets into some positives during a late comeback attempt, including big swings from Andrés Giménez and Kazuma Okamoto, and discusses the coming rehab assignment for Anthony Santander. 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 kicks off this week alongside Sportsnet’s Sho Alli (08:41) to discuss Spencer Arrighetti’s outing, Ricky Tiedemann's progress, and his takeaways from the Blue Jays' series victory over the Royals. Next up, Andy McCullough (25:48) of The Athletic breaks down the Angels’ ownership change, veteran pitchers still thriving, and where the Blue Jays sit in the standings. Later, Craig Goldstein (50:28) of Baseball Prospectus gives his take on the race for the final Wild Card spot in the American League, injury concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani, and other Dodgers news. In the final segment, Athletics broadcaster Chris Caray (01:14:54) goes big-picture on where the A’s stand, the progress of Toronto’s Denzel Clarke, 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Royals to wrap up the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the start from Spencer Arrighetti - can the Jays continue to absorb starts like this in the last 18 games of the season? They get into Jesús Sánchez committing another error in the field - even though it didn't cost the team any runs today, can they keep running him out there if he isn't smashing the baseball? Plus, they chat about Myles Straw potentially playing more, and whether or not there are any internal options for the rotation down the stretch. 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' 4-3 win vs. the Royals to win the series, move back above .500 and take control of the third wild card spot in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get to the biggest moments of the game, including Kazuma Okamoto's four-hit night with the game-winner as well, the bullpen locking it down for a win after Max Scherzer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 IP, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s eligibility for a Gold Glove at first base. Plus, they look at the team's statistics since July 29th, and discuss the team's starting rotation over the last 19 games. 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' 9-2 win vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Kansas City! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming through early and often in this game - are they simply more confident right now when it comes to taking swings at the plate? They also get into Jameson Taillon leaving the game after two innings with right forearm discomfort, and also discuss John Schneider pushing all the right bullpen buttons from the third inning onwards. Plus, they get into the job Ross Atkins has done over a long period of time, and look ahead to Max Scherzer's coming start in the next 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 is joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to break down the Blue Jays series victory over the Guardians, taking the season series and the tiebreaker over Cleveland. Blake & Madison discuss the Jays mindset throughout this stretch, the offense finding its stride of late, Brett Bateman's impact on the team since being acquired, and Jose Soriano's usage since coming to Toronto, before looking ahead to the matchup against the Royals (34:44). Later, Royals radio voice Jake Eisenberg (53:53) joins Blake to preview the Jays weekend series in Kansas City, the Royals struggles this season until their recent hot streak, and the unique ways the Royals have approached the ABS System this season. Then, Levi Weaver (1:14:17) from The Athletic jumps on to chat about his experience at the Field of Dreams game, before getting into the Jays position in the AL Wild Card race, and Max Scherzer's dominant last 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win vs. the Guardians to win the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays now being a game under .500 and only half a game out of a playoff spot - how important was it to win the season series vs. the Guardians with the AL Wild Card race so tight? They also get into a big game for Nathan Lukes, Vladmir Guerrero Jr. driving in another run while playing stellar defence, the start from José Soriano, and the bullpen slamming the door to lock down 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.

Blake is joined by Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays offensive onslaught in their victory over the Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge game in Cleveland amidst his disappointing season, and Dylan Cease's chase for the AL Cy Young award. Then, Jason Motte (30:43), former big-league pitcher and World Series champion, joins the show to chat about his transition into coaching, his experience with Jays prospect Will Brick, and his career on the mound. Later, FOX Baseball analyst Deesha Thosar (51:54) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees finding their stride ahead of the playoffs, the battle between Cam Schlitter and Dylan Cease for the Cy Young award, and the microscope on Vladdy during the stretch run. Finally, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (1:15:27) joins Blake in studio to go further on Vladdy's power struggles, Dylan Cease's performance this season, and Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his start in the rubber match against the Guardians. 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' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and also chat big nights for Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith - does the team have some depth they can rely on? 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 is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Guardians in Cleveland. Blake & Ben get into the Jays pitching decisions in the bullpen game, the roster moves leading into the series, before getting into the continued offensive struggles, and the Jays prospects of winning the series with Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano lined up to start the next two (32:44). Later, Ben Clemens (39:58) from FanGraphs joins the show to chat about the Angels sale to Stan Kroenke, how it effects the potential of a lockout in 2027, and the Jays spot within the American League Wild Card race. Finally, FanGraphs' Kiri Oler (1:18:51) jumps on the show to discuss her work on the new Women's Professional Baseball League, the development of the league in its inaugural season, and chat about some of the standout players so far. 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' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mantiply over a rested bullpen, chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence once again, and lookahead to Dylan Cease hitting the mound tomorrow. 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 Zach Worden to break down the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, the AL Wild Card race, and recent bullpen usage. Then, Guardians radio analyst Jim Rosenhaus (24:39) previews Cleveland's series against Toronto. Later, Katie Krall (50:51) discusses key takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and the Cubs' season, before Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster Eli Fishman (1:15:29) joins the show to talk prospects, development, and the club's aggressive philosophy 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.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli chats with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (1:46) on the state of pitching in 2026 and his current teammates. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with new Jays starting pitcher José Soriano (13:51) on his evolution as a pitcher and being traded to Toronto at the deadline. Plus, Ben and Sho attend the Hall of Excellence unveiling on Saturday - they join Sportsnet.ca's David Singh and The Athletic's Mitch Bannon in chatting with Carlos Delgado (20:07), and afterwards also chat with the legendary Cito Gaston (26:44). 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 is joined by Sportsnet's David Singh to break down the Blue Jays weekend series sweep of the Mariners, and Max Scherzer's best start of the season, before getting into the Jays positive play since the trade deadline as the team pushes for the playoffs. Then, Brandon Wile (34:03) joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' induction into the Blue Jays new Hall of Excellence, and the Red Sox play against the Red Sox this weekend as they got Roman Anthony back ahead of the playoff stretch. Later, Emmanuel Berbari (52:45) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees' series win over the Red Sox this weekend, before giving some injury updates on Yankees' rookie George Lombard Jr. and star outfielder Aaron Judge. Finally, Doug Fox (1:13:44) of Future Blue Jays to dive into the Jays prospects as the minor league season comes to an end, the development of Jojo Parker and Will Brick. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win vs. the Mariners to complete the series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer striking out 10 over seven innings of work, as he passes Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list - what was working for the future Hall of Famer today, and can he keep it up down the stretch? They get into the offence coming through in big spots, as both Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto hit home runs - can the middle of the order stay hot heading into an important series in Cleveland? Plus, they discuss the team's speed on the basepaths, and get into what to expect when rosters expand in September. 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' 4-3 win vs. the Mariners to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Brett Bateman powering the team with both a slide into home plate to take advantage of an unsuspecting Eduard Bazardo and the RBI single to tie the game - what's his ceiling as a player? They get into Alejandro Kirk providing both the game-winning RBI knock and a stolen base, just the second of his career - what went into the stolen base attempt with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate? Plus, they chat about José Soriano striking out six over seven innings of work, and chat about the pre-game ceremonies as Buck Martinez became the inaugural member of the team's newly-opened Hall of Excellence. 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' 8-1 win vs. the Mariners to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out eight over six innings - is this one of the more dominant seasons by a Jays starting pitcher in recent memory? They discuss the bats waking up, as all of Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs - has Springer found something in the month of August? Plus, they take a look at Jameson Taillon's start with the Bisons, and look ahead to the rest of the weekend. 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 Arden Zwelling to break down what has gone wrong with Toronto’s offence this season. Following that, former Blue Jay Ernie Whitt (30:35) stops by to discuss Buck Martinez Day on Saturday and his MLB career. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:21) looks ahead to the weekends action of Seattle-Toronto, Boston-New York and Tarik Skubal making his return to Detroit. Lastly, Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink (1:16:17) touches on Cal Raleigh showing signs of turning his season around, Randy Arozarena’s exceptional year and Seattle’s pitching staff. 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 Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-2 blowout defeat vs. the Royals to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team getting booed after things got uncompetitive - how much of this falls on the shoulders of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and how much of it falls on the rest of the team? Does the team still have a chance at the playoffs despite the series loss? Plus, they discuss the issues with the middle of the order, get into Spencer Arrighetti's first start as a Jay, and chat about what lies ahead with the coming schedule. 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 Dan Shulman to talk Chad Dallas’ impressive showing, what he likes about Spencer Arrighetti’s pitching profile and Nathan Lukes' huge home run against the Royals. Following that, Zach Crizer (30:46) of the Bandwagon discusses the Guardians, Twins, and the AL Wild Card race along with what we’ve learned through the additional wild card spots in postseason baseball. Afterwards, Josh Rodrigues (54:45) breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of left or right knee down for catchers. Lastly, Meg Rowley (1:11:00) gives her take on the jockeying for position in AL Wild Card and the inconsistencies of Cal Raleigh and the 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout win vs. the Royals to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get into Nathan Lukes smashing a three-run bomb - does that make up for the baserunning gaffe from the other night? They discuss a seven-pitcher bullpen day being anchored by Chad Dallas, Louis Varland slamming the door yet again for his 30th save, and continue to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles on offence. 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 Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the errors in the loss to the Royals, Max Scherzer’s outing, and the depleted starting pitching staff. Following that, Jays prospect and New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Dub Gleed (25:02) reflects on the trade to Toronto, finding his power in the minors, and his goals for the remainder of the season. Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz (50:46) stops by to explain why the Blue Jays are in a good position to make the postseason and what Jim Crane is looking for in his next Astros GM. In the final segment, Tim Britton (1:19:44) of The Athletic breaks down what’s behind the Mets’ turnaround and who’s playing the best baseball in the Majors as the regular season winds down. 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' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to a run scoring - why did Vladdy rush the play? Plus, they discuss the bats staying quiet against Seth Lugo, the lineup not initially including either George Springer or Alejandro Kirk, and Max Scherzer allowing two earned runs and walking five over five 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer’s start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk’s hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who’ve won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) analyzes Brett Bateman’s centerfield tendencies, Dylan Cease’s dominance, and his view of the infamous John Gibbons-Ted Lilly scuffle. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:12:38) of Baseball Prospectus provides thoughts on the Astros parting ways with their general manager, the AL Wild Card race and when Shohei Ohtani could pitch again. 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 Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to talk about Nathan Lukes’ big time performance on Saturday, Dylan Cease’s start, Jose Soriano and the 6th inning on Sunday and the inconsistent offence from Toronto. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:24) breaks down how the Jays could deploy Spencer Arrighetti for the remainder of the season, Charles McAdoo’s recent play, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season. Following that, Sho and Daniele present their lineups if Vladdy was moved down the batting order to provide the Jays with more stable production (49:36). In the final segment, Jared Diamond (1:16:38) of Wall Street Journal talks about some of the most intriguing awards races, the letdown seasons of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh’s 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 affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Yankees to lose the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence only managing five hits against the Yankees pitching staff - is the lack of a big hit a concerning trend? They discuss José Soriano allowing five earned runs over five innings - should he have been allowed to pitch to the pocket of lefties in the sixth inning? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s place in the batting order (again), and take a look at upcoming series vs. the Royals and Mariners - what is an acceptable win/loss record in the coming homestand as the final 30 games begin? 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' 4-3 win vs. the Yankees to even the series at one game apiece in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes, who had a pinch-hit RBI single and a solo shot that stood up as the game-winner - should he be considered an everyday player at this point? They get into Louis Varland, who rescued this game in the ninth inning for his 29th save of the season, and also chat about Dylan Cease, who struck out eight over 6.2 IP - despite the walks, how important was Cease's ability to battle out of tight spots? Plus, they discuss the return of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the IL, and chat Charles McAdoo continuing to impress. 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' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the lack of offence against Cam Schlittler despite forcing six hits and three walks over six innings - what led to their lack of offensive production? They get into Jesús Sánchez still being rolled out there against right-handed pitchers, the imminent return of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (we think), and discuss the somewhat-questionable home run call in favour of the Yankees early on. 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 Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to recap Toronto taking two of three against the Rays, including Daz Cameron’s monster home run and Toronto’s uptick in offensive production. Afterwards, Giants pitcher and Canadian Matt Wilkinson (26:43) reflects on his debut a few days ago, his nickname, “Tugboat,” and his idols growing up. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze Shane Bieber’s dominant seven innings and Nathan Lukes looking like himself again (50:00). Lastly, JoezMcfly (1:16:47) of Jomboy Media and his YouTube/Twitch channels talks about Carlos Rodón, Heliot Ramos, Jazz Chisholm, and where the Yankees stand heading into a huge series against Toronto in the Bronx. 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' 5-1 win vs. the Rays to win the series at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get into the bats smashing three long balls, one each from Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes, and Daz Cameron - can they stay hot this weekend? They discuss Shane Bieber striking out seven Rays over seven innings of work, Lukes adding a terrific catch late in the game, Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and get into what to do with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if he returns in New York to play vs. the Yankees. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and Nathan Lukes in their post-game availabilities. 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 Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to break down the loss to the Rays where Jesus Sanchez’s 4th inning error opened the floodgates. The Score’s Brandon Wile (27:18) discusses if Sanchez’s defensive miscues should see keep him out of the lineup and the AL Wild Card race. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze the lineups for the series finale and Charles McAdoo’s play in his second stint (49:54). Lastly, Marc Topkins (1:17:37) of the Tampa Bay Times talks about the sight-lines at Tropicana Field, Yandy Diaz and Chandler Simpson. 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' 7-6 loss vs. the Rays as the series is tied at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to a massive blunder from Jesús Sánchez that led to a huge Rays inning - can the team afford to keep running Sánchez out there if he's also not going to produce consistently on offence? They discuss Max Scherzer's outing - the Sánchez mistakes aside, has Scherzer been pitching well enough to stay in the rotation? Plus, they get into some of the injuries sustained to Brett Bateman and potentially Josh Smith, Alejandro Kirk having another big night, and Charles McAdoo continuing to get on base. 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 Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to discuss the win vs. the Rays, Alejandro Kirk’s scorching bat and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits when he returns. Afterwards, Sho and Daniele take your texts looking ahead to the rest of the season (33:17). Following that, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (49:40) discusses Spencer Miles’ innings, Max Scherzer’s outlook and the remaining games vs. the Rays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (1:18:29) analyzes why it’s hard to pull the ball as a hitter and what makes a good baseball culture. 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' 10-5 win vs. the Rays to open the series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays' offensive explosion, as they notch 17 hits and three home runs - what about their approach is sustainable through the next 35 games? They also chat Alejandro Kirk's big day with a two-run bomb and a RBI single, José Soriano allowing three earned runs over 5.2 IP, Spencer Miles continuing to earn bigger moments, and Kazuma Okamoto breaking Eric Hinske's Jays franchise rookie home run record in St. Petersburg. 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 step in for Blake Murphy to size up the competition and the schedule ahead as the Blue Jays aim to establish themselves in a wild-card position. Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats (25:27) provides an update on the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, their pitching staff, and Junior Caminero. Following that, Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall (49:51) analyzes José Soriano’s first two starts, as well as Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Kazuma Okamoto’s seasons. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (1:15:08) gives his thoughts on Brett Bateman, Daz Cameron, Ricky Tiedemann, and Spencer Arrighetti. 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.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with (now former) Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (1:10). Afterwards, Ben also catches up with infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (8:34) and reliever Chase Lee (15:40). 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 step in for Blake Murphy to chat about the weekend’s action, George Springer’s recent play and more. Fangraphs' Jon Becker (26:02) breaks down the AL East, if he’s buying the Chicago White Sox and whether the Seattle Mariners can rebound. Following that, MLB.com’s David Adler (49:47) discusses Tommy John’s legacy, how Max Scherzer will be remembered and if Dylan Cease is the favourite for AL Cy Young. Lastly, Sho had a chat with Brett Bateman (1:21:04) about getting traded to Toronto and finding out he’s getting called up to the Majors. 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' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out 10 over 6.1 IP to notch his 200th K of the season - has he taken the no. 1 spot in the AL Cy Young rankings with this performance, despite the loss? They get into appearances from Brendon Little and Paul Sewald - what could their futures be in this bullpen? Plus, they discuss a tough month so far for George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk being the team's star on offence - should Kirk be more aggressive with his ABS challenges? 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 Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win vs. the Yankees to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the youth movement providing a spark in the huge win, including big swings from Charles McAdoo and Brett Bateman, great work behind the plate from Brandon Valenzuela, and get into the major league debut of Ricky Tiedemann - how did the much-anticipated Jays pitching prospect look? Plus, they get into the bullpen moves from John Schneider on a day the Yankees only managed one run, the bats grinding out results against a tough opponent in Cam Schlittler, and discuss the AL Wild Card field as the Jays ended this game tied for a playoff spot for the first time since the end of June. 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' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out five over six innings of work, and the bullpen locking things down again, including Tyler Rogers notching four outs and Louis Varland needing only four pitches for his 27th save of the season. 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 is joined by Sportsnet producer Chris Black to break down the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox, including Max Scherzer's latest start, the club's ongoing offensive struggles, Brett Bateman's impact since joining the lineup, and Andres Gimenez's stellar play. Next, Apple TV+ analyst Ryan Spilborghs (31:10) previews the Blue Jays-Yankees series, Friday's pitching matchup, and Toronto's recent surge. Later, MLB insider Jon Morosi (50:13) joins from Iowa to discuss the Field of Dreams game, Kyle Schwarber's star power, and the Jays' Wild Card hopes. Finally, Keith McPherson of The Keith McPherson (1:14:55) Show provides the Yankees perspective on their offensive struggles and the mood in New York ahead of 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 loss vs. the Red Sox to wrap up the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Max Scherzer allowing just one earned run over five innings of work - can the Jays continue to rely on him down the stretch? They discuss Payton Tolle carving up the Jays lineup, the team's ability when it comes to the ABS challenge system, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s place in the batting order, Brandon Valenzuela's future value, and the usage of the bullpen. Plus, we hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider and Max Scherzer. 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 is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to set up the Blue Jays series finale against the Red Sox, the positive stretch they've been on since the trade deadline, and the acquisition of Paul Sewald off waivers to bolster the bullpen. Then, Michael Baumann (22:08) of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano's first home start as a Blue Jay, the NL wild card race heating up, and the effect of ABS on the season so far. Later, Bobby Wagner (49:41), host of the Tipping Pitches podcast jumps on with Blake to discuss the Mets disappointing season, the play of Juan Soto and Bo Bichette as the team looks ahead to 2027, before getting into the latest news surrounding baseball's labour negotiations. Finally, Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann (1:19:53) joins the show to discuss his return from injury, and development within the Blue Jays organization, before getting into his goals for the rest of the season and beyond. 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' 6-4 win vs. the Red Sox to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the late explosion from the Jays offence, including Kazuma Okamoto getting a new life after the Red Sox dropped a foul ball to spark a five-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning - is the team finally looking more consistent? They get into José Soriano striking out four over six innings of work in his Rogers Centre debut, and discuss the bullpen - despite an emergency appearance from Louis Varland, is the bullpen still in decent shape? 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 is joined by Mitch Bannon from The Athletic to break down the Jays second consecutive win over the Red Sox, the play from rookie Brett Bateman in his first stint with the Blue Jays, Spencer Miles collecting his first big league save, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles at the plate. Then, Chris Cotillo (27:33) from MassLive joins the show to further discuss the Red Sox side of the series, including Chad Tracy's bullpen decisions, and how the team has been able to sustain their second half success. Later, Ben Clemens (49:57), FanGraphs writer, jumps on with Blake to chat about the Blue Jays pitching staff, their decisions at the trade deadline, and their struggles with injury this season. Finally, Mario Delgado (1:21:17) Genzor from Baseball Prospectus, joins the show to discuss becoming a baseball fan while living in Spain, and why he chose to follow the Rockies, before getting into Colorado's decisions at the trade deadline, and the benefits between different arm rotations for pitchers. 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' 5-3 win vs. the Red Sox to ensure a series split in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bats coming through in another comeback win - how do they look like a completely different team? They get into a two-RBI night for the rookie Brett Bateman, an off-night for Dylan Cease in which he still struck out seven over five innings of work, and discuss the bullpen continuing to be taxed as now five different relievers have notched saves in their last five wins, including Spencer Miles getting his first career save against the Red Sox in Toronto. 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 is joined by Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, to discuss the Jays win over the Red Sox, the interesting sequence in the seventh inning, and the implications of the confusion on how the game played out, before giving Charles McAdoo his flowers for a home run in his fifth consecutive game. Then, The Athletic's Derek VanRiper (29:44) joins the show to chat about the biggest fantasy stories around the league, the Red Sox' surging play recently, and the Brewers leading the charge in the National League. Later, John Axford (51:56), 11-year MLB veteran, and Steve Sladkowski of the band Pup, join the show in studio to further the discussion around the timing play last night, the emotions of a lengthy delay, and the quirks of scoring a baseball game yourself, before getting into the Jays' moves at the trade deadline, and Pup's upcoming 10-year anniversary show (1:20:10). 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' 2-1 win vs. the Red Sox to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rare rule - Rule 5.09(c)(4), if you're curious - and umpire review in the 7th inning that awarded the Red Sox a late run - did the umpires give the Jays a chance to appeal the play fairly? Did the Red Sox really not know how many outs there were? Plus, they get into the work from Jameson Taillon and Simeon Woods Richardson to hold the Red Sox to one earned run, Charles McAdoo blasting a home run, the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and what Brett Bateman could be in the future. 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 freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the Blue Jays eventful weekend series against the Phillies, the vibes of the club following the trade deadline, and the state of the bullpen following a string of extra-inning games. Carter Beck (30:12), first round pick of the Braves from Estevan, Sask., joins Blake to chat about his season with the Augusta GreenJackets, finding out about his selection in the MLB Draft, and transitioning into the minor leagues after playing in Saskatchewan. Later, Gabrielle Starr (50:25) from the Boston Herald joins the show to preview the Jays four-game series this week against the Red Sox, and breaks down Boston's insane last 40 games as they've surged up the standings. Finally, Yahoo baseball writer Jordan Shusterman (1:10:06) jumps on to discuss the Blue Jays prospects development, including Jojo Parker and Johnny King's recent displays, then they get into Jose Soriano's first Blue Jays start, and the state of the AL Wild Card race. 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 Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and discuss all that went down in extras, including a laser beam from Nathan Lukes to keep the game tied, some subpar bunting from Brett Bateman and Myles Straw, a bizarre run to first base from Jesús Sánchez on a double play ball, and the bullpen being emptied all the way into the 12th inning. They also discuss Shane Bieber getting Schwarbombed, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting into a double play to end the eighth inning rally - is it possible for Vladdy to find some consistency? Plus, despite the loss today, they get into an overall positive road trip - can the effort carry forward into important games vs. the Red Sox, Rays, and Yankees? 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 extra-innings win vs. the Phillies to take the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Max Scherzer notching four strikeouts over 5.1 IP to take sole possession of 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3516 Ks - how did Mad Max look against the Phillies, and is there a chance of him hitting ninth place this year with 19 Ks to go? Plus, they discuss the bullpen figuring it out in real time in the games post-trade deadline, some terrific plays from Nathan Lukes on both offence and defence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a solo bomb early on as he got on-base three times - how much more do we need to see from Vladdy before we say 'he's back'? 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' 5-4 win vs. the Phillies to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the dramatic ending to the game - was Tyler Rogers the right choice late despite rarely throwing in the ninth inning? Did the Jays get lucky with Alejandro Kirk swiping for Trea Turner with his knee on home plate? They get into the debut for José Soriano, get into bullpen appearances for Mason Fluharty, Lázaro Estrada, Brendon Little, and knuckleballer Matt Waldron - did John Schneider push the right buttons? Plus, they discuss a three-for-four night - including a home run - for Josh Smith - what does the rest of 2026 look like for him? 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 Jonah Birenbaum of theScore to discuss why the Blue Jays didn't add a bat at the trade deadline and whether Dylan Cease has a legitimate case to win the AL Cy Young Award. Later, Kevin Pillar (30:03) breaks down José Soriano's arsenal, explains why he's a believer in Josh Smith, and shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's impressive season. Mike Petriello (50:12) of MLB.com then joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays, Soriano's taking the hill, Luis Arraez, the Phillies, and the Washington Nationals. To wrap up, Charlotte Varnes (1:14:49) of The Athletic previews the Phillies ahead of their three-game series with Toronto, including an update on the club and a look at the pitching staff the Blue Jays will face. 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' 3-2 extra-innings loss vs. the Cubs. They take your calls, and discuss the offence going 1-for-19, the first time that's been accomplished in franchise history - how big an opportunity did they just squander? They get into Tyler Rogers not being used in extras, and Louis Varland blowing his first save of the season having allowed the two-run bomb from Alex Bregman - anything to worry about with the All-Star closer? 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 freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the comeback win vs. the Astros and whether the Jays are good enough to be a playoff team. Chicago Tribune writer Meghan Montemurro (29:43) talks about the Cubs sweeping the Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong putting the team on his back, and Kevin Gausman's arrival. Following that, Dunedin Blue Jays outfielder Blaine Bullard (50:29) discusses his visit to the Rogers Centre as a kid, his pedigree as a base stealer, next steps as a baseball player, and more. Lastly, Levi Weaver (1:14:35) of The Athletic recaps the trade deadline, including Toronto's moves, the winners and losers, and the Dodgers' six-game losing streak. 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 extra innings win vs. the Astros to take the series in Houston! They take your calls, and get right to some late dramatics, including Chase Lee taking the mound in the tenth over Louis Varland, Yordan Álvarez not sliding into second base and getting tagged out in extras, and some late rockets from both Ernie Clement and Jesús Sánchez. Plus, they discuss what it means for the team to win three straight series, and look ahead to the coming gauntlet of AL East opponents in the schedule over the next few weeks. 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 Blue Jays Central’s Madison Shipman to discuss Chad Dallas’ innings, Alejandro Kirk’s swing, and Ross Atkins’ comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (24:41) of Baseball America shares his intrigue about Jays prospect Dasan Hill and the recent impress track record of Toronto’s drafting. Following that, Lance Brozdowski (49:53) explains why the Jays organization can bring the best out of Jose Soriano and MLB franchises seeking out particular pitch mixes. Lastly, WFAN660 host Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:12) breaks down the Yankees and the 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is evened at one game apiece in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to Trey Yesavage departing the game after two innings with left knee discomfort - we hear from John Schneider post-game on the injury and how concerning it is moving forward. They discuss Chad Dallas' job in relief, and once again chat about the offence scuffling - if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going to continue to struggle, could it benefit him to sit down the stretch? 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 the Athletic’s Keith Law to discuss Toronto deciding to move Arjun Nimmala and what they got in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Following that, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (29:51) discusses the tense locker room on Deadline Day and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Later, FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski (51:53) talks the Braves, Yankees and other teams that stood out from their transactions on Monday. Lastly, Josh Reddick (1:15:46) of Crush City Territory talks about new Blue Jay Spencer Arrighetti, the Astros’ deadline, Tatsuya Imai 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' 3-1 win vs. the Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to struggle - are the at-bats actually getting worse? Plus, they go over the deadline moves one more time, and debate the lack of a bat amongst them. 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.

On a special post-trade deadline edition of Blue Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a look at the deadline moves of the Jays. He takes your texts: after a bevy of moves made right up until the wire this year, what's your letter grade for the players brought in and the players traded? We hear Ross Atkins speak to the media following the conclusion of the deadline itself (2:08), and afterwards, Sho brings on Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne (27:44) to break down some of the moves, including José Soriano being acquired earlier in the day, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman being dealt, and who takes some of those high-leverage innings down the stretch. 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 Ryan Dempster of Intentional Talk to take us inside what Deadline Day is like for a player, and the intrigue behind Jose Soriano. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (20:03) talks the return for Kevin Gausman, prospect evaluation within organizational development strengths, playoff roster building and the latest intel from the Blue Jays. Later, Jon Becker (45:40) talks the Orioles selling, Luis Arraez heading to the Phillies and the White Sox making moves, specifically acquiring Luis Castillo from the Mariners. Following that, theScore’s Brandon Wile discusses the moves from the Yankees, Red Sox and Jays. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Chris Black (1:15:50) explains why he sees the vision for Jose Soriano and Brett Bateman with the Blue Jays and the guys react live to Adam Macko getting moved to the Rangers. 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 is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Kevin Gausman’s tenure in Toronto, the acquisition of Jose Soriano and what’s ahead for the Blue Jays at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (22:09) of FanGraphs discusses Luis Garcia Jr. heading to the Yankees and why the Nationals like their return. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic pops in to reflect on Tarik Skubal’s time with the Tigers and other moves on the horizon for Detroit. Eric Longenhagen (50:04) of FanGraphs gives the lowdown on the two prospects the Blue Jays traded Kevin Gausman for in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. MLB Insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:06:05) talks Toronto seemingly buying and selling at the deadline and who else could be moved before 6pm ET. Lastly, Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus gives his take on Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers and if LA is bad for baseball or simply lapping everyone. 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Cardinals to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the in-game storylines, including Max Scherzer notching a quality start at the Dome, while Louis Varland looked uncharacteristically shaky in a tough ninth inning. With no more games to go before the trade deadline, is the team firmly a sell with just over a day to go? Could we look to today's Mets/Rays trade as an example of what to expect? Plus, they chat the in-game acquisition of RHP Jameson Taillon and discuss what it could mean for the team in the short-term. 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 Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, including George Springer, who continues to stay hot - what does the future hold for him? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman allowing one run over 5.2 IP in what could have been his final start as a Blue Jay - where does he stand in the all-time Jays starting pitchers rankings, and should the team sell, could he still be a Blue Jay 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Cardinals to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Luis Urías providing a two-run pinch-hit single as the game-winner - in that bottom eighth, why him over Davis Schneider? They discuss Dylan Cease striking out seven over six innings of work, the bullpen locking it down late, and debate whether or not the Jays could be back in the playoff race having won three of their last four games. 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 Pitcher List's Nick Pollack to discuss the starting pitching market from a fantasy perspective ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Afterwards, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo (25:22) chats about the stark contrast between the New York Yankees and Mets entering August. Then, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (49:56) shares an update on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes and trade rumblings across the league as the weekend begins. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (1:16:07) joins the show to set up the Blue Jays’ final pre-deadline series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre. 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.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (1:35). Afterwards, Ben is alongside Chris Leroux as they are visited in the radio booth by franchise greats Pat Borders (7:36) and Dave Stieb (12:55) to celebrate the 1992 and 1993 back-to-back World Series champs. Plus, we dive into the 590 archives to remember the legendary Duane Ward, as another Blue Jays legend in Tom Cheek interviewed him on the field following the 1992 ALCS (20:20). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Trey Yesavage’s outing, Louis Varland’s consistency and what’s ahead for Toronto’s front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract. 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' 5-2 win vs. the Nationals to win the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence blooping their way to a 12-hit, five-run day - is there anything there to build on going forward? They get into good days from Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer, Trey Yesavage striking out four over 6.2 IP while allowing just one run, and Louis Varland locking down the game for a six-out save. Plus, they discuss more trade deadline scenario with less than a week to go. 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 Madison Shipman to talk Shane Bieber’s outing, Brendon Little’s quality innings on Tuesday and more. Afterwards, MLB Insider Jim Bowden (30:22) discusses the markets for Tarik Skubal, Louis Varland and Kevin Gausman. Blue Jays analyst Chris Leroux (51:18) breaks down what went wrong for Shane Bieber on Tuesday night and how Trey Yesavage can get his groove back. Lastly, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (1:16:59) joins to break down trade deadline strategy for a front office and his favourite deadline deals. 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' 8-6 loss vs. the Nationals as the series is evened at one game apiece in Washington. They take your calls and texts, and get to the strange start from Shane Bieber - what led to six walks in less than an inning of work, and can the Jays continue to absorb bullpen days like this? They chat about the offence, including a solo bomb from Kazuma Okamoto, a three-run shot from George Springer, and an injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is there a way of fixing the offence post-trade deadline in 2026? 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 John Axford in-studio (35:26) to talk about where the Jays stand ahead of the deadline, Jeff Hoffman’s play since June and why Shane Bieber may have found his rhythm. Following that, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (50:34) breaks down the state of the Yankees/Mets and acting in “Caught Stealing.” Lastly, Eno Sarris (1:10:09) of Rates & Barrels discusses the chances Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer get dealt and other moves that could be on the horizon in 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win vs. the Nationals to open the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer against his former team (on his birthday no less) - did they see enough from Mad Max to roll him out against the Cardinals on the weekend? They get into the bullpen going Rogers-Hoffman-Varland - is this how it was always supposed to look, and can it stay this way moving forward? Plus, they continue the trade deadline discussions with less than a week to go. 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 Zach Worden of the Bird’s Eye View Podcast to recap the weekend’s action and review Sportsnet’s “The Blue Jays Way” documentary series through three episodes. Tim Britton (26:44) of the Athletic provides the state of the Mets and what the Jays can get for a few of their players on the trade market. Afterwards, Blake takes your texts (49:57) on who could be available via trade, whether Alejandro Kirk could be moved, Kevin Gausman’s future and more. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (1:12:59) talks Gausman, Shane Bieber, the latest on Ricky Tiedemann and the details around Toronto signing some of their 2026 draft picks. 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's quality start of six innings allowing three earned runs - was that his last start as a Jay? Despite all he's done for the franchise, should he get traded alongside all the soon-to-be free agents? Plus, they discuss who's most culpable for the 2026 season, from the players themselves to the front office - does Ross Atkins deserve blame for roster construction, or is that hindsight? 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to even the series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Dylan Cease, who was masterful as he struck out 12 in a complete game shutout - how much does his presence change the composition of the starting rotation going forward? How much did the velo fluctuations play into the kind of game he threw in the win? They also get to the Jays offence coming through with 15 hits and six runs, including a three-run bomb from George Springer - is he someone who could carry more value in less than ten days? Plus, with the series finale vs. the Red Sox coming up followed by series vs. the Nationals and Cardinals before the deadline, is there time to change the team's direction, or has it already been set? 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' 6-4 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen management of John Schneider: is this one on the manager? With Tyler Rogers down and Louis Varland only available for a save, should CJ Van Eyk still have been the guy late? They also discuss the offence not coming through against Patrick Sandoval, including stranding the bases loaded early in the game - how much blame do they deserve despite a late comeback? 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 theScore’s Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Shane Bieber’s outing and how much the next 10 games will dictate Toronto’s deadline activity. Afterwards, Stephen J. Nesbitt (30:39) of the Athletic breaks down his reporting on the design of 3-team trades and the difficult in executing them. Tyler Milliken (52:54) of the Section 10 podcast joins to talk about Boston’s record-tying 15-game win streak, their deadline approach and more. Lastly, Alex Faust (1:19:15) of Apple TV previews tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox matchup and his broadcasting philosophy to baseball. 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' 3-1 win vs. the Rays to wrap the series and the homestand in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber allowing just one run over seven innings of work - if the direction of the team has already been chosen at the deadline, is Bieber becoming a larger trade chip, or should he be on the team long-term? They discuss George Springer continuing to stay hot this month - is it too little too late, or is he too becoming someone who will fetch more value at the deadline? Plus, they explore what needs to happen at the deadline for position players and pitchers alike, and hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and George Springer. 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 Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss what the Blue Jays could get in return for a few players on the roster. Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar (30:25) talks about the latest around Aaron Judge, the New York Mets and more. Following that, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (50:06) describes the oddity of the countless defensive miscues from Toronto this season. Lastly, the Athletic’s Sam Blum (1:10:58) breaks down his reporting on “The Baseball Spy” who was fired by the Angels after allegedly spying on the Rockies. 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' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays losing their fourth straight and their seventh of their last eight games - is this rock bottom? They get into the sloppy baseball - how do they clean up the defensive miscues at a bare minimum? They discuss the lack of offence continuing to be a huge problem, the part Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plays in all of this, and continue to discuss moves the team could make as the coming trade deadline looms. 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 Dan Shulman to parse through the disappointments from the Blue Jays’ season so far. Afterwards, Adam Berry (30:11) of MLB.com talks Chandler Simpson, the sustainability of Tampa Bay’s style of play and trade deadline requirements. MLB insider Jim Bowden (50:12) joins to break down how MLB front offices prepare the weeks ahead of the deadline and who could be on the move for the Jays. Lastly, Canadian Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling (1:15:23) of the Bowling Green Hot Rods talks about getting drafted, his hitting approach and season in High-A. 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.