Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the questions on everyone's mind: what's up with Jeff Hoffman? Can the Jays afford to keep him in the closer role? Should Yariel Rodríguez see more save opportunities? When is Yimi García returning? They also discuss the two runs from the Jays offence - can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver more runs in big moments? - and get into Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over six innings of work. Plus, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer are going to start the first two games of the Cleveland series - what are expectations for both starters? 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' 7-1 win over the White Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos allowing just one unearned run and two hits over 7.2 IP - how needed was this after his last outing? Would Berríos be the guy to get Game 1 if the playoffs were to start tomorrow? They get into the offence showing up as well, including Nathan Lukas with an RBI single batting second, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both going yard, and Davis Schneider knocking home three RBI. Plus, some Davis Schneider-themed giveaway trivia! 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' 7-1 loss vs. the White Sox to begin a three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss what they saw from Spencer Turnbull - will he see another start as a Blue Jay if Max Scherzer returns in the next week? They chat about the outfield defence looking somewhat suspect in this game, and get into the bullpen day itself - with John Schneider having used seven pitchers in this game, who is available for 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Diamondbacks and what Kevin Gausman is struggling with in June. Jorge Castillo (30:57) discusses the Yankees’ struggles at the plate and Giancarlo Stanton’s return. Afterwards, James Fegan (50:13) updates on where the Chicago White Sox stand as they open a 3-game series vs. the Blue Jays. In the final segment, Michelle Seniuk (1:17:46), Blue Jays Senior Vice President of Fan Experience and Concessions, discusses team activations ahead of Pride Weekend. Lastly, Blake and Julia touch on the value of Pride Weekend and what it represents for the LGBTQ community.  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' 9-5 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven earned runs allowed in 4.1 IP by Kevin Gausman - after a number of tough results in short order, what do the Jays do with Gausman going forward? They also get into the two home runs from Alejandro Kirk, and also chat about the mini-rally made by the Jays bats near the end of the game. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, and Gausman himself. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. guiding the Blue Jays to another win vs. the Diamondbacks, and Eric Lauer making a claim for a starting pitching spot. Michael Rosen (30:53) discusses why changeups are weird. Geoff Pontes (51:00) breaks down Toronto’s most MLB-ready prospects and guys that are catching his eye. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian (1:19:51) pops in to give his take on the Blue Jays, the AL East, Rafael Devers 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' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Scherzer, who threw 4.1 IP of scoreless ball alongside eight strikeouts for the Bisons - could his next start be in a Blue Jays uniform? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Madison Shipman (36:47) in-studio to discuss Addison Barger’s walk-off, Bo Bichette’s dinger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shifting to the 3rd spot and women’s softball. Mike Petriello (50:30) joins to break down Barger’s swing and how Rafael Devers will fare in San Francisco. Lastly, Clinton Yates (1:17:56) talks about the 2025 Men’s College World Series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the ninth-inning heroics of Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, as they both crushed home runs off Shelby Miller in the win. What's the ceiling for a player like Barger? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting third in the lineup, a move that paid immediate dividends - what took so long? Plus, they get into Chris Bassitt, who gave the team a chance by allowing three earned runs over 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Max Scherzer’s Triple-A outing, what the Blue Jays will do with their 4th and 5th starters and more. Dan Syzmborski (31:16) talks Shohei Ohtani’s outing. Anthony Castrovince (50:42) gives his perspective from the MLB combine and Rafael Devers getting traded to the Giants. Lastly, Steve Berthiaume (1:15:09) provides all the latest on the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays getting swept by the Phillies and the state of the bullpen. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:57) pops by to talk about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Afterwards, Jed Lowrie (1:14:45) comes by to discuss his MLB career, switching to an analyst role 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.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss to wrap up a three-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies. They take your calls and texts, and debate the question: does getting swept by the Phillies change your outlook of this team? They get into the no-show by the offence over three games (six total runs over three games in Philly), discuss José Berríos allowing six earned runs over 4.2 IP, and what the future holds for Erik Swanson, who has allowed nine earned runs in 5.2 IP this season. Plus, they look ahead to the Diamondbacks series, and discuss whether the Jays will be buyers or sellers at the deadline. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up a series loss in Philadelphia. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Bowden Francis being lifted in the fourth inning - how did his start unravel so quickly? Is it all mental with him at this point? Is there a solution the Jays can find before he makes his next start, likely against the White Sox in Toronto, and is Max Scherzer a part of that solution? He also gets to Chad Green, who gave up the game-losing home run in the eighth inning - what does the future hold for him? Plus, he discusses the state of the bullpen at-large including Braydon Fisher flashing the good stuff again, what to do with Erik Swanson, and Yariel Rodríguez coming through once 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-0 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman - is this something to be worried about with him, or was that second inning just a passing blip? They discuss the no-show by the offence, and look ahead to Bowden Francis making another start on Saturday afternoon. Plus, Max Scherzer made a rehab start for the Bisons - what is the outlook for the future Hall of Famer? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Arjun Nimmala to discuss his season, working with Francisco Lindor and more. Pat Malacar (30:55) previews Max Scherzer’s start with the Bisons and who’s buzzing in Buffalo. Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:21) talks Bowden Francis, Alejandro Kirk’s season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s power numbers. Lastly, Adam Aaronson (1:20:30) tees up the Phillies as the Blue Jays begin their 3-game series in Philadelphia. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the series sweep of the Cardinals and the various ways the team won. Derek vanRiper (28:20) talks fantasy baseball and bounces around the MLB. Jon Morosi (50:38) describes why he thinks the Blue Jays have a shot to win the AL East. Following that, Blake and Julia go to the text line and answer your questions (1:16:19). 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 over the Cardinals to complete the sweep in St. Louis! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance of the bats once again - in what was their 21st comeback win, how do they keep taking these dramatic victories? They discuss Ernie Clement's home run, the continuing great play of Eric Lauer on bullpen days, and Yariel Rodríguez locking down a save - should he get continue to get save opportunities if Jeff Hoffman falters? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Alejandro Kirk hitting another homer, the decision to bring in Jeff Hoffman for one hitter, the benefits of being a low-strikeout/high-contact team and more. Former Blue Jay Bengie Molina (30:30) joins to talk Cardinals and the 2006 Toronto Blue Jays. Davy Andrews (49:56) dives into Kirk’s power, the Twins and Kyle Schwarber (1:14:55).  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' 10-9 win over the Cardinals to take the series in St. Louis! They take your calls and texts, and get to Alejandro Kirk once again coming through with a big game - after Seattle's Cal Raleigh, is Kirk the next best catcher in baseball? They discuss the whole offence staying hot, including four RBI from Andrés Giménez, and also get to the bullpen decisions John Schneider made regarding Mason Fluharty, Chad Green, and Jeff Hoffman. Plus, they chat about the start from Chris Bassitt, in which he allowed four earned runs over seven 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 and Julia Kreuz recap Jonatan Clase’s huge homer, Alejandro Kirk continuing to mash, and John Schneider showing faith in Yariel Rodriguez in the 9th inning. Craig Goldstein (25:05) pops by to talk Dodgers and Toronto’s Denzel Clarke wild catch last night. Molly Burkhardt (49:59) discusses Roman Anthony’s debut with the Red Sox and the AUSL. Lastly, Meg Rowley (1:15:06) updates on the Seattle Mariners and gives her thoughts on the state of 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra innings win over the Cardinals to open the series in St. Louis! They take your calls and texts, and discuss once again how the Jays are never out of it - is Alejandro Kirk the team's best hitter right now? They discuss Jonatan Clase's big night, including a game-tying home run in the ninth inning off All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, and also get into the peaks and valleys from Yariel Rodríguez in this game. Plus, they chat about Jeff Hoffman shutting it down in extras, and also chat about José Berríos allowing no runs over 6.2 IP. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays took 2 of 3 from the Cardinals, the bullpen had moments, and Bowden Francis struggled once again. Joon Lee (30:51) joins to discuss taking pitches from a Major Leaguer and the state of the Red Sox. Katie Woo (53:39) catches you up on the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of their 3-game series vs. Toronto. Lastly, Sam Shaw (1:15:16), of Victoria, B.C. and the Dunedin Blue Jays, joins to discuss getting drafted by the Blue Jays, developing his swing 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.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss to the Twins to wrap up the series in Minnesota. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the question atop everyone's mind: what do you do with Bowden Francis? With the team already running out a bullpen day every fifth turn through the rotation, can they afford to keep running Francis out there as well? What are the internal solutions? Plus, they discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to hit well with two strikes, and Alan Roden getting an RBI single in a rare start since his return 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 affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Twins to take the series in Minnesota! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive performance from George Springer, who delivered a late-game two-run bomb - is this one of the best seasons of Springer's Blue Jays career? They discuss Tyler Heineman continuing to stand out as the team's backup catcher, the catching tandem as a whole, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knocking in what proved to be an important insurance run. Plus, they get to Kevin Gausman's quality start, and discuss the high leverage outing for Braydon Fisher as well. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Twins to start a nine-game road trip in Minneapolis! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays winning another bullpen day - between Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, Mason Fluharty, Yariel Rodríguez, Brendon Little, and Jeff Hoffman, can the Jays still continue winning these patched together starts? He discusses the offence, including Addison Barger ripping another home run, Alejandro Kirk continuing to hit with two strikes, and Bo Bichette padding his team-leading RBI total. Plus, some updates on Spencer Turnbull 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli, filling in for Blake Murphy, discuss Bo Bichette’s hitting, run production from the bottom order and winning the 3-game series vs. the Phillies. Gord Ash (27:57) joins to discuss Jose Bautista getting inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Afterwards, Mitch Bannon (47:30) discusses Bowden Francis, Alejandro Kirk and his Blue Jays all-quarter century team. Lastly, Brandon Warne (1:16:22) provides the state of the Twins. 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' 9-1 win over the Phillies to wrap up a series victory at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence, which continues to show up - is the power starting to show up more regularly for Bo Bichette? Should opinions be revised about a new deal for the shortstop? They get into the bottom of the order continuing to perform, Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over seven innings of work, Alejandro Kirk looking like one of the best catchers in the American League, and the bullpen holding down the Phillies bats. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Chris Bassitt, and 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the bottom of the 9th last night, where Toronto’s familiarity with Jordan Romano showed and Jose Berrios’ start. Michael Baumann (31:31) discusses Mick Abel, Jesus Luzardo and the Super Regional round of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Afterwards, Ashley Stephenson (1:16:11) joins to discuss her job with the Dunedin Blue Jays and her teammate, Amanda Asay, who will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 walk-off win over the Phillies to even the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk delivering the walk off win - what went into that at-bat versus former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano? Did the familiarity help him and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in that ninth inning? They also get into Bo Bichette's game-tying RBI triple earlier in the game, and discuss José Berríos holding it down for one earned run over 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Bowden Francis’ outing and whether it’s time to send him to Triple-A. Lance Brozdowski (26:04) joins to analyze where there has been slippage from Francis, Kevin Gausman’s splitter success and why Trey Yesavage is a unique pitcher. Dan Shulman (50:49) discusses options for the Blue Jays at the 4th and 5th starter spots. Lastly, Hannah Keyser (1:15:52) outlines the vision for her new Substack, investing in the AUSL 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' 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Guardians to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes coming through with the late two-run single - with Daulton Varsho back, what is his role going forward? They discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to stay hot, George Springer smashing his third home run of the season, and get into Chris Bassitt's latest outing. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays winning their second in a row behind Jose Berrios’ strong start and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting a 3-run homer. Jim Rosenhaus previews the state of the Guardians and Rob Friedman, breaks down some of the best emerging pitchers in the Majors (27:18). 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 a mini-edition of Blue Jays Talk, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Red Sox to take the series in Toronto! They discuss Daulton Varsho launching his second home run in as many games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run bomb in the bottom of the eighth inning, and José Berríos keeping the Jays in it with eight strikeouts over 6.2 IP. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down George Springer’s tough at-bat vs. Lucas Giolito in the 6th that proved to be a pivotal point in the game, the home runs that followed, Alejandro Kirk’s big day and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s clutch base running play in extras. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Shawn Green (24:54) joins the show to discuss his time with the team, the impact of his book on athletes and reflects on the totality of his MLB career. 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 extra-innings walk-off win over the Red Sox to even the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats breaking through - can this be contagious for the offence going forward? They discuss Anthony Santander's game-tying three-run bomb, and also chat about Alejandro Kirk hitting a home run and getting the game-winner in extras. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz breakdown Daulton Varsho’s amazing catch and what Bowden Francis struggled with after allowing five home runs. Jahmai Webster joins to discuss the state of the Red Sox, and Mitch Bannon (30:10) chimes in on Toronto’s issues at the plate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Chad Jennings to talk Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman and the ascending Red Sox, who have the second-best record in the American League in April. Afterwards, Steve Slawkowski (23:04) of PUP joins to discuss their new album, which will be released on Friday, Blue Jays memories and his favourite MLB ballparks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap another batch of games where the Blue Jays could not string together hits. Afterwards, Jon Morosi (25:37) joins to bounce around the MLB and discuss the Tigers, Garrett Crochet + 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.

Julia Kreuz and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Yankees. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Chris Bassitt’s solid outing that unraveled in the sixth, Anthony Santander’s bright spot with a big swing, and Toronto’s continued struggles generating any offensive momentum. 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.

Julia Kreuz and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 loss to the Yankees in Game One of Sunday’s doubleheader. They take your texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman’s disastrous 53-pitch third inning, John Schneider’s decision to leave him in, and small positives from Myles Straw and Addison Barger at the bottom of the lineup. 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' 4-2 win vs. the Yankees. They take your calls and texts, and discuss José Berríos battling through 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Alejandro Kirk’s big night both at the plate and behind it, and take a closer look at John Schneider’s late-game bullpen decisions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Dan Shulman to take a big picture look at the Blue Jays’ offence and if they can become a good offensive team this season. Afterwards, Emmanuel Berbari (27:51) outlines Aaron Judge’s crazy start to the season and where the Yankees’ pitching staff stands. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays, once again, struggling to generate hits and their early count swings costing them at the plate. Afterwards, Josh Towers (26:39) joins to explain what made Roy Halladay a unique player, principles he’s trying to instill in the youths he works with and the pressure a lack of run support puts on 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.

Julia Kreuz breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Houston Astros in a solo edition of Blue Jays Talk. She takes your calls and texts, and discusses Bowden Francis’ shaky second inning, George Springer’s recent contributions amid a team-wide slump, and whether it’s time for a shakeup at the top of the batting order with Bo Bichette struggling to set the tone. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays inability to convert on the mistakes by Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco. They also discuss Chris Bassitt’s start, where weak contact was his undoing. In the final segment, Mike Petriello (29:21) joins to discuss how Bassitt has adapted his pitching style with age and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Astros to drop the series in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence - how do the struggles continue when Ronel Blanco entered play with an ERA above six? They also get into the outing of Chris Bassitt - was there an element of bad luck involved with his final line? Plus, they get into the bullpen, as Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty continued to look terrific. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ inability to get hits again and the troubling lack of home run production. They also discuss Kevin Gausman’s rough 5th and Hunter Brown delivering a gem. Afterwards, Erik Kratz joins to bounce 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 shutout loss vs. the Astros, their third straight defeat. They take your calls, and get right to the offence: even with Hunter Brown on the other side, how does this keep happening? They get into Kevin Gausman's six innings of work, where he ran into trouble with a four-run fifth inning - where did the hiccup lie, and how has his splitter looked recently? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - despite hitting well, does the large contract bring higher expectations from fans, and is that fair? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend that saw Rowdy Tellez go on a revenge tour, Easton Lucas get hit hard, Paxton Schultz save the bullpen, and the Blue Jays struggle to get runs in. Afterwards, Robert Ford (27:49) joins to discuss the Astros also having issues bringing runners in behind a strong starting pitching staff despite injuries. 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.