Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Cubs as the series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into the offence being shut down by Cubs starter Cade Horton - was this an issue with the Jays approach, or was it simply a dominant performance from the Cubs rookie? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of work, the decision to not send Bo Bichette on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. RBI double, and the performances from both Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty. Plus, they discuss some of Mark Shapiro's recent comments to the media. The views and opinions 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 Tuesday’s series-opening win, where Jose Berrios battled, Ernie Clement hit a huge home run, and Daulton Varsho continued to mash. After Lance Brozdowski (29:50) breaks down the emergence of the cutter, why Trey Yesavage is a unique pitcher and the impact Shane Bieber could have on the rotation. Afterwards, FanGraphs Meg Rowley (51:04) describes the bliss of being a Mariners fan right now and why it’s significant that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out Shohei Ohtani for his baserunning blunder on Sunday vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar (1:17:47) reflects on his MLB career, the pillars of great MLB clubhouses and transitioning to media. The views and opinions 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' 5-1 win over the Cubs to open the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Berríos' 5.1 IP of work, allowing just two hits and no runs - is that one of his better outings of the season considering his recent struggles? Plus, he discusses Ernie Clement banging a three-run bomb, and Daulton Varsho clobbering his 12th home run of the season. Afterwards, he gets into Jeff Hoffman's bounce back appearance, Louis Varland showing off the fastball once more, and asks the question: who has been the biggest surprise so far 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 Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Trey Yesavage heading to Triple-A, the plan for Shane Bieber and Teoscar Hernandez revealing how close he was to re-signing with the Blue Jays. Geoff Pontes (25:50) of Baseball America discusses Toronto’s top 30 prospects, including a player few have heard of that’s garnering attention. Travis Sawchik (51:38) of Driveline Baseball breaks down his recent piece on hitters featuring various types of swings and Bieber’s potential with Toronto. Lastly, Meghan Montemurro (1:15:09) of the Chicago Tribune previews the Cubs as they begin a 3-game set vs. Toronto at the 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Dodgers series, including Jeff Hoffman’s struggles, Mason Fluharty coming up clutch, and the bats waking up late (29:06). The Athletic’s Deren VanRiper (50:22) joins them to talk Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski and Josh Naylor’s hot start with the Mariners. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (1:14:45) breaks down Jeff Hoffman’s uneven numbers, Toronto’s trouble allowing the long ball and Kyle Tucker’s scuffling 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.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Los Angeles! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the hero of the game, Mason Fluharty - what went into his pressure-packed at-bat vs. Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded? They discuss the bullpen at-large, which saw big time outings from all of Louis Varland, Braydon Fisher, Seranthony Domínguez, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - even if Jeff Hoffman stays in the closer role, could the bullpen see more fluidity going forward? Plus, they discuss big home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Ernie Clement, and get into what the roster construction could look like when Andrés Giménez and George Springer return. The views and opinions 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' 9-1 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles to ensure a series loss out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays offence no-showing - is there cause for concern, or was two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell just on one tonight? What's the prognosis against elite pitching moving forward? He gets into the outings from Yariel Rodríguez and Seranthony Domínguez - with their lack of control versus what we saw from Braydon Fisher, does the bullpen need to be re-ordered? Plus, Shane Bieber made another rehab start - what's next for Bieber as he continues to make his way back from injury (38:01)? The views and opinions 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' 5-1 loss vs. the Dodgers in the series opener out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the historic matchup between Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw - given how pitchers are used these days, will we ever see another battle like that ever again? He also discusses Scherzer's start itself - despite the home run from Mookie Betts, do you feel better about where Scherzer is at this point of the season? Plus, he gets to a rare off night for the Jays' bats, some minor mistakes from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, and discusses Brendon Little struggling late in 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli open the show by previewing the Blue Jays–Dodgers series and making the case for John Schneider as Manager of the Year, citing his in-game moves and clubhouse culture. They also discuss Jen Pawol’s debut as MLB’s first female umpire before taking your text questions (31:02). After the break, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:02) checks in post-deadline on how the Jays’ new rotation pieces fit, their chances in a tight AL East, and other playoff races around the league. To close, MLB.com Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen (1:15:42) previews the Scherzer–Kershaw matchup, how Los Angeles is navigating an up-and-down stretch marked by inconsistent play and injuries, and Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound.The views and opinions 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 Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run tie with George Springer, the potential for a power surge, and Kevin Gausman’s impressive performance. Brandon Wile (27:33) from The Score joins to talk about Roman Anthony’s contract extension, the surging Red Sox, and Bo Bichette’s future deal. They also consider how the rotation might shift with Shane Bieber’s arrival and take questions from listeners (50:19). Finally, Doug Haller from The Athletic previews Max Scherzer's matchup with Clayton Kershaw, exploring the mindset of both pitchers and the evolving standards for Hall of Fame candidates (1:15:49).The views and opinions 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.