Blue Jays Talk

Davy Andrews, writer at FanGraphs and member of The Subway Ghosts, joins Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz to help recap the flurry of trades from this morning. He checks in on the Twins' stance in the trade market as the deadline quickly approaches, before sharing what it's like covering today's news and his thoughts on the Blue Jays' moves so far. TheScore's Brandon Wile (14:11) tags in to discuss A.J. Preller's track record of multiple transactions after acquiring Mason Miller and J.P. Sears, the Red Sox' lack of moves, and Shane Bieber's immense upside. Matt Gelb (30:55), Phillies beat writer for The Athletic, stops by to chat about Philadelphia's acquisition of Jhoan Duran, the pieces sent to Minnesota in exchange, and the prospects to watch in the Phils' system. Blake and Julia wrap up with some text-line questions!The views and opinions 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.

In the second hour of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Jon Becker to discuss Shane Bieber's trade to the Toronto Blue Jays and the potential for more moves before the 6 PM deadline. They also re-evaluate the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:24) from Sportsnet joins to explore other trade possibilities for Toronto, focusing on their need for relievers versus position players, and recap the Jays' series finale against the Orioles.The views and opinions 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus with insights on the Blue Jays' recent trade for Shane Bieber. They discuss the associated risks and potential upsides. Jordan Shusterman from Yahoo Sports joins to analyze the trade, potential moves for relievers, and other transactions expected before 6 PM. In the latter half, Shi Davidi (28:08) adds his perspective on the trade and the Blue Jays' long-term plans for Bieber.The views and opinions 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' 9-8 win over the Orioles to salvage the series with a win! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats waking up in the series finale - what is the role for Nathan Lukes going forward, will he stay atop the order? They get into an abbreviated start for José Berríos, Yariel Rodríguez struggling mid-game, and the bullpen wrapping up the game to close things out. Plus, they continue to discuss trade ideas with the deadline looming. The views and opinions 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 a wild Tuesday including two losses, Chad Green getting DFA’d, Seranthony Dominguez’s crazy day and what he adds to the Blue Jays. MLB InsiderJim Bowden (30:05) discusses the addition of Dominguez, the starter and reliever pitching market and how active he’s expecting the deadline to be. Craig Goldstein (50:00) of Baseball Prospectus gives his thought on Dominguez’s playoff track record and what moves the Los Angeles Dodgers might make. Lastly, Blake and Julia take your texts (1:19:30) on players who could become Blue Jays before 6pm on Thursday and how concerning the 4-game losing streak is.The views and opinions 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 loss vs. the Orioles to drop the series in Baltimore, their fourth straight loss. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence struggling in this game - was this just a result of a long doubleheader day in hot weather, or is there something more to worry about? They also get into the decision to send out Jeff Hoffman in the bottom of the eighth, and discuss Seranthony Domínguez' debut as a Blue Jay following the trade between the two games. Plus, they chat about the trade deadline and what moves are more pressing following the deal for Domínguez. The views and opinions 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' 16-4 loss vs. the Orioles to kick off the doubleheader in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the starting pitching - is there anything to worry about, or does this matter less because Easton Lucas isn't a regular member of the rotation? They get into the offensive struggles during the three-game losing streak, and discuss the pitching vs. offence needs as the deadline gets ever 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, and Julia Kreuz discuss Chris Bassitt and the pitching staff struggling in the loss to the Orioles, as well as Bo Bichette’s consecutive hit streak and Addison Barger’s at-bats recently. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (24:59) comes by to preview the trade deadline and Toronto’s reported interest in Pirates pitchers David Bednar and Dennis Santana. Ben Clemens (49:54) of FanGraphs recaps the results of his Trade Value Series. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (1:19:33) discusses the “Jamie Campbell Bursary” and what to watch for from the Blue Jays ahead of the trade 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right into the injury to George Springer - if he is absent for any amount of time, how does that change the list of needs ahead of the deadline? Plus, they discuss Chris Bassitt allowing six earned runs over 2.1 IP, and chat about how the impromptu bullpen day could have negative consequences ahead of a doubleheader. Afterwards, they discuss the impending deadline itself, and whether or not Orioles OF Ramón Laureano could be a good fit for the team. The views and opinions 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 taking 3 of 4 vs. the Tigers, Max Scherzer’s start, Bo Bichette’s at-bats and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Homer Bush (29:52) joins the show to reflect on his career, Toronto’s playing style and his son nearing the big leagues. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (49:49) comes in-studio to talk about Toronto’s ability to manufacture runs and the team heading into August. Lastly, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman (1:15:15) provides the state of Baltimore heading into the trade 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 affiliate.