Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' win over the Yankees, George Springer’s impressive two-homer game, and Max Fried's surprising outing. They are later joined by Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield (26:43) to chat about their new podcast, The 6ix Inning Stretch, and Merrifield’s life post-retirement. Bob Kendrick (53:23), President of the Negro Leagues, shares insights on its history and remembers Dave Parker. Finally, Levi Weaver (1:16:26) from The Athletic analyzes the Texas Rangers' struggles with their starting rotation.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman. 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing the Blue Jays’ victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1. They cover Max Scherzer’s standout performance, Jeff Hoffman’s solid close, and the current state of the bullpen. In the second half, they preview the Canada Day matchup between Kevin Gausman and Max Fried, speculating on Gausman’s ability to maintain his dominance and whether Fried will cool down (29:54).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 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Springer, 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus, reflecting on the Blue Jays' recent series win at Fenway Park and the significance of the upcoming matchup against the New York Yankees. They answer listener questions (29:22) before welcoming Keith McPherson (50:46) to discuss the state of the Yankees, Marcus Stroman's return, and expectations for the series. Finally, Eno Sarris (1:15:31) joins to analyze Tarik Skubal's impressive performance, potential Cy Young candidates, rookie pitchers on the brink of a breakout, and Max Scherzer's role for the rest 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 affiliate.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to win the rubber match in Boston, and finish the road trip 4-2! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen shutting down the Red Sox bats late in the game - how important was it for all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, and Jeff Hoffman to show up in big moments, especially on the road? They discuss the biggest needs for the team at the trade deadline, Bo Bichette's contract status, and also get into Eric Lauer's 4.1 IP allowing three earned runs. Plus, with a four-game series vs. the Yankees starting tomorrow, is a 2-2 record acceptable or do the Jays need to go 3-1 with a big opportunity to gain some ground? 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' 15-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Chris Bassitt allowing eight earned runs (nine total) over 2.0+ IP of work - given his body of work, do you just throw that start out moving forward? They also discuss the struggles of Mason Fluharty - does he need a break, or does the bullpen at-large need a slight reinforcement? Plus, they look ahead to what Eric Lauer might provide in the series finale. 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' 9-0 win over the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos blanking the Red Sox over seven innings, allowing just four hits and one walk alongside eight strikeouts - after allowing just one unearned run across two straight starts, has Berríos found a groove? They discuss the late addition of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the lineup, and also get into the continuing terrific play from both Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement. 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 series win vs. the Guardians, including Kevin Gausman’s outing and getting production throughout the lineup. Chris Cotillo (30:58) previews the Boston Red Sox since Rafael Devers was traded. Scott Braun (50:37) pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around the MLB. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck (1:15:38) discusses learning about getting traded to the Blue Jays, his golf game, the move from Double-A to Triple-A 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' 6-0 win over the Guardians to win the rubber match in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts as they get right to Kevin Gausman allowing just two hits, one walk and no runs over eight innings of work - how much does that help the bullpen with not many days off in the coming weeks? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch in the forearm - is there any danger of him missing time vs. the Red Sox? Plus, they discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and with the season (almost) half over, they hand out some letter grades to 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.