Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off win over the Orioles at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the Isiah Kiner-Falefa game-winner - has he actually been one of the team's better hitters lately? They discuss the six innings of two-run ball from José Berríos to keep the team in it, and get to the bullpen usage, as the arm barn held it down late. Plus, with the Rogers Centre (formerly known as SkyDome) celebrating its 35th birthday, Jeff shares some of his favourite memories of the stadium. 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 Nicholson-Smith in-studio to discuss the loss to the Orioles and the front-office decisions each team has made over the past few seasons (26:34). Afterwards, Hannah Keyser discusses the Yankees (49:49) and changes she wants to see to the MLB All-Star festivities. In the final segment, Blake Murphy speaks to Trevor May about his decision to retire and begin his career as a media personality, baseball analytics, the intricacies of throwing a splitter and more (1:12:16).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 to the Orioles at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence getting shut down by Corbin Burnes - was anyone surprised given the apparent pitching mismatch? They discuss the opening stint from Trevor Richards - has he earned his spot as a trusted member of the bullpen? They also get to Ryan Mountcastle, who banged two home runs - why does he always do 'damage' against the Jays? Plus, they discuss John Schneider - does he take an unfair amount of criticism given how the roster is constructed? 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 Dan Shulman to recap the loss to the Orioles and the lack of options for the Blue Jays to get consistent hitting. Jake Mirtz gives his thoughts on the state of the Blue Jays (30:27) while Shi Davidi discusses the urgency inside the clubhouse and what the loss to Baltimore showed (49:55). In the final segment, Geoff Arnold gives his thoughts on the potency of Baltimore’s lineup and how they’re built for success (1:15:28).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 to the Orioles to kick off the four-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and discuss the outing from Kevin Gausman - any cause for concern after he gave up six earned runs vs. the Orioles? They also get into the offence largely no-showing once again - can a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run be celebrated despite only two total runs scored all 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 is joined by Ben Shulman to recap the weekend and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting at third base on Sunday. Afterwards, Eric Longenhagen checks in (30:00) on the progress of Spencer Horwitz, Orelvis Martinez and others at the Triple-A level. In the final hour, Chris Black comes in-studio (49:48) to discuss Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach’s hitting and how bullpen usage will change with Jordan Romano out (1:16:58).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' 5-4 win over the Pirates to wrap up a series victory! They take your calls and texts, and get to Daniel Vogelbach's two-run double to give the Jays a fifth inning lead - should Vogelbach get more regular playing time if he's going to stay hot? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. playing at 3B for the first time since 2019 - is this something that should continue, and what's the motivation? Are they showcasing Vladdy for a potential trade, or clearing the way for an addition at 1B? Plus, they discuss the threshold for retooling vs. rebuilding, and hear from Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins who discussed the idea of extending Vladdy Jr. and Bo Bichette earlier in the day. 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' 8-1 loss to the Pirates to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and discuss a second consecutive turbulent outing for Yusei Kikuchi - are there signs of things to worry about? They get into the offence no-showing again, as the lack of scoring in the first inning extends to a franchise-record 23 consecutive games. They discuss Bo Bichette's struggles, Cavan Biggio's place on the team, and chat about the first appearance for Ryan Burr as the bullpen continues to experience change. Plus, they throw out some trivia for the chance to win a City Connect jersey! 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 walk-off win over the Pirates, courtesy of Davis Schneider! They take your calls, and get right to the two-run bomb from The Babe in the 14th inning - how important is it for the season to get a win directly off the bat of one of the team's best stories? They get into the big plays made by the bullpen, who kept the team in the game for seven innings, the George Springer diving grab, and discuss both Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. combining for a pick-off play of Oneil Cruz. Plus, they get into the absences of Jordan Romano and Daulton Varsho, and share some thoughts on the newly unveiled City Connect jerseys. 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 Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to discuss Toronto's freshly unveiled City Connect jerseys, Alek Manoah’s injury and the state of the starting rotation. Next up, Hannah Mears of SportsNet Pittsburgh shares the latest on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (30:36). Later on, Blue Jays front office member Marnie Starkman details the intricacies of the new City Connect jerseys (49:45). In the final segment, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, discusses the significance of statistics from the Negro Leagues getting added to the MLB history books (01:15:00). 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.