Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s rough first inning, John Schneider’s comments postgame, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent struggles and the decision to have a bullpen day and push Shane Bieber’s start back to Friday. Afterwards, Hannah Keyser (31:38) discusses the MLB's implementation of the ABS Challenge System in 2026 and new rules protecting teenagers from overusing their arms. The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (54:08) pops in to talk about Scherzer’s start and how Toronto has lined up the rest of their starters for the remainder of the regular season. Lastly, the Athletic’s. Cody Stavenhagen (1:15:04) notes what has stood out in the Detroit Tigers’ squandering of a 12-game lead on the Cleveland Guardians for the A.L. Central crown. 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' 7-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game with a startling lack of offence - what can be gleaned from this extended slump after the bats were hot for most of the year? They discuss the Yankees dispatching the White Sox to finish the evening tied with the Blue Jays atop the division (tiebreaker notwithstanding), get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Popkins both getting ejected late in the game, and discuss Max Scherzer allowing ten hits and four earned runs in five innings of work. Plus, if the Jays have to play important games down the stretch, how does that set up the rotation for the playoffs if the team ends up in a Wild Card? 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 Red Sox, where Toronto couldn’t drive in runs, and George Springer had a clear double called foul. They also discuss the surprising decision to DFA Alek Manoah. Afterwards, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo (31:28) joins to break down what’s gone into the Red Sox’s turnaround, the team’s pitching behind Garrett Crochet. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:17) joins to give his thoughts on the Manoah move, the lack of run production and what he’s expecting from Max Scherzer tonight. Lastly, the Athletic’s Zack Meisel (1:15:48) describes how the Guardians have made up a 12-game deficit and are in the running for 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of offence - what's going on? They also discuss some suspect umpire decisions that contributed to the loss, and get into the Yankees' walk-off win over the White Sox as the division lead narrows further. Plus, they get into the pre-game news that Alek Manoah has been designated for assignment - why was that decision made now as opposed to in the offseason? 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 2007 World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon to discuss Boston’s starting rotation and the keys to relief pitching when you don’t have your best stuff. The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans (26:47) talks about the surprising Cincinnati Reds, who’ve found themselves in a playoff spot as the Mets snowball. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:15) looks at how the Blue Jays have built their roster and what happens once Anthony Santander returns to the roster. Lastly, former Blue Jay B.J. Ryan (1:15:51) shares Roy Halladay stories, explains why Toronto was a memorable experience for him, and discusses getting outs in big situations. 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 weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays finally clinched a playoff spot. They also look at the math for Toronto to clinch the A.L. East. Afterwards, Chad Jennings (31:49) of The Athletic discusses the playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (51:56) talks about Jose Berrios moving to the bullpen, Chris Bassitt heading to the IL and the week ahead for Toronto. Lastly, WFAN 660 host Keith McPherson (1:16:49) discusses the Yankees’ late-season surge for the division crown and their chances of overtaking the Blue Jays with only a few games remaining. 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' 8-5 win over the Royals to officially punch their ticket to the 2025 MLB Playoffs! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team's champagne-soaked celebrations - even with the division title still ahead, how great is it to see the team clinch a playoff spot just a year after finishing dead last in the AL East? They get into the win itself, including the controversial Daulton Varsho non-catch, some timely hitting from the bottom of the order, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a two-run double, Trey Yesavage making his second career start, and both Eric Lauer and Seranthony Domínguez looking good in relief. Plus, we go inside the visiting clubhouse, as Arden Zwelling chats with members of the playoff-bound 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 affiliates.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Royals to lose the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game where the bats were completely shut down - what gives? Is more needed from not just Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and the rest of the order? They get to a few positives as well, including Daulton Varsho smashing his 19th home run of the year and Shane Bieber nabbing a quality start despite the loss, and discuss the roster moves that sent Chris Bassitt to the IL, Mason Fluharty back to the active roster, and José Berríos to the bullpen. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 20-1 loss vs. the Royals in Kansas City to open the final road series of the regular season. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the tough start from Max Scherzer - should he no longer be considered for a playoff rotation, or should he get a few more shots? He gets into the lack of offence - outside of a Springer Dinger on his 36th birthday - in not just this game, but over the last three games...can they turn it around? Plus, José Berríos was seen in the bullpen - what does that mean for Berríos moving forward over the next eight games? 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 Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss Toronto’s depth and why they struggled to hit against the Rays. Afterwards, Joon Lee (30:22) joins to discuss the experiences of Dodgers Stadium, commonalities between the best teams in the MLB and more. Following that, Ryan Spilborghs (50:23) of Apple TV pops in to talk his concerns about Toronto’s bullpen, celebrating postseason and division titles and why Trey Yesavage puts hitters in a bind with his release. Lastly, MLB.com’s Anne Rogers (1:14:56) provides the state of the Kansas City Royals, who haven’t met expectations this 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.