Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 loss in the series finale vs. the Rays. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the lack of offence against Shane Baz - is this just a blip or are there larger trends to be worried about? Is there concern about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They discuss Chris Bassitt' 4.1 IP allowing three earned runs - what's the level of confidence in Bassitt as the playoffs approach? Plus, they get into the starters for the coming series vs. the Royals, and discuss Anthony Santander smashing a home run for the Bisons - when could he 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping Kevin Gausman’s outing, highlighting his consistency over the second half of the season and his dominance in September. Also, they touch on Toronto’s difficulty creating traction at the plate. Afterwards, Adam Darowski (30:55), Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, discusses the development of baseball analytics and how he creates user-friendly tools. Following that, Blake talks to Brian Jeroloman and Chris Bec (51:35), two former members of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. They share stories of watching the likes of AJ Burnett, Roy Halladay, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. operate. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (01:20:40) gives his thoughts on Trey Yesavage’s outing and plans for the rest of his season, Kevin Gausman’s stuff playing this late in the year, 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 affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Rays in the third game of this four-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays offence - after just four hits and a walk, was this a result of poor swing decisions, or does Rays starter Ian Seymour deserve more credit? Plus, they get into the six innings of one-run ball from Kevin Gausman, and lookahead to Chris Bassitt's start 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the fan interference rulings last night, Jose Berrios’ rough outing, Jeff Hoffman finding a way and more. Afterwards, Toronto Blue Jays Program Manager Geoff Seto (35:34) discusses the 2025 Canadian Futures Showcase and its value to Canadian baseball players. Following that, MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:30) breaks down some of the tough decisions ahead for John Schneider between Anthony Santander and Bo Bichette returning, who his starters will be and more. Lastly, two-time World Series champion Jake Peavy (1:15:31) talks about the importance of a catcher, defence in the postseason, Trey Yesavage’s delivery, Shane Bieber 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' 6-5 win over the Rays to ensure at least a series split in the four-game series down in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the review of a Brandon Lowe home run and whether or not there was fan interference - did MLB blow this one? They discuss Nathan Lukes righting that wrong with a home run of his own, and get into the closer situation as well - who should be the team's closer after another nail-biter, Seranthony Domínguez, Yariel Rodríguez...or Jeff Hoffman? Plus, they get into Eric Lauer's appearance out of the bullpen, and José Berríos' four innings of work. 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 Trey Yesavage’s incredible outing, Braydon Fisher coming up clutch and more. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (28:03) weighs in on Yesavage, his deployment plan for the rest of the season and the remaining games. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:21) talks Yesavage, Bo Bichette and bounces around the MLB. Lastly, former Blue Jays LaTroy Hawkins (1:15:54) discusses his MLB career, why Toronto was a unique stop for him and Yesavage’s sensational debut. 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' 2-1 extra innings win over the Rays to open the four-game series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dazzling debut of Trey Yesavage - how impressive was his first start on an MLB mound? What could the short-term future hold for him? They also discuss George Springer coming through in extras to take the lead, and the bullpen holding it down all night. Plus, Braydon Fisher locked things down in extras - should he get even higher leverage innings moving forward? 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 discuss the news of Trey Yesavage starting on Monday night and the Blue Jays keeping their foot on the gas and sweeping the Orioles. Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (29:51) comes by to provide the state of the Rays. Bisons manager Casey Candaele (50:52) breaks down Trey Yesavage’s pitch mix, his personality and unique delivery, as well as how Anthony Santander has looked with Buffalo. Lastly, Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar (1:20:40) talks Yankees-Red Sox, Jacob DeGrom and her upcoming piece on George Springer. 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' 11-2 win over the Orioles to complete the series sweep in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 87th win of the year - with 13 games to go, what's still ahead for the Jays? They get into the offence knocking around the Orioles bullpen, as Ernie Clement, George Springer, and Addison Barger all provided standout moments, and discuss Shane Bieber throwing six innings of one-run ball. Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage getting the call to the majors, as he is scheduled to make a start for the Blue Jays in Tampa on Monday. 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 Ben Nicholson-Smith break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They get to your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk, who came through with both a pinch-hit RBI single and the game-winning RBI sacrifice fly - how important is it that he gets going offensively again? They discuss the ninth inning at-large, including the Jays stringing together hits off the Orioles bullpen, Tommy Nance and Eric Lauer both pitching well in relief of Max Scherzer, Addison Barger smashing a solo home run, and take a look at the team's playoff positioning with their 86th win now secure. 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.