Blue Jays Talk

Episódios

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  Ross Atkins & Mark Shapiro Speak to the Media 30.09.2026 1h 1min

  With the season over, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker take us down to the Rogers Centre, where the front office speaks to the media. First, we hear from General Manager Ross Atkins (1:42), as he gets into the season from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., how he views the rotation, and what's next for rebuilding a low-scoring offence. Afterwards, President & CEO Mark Shapiro (34:55) speaks on the possibility of a labour dispute this offseason, how teams could potentially navigate a work stoppage, and the Jays relationship to their fans. 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.
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  Putting a Bow on the 2026 Blue Jays Season + Field Access ft. Paul Sewald & Michael Lorenzen 29.09.2026 1h 16min

  Sho Alli is joined by Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman to wrap up the Jays season with a look back at what went down in 2026, and what's potentially to come in 2027. They get into the fanbase sticking around through a tough season, and look at the list of needs for the team this coming offseason - is offence by far and away the number one need? How important is a bounce back from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Where do the rotation and bullpen rank on that list? Plus, we hear the final Field Access conversations of the season courtesy of Ben, including pitchers Paul Sewald (1:01:38) and Michael Lorenzen (1:07:36). 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.
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  End of an Era: Jays Wrap 2026 w/ Farewells for Springer & Scherzer 27.09.2026 44min

  Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Reds to wrap up the 2026 season at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the goodbyes for George Springer and Max Scherzer - did the Jays do right by them with how their (potential) departures were treated? Was there a little bit of theatre with John Schneider's visit to Scherzer on the mound? They discuss lots of offseason lookaheads, including what's next for Springer/Scherzer, the play of Charles McAdoo, Brandon Valenzuela, and Brett Bateman, get into how the lockout could affect free agency, and take a look at the MLB playoff picture which has now been set. 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.
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  The Jays' 2027 Priorities: What Needs to Change? 26.09.2026 1h 6min

  Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Reds in Toronto. They take your calls and texts on what the team's priorities should be heading into 2027 - what's at the very top of the list? They discuss the offence and the struggles the bats have had this year - is the outfield the area of greatest need? Where does second base lie on that list? They get into the starting pitching depth - what role does Max Scherzer have when you look at the 5th spot in the rotation? They also chat about the bullpen - is Spencer Miles ticketed for a starting role, will the team need another high-leverage reliever, and what roles could guys like Brendan Cellucci and John Klein play 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.
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  Big Oak Leads Jays to Comeback Win vs. Reds 26.09.2026 36min

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win vs. the Reds to open the final series of the season in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence heading into 2027 - if there is baseball next year, what could the batting order look like? They get into Kazuma Okamoto getting to 92 RBI on the year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing, the outing from José Soriano, John Schneider's job as manager, and Louis Varland continuing to look good - what needs to stay the same and what needs to change next 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 affiliates.
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  JTP: 2027 Roster, Big Questions & Vernon Wells 25.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss what the 2027 Blue Jays could look like and the questions facing the front office. Afterwards, MLB.com’s Jared Greenspan (33:25) goes through the playoff races and what to watch for heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (51:32) discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s viral comments, dealing with the pressure of expectations, Max Scherzer still performing at 42, and the keys to improving team and player baserunning. In the final segment, Blake takes your texts as the Jays Talk Plus season ends (1:19:07). 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.
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  JTP: Vladdy’s Season, 2026 Reflections & Jon Morosi 24.09.2026 1h 7min

  Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to look back on Toronto’s season and where things went wrong. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments about his season and long-term contract. Following that, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (23:22) weighs in on Toronto’s season, Max Scherzer’s future, and the several postseason races going down to the wire. In the final segment, C. Trent Rosecrans (47:07) of The Athletic talks about the Cincinnati Reds, Elly De La Cruz, and the future of Terry Francona. 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.
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  The Great Vladdy Jr. Debate of 2026 Continues 24.09.2026 39min

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Orioles to wrap up a series sweep in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and once more get into the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. discussion following his comments on a Spanish-language podcast and his subsequent scrum with the media at Camden Yards. Was he wrong to say what he said, or was there any merit to Vladdy's point? Will there be a trickle-down effect with the rest of the team? Will it all be forgotten if he produces in 2027 and beyond? Blair and Barker get into all of these questions about the franchise star 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.
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  Jays Eliminated from Playoffs, Vladdy Jr. Speaks to the Media 23.09.2026 1h

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Orioles as they are officially eliminated from playoff contention. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the outing from Max Scherzer - does the future Hall of Famer still have something left in the tank? Plus, we hear from Scherzer himself, alongside John Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - after Vladdy Jr. made some comments regarding his contract on a Spanish podcast that aired earlier in the day, he addressed those comments with the media. Were they warranted, and what comes next for him with an eye towards 2027 and beyond? 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.
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  JTP: Building for 2027, Red Sox/Yankees & Postseason Races 23.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to discuss what the Toronto Blue Jays can build on heading into next season, including Ernie Clement’s ideal role and what the team’s roster could look like moving forward. Then, Craig Goldstein (30:06) of Baseball Prospectus joins the show to break down the surprising production of Josue De Paula with the Los Angeles Dodgers and explore why this season could unfold differently for the Milwaukee Brewers. Later, Mike Petriello (51:50) previews another potential Red Sox-Yankees postseason showdown and examines the value of contact hitting versus swinging with intent. To wrap things up, The Athletic’s Levi Weaver (1:16:55) shares his award predictions and the latest edition of his power rankings. 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.
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  JTP: Bateman Hurt, 2027 Lookahead & Bisons’ Josh Winckowski 22.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Dylan Cease’s shoulder fatigue, Brett Bateman’s injury, and what the front office has to address for 2027. Afterwards, Blake catches up with Buffalo Bisons pitcher Josh Winckowski (27:45) to discuss the recovery process from his elbow injury, stint with the Red Sox, and his work to get back to full health. Following that, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (53:05) talks about Trey Yesavage’s return and the next steps for Mason Fluharty. Lastly, Jarrett Seidler (1:14:50) of Baseball Prospectus breaks down his front office rankings and why the Blue Jays finished 14th. 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.
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  Jays Suffer Polarizing Loss to Open Series vs. Orioles 22.09.2026 27min

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Orioles to open the three-game series in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts and discuss the Tyler Rogers appearance in the eighth inning - was that the right move to either bring in Rogers to face Alonso, or to not intentionally walk Alonso in that moment? They get into the rest of the bullpen moves John Schneider made, and also discuss the offence no-showing after the first inning - how does the team fix this 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.
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  JTP: Slumping Season on the Brink 21.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake is joined by former MLB pitcher John Axford to discuss the Blue Jays weekend in Texas, as the team dropped two of three games against the Rangers. Blake & John chat about the team's performance, the trouble around Dylan Cease missing his next start due to injury, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving Sunday's game with injury, and how the team might be feeling as they approach the end of the season (28:47). Later, Brandon Wile (50;46) from TheScore breaks down the rest of the playoff scenarios in the American League, including the Red Sox clinching a spot and lining up to play the Yankees in the Wild Card round, before getting into Yordan Alvarez' insane season, potentially ending with an AL MVP award. Finally, Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown (1:16:08) gives the Baltimore side of the story ahead of the pivotal series with the Jays, before chatting about Pete Alonso's first season with the O's, and former Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt's effect on the club. 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.
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  Going The Extra Mile(s): Jays Thump Rangers in Series Finale 20.09.2026 40min

  Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win vs. the Rangers to wrap up the series in Arlington! They take your calls and texts, and get to Spencer Miles continuing to look terrific - should he be a starter long-term or is he best suited for the bullpen? They chat the offence knocking Jacob deGrom out early - did it look more fluid after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left with lower back tightness? They discuss big outings for Nathan Lukes, Charles McAdoo, and Sean Keys - do the young guys need to play more? Plus, they take a look at the standings with six games to go, and discuss the strengths of the AL vs. the NL. 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.
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  Jays Implode in Dismal Series Loss vs. Rangers 20.09.2026 46min

  Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 loss vs. the Rangers to lose the series in Texas. They take your calls and texts, and get to the team now being three back with seven games to go - is the season over? They discuss some big picture items, including the state of the offence heading into the season, if it was worth it to trade for José Soriano in the end, and whether or not the Jays should shut down Dylan Cease for the year with one more start scheduled for Baltimore next week. 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.
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  Jays Get Smoked in Series Opener vs. Rangers 19.09.2026 28min

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Rangers to open the three-game series in Arlington. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big question at the top of everyone's minds: at two games back with eight to play, is the season over? They also get into a shorter-than-usual appearance for Dylan Cease, discuss the impromptu bullpen day, and chat the offence going missing once more after scoring just one run in the series opener. 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.
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  JTP: Jays Travel to Texas in Pivotal Playoff Push 18.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Kevin Barker (1:40) to discuss what the Blue Jays need to do in the final stretch of the season to make the playoffs, the pitching staff decisions with injuries still diminishing the rotation, and how the front office should react if the team doesn't make the playoffs. Later, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins (51:40) to chat about the Jays' weekend series in Arlington, the team's plan for the rotation to finish the season, and how the starters look heading into 2027. Finally, Kennedi Landry (1:16:21) from MLB.com breaks down the weekend series from the Rangers perspective, and Canadian Cal Quantrill's consistent season for the Rangers, before looking at the Rangers' injuries ahead of the pivotal weekend in the playoff push. 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.
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  JTP: Scherzer Shines to Avoid Sweep + NL Wild Card Check-In 17.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Blue Jays salvaging their series against the Tigers as they continue to chase the final Wild Card spot in the American League, the changing landscape with the Guardians passing the White Sox in the standings, and the emerging AL MVP race, before chatting about the injury progression of Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber (40:20). Later, MLB on TBS analyst Curtis Granderson (51:22) joins to break down the upcoming White Sox-Tigers series this weekend, which could have an impact on the Blue Jays' playoff chances, before chatting about what his thoughts from the Jays side lately. Finally, Kyle Glaser (1:11:15) from Foul Territory sets up the National League Wild Card race between the Padres and the Diamondbacks, and gives his thoughts on when Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound for the Dodgers. 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.
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  Mad Max Leads Jays to Salvage Series vs. Tigers 16.09.2026 1h

  Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Tigers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team taking advantage of a number of errors on the Tigers' end - can they carry that forward vs. the Rangers later in the week? They chat Brandon Valenzuela's usage of ABS challenges, both good and bad, Myles Straw providing the game-winning RBI single, and get into Max Scherzer allowing one run over five innings - how much can they rely on Scherzer down the stretch of the season? Plus, we hear from John Schneider and Max Scherzer via their post-game availabilities. 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.
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  JTP: Jays Blown Out, Injury Takeaways + AL MVP Race 16.09.2026 1h 39min

  Blake is joined by Blue Jays producer Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays second consecutive loss to the Tigers at home, and the pitching conundrum the team finds itself in amongst all the injuries, before getting into the regression from key players this season. Then, Doyoung-Tom Kim (32:00) discusses working on his Open Command metric, which uses an old-school framework to better capture the ability of pitchers to command their pitches. Later, Ben Clemens (51:16) from FanGraphs breaks down how the Blue Jays front office must be feeling in the midst of the Wild Card race, the Jays production given their injuries this season, and the expectations the team should have in 2027. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:20:08), also from FanGraphs, joins to discuss the relation between player height and position performance, the lack of competitive teams in the American League Central, as well as the AL MVP race heating up. 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.