Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 10-0 win over the Red Sox at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the five RBI from Danny Jansen - do the Jays have the best kind of problem in trying to deploy both Alejandro Kirk and Jansen come playoff time? They discuss another superb outing from Ross Stripling, and get to the tune-up day for the bullpen after some time off. Plus, they take a look at a lot of the looming playoff roster decisions, including Bradley Zimmer vs. Jackie Bradley Jr., and whether or not both of Mitch White and Yusei Kikuchi could be left off entirely. 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' 9-0 win over the Red Sox as they celebrate clinching a spot in the 2022 MLB postseason! They take your texts, and get to the outing from Alek Manoah, who continues moving up some spots in the franchise record books. Was that the last time we see him pitch in the 2022 regular season? They discuss how Manoah is still in the AL Cy Young conversation, Whit Merrifield's play at second base since taking over the position, and whether or not Bo Bichette can stay hot in the playoffs. Plus, we go inside the clubhouse and hear Hazel Mae's interviews with a number of champagne-soaked players. 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.

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joined Blake Murphy to discuss the impact of homefield advantage from a beat writer's and player's perspectives, why he would prefer to face the Seattle Mariners in the post-season, and if we'll see Danny Jansen in more DH spots into October (06:21). The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey puts a bow on the Red Sox's season with the organization missing the playoffs, Nick Pivetta's down year, and an outlook on Boston's future (26:44). Afterward, The FAN Drive Time's Ben Ennis shares his thoughts on the number of scenarios the Jays can secure homefield, what he's looking forward to in the final home series of the regular season, how he would line up the starting rotation for a 3-game Wild Card series, and which pitchers he would like to see coming out of the bullpen during the post-season (50:41).  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.

Sportsnet.ca's Arden Zwelling joins Blake Murphy to discuss what has impressed him the most about Aaron Judge's historic season, Tim Mayza's pitch to Judge, and where the Jays should focus in the final 6 games of the regular season (04:22). Blue Jays Central production coordinator and host of the "My POV" podcast Emelie Savard shares her story on getting into sports media, now working for the team's broadcast alongside Jamie Campbell and the atmosphere at Rogers Centre with the playoffs around the corner (29:11). Then, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski weighs in on if fans are underappreciating Judge's stellar year, how would he construct a pitching rotation for a Wild Card series, and which team stands out coming out of the American League (50:43). West End Phoenix Photo Director Jalani Morgan stops by to chat about capturing Aaron Judge's 61st home run and how he prepared leading up to shooting the now iconic picture (01:15:03). Finally, Blake looks ahead to who the Jays could face in the post-season after the team

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the decision to bring in Tim Mayza knowing he would face Aaron Judge, who ultimately crushed his 61st HR of the season to tie Roger Maris for most AL HRs hit in a single season. They discuss Judge's AB, and kick around some potential destinations for him if the Yankees don't lock him up long-term. Plus, a chat on Vladdy Jr. grounding out, and the crowd tonight at the Dome. 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.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to chat about the team's need to pay attention to detail as the post-season approaches, interim John Schneider's comments on Vlad Jr.'s baserunning, and her biggest question mark for the playoff roster (04:53). MLB.com's Sarah Langs jumps on to break down Statcast's new metric on "arm strength", Matt Chapman listed second among the third basemen on the new metric, and the importance of a team's baserunning abilities (33:32). Later on, MLB Network's Keith McPherson weighs in on how much it meant for the Yankees to clinch the division after an up and down regular season, what the team has learned in past playoff bounces, Aaron Judge's historic season and potential to add a Triple Crown to it, and how he views a potential matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays in the playoffs (50:17).   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' 5-2 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the fielding and base-running errors committed by the Blue Jays tonight - was it a lack of hustle or poor decision making on the parts of Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They get into the start from José Berríos, and how he wasn't the culprit for the loss tonight. They also discuss Bo Bichette in more detail, including if the Jays might ever consider moving him to second base.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.

Sportsnet's Chris Black joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Jays' decision to intentionally walk Aaron Judge in the 10th inning, a vote in confidence for Tim Mayza, and what he's looking for in José Berríos' mechanics against the Yankees (04:04). Then, FanGraphs' Esteban Rivera chats about his transition from playing baseball to writing about the sport, how Bo Bichette's scissor kick has aided in his batting approach, and which team he would rather have the Yankees avoid in the post-season (29:22). Afterward, MLB Network Radio's Ricky Romero shares his experience playing at Rogers Centre when the game is on the line, Vlad Jr. embracing the big moments when it matters, if he would have pitched to Judge in extra innings, and his confidence level in Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman into the playoffs (49:46). Finally, MLB Network's Jon Morosi weighs in on manager John Schneider's decision to walk Judge, how dangerous the current Jays roster is compared to previous iterations, and how he views the current makeup of the

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' walk-off 3-2 win over the Yankees at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get straight to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivering the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the tenth inning - what did he see from Clarke Schmidt in that AB? They discuss the usage of the bullpen, including Anthony Bass and Tim Mayza in extras, and the chess match from John Schneider to intentionally walk Aaron Judge to get to Anthony Rizzo. Plus, a terrific outing from Kevin Gausman, who allowed just two runs over 6.1 IP. 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.

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Blake Murphy to look back at some history-making feats that happened at Rogers Centre in the past, before discussing Aaron Judge's continued push for the AL homerun record in a single season, if the Jays are feeling a sense of urgency to lock in home-field advantage for the playoffs, and if Nate Pearson has a chance to play in the final games of the regular season (05:23). ESPN's Joon Lee jumps on to discuss the limelight surrounding Aaron Judge on and off the field, and looks into any potential concerns with the Yankees' depth heading into the post-season (27:37). Later on, The Raptors Show's Alex Wong stops by to chat about his Toronto Star piece taking a deep dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' social media team, the diversity within sports media, the trust and comfortability between the social team and the players, and his personal experience witnessing playoff baseball in the city (50:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Rays to split the series at Tropicana Field! They get to the big swings by the big bats, including one each from Alejandro Kirk and Teoscar Hernandez (a monster bomb), and two from George Springer. They get into Springer's leadership and the importance of both his bat and health late in the season, and how another terrific performance from Ross Stripling means he deserves a playoff start over José Berríos. Plus, the potential of Zach Pop going forward, and whether or not an injury may be hampering Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Rays down in Florida! He takes your texts, and gets to the seven innings of shutout baseball from Alek Manoah, who continues to solidify himself as the Blue Jays ace of the present and future. He discusses the usage of Manoah for a season-high 113 pitches alongside four outs from Jordan Romano, and how it speaks to the bullpen desperately needing a rest. He shifts to Whit Merrifield hitting a three-run bomb, and discusses whether in Santiago Espinal's absence, if Merrifield has done enough to be the everyday second baseman. Plus, a chat on another throwing error from Bo Bichette, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still providing great value with his glove despite less success than usual at the plate. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 10-6 loss to the Rays in Florida. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses yet another ugly game at the Trop - blown strike three calls, low-percentage home runs, reliable relievers getting into trouble, it all happened vs. the Rays tonight. He chats about the error from Bo Bichette (and whether, despite the offensive prowess, Bo is the shortstop of the future), the golden sombrero for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and a so-so start from Mitch White. Plus, a chat on how much longer it'll be before we get robo-umps. 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.

Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Toronto club's continuing struggles at Tropicana Field, what role could Whit Merrifield have when the post-season comes around, a downtrend in Jose Berrios' outings, and his impressions on Foster Griffin's debut out of the pen (2:48). FanGraphs' Michael Baumann jumps on to chat about his confidence level in the Jays starting rotation, John Schneider's plan for using Alek Manoah around the playoffs, Jordan Romano's game day routine, and his use of the fastball and slider (24:59). Then, MLB.com's Julia Kreuz shares her thoughts on Berrios' ongoing problems on the road compared to playing at home, how Mitch White can carry over the positive aspects of his last start against the Rays, and the reasons to have Gabriel Moreno stick around on the post-season roster (49:27). 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' 10-5 loss to the Rays in the first of four at Tropicana Field. They take your texts, and discuss the José Berríos start that saw him only last two innings. They put to bed the Berríos - Stripling conversation, and how even with a recent uneven start, Stripling should be the guy in a potential playoff game. They chat the two home runs from Whit Merrifield, if he's earned more trust going forward with Santiago Espinal on the IL, and discuss a recent report that Alek Manoah could be used in Game 162 vs. G1 of the playoffs if home-field advantage is at stake. 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.

Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Blake Murphy to discuss Aaron Judge's pursuit of making history, John Schneider's decision to let Adam Cimber pitch over Anthony Bass in the 10th inning during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, why Matt Gage has not been called up from the Minors, how the Jays' starting rotation in Tampa Bay could dictate their approach to the upcoming Yankees series, and if Mitch White is in consideration for the playoff roster (04:40). The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath jumps on to lay her case for the 2022 Blue Jays MVP, who'd she choose between Kevin Gausman or Alek Manoah, if we should contemplate giving the award to a position player, and if there are any concerns with Jordan Romano blowing back-to-back saves (30:18). MLB.com's Mike Petriello weighs in on the Jays decreasing their usage of the shift behind Gausman, if it has a positive effect, and how he would utilize both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen in a post-season lineup (51:03). To wrap up, Robert Orr of Baseball Pro

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Phillies to wrap up the two-game series. They take your calls and texts, and they discuss the bullpen's pitch selection late in this one, from guys like Yimi Garcia, Jordan Romano, and Adam Cimber. Were there other arms they should have leaned on? They get into the play of Teoscar Hernandez and a particular swing decision late in the game - what was he thinking there? Plus, a chat on Bo Bichette's defensive play at shortstop, and thoughts on the start from 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.

Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins Blake Murphy to discuss if Julian Merryweather would make the playoff roster after being sent back down to the Minors, who else would be added to the bullpen when the post-season arrives, how Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s injury affects the amount of outfielders they could carry in the lineup, and how a potential 4-man starting rotation could be arranged (04:56). Drew Fairservice of the Spin Rate podcast weighs in on Aaron Judge reaching 60 homeruns within 143 games, how he views the Yankees heading into the post-season, how New York's offence stacks up against the Jays, and if it's worth it for the Jays to carry three catchers on their roster (26:59). Then, Baseball Prospectus' Ginny Searle chats about the Dodgers' continued success in both the regular and post-season, and what stands out from Bo Bichette's batting approach compared to other players around the league (49:47). To wrap up, Blake reads your texts and tweets, and previews the final game against the Phillies (01:09:20). T

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 18-11 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park! They take your calls and texts, and get to how both teams played about five different games over the course of the evening. They get into a rare off night from Ross Stripling, whether or not that's changed the calculus on who would start a potential third playoff game, and discuss the place of Julian Merryweather in the bullpen. Plus, lots of scoreboard watching on a relatively favourable night for the Jays, including live reaction to a Yankees walk-off win, and how that might affect the Jays' chances for the division. 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 returns and is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to break down how Ross Stripling has cemented himself into a consistent role within the starting rotation, his success getting into early favourable counts, the Jays' adjustment in choosing when to shift, and how a hitter approaches their at-bats when the defence shifts (02:18). Doug Fox of Future Blue Jays takes a tour around the minor leagues in the Jays' system including the promotion for both Yosver Zulueta and Addison Barger, if there's been progress in Nate Pearson's rehab, and why he named Ricky Tiedemann as the Jays system Pitcher of the Year (31:49). Then, FanGraphs' Jay Jaffe weighs in on when Aaron Judge could break Roger Maris' AL home run record, why Kevin Gausman isn't part of the Cy Young conversation, and debates if he would rather prioritize fighting for home field advantage or lining up a proper starting rotation for the playoffs (51:21). Finally, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer chats about the Phillies' p