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Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins the show (3:50) to share his thoughts on whether the 2026 roster can get back on track, if defensive slumps are real, Kevin Gausman's last five starts, and the veteran buy-in during a down season. Then, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hear from manager John Schneider ahead of their third game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Afterwards, The Athletic's Jayson Stark (26:47) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his mid-season awards, Vlad Jr.'s low home run numbers, the Boston Red Sox tying their franchise record win streak, and which teams are poised to make a splash at the trade deadline.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Rays. Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin stops by (6:42) to discuss the Rays' biggest deadline need, the success of the Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero hitting trio, and Kevin Cash's growth as a manager. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss where Chandler Simpson stands amongst the fastest MLB players of all time, listen to Max Scherzer's availability after his Triple-A start, and take your calls and questions on the Back Leg Line!
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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Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (0:43) looks at the team's trade deadline options, the potential last start for Kevin Gausman in Toronto, the change in his delivery on the mound, John Schneider's decision to move Ernie Clement in the third spot of the order, the clubhouse vibe through the down season and towards the deadline, and if the Tampa Bay Rays are one bat away towards becoming contenders. Then, host of Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions Chris Rose (27:55) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about what could be behind the Boston Red Sox's recent surge, the most disappointing teams across the league and where the Jays rank, if it's fair to put the losing season on Vlad Jr., and if a looming work stoppage affects the deadline approach.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss to open their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss the team becoming a 'tough watch,' Kevin Gausman's reworked delivery ahead of his potential final start at the Rogers Centre, John Schneider's future as manager in Toronto, and whether this is more than just a bad season for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins the show (31:28) to weigh in on whether Nolan Arenado will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, if the Jays are 'fixable' after 100 games, Kevin Gausman's trade market, the Red Sox's historic streak, and the teams that will be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline.
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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Todd Stottlemyre (3:08), two-time World Series champion pitcher with the Blue Jays, reflects on the life and career of his former teammate Duane Ward, his presence in the clubhouse and on the mound, the pitcher's game-day routines, and the importance of the 1991 season and its impact on the following back-to-back World Series wins. Then, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker listen to John Schneider's pre-game media availability ahead of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays before bringing on Rays' TV analyst and former pitcher Brian Anderson (30:00) to look at how the team can hold the top spot of the AL East with the surging Boston Red Sox, Bryan Baker's breakout year as their closer, Nick Martinez's changeup vs. sinker usage, and trade deadline targets.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series loss to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. They discuss Shane Bieber's bounce-back, dwindling playoff chances, and why so many of the Jays' top players from 2025 have regressed in 2026. Then, they discuss the Joe Carter statue unveiling ceremony in honour of the Jays' World Series wins in 1992 and 1993, and reflect on the life and legacy of Duane Ward, who passed away on Sunday. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (29:06) to discuss reasons to hold out hope with the Rays coming to town, Brandon Valenzuela's workload, George Springer and Daulton Varsho's standing nearing the trade deadline, and Kevin Gausman's trade value.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin their second hour listening to Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of their first series post-All-Star break against the visiting Chicago White Sox, updates on Max Scherzer, the next steps for Addison Barger, if Jesús Sánchez and Yimi Garcia are closer to a return, the implementation of putting two catchers in the lineup and second-half goals. Then, ESPN's and host of 'Sources Tell,' Jeff Passan joins the guys (27:05) to chat about the new format for the Home Run Derby, if U.S. politicians would involve themselves with ending of a potential work stoppage in the MLB, the trade market for Francisco Lindor, how aggressive Toronto could be at the deadline, and why the league is restricting the use of iPads in the dugouts.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back after the MLB All-Star break! They take stock of the Blue Jays as they begin the second half before welcoming White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters (6:00) ahead of their series in Toronto. He discusses his path from being a 7th-round pick out of Winkler, Manitoba, to being selected to the All-Star team, the keys to the White Sox's success this season, his experience with the Savannah Bananas, and much more. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss the Jays' keys to a second-half turnaround, their expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease's performance in the All-Star Game, and the new-look Home Run Derby.
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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Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman (1:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to look at the importance of their final series before the All-Star break, Shane Bieber vs. the Padres in San Diego, Alejandro Kirk's recent at-bats, George Springer in the clean-up spot, home run props, Kazuma Okamoto performing above expectations, and if there are any concerns with Daulton Varsho. Then, the guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' calls, including Max Scherzer's future, if it changes now with the announcement that Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the year, the lack of 'blockbuster' trades, and much 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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays trading Tommy Nance to the Twins before they welcome Hall of Fame closer and Padres executive Trevor Hoffman (3:13) ahead of the Jays' series in San Diego. He discusses what makes Mason Miller elite, how the role and profile of the closer have changed since his playing days, and what the Jays can expect from the Padres in their final series before the All-Star break. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (26:31) stops by from San Diego to discuss the Nance trade, managing Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, who he might choose to start the All-Star game, Shane Bieber's location struggles, George Springer's fit in the clean-up spot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mechanical progress, and much 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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MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker in the second hour of the off-day edition. They look ahead to the All-Star game and which pitchers will get the start, the state of the trade market, the Jays' deadline plans, Aaron Judge's absence taking a toll on the slumping Yankees, and whether we'll ever see another pitching career like Justin Verlander's or Max Scherzer's. Later, ESPN insider Jeff Passan stops by (26:25) to discuss Kevin Gausman's trade market, why the Jays shouldn't look to build for 2027 at the trade deadline, Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, and the looming extinction of the 300-win pitcher.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' 10-0 shutout series win on the road against the Giants, Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, whether the momentum from Vladdy's slump-snapping homer can carry over to the Jays' next series against the Padres in San Diego, and the introduction of the home run 'dragon'. Then, special assistant with the San Diego Padres, former MLB manager and catcher Scott Servais (27:30) to chat about being one of the few people to catch and manage a no-hitter, how he handled his conversations with his pitcher going through a no-hit game, home run props, what's gone wrong in Fernando Tatís Jr.'s 2026 season, and Padres' needs that can jumpstart the team's successful run after the All-Star break.
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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MLB Network's Sean Casey (0:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the Blue Jays' recent stretch and whether they still have a chance at making a run, what the All-Star break can do for Vladdy Jr., Sean Keys' potential, and how players deal with trade rumours at this time in the season. Later, four-time World Series-winning manager Bruce Bochy (26:45) joins the guys to discuss the challenges of following up a deep playoff run, how Buster Posey is handling his first year as Giants President, facing the media in a down season, and the right time to rip the team.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Giants in San Francisco, if the team would have reconsidered 'running it back' after a World Series clinch and losing Bo Bichette in free agency, if the Jays should decide to move expiring contracts at the deadline, the struggling offence and swing decisions, and what went wrong in Kevin Gausman's start against his former team. Then, Blue Jays' reliever Louis Varland joins the guys (26:30) to look back at the move from Minnesota in 2025, how he's grown as a pitcher, if he ever thought he would be heading to the All-Star Game, if he's routine has changed since being placed in a 'closing role', learning from the World Series, and his goals heading into the season and before the end of the year.
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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Former pitcher and MLB Network Radio host Jensen Lewis (0:45) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They discuss the Marlins' decision to pull Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings, whether Miami is 'for real,' the Padres' offensive struggles, why it's still too early for the Jays to start thinking about selling, and whether Aaron Judge's absence has exposed the Yankees' weaknesses. Later, F.P. Santangelo (26:30), Giants broadcaster and former Major Leaguer, stops by ahead of the Blue Jays' series in San Francisco. He weighs in on what's gone wrong for the Giants this year, the bullpen's inconsistency, the offence lacking fundamentals, Tony Vitello's first year as manager, and much 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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap a disappointing weekend series for the Blue Jays in Seattle, the offence going quiet, and why that could dictate the franchise's direction at the trade deadline. Then, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins the guys (29:57) to share his thoughts on the lack of scoring against the Mariners, why it's up to the players to perform to the best of their ability versus manager John Schneider shaking the lineup, concerns for Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deciding to sit out the MLB All-Star Game, what's next for Shane Bieber after throwing just four innings in their loss to Seattle, and if the front office has a clear idea on what they need to add or remove from their pitching staff and hitting lineup.
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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Ahead of the Blue Jays series-opener in Seattle, Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. They discuss the Mariners' frustrating season so far, what's behind Cal Raleigh's regression, their power-centric offensive approach, the rotation's 'piggy-back' drama, and what they'll be targeting at the trade deadline. Then, Jeff and Kevin look at the American League landscape at the midway point and the lingering impacts of the WBC on players like Raleigh and Vladdy. Finally, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (30:28) stops by to discuss Vladdy's exhaustive batting cage routine, whether he should skip the All-Star game, and the case for Nathan Lukes to hit lead-off when George Springer returns.
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin their Friday edition discussing the Blue Jays' upcoming road series against the Seattle Mariners, game plans for Dylan Cease and attacking Luis Castillo, George Springer's playing time vs. Sean Keys, and the need for a successful outing from Shane Bieber. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (27:00) to share some updates on Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer, whether Nathan Lukes has a case to remain on the top of the order when Springer returns, Vlad Jr.'s double during Canada Day, how Cease can go deeper into games starting against the Mariners, Bieber controlling his walks, and why Keys' swing has been working at the Major League level.
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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ESPN insider Jeff Passan (2:51) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on Hour 2 of the off-day edition to weigh in on the Jays' disappointing June, who they should be targeting at the trade deadline, why Dylan Cease isn't a true No. 1 starter, and how he's handicapping the Wild Card race in the American League. Later, Jeff and Kevin dive deeper into the state of the AL before taking your calls and questions on the Back Leg Line!
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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays' 9-3 win on Canada Day over the New York Mets, promising swings from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the potential for Spencer Miles in a starting role, Sean Keys' first career home run, and how the team can ride their momentum into Seattle against the Mariners. Then, MLB insider and reporter for Sportsnet Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the guys (28:20) to discuss how many swings do players take before a game, the case for Nathan Lukes to bat lead-off, first impressions of Keys since being called up, what indications does the Jays' front office need to have to add ahead of the trade deadline, Daulton Varsho's struggles, why Miles' next appearance on the mound could be an audition for a increased role, and expectations for Shane Bieber's next start.
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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