Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by comedian Roy Wood Jr. to discuss his baseball fandom, his Cubs and more. Former Blue Jay, Chris Colabello (26:30), joins to reminisce about the 2015 and 2016 teams, conversations with Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson about hitting, and the mindset for success at the plate. Afterwards, Kate MacLean (50:05) of “Pkew Pkew Pkew” discusses joining the band, before Blake and Julia take your texts (01:12:15)! 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 All-Star Game and the debut of the "swing-off" format that crowned the National League as champions. Keith Law (25:50) of The Athletic joins to discuss JoJo Parker, Jared Spencer and how Toronto fared in the 2025 MLB Draft. FanGraph's Kiri Oler (50:17) gives some fashion takes from last night’s red carpet and breaks down her BaseRuns Game Show series. Lastly, veteran poker player and author of the “Punt of the Day” Substack, Sam Greenwood (01:16:35), discusses his baseball fandom and the similarities between baseball and poker. 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 talk the Home Run Derby and prospects drafted yesterday in Micah Buckman, Tim Piasentin and more. Brandon Wile (26:35) talks about the All-Star festivities and the surging Red Sox. Afterwards, Jim Bowden (49:43) discusses front office tactics around the trade deadline and how much a quality starting pitcher will cost the Blue Jays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak (1:14:21) pops by to talk about the 2015 and 2016 rosters and his seasons in Toronto. 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 weekends action, including John Schneider’s ejection, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and Jose Berrios’ start. Matt Vasgersian (29:19) tees up the All-Star festivities. Afterwards, Shi Davidi (49:39) and Geoff Pontes (1:14:47) get you familiar with the newest Blue Jays in Jojo Parker and Jake Cook as well as lookahead to what’s next for Toronto on Day 2 of the MLB Draft. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Athletics to wrap up the first half of the season with a 55-41 record - how do people feel about how the first 96 games went, and what are expectations for the second half? They get into a tough outing from José Berríos, Addison Barger clubbing his first home run off a left-handed pitcher, John Schneider with a fiery on-field display following his fifth inning ejection, and discuss the post-break rotation lineup as announced by Schneider post-game. Plus, they read some scouting reports on JoJo Parker, who the Blue Jays selected eighth overall in the 2025 MLB Draft (47:29). 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece in Sacramento. They take your calls and texts, and they discuss a game full of strange occurrences, including three errors from Tyler Heineman and Brent Rooker doing the majority of the damage - was this just 'one of those games' or are there things to be concerned about? They discuss Kevin Gausman's five innings of work, Addison Barger's splits against lefties, Leo Jiménez clubbing his first home run of the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. up-and-down season to-date. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Athletics to open the series in Sacramento! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman's adventurous ninth inning - was this shades of what we saw in May, or was this a one-off after his recent run of success? They also discuss Max Scherzer picking up his first career win as a Blue Jay, get into some high leverage moments for Brendon Little, and chat about the offence benefitting from a little luck in this one. Plus, with the trade deadline approaching, how do people feel about trading one or both of Trey Yesavage or Arjun Nimmala? 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 recap the 10-game win streak and the significance of Addison Barger’s season to date. Zach Crizer (31:59) joins to discuss his piece on why lefties have been dominant on the mound. Emmanuel Berbari (50:45) talks DJ Lemahieu and where the Yankees stand at the midway point of the season. Jenny Cavnar (1:14:09) previews the A’s ahead of the 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, Julia and Sho provide their predictions for the 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to reflect on the 10-game win streak and Vladdy’s struggles in the series finale. Joshua Rodrigues (30:35) emphasizes the importance of communication between players and coaches, as well as identifying good baserunning habits. Jon Morosi (51:00) analyzes the state of the AL East and the opportunity ahead for the Blue Jays. Ben Clemens (1:15:11) outlines what is ahead in his annual Trade Value column, with the deadline a few weeks away. 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 loss to both wrap up the series in Chicago and end their win streak at 10 games. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the John Schneider decision to keep George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the starting lineup - why did they sit with an off day tomorrow? They also discuss a tough day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - should he shoulder more of the blame given the baserunning errors and struggles at the plate in this one? Plus, they look ahead to the trade deadline - could Adrian Houser, the White Sox starter in this game, be on the move - and react to DJ LeMahieu being released by the Yankees. 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 win vs. the White Sox where Davis Schneider homered and a big 3rd inning catapulted Toronto to a win in an abbreviated game. Chelsea Janes (31:58) talks Max Scherzer and the state of the Washington Nationals. Patrick Dubuque (51:19) analyzes Ernie Clement’s contact ability and what is going on in Baltimore. Lastly, Jonathan Mayo (1:15:57) discusses options for the Jays in the 2025 MLB Draft and the state of their farm system. 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' 6-1 waterlogged win over the White Sox to win both the series in Chicago, and their tenth straight game! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rain delay helping out the bullpen - what will the positive effects be going forward for the rest of this week? They discuss the offence continuing to string together positive outings, Chris Bassitt's six innings of one-run ball, and look ahead to the schedule after the All-Star Break - how important is it to win those first few series after the 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto’s 9th win in a row, including José Berríos’ start, the flurry of home runs and the culture of the Blue Jays. ESPN's Jesse Rogers reveals front office trade deadline stories. FanGraphs' Davy Andrews gives his take on the George Springer renaissance. Lastly, The Athletic's Mitch Bannon shares his trade deadline targets and discusses the impact of Eric Lauer’s emergence with the 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the White Sox for their ninth straight win, their first nine-game winning streak since 2015! They take your calls and texts, and get to the offensive outburst late in the game from Joey Loperfido, Nathan Lukes, and Addison Barger. They get into Lukes' role, what Loperfido can be now that he's producing, José Berríos allowing just one run over six innings of work, and discuss John Schneider's candidacy for Manager 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black to talk George Springer getting snubbed from the All-Star Roster and how this Blue Jay team compares to other playoff squads in recent history. John Schriffen (31:00), White Sox play-by-play voice, discusses the state of the Sox and his career path in broadcasting. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:45) joins Blake in-studio for the hour to suggest relievers, starters, and right-handed hitters that Toronto can look to acquire at 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Angels to complete the sweep at the Rogers Centre to complete a perfect seven-game homestand! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the overall vibes with the team - how good does it feel to see a team get contributions from everywhere, up and down the roster? They also chat about some of the specifics from this game, including Kevin Gausman notching nine strikeouts over 5.2 IP, Ryan Burr's terrific return from the IL, Addison Barger with some late-game defensive theatrics, and Jeff Hoffman locking down the game. Plus, they react live to Alejandro Kirk being named as an American League All-Star reserve by Major League Baseball. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels for the second straight game to ensure a series win, their seventh win in a row! They take your calls and texts, and get right to extra innings, where Addison Barger played the hero - how do these Jays just keep finding a way to win? They discuss the heroics from Braydon Fisher and Lazaro Estrada - what roles will they play in the bullpen going forward with Yimi García now on the 15-day IL? Plus, with the team now leading the division by three games following a Yankees loss to the Mets, what's the biggest priority for the Jays as we get closer to 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.

Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final play of the game - how great has Ernie Clement been this season? Rog also discusses another terrific start from Eric Lauer, the offence breaking through in the sixth inning, and a great 10th inning from Chad Green. 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 Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. The focus in on the key contributors in the series including George Springer performance mashing four home runs and the depth down the lineup stepping up. Jon Becker (30:28), analyst at FanGraphs, checks in on the MLB trade market and highlights the Jays' needs as the deadline steadily approaches. Tricia Whitaker (51:10), Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball sideline reporter, shares her thoughts amidst Toronto's hot streak as they welcome the Angels to town. Rhett Bollinger (01:16:18) of MLB.com continues the conversation and discusses the state of the Halos as they prepare for their weekend clash at Rogers Centre. 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' 8-5 win over the Yankees to complete the four-game sweep as the Jays take sole possession of first place in the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and ask the question: is this surge by the team real? What makes you truly believe? Jeff and Kevin share their own thoughts on why this team is for real, and get to a ton from this game, including two Springer Dingers, Chris Bassitt allowing three earned runs over 113 pitches across 5.2 IP, Nathan Lukes winning a 14-pitch AB with a two-run double, and the bullpen holding it down for another win. 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.