Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 20-1 win over the Rockies to wrap up a series sweep in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the new franchise records for runs and hits in a three-game series - was there anything negative to get to at all? They chat about a big few games for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the importance of getting every player back on track offensively, and Kevin Gausman allowing just three hits and one earned run over seven 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.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, celebrating another big win over the Rockies. They discuss Daulton Varsho’s two-homer game, Joey Loperfido’s exit from last night's game, and Nathan Lukes as a leadoff hitter. Statcast Analyst David Adler (27:02) joins to analyze the struggling Mets and provide an MLB update. Blue Jays Radio Announcer Ben Shulman (50:15) talks about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent performance, Bo Bichette’s hot streak, the starting rotation options, and Shane Bieber’s acquisition. Finally, Dan Szymborski (1:16:33) from FanGraphs shares insights on the MLB trade deadline and team improvements. 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' 10-4 win over the Rockies to take the series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the new career-high six RBI from Daulton Varsho - with now 10 RBI in these last two games, even without the 'Coors Field Effect', has he found something in his approach to keep? They get into a great night for Nathan Lukes, José Berríos going 5.1 IP allowing four runs, the return of Yariel Rodríguez, and how the team will adjust the lineup when some of the bats begin to return from the IL. 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus, celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' impressive victory over the Colorado Rockies. They spotlight standout performances from Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, and Ernie Clement. Pat Malacaro (25:30), voice of the Buffalo Bisons, joins to discuss Shane Bieber's recent start, his potential return, and its impact on the clubhouse. Next, Colorado Rockies Beat Writer Christian Saez (50:25) shares insights on the Rockies and his memories with Jeff Hoffman. The episode concludes with their analysis of the trade deadline moves and speculation on the Blue Jays' strategy with Eric Lauer (1:18:37). 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' 15-1 win over the Rockies to open the three-game series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive explosion - despite the 'Coors Field Effect', how much was this needed for the Jays after some recent offensive struggles? They discuss Daulton Varsho launching a three-run homer, and another great night for Eric Lauer - what more does Lauer have to do to stay in a potential playoff rotation? Plus, they get into Bo Bichette setting a new career-high with six RBI - what could a potential contract extension look like for him? 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' 7-4 loss vs. the Royals as they lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the ending of today's game - does this fall on the bullpen, or on the offence not producing enough? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his series vs. the Royals, Joey Loperfido getting hot, and Chris Bassitt's six innings of one-run ball. Plus, they get into Shane Bieber's start for the Bisons, as he threw 62 pitches over five innings of work allowing two runs - as his road back to the majors continues, what's next for the former Cy Young winner? 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' 4-2 win over the Royals to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bullpen coming through late, including deadline acquisition Seranthony Domínguez - between Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, and the other big names, has the bullpen been re-ordered the way the Jays wanted? They discuss Max Scherzer throwing six innings of one run ball - how long does this have to keep up before he is a real playoff option? Plus, they get into the other deadline moves including Shane Bieber and Louis Varland, Alejandro Kirk's impending return, and Bo Bichette tallying three more hits. 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' 9-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing five earned runs over six innings of work - most of those runs came in the early innings via the long ball, how can the Jays curb the home run issue? They get into the first outing from Louis Varland as a Jay, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting an early home run, and Michael Wacha solving the rest of the Jays offence to the tune of eight 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 the additions of Shane Bieber, Ty Francis and Louis Varland. Sportsnet’s Chris Black (27:14) discusses what his deep dive into Shane Bieber revealed. Hannah Keyser (51:25) of The Bandwagon Substack provides her thoughts on the Padres and Mariners going for it. After, Levi Weaver (1:15:15) of The Athletic recaps the trade deadline and looks at the state of the MLB. 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 rides solo into the final hour of today's MLB Trade Deadline special. Jonah Birenbaum, senior editor at TheScore, joins the conversation to discuss Toronto's acquisition of Shane Bieber, the best names still on the board, and his favourite deadline moves in Blue Jays history. Anthony Recker (21:38), former big leaguer and current MLB Network analyst, shares what it's like as a player ahead of the trade deadline, the Mets' work to reshape their bullpen, the National League East arms race, and more! Blake wraps today's program reading more of your texts with only four hours to go until the deadline (32:35). 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.

Davy Andrews, writer at FanGraphs and member of The Subway Ghosts, joins Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz to help recap the flurry of trades from this morning. He checks in on the Twins' stance in the trade market as the deadline quickly approaches, before sharing what it's like covering today's news and his thoughts on the Blue Jays' moves so far. TheScore's Brandon Wile (14:11) tags in to discuss A.J. Preller's track record of multiple transactions after acquiring Mason Miller and J.P. Sears, the Red Sox' lack of moves, and Shane Bieber's immense upside. Matt Gelb (30:55), Phillies beat writer for The Athletic, stops by to chat about Philadelphia's acquisition of Jhoan Duran, the pieces sent to Minnesota in exchange, and the prospects to watch in the Phils' system. Blake and Julia wrap up with some text-line questions! 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.

In the second hour of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Jon Becker to discuss Shane Bieber's trade to the Toronto Blue Jays and the potential for more moves before the 6 PM deadline. They also re-evaluate the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:24) from Sportsnet joins to explore other trade possibilities for Toronto, focusing on their need for relievers versus position players, and recap the Jays' series finale against the Orioles. 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 kick off Jays Talk Plus with insights on the Blue Jays' recent trade for Shane Bieber. They discuss the associated risks and potential upsides. Jordan Shusterman from Yahoo Sports joins to analyze the trade, potential moves for relievers, and other transactions expected before 6 PM. In the latter half, Shi Davidi (28:08) adds his perspective on the trade and the Blue Jays' long-term plans for Bieber. 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' 9-8 win over the Orioles to salvage the series with a win! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats waking up in the series finale - what is the role for Nathan Lukes going forward, will he stay atop the order? They get into an abbreviated start for José Berríos, Yariel Rodríguez struggling mid-game, and the bullpen wrapping up the game to close things out. Plus, they continue to discuss trade ideas with the deadline looming. 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 a wild Tuesday including two losses, Chad Green getting DFA’d, Seranthony Dominguez’s crazy day and what he adds to the Blue Jays. MLB InsiderJim Bowden (30:05) discusses the addition of Dominguez, the starter and reliever pitching market and how active he’s expecting the deadline to be. Craig Goldstein (50:00) of Baseball Prospectus gives his thought on Dominguez’s playoff track record and what moves the Los Angeles Dodgers might make. Lastly, Blake and Julia take your texts (1:19:30) on players who could become Blue Jays before 6pm on Thursday and how concerning the 4-game losing streak is. 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' 3-2 loss vs. the Orioles to drop the series in Baltimore, their fourth straight loss. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence struggling in this game - was this just a result of a long doubleheader day in hot weather, or is there something more to worry about? They also get into the decision to send out Jeff Hoffman in the bottom of the eighth, and discuss Seranthony Domínguez' debut as a Blue Jay following the trade between the two games. Plus, they chat about the trade deadline and what moves are more pressing following the deal for Domínguez. 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' 16-4 loss vs. the Orioles to kick off the doubleheader in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the starting pitching - is there anything to worry about, or does this matter less because Easton Lucas isn't a regular member of the rotation? They get into the offensive struggles during the three-game losing streak, and discuss the pitching vs. offence needs as the deadline gets ever closer. 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 Chris Bassitt and the pitching staff struggling in the loss to the Orioles, as well as Bo Bichette’s consecutive hit streak and Addison Barger’s at-bats recently. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (24:59) comes by to preview the trade deadline and Toronto’s reported interest in Pirates pitchers David Bednar and Dennis Santana. Ben Clemens (49:54) of FanGraphs recaps the results of his Trade Value Series. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (1:19:33) discusses the “Jamie Campbell Bursary” and what to watch for from the Blue Jays 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right into the injury to George Springer - if he is absent for any amount of time, how does that change the list of needs ahead of the deadline? Plus, they discuss Chris Bassitt allowing six earned runs over 2.1 IP, and chat about how the impromptu bullpen day could have negative consequences ahead of a doubleheader. Afterwards, they discuss the impending deadline itself, and whether or not Orioles OF Ramón Laureano could be a good fit for 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays taking 3 of 4 vs. the Tigers, Max Scherzer’s start, Bo Bichette’s at-bats and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Homer Bush (29:52) joins the show to reflect on his career, Toronto’s playing style and his son nearing the big leagues. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (49:49) comes in-studio to talk about Toronto’s ability to manufacture runs and the team heading into August. Lastly, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman (1:15:15) provides the state of Baltimore heading into 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 affiliate.