Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 extra innings win over the Rays to open the four-game series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dazzling debut of Trey Yesavage - how impressive was his first start on an MLB mound? What could the short-term future hold for him? They also discuss George Springer coming through in extras to take the lead, and the bullpen holding it down all night. Plus, Braydon Fisher locked things down in extras - should he get even higher leverage innings moving forward?

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli discuss the news of Trey Yesavage starting on Monday night and the Blue Jays keeping their foot on the gas and sweeping the Orioles. Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (29:51) comes by to provide the state of the Rays. Bisons manager Casey Candaele (50:52) breaks down Trey Yesavage’s pitch mix, his personality and unique delivery, as well as how Anthony Santander has looked with Buffalo. Lastly, Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar (1:20:40) talks Yankees-Red Sox, Jacob DeGrom and her upcoming piece on George Springer. 

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 win over the Orioles to complete the series sweep in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 87th win of the year - with 13 games to go, what's still ahead for the Jays? They get into the offence knocking around the Orioles bullpen, as Ernie Clement, George Springer, and Addison Barger all provided standout moments, and discuss Shane Bieber throwing six innings of one-run ball. Plus, they discuss Trey Yesavage getting the call to the majors, as he is scheduled to make a start...

Sho Alli and Ben Nicholson-Smith break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They get to your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk, who came through with both a pinch-hit RBI single and the game-winning RBI sacrifice fly - how important is it that he gets going offensively again? They discuss the ninth inning at-large, including the Jays stringing together hits off the Orioles bullpen, Tommy Nance and Eric Lauer both pitching well in relief of Max Scherzer, Addison Barger smashing a solo home run, and take...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the start from Chris Bassitt - was he dealing with something after coming out of the game following five innings of one-run ball? They also discuss the terrific work from the bullpen - how much more do you need to see from the bullpen before entirely coming around on them as a group? Plus, they get into the offence putting up six runs, including a three-for-three night...

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli delve into the historical context of Kevin Gausman’s complete game and how dialled in he is heading into the playoffs, where he appears to be the favourite to start Game 1 of the postseason. Afterwards, the Score’s Brandon Wile (28:44) previews the upcoming weekend series of the Red Sox-Yankees. Afterwards, Julia and Sho discuss Anthony Santander’s debut (50:08) with the Bisons, how the lineup changes when he returns and Toronto’s plethora of bench options. Lastly, MASN’s Melanie Newman (1:15:38) previews the Baltimore Orioles, who have put together an excellent ending to a season that got d...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Jays pitcher in 2025? They also discuss how the complete game helped out the bullpen going into a long stretch of games without a day off, the offence getting to Cristian Javier early, and the...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the decision to use Jeff Hoffman again last night vs. the Astros and if his arm can handle the work demand. They also discuss Jose Berrios’ encouraging start and Toronto’s trouble creating barrels on Astros pitcher Jason Alexander. Rob Friedman (30:45) analyzes Shane Bieber’s stuff, Kevin Gausman’s fastball-splitter mix and Paul Skenes’ season. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (52:04) dives deep into the Blue Jays’ struggles hitting over the past few games and Hoffman’s workload. Lastly, Tipping Pitches Bobby Wagner (1:15:53) provides the state of the Mets. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is now even at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up the game-losing home run to Yainer Diaz in the top of the ninth inning - despite a recent stretch of looking better, are we back to the same conversation of changing out the closer? They discuss the offence coming alive late, and get to the rest of the relief outings, including Braydon Fisher, Louis Varland and Brendon Little.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a crazy night at the Rogers Centre, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s big plays in crunch time, Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s passion for playing in Toronto, along with his huge 9th-inning double. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder Riley Triotta (30:53) joins to discuss his season, working his way up the Blue Jays organization, and what he has to do to make the big leagues. Following that, the Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (50:50) gives his thoughts on Vladdy recent stretch and Shane Bieber’s command of his pitches through 4 starts. In the final segment, former Blue Jay Lyle Overbay...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Astros in the series opener! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the effort from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - how important were his plays in extras, including throwing out Jose Altuve at third base, and beating out an infield single? They get into the contributions from the bottom of the order, as Isiah Kiner-Falefa tied in the game in the ninth, while Tyler Heineman won the game in the tenth. Plus, they discuss the contributions of the bullpen, including Jeff Hoffman in extras...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Astros broadcaster Robert Ford to talk about Houston starter Luis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, and the state of the Astros. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:14) discusses Jose Berrios, his takeaways from the Yankees series, and more. The Athletic’s Matt Gelb (50:48) looks at the Phillies, who are dealing with a flurry of injuries ahead of the playoffs. Lastly, Ginny Searle (1:15:26) of Baseball Prospectus discusses Mike Trout and Cal Raleigh’s MVP candidacy.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, including Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt’s starts as well as Toronto struggling to convert on chances. Afterwards, WFAN Sports Radio’s Emmanuel Berbari (30:40) discusses Aaron Judge’s defence, the Yankees’ pitching over the three-game series and the rest of their regular season. The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon (50:04) breaks down both sides of the Yankees, revealing Scherzer was tipping his pitches, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster weekend and more. Lastly, Michael Baumann (1:16:50) of Fangraphs talks about Astros pitcher Cristian Javier, Yankees reliever Devin Williams and more. 

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to drop both the game and series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the series at-large - does this series loss change your view on what the Jays are at this point in the season? They get into the Jays offence going quiet with runners in scoring position, Max Scherzer allowing four runs over 4.1 IP, and the bullpen looking good, especially Ryan Borucki and Braydon Fisher. Plus, they discuss the division and American League playoff race - what needs...

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees in the second game of the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get to the pitching - Chris Bassitt allowed two unearned runs in five innings of work, how did his outing go? Plus, they get into the outings from Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - what positives (or negatives) can be gleaned from their appearances? Plus, they discuss the offence scoring only one run - what will happen going forward with Andrés Giménez and...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for Bichette?

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette’s season, and Vladimir Guerrero’s swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells’ time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, focusing on left-handed bats, Kevin Gausman’s matchup against the Yankees, and more. Former Yankee Joba Chamberlain (51:23) shares insights on high-leverage pitching and the World Series experience before Suzyn Waldman (1:14:13) from WFAN Sports Radio reflects on her career and the Yankees bullpen concerns.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Shane Bieber rebounding after a rough 2nd inning, an abundance of homers and the decision to remove Tommy Nance in favour of Ryan Borucki. Afterwards, Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (30:45) pops by to talk about his Blue Jays fandom and the band. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:21) discusses Toronto’s relief pitching and some trends he’s noticing around the league. Lastly, the Athletics’ Levi Weaver (1:16:34) examines the playoff races around the MLB, the Framber Valdez incident, Aroldis Chapman's realization that he can locate pitches, and more. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Addison Barger - will this offence stay hot going forward? Plus, they get into a gutsy start from Shane Bieber, discuss the bullpen giving up some runs late (again), and look...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a wild Tuesday game where Jose Berrios got shelled, the bullpen came through, and the bats came alive. The Athletics' C. Trent Rosecrans (31:33) updates on the youth movement of the Reds. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:10) provides thoughts on the trust level in Jeff Hoffman and the likelihood Trey Yesavage makes his way to the Blue Jays after coming out of the bullpen with the Bisons on Tuesday. Lastly, Savannah Bananas pitcher and professional baseball player Kelsie Whitmore (1:15:06) discusses her experience with the Bananas, the upcoming Women’s Professional Baseball League, and her time with...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) over just two innings of work - is he injured, or did the long layoff affect him? Plus, they get into George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Daulton Varsho all smashing some longballs...

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss what the numbers suggest is going on with the Blue Jays’ bullpen, Bo Bichette’s heater and outfield defence and more (25:23). Afterwards, Ben Clemens (50:58) of Fangraphs analyzes the value of bullpen arms, Jonah Tong’s unique delivery, and Justin Verlander, along with a cast of future Hall of Famers, still getting it done. Lastly, Neil Paine (1:20:46) comes on to discuss the state of the AL East, what a deep dive into past World Series champions revealed and more. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Reds in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bottom of the ninth - should Tommy Nance have stayed in the game over Brendon Little? Was there another relief option to go to other than Little? They get into Chris Bassitt's quality start, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho launching some late home runs, and the news that Eric Lauer is moving into the bullpen as the team transitions back to a five-man rotation.

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Blake Murphy breaks down the weekend’s action where Toronto lost two of three to Milwaukee, before actor Jake Goldsbie (10:15) joins to discuss the Blue Jays’ 2025 season. Afterwards, Andrew Mearns (34:55) of Pinstripe Alley analyzes what is behind the New York Yankees winning seven of their last ten games. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (51:10) pops in-studio to discuss the Brewers series, Toronto’s wonky bullpen, and the remaining games in September. Lastly, Reds broadcaster Tommy Thrall (01:14:32) previews the Cincinnati Reds, who have a bright future, but have struggled of late as they welcome the Jays.

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Brewers to salvage the series finale in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen bouncing back - does Tommy Nance deserve more higher leverage outings following his fifth inning Houdini act? Who is in the circle of trust after Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez looked good today? They discuss the offence coming up big, including great days for Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and George Springer, and also discuss the waiver pickup of Isiah Kiner-Falefa before the game. Plus, w...

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up two home runs in the top of the ninth inning to lose the game - is it time to press the panic button with him as the team's closer? Who are the best internal candidates to replace him right now - could Seranthony Domínguez get a shot as the closer in the short-term? They also discuss the offence only scratching across a...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Shane Bieber's start - with only two earned runs in 5.1 IP, how did they feel about his second start, and why did he get pulled after 92 pitches? They discuss the bullpen continuing to be leaky, and also get into Daulton Varsho being hit by a pitch and getting taken out of the game immediately afterwards.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer to discuss Pat Murphy’s impact on team culture, who’s closing games for the Brew Crew and their play since winning 14 in a row. MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger (26:36) pops in to give his thoughts on Shane Bieber, Alejandro Kirk’s new deal that’s looking pretty good now and Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy. Following that, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:04) talks about the bullpen struggles and how the starting rotation will play out the rest of the season. Lastly, MLB.com’s Mike Petriello (1:15:25) talks about George Spri...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap all the chaos in Wednesday night’s Blue Jays win. They give their thoughts on Eric Lauer’s start, Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl providing big outs, Barger’s huge 8th inning double, Ty France’s pinch-hit home run and more. Following that, former Blue Jay and new member of the Brewers’ Wall of Honour, John Axford (29:43), reflects on his memorable weekend and MLB career. 2011 MLB All-Star Alex Avila (50:18) breaks down why Alejandro Kirk is a top-tier catcher, catching Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber’s nasty stuff. Lastly, Amazin’ Avenue’s Richard Staff (1:17:51) updates on the M...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ 9–8 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and dig into Ty France’s pinch-hit jolt against the team that traded him and Addison Barger’s go-ahead two-run double. They also hit Davis Schneider’s two moonshots, Jeff Hoffman’s bounce-back save, and what this weekend’s test vs. Milwaukee could reveal.

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Blake Murphy and Julia discuss Jeff Hoffman’s 9th inning meltdown, the bullpen’s recent struggles, and George Springer mashing. Afterwards, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen (30:15) talks Riley Green, Tarik Skubal and the Tigers with a month remaining before the postseason. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:24) pops by to dive into the bullpen, Hoffman and Eric Lauer. Lastly, former MLB 1st baseman Cody Decker (1:15:02) discusses the Blue Jays and a few of the notable playoff races. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jeff Hoffman's outing to forget, as he surrendered a 4-3 lead and coughed up four runs in the ninth inning. They discuss John Schneider's overall bullpen deployment, their level of concern with the relief group moving forward, and a silver lining to be found in George Springer's multi-homer night.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays’ victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting key moments like Andrés Giménez’ home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s return. Kyle Glaser (31:11) then analyzes the San Diego Padres' performance after their series with the Dodgers and their prospect outlook. Former Twins 3rd baseman Corey Koskie (50:42) shares insights on his career, defensive growth and what he likes in the 2025 Blue Jays. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:15:28) previews tonight’s game against the Twins, focusing on Daulton Varsho and Guerrero Jr.’s offensive success.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Twins to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence breaking through, including Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk both going yard off Joe Ryan. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in two runs in his return to the starting lineup, Nathan Lukes with a two-RBI night, and Max Scherzer giving up four earned runs over six innings of work. Plus, how important is it this year of all years for the Jays to wi...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing Shane Bieber’s impressive season debut and the Blue Jays’ recent road trip. Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:55) joins to share his insights on Bieber, Eric Lauer's usage, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential return against the Twins. Jon Morosi (50:58) then analyzes Bieber's performance, the Yankees' struggles, and MLB's Reliever of the Year Award. Finally, Joon Lee (1:16:32) recaps the Red Sox vs. Yankees series and assesses the Red Sox bullpen's postseason viability.

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the series finale. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence getting shut down by Eury Pérez - despite the late comeback via the Daulton Varsho three-run bomb, is there cause for concern against elite arms going forward? They get into some coming decisions for certain members of the offence moving forward, the bullpen's struggles in the month of August, and discuss the Jays' chances of winning the division.

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins to take the series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Bo Bichette coming through with a four-for-six night, including the game-winning RBI and a defensive gem in the top of the 12th - how important has it been to get more from him without Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They also get into José Berríos allowing two runs over 6.1 IP - is 'La Makina' back? Plus, they discuss the bullpen, including another uneven outing for Louis Varland, Tommy Nance coming th...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Marlins to kick off the three-game series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and get right into Shane Bieber allowing one run and notching nine strikeouts over six innings of work in his Blue Jays debut - are Blair and Barker officially Beliebers? They also discuss Daulton Varsho hammering a two-run bomb - what is his status as a part of the team's core moving forward? Plus, we hear post-game audio from both John Schneider and Shane Bieber himself.

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Blake Murphy and Julia chat with Vancouver Canadians pitcher Gage Stanifer about developing his pitching profile, his season, and the influence of his father. Future Blue Jays newsletter author Doug Fox (26:37) updates on Alek Manoah, Trey Yesavage and more as he provides the prospect report. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:42) discusses Shane Bieber, the starting pitching rotation, and the upcoming games. Afterwards, documentary director Taiki Green takes you inside Shane Bieber's recovery from Tommy John surgery and the struggles he faced along the way. Lastly, FanDuel’s Kelly Saco (1:11:38) provides the state of the Miami Marlins, including Jakob Marsee, who has...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Devon Travis to discuss his time with the Blue Jays, naming his son after Bo Bichette and taking pride in developing good baseball players. Following that, Former Red Sox development coach Katie Krall (32:00) reflects on her roles in baseball and why the upcoming Saber Seminar in Chicago is a valuable experience. Afterwards, Fair Territory’s Alanna Rizzo (50:31) breaks down her chat with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and how she sees the AL East shaking out. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:12:28) talks about Eric Lauer moving to the bullpen for...