Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Red Sox to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rare rule - Rule 5.09(c)(4), if you're curious - and umpire review in the 7th inning that awarded the Red Sox a late run - did the umpires give the Jays a chance to appeal the play fairly? Did the Red Sox really not know how many outs there were? Plus, they get into the work from Jameson Taillon and Simeon Woods Richardson to hold the Red Sox...

Blake Murphy is joined by freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the Blue Jays eventful weekend series against the Phillies, the vibes of the club following the trade deadline, and the state of the bullpen following a string of extra-inning games. Carter Beck (30:12), first round pick of the Braves from Estevan, Sask., joins Blake to chat about his season with the Augusta GreenJackets, finding out about his selection in the MLB Draft, and transitioning into the minor leagues after playing in Saskatchewan. Later, Gabrielle Starr (50:25) from the Boston Herald joins the show to preview the Jays four-game series this...

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and discuss all that went down in extras, including a laser beam from Nathan Lukes to keep the game tied, some subpar bunting from Brett Bateman and Myles Straw, a bizarre run to first base from Jesús Sánchez on a double play ball, and the bullpen being emptied all the way into the 12th inning. They also discuss Shane Bieber getting Schwarbombed, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hi...

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 extra-innings win vs. the Phillies to take the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Max Scherzer notching four strikeouts over 5.1 IP to take sole possession of 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3516 Ks - how did Mad Max look against the Phillies, and is there a chance of him hitting ninth place this year with 19 Ks to go? Plus, they discuss the bullpen figuring it out in real time in the games post-trade deadline, some terrific plays from Nathan Lukes on both offence...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win vs. the Phillies to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the dramatic ending to the game - was Tyler Rogers the right choice late despite rarely throwing in the ninth inning? Did the Jays get lucky with Alejandro Kirk swiping for Trea Turner with his knee on home plate? They get into the debut for José Soriano, get into bullpen appearances for Mason Fluharty, Lázaro Estrada, Brendon Little, and knuckleballer Matt Waldron - did John Schneider push the right buttons? Plus, th...

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of theScore to discuss why the Blue Jays didn't add a bat at the trade deadline and whether Dylan Cease has a legitimate case to win the AL Cy Young Award. Later, Kevin Pillar (30:03) breaks down José Soriano's arsenal, explains why he's a believer in Josh Smith, and shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's impressive season. Mike Petriello (50:12) of MLB.com then joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays, Soriano's taking the hill, Luis Arraez, the Phillies, and the Washington Nationals. To wrap up, Charlotte Varnes (1:14:49) of The Athletic previews the P...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra-innings loss vs. the Cubs. They take your calls, and discuss the offence going 1-for-19, the first time that's been accomplished in franchise history - how big an opportunity did they just squander? They get into Tyler Rogers not being used in extras, and Louis Varland blowing his first save of the season having allowed the two-run bomb from Alex Bregman - anything to worry about with the All-Star closer?

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Blake Murphy is joined by freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the comeback win vs. the Astros and whether the Jays are good enough to be a playoff team. Chicago Tribune writer Meghan Montemurro (29:43) talks about the Cubs sweeping the Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong putting the team on his back, and Kevin Gausman's arrival. Following that, Dunedin Blue Jays outfielder Blaine Bullard (50:29) discusses his visit to the Rogers Centre as a kid, his pedigree as a base stealer,  next steps as a baseball player, and more. Lastly, Levi Weaver (1:14:35) of The Athletic recaps the trade deadline, including Toronto's moves, the w...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra innings win vs. the Astros to take the series in Houston! They take your calls, and get right to some late dramatics, including Chase Lee taking the mound in the tenth over Louis Varland, Yordan Álvarez not sliding into second base and getting tagged out in extras, and some late rockets from both Ernie Clement and Jesús Sánchez. Plus, they discuss what it means for the team to win three straight series, and look ahead to the coming gauntlet of AL East opponents in the sch...

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central’s Madison Shipman to discuss Chad Dallas’ innings, Alejandro Kirk’s swing, and Ross Atkins’ comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (24:41) of Baseball America shares his intrigue about Jays prospect Dasan Hill and the recent impress track record of Toronto’s drafting. Following that, Lance Brozdowski (49:53) explains why the Jays organization can bring the best out of Jose Soriano and MLB franchises seeking out particular pitch mixes. Lastly, WFAN660 host Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:12) breaks down the Yankees and the AL East.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is evened at one game apiece in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to Trey Yesavage departing the game after two innings with left knee discomfort - we hear from John Schneider post-game on the injury and how concerning it is moving forward. They discuss Chad Dallas' job in relief, and once again chat about the offence scuffling - if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going to continue to struggle, could it benefit him to sit down the stretch?<...

Blake Murphy is joined by the Athletic’s Keith Law to discuss Toronto deciding to move Arjun Nimmala and what they got in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Following that, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (29:51) discusses the tense locker room on Deadline Day and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Later, FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski (51:53) talks the Braves, Yankees and other teams that stood out from their transactions on Monday. Lastly, Josh Reddick (1:15:46) of Crush City Territory talks about new Blue Jay Spencer Arrighetti, the Astros’ deadline, Tatsuya Imai and more.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to struggle - are the at-bats actually getting worse? Plus, they go over the deadline moves one more time, and debate the lack of a bat amongst them.<...

On a special post-trade deadline edition of Blue Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a look at the deadline moves of the Jays. He takes your texts: after a bevy of moves made right up until the wire this year, what's your letter grade for the players brought in and the players traded? We hear Ross Atkins speak to the media following the conclusion of the deadline itself (2:08), and afterwards, Sho brings on Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne (27:44) to break down some of the moves, including José Soriano being acquired earlier in the day, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman being dealt, a...

Blake Murphy is joined by Ryan Dempster of Intentional Talk to take us inside what Deadline Day is like for a player, and the intrigue behind Jose Soriano. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (20:03) talks the return for Kevin Gausman, prospect evaluation within organizational development strengths, playoff roster building and the latest intel from the Blue Jays. Later, Jon Becker (45:40) talks the Orioles selling, Luis Arraez heading to the Phillies and the White Sox making moves, specifically acquiring Luis Castillo from the Mariners. Following that, theScore’s Brandon Wile discusses the moves from the Yankees, Red Sox and Jays. Lastly, Spor...

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Kevin Gausman’s tenure in Toronto, the acquisition of Jose Soriano and what’s ahead for the Blue Jays at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (22:09) of FanGraphs discusses Luis Garcia Jr. heading to the Yankees and why the Nationals like their return. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic pops in to reflect on Tarik Skubal’s time with the Tigers and other moves on the horizon for Detroit. Eric Longenhagen (50:04) of FanGraphs gives the lowdown on the two prospects the Blue Jays traded Kevin Gausman for in Ty South...

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Cardinals to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the in-game storylines, including Max Scherzer notching a quality start at the Dome, while Louis Varland looked uncharacteristically shaky in a tough ninth inning. With no more games to go before the trade deadline, is the team firmly a sell with just over a day to go? Could we look to today's Mets/Rays trade as an example of what to expect? Plus, they chat the in-game acquisition of...

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, including George Springer, who continues to stay hot - what does the future hold for him? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman allowing one run over 5.2 IP in what...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Cardinals to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Luis Urías providing a two-run pinch-hit single as the game-winner - in that bottom eighth, why him over Davis Schneider? They discuss Dylan Cease striking out seven over six innings of work, the bullpen locking it down late, and debate whether or not the Jays could be back in the playoff race having won three of their last four games.

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Blake Murphy is joined by Pitcher List's Nick Pollack to discuss the starting pitching market from a fantasy perspective ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Afterwards, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo (25:22) chats about the stark contrast between the New York Yankees and Mets entering August. Then, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (49:56) shares an update on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes and trade rumblings across the league as the weekend begins. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (1:16:07) joins the show to set up the Blue Jays’ final pre-deadline series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre.

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On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (1:35). Afterwards, Ben is alongside Chris Leroux as they are visited in the radio booth by franchise greats Pat Borders (7:36) and Dave Stieb (12:55) to celebrate the 1992 and 1993 back-to-back World Series champs. Plus, we dive into the 590 archives to remember the legendary Duane Ward, as another Blue Jays legend in Tom Cheek interviewed him on the field following the 1992 ALCS (20:20).

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Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Trey Yesavage’s outing, Louis Varland’s consistency and what’s ahead for Toronto’s front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win vs. the Nationals to win the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence blooping their way to a 12-hit, five-run day - is there anything there to build on going forward? They get into good days from Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer, Trey Yesavage striking out four over 6.2 IP while allowing just one run, and Louis Varland locking down the game for a six-out save. Plus, they discuss more trade deadline scenario with less than a week to go.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman to talk Shane Bieber’s outing, Brendon Little’s quality innings on Tuesday and more. Afterwards, MLB Insider Jim Bowden (30:22) discusses the markets for Tarik Skubal, Louis Varland and Kevin Gausman. Blue Jays analyst Chris Leroux (51:18) breaks down what went wrong for Shane Bieber on Tuesday night and how Trey Yesavage can get his groove back. Lastly, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (1:16:59) joins to break down trade deadline strategy for a front office and his favourite deadline deals. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 loss vs. the Nationals as the series is evened at one game apiece in Washington. They take your calls and texts, and get to the strange start from Shane Bieber - what led to six walks in less than an inning of work, and can the Jays continue to absorb bullpen days like this? They chat about the offence, including a solo bomb from Kazuma Okamoto, a three-run shot from George Springer, and an injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is there a way of fixing the offence...

Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio (35:26) to talk about where the Jays stand ahead of the deadline, Jeff Hoffman’s play since June and why Shane Bieber may have found his rhythm. Following that, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (50:34) breaks down the state of the Yankees/Mets and acting in “Caught Stealing.” Lastly, Eno Sarris (1:10:09) of Rates & Barrels discusses the chances Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer get dealt and other moves that could be on the horizon in the MLB.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win vs. the Nationals to open the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer against his former team (on his birthday no less) - did they see enough from Mad Max to roll him out against the Cardinals on the weekend? They get into the bullpen going Rogers-Hoffman-Varland - is this how it was always supposed to look, and can it stay this way moving forward? Plus, they continue the trade deadline discussions with less than a week to...

Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden of the Bird’s Eye View Podcast to recap the weekend’s action and review Sportsnet’s “The Blue Jays Way” documentary series through three episodes. Tim Britton (26:44) of the Athletic provides the state of the Mets and what the Jays can get for a few of their players on the trade market. Afterwards, Blake takes your texts (49:57) on who could be available via trade, whether Alejandro Kirk could be moved, Kevin Gausman’s future and more. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (1:12:59) talks Gausman, Shane Bieber, the latest on Ricky Tiedemann and the details ar...

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's quality start of six innings allowing three earned runs - was that his last start as a Jay? Despite all he's done for the franchise, should he get traded alongside all the soon-to-be free agents? Plus, they discuss who's most culpable for the 2026 season, from the players themselves to the front office - does Ross Atkins deserve blame for roster construction, or is that hindsight?<...

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to even the series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Dylan Cease, who was masterful as he struck out 12 in a complete game shutout - how much does his presence change the composition of the starting rotation going forward? How much did the velo fluctuations play into the kind of game he threw in the win? They also get to the Jays offence coming through with 15 hits and six runs...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen management of John Schneider: is this one on the manager? With Tyler Rogers down and Louis Varland only available for a save, should CJ Van Eyk still have been the guy late? They also discuss the offence not coming through against Patrick Sandoval, including stranding the bases loaded early in the game - how much blame do they deserve despite a late comeback?  

Blake Murphy is joined by theScore’s Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Shane Bieber’s outing and how much the next 10 games will dictate Toronto’s deadline activity. Afterwards, Stephen J. Nesbitt (30:39) of the Athletic breaks down his reporting on the design of 3-team trades and the difficult in executing them. Tyler Milliken (52:54) of the Section 10 podcast joins to talk about Boston’s record-tying 15-game win streak, their deadline approach and more. Lastly, Alex Faust (1:19:15) of Apple TV previews tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox matchup and his broadcasting philosophy to baseball.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Rays to wrap the series and the homestand in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber allowing just one run over seven innings of work - if the direction of the team has already been chosen at the deadline, is Bieber becoming a larger trade chip, or should he be on the team long-term? They discuss George Springer continuing to stay hot this month - is it too little too late, or is he too becoming someone who will fetch more...

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss what the Blue Jays could get in return for a few players on the roster. Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar (30:25) talks about the latest around Aaron Judge, the New York Mets and more. Following that, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (50:06) describes the oddity of the countless defensive miscues from Toronto this season. Lastly, the Athletic’s Sam Blum (1:10:58) breaks down his reporting on “The Baseball Spy” who was fired by the Angels after allegedly spying on the Rockies.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays losing their fourth straight and their seventh of their last eight games - is this rock bottom? They get into the sloppy baseball - how do they clean up the defensive miscues at a bare minimum? They discuss the lack of offence continuing to be a huge problem, the part Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plays in all of this, and continue to discuss moves the team could make as...

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to parse through the disappointments from the Blue Jays’ season so far. Afterwards, Adam Berry (30:11) of MLB.com talks Chandler Simpson, the sustainability of Tampa Bay’s style of play and trade deadline requirements. MLB insider Jim Bowden (50:12) joins to break down how MLB front offices prepare  the weeks ahead of the deadline and who could be on the move for the Jays. Lastly, Canadian Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling (1:15:23) of the Bowling Green Hot Rods talks about getting drafted, his hitting approach and season in High-A.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss vs. the Rays in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the demoralizing nature of such losses - do they look defeated as a team? Even if the playoffs are no longer in reach, can they turn things around from a process standpoint? They get into the offence getting shut down by Drew Rasmussen, the defence continuing to look sloppy, and also discuss Kevin Gausman - apart from his latest start itself, with the trade deadline looming, could that have been his last start as...

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman to recap the various errors and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing frustration in the loss to the Rays. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz (25:59) talks about the letdown of Toronto’s season after making the World Series last year and if selling make sense at the trade deadline. Brandon Wile (53:47) of theScore discusses the 14-game win streak of the Red Sox and who, if any, are the juggernauts in the American League. Lastly, Levi Weaver (1:15:33) of the Athletic gives his take on the Jays and who else could be on the move as the tr...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the continuing struggles for the offence - are there any signs of things turning around? How much blame does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deserve to shoulder, and can anyone else step up in the meantime? They also get into the start from Dylan Cease, and chat about the rest of the division putting together long streaks - has the time to sell already come?

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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling to discuss the weekend’s games vs. the Chicago White Sox and reflect on the season to date where Toronto, according to FanGraphs, currently has a 14% chance of making the playoffs (32:07). Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (51:15) talks starters Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Tampa getting swept by Boston over the weekend. Lastly, Canadian Atlanta Braves prospect Eric Hartman (1:14:40) talks about his season with the High-A Rome Emperors, adjustments going from each level in the minors and representing Canada in the future.

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