Jay Bird Watching

The only modern switch pitcher in Major League Baseball history is live in the JBW Bar Room! ️

Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are talking all things baseball with former Toronto Blue Jay Pat Venditte. We are breaking down his one-of-a-kind career, starting with his time in the big leagues and the World Baseball Classic, all the way to his highly anticipated appearances with the Savannah Bananas and the viral sensation Cosmic Baseball. In addition to his coaching career!

If you love unique baseball history and looking at where the ga...

We are talking Blue Jays baseball and Rogers Centre records! ️

Tonight, the Jay Bird Watching crew is diving into one of the most legendary stories in recent Blue Jays fan history. We are welcoming Jody Matheson and Ryan Rushton, the Loonie Dog Kings, to the unofficial bar room! We’re getting the full, behind-the-scenes story of how they cemented their status as the hot dog eating record holders in Major League Baseball.

Once we wrap up the Loonie Dog lore, we are pivoting to a complete deep dive into the latest Toronto Blue Jays news, rost...

The JBW Bar Room is getting a little more "rock star" tonight!

We are thrilled to welcome back a true friend of the show for his 3rd visit: Shane Told, lead singer of Silverstein! Shane isn't just a legendary frontman; he's one of the most die-hard Blue Jays fans we know.

Last year, Shane joined us right as the team was bottoming out, and his appearance sparked a historic "worst to first" run. With the Jays currently riding a rough start to the 2026 season, we’re hoping the "Shane Told Luck" strikes twice! Craig, Liz, an...

The JBW Bar Room is pulling up a VIP stool tonight! As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to navigate this rollercoaster of a season and fight for ground in the AL East, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to break down all the latest news and current events. But tonight is a very special occasion as we continue to celebrate the franchise's incredible 50th Anniversary season!

Joining the bar room chat is none other than Blue Jays legend, Rance Mulliniks! We are talking past, present, and future with one of the greats. From his days manning the...

For two unforgettable summers, the Toronto Blue Jays weren't playing North of the Border, they were playing in Western New York!

This week on the podcast, we are taking a deep dive into the 2020 and 2021 seasons when the Blue Jays were forced to play their home games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY. To help us navigate this incredible chapter of franchise history, we are thrilled to welcome Brian Frank of @HerdChronicles. We will be discussing his new book, Blue Jays in Buffalo: The Story of Two Amazing Summers in the Queen City.

With the...

The cavalry is officially arriving in Toronto! ️ The injury bug is potentially clearing out, and the JBW Bar Room is buzzing. In this bonus episode, we are doing a complete "State of the Roster" address to break down a massive week of Blue Jays baseball.

Craig, Liz, and Jason are diving into the analytics:

We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! ️ If you’ve been waiting for the fun to return to the field, tonight is the night to tune in!

Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to celebrate a team that is officially waking up. We are doing a deep dive into the recent news, the slow but steady building of the offense, and how the team is climbing out of the AL East basement. We are also tackling the biggest on-field question: Who secures the closer role moving forward?

We are joined by S...

The JBW Bar Room is open, and we are looking for a spark! ️ This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back in the unofficial bar room chat to break down a chaotic stretch of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. With the injury bug hitting the clubhouse hard, the front office is making critical roster moves to try to get the Comeback Kids back to their winning ways. We are doing a deep dive into every transaction, call-up, and lineup shuffle to see if this is the spark the team needs.

To help us make sense of...

It has been a rough week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, and the JBW therapy couch is officially OPEN. This week on the podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the absolute nightmare that has been the last 6 games. The Blue Jays are on a 6-game losing streak, and we are opening up the floor for a massive community vent session. We are breaking down the lack of hitting, the defensive woes, and the pitching hiccups that have completely derailed the early-season momentum.

Brought to you by our amazing partners at J. Birdy Baseball...

Back-to-back walk-offs, historic pitching debuts, and late-inning comebacks, if you aren't excited about this Toronto Blue Jays team yet, you haven't been watching!

This week on the podcast, the crew is doing a comprehensive deep dive into the opening week of the 2026 season. We are looking at the standout performances, the absolute dominance of the starting rotation, and the sheer resilience of the "Comeback Kids."

"Opening Day is THIS FRIDAY! The JBW Bar Room is officially open to celebrate! ️

Craig and Jason are back together tonight to wrap up an incredible Spring Training. We both spent time soaking up the Florida sun and getting a firsthand look at the squad, and we are bringing our live scouting reports straight to the show. We are talking final roster cuts, breakout players, and our official Opening Day predictions.

Plus, we are closing out the spring season with a massive featured interview: Mayor Freaney of Dunedin joins the chat to talk about the ci...

The World Baseball Classic was electric, and the Toronto Blue Jays were right in the middle of it! ️️

This week on the podcast, we are coming to you LIVE from Florida! Craig is officially boots-on-the-ground in Dunedin for the final week of Spring Training, bringing you all the inside updates as the boys get ready for Opening Day.

Ari Shapiro joins the JBW Bar Room tonight to discuss the heavy Blue Jays presence across the WBC rosters. How will that high-stakes, international playoff experience translate to the 162-game grind? We are breaking it all down. A ma...

Pull up a bar stool, Blue Jays fans! We are celebrating a massive milestone in the JBW Bar Room tonight! The Toronto Blue Jays are officially celebrating their 50th season, which means they have been calling Dunedin, Florida their Spring Training home for half a century. To help us honor this Major League accomplishment, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Steven Sandbergen from the City Council of Dunedin to the show!

We are diving deep into the 50-year history between the Jays and the city, sharing stories from the epic 2025 American League Championship parties, and getting...

The JBW Bar Room is officially open!

As the Toronto Blue Jays ramp up for the 2026 MLB season, we are getting the ultimate inside scoop on how the boys get physically ready for the 162-game grind. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara to the show!

Anthony is right in the middle of everything down in Florida, and he is joining us to talk about the world of MLB athletic training, how players prep for Opening Day, and the amazing features of the state-of-the-art Player Development Complex in Dunedin.<...

Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs ️

Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open!

Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs!

Kris is joining us to share the incredible origin st...

Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️

This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company.

In this episode:

🔹 Dunedin Updates: What we saw from picture day and the first days of full squad drills.

🔹 Spring Training Bold Predictio...

It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same.

Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend.

In this episode:

🔹 The evolution of Buck's style & voice.

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Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️

Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our newest star Kazuma Okamoto defending the title with Team Japan, the Jays are going to be playing high-intensity baseball before Opening Day even hits.

We discuss:

- Vladdy’s Return: Why playing for the DR could unlock an MVP start to the season.

- The O...

How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic?

We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development.

In this episode:

⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach.

⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop ra...

The sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️

Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on re-signing Bo Bichette. We get Taylor’s reaction to the news and discuss where the team goes from here without their star shortstop.

Plus, we down the "Spring Training Lifestyle." We discuss the best spots to hang out in Dunedin, FL, the magic of Spring bas...

Spring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11. 🔊

We are live in the Bar Room with Shane Told (Lead Singer of Silverstein) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays team that looks ready to run it back to the World Series. The front office has been busy, the roster is nearly set, and the anticipation for the 2026 season is at an all-time high. Let's go!

Shane brings his "fan-first" passion to the show as we discuss:

🎙️The Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette Signings.

🎙️The biggest storylines heading into Dunedin...

The most competitive division in baseball just got scarier. 😱

This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we are joined by the fantastic Jonna Perlinger of Babe's Babe Media (@babesbabes_baseball) to break down the escalation in the American League East. Every single team has reloaded this offseason, and we are staring down the barrel of a historic 5-team melee to crown a victor.

In this episode:

-The Arms Race: How the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, and Red Sox improved (and how the Jays match up).

-The Rivalries: Which matchups are going to...

Breaking News: Kazuma Okamoto is a Blue Jay! ✍️

Blue Jays Land Okamoto! 🇯🇵➡️🇨🇦

We are live with an instant reaction to the 4-year, $60 million signing of the Japanese slugger. We break down why this 30-year-old power threat is the perfect fit for the Rogers Centre alleys and what this means for the rest of the offseason.

On this special edition of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we dive deep into the profile of the 30-year-old slugger. We analyze his transition from the NPB, why his pull-power is a perfect match for the dimensions of the Rogers Centre, a...

Grab a pint and pull up a bar stool, the Jay Bird Watching crew is LIVE!

Tonight, we’re officially closing the book on a wild 2025 season. We’re pouring one out for the highlights, the playoff memories, and that unforgettable World Series run, before turning the page to 2026.

We are joined by a very special guest and out sponsor, Darryl Silverstein of J. Birdy Baseball Co., to help us uncork our "New Year’s Resolutions" for the Blue Jays. What is it going to take to get this team back to the Fall Classic in 202...

The Blue Jays' pitching staff is getting crowded, and the JBW bar room chat is open to break it all down!

Tonight, Jason Lyons and Craig Borden dive into the latest moves from the front office as the Jays add Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers to the mix among others!

We discuss:

-Pitching Depth: With the staff starting to fill out, where do these new arms fit? Is this the end of the offseason spending, or just the beginning?

-Shapiro resigning a 5-year deal

-The "Dear Santa" Wishlist: We’re...

Back by popular demand! Tonight, the JBW bar room welcomes back a true Blue Jays icon: World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks!

Rance was instrumental in turning the Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, and he joins us tonight for a special Fan Question Session to relive some of those baseball stories.

From the late 80s to the 1992 World Series, Rance has an unbelievable catalog of stories. Tonight, he's ready to peel back the curtain on:

⚾ The Dynasty Years: Untold clubhouse stories from the 1980s and the path to the '9...

500 EPISODES! Thank you, Blue Jays Nation! Join us for a massive party as we celebrate our landmark 500th weekly episode LIVE!

We are thrilled to welcome our friend and former Toronto Blue Jay, Travis Snider, back to the bar room chat. Join us for a special night as we dive into his incredible baseball stories, answer your fan questions, and celebrate this huge milestone!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL: To show our appreciation for your support over the last 500 episodes, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY for everyone who tunes in! You absolutely do not want to...

Get Ready, JBW Nation! The bar room is opening early for a special announcement you CANNOT miss!

As the Jay Bird Watching Podcast races toward our landmark 500th Episode, we have a HUGE SURPRISE to reveal to all our loyal listeners tonight! Join us for this special HYPE Edition of the JBW #Podcast

Join the entire JBW crew LIVE Sunday at 7 PM EST as we break the news! Our buddy Darryl Silverstein will be on hand as we take your questions and celebrate this incredible milestone together.

PLUS, a quick reminder of the...

Grab your stool! Tonight, the JBW bar room is diving deep into baseball nostalgia and asking the big question: Was it skill, or was it magic? ✨

Dylan Cease signs big contract with the Blue Jays and the offseason is officially kicked off in a great direction!

The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew is having some random Blue Jays fun by celebrating the players who blessed us with one totally unforgettable, and often unrepeatable, season of brilliance!

We're pulling out the old highlight reels to discuss the Flashes in the Pan: We look at le...

Grab your stool, your beverage, and prepare to spend! The JBW bar room is officially the center of the MLB offseason and we want to hear from YOU!

The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off their American League Championship run, and the league is taking notice: insiders are calling Toronto THE offseason destination. This is the moment we've waited for—the front office is positioned to make a massive splash and FINISH THE STORY in 2026!

Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew LIVE to break down the hottest rumors and what it means for the ro...

Pull up a stool, it is story time and the bar room chat is OPEN! 🍻

This week, the Jay Bird Watching Podcast welcomes a true legend to the chat, fan-favorite Blue Jay and broadcaster, Rance Mulliniks!

Rance was a central figure who helped turn the Toronto Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, a journey that culminated in the 1992 World Series title. He’s the ultimate "hitter's hitter" and a key part of our franchise history.

We’re sitting down LIVE to hear incredible stories you won't find anywhere else:

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The pain stings, but the future is blindingly bright! ✨

The Toronto Blue Jays showed the entire league they are elite, reaching the World Series and taking the Dodgers to the final out of Game 7. While 2025 didn't finish the story, it set the stage for one hell of a triumphant return in 2026!

Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew as we swap the sorrow for strategy and start planning the next championship run! We're not dwelling on the loss; we’re focused on the work that needs to be done!

Spring Training 98 days away!

It all has come down to this. World Series Game 7: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers for the Commissioner's Trophy.

The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew, Craig Borden and Jason Lyons, are going LIVE one final time to mentally prepare for the biggest game in a generation. Last regular season episode of the JBW Podcast before offseason programming commences.

We are still recovering from the truly unlucky ending to Game 6. It took a ball getting stuck in a wall and a double play that should never happen for these Dodgers to take the W in Game 6.

The Toronto Blue Jays are ONE WIN AWAY from the World Series title. We are shutting down the trick or treating early and heading to the bar to get ready for possibly the biggest night in Canadian baseball in over 30 years!

We are thrilled to welcome special guests, former Blue Jay and World Series Champion Todd Stottlemyre, and our friend Darryl Silverstein from J. Birdy (Canada's Baseball Brand) to share his insights and to help get amped up before game time!

Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew LIVE for a high-anxiety, pre-game edition of...

After a thrilling Game 4 win powered by Shane Bieber’s masterful pitching and a momentum-shifting blast from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays are back in action and aiming to head home with a 3–2 World Series lead on the #Dodgers

Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew for a live pregame breakdown of all the key moments from Game 4 and a full preview of tonight’s pivotal Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

We’re joined by special guest and former Blue Jays pitcher Bob File to talk World Series strategy, playoff pressure, and what it...

After an epic 18-inning battle in Game 3, the Toronto Blue Jays are ready to bounce back and even the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series. With Shane Bieber set to take the mound, Jays Nation is fired up for a pivotal showdown under the bright lights of LA.

Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew for a live pregame breakdown of all the key matchups, storylines, and momentum shifts heading into tonight’s game. We’re honored to welcome Rance Mulliniks, former Blue Jay and fan favorite, to share his insights on t...

The World Series rolls into Los Angeles and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Toronto Blue Jays are locked in and looking to take the series lead against the Dodgers in Game 3. Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow are set to face off and it’s a battle of aces under the bright lights of LA.

The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew will be LIVE as we break down all the key matchups, storylines, and fan energy heading into tonight’s showdown.

We’re joined by special guest Ian Hunter, Blue Jays writer and lifelong fan, to...

The Toronto Blue Jays kept their dream season rolling with an electric 11–4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series! From Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam to Kirk’s clutch blast, the Jays lit up the scoreboard and reminded everyone why this underdog run has captured the hearts of fans across Canada and the world.

Join the Jay Bird Watching crew at 3PM ET as we break down every key moment from Game 1 and preview what’s next in this thrilling World Series matchup. We’re also honored to welcome Maureen Freaney, Mayor of Dunedin...

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: Game 1 of the World Series! The Toronto Blue Jays continue their underdog journey, aiming to capture their first championship since 1993 against the powerhouse LA Dodgers.

Join the Jay Bird Watching crew LIVE as we break down all the latest news, key matchups, and storylines leading up to tonight’s big game. We’re excited to welcome special guest and former Blue Jays pitcher Bob File to share his insight, memories, and analysis as the Jays gear up to make history.

Whether you’re fired up or loo...

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series, and they did it in legendary fashion. On this episode, we break down the epic series and the crazy Game 7 comeback that sent Jays Nation into a frenzy.

🎤 Special Guest: Darryl Silverstein, founder of J.Birdy Baseball Co.

We’ll cover:

⚾ George Springer’s iconic 3-run homer and what it means for his legacy

🔥 Key moments from the ALCS and how the Jays flipped the script

🧢 Clubhouse chemistry, clutch performances, and the road to victory

⚔️ A full preview of the Worl...