Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the abridged post-game edition with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (2:51). They discuss how the Blue Jays' series win over the Guardians sets them up in the AL Wild Card race, the impacts of deadline additions Brett Bateman and José Soriano, why he likes the Jays' chances to take the final Wild Card spot over the Orioles. Then, Jon, Jeff and Kevin chat about potential ripple effects of Stan Kroenke's purchase of the Angels, the AL Cy Young race, and the Dodgers' struggles without Will Smith in the lineup.

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Blair and Barker are joined by former MLB infielder and MLB Network analyst Yonder Alonso (1:27) to discuss what makes the Cleveland Guardians historically resilient in the month of September, José Ramírez fully recovering from the broken hamate bone in his left hand, why Vladdy's hitting concerns can't be fixed until the offseason, who will hold the third spot in the AL Wild Card, and the concern level with the Dodgers. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst and former MLB outfielder Kevin Pillar (27:32) joins the guys to chat about Brett Bateman becoming the unlikely hero for the Jays, how his game compares to Steven Kwan, if players are scoreboard watching during a post-season race, if Dylan Cease will be motivated from Cleveland's starter's dominance against his team, and how should we judge hitting coach David Popkins' year. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss Gavin Williams' dominance over the Jays' lineup, the team's standing in the Wild Card race, and the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in a one-run game. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss the Angels as MLB's next big spenders after being sold to Stan Kroenke. They are joined by former MLB president David Samson (31:28), who shares some thoughts on the Clippers punishment in the NBA, the Angels' sale, the latest around MLB's CBA negotiations, and much more.

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1992 World Series Champion with the Blue Jays and author of his upcoming memoir 'Touching All The Bases', Dave Winfield (1:22) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his early days being involved in multiple sports prior to playing professional baseball, what made him stick to baseball, going against George Steinbrenner, leaving the New York Yankees, his years in Minnesota and Toronto, and how he adjusted his hitting during a prolonged slump. Then, Cleveland Guardians TV analyst (25:35) and former MLB catcher Chris Gimenez joins to discuss why things have started going the team's way as they hold the final AL Wild Card spot, José Ramírez's dangerous ability to hit towards all areas of the field, Gavin Williams' success on the mound, and Steven Kwan's turnaround this year. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' pivotal series against the Cleveland Guardians. To help, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker stops by (8:21) to discuss the plan for recently called up prospect Ricky Tiedemann, what he's learned from Spencer Miles' rookie season, early returns from Spencer Arrighetti, what's behind Dylan Cease's dip in velocity, and how José Soriano has adapted with the Jays' process. Later, Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado joins the show (28:45) to discuss the Jays' Wild Card push, what we need to see from Vladdy Jr. down the stretch, and what it means to be recognized on the Level of Excellence.

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The Athletic's Jayson Stark (1:11) joins Blair and Barker to chat about why the Los Angeles Dodgers could be vulnerable this season, his research into why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has yet to hit a home run at home this season, Max Scherzer turning back the clock in his recent outing against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees and Red Sox rivalry renewed, and the state of the AL Wild Card race. Then, Jeff and Kevin head to the Back Leg Line to get listener's reactions to the Blue Jays sweeping the Mariners over the weekend.

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On the off-day edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners, including Max Scherzer turning back the clock in the series finale. MLB Network analyst and former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac joins the show (7:10) to discuss the wild AL Wild Card race, Scherzer's dominant outing, how the Jays can get the best out of José Soriano, the difficulty of staying focused in the final stretch of a season, and why the White Sox will hold on to the top spot in the AL Central. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss which players will be called up as rosters expand starting September 1, the Jays passing on recently waived power bats Eugenio Suárez and Luis Robert Jr., and what to expect from the Jays' critical upcoming road trip in Cleveland, Kansas City, and Sacramento.

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Blair and Barker are joined by Ryan Divish (2:20) of The Seattle Times to chat about the Mariners' season, Cal Raleigh's down offensive year, why Julio Rodríguez can't find consistency, why lefty starter Kade Anderson stands out from the rest, how the team can collectively fix their offence, and the worst case scenario with the future of the roster and management if the team doesn't make the postseason. Then guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear from Blue Jays fans ahead of their three-game series against the visiting Mariners for the first time since the ALCS. Afterwards, Jeff Blair remembers the late Jacques Doucet who called Montreal Expos games. To wrap up the show, Blue Jays play-by-play TV voice Dan Shulman (30:42) joins the guys to discuss his former broadcast partner Buck Martinez getting inducted into the Jays' Hall of Excellence, getting the job and working with Buck for the first time, if there was a moment when he knew the chemistry was there, how Buck transitioned from being a player, manager and then broadcaster, and his proudest moment with Buck. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 13-2 unravelling to the Kansas City Royals to drop the series. They discuss why Spencer Arrighetti's pitch sequencing is limiting his success, the importance of the Jays' next series against the Mariners, and what they need to see from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down the final stretch of the season. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (29:14) shares how the team has been managing a recent rough stretch, how Vladdy handled the boos at Rogers Centre, how they can get the most out of Arrighetti this season, and whether a series against rival Mariners can help get them going.

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Blair and Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst and former MLB catcher Joe Siddall (6:05) to chat about the team signing recently DFA'd pitcher Michael Lorenzen, how Spencer Arrighetti can attack the zone, if the Jays can find success with one approach on offence, Eugenio Suárez clearing waivers and whether he would've fit with Toronto, building Brett Bateman into an everyday player, and Louis Varland's changeup. Then, ESPN's and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan joins Jeff and Kevin (25:35) to discuss the MLB's proposal to shrinking the free agency window in December, who this benefits, and who is the best team to come out of the AL Wild Card. 

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