Blair & Barker

The Blue Jays got a taste of their own medicine over the weekend: getting swept by the Angels after Toronto completed the sweep in their previous series against the Red Sox. Jeff and Kevin break down the series and discuss what they’re seeing from Teoscar Hernández and Bo Bichette on a weekend where boos were heard around Rogers Centre. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on the Angels’ series and the Blue Jays’ offensive inconsistencies, before looking into Ross Stripling’s latest outing and his upcoming contract expectations (27:50).

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With a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, Blair & Barker ask MLB insider Jon Morosi if his opinion of the Blue Jays has changed as the postseason approaches. Morosi also touches on Ohtani’s future in Los Angeles, the Mariners recent play, the emphasis being put on the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and the players who have already committed to their various respective countries (1:00). Jeff and Kevin head into the weekend by catching up on all of your questions with an extended edition of ‘Barker’s Back Leg Bits’! (30:00).

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The Blue Jays earned a series sweep over the Boston Red Sox as they won their second-consecutive game in extra-innings by a score of 6-5. The guys break down the game and discuss Boston’s difficulty cashing in baserunners, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defensively at first base, Jordan Romano pitching two innings in relief, and important plays down the stretch from Matt Chapman and Cavan Biggio (1:00). Los Angeles Angels play-by-play voice, Matt Vasgersian, previews this weekend’s series vs. Toronto and talks about the team struggling after a hot start, its potential sale, and the uber-talented Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani (40:00).  

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MLB Insider and 2022 Dan Jenkins Medal recipient, Jeff Passan, discusses the latest around the league including the potential sales of the Angels and Nationals, a more-balanced 2023 MLB schedule, and who the Blue Jays would match up best with in the postseason: Seattle, Tampa Bay, or Cleveland (5:00). Blue Jays Central Host, Jamie Campbell, shares the story of The Blair Brothers, the subjects of a special feature airing Sunday ahead of the Blue Jays-Angels game (30:00).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 3-2 victory against the Red Sox where George Springer provided the heroics in the 10th inning; they discuss José Berríos’ latest effort on the mound, the bullpen’s scoreless performance, and Matt Chapman’s defensive prowess. 1992 World Series MVP, Pat Borders, joins the show ahead of the 30th Anniversary of the Blue Jays’ first World Series championship to reminisce about the win, what it was like to catch Jack Morris, and to share his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, and Alejandro Kirk (30:00).

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Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice, Ben Wagner, checks-in from Boston to discuss the latest news surrounding the team; notably Jackie Bradley Jr’s contributions to Toronto since coming over from the Red Sox, the Blue Jays’ bullpen, and how the team will handle their September call-ups (5:00). Maury Brown of Forbes, talks about owner Arte Moreno exploring the sale of the Angels and the impact it could have on Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani (30:00). Who should start Game 3 of a potential wild-card series, Stripling or Berrios? Blair and Barker share their thoughts in the latest edition of Barker’s Back Leg Bits (50:00).

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After another standout start for Ross Stripling in the Blue Jays’ 9-3 win over the Red Sox, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss his importance to the team and the cost to re-sign him as a pending free agent. Hall of Fame third baseman, Chipper Jones, discusses Bo Bichette’s play this season, the Braves re-signing their core players, and where he ranks future Hall of Famer, Albert Pujols, as he approaches 700 home runs (27:00).

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NESN’s Tom Caron, previews the upcoming Blue Jays and Red Sox series and discusses what the future holds for standout SS Xander Bogaerts and the organization (10:00). Former closer and current MLB Network Radio analyst, Brad Lidge, comments on Josh Hader’s struggles since being dealt to the Padres, the Yankees’ banged up bullpen, and how he feels about Albert Pujols’ chances of hitting 700 home runs and passing Alex Rodriguez on the all-time list (30:00).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Albert Pujols belting his 693rd career home run and if they believe he will eventually get to 700 before focusing on the Toronto Blue Jays as they get ready for a three-game set at Fenway Park in Boston. The guys welcome Marquee Sports’ Ryan Dempster, to the conversation who discussed what it was like to face Pujols (eight career HRs vs. Dempster) and how playoff-bound teams can underestimate inferior opponents down the stretch (30:00).

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In the second hour of Blair & Barker, Hall of Fame pitcher, Jim Kaat, joins the show! They discus his legendary 6+ decades in baseball, how the game has changed and how it has stayed the same. They then talk about what he saw from José Berríos in his last start and how pitching in general has changed during his time in baseball. Finally, Jim offer’s his thoughts on what he saw from the Yankees and Blue Jays this weekend. The guys close out the show by taking a look around the AL east on “In The East”. From the scuffling Yankees, to the red hot Rays. Finally the guys close out Monday with an extended edition of Back Leg Bits!

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