Blair & Barker

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker open the show discussing Randy Arozarena’s heroics in game one against the Red Sox, how the Rays’ baserunning puts pressure on the defence, Eduardo Rodriguez’s quick hook, and the task ahead for Red Sox manager Alex Cora (0:33). After, they take look back at game one between the White Sox and Astros and Tony LaRussa’s usage of starter Lance Lynn (21:05). Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joins the show ahead of the NLDS between his club and the Milwaukee Brewers to talk about his aggressiveness at the trade deadline, losing Ronald Acuña Jr. and others to injury this season, Austin Riley’s emergence, and the importance of game one starter Charlie Morton to the Braves’ clubhouse (29:15).

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Jeff and Kevin lookahead to the Rays-Red Sox ALDS and mix-in some calls to ask fans about their World Series Predictions (0:28). MLB insider Jeff Passan discusses MLB postseason rosters and how many clubs ultimately choose to ride the hot hand, if Alex Cora can navigate a shaky Red Sox bullpen against Tampa Bay, why the Astros’ bullpen struggles may come back to haunt them and more ahead of Thursday’s two American League matchups (28:25)

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Blair and Barker react to Ross Atkins’ media availability and break down the comments made from the Blue Jays’ GM touching on Bo Bichette at shortstop, Nate Pearson’s role going forward, making roster decisions with uncertainty regarding the new CBA & more (3:23). Later, Houston Astros TV analyst and World Series hero for the Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum previews the ALDS between his two former clubs (31:52).

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Former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti joins Blair & Barker to preview the NL Wild Card game between L.A. and the St. Louis Cardinals. Ned examines the pitching matchup between Max Scherzer and Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina’s chemistry behind the plate with Wainwright, who should play 1B tonight for the Dodgers, and what players, managers, and front office executives can learn about themselves in the postseason (3:07). Later, Jeff and Kevin re-visit the Blue Jays and answer questions on the future of the team’s bullpen, Corey Dickerson, and Cavan Biggio (29:58).

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Jeff and Kevin give their thoughts on the Red Sox’ 6-2 win over the Yankees in the AL Wild Card game, including Gerrit Cole’s changeup to Xander Bogaerts that resulted in a two-run homer and Aaron Judge being waved home and then subsequently tagged out in the sixth inning (0:42). The guys then turn to the phone lines to get your thoughts on what you want to hear from Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins this afternoon (33:49).

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Luis Rojas isn’t coming back to manage the New York Mets, but Blair has a candidate in mind who can deal with big personalities: John Gibbons. Then former Blue Jays’ CF Vernon Wells shares his thoughts on Toronto’s season, what he likes about Bo Bichette’s game, and falling short of the postseason when he was part of talented teams in Toronto

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Dan Shulman joins Blair and Barker to look back on the Jays’ season and discuss standouts and surprises. They also chat about playoff formatting and touch on the AL Wild Card game between the Red Sox and Yankees. The guys then take your calls on a hypothetical Marcus Stroman-Jays reunion.

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Dan Shulman joins Blair and Barker to look ahead to tonight’s AL Wild Card matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees. They also discuss playoff formatting, and reflect on the Blue Jays’ season. The guys then take your calls on a potential Marcus Stroman-Jays reunion.

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The guys continue to take your calls, and are joined by Shi Davidi to recap the season, look ahead to the offseason, and chat about Nate Pearson’s role moving forward, and whether Bo Bichette is the team’s cleanup hitter next season.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker chat about the Blue Jays’ season coming to an end and discuss moments that stood out from the team’s post-game Zooms. They also reflect on the good and bad from this season, look ahead to next, and take your calls.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.