Blair & Barker

We discuss Carlos Rodón’s no-hitter (and near-perfect game) in the White Sox’s win over Cleveland. Kansas City Royals TV analyst Rex Hudler on this weekend’s Blue Jays opposition, and the fishing in Kansas City.  We also discuss what to expect from this weekend’s series.

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Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker begin the show reacting to the breaking news of Ross Stripling being scratched from today’s start due to right forearm tightness and Julian Merryweather hitting the IL with an oblique strain. Blair and Barker then open up the phone lines to hear from Blue Jays fans ahead of today’s game to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s defence at first base. To end the pre-game show, Ben Wagner checks-in from TD Ballpark in Dunedin with more on Merryweather’s injury and who will now close games for the Blue Jays.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ loss to the Yankees, including Robbie Ray’s season debut and whether the bottom of the order should have bunted in hopes of getting an extra run before the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole settled in.  WFAN’s Sweeny Murti discusses the Yankees’ season thus far, what to expect from tonight’s starting pitcher in Jameson Taillon, and Aaron Boone’s managerial performance.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ abridged weekend series against the Angels, and look at tonight’s lineups against the Yankees. Suzyn Waldman – legendary Yankees radio voice – discusses New York’s season thus far. Kevin breaks down Steven Matz’s performance for Toronto thus far.Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker host.

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We discuss Thursday’s Blue Jays loss to the Angels, and Danny Jansen’s early-season offensive struggles.  Los Angeles Angels GM Perry Minasian discusses his time with the team thus far, Mike Trout’s work ethic and positive influence, and the unique role of Shohei Ohtani.  We also discuss the controversial finish to Thursday’s Mets-Marlins game, and the MLB investigation of baseballs used by the Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer.

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We discuss the injury concerns surrounding Aaron Judge, and what the return to a 162-game season will mean for the health of players. MLB Network’s Bill Ripken discusses the injury concerns, the infield shift, Bo Bichette’s play at shortstop, and the hitting approach of modern players. We look in to what to expect from Ross Stripling in tonight’s Dunedin opener for the Blue Jays.

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We discuss the news of George Springer’s injury setback with SN 590’s Ben Wagner, look back at Tuesday night’s Blue Jays’ loss to the Rangers, and are joined by Writers Bloc’s Stephen Brunt to discuss GM Ross Atkins’ five-year contract extension with the Blue Jays.

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We discuss an impressive win from Steven Matz and the Blue Jays in the Texas Rangers’ home opener.  Rangers manager Chris Woodward on the team’s plans to use starting pitching tandems as part of their rotation, and on facing the Blue Jays.  We also delve into the shoulder injury suffered by the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. in their Monday loss to the Giants.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker on the staff’s performance in their opening series against the Yankees –  including some outstanding work from Julian Merryweather closing out the team’s two wins – and what to expect from Steven Matz’s Blue Jays debut. Texas Rangers TV analyst David Murphy on what to expect at a full capacity sold-out Globe Life Field for the team’s home opener, and the early strong performances by Nate Lowe, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Joey Gallo. Blue Jays RP Julian Merryweather discusses his strong performance to start the season, his adjustment to pitching out of the bullpen, facing Giancarlo Stanton (who he’d had a previous meeting with), and the intensity of his bullpen running mate Jordan Romano. We conclude by delving into Shohei Ohtani’s historic two-way performance in Sunday night’s Angels-White Sox game.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ season-opening win over the Yankees, and whether Julian Merryweather should be named the team’s closer after an impressive showing.  Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins discusses the team at the start of the season, and the topic of COVID-19 vaccinations for players. We also dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ gaffe on the basepaths in their opener against the Colorado Rockies.

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