Blair & Barker

We discuss the Blue Jays’ roster and lineup announcements ahead of the team’s Opening Day matchup with the New York Yankees. YES Network analyst Ken Singleton discusses his Opening Day memories, and this year’s Yankees team.  We also dive into Francisco Lindor’s reported contract extension with the New York Mets.

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On the eve of the regular season, we continue to speculate on the Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster, and hear from the fans in our first Walk-Off Wednesday of the season!  Also, Blue Jays Special Assistant Dante Bichette joins the show to discuss his work with the team’s hitters.

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We discuss the announcement that the Blue Jays will play their home games in Dunedin until at least May 24th. How long will it take the Jays to match their pre-season win total of 16? Former AL MVP Justin Morneau joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays ahead of the season, and the adjustments that hitters will have to make this year.

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Jeff & Kevin return for another season of Baseball Central!  We discuss the state of the Blue Jays as the pre-season wraps up, and are joined by Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz to discuss his first camp with the team, and his readiness to pitch in the AL East.

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We wrap up the season by checking in with our listeners, with topics including the Blue Jays’ off-season, Tony La Russa’s hiring by the White Sox, and potential rules changes (including not running the bases after a home run?!?).  Also, Barker’s Bundesliga Picks!

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Jeff and Kevin discuss a pair of fairly impressive names becoming available, and the breaking news of the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager.  SportsNet LA’s Ned Colletti discusses the La Russa news, and the Dodgers’ World Series win, in addition to what’s next for them. What’s the most important thing that the Blue Jays need to happen in 2021?

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Jeff and Kevin discuss Rays manager Kevin Cash’s decision to pull Blake Snell in the 6th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, which led to the Dodgers coming-from-behind and clinching the championship. Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez on Cash’s decision and the Dodgers’ win.  We also delve into Justin Turner being informed of a positive COVID test during the game, and still returning to the field for the championship celebration.

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Jeff and Kevin preview Game 6 of the World Series, and discuss what to expect from the Dodgers and Rays.  1983 World Series MVP Rick Dempsey – who caught the final out of the 1988 World Series for the Dodgers – discusses his memorable October moments, and Dodgers SPs Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler.

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Jeff and Kevin recap a memorable weekend in the World Series, including Game 4’s crazy finish, and the Rays’ gutsy call to attempt a steal of home in Game 5.  Rays TV studio analyst Doug Waechter delves into the weekend, and takes a look at what to expect from Tampa Bay in Tuesday’s Game 6.

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We preview this weekend’s World Series matchups. The LA Times’ Bill Shaikin on how Major League Baseball reacted to the Miami Marlins’ COVID outbreak to get their season back on-track, and on the Dodgers heading into Game 3.  Who would you rather watch play: Mookie Betts or Mike Trout? Barker’s Bundesliga Picks!

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