Blair & Barker

Jeff and Kevin begin the show discussing Tanner Roark getting the hook in the Blue Jays’ 7-2 loss to the Yankees and the role analytics played into the decision. MLB analyst and former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti continues the discussion on analytics and talks about who he leaned on when he was an executive, if this is the best Clayton Kershaw has pitched in a few seasons, and the Dodgers season so far which saw them reach 30 wins before any other team.

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Jeff and Kevin examine the Blue Jays injury woes after Rowdy Tellez left last night’s 2-1 win over the Yankees and the decision to move Nate Pearson to the bullpen once he returns. The Athletic’s Marc Carig delves deeper into the Yankees struggles and more from around the majors. New York Yankees catcher Erik Kratz talks about playing ball during the pandemic and both his current (Gary Sanchez, Deivi Garcia) and former teammates (Kevin Barker in Winter ball!).

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Robbie Ray joins Jeff and Kevin after the Blue Jays’ 12-7 win over the Yankees and talks about the excitement in the dugout and working on his delivery with pitching coach Pete Walker. The guys recap game one of the Blue Jays-Yankees series highlighted by Toronto’s wild 10-run sixth inning and discuss the play of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. – the American League Player of the Week.

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Jeff and Kevin re-visit the Blue Jays-Red Sox series where Toronto took three of five games at Fenway, and discuss Teoscar Hernandez’s rib injury. YES baseball analyst Ken Singleton joins the guys as the Jays and Yankees get ready to face each other 10 times before the end of the season, starting with a three-game set tonight at Sahlen Field.

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Jeff and Kevin recap the Blue Jays’ 6-2 win last night which was highlighted by Teoscar Henandez’s three-run home run in extra innings. ESPN’s Jeff Passan discusses the top stories around the sport with 20 games on today’s schedule; notably the Yankees & Gerrit Cole’s first season in pinstripes, the latest round of COVID-19 testing around the sport, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s production. Blair and Barker go to the textline and answer your questions to end off the show and get you set for today’s Blue Jays-Red Sox doubleheader.

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Jeff and Kevin recap the Blue Jays’ 2-1 over the Miami Marlins by discussing the impressive performances from starters Hyun Jin Ryu and Sixto Sanchez, and Danny Jansen catching the Blue Jays’ ace who likes to work quickly. The conversation on Jansen continues with former catcher and Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall. Jeff and Kevin address the importance of analytics to the Blue Jays organization while answering fans questions.

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Jeff and Kevin recap the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, with Robbie Ray making his Blue Jays debut in relief, allowing a home run but also striking out four batters. Later, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale discusses Ray’s potential and inconsistency, which cities are in play for a MLB postseason bubble, and the moves made by the Padres at the deadline.

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Jeff and Kevin weigh-in on the Blue Jays new additions: Ross Stripling, Robbie Ray and Jonathan Villar; analyze Taijuan Walker’s upcoming opponents; and discuss Pete Walker’s tendency to work well with new pitchers to the organization. Blue Jays coach John Schneider joins the fellas post-deadline to talk about the team’s new players, Danny Jansen’s recent play behind the plate, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s approach.

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It’s Game Day! Jeff and Kevin discuss the Blue Jays ahead of their series against Baltimore and wonder if any Blue Jays pitcher will have a complete game this year and when Taijuan Walker will make his debut with the team. Orioles analyst and former major league shortstop Mike Bordick talks about the team’s season so far, the moves they could make ahead of the trade deadline, and what the Blue Jays can expect to face this weekend.

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Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Kay joins Jeff and Kevin to talk about his successful season thus far and the talk that more MLB games could be postponed. Mariners reporter Corey Brock joins the show with the 4-1-1 on Taijuan Walker – the Blue Jays’ newest starting pitcher after today’s trade with Seattle.

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