Blair & Barker

Coffee almost ruins Barker's Friday; Pirates C Erik Kratz on being the 1st player since 1879 to catch & pitch for 2 different teams in a season, the mindset that goes into hopping on the mound, & the hardships that comes with being a journeyman player.

Blue Jays bullpen has been steady lately; Jays getting majority of their runs lately via the home run; the state of baseball in Canada with Baseball Canada president Jason Dickson.

At The Letters' Arden Zwelling joins the boys to discuss the Jays dropping a 4-2 decision to the Diamond backs, Kevin Pillar making another great catch, Marco Estrada setting an MLB record, and - of course - Barker's Euro 2016 picks.

Going around the bases - with a focus on the Rangers - with USA Today's Bob Nightengale; GTA native Andy Yerzy on being drafted by the Diamondbacks.

Marcus Stroman's struggles continue - how can the Jays get him back on track?; MLB Network's Cliff Floyd on what Jose Bautista should expect for his next contract & Stroman's issues.

HOFer & Orioles TV analyst Jim Palmer on a couple of hot Baltimore players; Jays TV analyst Pat Tabler on the slide rule and the team's offence waking up behind Edwin Encarnacion.

Is Marco Estrada among the top tier of AL pitchers?; Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler on the defending World Series champs heating up.

Are we comfortable with Jays offence now?; Jays starters coming down to their means while the bullpen is looking better; MLB.com's Richard Justice on expectations for the trade deadline.

Blue Jays just weren't there in 7-0 loss to Phillies; John Gibbons doesn't have much of a bullpen right now; Pat Gillick, Sr. advisor to the president & GM of the Phillies on rebuilding the club.

Jays now won recent series vs. Orioles, Yankees & Red Sox - have they shown they're the team to beat in the AL East?; Jays' Director of Amateur Scouting Brian Parker on the team's picks at the MLB draft.