Blair & Barker

Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker with his takeaways from the Blue Jays series in Seattle as Toronto avoided the sweep with a win in the finale. The guys discuss Bo Bichette’s recent stretch of games, Nate Pearson being sent down, and if Danny Jansen avoided serious injury after leaving Sunday’s game (7:33). With Toronto currently sitting in third place in the division, Blair & Barker examine how Toronto’s rivals fared over the weekend in the latest installment of ‘In the East’ (34:04).

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Three-time Gold Glove winner and former Mariners’ All-Star selection Mike Cameron (2:03) discusses Seattle’s expectations after making the postseason in 2022, the hitting dimensions at T-Mobile Park, and his thoughts on the rule changes implemented by MLB ahead of this year. Longtime Blue Jays outfielder and current Mariner Teoscar Hernandez (24:19) joins Jeff and Kevin to reflect on his season before looking back on his time with the Blue Jays, playing with his ex-teammates, his relationship with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and calling him during the Home Run Derby.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays acquisition of Genesis Cabrera from the Cardinals and look ahead to Yusei Kikuchi’s start as he returns to T-Mobile Park to face the Mariners. Later in the hour they’re joined by Blue Jays’ Manager John Schneider (25:23) after earning his 100th career victory on Thursday against the Padres.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres, as Chris Bassitt picked up his 10th victory of the year. 14-Year MLB veteran and podcast host Bret Boone looks ahead to the Blue Jays’ next series against the Mariners, if they’ll avoid being sellers at the deadline, and his other former team the Reds staying competitive in the NL Central (30:38). Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph shares his thoughts on the Jays before they hit their west-coast trip, if they should be interested in a DH like Nelson Cruz, and if Mike Elias will part with some of his top prospects to improve the Orioles at the deadline (52:26). Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold talks about St. Louis’ disappointing season, the Cards’ players that contenders covet via trade, and covering 3B Scott Rolen’s career as he gets inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend (1:17:37).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Alek Manoah’s start against the Padres and react to GM Ross Atkins’ pre-game availability where he touched on Manoah and his shopping list for the trade deadline. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis shares his scouting report on Toronto’s first-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala before talking about Orelvis Martinez’s promotion to Triple-A Buffalo, and how the industry views the Blue Jays’ farm system overall (28:21). Padres broadcaster and Barker’s former teammate Bob Scanlan shares his views on the Padres-Jays series so far and if teams could come calling for Juan Soto ahead of the deadline (51:28). Shi Davidi checks-in live from Rogers Centre with an injury update on Kevin Gausman before discussing Alek Manoah and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s impending return (1:29:23).

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 affiliates.

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker look ahead to the Toronto Blue Jays’ three-game series against San Diego with Alek Manaoh taking the mound in the opening game. Padres TV analyst and former Major League Pitcher Mark Grant discusses the sky-high expectations for the team ahead of this season and also shares a scouting report on Joe Musgrove and the rotation (28:10). With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Blair & Barker call up Jon Morosi to break down the rumours ahead of August 1st including the interest in Shohei Ohtani’s immediate future (52:10). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner joins the guys ahead of first pitch and comments on prospect Orelvis Martinez’s promotion to AAA (1:16:40).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return from the weekend do discuss the Blue Jays sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and it being all the more impressive without Kevin Gausman and Jordan Romano. After breaking down Toronto’s weekend, the guys focus on their division rivals with the latest installment of ‘In The East’ (31:41). The Athletic’s Jayson Stark discusses the sights and sounds from All-Star week in Seattle, a legends home run derby that could take place in 2024, the Yankees struggles, and how he sees the Blue Jays doing in the unofficial second half. Jeff and Kevin go to the Back Leg Line to take a few questions from fans; notably if there’s a chance for a Marcus Stroman reunion in Toronto (53:16).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return from the All-Star break along with the rest of Major League Baseball. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman checks-in from Rogers Centre before his call of Blue Jays-Diamondbacks this weekend (25:33). D-backs Senior Advisor and 2001 World Series hero Luis Gonzalez joins the guys to discuss his experience winning the home run derby in Seattle (just like Vlad Jr.), Corbin Carroll’s campaign and MVP candidacy, and Arizona’s staying competitive in the NL West (49:14). After a few days off, the guys go to the Back Leg Line to hear what the fans have to say (1:16:17).

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With Alek Manaoh returning to the mound tonight against the Detroit Tigers, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to tonight’s game and Danny Jansen catching him behind the plate. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale discusses MLB at the All-Star break, notably the disappointing seasons for the Mets and Padres, NL Rookie of the Year favorite Corbin Carroll’s shoulder injury, and his second-half expectations for Toronto (29:11). Blue Jays manager John Schneider examines the 162 games (94-68 record) he’s managed for Toronto, what he and the coaches are expecting from Manoah, his all-star week plans, and more ahead of the Tigers series (50:07).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox; as Vladimir Guerrero hit a clutch go-ahead home run and Jordan Romano locked down the save. The guys invite White Sox analyst Darrin Jackson on for the weather report in Chicago before asking him about the team’s plans for the trade deadline and Luis Robert Jr’s contributions to the lineup (26:40). David Samson joins the show with his thoughts on how Mike Trout’s injury, Shohei Ohtani’s contract negotiations, Alek Manoah making his return against the Tigers, and when teams know they’re going to definitively be buyers (51:57). MLB.com’s draft and prospects analyst Jonathan Mayo previews next week’s MLB draft: which LSU star is going first overall and who do the Jays have their eye on at pick number 20? (1:19:25)

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