Blue Jays Talk

Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays 6-2 win over the New York Yankees snapping their losing streak. Kevin Barker jumps on to discuss Steven Matz’s performance eliminating the Yankees’ big bats, Vlad Jr. leading the league in home runs, and if he’s seeing anything different from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in his at bats. Plus, the guys chat about their expectations with Alek Manoah in his upcoming MLB debut, if Vladdy is in the MVP conversation, and we hear post-game comments from starter Steven Matz.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have now dropped six games in a row after a 14-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay scored seven runs in the eleventh inning to complete the four-game sweep. Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the loss, notably the Blue Jays bullpen which continues to struggle, Trent Thornton’s tough first inning, and Ross Stripling’s work in relief.

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ fifth straight loss, a 6-4 loss to the Rays after three straight bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning. They discuss Tyler Chatwood’s command (or lack thereof), the decision to go to Travis Bergen, and how it all leads back to the lack of depth in the starting rotation.

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 3-1 loss to the Rays, their fourth loss in a row. They discuss a possible extension for Robbie Ray after a 7.0 IP/1 ER night, the competitive AL East (sorry, Baltimore), and whether or not they jinxed the team before this mini-slide.

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 9-7 loss to the Rays, including the two-strike Santiago Espinal bunt – and Josh’s visceral dislike for bunts overall – as well as praise/extension talk for the hot-hitting Marcus Semien.

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Rob Wong and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays finale against the Red Sox in a 8-7 loss. Kevin Barker stops by to chat about Rafael Dolis blown save, Tyler Chatwood’s confidence on the mound and Steven Matz’s start to the game. Plus, we hear from Toronto’s starter with his post-game comments and the guys look ahead to the Blue Jays next series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Sho Alli and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 7-3 loss to the Red Sox, including the hot streak by Marcus Semien, and where fans fall on Alek Manoah after another terrific start for the Bisons. Kevin Barker stops by to discuss Teoscar Hernandez, Ross Stripling’s less-than-stellar evening, and the efforts of the bullpen once more (2:50).

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 8-0 win over the Red Sox, including another sterling start from ace Hyun-jin Ryu. Kevin Barker drops by to break down Ryu’s seven innings, plus takes a look at the play of Marcus Semien (5:39)

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 10-8 win, including the 8-0 lead being whittled away, and the topsy-turvy ninth inning. Kevin Barker also stops by to chat Robbie Ray, and to give his perspective on what player morale is like when pandemonium is happening on the field (3:51).

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Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 4-0 win over the Phillies to even the series at one game apiece. Kevin Barker stops by to discuss the bullpen – including AJ Cole and Travis Bergen – and also breaks down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting his tenth home run of the year (3:50).

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