Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Pirates, including all the extra-curricular activities that transpired. Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro (30:15) discusses Shane Bieber’s starts at Triple-A ahead of his Blue Jays debut on Friday. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (51:12) discusses the Tommy Pham fiasco, getting to know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off the field and what his potential injury could mean for the team in the short term. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (1:19:56) of the Score discusses Davis Schneider’s defence in the outfield, the Red Sox and more. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Pirates to open the three-game series. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being removed from this game with hamstring tightness - if Vladdy is out for an extended period of time, what would that mean for this offence? They discuss the sloppy game overall, including wild pitches, dropped balls, and a number of walks - is this something that could continue, or was this a one-off? Plus, they get into the Tyler Heineman/Tommy Pham skirmish, and hear John Schneider's thoughts as well.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend where Alejandro Kirk was the hero on Friday, Myles Straw showed his power, George Springer returned to the leadoff spot and Jose Berrios struggled on Sunday. Hannah Mears (29:44) of SportsNet Pittsburgh talks Paul Skenes and the Pirates ahead of the series opener today. Afterwards, Erik Kratz (53:06) of Foul Territory bounces around the MLB and give his thoughts on the Blue Jays’ roster and if John Schneider will win AL Manager of the Year. In the final segment, Blake and Julia take your texts on how a potential 6-man rotation shakes out (1:22:59).

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss vs. the Rangers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the 4.1 IP and six earned runs from José Berríos - what happens with him next? Could his next turn in the rotation be skipped, or could he even see a stint on the IL with Shane Bieber's imminent return? They discuss their level of concern (or lack thereof) with the bullpen, and also hear from Mark Shapiro's weekend appearance on MLB Network Radio, as the President and CEO was asked about Bo Bichette's pending free agency.

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 14-2 blowout win over the Rangers to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a career day for Myles Straw, who had two home runs in a single game for the first time - does this continue the idea that the Jays can get production from any part of the lineup? Afterwards, they discuss Eric Lauer's five innings of one-run ball, his status in the starting rotation with Shane Bieber's return imminent, and whether or not Ross Atkins deserves more credit for the job he's done this season. Plus, a giveaway courtesy of some Straw-themed trivia!

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Sho Alli and Roger Lajoie break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rangers to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk driving in four of the team's six runs and adding his first career stolen base as well - how do the Jays continue to get contributions from every part of their lineup? They discuss Jeff Hoffman slamming the door to end the game, Chris Bassitt holding it down to get through five innings allowing three runs, and John Schneider's case for Manager of the Year. Plus, they briefly discuss George Springer hitting a home run and Shane Bieber getting through seven scoreless innings down in Buffalo.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Thursday’s win as Max Scherzer continues to produce quality starts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch once again. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:20) joins to discuss Guerrero Jr.’s season and upcoming changes to the 40-man roster. MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry (51:42) previews the Texas Rangers, who continue to struggle with run production. Afterwards, Apple TV’s Tricia Whitaker (1:15:15) previews Rangers-Blue Jays, the experience of sharing a pocket pancake with Brewers manager Pat Murphy and more.

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Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Cubs to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer's seven innings of one-run ball - if you're constructing a playoff rotation, where does Scherzer stand in those conversations? Plus, with Shane Bieber's imminent return, how does the rotation get handled until the end of the regular season? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a two-run bomb, Bo Bichette's contract situation, and the bullpen pitching in playoff mode to win it, including another big save from Jeff Hoffman. We also hear from John Schneider, Max Scherzer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Burlington Ontario native Owen Caissie after he made his MLB debut for the Cubs in Toronto.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Wednesday’s loss, highlighting Cade Horton and the Cubs’ bullpen's challenges for Toronto. MLB.com’s Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru (31:25) discusses the Blue Jays, Jen Pawol’s umpiring debut, and more. Bisons catcher Brandon Valenzuela (50:18) shares his trade experience and time with the Blue Jays organization. Longtime umpire Perry Barber (1:02:17) reflects on Jen Pawol’s journey and the role of women in baseball. Finally, Blue Jays Director of Amateur Scouting Marc Tramuta (1:17:11) talks about Toronto’s 2025 draft picks, including JoJo Parker and Jake Cook.

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Cubs as the series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into the offence being shut down by Cubs starter Cade Horton - was this an issue with the Jays approach, or was it simply a dominant performance from the Cubs rookie? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of work, the decision to not send Bo Bichette on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. RBI double, and the performances from both Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty. Plus, they discuss some of Mark Shapiro's recent comments to the media.

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