Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Tigers to take the series in Detroit! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the 'three stars' of the game: Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette, and George Springer. He gets into Gausman's 10 K outing over six innings of work, Bichette delivering the game-winning two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, and Springer making up for an early gaffe with a three-hit day including a home run. Plus, he discusses the imminent return of Daulton Varsho, what Alek Manoah's contributions could look like post-rehab, and continues to debate whether starting or relief pitching should be the target at the trade deadline.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Tigers to both ensure a series split in Detroit and to propel the Jays to the best record in MLB at 62-42! They take your calls and texts as they discuss the Jays' big fifth inning and get into how this team finally finding an identity has helped them tremendously. They get into José Berríos allowing just two hits over six innings of work, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to heat up. Plus, Daulton Varsho clobbered a two-run bomb for the Bisons as his rehab outing continues in the minors - what place does Varsho hold on the roster when he returns?

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Eric Lauer going 8 innings of one-run ball and Toronto’s balanced attack. Former Blue Jay Frank Catalanotto (30:40) joins to reflect on his MLB career and why he likes Toronto’s offence. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (49:52) previews the trade market and where the Blue Jays can improve the team. Lastly, Joe Doyle (1:16:08) of Over-Slot Baseball discusses why he is so high on Toronto’s 2025 MLB Draft. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 11-4 win over the Tigers in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the unexpected power surge from Ernie Clement, Joey Loperfido, and Nathan Lukes. They also get into another strong outing from Eric Lauer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continually improving form. Plus, the Jays’ climb to the top of the AL, and what the Josh Naylor trade to the Mariners means for the deadline market.

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays' series win over the Yankees, the value of great defensive play, and the raucous Rogers Centre crowd. Dan Szymborski (30:15) of FanGraphs breaks down why Toronto’s front office should consider going all-in on this season ahead of the trade deadline. Cody Stavenhagen (50:40) of The Athletic provides the state of the Tigers, who have lost nine of their last 10 games, ahead of Toronto's trip to Detroit. Afterwards, Vancouver Canadians hitting coach and former Blue Jay, Jonathan Davis (01:15:10) joins the show to reflect on his career and transition to coaching.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Yankees to take both the three-game series and the season series as well! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the Jays taking advantage of the many Yankees defensive miscues - is that something that can be fixed by the time these two teams play again in New York later in the year? They also discuss Bo Bichette's two-run bomb, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking stronger on offence, and get into Chris Bassitt's eight strikeouts over 7.1 IP. Plus, how good is it for the team to continue to look elite on defence - can that continue throughout the rest of the season?

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping the Blue Jays' loss to the Yankees where Max Scherzer got dinged up and Jeff Hoffman conceded a game-winning home run in the ninth. Chris Rose (30:20) of Jomboy Media gives his take on the Jays, Jacob Misiorowski’s role with the Brewers for the rest of the season, and the state of the Cleveland Guardians. Brandon Warne (51:51) of Locked on Twins updates on the cost of players that Minnesota might move at the trade deadline. Afterwards, Keith McPherson (01:13:50) of WFAN660 discusses the Yankees’ side of their three-games series at Rogers Centre including Anthony Volpe’s blunders at shortstop and New York’s power showing up at the plate on Tuesday.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Yankees as this series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - despite a three-hit night, does the team need more from the $500 million man? They also get into Max Scherzer giving up four runs over five innings of work, and the decision to throw Jeff Hoffman out there in the ninth inning in a tie game.

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Blake Murphy, and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto’s series-opening win over the Yankees, featuring Kevin Gausman throwing seven scintillating innings, the bullpen coming through, and the Blue Jays’ offensive versatility. Afterwards, No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Tyler Bremner (21:05), joins to talk about getting drafted, his Canadian roots, and desire to honour his late mother. Following that, Blue Jays prospect Johnny King (35:07) breaks down his pitching mentality, the move to the Dunedin Blue Jays, and some mentorship from a former Cy Young winner. Sportsnet broadcaster Dan Shulman (50:43) pops by to look at trade deadline decisions Toronto’s front office is facing. Lastly, Deeshar Thosar (01:17:43) of FOX Sports gives her take on the inevitability of the Blue Jays and executives under the most pressure at the trade deadline. 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Yankees to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 11th straight home win, a new franchise record - how is the team continually getting contributions from everyone? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball, the bullpen locking it down, and defence proving to be the critical difference in this game. Plus, they continue to debate the team's needs as the trade deadline approaches.

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