Digging In with J.P. Arencibia

With Roy Halladay officially enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, former teammate Ricky Romero shares some memories of playing with Doc on the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, debate about who will be a part of the next class to make the Hall.

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Thanks to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays Major League Coach John Schneider is now the record holder for most home runs ever given up in a single Home Run Derby. He shares his secrets for throwing good BP, plus sheds light on his 18-year career in the team's system in various roles. Plus, a debate about the Atlantic League being used for experimentation and whether Bo Bichette is ready to step up to the bigs.

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The MLB All-Star festivities are upon us, and former All-Star outfielder and Home Run Derby participant Adam Jones of the Arizona Diamondbacks gives an inside look at how stars prepare for and perform during the big event. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. represents the Toronto Blue Jays, and Jones shares some stories of playing with and against Guerrero's Hall of Fame father.

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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Joe Biagini has found his footing as a staple of the bullpen, so it is time to take a step back and soak in what it all means and how he can help fellow Rule 5 pick Elvis Luciano. Plus, Joe fields a rapid fire succession of hypothetical scenarios that involves a banana gun that shoots smaller bananas. And in the wake of the New York Mets media dust up, JP shares some thoughts on dealing with the media when you're in a bad spot.

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Toronto Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez has looked comfortable in his first full season in the major leagues, and he attributes a lot of his success to the veteran guidance on the roster. He also has adjusted to hitting lefties, being named a fan favourite, and reveals a connection to the entire Guerrero family. Plus, with all the talk of power and home run derbies, is the ball really juiced?

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Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Jordan Romano grew up cheering for the team he now gets to play for. He went through a few organizations after the Rule 5 draft to land back home, but now he is ready to pitch in front of his family in the major leagues. Plus, the Yankees acquire Edwin Encarnacion, and JP relates to the feeling of playing through a hand injury.

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Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez is in his first season in the major leagues, and is learning along with the team's young hitters how to have success at the highest level. Plus, sorting through the Madison Bumgarner vs Max Muncy war of words, and looking for answers in the positional experiments the Blue Jays are launching all over the field.

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Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio has arrived the big leagues, bringing his excellent approach at the plate and positional versatility with him. Biggio covers his dad's game face in the stands, how it felt to hit a major league home run, and how football helped him become a better baseball player. Plus, is the Tampa Bay Rays success good for the game?

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Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen joins the show to talk about his defensive evolution and his deceptive wheels, while J.P. and Nick discuss whether Carter Stewart is a game changer for baseball and the value of peace of mind.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Eric Sogard has found his swing on a new team while hitting ahead of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He's made adjustments on and off the field, including accepting the Nerd Power nickname, and his controversial runner-up placing in the Face of MLB voting conspiracy. Plus, JP gives some insight on the Giants using as 'fake injury' to manipulate the injured list.

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