Jays Centre Podcast

Owen and Jesse are proud (or not so proud) to look back on some pre-season over/under picks and bold predictions, some perfect, many hilariously wrong. Afterwards they get into the Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins press conferences and debate how much we should be taking and if they were satisified with what the two bosses had to say.

Through the rise and the fall of it all, it's over.

In the season finale of the Jays Centre Podcast, Owen and Jesse reflect on the final series of the Blue Jays season, the end of George Springer's six seasons as a Toronto Blue Jay, and Max Scherzer going out in style.

They take a big-picture look at the Toronto Blue Jays and explain why there should still be optimism on this team despite subpar on-field performance, then highlight some of their favourite games/moments of the season before looking ahead to the 2026 playoff picture and picking some winners.

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Vladimir Guerrero's quote put Owen and Jesse in a pretzel. The guys talk big picture about the Jays' inability to transition out of the Bo Bichette era in year one, and the Jays officially being eliminated from 2026 postseason contention, but they quickly transition into their thoughts about Vladdy Guerrero Jr.'s quote that has sent Blue Jays fans into a spiral.

Owen shares details about his trip to Baltimore, and the guys wrap up the penultimate episode of the 2026 season.

The Jays needed to make a statement and put up a fight for their playoff lives, but ultimately, they didn't. On this episode of the Jays Centre Podcast, Owen and Jesse lay out their grievances with the Toronto Blue Jays season, essentially saying goodbye to any playoff hopes, and explain why missing the postseason means more than a lost season. They share their thoughts on Dylan Cease's drop in velocity and whether there is any concern about the Jays misusing him and what it might mean going into 2027. They share some highlights of young surprises out of the bullpen before looking ahead to the last week of baseball before the off-season begins.

Ugh. A heartbreaking game one and demoralizing game two overshadow a series salvaging win on Wednesday. Owen and Jesse talk bullpen decisions (always fun) and to steal or not to steal before getting into the state of the pitching staff (it's bad) and the bats going quiet again.

In the end, Owen is still convinced the Jays are making the playoffs.

The Blue Jays look like they're playing their best baseaball when it matters the most. They take 2-3 from the Baltimore Orioles to keep pace with the Cleveland Guardians, and remain just one game back of a playoff spot. Owen and Jesse break it all down, getting into their rising confidence in the lineup, while confidence in the rotation begins to waver, and just how much they've bought into this team.

Stick around for discussions about Brett Bateman, Alejandro Kirk, Kazuma Okamoto, George Springer, Max Scherzer, Dylan Cease, Spencer Miles, and of course, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Owen rides solo in this episode, breaking down concern with Dylan Cease, the Jays' ability to hold baserunners, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but finds positives in Kazuma Okamoto's huge rookies season, Spencer Miles, and José Soriano.

Losing the finale is always dampens the mood, but Owen and Jesse look to stay positive as they break down the Jays' series victory in Kansas City. They talk everything from Brett Bateman, to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., to Louis Varland and the bullpen, and are eager to take a look at the ever tightening American League Wildcard Standings.

Welcome back, Vlad. We've missed you. Vladimir Guerrero Jr had his best moment of the season, driving in 5 runs to help the Blue Jays win a CRUCIAL series against the Guardians, pushing them into the driver's seat in the AL Wild Card picture. In this episode, we discuss the differences we've seen from Vlad and some other hitters who have shown us signs of life. Then take a look at Spencer Arrighetti's recent start: are we seeing a new version of Dylan Cease? And what in the world is going on with Ernie Clement? All that and so much more! Please subscribe for more Toronto Blue Jays analysis, news, rumors, prospect coverage, and more. Be sure to visit our website, where you will find the most comprehensive Blue Jays site on the internet. https://jayscentre.com/

Owen and Jesse are starting to believe. In their most crucial series of the year-to-date, the Blue Jays come out and crush the Mariners in all aspects of the game, from elite starting pitching from Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease to Offensive outbursts from Alejandro Kirk, Kazuma Okamoto, George Springer and Brett Bateman.