Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays

On today's episode of Locked On Blue Jays, we talk about Taylor Ward's comments on Bowden Francis and the response he got from Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays. We also go over some big moments from the weekend, like the back-to-back home runs to walk off Friday's game. There has been a decent amount of news about the Blue Jays that has come out as well. We Break it all down on today's episode, plus as always a series preview.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Bowden Francis & Taylor Ward Comments: 1:51

Weekend Recap & The Walk Off: 13:41

Jays News + Series Preview: 22:21

Extro: 33:17

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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels once again, and this game ended 5-3 in favor of the Blue Jays. This was an interesting win as Ryan Yarbrough pitched 5 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing the starting pitching to get a rest while keeping the offense invested in their at-bats. Ernie Clement continues to put together crazy at-bats, hitting a home run on a head-height pitch, and has settled into his role with the Toronto Blue Jays. While watching the Blue Jays win is fun, this win puts them farther ahead of the Angels, dropping their odds of getting the #1 overall pick. In this episode, we break down the first game of the Angels and Blue Jays series, as well as analyze individual player performances, highlight plays, and hot and cold streaks, and even answer a few fan questions on the most shocking news and storylines regarding the Toronto Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Another Angels Beatdown: 1:56

Blue Jays Mailbag: 14:54

Blue Jays News/Storylines: 30:42

Outro:34:40

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Joey Votto has officially retired from major league baseball, per an Instagram video he filmed in the Buffalo Bisons parking lot on Wednesday morning. This was out of the blue, but Joey Votto has not performed up to his expectations this season, struggling through injuries, setbacks, and lackluster performances during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. We reflect on Joey Votto’s career, giving praise to one of the best Canadian Baseball players of all time, as well as breaking down his career with the Blue Jays. We also analyze the slugfest in game three of the Blue Jays series and share our thoughts on the performances Blue Jays players have put out over these last three days of baseball.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Joey Votto Retirement: 1:59

Series Loss: 15:37

Angels Series Preview: 32:43

Outro: 38:15

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The Toronto Blue Jays beat up the Cincinnati Reds, outscoring them 10-3 in game two of the series. It was a launchpad at the Rogers Center as the Blue Jays hit five home runs in the game, the first time they have accomplished that feat in over two months. Jose Berrios had a dominant day, eating seven innings and carving through a disgruntled Reds lineup. This was a fun baseball game to watch as the offense was firing on all cylinders, the Blue Jays were hitting for power and Jose Berrios pitched long enough that we did not have to use many relief pitchers. In this episode, we break down this wild game from the series, as well as analyze a steller pitcher over this recent stretch for the Toronto Blue Jays, what he has switched up in his game, and what he can do to continue to have success for the rest of the season in 2024, as well as cover all the newest and most up to date Toronto Blue Jays news and storylines.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Beatdown In Cincinnati: 1:53

Stellar Starting Pitching: 13:22

Game 3 & Blue Jays News: 26:31

Outro: 30:13

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Chris Bassitt had some interesting comments about the current state of the Toronto Blue Jays. He was unhappy with how things have gone this season, as the expectations have fallen short of what all Blue Jays wanted. In an interview with Talking Baseball, he talked about the future of the Blue Jays, and problems with the organization, and ways this team could get more well-rounded. Where is Chris Bassitt with the Toronto Blue Jays organization? Does he have faith in the Future? We also break down the first game of the Cincinnati Reds series, breaking down individual player performances, highlight reel plays, and news/storylines from this past week of Blue Jays baseball. How do you feel about the current state of Blue Jays baseball? We cover all this and more on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Ryan Burr, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez.

Intro: 0:00

Chris Bassitt Interview: 2:09

Do The Jays Need Superstars?: 15:16

Jays Vs Reds Series Recap: 27:39

Outro: 37:24

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Some MASSIVE news from Bob Nightengale came out over the weekend, stating that the Blue Jays will entertain trade offers for shortstop, Bo Bichette. While this does not guarantee Bo will be traded at the end of the season, it is a huge discussion piece that all Blue Jays fans must account for as we approach the end of the 2024 season. Will Bo Bichette get traded? Does Bo Bichette need a change of scenery? Will the Blue Jays try to extend him? Who would be the shortstop if Bichette is traded? Who will be his replacement? These will all be questions that are answered in this episode. We also dive into the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, breaking down each game's highlights, storylines, and performances as the Blue Jays tried to build some momentum from their previous series sweep against the Angels.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Bo Bichette On The Move?: 2:25

Who Is Replacing Bichette: 12:22

Series Recap/Preview: 31:45

Outro: 43:30

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Since the early weeks of June, Davis Schneider has been in a slump. He is striking out at an alarming rate and unfortunately has taken on a bench role over the last few weeks of baseball. We discuss what went wrong for the young slugger, how pitchers are exploiting his one weakness, and how he can overcome these issues to allow himself to compete for an everyday role going into the 2025 MLB season. We answer another mailbag question on this episode, comparing two Toronto Blue Jays rosters and how they would match up against each other in a four-game series. On this episode of Locked On Blue Jays, we break down Davis Schneider and his rollercoaster start to his career, questions from Blue Jays fans, a series preview, quotes from analysts and bring you the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines as we get into the last quarter of the MLB season.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

What are Davis Schneider’s Weaknesses: 2:10

Blue Jays Team Comparison: 16:51

Series Preview: 28:49

Outro: 33:34

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The Toronto Blue Jays swept the Los Angeles Angels and won the third game of the series 9-2 thanks to strong efforts from Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement. With Bo Bichette’s injury, Ernie Clement has had a massive impact on the Toronto Blue Jays for a great portion of this season, especially since Bo Bichette went down with an injury. We discuss Ernie Clement's season, what he’s good/bad at, and his impact for not only the rest of this season but also going into 2025. In this episode, we analyze the third game of this series, going into defensive indifference, team structure, individual player performances and much more, as well as look into some prospects and what these young players' impact will be on the future of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Ernie Clement Masterclass: 2:03

Defensive Indifference/Prospects: 16:35

Series Sweep In Los Angeles: 29:31

Outro: 34:40

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Will Wagner has had an unbelievable start to his Toronto Blue Jays career. He has |||| hits in his first two games as a Blue Jay, keeping his bat hot from the moment he joined the Blue Jays organization. It is still unbelievably early in his career, but another Blue Jay who is currently rostered and had an insane start to his major league career, that being Davis Schneider. As Will Wagner continues to play for the Blue Jays, we will monitor his progress in the majors and see if he can compete with Davis Schneider’s Linsanity start to his career, comparing statistics and using the eye test to express our reactions and opinions to this situation. We also analyze the second game of the Blue Jays vs Angels series, breaking down the George Springer ejection, Kevin Gausman’s impressive start, and individual player performances as well as bring you all the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Will Wagner or Davis Schneider?: 2:33

*SHOCKING* Blue Jays News: 15:29

George Springer Gets Tossed: 27:24

Outro: 37:16

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Ross Atkins is on the hot seat as the Toronto Blue Jays have had one of the most underwhelming seasons out of all teams in baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays have not won a playoff game since 2016, and have been swept in their last three playoff series in the Ross Atkins era. With this lackluster offseason, the Ross Atkins slander has picked up immensely among Jays fans, as many have lost confidence in the general manager. In this episode, we analyze the Blue Jay's past seasons under the Ross Atkins era, outlining his strengths and weaknesses, while giving input on how we feel about his moves over the last few seasons. Do you have confidence in Ross Atkins? Has he done enough to keep his job through 2025? We also break down the impressive first game from rookie Will Wagner, going over his at-bats and what he did well in the first game of the series, as well as give Bowdin Francis his flowers for having the best start of his Toronto Blue Jays career.

Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabrera, Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido, Orelvis Martinez, Ricky Tiedemann, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Aaron Sanchez, Yerry Rodriguez, Cutter Coffey, Will Wagner.

Intro: 0:00

Ross Atkins Review: 1:21

Ross Atkins Future: 16:19

Will Wagner Debut: 27:35

Outro: 37:51

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