Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays episodes:

• 10.13.2022

  Breaking down the Wild Card Series vs Seattle & looking ahead to next season

  Drew & Ricky break down the Wild Card series vs Seattle & they look ahead to what the Jays need to do to take the next step. Ricky was in Toronto for the series and talks about how amazing the...

  
• 10.11.2022

  Lot's of questions for the Blue Jays heading into the offseason

  Drew & Kaitlyn break down the Jays getting eliminated in the Wild Card Round by the Mariners and what's the offseason plan. They talk about if having home field for the series was a negative. There is a lot of...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Blue Jays-Mariners Wild Card Series Preview

  Drew & Ricky preview the Mariners-Blue Jays Wild Card Series with all 3 games in Toronto. The guys break down the biggest matchups in the series and how they expect the Mariners pitching to try to slow down the Jays...

  
• 10.03.2022

  3 games left in the regular season and the Jays hold their Wild Card destiny in their own hands

  Drew & Kaitlyn talk about how the Blue Jays hold all the cards with 3 games left in the season to where they will finish in the Wild Card Standings. Coming off a sweep of the Red Sox, the Jays...

  
• 09.29.2022

  Jays are Playoff bound, Vlad's interesting week & Marc Rzepczynski talks about the haunted hotel in Tampa Bay

  Drew & Ricky talk all about your Blue Jays quest to clinch a Playoff spot & they are joined by former Jays Pitcher Marc Rzepczynski to talk about the haunted hotel in Tampa Bay. The Jays are close to clinching a...

  
• 09.26.2022

  Are the Jays built for a long postseason run?

  Drew & Kaitlyn are back to talk about your AL Wild Card leading Blue Jays and how they are set-up nicely to make a deep Playoff run. They talk about how they think the Blue Jays would probably be favored...

  
• 09.22.2022

  Playoff rotation plans & roster decisions are coming up for the Blue Jays

  Drew & Ricky talk about some upcoming decisions the Jays will have to make about the Playoff rotation and roster. The guys talk about how it would be ideal for the Jays to be the #1 Wild Card and play...

  
• 09.14.2022

  John Schneider is pressing all the right buttons right now

  Drew and Ricky talk about the Wild Card leading Blue Jays (as of this recording) and how Manager John Schneider is pressing all the right buttons right now. The Jays split a doubleheader on Tuesday, but it felt like they...

  
• 09.07.2022

  Bo Bichette & the starting rotation are leading the way for the Jays in September

  Drew & Ricky talk about the Jays continuing to play some good ball and are being led by Bo Bichette & the starting rotation. They sweep the Pirates over the weekend and sweep the doubleheader on Monday vs the Orioles....

  
• 09.01.2022

  Blue Jays head into September and control their own destiny

  Drew & Ricky talk about where the Blue Jays stand heading into September and how their destiny is in their hands to make the Playoffs. Jays take 2 of 3 from the Cubs and head to Pittsburgh to take on...

  
• 08.29.2022

  Angels sweep streaky Jays, the Ohtani experience & 1992 Jays World Series Anniversary

  Drew & Kaitlyn have a lot to talk about from the weekend with the Angels and Shohei Ohtani in town. The Angels swept the Jays and the up and down rollercoaster season continues. They talk about the team's lack of...

  
• 08.25.2022

  Springer raking in Boston, Blue Jays bullpen clicking (minus Kikuchi) & Ohtani, Angels visit

  Yimi Garcia, Zach Pop, Jordan Romano, and the bullpen have played a large role in the Blue Jays' recent string of success, including winning at least two games versus Boston. Drew and Ricky discuss Toronto's pen, and the unremarkable side...

  
• 08.22.2022

  Jays take 3 of 4 from the Yankees & head to Boston with some momentum

  The Jays take 3 of 4 from the Yankees and Drew & Kaitlyn are here to break it all down. The offense continues to struggle, but the Jays take 3 of 4 from the Yankees. They talk about the interaction...

  
• 08.18.2022

  Is Jose Berrios tipping his pitches? Ross Stripling dominates Orioles & Yankees preview

  Ross Stripling tossed a gem versus the Orioles. Where does he fit into a playoff rotation? Is Jose Berrios tipping his pitches? Drew and Ricky discuss those topics as well as the recent lineup tweaks. Plus, a big-time series against...

  
• 08.15.2022

  Unlucky Kevin Gausman, Jays vs. Guardians offense & another shot at Baltimore

  Is it bad juju or bad defense that's terrorizing Kevin Gausman? Drew and Kaitlyn chat about Gausman's odd spell, the Blue Jays and Guardians' offenses, Mitch White, and the Orioles series. Oh, and, of course, the Bradley Zimmer news breaks...

  
• 08.11.2022

  Bo Bichette bounces back in Baltimore, Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Jays & Guardians preview

  Toronto's disappointing series in Baltimore had some silver linings. Drew and Ricky discuss Bo Bichette launching homers and a potential upgrade in the outfield with Jackie Bradley Jr. The guys also preview the Cleveland Guardians series and chat about Mitch...

  
• 08.08.2022

  Merrifield slides Jays over Twins; with Mayza out, who's in & a whole lot of Orioles

  Whit Merrifield's controversial slide to score the go-ahead run versus the Twins begs discussion. Was the right call made? Is there another left-handed pitcher the Jays can turn to with Tim Mayza's season in jeopardy? Toronto will be seeing a...

  
• 08.04.2022

  Comparing Rays, Mariners & Wild Card hopefuls to Jays after trade deadline + Pop, Bass deepen bullpen

  Mitch White, Zach Pop, and Anthony Bass were dealt to the Blue Jays to help in the short, and long term. Drew and Ricky take a deep dive into the newest arms for Toronto. The pair also compare and contrast...

  
• 08.04.2022

  Blue Jays trade deadline recap: Merrifield question marks, Rays series split & Mitch White the next Ross Stripling?

  Kaitlyn McGrath heads the S.S. Spin Rate with Drew out, and welcomes Josh Goldberg, 'Designated for Assignment' podcast co-host and writer for The Score, to the show! The duo provides a temp check of the Blue Jays trade deadline and...

  
• 07.28.2022

  Benintendi is the first domino to fall; Richards, pen at deadline & Wainwright is timeless

  Ricky is the campaign manager for 'crafty pitchers'. An archetype, descriptor that suits Adam Wainwright aptly, and who, despite his age, seems ageless. Drew and Ricky discuss Wainwright, Albert Pujols, and the series split vs. the Cardinals. The guys also...

  
• 07.26.2022

  Historic win vs. Red Sox, trade deadline starting pitchers & Cardinals without Arenado, Goldschmidt vs. Jays

  28-5!?! How does that even happen? Drew and Kaitlyn kick off today's show by explaining and recapping Toronto's historic night in Boston. The pair comb through rumored starting and relief pitches that the Jays could be candidates to land. A...

  
• 07.21.2022

  Are Jays in Soto sweepstakes? Manoah's All-Star mic'd up brilliance + Shannon Curley & team culture

  Alek Manoah's mic'd up moment at the All-Star Game was magical. Drew and Ricky chat about Manoah, Kirk, and the bevy of Jays in the ASG before revisiting Charlie Montoyo's departure, on which Ricky shares his thoughts. The pair ponder...

  
• 07.18.2022

  Blue Jays draft Barriera in 1st round, thoughts on Schneider vs. Royals & Soto Shuffle to Toronto?

  Was John Schneider's first series as interim manager of the Jays successful? What is Brandon Barriera's, Toronto's first-round selection in the MLB Draft, scouting report? Is there a chance, albeit an infinitesimal one, that Juan Soto "Shuffles" to the Great...

  
• 07.15.2022

  Can Blue Jays & Schneider still make the playoffs? w/ Tao of Stieb

  The equanimous and enigmatic Tao of Stieb, yet no less great, joins Drew in the aftermath of Charlie Montoyo's dismissal to ponder and converse about John Schneider and his managerial mindset, the trade deadline, Alejandro Kirk batting higher in the...

  
• 07.13.2022

  Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo

  Drew and Kaitlyn react to Toronto relieving Charlie Montoyo of his managerial duties. Was the writing on the wall, and if not, then why fire him? Did Montoyo lose the clubhouse? What's next for the Jays?  Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow...

  
• 07.11.2022

  Jays' biggest concern after Seattle slump, first-half report card & Vlad, Kirk earn All-Star starts

  Many of the usual suspects that have hamstrung the Jays this season reared their ugly heads in the Seattle series. Drew and Kaitlyn recap the inauspicious four-game stint and discuss which of the Jays' issues is most pressing. The duo...

  
• 07.07.2022

  Berrios bounces back vs. A's, how can the Blue Jays help Kikuchi & Chapman makes strides

  Drew and Ricky kibbitz about the highlights and low-lights of Toronto's trip to Oakland. On the upside, Matt Chapman crushed the ball at the plate, and Jose Berrios orchestrated a great rebound performance. Which leaves us with the downside, Kikuchi,...

  
• 07.05.2022

  Gausman's injury underscores Jays' need for pitching at trade deadline & west coast trip preview

  The Jays kick off their west coast swing after a miserable three-game stretch against the Rays. Drew and Kaitlyn share cliff notes from the Tampa Bay series before honing in on Kevin Gausman's injury. Though Gausman's future isn't totally in...

  
• 06.29.2022

  Vladdy called 'game' in win over Red Sox, the Trent Thornton decision & Kirk for Ohtani?

  Toronto has scored a pair of critical wins over the Red Sox, and Drew and Ricky breakdown all the action from the couplet of victories. Vladdy called 'game' in his walk-off hit on Tuesday night. How vital has he been...

  
• 06.27.2022

  Berrios, Kikuchi & pitching double trouble + Jays taking on the Boston Red (Hot) Sox in AL East stretch

  What was considered a position of strength at the start of 2022 for the Blue Jays has devolved into a possible weakness. Jose Berrios, Yusei Kikuchi, and the Blue Jays starting rotation need triage support. Drew and Kaitlyn prioritize Toronto's...

  
• 06.23.2022

  Applauding Guillermo Martínez as Jays rally vs. White Sox & are Kikuchi, Sergio Romo bullpen solutions?

  The Jays fall victim to yet another pitching implosion episode; however, hitting coach Guillermo Martínez may have spurred Toronto to a series finale win over the White Sox after being ejected prior to the game's start. Drew and Ricky recap...

  
• 06.20.2022

  Jays dodge Yankees sweep with a crucial comeback win, is Ryu's time in Toronto up & White Sox preview

  Is it accurate to say the Blue Jays just aren't up to the Yankees' level of play this season, or is Toronto's current state more nuanced than that? Drew and Kaitlyn recap the Jays-Yankees series and examine the most glaring...

  
• 06.15.2022

  What Ryu's injury means for Kikuchi, Stripling, Moreno's presence & stumping for Shohei to Toronto

  Toronto will be without Hyun-jin Ryu for quite a while as he undergoes surgery on his elbow. Drew and Ricky explores the ripple effects of Ryu's injury, including Ross Stripling's role, Yusei Kikuchi's path forward, and possible trade deadline targets,...

  
• 06.13.2022

  Jays top Tigers, Moreno's debut reaction & Stripling remains consistent and impressive

  Gabriel Moreno made his major league debut as Toronto took two of three versus Detroit. Drew and Kaitlyn analyze Moreno's first big-league series, including his presence behind the plate and interactions with Kevin Gausman. Ross Stripling may anchor down the...

  
• 06.09.2022

  Gabriel Moreno called-up to Blue Jays: inside his skillset, expectations & is a catcher on his way out?

  Keegan Matheson, MLB.com's Blue Jays reporter, joins Drew and Kaitlyn to discuss the promotion of Toronto's top prospect, Gabriel Moreno. What can we expect from Moreno? How does his addition factor into the other faces behind the plate for TO?...

  
• 06.06.2022

  Berrios pumps strikes vs. Twins, Gausman stumbles & Jays pulling ball more

  Although the Twins took two versus the Jays, Toronto is still a hot team. Drew, Kaitlyn, and Ricky react to the three-game series in Minnesota, including José Berríos' K-fest, and Kevin Gausman's forgettable start. Plus, the Jays are pulling the...

  
• 06.02.2022

  Vladdy, Danny Jansen & co. keep Jays rolling + is Alejandro Kirk a trade piece?

  With seven consecutive wins under their belt, the Blue Jays are rolling. Drew and Ricky chat about the win streak, and Vladdy, Jansen, and others' contributions, including el Capitán - Alejandro Kirk. Is Kirk more valuable on the Jays' roster,...

  
• 05.30.2022

  Jays sweep Angels, Berrios hard-hit hindrance & Merryweather concern?

  The Jays earned their first series sweep of the 2022 season. Drew and Kaitlyn, armed with their brooms, react to Toronto's four-game slate versus the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The pair discuss the offense and its parts, namely Lourdes...

  
• 05.26.2022

  The Danny Jansen Game, is Kevin Gausman the AL's top pitcher & are the Jays too right-handed?

  Will Danny Jansen be remembered as the catalyst for a hot-hitting Jays team if their offense turns the corner and remains consistent? Drew and Ricky discuss the "Danny Jansen Game" and its potential season-wide implications. Are the Jays too right-handed?...

  
• 05.23.2022

  The Blue Jays' season isn't sunk despite a disappointing start

  Is it time Toronto makes wholesale changes to its roster in an attempt to shed its disappointing start? Drew and Kaitlyn don't think so. The pair reason with fans' criticism of this club and reframe our state of mind to...

  
• 05.19.2022

  Vladdy's quiet hitting streak & do our expectations for the Jays need to change?

  Is it time we recalibrate our expectations for this Blue Jays club? Drew and Ricky meditate and respond to that question as well as discussing Vlad Jr. piecing together one of the "quietest" hitting streaks to date. Plus, Yusei Kikuchi's...

  
• 05.16.2022

  Jays' offense fact or fiction, Danny Jansen clicking & Ryu shows promise

  Questions continue to hang around the Jays' offense like a hat on a rack. Drew and Kaitlyn seek the facts about the Bluebirds' bats and try to separate the noise from the truth. Staying with the theme of offense, Danny...

  
• 05.15.2022

  Future of Sports Pt. 2

  In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports...

  
• 05.14.2022

  Future of Sports Pt. 1

  In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Learn more about...

  
• 05.12.2022

  The Snowball effect & Vlad Jr., Jays' frustration mounting + Kikuchi's adjustments

  Toronto has had an inauspicious run as of late. Drew and Ricky dive into the rough patch the Bluebirds are facing, and discuss how a spell, like this, can snowball. Vladdy's frustration manifested in a bat-splintering crack; should the team's...

  
• 05.10.2022

  Blue Jays 30-game progress report, comparing '21, '22 offenses & how a Blue Jays fan's kindness brought a young Yankees fan to tears

  30 games into the 2022 MLB regular season, the Blue Jays boast a 17-13 record. Drew and Kaitlyn ponder what we can make of this Toronto team through nearly the first fifth of the year. How does the offense stack...

  
• 05.04.2022

  Manoah continues to shine but Blue Jays run into the Yankees at the wrong time

  Alek Manoah posts another great start against the Yankees keeping his ERA under 1.50 so far this season. Can he keep this up for a full season? Are there positives to take out of a bad loss to New York? The...

  
• 05.02.2022

  Why Kevin Gausman has been nearly unhittable, Jays' RISP problem & Yankees preview

  Drew and Kaitlyn take a peek behind the curtain at Kevin Gausman's nearly-unblemished start to his Blue Jays career. The pair discuss his sequencing, location, stats, and more. Kaitlyn weighs in on Toronto's close wins this season, and she and...

  
• 04.28.2022

  The heroics & uneasiness of one-run wins, Jays' defensive shift gamble + Kikuchi timidity?

  Toronto's late-game heroics have been well documented this season, yet, Drew is ordering a blowout. He and Ricky discuss the uneasiness of the one-run games the Jays have been involved in this season. The Bluebirds are shifting more than any...

  
• 04.25.2022

  Would Vlad Jr. batting No. 2 help the Jays, Chapman's cannon & the critical 10-game homestand

  Soaked in triumph, the back-to-back series-winning Jays appeared to turn a corner offensively, if only a shallow corner. Drew and Kaitlyn discuss the wins in Boston and Houston, and they also wonder out loud if moving Vlad to the 2-spot...