Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. the Rays at Tropicana Field. They discuss the start from Chris Bassitt - despite giving up a third-inning grand slam to Brandon Lowe, was he also let down by the defence behind him? As a part of that conversation, they discuss Bo Bichette's defence, and also factor in the play of Rays starter Aaron Civale. Plus, they get to George Springer hitting a home run in his second straight game, and the hitting of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. through two games.

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The Hound Dog Gets Stung By the Rays

Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after ever game and fielding listener texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy at 10am-12pm.

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Rays to kick off the series at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the offence underperforming once again - what's behind this continued slide? With the news that Ross Atkins is going to speak for the first time this season in the morning, the question remains: what does he need to do or say to turn things around for fans? Sho also takes a look at the past, present and future of the team with the callers, as they ask where things took a potential wrong turn, and whether or not the team can still turn things around.

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Jays Slip Five Games Below .500 Following Loss vs. Rays

Blake Murphy is joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada (34:56) to discuss his changeup and playoff memories with Toronto. Also, Tricia Whitaker provides the state of the Tampa Bay Rays and Ben Shulman weighs in on the Jays.

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JTP: Marco Estrada is Here + State of the Rays

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to recap the Blue Jays’ loss to the Orioles and what changes must happen to turn around their season. Afterwards, Blake answers your questions on the text line (37:21). 

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JTP: Tough Loss + Where Do the Blue Jays Go From Here

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss vs. the Orioles to leave Camden Yards with a series split. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jordan Romano blowing the save - should he remain the team's closer with Yimi García dealing right now? Will Yusei Kikuchi ever get more run support? They talk about the team's offence largely no-showing once again, despite both runs coming off the bat of Bo Bichette - at what point do things need to change, and who needs to answer for it?

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Jays Get Walked Off, Split Series in Baltimore

Blake Murphy is joined by Julia Kreuz to discuss the bullpen and Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Fast joins the show (26:19) to explain the MLB’s new bat tracking data. Afterwards, Chris Leroux comes in-studio (49:50) to explain what makes Kikuchi successful and how extra days off impact pitchers.

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The Hound Dog Gets Stung By the Rays

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