Three Up, Three Down

The Blue Jays take the Highway 401 rivalry as they win two of three against the Detroit Tigers. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting off the schneid with his first home run in 24 games, Daulton Varsho finding his stroke, the invaluable innings from Spencer Miles and Canadian Adam Macko’s call-up from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the ALDS rematch against the New York Yankees.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:23) A Home Run? In This Economy?: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finds his power, homering for the first time since April 20th. Is this the start of something?

(04:32) Found Money: Could the Blue Jays stretch out Rule 5 draft pick Spencer Miles and make him a starting pitching option?

(05:43) Mack Attack: An injury to Tommy Nance has forced the Blue Jays to call-up Canadian reliever Adam Macko. 

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Daulton Varsho plays the role of hero, hitting a walk-off grand slam in extras to lead the Blue Jays past the Rays. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on a potential season-altering home run by Varsho, another incredible outing by staff ace Dylan Cease and an amazing new one-stop shop website looking Jays-related stats and info.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:30) Welcome To The Varsho: Could Daulton Varsho’s game-winning grand slam against the Rays do for the 2026 Blue Jays what Bo Bichette’s home run against Texas did for the 2025 Blue Jays?

(02:34) 7th Heaven: Dylan Cease went 7 innings for the third consecutive start. What’s allowed him to go deeper into games of late?

(04:35) Jays.Baby: Rob tells you about an awesome new website for Jays stats and info has been created by Twitter user @Glenjaminc. 

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The Blue Jays get back on track winning a series against the Angels. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on another rough outing for Eric Lauer and what the Jays may do with his spot in the rotation, the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and why he was disappointed that some fans booed former Blue Jay Alek Manoah in his return to Toronto.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(01:14) The Jays Have An Eric Lauer Problem: Eric Lauer gets knocked around again. How long can the Jays continue to throw him out there?

(08:31) Vlad Is Bad (For Now): Another series without an extra-base hit for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. How concerned should we be with his power outage?

(15:32) I Was Saying Boo-Urns: Some fans booed former Blue Jay Alek Manoah in his return to Toronto, but did he deserve the jeers?

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New Tropicana Field, same old results for the Blue Jays. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, the ice cold offence, what roster move the Jays may make when Addison Barger returns on the weekend and injury updates on Max Scherzer and Jose Berrios.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(01:18) House Of Horrors: Why can’t the Jays ever win a series at Tropicana Field?

(07:31) Barger Set To Return: Addison Barger is expected to be activated on Friday for the weekend series against the Angels. Who will have to make way?

(10:47) Bad News For Scherzer and Berrios: Max Scherzer is still dealing with forearm soreness as Jose Berrios went for an MRI. Can the Jays rotation survive?

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A tough way to end their series in Minnesota as the Toronto Blue Jays come up short losing 4-3. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on the red-hot Kazuma Okamoto, Tyler Heineman being pulled midway through the game by manager John Schneider, what it could mean for the backup catcher job between Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela, and why Jose Berrios’ rough rehab start makes things interesting.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:30) OkamOHMYGOD: Kazuma Okamoto can’t stop hitting home runs as he belts four in the series against Minnesota.

(03:54) Who Is The True Backup Catcher?: With Tyler Heineman getting pulled for Brandon Valenzuela on Sunday, are Valenzuela’s chances of sticking with the ballclub when Alejandro Kirk returns improving?

(11:02) No Way Jose: Jose Berrios gets rocked in his rehab outing. If and when he returns, who will be the odd man out? Patrick Corbin, Joe Mantiply or someone else?

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The Blue Jays have won three straight series after taking two of three against the Boston Red Sox. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on George Springer’s return, Eloy Jimenez getting DFA’d, the intriguing Yohendrick Pinango, Trey Yesavage’s return, Max Scherzer landing on the IL, Jose Berrios’ pending return and some praise for the unheralded bullpen arms.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:51) By George! He’s Back!: George Springer made his return to the Blue Jays lineup after missing 15 games with his fractured toe.

(05:47) Uno, Dos, Trey: Pitching in a MLB game for the first time since November, Trey Yesavage impresses in his season debut.

(8:54) Pitch(er) Talks: Max Scherzer’s tough 2026 campaign takes another hit as he goes on the IL with a foot injury, Jose Berrios is nearing a return as the bullpen’s depth continues to come through.

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Make it two straight series wins for the Blue Jays! On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on Louis Varland getting the first shot at closer replacing Jeff Hoffman, how the offence has started to turn things around led by Kazuma Okamoto and what Trey Yesavage’s return means for Eric Lauer in the starting rotation.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:40) Coffee Is For Closers: The Blue Jays decide to go closer by committee, but it looks like Louis Varland will be the guy in the 9th.

(06:41) The Tide Is Turning For The Offence: Kazuma Okamoto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jesus Sanchez are heating up at the plate. Can they continue to roll before reinforcements return?

(12:17) More Rotating In The Rotation: The Blue Jays will get Trey Yesavage back in the rotation on Tuesday as Eric Lauer gets pushed to the bullpen.

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A series win for the Blue Jays! Their first since the start of the season. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on what exactly is going on between manager John Schneider and starting pitcher Eric Lauer, if the time has finally come to replace Jeff Hoffman as closer, and who could be the odd man out once George Springer is ready to return from his fractured toe. 

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(01:35) Trouble In Paradise?: More weirdness in the media between manager John Schneider and pitcher Eric Lauer. Is there actually a rift?

(05:24) Who Gets The Next Save Opportunity?: Jeff Hoffman struggles in another save opportunity. Will he be removed from the closer role and who should take his spot?

(10:21) Odd Man Out: With George Springer nearing a return to the big club, Rob looks at the candidates that may have to step aside once the Blue Jays DH is ready to come back. 

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The Blue Jays bats finally show up in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the breakout performances by Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto, the Jeff Hoffman closing situation, and why Myles Straw deserves some flowers.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:53) Offence? In This Economy?: The Blue Jays score double-digits in their series finale in Arizona. Is this a sign of things to come?

(07:50) Is Jeff Hoffman’s Closers Job In Jeopardy?: Another disappointing outing for Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, but will manager John Schneider actually make a change?

(12:49) The Straw That Stirs The Drink: Myles Straw looks like a completely different hitter this season. Can he be a difference maker offensively? 

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The Blue Jays have split the first two games of their series in Milwaukee. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob wong  discusses why the defence hasn’t been up to par for the Blue Jays so far this year, if Jeff Hoffman should remain the team’s closer and why Davis Schneider needs to get more at-bats to help the struggling offence.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:37) Indefensible Defence: The Blue Jays keep shooting themselves in the foot with defensive misplays. What gives?

(04:35) Don’t Hassle the Hoff: Everyone wants Jeff Hoffman out of the Blue Jays closer. Rob argues why Hoffman deserves a longer leash.

(08:09) Hot and Cold: The Blue Jays offence continues to be inconsistent. Should Davis Schneider get everyday at-bats?

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