Blue Jays Talk
Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after every game and fielding listener calls and texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz at 10am-12pm.
Episodes
Mad Max Returns as Jays Edge Nationals
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win vs. the Nationals to open the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer against his former team (on his birthday no less) - did they see enough from Mad Max to roll him out against the Cardinals on the weekend? They get into the bullpen going Rogers-Hoffman-Varland - is this how it was
JTP: Weekend Recap, the Trade Market & Inside Signing Draft Picks
Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden of the Bird’s Eye View Podcast to recap the weekend’s action and review Sportsnet’s “The Blue Jays Way” documentary series through three episodes. Tim Britton (26:44) of the Athletic provides the state of the Mets and what the Jays can get for a few of their players on the trade market. Afterwards, Blake takes your texts (49:57) on who could be available via t
Jays Lose Series vs. Red Sox as Trade Deadline Looms
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's quality start of six innings allowing three earned runs - was that his last start as a Jay? Despite all he's done for the franchise, should he get traded alongside all the soon-to-be free agents? Plus, they discuss who's most
Cease Carves Red Sox in CGSO, Jays Even Series
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to even the series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Dylan Cease, who was masterful as he struck out 12 in a complete game shutout - how much does his presence change the composition of the starting rotation going forward? How much did the velo fluctuations play i
Jays Suffer Narrow Loss in Series Opener vs. Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen management of John Schneider: is this one on the manager? With Tyler Rogers down and Louis Varland only available for a save, should CJ Van Eyk still have been the guy late? They also discuss the offence not coming through
JTP: A Win, The Next 10 Games & Red Sox Preview
Blake Murphy is joined by theScore’s Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Shane Bieber’s outing and how much the next 10 games will dictate Toronto’s deadline activity. Afterwards, Stephen J. Nesbitt (30:39) of the Athletic breaks down his reporting on the design of 3-team trades and the difficult in executing them. Tyler Milliken (52:54) of the Section 10 podcast joins to talk about Boston’s record-tying 1
Jays Beat Rays in Series Finale at the Dome
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Rays to wrap the series and the homestand in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber allowing just one run over seven innings of work - if the direction of the team has already been chosen at the deadline, is Bieber becoming a larger trade chip, or should he be on the team long-term? They discuss George
JTP: Trade Value, Defensive Spirals & the Baseball Spy
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss what the Blue Jays could get in return for a few players on the roster. Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar (30:25) talks about the latest around Aaron Judge, the New York Mets and more. Following that, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (50:06) describes the oddity of the countless defensive miscues from Toronto this season. Lastly, the Athletic’s S
Jays Fall Ten Games Below .500, Lose Series vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays losing their fourth straight and their seventh of their last eight games - is this rock bottom? They get into the sloppy baseball - how do they clean up the defensive miscues at a bare minimum? They discuss the lack of offence continuing to
JTP: This is Getting Sad, Jays Trade Candidates & Nathan Flewelling
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to parse through the disappointments from the Blue Jays’ season so far. Afterwards, Adam Berry (30:11) of MLB.com talks Chandler Simpson, the sustainability of Tampa Bay’s style of play and trade deadline requirements. MLB insider Jim Bowden (50:12) joins to break down how MLB front offices prepare the weeks ahead of the deadline and who could be
Jays Get Smashed, Reach Season-Worst Nine Games Under .500
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss vs. the Rays in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the demoralizing nature of such losses - do they look defeated as a team? Even if the playoffs are no longer in reach, can they turn things around from a process standpoint? They get into the offence getting shut down by Drew Rasmussen, the defence continuing to look
JTP: Will the Jays Sell & Who’s Elite in the AL?
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman to recap the various errors and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing frustration in the loss to the Rays. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz (25:59) talks about the letdown of Toronto’s season after making the World Series last year and if selling make sense at the trade deadline. Brandon Wile (53:47) of theScore discusses the 14-game win streak of the Red Sox and
Jays Thumped by Rays, Fall Eight Games Below .500
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the continuing struggles for the offence - are there any signs of things turning around? How much blame does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deserve to shoulder, and can anyone else step up in the meantime? They also get into the start from Dylan Ce
JTP: Rays Check-In, Eric Hartman & What’s Happened to Toronto?
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling to discuss the weekend’s games vs. the Chicago White Sox and reflect on the season to date where Toronto, according to FanGraphs, currently has a 14% chance of making the playoffs (32:07). Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (51:15) talks starters Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Tampa getting swept by Boston over the weekend. Lastly, Can
Jays Blanked in Series Loss vs. White Sox
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout loss vs. the White Sox to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and ask the question: have you seen enough from the team to know whether they should be buyers or sellers at the coming trade deadline? Can the Jays turn it around vs. the Rays and Red Sox, or is it already too late? They get into the offence cont
Bieber, Jays Blank White Sox to Even Series
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 1-0 win vs. the White Sox to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to Shane Bieber's six shutout innings - was this his best start of the season, and what would Bieber turning his season around mean for the Jays moving forward in 2026? They get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pair of hits including a doubl
Jays Second Half Starts With a Thud
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 12-4 loss to the White Sox to open their three-game series at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Spencer Miles’ difficult second inning, the Jays continuing to squander important opportunities at the plate, and what direction the front office should take with the trade deadline approaching.
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JTP: Ryan Casteel, White Sox Check-In & Can Toronto Rebound?
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the key factors in Toronto turning their season around. James Fegan (24:29) of Sox Machine discusses the upstart Tristan Peters, Miguel Vargas and the upstart White Sox. Afterwards, Dunedin Blue Jays manager Ryan Casteel (50:26) breaks down the increase in stolen bases on the team along with Jojo Parker, Jake Cook and Blaine Bullard. In the fina
JTP: Sports & Style + Toronto’s Drafting Strategy
Blake Murphy is joined by Yang-Yi Goh of GQ Magazine to discuss ways style blends into baseball, his favourite Blue Jays merchandise and how fashion has been integrated into the brands of players. Afterwards, Joe Doyle (22:29) of Over-Slot Baseball breaks down how Toronto strategically drafted, their recent pick history + offers Gable Mitchell, Will Brick, Cole Carlon analysis.
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JTP: The AL Wins, New Blue Jays & Scott Thorman
Blake Murphy is joined by FanGraphs’ Michael Baumann to discuss the All-Star events and provides an overview of 2026 MLB Draft talent pool. Afterwards, Kansas City Royals field co-ordinator Scott Thorman (29:36) discusses his Canadian roots, role with the Royals, and his reaction to learning he was a role model for Joey Votto. Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo (50:04) evaluates which teams had goo
JTP: The Derby Rocked, Hunter Pence, Prospect Deep Dive & Darrian Gerrard
Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of FanGraphs to recap the Home Run Derby and the All-Star festivities. Following that, former MLB player Hunter Pence (25:33) discusses broadcasting the Derby with Netflix, the contrasting styles of home run hitters and keys to Toronto turning their season around. Afterwards, Keith Law (50:29) of the Athletic talks 2026 Blue Jays draft picks in Cole Carlon an
JTP: New Blue Jays & Home Run Derby Preview
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Jojo Parker’s play in the 2026 Futures Game along with Cole Carlon, Will Brick and others taken by the Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft. Jon Morosi (27:44) of the MLB Network previews tonight’s Home Run Derby and where Toronto stands in the American League playoff race. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (51:06) joins to introduce FanGraphs’ new Pros
Jays Stumble Into the All-Star Break
Roger Lajoie and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays’ 5-4 loss vs. the Padres in the rubber match at Petco Park. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Jeff Hoffman and that costly eighth inning, the Jays’ inconsistent play and struggles in close games throughout the first half, and whether the roster has shown enough to warrant additions ahead of the trade deadline.
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A Messy Night in San Diego
Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays’ 8-7 loss vs. the Padres at Petco Park. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to Trey Yesavage and the pitching staff issuing 11 walks overall. He also discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s game-tying three-run homer and the offence showing signs of life, and where the Jays stand in the American League Wild Card race heading into the final game before the All-S
Okamoto Goes Yard, Jays Go Streaking
Roger Lajoie and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres to open their three-game series at Petco Park. They took your texts while discussing Kazuma Okamoto’s go-ahead three-run homer, Shane Bieber and the bullpen keeping Toronto in control, and the Jays’ three-game winning streak bringing them closer to an American League Wild Card spot.
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JTP: Cease’s Durability, Home Run Derby Favourites & Verlander Retiring
Blake Murphy is Fangraphs’ Jon Becker to talk about some of the new features on Fangraphs and the favourites to win the Home Run Derby. Afterwards, Cody Stavenhagen (30:10) of the Athletic phones in to discuss the chances Tarik Skubal is dealt and Justin Verlander announcing he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Mike Petriello (50:01) of MLB.com follows up to describe the unheralded
JTP: Cease Nearly No-Hits + Justin Smoak & Joba Chamberlain
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Dylan Cease taking a no-hitter into the 9th and the bats showing life against the Giants. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak (29:46) discusses doing the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower with Kevin Pillar and Marco Estrada, Canada Day games and finding a winning mentality as a team. Chad Jennings (50:50) of the Athletic gives his take on how all 30
Enter the Dragon: Cease Dominates in Jays Series Win
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-0 win vs. the Giants to wrap up a series win in San Francisco! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Dylan Cease carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning - with 11 strikeouts on a career-high 118 pitches, just how dominant was Cease in this one? With the pitch count rising early, was it a tough decision for John Schneider to le
JTP: Jays Win + Tyler Heineman & JoJo Parker Join the Show!
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman to discuss the win against the Giants as Spencer Miles continued to eat innings and the bottom of the order stayed productive. Afterwards, Jays prospect JoJo Parker (28:25) joins to discuss competing against his brother, working his way up the Blue Jays’ farm system, his hitting mentality, and more! Patrick Dubuque (50:25) of Baseball Pro
Clase Act: Jays Smash Giants to Even Series
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 win vs. the Giants to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the breakthrough on offence with nine runs - how important is it to get runs from guys like Jonatan Clase, Brandon Valenzuela, and Sean Keys, and how critical is it to get that bounce back from guys like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They discus
JTP: Jays Lose Another, Prospect Report & Giants Check-In
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith (00:00) to talk about last night’s loss to the Giants, where the Blue Jays goes from here and why Jojo Parker could be the best prospect in Toronto’s system. Afterwards, Doug Fox (32:06) of the Future Blue Jays newsletter talks Parker, Johnny King, Arjun Nimmala and others in the farm system. Josh Rodrigues (50:42) of the “Foundations o
Jays Crushed by Giants, Fall Seven Games Under .500
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss vs. the Giants to open the three-game series in San Francisco. They take your calls and texts, and discuss how this season continues to go off the rails - are there any signs that it's turning soon, or is it time to embrace the idea of being a full-on seller at the trade deadline in August? They also get into more tough performances f
JTP: The Bats Are Quiet + John Axford In-Studio
Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford (00:00) in-studio to discuss the starts over the weekend, Toronto’s struggles at plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. skipping the All-Star Game and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:00) talks Spencer Miles role going forward, Kevin Gausman rebounding in his previous outing as he takes the hill tonight vs. the Giants and looks ahead to the second half. Las
Jays' Bats Suffer Second Straight Shutout in Seattle
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 shutout loss vs. the Mariners to wrap up a series loss in Seattle. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence no-showing again - is there anything to inspire hope that things will turn around offensively moving forward? With no simple fix, what's next? They also discuss Trey Yesavage's six innings allowing two earned runs,
Bieber, Jays Blown Out in Seattle
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 blowout loss vs. the Mariners to even the series at one game apiece in Seattle. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber getting crushed in the second inning - after three starts from Bieber, what's next? Can the Jays rely on him to be a starter every fifth day if there's a lot of uncertainty about him moving forward? They
Cease and Desist: Jays Lock Up Mariners in Series Opener
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win vs. the Mariners in the series opener down in Seattle! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Dylan Cease striking out nine over seven innings of work - how important was it for him to bounce back with the dominant effort? They get into Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland - with Hoffman continuing to look good over the last month,
JTP: Could the Blue Jays Become Sellers & Jon Morosi
Blake Murphy is joined by the Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (2:24) to discuss whether the Blue Jays could become sellers. Brandon Wile (30:53) of the Score talks about what’s ahead for the Red Sox and the rollercoaster AL East. Jon Morosi (50:43) of the MLB Network discusses the MLB Draft and keys to the Blue Jays turning their season around. Lastly, Nathan Bishop (1:16:23) of 93.9 KJR Sports Radio prev
Field Access: Cal Quantrill, Mason Fluharty, Sean Keys, Allen Graves, Gavin McKenna
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli speaks with Team Canada (and Rangers) pitcher Cal Quantrill (2:20), Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty (12:52), and Jays rookie first and third baseman Sean Keys (19:09). Plus, Eric Smith and Chris Leroux are visited in the radio booth by Raptors 19th overall pick Allen Graves (24:21) and the no. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft, Leafs forwa
JTP: Keys Homers & State of the AL
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath (2:39) to talk about the Canada Day atmosphere, Sean Keys homering and Toronto’s predicament with the late rotation starters. Erik Kratz of Foul Territory stops by (26:42) to discuss the Yankees, Mariners and the state of the American League. Zach Crizer (53:31) of the Bandwagon gives his take on Toronto’s season, Ernie Clement’s All-Star season and seller
Happy Canada Day: Jays Hammer Mets to Win Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 win vs. the Mets to take the series in Toronto on Canada Day! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence showing up - how important was it for Sean Keys to get that first MLB home run out of the way, and can he be counted on more going forward? Should Nathan Lukes stick atop the batting order? Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing s
Jays Bats Blanked at the Dome, Mets Even Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss vs. the Mets as the series is now even in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the get-right outing from Kevin Gausman, as he allows just one earned run over six innings - is he back after a pair of tough starts in a row prior to tonight? They also discuss the offence no-showing without either Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or K
JTP: Bo’s Return & Carlos Pena on Vladdy’s Hitting Woes
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall to talk about the emotions behind Bo Bichette’s return, Trey Yesavage’s start and more. Afterwards, Bobby Wagner (26:11) of Tipping Pitches joins to discuss everything New York Mets. Carlos Pena (50:01) pops by to break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s swing and dives into the specifics of why he’s struggling to get quality contact on baseballs. Lastly
Jays Edge Mets in Bichette's Return to Toronto
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Mets to snap the six-game losing streak in the series opener! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Trey Yesavage, who struck out three over 6.2 IP - did he fix some command issues with that fastball in this one? They chat about the offence, which was quiet in the win, including George Springer's near inside-the-park home
JTP: Marco Estrada + Are the Blue Jays a Good Team?
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s JD Bunkis (25:59) to discuss where the Blue Jays stand at this point of the season Including, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s performance, team chemistry, starting pitching and more. Afterwards, Andrew Claudio (50:26) of the “Just Mets” podcast joins to discuss Carlos Mendoza getting fired, Bo Bichette’s season and the struggling Mets. Lastly, former Blue Jays Marco E
Jays Swept by Rangers, Lose Sixth Straight Game
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Rangers to wrap up a series sweep in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the wild pitch that got away from Louis Varland in the eighth inning to score the eventual game-losing run - how has so much gone so wrong for the Jays? Will John Schneider pay the price if this gets even worse? They get into Shane Bieber'
Jays Lose Fifth Straight Game, Drop Series vs. Rangers
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Rangers that also guarantees a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going 0-for-5 in the loss - does he need a day off to mentally reset at this point? They also get into the cascading effects of many losses this season - is the lack of offensive production hurting the bullpe
Jays Fall vs. Rangers (Again), Losing Streak Hits Four
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Rangers in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss another comeback that fell short once more - can the offence manage early runs against an opposing starting pitcher? They also get into Patrick Corbin, who allowed five earned runs over 4.1 IP - is that the last we'll see of Corbin in a Jays uniform? Plus, could Se
JTP: Analyzing Gausman and Vladdy’s Struggles + Jed Lowrie
Blake Murphy is joined by David Singh of Sportsnet to diagnose why Kevin Gausman has struggled over his past two starts and John Schneider’s postgame comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Kennedi Landry (30:03) of MLB.com pops by to talk Corey Seager, Mackenzie Gore, and the Texas Rangers. Bradley Woodrum (49:55) of Baseball Prospectus talks about the state of stolen bases, working counts
Jays Lose Opener vs. Rangers, Drop Third Straight Game
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss vs. the Rangers to open the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the late-game comeback that fell just short. They dive in on Kevin Gausman getting hammered early on, how the starting pitching has not gone very deep in games frequently this year, and the offence's inability to get it going early on. P
JTP: Holy Errors & Adam Macko Joins the Show!
Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to talk about the various blunders on Wednesday against the Astros and what he observed during Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s batting practice pregame. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (29:29) of Fangraphs joins to discuss how the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon has looked and the art of challenging as a catcher. Levi Weaver (50:03) of the Athletic provides a Texas
Messy Play Sinks Jays in Series Loss vs. Astros
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Astros to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays playing a sloppy brand of baseball - what happened in the top of the eighth inning with Jeff Hoffman and Kazuma Okamoto? Did Luis Urías make an avoidable baserunning error in the bottom half of the eighth? How do they get back to fundamentall
JTP: Blue Jays Fall in Extras in Bieber’s Return
Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden to break down the loss to the Astros including Shane Bieber’s return. Johnny Prokos (30:51) of the “Johnny I Pro Show” comes in-studio to discuss his family hotdog stand outside of the Rogers Centre, his Blue Jays fandom and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Ben Clemens (49:55) analyzes the changes in how prospects are evaluated and what the numbers suggest about V
Jays Suffer Frustrating Loss in Extra Innings vs. Astros
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 9-7 extra-innings loss vs. the Astros to even this series at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the late stages of this game - what happened with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer on offence in the bottom of the tenth? Did they try to do too much? Why was Tyler Rogers the guy in the bottom of the ni
JTP: John Axford, Ryan Dempster & Bieber Back!
Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss Dylan Cease’s outing, the pitching approach when a batter wants to hit a sacrifice fly, Toronto’s woes driving in runs on Monday and Shane Bieber’s return (29:02). Ryan Dempster (50:07) of Intentional Talk gives his Jays views from afar, teams he’s buying right now and Kyle Schwarber’s career progression. Lastly, MLB.com’s David Adler (1:1
Never in Doubt: Jays Get Back to .500
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win vs. the Astros to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your texts, and discuss Kazuma Okamoto blasting his 17th home run of the season - where would the team be without him, and is he deserving of an All-Star spot? They also discuss the team managing to find a way to win despite going 1/9 with runners in scoring position and lea
JTP: Bieber Returning, Astros Preview & Looming MLB Draft Overhaul?
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Shane Bieber’s return on Tuesday, managing the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon and the epic comeback victory on Saturday. Astros Radio Broadcaster Robert Ford (30:00) talks Hunter Brown, Josh Hader and the rest of Houston’s lineup ahead of their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Fangraphs’ Paul Sporer (49:54) breaks down th
Field Access: Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jeff Hoffman
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with a pair of Blue Jays pitchers: Shane Bieber (20:12) and Jeff Hoffman (27:38). Plus, Sho Alli chats with pitcher Kevin Gausman in the dugout down at the Rogers Centre (1:36).
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Jays Complete Windy City Comeback vs. Cubs
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 comeback win vs. the Cubs to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Louis Varland shutting things down in a six-out save - is he a shoo-in for AL Reliever of the Year at this point? They get into the timely hitting from Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto, and Daulton Varsho - does
Gausman, Jays Chewed Up by Cubs at Wrigley
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 16-2 loss vs. the Cubs to open the three-game series in Chicago. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing seven earned runs in the first inning - should he have been pulled earlier, or should he have gone even longer after the game was out of reach? They discuss a few Jesús Sánchez misplays in the field, the bullp
JTP: Sweep, Cubs Check-In & Rob Thomson
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman to discuss the sweep of the Red Sox. Former MLB Manager and 2019 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rob Thomson (30:17) reflects on the meaning of the upcoming hall of fame weekend and the newest members of the Canadian class. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (50:10) breaks down the Chicago Cubs and starting pitcher Ben Brown, who’s on the hill today. In t
Vally's Rally: Jays Sweep Red Sox at Fenway Park
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Red Sox to complete the sweep at Fenway Park! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the biggest moment of the game, a Brandon Valenzuela RBI double off Aroldis Chapman (and the Green Monster) to drive in the game-winning run. Where would this team be without the rookie catcher? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing
JTP: Bullpen Day W, Carter Cunningham & AJ Pierzynski
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Toronto's success with bullpen days, Andres Gimenez's baserunning and more. New Hampshire Fisher Cats' Carter Cunningham (30:00) joins to discuss the jump from Single-A to Double-A, his swing profile and being teammates with Trey Yesavage. Afterwards, AJ Pierzynski (49:55) of Foul Territory gives his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles
King Louis V, Jays Bullpen Locks Down Series Win in Boston
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to take the series at Fenway Park! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Louis Varland carving up the meat of the Red Sox order to lock down a win on a bullpen day - does the relief staff still need another guy to avoid burning out some of these arms? They get into Simeon Woods Richardson's bulk outing
JTP: Cease Battles, Vladdy's Swing & Ricky Romero
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman in-studio (32:32) to talk Dylan Cease coming up with big pitches against the Red Sox, Myles Straw's massive 14 pitch at-bat, signs the offence is coming around and what has changed with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing. Afterwards, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar (50:42) discusses the surging Atlanta Braves, Bo Bichette and the Mets along with w
Jays Begin Road Trip w/ Win vs. Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Davis Schneider and Andrés Giménez going back-to-back in the fifth inning - did the stint in the minors do Schneider some good? They get into Dylan Cease striking out seven over five innings of work - is there a way for him to be more efficient mo
JTP: Vladdy's Struggles, Red Sox Series Preview + 'Brooke Knows Ball'
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:43), to discuss the lack of home runs from this year's Jays squad, specifically Vladdy, potential lineup shifts to maximize the offense, what the AL playoffs will look like, and potential Tarik Skubal trades. Later, ‘Brooke Knows Ball,’ and Joel Laflamme (51:14) join to talk about analytics in baseball, content creation with
JTP: Jays Drop Yankees' Series, Prepping for the Red Sox & Misiorowski Mastery
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, as they discuss the lead-up to John Schneider’s ejection, Kevin Gausman’s incredible Saturday start, and what comes with Shane Bieber’s return. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:20) joins to talk about the state of the Red Sox’s ahead of their series with the Jays. Later, Jake Mintz (51:15), Yahoo Sports baseball writer, talks with Blake about the Colle
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Jays Lose Series vs. Yankees
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss some big picture items for the team; are injuries still a valid excuse for the lack of consistent run production? Has the lack of offence hurt an overworked bullpen? What holes does this team need filled, and are there too many of them to p
To Bunt, or Not to Bunt, That Is The Question
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees to even this series at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the two eighth inning decisions that turned this game: asking Ernie Clement to bunt with runners on first and second base and nobody out, and not pinch-hitting for Charles McAdoo with the bases loaded later in the inning.
The Return of Captain Kirk: Jays Thump Yankees to Open Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the return of Alejandro Kirk off the IL, as he had a huge day in the win - is he the most important player on the roster when you consider his work behind the plate as well? What does that do for the team moving forward? They get i
JTP: Springer's Dip, State of the Yankees & Your Texts!
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black to discuss George Springer's dip in production, Brendon Little's pitching with the Bisons and Patrick Corbin's last few starts. Afterwards, Jorge Castillo (31:52) previews the Aaron Judge-less New York Yankees. Baseball labour reporter Jen Ramos-Eisen (50:58) talks the latest in the CBA negotiations and the Athletics playing in Vegas. In the final
Field Access: Edwin Encarnación, José Bautista, Adam Macko
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with a pair of Blue Jays alumni: Edwin Encarnación (2:02) down on the field, while José Bautista (5:58) stops by the radio booth to join Ben and Chris Leroux during a game. Plus, Ben chats with reliever Adam Macko (14:02) in the dugout about his MLB debut.
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JTP: Davis Schneider Interview + Michael Schur/Joe Posnanski Join the Show!
Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Max Scherzer recording his 3500th strikeout, his outing and the looming decision at catcher with Alejandro Kirk returning in the coming days. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (29:26) reflects on last season, the atmosphere in the Blue Jays clubhouse and the copious amount of walks he's earned at Triple-A. Michael Schur
Jays Fall vs. Phillies in Series Finale
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer - despite notching the milestone K, what does the future look like for Mad Max, both as a Blue Jay and overall? They get into the offence scuffling against Jesús Luzardo - why does it seem to struggle against pitche
JTP: Brandon Valenzuela's Future + Nolan Perry & Shane Greene
Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Leroux to discuss Tyler Heineman's role with the team, Brandon Valenzuela's future and Adam Macko getting sent down to Triple-A. Mitch Bannon (28:10) of the Athletic breaks down the win vs. the Phillies and if we'll learn who the 2026 Blue Jays truly are in the coming weeks. Former MLB Pitcher and All-Star Shane Greene (50:00) joins to discuss his YouTube channel, p
Cease Notches 11 Ks in Jays Walk-off Thriller
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off win vs. the Phillies to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the play of Brandon Valenzuela - how does he continue to raise his game going forward? They also discuss Dylan Cease striking out 11 Phillies in his return from the IL - is that one of the most dominant starts of
JTP: When Will Vladdy "Figure it out" + Blue Jays Prospect Report
Blake Murphy is joined by David Singh to break down the Blue Jays’ loss to the Phillies, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s struggles, and whose slump is more concerning, while also remembering Roy Halladay. Later, Matt Gelb (29:54) discusses the Phillies’ win and Cristopher Sánchez’s dominant season. Later, Geoff Pontes (49:55) shares insights from his latest Blue Jays prospect report. F
Clement Goes Yard Again, Jays Drop Series Opener vs. Phillies
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the top of the order continuing to struggle, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer combine to go 0-for-8 with five strikeouts - should they continue to hit at/near the top of the order? Is the issue with Vladdy Jr. solely mental
JTP: Blue Jays' Controversial Series Win & Phillies Check-In + John Axford
Blake Murphy kicks off Jays Talk+ with former Blue Jays reliever John Axford to discuss the Blue Jays’ series win over the weekend, Gunnar Henderson’s controversial tag attempt, Brandon Valenzuela’s future when Alejandro Kirk returns, Jeff Hoffman’s recent struggles, and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can turn things around (30:40). Later, Todd Zolecki (49:49) checks in on the Phillies and Cristoph
Comeback Kids: Jays Rally for Series Win vs. Orioles
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the young guys making a difference, as both Brandon Valenzuela and Yohendrick Piñango went yard in a big comeback win - should Valenzuela staying on the big league roster be a done deal at this point when Alejandro Kirk returns? When Addison Barge
