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
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
Clement's Big Day Propels Jays to Win vs. Orioles
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Orioles to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game's biggest star in Ernie Clement - how important is it to see him bring back his terrific defence alongside some timely hitting? Should he be the Jays position player headed to Philadelphia for the 2026 All-Star Gam
Jays Demolished by Orioles in Series Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-3 loss vs. the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts - what happened with Trey Yesavage in the sixth inning? Was John Schneider culpable for not having someone up in the bullpen sooner, or is that hindsight? They also get into the team not executing the little things well - is t
JTP: Jays Avoid Sweep, Orioles Preview, Kevin Pillar & Pride Night
Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden of the Bird’s Eye View podcast to talk about Chad Dallas’ outing, Toronto’s approach at the plate and some of the intriguing prospects in the farm system. Following that, MASN’s Rob Long (30:31) discusses the Baltimore Orioles heading into their weekend series against the Blue Jays. Blue Jays Central’s Kevin Pillar (49:39) breaks down how Toronto got to Chris
Final Sale: Jays Beat Braves to Salvage Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Braves to wrap up the road trip with a win in Atlanta! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming through with ten hits, two walks, and three earned runs off Chris Sale - what makes them so good against the upper echelon of MLB pitching? They debate the usage of Louis Varland late in the game - should he sim
JTP: Runners Stranded & DJing At the Rogers Centre
Blake Murphy discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s decision to challenge a strike in the first inning. Arden Zwelling (10:46) joins from Atlanta to break down the Blue Jays' plan for Simeon Woods Richardson and last night’s loss to the Braves. Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins to discuss Davis Schneider’s crazy walk rate with the Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays DJ Richie Guzman (49:59) pops by to discuss the
Jays Losing Streak Hits Four in Atlanta
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Braves to lose the series in Atlanta. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence once again failing to wake up against Grant Holmes and the Braves pitching staff - what more can be done to fix this? Should John Schneider shoulder more of this blame, or is he doing all he can at this point? They get into the outing
JTP: Gausman Takes Blame, Prospect Report & Kevin Morby
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the loss to the Braves, Kevin Gausman blaming himself and Toronto’s continued struggles at the plate. Afterwards, Derek VanRiper (29:36) of the Athletic chats about projecting upside in fantasy baseball and Jacob Misorowski. Following that, Doug Fox (49:58) of the “Future Blue Jays Newsletter” joins to discuss the progress of Cha
Jays Edged by Braves, Lose Third Straight Game
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Braves to open the three-game series in Atlanta. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence continuing to have huge variances - what went into some of the late swing decisions against Bryce Elder and the Braves bullpen? They get into Kevin Gausman allowing four earned runs over six innings while also striking out e
JTP: Braves Preview, Varsho’s Swing Changes & Jon Morosi
Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of Fangraphs to talk Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Eric Smith (27:51) pop by to analyze the decision to use Jeff Hoffman in the 9th on Saturday and the week ahead for Toronto. Jon Morosi (51:09) of MLB Network joins to talk Jacob deGrom’s legacy, where Toronto stands in the AL East and more. Lastly, Jesus Cano (1:
JTP: Injured Pitching Rotation, Jeff Francoeur & Nolan Ryan Bio
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to recap the 4-game series vs. the Orioles including Jeff Hoffman’s 9th inning on Saturday, Jesus Sanchez’s freak injury and the Blue Jays banged up starting pitching rotation. Afterwards, Braves analyst Jeff Francoeur (31:07) talks Toronto’s bats and previews Atlanta heading into their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Bryce Whitlow (49:49), Hall of Pretty Go
Field Access: Myles Straw, Trey Yesavage, Tommy Nance, Spencer Horwitz
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with outfielder Myles Straw (1:59), starter Trey Yesavage (8:34), and reliever Tommy Nance (13:21). Afterwards, with the Pirates recently in town, Ben also speaks to former Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz (29:47).
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Jays Wrap May w/ Series Split in Baltimore
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 loss vs. the Orioles to wrap up a series split in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and discuss how the series ended at Camden Yards - despite a split, does the result still feel a little negative given how the team played over the last 48 hours? They get into Jesús Sánchez being hit by a baseball thrown from the right field stands
Ninth Inning Nightmare: Late Hoffman Collapse Sinks Jays
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' stunning 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Orioles in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the biggest story of the game: Jeff Hoffman melting down in the bottom of the ninth, as he allowed six straight batters to reach in the loss. How much can the blame be shared between Hoffman himself, manager John Schneider for not pulling h
Jays Get Back to .500 Behind Biggest Comeback of 2026
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 comeback win over the Orioles to guarantee a series split, and to finally get back to .500 on the season! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game turning on swings from Kazuma Okamoto, Charles McAdoo, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - was that the biggest swing from Vladdy Jr. in the last month? How impressive was McAdoo's home run
JTP: More Wins, Labour Talks & Curtis Granderson
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to talk Adam Macko, Patrick Corbin and Toronto’s recent play. Former Blue Jay Curtis Granderson (25:25) talks his time with Toronto, wrestling and bouncing back after a World Series appearance. Ben Clemens (49:54) of Fangraphs gives his thoughts on Toronto, the state of hitting in the MLB and labour negotiations. Lastly, NBC’s John Fanta (1:24:57)
Finding a Way: Jays Beat Orioles to Win Third Straight Game
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the defence and pitching saving the Jays yet again - how important was Andrés Giménez on both sides of the ball in this one? They discuss the play of the youngsters, including Yohendrick Piñango working a bases-loaded walk and Brandon
JTP: Series Win, Roster Moves & Chris Collabello
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to talk about Spencer Miles, what Jesus Sanchez has offered, Charles McAdoo getting called-up from Triple-A and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Jon Becker (30:13) breaks down where CBA negotiations stand. MASN’s Melanie Newman (50:27) comes by to discuss Craig Albernaz’s coaching performance in his first season with the Orioles, Chris Bassitt on Baltim
Big Oak, Bullpen Lead Jays to Series Win vs. Marlins
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Marlins to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays taking care of the basepaths, as Tyler Heineman, Ernie Clement, and Andrés Giménez combined to mow down a number of Marlins runners - was that a result of a concerted effort to clean things up? They also get into Eury Pérez vs. the Jays d
JTP: Bats Come Alive, Spencer Miles Interview & Nick Wilson
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne sub in to recap last night’s shellacking of the Miami Marlins where the bullpen day prevailed, Jesus Sanchez hit a grand slam and Yohendrick Pinango homered. Sho Alli talks to Spencer Miles (33:37) about his season so far and the guys discuss the success of the bullpen day. Afterwards, Jomboy Media’s Chris Rose (49:47) pops in to talk about the state of the American Lea
Sweet Jesús: Jays Smash Marlins to Even Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Marlins to even the series at two games apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence, which blasted three home runs all off Marlins starter Sandy Alcántara! They discuss all three bombs, including Ernie Clement smashing another ball above the strike zone, Yohendrick Piñango making up for some errors the n
JTP: Tough Errors & Jays Prospect Sean Keys
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman to discuss Yohendrick Pinango’s errors in the outfield, Trey Yesavage’s start and Nathan Lukes’ return. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Infielder Sean Keys (29:00) chats with Blake about his season so far, hitting discipline, and his next steps. Fangraphs’ David Laurila (52:02) discuses Nathan Lukes and talking hitting with Bryce Harper. Lastly, Fangraph
Jays Thumped by Marlins in Series Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. the Marlins to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the messy baseball on display at the Rogers Centre - have opinions changed on Yohendrick Piñango after a few misplays in the field? They also discuss the lack of offence on the Jays part, the outing from Trey Yesavage, the usage o
JTP: Vladdy Gets Dinged, John Axford In-Studio & Bautista/Encarnacion Interview
Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss the injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., etiquette around retribution for hitting star players, Louis Varland in the closer role and more (31:31). Afterwards, 15-Year MLB veteran Jeff Nelson (50:32) joins to talk about the Canadians on the Marlins, Miami’s starting pitching, and his own career. Following that, Blake plays his
The Blue Jays & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Pirates to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the moments that saw both Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. depart the game in the top and bottom of the fifth inning respectively. What's the prognosis on their injuries, and what could the fallout be for each should they be forced t
It's Corbin' Time: Jays Thump Pirates to Win Series
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win vs. the Pirates to secure a series win in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Patrick Corbin, who notched seven strikeouts and allowed only one run over six innings of work - how did he outduel Paul Skenes, and was that his best outing as a Blue Jay? They get into the offence, including Jesús Sánchez knocking home
Gausman, Jays Erupt Late to Plunder Pirates
Sho Alli and Jeff Blair break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Pirates to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Yohendrick Piñango continuing to look great - after smashing another two-run double to give the Jays an early lead, what does his spot look like when more players get healthy? They get into Kevin Gausman allowing just one earned run over 6
JTP: Bullpen Day Works, State of Pirates & Cricket Day At The Park
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s David Singh to talk Spencer Miles, Adam Macko and Toronto winning the final 2 games of their 4-game set vs. New York. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement (32:02) joins to preview Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bobby Wagner (49:56) of Tipping Pitches pops by to discuss Bo Bichette and the New York Mets, as well as CBA negoti
Going the Extra Mile(s): Jays Bullpen Shuts Down Yankees
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Yankees to ensure a series split in New York! They take your calls and texts, and discuss a sterling effort from the Jays bullpen, as they struck out 14 batters over the game. They chat about Spencer Miles, who struck out six over 4.1 IP - what does his potential look like given what he's shown so far? Plus, they get into Jeff
JTP: Berrios News, Yesavage Shoves in NY & Jon Morosi
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to break down the win against the Yankees and Jose Berrios undergoing Tommy John surgery. RJ Schreck (29:56) of the Buffalo Bisons describes the keys to making it to the Majors and his swing decision-making process. Following that, Jon Morosi (52:00) of MLB Network discusses why he thinks Trey Yesavage is poised for greatness and the Mariners’ starting-rot
Jays Edge Yankees in Trey-mendous Pitcher's Duel
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Yankees in New York! He takes your texts, and gets right to Trey Yesavage, who struck out eight over six innings of work as he outduels Cam Schlittler - after his best start of the year, what's next for the young starter? He also discusses the performance of the bullpen to lock down the game, and gets into the offence scratching across two runs,
JTP: Another L in the Bronx + Joe Siddall & Erik Kratz
Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Siddall to discuss the 9th inning in Toronto’s 5-4 loss to the Yankees, Dylan Cease’s odd walk issues and more. Afterwards, Michael Clair (29:31) joins to discuss his new book and Adam Macko’s outings with Toronto. Following that, Erik Kratz (50:57) of Foul Territory pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around key storylines in the MLB. Lastly, Blake takes your texts
Jays Fall One Run Short in Second Straight Loss vs. Yankees
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Yankees in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence unable to scratch across the game-tying runs late for the second straight game - why is the team seemingly unable to do the little things right the way they did in 2025? Plus, they discuss the late-game at-bats from George Springer and Vladimir Gu
JTP: The Number Behind Toronto’s Quiet Bats & Ron Darling
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s at-bats vs. David Bednar and the loss to the Yankees. They also break down why Toronto’s chase rate has skyrocketed and Dylan Cease’s lethal two-pitch combo (35:03). Afterwards, Brian Page (51:12) of Rapsodo discusses how they help players analyze data and their roles in injury prevention in ba
Jays Lose a Wild Series Opener in the Bronx
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss vs. the Yankees to open the four-game series in New York. They take your texts, and get right to the bullpen management - was Yariel Rodríguez the right move in the seventh inning for the top of the Yankees order? They discuss some ugly swings from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the game on the line in the ninth inning
JTP: Pinango’s Bat, Yankees Up Next & A Vladdy Turnaround?
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling in-studio to talk the Tigers series, Yohendrick Pinango’s hitting, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run, Brandon Valenzuela’s play since Alejandro Kirk went down and more. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen (52:49) checks in to contextualize the Detroit Tigers’ recent struggles, injuries depleting the roster and reasons for optimism. Afterwards, Emmanu
The Wizard of Gaus Leads Jays to Series Win vs. Tigers
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Tigers to win the series in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting moved up to the two-hole and launching a home run in his first at-bat - can Vladdy build on this heading into the Yankees series? They discuss Daulton Varsho continuing to look good with a double and RBI triple, get int
Piñango Goes Yard, Jays Bullpen Locks Down Win vs. Tigers
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win in extra innings vs. the Tigers to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Yohendrick Piñango launching his first MLB home run while Spencer Miles shoves over 3.2 IP in a bulk outing on a bullpen day - what could their roles look like going forward? Could Piñango continue to hit near the top of th
Hoffman, Jays' Offence Mauled by Tigers
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss vs. the Tigers to kick off the three-game series in Detroit. They take your calls and texts, and debate what was the primary cause of tonight's loss, Jeff Hoffman or the bats going quiet in an impromptu Tigers bullpen day? What do you do with Hoffman moving forward, and how do the bats wake up after continuing to be quiet? Plu
JTP: Big 3-Game Set Vs. Tigers & Bisons Check-In
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to talk Spencer Miles, the state of the Blue Jays and keys to Toronto winning their 3-game set. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro (32:22) updates on Chad Dallas, CJ Van Eyck, Brendon Little, and others we might see with the big club soon.
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JTP: Ceasing the Moment, Varsho’s GS, & Ryan Spilborghs
Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of The Score to discuss Dylan Cease’s outing, Daulton Varsho’s Grand Slam and more. Afterwards, Ryan Spilborghs (30:58) of Apple TV pops in to talk Trey Yesavage, the Detroit Tigers and the latest on the Colorado Rockies.
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Varsh-OMG: Jays Walk Off Rays to Wrap Homestand
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to one of the biggest swings of the season, a Daulton Varsho walk-off grand slam in extra innings! How important is it that the team avoided a second straight sweep at the hands of the Rays heading into an off-day? Could this be the turn
JTP: Vladdy’s Struggles w/ Vernon Wells & The Pitching Ninja
Blake Murphy is joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss the impact of injuries on a lineup, Vladdy’s struggles at the plate, and hitting conversations with Carlos Delgado and Alex Rios. Afterwards, Rob Friedman (30:42) discusses his book “Unhittable”, fastball variance and plenty more.
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Rally Falls Short in Extras, Jays Lose Series vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss in extra innings vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre to also lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the difference between these two teams - is there a stark difference between the Blue Jays and Rays even at this point of the season? They get into the offence only notching one hit off Shane McClanahan, wh
JTP: Vladdy’s Hitting Woes, Lauer DFA’d & Rising Rays
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to break down Vladimir Guerrero missing power, Kevin Gausman’s off outing and the significance of Toronto’s ace hitting 2000 career strikeouts. Afterwards, Rays broadcasting legend Dewayne Staats (33:28) joins to talk about Chandler Simpson’s impact and Kevin Cash getting the best out of his teams.
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Giménez Goes Yard Twice, Jays Falter vs. Rays in Toronto
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss vs. the Rays to kick off the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman, as he notched his 2000th career strikeout but also gave up six earned runs over 4.2 IP - was there anything to him having back-to-back starts both against the Rays? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going 0-for-4 - des
JTP: We’re Back + John Axford In-Studio!
Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss the weekend series vs. the Los Angeles Angels, Spencer Miles’ outing, Eric Lauer’s struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season and plenty more.
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Jays Stymied by Angels in Series Finale
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Angels in the series finale at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Eric Lauer giving up six earned runs in five innings of work despite not getting the start - if he can't get it together, is his time as a Blue Jay potentially coming to an end? Who are some good options in the system that could repla
Jays Smash Angels to Win Series in Toronto
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 14-1 win over the Angels to secure a series victory in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big day for Brandon Valenzuela, who blasted a three-run bomb amidst his first career four-hit day - what does the future look like for Valenzuela vs. Tyler Heineman when Alejandro Kirk returns later in the season? They also discu
Jays Cease Slide, Edge Angels in Series Opener
Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win vs. the Angels to kick off the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the man of the hour, Dylan Cease, who struck out ten over seven innings of work - after two straight starts of seven innings (and few walks), has he turned the corner? Plus, Jeff also gets into Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland slamming the door, and
Field Access: Patrick Corbin, Tyler Heineman, Joe Mantiply, Vernon Wells
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (1:55) and reliever Joe Mantiply (13:35), while Sho Alli speaks to catcher Tyler Heineman (7:59). Afterwards, Sho catches up with three-time All-Star and longtime Jays slugger Vernon Wells (19:03).
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Jays Swept Away by Rays, Losing Streak Hits Four
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout loss vs. the Rays as the losing streak hits four in a row. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the lifeless at-bats for most of the game - how do they turn this around? They get into the start for Patrick Corbin, the struggles of Davis Schneider, what Ernie Clement is as a player and where he's best suited to play, and the i
Jays Blow Late Lead, Lose Series vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Rays to also lose the series down in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and get right to that fateful eighth inning - should Louis Varland have been deployed against the meat of the Rays order over Rogers? How much blame does Rogers deserve for that inning? Plus, they discuss Brandon Valenzuela's up-and-down game, Yohendr
Meet the New Trop, Same as the Old Trop
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Rays in the series opener down at Tropicana Field. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence spraying ten hits but only managing to score one run - when will the power come more consistently? They discuss the approach against Nick Martinez and the Rays bullpen, the usage of the Jays bullpen on the other side, Vlad
Jays Settle for Series Split vs. Twins in Minnesota
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Twins to wrap up the four-game series in Minnesota with a series split. They take your calls and texts, and discuss one of the highest leverage moments of the game in Tyler Heineman not being pinch hit for with the bases loaded in the sixth inning - why wasn't he removed in that moment, only to be taken out of the game in the b
Target (Field) Practice: Jays Explode Late to Crush Twins
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Twins in the third game of this four-game series at Target Field in Minnesota! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team scoring eight runs in the eighth inning to blow the game open - how important has Kazuma Okamoto continued to be? They discuss Myles Straw's big day, Lenyn Sosa and Davis Schneider both contr
Big Oak Blasts a Pair of Bombs, Jays Even Series vs. Twins
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Twins in the second game of this four-game series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Kazuma Okamoto blasting a pair of home runs, his first career MLB multi-home run game! They discuss his offensive bounce-back, how he looks less tentative, and what his role could be going forward - how much does this help Vladimir Gu
Jays Unravel Late, Drop Series Opener vs. Twins
Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Twins to open the four-game series in Minnesota. He takes your texts, and gets to Kevin Gausman's struggles on a cold night at Target Field - when he doesn't have either the splitter or slider working, what can Gausman do to get by to opposing batters? Plus, he gets into a quiet night for the bats, a tough evening for both the defence and the
Jays Rough Up Red Sox for Third Straight Series Win
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Red Sox to win both the game and a third straight series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting on base four times in the win - how big has Vladdy been, even without big-time power so far this season? They discuss Brandon Valenzuela smashing his second home run of the season, Ernie Clement with
Happy Trey Day: Yesavage Impresses in Season Debut
Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Trey Yesavage, who did not allow a run over 5.1 IP - despite a lack of strikeouts, have reinforcements officially arrived? Jeff also discusses a big night for Kazuma Okamoto - is he finally finding his groove? Plus, he gets into the bullpen locking d
Jays Bats Blanked by Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener down at the Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and get right to the offence getting on base three total times (two hits and a walk) - how much credit does Ranger Suárez deserve, and how much blame do the bats deserve on the other side? Plus, they get to Dylan Cease allowing four earned runs over 5
Field Access: Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, Dylan Cease, Brandon Valenzuela
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with outfielder Nathan Lukes (2:22) second baseman Ernie Clement (7:12), and starting pitcher Dylan Cease (11:37). Afterwards, Sho Alli chats with newly promoted catcher Brandon Valenzuela (16:23).
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Sánchez, Varland Lead Jays to Second Straight Series Win
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Guardians at the Rogers Centre for a second straight series win! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big day for Jesús Sánchez, who had three of the team's four runs today - can he continue to be a big contributor in the middle of the order? They discuss Louis Varland shutting down the Guardians for a second st
Big Oak Goes Yard (Again), Jays Even Series vs. Guardians
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Guardians to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the second career save for Louis Varland, who (despite some traffic) slammed the door to wrap up the win - why is the ninth inning so different for relievers? They get into Kazuma Okamoto's big game, including a home run and a bases load
Mad Max Crushed Early, Jays Lose Opener vs. Guardians
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 loss vs. the Guardians in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer allowing seven earned runs over 2.1 IP - should he have been pulled sooner to give the waking bats a chance? What is his role going forward if he can't be a member of the starting rotation with Trey Yesavage and José Berríos on the
Bullpen Hit Late, Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Angels
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Angels to wrap up the road trip in California. They take your calls and texts, and get into the outing from Eric Lauer - was there anything to the tape that was on his neck amidst a low-velo start? What does the future look like for Lauer with reinforcements on their way for both the rotation and bullpen? They also discuss the
Varland to the Rescue, Jays Win Series vs. Angels
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Angels to win their second series of the year! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the end of the game, as Jeff Hoffman loads the bases and was lifted for Louis Varland, who notched his first major league save - what is Hoffman's role if it's not a high leverage one? They also discuss Patrick Corbin's five innings
Vladdy Jr. Goes Yard, Jays Thump Angels in Anaheim
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Angels to open the three-game series in Anaheim! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run bomb off Reid Detmers early on - how important is it for him to continue to lead the way offensively? They also chat about Nathan Lukes' pinch-hit RBI single, the baserunning from Myles Straw, and 12 Ks fo
Lukes, Okamoto Lead Jays to Offensive Explosion in Arizona
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Arizona! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the eight runs scored in the top of the first inning - how important was it for Nathan Lukes and Kazuma Okamoto to have breakthrough games (especially with the bases loaded)? They discuss the outing for Kevin Gausman, who had some
Hoffman Gets Slammed Late, Jays Lose Sixth Straight Series
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 loss vs. the Diamondbacks in Arizona to lose the series, their sixth straight series loss. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman loading the bases with none out in the eighth inning, only to promptly give up a grand slam to Corbin Carroll. After already being removed from the closer role, what else can be done? Is h
Jays Lose Varsho to Injury, Drop Series Opener vs. Diamondbacks
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to start the series in Arizona. He takes your texts, and gets right to the Daulton Varsho injury in the third inning - how has the team continued to sustain such a huge amount of injuries this early in the year? Is it time to panic? He also discusses the team's uncharacteristic errors, including a tough one from Vladimir Guerrero Jr
Jays Drop Finale vs. Brewers, Lose Fifth Straight Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Brewers to lose the series, their fifth straight series loss. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bats staying quiet for a second straight game. Was this Brandon Sproat looking good, or does this fall solely on the Jays offence? Should Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shoulder some more blame for not having as much power
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