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 Leads Jays to Salvage Series vs. Tigers
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Tigers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team taking advantage of a number of errors on the Tigers' end - can they carry that forward vs. the Rangers later in the week? They chat Brandon Valenzuela's usage of ABS challenges, both good and bad, Myles Straw providing
JTP: Jays Blown Out, Injury Takeaways + AL MVP Race
Blake is joined by Blue Jays producer Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays second consecutive loss to the Tigers at home, and the pitching conundrum the team finds itself in amongst all the injuries, before getting into the regression from key players this season. Then, Doyoung-Tom Kim (32:00) discusses working on his Open Command metric, which uses an old-school framework to better capture the ab
Jays Blown Out at Home, Lose Series vs. Tigers
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss vs. the Tigers to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team now being two games back with ten games remaining in the season - is there still time to turn things around? They get into the bullpen outing in this game, the offence going missing vs. Detroit, and John Schneider shuffling the rotation
JTP: Lousy Loss, The Playoff Race & Erik Kratz
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central’s Madison Shipman to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s swing, Kazuma Okamoto showing off his power, and the bullpen deployment after last night’s loss to the Tigers. Afterward, Geoff Seto (31:12), Blue Jays Senior Manager of Youth Baseball, joins to promote the 12th annual Canadian Future Showcase in Vancouver and discuss how the Blue Jays Baseball Academy
Jays Mauled in Late Collapse vs. Tigers
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss vs. the Tigers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the root cause of this loss - was it on the bullpen not executing late, or does this fall on the offence not squeezing out enough runs early against Troy Melton? They also get into John Schneider and how culpable he is for his moves in t
JTP: Vladdy Homers, Tigers Check-In & Ricky Romero
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hitting a home run at Rogers Centre, Dylan Cease’s dipping velocity, and the playoff picture. Michael Baumann (29:28) of FanGraphs touches on all the postseason races as things heat up across the league. Cody Stavenhagen (50:35) of The Athletic provides an update on the Tigers and their winning ways of late, along wi
Jays Crush Orioles to Win Series in Toronto
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming to life with back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning - how critical was it to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hit a home run at the Rogers Centre in 2026? They get into George Springer's long ball as well as his lat
Bateman, Bullpen Battle as Jays Beat Orioles to Even Series
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win vs. the Orioles to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to another big swing from Brett Bateman, who hits his second career home run in as many days - how important has he been to this team's resurgent second half? They discuss Alejandro Kirk blasting another home run as well, and
Jays Get Thumped by Orioles in Series Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting backpicked at first base early on - what happened? They also get into Brett Bateman smashing his first career home run, and chat Max Scherzer allowing six earned runs in the first two innings - can the Jay
JTP: Vladdy’s Problems, Orioles Check-In & Dan Shulman
Blake Murphy is joined by the Score’s Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s problems at the plate and Joe Smith emerging as a key piece. Afterwards, Rob Long (30:42) provides the state of the Baltimore Orioles including how impressed he’s been with Chris Bassitt’s leadership. Following that, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:32) game plans for how to get the most out of Dylan Cease, Ernie C
JTP: Silent Bats, Jake Casey & Jon Morosi
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss the loss to the Athletics, Michael Lorenzen, who could be called up, and more. Following that, Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman (26:14) talks about some of the playoff races down the stretch, Aaron Judge’s return, and Shohei Ohtani’s concerning health status. Afterwards, Jake Casey (52:06) of the Vancouver Canadians discusses the massive p
Jays Bats Go Silent in Sacramento Series Loss
Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss vs. the Athletics to lose the series in Sacramento. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the feeble effort from the offence, as the Jays got shut out in one of the most offensive-friendly environments in all of baseball - why were they so flat? They also get into the continued second-half struggles from Ernie Clement, the baserunnin
JTP: Soriano, Miles Deal in Win + Toronto’s Pitching Plans
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central’s Kevin Pillar to discuss Jose Soriano going deep in a win, Spencer Miles showing promise and Josh Smith impressing with more playing time. Afterwards, Derek VanRiper (30:03) of the Rates & Barrels podcast talks the Brewers and the AL Wild Card race. Following that, Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler (51:20) updates on Texas as they take aim at the fi
Soriano, Miles Shove as Jays Even Series vs. A's
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win vs. the Athletics to even this series at one game apiece in Sacramento! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Soriano and Spencer Miles shoving vs. the Athletics - how important were their performance heading into a bullpen day? He also chats about Josh Smith going yard - does he need to play everyday vs. righties the way he's swinging it
JTP: Tough Loss, Cease’s Arm, Blunders & Sean Casey
Blake Murphy is joined by 11-year MLB veteran John Axford to discuss the loss to the Athletics, Dylan Cease’s arm showing signs of fatigue, costly errors, and how Toronto used its challenges (28:24). Afterwards, MLB Network’s Sean Casey (50:43) stops by to give his thoughts on the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles, and his son Jake playing for the Vancouver Canadians. Lastly, MLB.com’s
Jays Comeback Falls Short vs. Athletics
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Athletics to open the three-game series in Sacramento. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the sloppy play that led to an early 5-1 deficit - is there a way to avoid losing the game on the margins, whether it's wasted ABS challenges or messy baserunning? He also gets into the uneven umpiring on both sides of the plate, Dylan Ceas
JTP: Who’s Grabbing the 3rd AL Wild Card Spot?
Blake Murphy kicks off this week alongside Sportsnet’s Sho Alli (08:41) to discuss Spencer Arrighetti’s outing, Ricky Tiedemann's progress, and his takeaways from the Blue Jays' series victory over the Royals. Next up, Andy McCullough (25:48) of The Athletic breaks down the Angels’ ownership change, veteran pitchers still thriving, and where the Blue Jays sit in the standings. Later, Craig Goldste
Jays Drop Finale vs. Royals, Fall Back to .500
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Royals to wrap up the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the start from Spencer Arrighetti - can the Jays continue to absorb starts like this in the last 18 games of the season? They get into Jesús Sánchez committing another error in the field - even though it didn't cost the team any runs today,
Jays Win Series vs. Royals, Take Hold of Wild Card Spot
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Royals to win the series, move back above .500 and take control of the third wild card spot in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get to the biggest moments of the game, including Kazuma Okamoto's four-hit night with the game-winner as well, the bullpen locking it down for a win after Max Scherzer allowed t
Jays Smash Royals to Open Series, Get Back to .500
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-2 win vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Kansas City! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming through early and often in this game - are they simply more confident right now when it comes to taking swings at the plate? They also get into Jameson Taillon leaving the game after two innings with right forearm
JTP: Jays Take Series in Cleveland + Royals Rematch on the Horizon
Blake is joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to break down the Blue Jays series victory over the Guardians, taking the season series and the tiebreaker over Cleveland. Blake & Madison discuss the Jays mindset throughout this stretch, the offense finding its stride of late, Brett Bateman's impact on the team since being acquired, and Jose Soriano's usage since coming to Toronto, bef
Jays Edge Closer to Playoff Spot, Win Series vs. Guardians
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win vs. the Guardians to win the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays now being a game under .500 and only half a game out of a playoff spot - how important was it to win the season series vs. the Guardians with the AL Wild Card race so tight? They also get into a big game for Nathan Lukes, Vladmir Guerr
JTP: Vladdy's Big Game in Cleveland & Another Dylan Cease Gem
Blake is joined by Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays offensive onslaught in their victory over the Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge game in Cleveland amidst his disappointing season, and Dylan Cease's chase for the AL Cy Young award. Then, Jason Motte (30:43), former big-league pitcher and World Series champion, joins the show to chat about his transition into coaching, his experience wi
Vladdy Jr. Drives in Five, Jays Smash Guardians to Even Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and al
JTP: Jays Start Slow in Cleveland, Angels Sale & WPBL Check-In
Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Guardians in Cleveland. Blake & Ben get into the Jays pitching decisions in the bullpen game, the roster moves leading into the series, before getting into the continued offensive struggles, and the Jays prospects of winning the series with Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano lined up to start th
Jays Get Smoked in Cleveland Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mant
JTP: Playoff Push, Guardians on the Horizon & Checking in on Dunedin
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Zach Worden to break down the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, the AL Wild Card race, and recent bullpen usage. Then, Guardians radio analyst Jim Rosenhaus (24:39) previews Cleveland's series against Toronto. Later, Katie Krall (50:51) discusses key takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and the Cubs' season, before Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster E
Field Access: Max Scherzer, José Soriano, Carlos Delgado, Cito Gaston
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli chats with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (1:46) on the state of pitching in 2026 and his current teammates. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with new Jays starting pitcher José Soriano (13:51) on his evolution as a pitcher and being traded to Toronto at the deadline. Plus, Ben and Sho attend the Hall of
JTP: Jays Sweep the Mariners, Scherzer Strikes & Yankees Take Down Red Sox
Blake is joined by Sportsnet's David Singh to break down the Blue Jays weekend series sweep of the Mariners, and Max Scherzer's best start of the season, before getting into the Jays positive play since the trade deadline as the team pushes for the playoffs. Then, Brandon Wile (34:03) joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' induction into the Blue Jays new Hall of Excellence, and the Red Sox play
A Vintage Mad Max Makes History as Jays Sweep Mariners
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win vs. the Mariners to complete the series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer striking out 10 over seven innings of work, as he passes Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list - what was working for the future Hall of Famer today, and can he keep it up down the s
Jays Celebrate Buck Martinez w/ Comeback Series Win vs. Mariners
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Mariners to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Brett Bateman powering the team with both a slide into home plate to take advantage of an unsuspecting Eduard Bazardo and the RBI single to tie the game - what's his ceiling as a player? They get into Alejandro Kirk providing both the game-wi
Cease Shoves vs. Mariners, Jays Bounce Back in Toronto
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Mariners to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out eight over six innings - is this one of the more dominant seasons by a Jays starting pitcher in recent memory? They discuss the bats waking up, as all of Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs - h
JTP: Diagnosing Toronto’s Offensive Woes & Ernie Whitt
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling to break down what has gone wrong with Toronto’s offence this season. Following that, former Blue Jay Ernie Whitt (30:35) stops by to discuss Buck Martinez Day on Saturday and his MLB career. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:21) looks ahead to the weekends action of Seattle-Toronto, Boston-New York and Tarik Skubal making his return to Detroit. Last
A Royal Beatdown: Jays Crushed in Series Loss vs. KC
Sho Alli and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-2 blowout defeat vs. the Royals to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team getting booed after things got uncompetitive - how much of this falls on the shoulders of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and how much of it falls on the rest of the team? Does the team still have a chance at the playoffs despite the seri
JTP: Chad Dallas Delivers & the AL Wild Card Race
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to talk Chad Dallas’ impressive showing, what he likes about Spencer Arrighetti’s pitching profile and Nathan Lukes' huge home run against the Royals. Following that, Zach Crizer (30:46) of the Bandwagon discusses the Guardians, Twins, and the AL Wild Card race along with what we’ve learned through the additional wild card spots in postseason baseb
Lukes Hits a Nukes as Jays Even Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout win vs. the Royals to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get into Nathan Lukes smashing a three-run bomb - does that make up for the baserunning gaffe from the other night? They discuss a seven-pitcher bullpen day being anchored by Chad Dallas, Louis Varland slamming the door yet again for his 30
JTP: Lousy Game, Erik Kratz & Jays Prospect Dub Gleed
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the errors in the loss to the Royals, Max Scherzer’s outing, and the depleted starting pitching staff. Following that, Jays prospect and New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Dub Gleed (25:02) reflects on the trade to Toronto, finding his power in the minors, and his goals for the remainder of the season. Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz (50:46) stops
Another Messy Loss Sinks Jays in Opener vs. Royals
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to
JTP: Bullpen Trust & Royals Preview + Vernon Wells!
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer’s start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk’s hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who’ve won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) a
JTP: Should Vladdy Move Down the Batting Order?
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to talk about Nathan Lukes’ big time performance on Saturday, Dylan Cease’s start, Jose Soriano and the 6th inning on Sunday and the inconsistent offence from Toronto. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:24) breaks down how the Jays could deploy Spencer Arrighetti for the remainder of the season, Charles McAdoo’s recen
Jays Fall vs. Yankees, Wrap 8-5 Stretch vs. AL East
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Yankees to lose the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence only managing five hits against the Yankees pitching staff - is the lack of a big hit a concerning trend? They discuss José Soriano allowing five earned runs over five innings - should he have been allowed to pitch to the pocket
Cease, Lukes Lift Jays Over Yankees to Even Series
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Yankees to even the series at one game apiece in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes, who had a pinch-hit RBI single and a solo shot that stood up as the game-winner - should he be considered an everyday player at this point? They get into Louis Varland, who rescued this game in the ninth inning for
Jays Lose Tight Series Opener vs. Yankees
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the lack of offence against Cam Schlittler despite forcing six hits and three walks over six innings - what led to their lack of offensive production? They get into Jesús Sánchez still being rolled out there against right-handed pitch
JTP: Matt Wilkinson, Yankees Preview & Are The Jays Back?
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to recap Toronto taking two of three against the Rays, including Daz Cameron’s monster home run and Toronto’s uptick in offensive production. Afterwards, Giants pitcher and Canadian Matt Wilkinson (26:43) reflects on his debut a few days ago, his nickname, “Tugboat,” and his idols growing up. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze Shane Bieb
Jays Go Yard x 3, Bieber Shoves in Series Win vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Rays to win the series at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get into the bats smashing three long balls, one each from Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes, and Daz Cameron - can they stay hot this weekend? They discuss Shane Bieber striking out seven Rays over seven innings of work, Lukes adding a terrific catch late
JTP: Sanchez... Blue Jays Playoff Chances & Rays Preview
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to break down the loss to the Rays where Jesus Sanchez’s 4th inning error opened the floodgates. The Score’s Brandon Wile (27:18) discusses if Sanchez’s defensive miscues should see keep him out of the lineup and the AL Wild Card race. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze the lineups for the series finale and Charles McAdoo’s play in his s
Oh Jesús: Jays Show Fight in Messy Loss vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss vs. the Rays as the series is tied at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to a massive blunder from Jesús Sánchez that led to a huge Rays inning - can the team afford to keep running Sánchez out there if he's also not going to produce consistently on offence? They discuss Max Scherzer's outing - the Sánchez m
JTP: Alejandro Kirk’s Heater & Chris Colabello on Team Culture
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to discuss the win vs. the Rays, Alejandro Kirk’s scorching bat and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits when he returns. Afterwards, Sho and Daniele take your texts looking ahead to the rest of the season (33:17). Following that, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (49:40) discusses Spencer Miles’ innings, Max Scherzer’s outlook and the remaining games vs. t
Captain Kirk Stays Hot, Jays Bats Explode to Beat Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-5 win vs. the Rays to open the series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays' offensive explosion, as they notch 17 hits and three home runs - what about their approach is sustainable through the next 35 games? They also chat Alejandro Kirk's big day with a two-run bomb and a RBI single, José Soriano allowing three
JTP: Rays Check-In, Toronto’s Rotation & Bisons’ Casey Candaele
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to size up the competition and the schedule ahead as the Blue Jays aim to establish themselves in a wild-card position. Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats (25:27) provides an update on the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, their pitching staff, and Junior Caminero. Following that, Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall (49:51) analyzes José So
Field Access: Daulton Varsho, Davis Schneider, Chase Lee
On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with (now former) Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (1:10). Afterwards, Ben also catches up with infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (8:34) and reliever Chase Lee (15:40).
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JTP: Brett Bateman Interview, Dylan Cease Magic & Tommy John’s Legacy
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to chat about the weekend’s action, George Springer’s recent play and more. Fangraphs' Jon Becker (26:02) breaks down the AL East, if he’s buying the Chicago White Sox and whether the Seattle Mariners can rebound. Following that, MLB.com’s David Adler (49:47) discusses Tommy John’s legacy, how Max Scherzer will be remembered and if Dylan Cease i
Cease Hits 200 Ks, Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Yankees in Extras
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out 10 over 6.1 IP to notch his 200th K of the season - has he taken the no. 1 spot in the AL Cy Young rankings with this performance, despite the loss? They get into appearances from Brendon Little and Paul Sewald -
McAdoo About Something: Jays Beat Yankees to Win Series
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win vs. the Yankees to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the youth movement providing a spark in the huge win, including big swings from Charles McAdoo and Brett Bateman, great work behind the plate from Brandon Valenzuela, and get into the major league debut of Ricky Tiedemann - how did the muc
Captain Kirk, Jays Beat Yankees to Open Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out fiv
JTP: Jays Blanked in Series Finale & Getting Set for the Yankees
Blake is joined by Sportsnet producer Chris Black to break down the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox, including Max Scherzer's latest start, the club's ongoing offensive struggles, Brett Bateman's impact since joining the lineup, and Andres Gimenez's stellar play. Next, Apple TV+ analyst Ryan Spilborghs (31:10) previews the Blue Jays-Yankees series, Friday's pitching matchup, and Toronto's re
Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 loss vs. the Red Sox to wrap up the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Max Scherzer allowing just one earned run over five innings of work - can the Jays continue to rely on him down the stretch? They discuss Payton Tolle carving up the Jays lineup, the team's ability when it comes to the ABS challenge s
JTP: Jays Stay Hot in August + Ricky Tiedemann Joins the Show
Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to set up the Blue Jays series finale against the Red Sox, the positive stretch they've been on since the trade deadline, and the acquisition of Paul Sewald off waivers to bolster the bullpen. Then, Michael Baumann (22:08) of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano's first home start as a Blue Jay, the NL wild card race heating up, and the effect
Jays Bats Explode Late to Win Series vs. Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Red Sox to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the late explosion from the Jays offence, including Kazuma Okamoto getting a new life after the Red Sox dropped a foul ball to spark a five-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning - is the team finally looking more consistent? They get into Jo
JTP: Jays Take Consecutive Games + the Future of the Jays Pitching Staff
Blake is joined by Mitch Bannon from The Athletic to break down the Jays second consecutive win over the Red Sox, the play from rookie Brett Bateman in his first stint with the Blue Jays, Spencer Miles collecting his first big league save, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles at the plate. Then, Chris Cotillo (27:33) from MassLive joins the show to further discuss the Red Sox side of th
Bateman, Jays Pick Up Cease to Beat Red Sox Again
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win vs. the Red Sox to ensure a series split in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bats coming through in another comeback win - how do they look like a completely different team? They get into a two-RBI night for the rookie Brett Bateman, an off-night for Dylan Cease in which he still struck out seven over five inning
JTP: Seventh Inning Strange + John Axford & Steve Sladkowski in Studio
Blake is joined by Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, to discuss the Jays win over the Red Sox, the interesting sequence in the seventh inning, and the implications of the confusion on how the game played out, before giving Charles McAdoo his flowers for a home run in his fifth consecutive game. Then, The Athletic's Derek VanRiper (29:44) joins the show to chat about the biggest fantasy st
Jays Overcome Seldom-Seen Rule, Beat Red Sox to Open Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win vs. the Red Sox to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rare rule - Rule 5.09(c)(4), if you're curious - and umpire review in the 7th inning that awarded the Red Sox a late run - did the umpires give the Jays a chance to appeal the play fairly? Did the Red Sox really not know how many outs there we
JTP: Extra Innings Madness, Jays-Red Sox Preview & Canadian Carter Beck
Blake Murphy is joined by freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the Blue Jays eventful weekend series against the Phillies, the vibes of the club following the trade deadline, and the state of the bullpen following a string of extra-inning games. Carter Beck (30:12), first round pick of the Braves from Estevan, Sask., joins Blake to chat about his season with the Augusta GreenJackets, find
Jays Wrap Road Trip in Philly, Comeback Falls Short in Extras
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings loss vs. the Phillies to wrap up the series in Philadelphia. They take your calls and texts, and discuss all that went down in extras, including a laser beam from Nathan Lukes to keep the game tied, some subpar bunting from Brett Bateman and Myles Straw, a bizarre run to first base from Jesús Sánchez on a double play ball, and
Mad Max Hits 10th All-Time in Ks, Jays Win Series vs. Phillies
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 extra-innings win vs. the Phillies to take the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Max Scherzer notching four strikeouts over 5.1 IP to take sole possession of 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3516 Ks - how did Mad Max look against the Phillies, and is there a chance of him hitting ninth place this year with 1
They Don't Ask How: Jays Edge Phillies in Soriano's Debut
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win vs. the Phillies to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the dramatic ending to the game - was Tyler Rogers the right choice late despite rarely throwing in the ninth inning? Did the Jays get lucky with Alejandro Kirk swiping for Trea Turner with his knee on home plate? They get into the debut for José Soriano, g
JTP: Phillies Check-In & Why Didn’t Toronto Add a Deadline Bat?
Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of theScore to discuss why the Blue Jays didn't add a bat at the trade deadline and whether Dylan Cease has a legitimate case to win the AL Cy Young Award. Later, Kevin Pillar (30:03) breaks down José Soriano's arsenal, explains why he's a believer in Josh Smith, and shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's impressive season. Mike Petriello (50:12) of MLB.com
Jays Suffer Demoralizing Extra Innings Loss vs. Cubs
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra-innings loss vs. the Cubs. They take your calls, and discuss the offence going 1-for-19, the first time that's been accomplished in franchise history - how big an opportunity did they just squander? They get into Tyler Rogers not being used in extras, and Louis Varland blowing his first save of the season having allowed the two-run bo
JTP: Jays Prospect Blaine Bullard, Cubs Check-In & Playoffs?
Blake Murphy is joined by freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the comeback win vs. the Astros and whether the Jays are good enough to be a playoff team. Chicago Tribune writer Meghan Montemurro (29:43) talks about the Cubs sweeping the Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong putting the team on his back, and Kevin Gausman's arrival. Following that, Dunedin Blue Jays outfielder Blaine Bullard (50:29
Clement, Sánchez Launch Late Rockets in Jays Series Win
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra innings win vs. the Astros to take the series in Houston! They take your calls, and get right to some late dramatics, including Chase Lee taking the mound in the tenth over Louis Varland, Yordan Álvarez not sliding into second base and getting tagged out in extras, and some late rockets from both Ernie Clement and Jesús Sánchez. Plus,
JTP: Next Steps for Vladdy, Soriano’s Upside & Farm Analysis
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays Central’s Madison Shipman to discuss Chad Dallas’ innings, Alejandro Kirk’s swing, and Ross Atkins’ comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (24:41) of Baseball America shares his intrigue about Jays prospect Dasan Hill and the recent impress track record of Toronto’s drafting. Following that, Lance Brozdowski (49:53) explains why the
Jays Lose Yesavage to Injury, Houston Beats Dallas to Even Series
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is evened at one game apiece in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to Trey Yesavage departing the game after two innings with left knee discomfort - we hear from John Schneider post-game on the injury and how concerning it is moving forward. They discuss Chad Dallas' job in relief, and once ag
JTP: Nervous Deadline Locker Room, New Blue Jays & Josh Reddick
Blake Murphy is joined by the Athletic’s Keith Law to discuss Toronto deciding to move Arjun Nimmala and what they got in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Following that, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (29:51) discusses the tense locker room on Deadline Day and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Later, FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski (51:53) talks the Braves, Yankees and other teams that stood out from the
Jays Edge Astros, Put Deadline Mania in Rearview
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr
Grading Jays' Deadline Moves + Ross Atkins Speaks to the Media
On a special post-trade deadline edition of Blue Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a look at the deadline moves of the Jays. He takes your texts: after a bevy of moves made right up until the wire this year, what's your letter grade for the players brought in and the players traded? We hear Ross Atkins speak to the media following the conclusion of the deadline itself (2:08), and afterwards, Sho brings on
JTP Trade Deadline Show Part 2: Ryan Dempster, Adam Macko Dealt & Toronto’s Plans
Blake Murphy is joined by Ryan Dempster of Intentional Talk to take us inside what Deadline Day is like for a player, and the intrigue behind Jose Soriano. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (20:03) talks the return for Kevin Gausman, prospect evaluation within organizational development strengths, playoff roster building and the latest intel from the Blue Jays. Later, Jon Becker (45:40) talks
JTP Trade Deadline Show: A Farewell to Gausman & Welcoming Soriano
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Kevin Gausman’s tenure in Toronto, the acquisition of Jose Soriano and what’s ahead for the Blue Jays at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (22:09) of FanGraphs discusses Luis Garcia Jr. heading to the Yankees and why the Nationals like their return. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic pops in to reflect on Tarik Skubal’s
Jays Lose Finale vs. Cards as Trade Deadline Nears
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Cardinals to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the in-game storylines, including Max Scherzer notching a quality start at the Dome, while Louis Varland looked uncharacteristically shaky in a tough ninth inning. With no more games to go before the trade deadline, is the team firmly a sel
More Than Meets The Eye: Jays Win Series vs. Cardinals
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, includin
