Best Bluejay Podcasts (2024)

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NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com | Bluejays Baseball - 6.10.24 0:51

4h ago0:51

0:51

Highlights from around Northeast Wisconsin, in (about) a minute! Brought to you by AppletonSportsPage.com Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast. Big thanks to Diggstown for the music! _______________________…

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Back Due To Popular Demand! #BlueJays 45:04

15d ago45:04

45:04

🎙️ Home Run Jacket Revival: Blue Jays' Turning Point? ⚾👕 This week, we dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' long-awaited return of the home run jacket. Is this symbolic gesture the key to the team lifting off and playing better baseball? 🔍 Analyze the Blue Jays' recent series performances, including their weekend series loss against the Rays and their …

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Jays Bats Break Through, Bullpen Blanks Guardians 47:04

19m ago47:04

47:04

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 win over the Guardians to even the series at one game apiece! They take your texts, and get right to the performance of all six relievers including both Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis. How has Francis' splitter allowed him to pitch more to lefties? What will the plan look like when Y…

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Jays Bats Shut Down by Guardians in Series Opener 24:23

15h ago24:23

24:23

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Guardians in the series opener down at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence no-showing once again - what's it going to take to get them going, if an opposing starter who has an ERA of 5.57 isn't going to do it? They discuss the 5.1 IP from Kevin …

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JTP: Critical Games + The Guardians Coming to Town 1:39:47

1h ago1:39:47

1:39:47

Blake Murphy is joined by Maurie Sherman to discuss Pride Night at the Rogers Centre. Erik Kratz discusses the Guardians and why this upcoming stretch will inform the rest of the Blue Jays season (17:59). Doug Fox discusses Addison Barger, if Adam Macko is ready for the next jump (49:47) and other prospects in the Blue Jays system (1:08:54). The vi…

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Mixed Signals and Stumbling Offense Continues 1:10:32

3h ago1:10:32

1:10:32

🔵 Tonight’s Live Recording: Blue Jays Bar Room Chat! ⚾ 🎙️ Blue Jays fans, it’s time for a heart-to-heart. Join us live tonight for an unfiltered discussion on our team’s offensive slump, the buzz around Cavan Biggio’s trade, and the big question: Are we buying or selling at the trade deadline? 🔄 💬 We’re diving deep into all this and more on Jay Bir…

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JTP: Brewers Double Steal + Bo’s Struggles 1:39:51

26m ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap the Blue Jays’ rally falling short vs. the Brewers. Kiley McDaniel discusses the state of the Blue Jays front office (25:14). In the last hour, Blake and Chris Black dive deep into the Brewers’ double steal (55:06) and what’s behind Bo Bichette’s odd season (1:16:32). The views and opinions express…

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Kim (Willems) Mauthe from Mile Of Music! 1:40:42

1d ago1:40:42

1:40:42

Joe & Tosh sit down with Kim (Willems) Mauthe, the social media specialist at Willems Marketing, the entity behind Appleton's successful Mile of Music Festival! Kim pulls back the curtain on some of the planning and procedures of making MoM! Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten! The great baseball umpir…

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Jays' Comeback Bid Falls Short vs. Brewers 54:37

1h ago54:37

54:37

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Milwaukee. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence - after sputtering for most of the game, were all the right decisions made when the team made a comeback bid in the ninth inning? What was up with Alejandro Kirk's throw i…

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JTP: Jays Upgrades + Shawn Michaels 1:39:46

1d ago1:39:46

1:39:46

Blake Murphy breaks down the win vs. the Brewers and is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss how Blue Jays management could approach the trade deadline (49:46). Pitching prospect Adam Macko comes on to elaborate on how he learned he was becoming a Blue Jay (28:59) and why he’s exactly where he wants to be. In the final segment, WWE Hall of Fame…

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Kikuchi, García Blank Brewers to Even Series 25:40

31m ago25:40

25:40

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Brewers to even the series in Milwaukee! They take your calls and get right to the outing from Yusei Kikuchi - he battled all night, but still allowed no runs over five innings of work. How impressive were those efforts given that he had thrown 50 pitches midway through the seco…

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JTP: More Shaky Offence, Inside Manoah’s Injury & Eric Thames 1:39:40

1h ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Blake Murphy opens the show alongside Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to discuss the lack of power in the Blue Jays lineup. Next up, Derek VanRiper of The Athletic gives his take on the Blue Jays and provides the state of the Brewers (28:50). Later, Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi outlines how Alek Manoah reacted to the news he required season-ending surgery an…

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Jays Offence Gets Shut Down (Again) in Milwaukee 25:14

2h ago25:14

25:14

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Milwaukee. They take your calls, and get right to the anemic offence - outside of the Alejandro Kirk home run, how did Colin Rea shut down the offence? Why does it continue to struggle? They get into the 5.2 IP from José Berríos and his p…

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The Cavan Biggio era has come to an end 35:15

6h ago35:15

35:15

In what will be their last-ever trip to the Oakland Coliseum, the Toronto Blue Jays took care of business and won two of three games during their weekend series with the Athletics. We talked about the excellent pitching performances the Blue Jays got, highlighted by Kevin Gausman throwing the first complete game shutout of his Major League Career. …

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JTP: Kikuchi’s Body Check + Ashley Stephenson 1:39:48

1h ago1:39:48

1:39:48

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath & Caleb Joseph to discuss the weekend series vs. the Athletics, Yusei Kikuchi’s blunder and Cavan Biggio getting DFA’d (29:57). Tim Dillard comes on to discuss the Brewers and his transition from the mound to broadcasting (49:48). In the final segment, 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ashley Ste…

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IKF Gets Straight A's, Jays Win Series in Oakland 29:40

18h ago29:40

29:40

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Athletics to grab a series win in their final ever trip to the Coliseum in Oakland! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the five RBI knocked in from Isiah Kiner-Falefa - should he be moved up in the order, or is he good where he is? After Shohei Ohtani, is it fair to say IKF might be one o…

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Kevin Gausman Dominates in Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout 43:41

1d ago43:41

43:41

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win over the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dominant performance from Kevin Gausman, who throws his first nine-inning complete game, and his first career shutout as well, all coming in his 273rd career start. They discuss…

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Biggio Gets DFA'd, Jays Get Walked Off in Oakland 35:35

4d ago35:35

35:35

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss to the Athletics in Oakland, a walk-off defeat at the hands of JJ Bleday. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the offence getting shut out - how did they get baffled by Hogan Harris for six innings? He gets into the eight innings of one-run ball from Chris Bassitt - as great as it was, can the t…

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Blue Jays split with O's, All-Star talk, Luis Robert Jr. available, and more! 54:32

2h ago54:32

54:32

After getting hammered in the first two games of this week's four-game set with the high-flying Baltimore Orioles, the Blue Jays battled back with a pair of victories to earn a split with their AL East rivals. We talked about the good and bad from the series with Baltimore, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa's walk-off single, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s con…

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JTP: A Big Win + Horwitz Getting the Call? 1:39:59

7d ago1:39:59

1:39:59

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t comfortable with where the Blue Jays sit and splitting the Orioles series. Justin Choi explains why the ‘kitchen sink’ is back for pitchers (30:38) and Pat Malacaro provides the latest from the Buffalo Bisons, including the chances of Spencer Hortwitz getting calle…

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A Roller Coaster Season Does Not Quite Summarize It 1:06:52

2d ago1:06:52

1:06:52

The Toronto Blue Jays managed to pull off a split of the Baltimore Orioles and have won 2 of their last series. Is this team on an up trend or is this just the latest tease of talent this team has? 🔷 This Week’s Blue Jays Podcast: Playoffs or Rebuild? ⚾ 🎙️ Dive into the latest episode as we dissect the Toronto Blue Jays season. Are we witnessing th…

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Vladdy Goes Yard, Jays Split Series vs. Orioles 1:08:55

5d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Orioles to wrap up a split of the four-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run shot - are things turning around for him? They get into the team's ability to string together hits, Vladdy included, and…

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JTP: Jays Win + a Deep Dive Into MLB Baseballs 1:39:47

6d ago1:39:47

1:39:47

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to recap the win vs. the Orioles. Tanner McGrath explains what he learned while researching hitters who sustain low strikeout rates despite high whiff rates (31:35). In the final segment, Dr. Meredith Wills discusses what she has learned about baseballs through the lens of astrophysics (1:14:08). The views …

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Kimberly Wrestling w/ Jordan Weinzetl 1:17:51

1d ago1:17:51

1:17:51

We get back on the mat with Kimberly's Boys and Girls wrestling coach, Jordan Weinzetl! Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten! Aaron Kampman received the Red Smith Award at the Red Smith Banquet in 1999! Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and sub…

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Night Mode Reactivated: IKF Delivers in the Ninth 26:31

1d ago26:31

26:31

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off win over the Orioles at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the Isiah Kiner-Falefa game-winner - has he actually been one of the team's better hitters lately? They discuss the six innings of two-run ball from José Berríos to keep the team in it, and get to the bullp…

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How Creighton, Nebraska will look different in 2024, NBA draft notebook 40:43

2d ago40:43

40:43

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss Creighton and Nebraska men's basketball news that have transpired during the summer thus far. The guys break down the Huskers latest transfer signing in UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel and what he adds to NU's rotation before diving into a CU-heavy episode. Jon and Wilson…

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JTP: Where Did It Go Wrong + Trevor May 1:39:50

2d ago1:39:50

1:39:50

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith in-studio to discuss the loss to the Orioles and the front-office decisions each team has made over the past few seasons (26:34). Afterwards, Hannah Keyser discusses the Yankees (49:49) and changes she wants to see to the MLB All-Star festivities. In the final segment, Blake Murphy speaks to Trevor May …

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Death, Taxes, and Ryan Mountcastle vs. the Jays 34:43

3d ago34:43

34:43

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the Orioles at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence getting shut down by Corbin Burnes - was anyone surprised given the apparent pitching mismatch? They discuss the opening stint from Trevor Richards - has he earned his spot as a trusted member of th…

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JTP: An Orioles Reality Check 1:39:52

7d ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to recap the loss to the Orioles and the lack of options for the Blue Jays to get consistent hitting. Jake Mirtz gives his thoughts on the state of the Blue Jays (30:27) while Shi Davidi discusses the urgency inside the clubhouse and what the loss to Baltimore showed (49:55). In the final segment, Geoff Arnold …

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Night Mode Deactivated: Orioles Thump Jays in Series Opener 33:17

4d ago33:17

33:17

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss to the Orioles to kick off the four-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and discuss the outing from Kevin Gausman - any cause for concern after he gave up six earned runs vs. the Orioles? They also get into the offence largely no-showing once again - can a Vladimir G…

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Jordan Romano injured, Vladdy at third base, and more 36:28

12d ago36:28

36:28

It was a busy weekend in Toronto, as the Blue Jays debuted their new City Connect jersey and took two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates. We talked about the series against Pittsburgh, Jordan Romano landing on the Injured List, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting a start at third base for the first time since his rookie season. After that, we talke…

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JTP: Guerrero Jr. at 3B + Romano Out 1:39:45

9d ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to recap the weekend and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting at third base on Sunday. Afterwards, Eric Longenhagen checks in (30:00) on the progress of Spencer Horwitz, Orelvis Martinez and others at the Triple-A level. In the final hour, Chris Black comes in-studio (49:48) to discuss Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach’…

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Vogelbach, Vladdy Sink the Pirates in Series Win 53:53

10d ago53:53

53:53

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Pirates to wrap up a series victory! They take your calls and texts, and get to Daniel Vogelbach's two-run double to give the Jays a fifth inning lead - should Vogelbach get more regular playing time if he's going to stay hot? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. playing at 3B for…

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Jays Offence Plundered by Pirates Pitching 44:48

6d ago44:48

44:48

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss to the Pirates to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and discuss a second consecutive turbulent outing for Yusei Kikuchi - are there signs of things to worry about? They get into the offence no-showing again, as the lack of scoring in the first innin…

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Night Mode Activated: Davis Schneider Plays the Hero in 14th Inning 25:59

7d ago25:59

25:59

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win over the Pirates, courtesy of Davis Schneider! They take your calls, and get right to the two-run bomb from The Babe in the 14th inning - how important is it for the season to get a win directly off the bat of one of the team's best stories? They get into the big plays made by t…

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JTP: City Connect Jerseys & Negro League Stats Integration 1:39:22

7d ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to discuss Toronto's freshly unveiled City Connect jerseys, Alek Manoah’s injury and the state of the starting rotation. Next up, Hannah Mears of SportsNet Pittsburgh shares the latest on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (30:36). Later on, Blue Jays front office member Marnie Starkman detai…

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Vicious Cycle or Calm Before Storm? 1:17:24

12d ago1:17:24

1:17:24

🎙️ This week, we’re diving deep into the Toronto Blue Jays’ quest for the playoffs. Will the team’s electric offense keep lighting up the scoreboard? Can the pitching staff find their groove and dominate the mound once again? It’s a pivotal moment for the Jays, and we’re breaking down every angle. 🧐 🃏 Plus, we’ve got a special treat! Liz McGuire jo…

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JTP: Jays Sweep + Romano Struggles 1:39:57

8d ago1:39:57

1:39:57

Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss options if Alek Manoah misses extended time with the injury he suffered last night vs. Chicago. (21:15) Peter Flaherty tees up the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament (49:56) and Lance Brozdowski goes in-depth on Jordan Romano’s struggles, Bowden Francis and more (1:14:02). The views and opinions …

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Alek Manoah injured, Ryan McMahon in the rumour mill, and more 27:40

8d ago27:40

27:40

That's what the easy part of the schedule is supposed to look like! After a frustrating series in Detroit, the Blue Jays marched into Chicago and pulled off their first series sweep of the season, taking down the White Sox in all three games. We talked about the series in Chicago, George Springer's success lower in the lineup, and the elbow injury …

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Fox Cities Roller Derby | Bobby Rahal Throwback 1:17:56

14d ago1:17:56

1:17:56

We dive into Roller Derby as Joe and Tosh sit down with a few ladies from Fox Valley Roller Derby! At The Hip, Deviled Megs, and Terrordactyl share their love of the sports that has provided intense competitive fun along with a friends that have turned into family. Join or get info about Roller Derby by emailing Emily, foxcitiesderby@gmail.com, or …

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Jays Sweep White Sox, Lose Manoah to Injury 36:47

17d ago36:47

36:47

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the White Sox to complete the series sweep! They take your calls, and get right to the injury to Alek Manoah, who departed the game with 'right elbow discomfort' after 1.2 IP. With an MRI scheduled for tomorrow, what could this mean for the starting rotation? They discuss the effort…

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JTP: Bats Trending Up & McMahon interest + Spencer Horwitz 1:39:53

9d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to recap a rainy win vs. the Chicago White Sox. Jon Morosi checked in (26:12) to discuss his report that the Blue Jays have shown interest in Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. Mike Petriello (49:56) analyzed if player age could be a factor in Toronto’s poor hitting performance this season and Spencer Horwitz …

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Jays Survive a Stormy Night in the Windy City 30:34

10d ago30:34

30:34

Sho Alli - standing in for Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker after two rain delays - breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the White Sox to take the series vs. the White Sox in Chicago! He takes your texts, and gets to the six innings of work from Kevin Gausman - despite having to grind through 87 pitches, how important was only allowing one run? He ge…

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NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com | RIP Bill Walton Lacrosse Playoffs - 5.28.24 1:38

11d ago1:38

1:38

Highlights from around Northeast Wisconsin, in (about) a minute! Brought to you by AppletonSportsPage.com Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast. Big thanks to Diggstown for the music! _______________________…

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JTP: A Deep Dive into Gausman + John Axford 1:39:49

10d ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to look at the vibes around the team. Afterwards, Michael Baumann (25:15) discusses his in-depth piece on Davis Schneider and Mikey Ajeto analyzes why he thinks Kevin Gausman’s stuff isn’t the same anymore. Following that, former Blue Jay John Axford (49:47) gives his thoughts on Toronto’s bullpen and i…

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Jays Hit Three Dingers to Start Series vs. White Sox 54:00

11d ago54:00

54:00

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the White Sox to open the series in Chicago! They take your calls and texts, and get to the outing from Chris Bassitt - despite seven strikeouts over five innings, was he unwell, or was there something else going on? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Davi…

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There are no easy wins when you're bad 41:27

17d ago41:27

41:27

Isn't this supposed to be the easy part of the schedule? The Toronto Blue Jays rolled into Detroit and dropped three of four to the Tigers, highlighted by a heartbreaking walk-off loss on Sunday that spoiled an incredible comeback. We talked about the bullpen meltdown, Alek Manoah's rough outing, the broadcast crew navigating a power outage, and th…

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JTP: Awful Loss & Bad Pitching +Travis Snider! 1:38:49

11d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Blake Murphy is joined by Daniel Epstein to discuss his pieces on the splitter revolution. Afterwards, Chris Black (27:03) and Caleb Joseph (1:00:16) join the show to give their thoughts on a terrible loss to the Tigers, disappointing pitching and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Travis Snider (1:19:30) discusses his 3A Athletics Company prioritiz…

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Bats Finally Erupt, Jays Blow It Anyway 53:30

12d ago53:30

53:30

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 14-11 loss to the Tigers in Detroit to wrap up the series with three losses in four games. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the offensive explosion, including a Daulton Varsho three-run dinger to give them a late lead...only for Jordan Romano to give up a walk-off three-run bomb to Matt Vierling. …

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Could Jays' Continued Offensive Struggles Force Change? 1:02:14

13d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss to the Tigers in Detroit. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence struggling to scratch across more than a single run once again - could the continued problems force change in the front office and coaching staff? If the struggles continue through a 'winnable stretch', is …

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