Best Baseball Podcasts (2024)

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Effectively Wild Episode 2190: If You Call Him, He Will Pitch 2:04:27

2h ago2:04:27

2:04:27

Ben Lindbergh talks to Sam Miller of Pebble Hunting about the increase in IL stints at the All-Star break and Sam’s obsession with the evolving strategy of first-and-third situations. Then (41:29) Ben talks to Iowa state representative and Sioux City Explorers pitcher J.D. Scholten about his incredible baseball comeback at age 44, his baseball back…

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Checking-In Near the All-Star Break with John Schneider 49:54

1h ago49:54

49:54

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:12) for his weekly chat to discuss the difficulties of telling players they've been place on waivers with the news that the team placed Kevin Kiermaier on waivers yesterday. Then, the skipper shares his takeaways from the team's series against the Giants, Bassitt and Gaus…

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Reuniting with Randal Grichuk 49:46

13m ago49:46

49:46

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' series win over the San Francisco Giants, discuss the team placing Kevin Kiermaier on waivers, the best place to slot Spencer Horwitz in the lineup and how his in-game awareness has improved. Then, former Blue Jay and current Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (27:43) stops by to chat abo…

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What Can You Expect From Your Team's Draft? 1:03:14

1h ago1:03:14

1:03:14

What's a normal return from a team's MLB Draft Class. How many hitters can you expect to see reach the majors? How many pitchers. Pramana Labs CEO Corey Patton and Baseball America's J.J. Cooper use the Shift tool to pull together the answers to these questions. They also look at great drafts and bad drafts of the 21st century. Our Sponsors: * Chec…

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Splinker: Paul Skenes Pitches 7 No-Hit Innings; Draft Preview; Ballpark & Beyond 53:17

6h ago53:17

53:17

Sarah Langs joins the show following Paul Skenes’ seven innings of no-hit baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Then, Kiley McDaniel on the evolution of Skenes’ pitching and a lookahead to Sunday’s MLB Draft. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers this week’s quiz. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 E…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2189: Don’t Sell Umpires Short(s) 1:41:21

1d ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about homerless White Sox second basemen, the recent history of teams with homerless positions, and the upsides and downsides of the trend toward focusing on present-season performance in All-Star selections, then (37:11) answer emails about an award for utility players, a player’s debut age matching his debut nu…

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MLB Draft Mega Preview For All 30 Teams 2:17:25

1d ago2:17:25

2:17:25

It’s almost draft day, and with that Ben and Carlos are joined by Peter Flaherty for a joint draft/Future Projection episode where the team does their best to break down round one for each team in the game. We go through every team in the first round and talk through their potential options for this year’s draft, talk through draft strategy, debate…

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Picturing the Trade Deadline with Jeff Passan 49:50

1d ago49:50

49:50

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in World Series champion and Giants analyst Hunter Pence (1:42) to give his take on the identity of the San Francisco Giants this season, the difficulties to get an offence going at Oracle Park, Heliot Ramos' path to becoming an MLB All-Star and what the Blue Jays can expect facing Jordan Hicks. Blair and Barker …

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Carlos Collazo, Keith Law & Shooter Hunt Analyze The 2024 MLB Draft | Hot Sheet Roundtable 46:14

1d ago46:14

46:14

Welcome to our 2024 MLB Draft roundtable special! We're thrilled to welcome Keith Law from The Athletic and Shooter Hunt from Prep Baseball Report to a special edition of the Hot Sheet Show alongside our draft expert Carlos Collazo and host Scott Braun. The group goes DEEP on the 2024 draft, including... (1:15) -- Why Keith isn't a fan of this year…

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Midseason Pitching Report with Pete Walker 49:22

2d ago49:22

49:22

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman (3:15) to chat about the steps for Spencer Horwitz to become an everyday player, why Daulton Varsho could be the team's future centre fielder, Chad Green's trade value and his first impressions of Leo Jiménez. Then, Blair and Barker share their thoughts on Tim Mayza signing wi…

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Summering at the Lake 1:01:59

2d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ needs, the greatness of a healthy Chris Sale, whom Hembo would vote for AL Cy Young, and his all-time dream Home Run Derby field. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about his all-time Home Run Derby field, and the level of desperation facing the Braves, Dodgers, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees heading tow…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2188: I Fought the Wall, and the Wall Won 1:36:44

2d ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s daughter coining a baseball term, how the on-screen strike-zone plot (slightly) delays the rest of the broadcast, Jose Miranda and the surprising 12-consecutive-hits club, David Robertson’s elite relief career, whether Shohei Ohtani should stop pitching, an attempt to quantify players’ smiles, how thi…

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Draft Staff Predictions, Round 1 Names & New No. 1 MLB Prospect | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 15 30:06

3d ago30:06

30:06

Welcome to one of the best weeks of the year! Scott Braun, Carlos Collazo, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes cover a ton of ground in today's episode, including... (2:25) -- Carlos' latest intel + breaking down results of our last staff draft (6:00) -- What stands out at the end of the first round? (8:45) -- Do we like the draft lottery? (15:00) -- How …

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Giant Questions in the Bay & Jays-Giants Preview 49:45

3d ago49:45

49:45

The Athletic's San Francisco Giants reporter Andrew Baggarly (1:19) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss what he'll remember the most from the late Willie Mays, how the Giants have underperformed to their expectations, Matt Chapman's tenure in the Bay Area, if Blake Snell will be moved at the trade deadline and the team's interest in Juan S…

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Future of the Jays' Core and MLB Draft Process with Greg Hamilton 49:54

3d ago49:54

49:54

Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (2:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the expectations for both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to play for the Blue Jays in 2025, the organization staying competitive beyond next season and if Alejandro Kirk can become the team's everyday catcher. Then, Coach and Director of National Teams at Baseba…

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Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down Potential Futures Game Standouts 46:22

3d ago46:22

46:22

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk some recent news impacting fantasy baseball and a handful of recent top performers before breaking down the American League and National League Futures Game rosters. They go through each pitching staff and position group calling out some top names who could i…

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State of the Bullpen with Caleb Joseph 49:23

4d ago49:23

49:23

Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker after the Blue Jays' series win in Seattle this weekend to discuss whether Springer's strong return to the lead-off spot is sustainable, Bichette's slump and the relationship between hitting coaches and players (3:32). Then, he evaluates the bullpen's series against a meagre Mariner…

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A Series Win in the Emerald City & Stark’s HOF Thoughts! 49:27

4d ago49:27

49:27

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return from the weekend outlining the positives from the Blue Jays series win in Seattle: Yariel Rodriguez’s impressive start, George Springer continuing his hot stretch, and Alejandro Kirk looking more comfortable at the dish. With this year’s Hall of Fame inductions approaching, the guys call up The Athletic’s Jayson S…

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Crowded Car 51:21

4d ago51:21

51:21

Eduardo Pérez and Buster chat from the Clown Car about Kutter Crawford getting ahead of hitters, the Red Sox exceeding expectations, Luis Gil bouncing back ins a loss, and why Paul Skenes should start in the All-Star Game. Then, Jorge Castillo on who he thinks got snubbed from the ASG, the Yankees needing to raise the floor, if Kodai Senga can retu…

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Hall of Fame Weekend 45:22

5d ago45:22

45:22

Let’s celebrate as the Hall of Fame Weekend approaches starting on Friday, July 19, 2024. Congratulations to Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and manager Jim Leyland for being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.By Baseball PhD

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Effectively Wild Episode 2187: It’s a Bold Strategy 2:06:58

6d ago2:06:58

2:06:58

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a genuine, no-foolin’ instance of “Strategy” (aka a mid-PA pitching change), Christian Walker’s affinity for Dodger Stadium, a Triple-A Waxahachie Swap, the Nationals optioning EW legend Joey Meneses, the Marlins DFA’ing Tim Anderson, and the latest Royce Lewis injury, plus follow-ups about bullpen-cart-dri…

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Schneider in Seattle & Friday’s Back Leg Line! 49:53

7d ago49:53

49:53

John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker from the team’s road trip in Seattle coming off of their series loss to the Astros (1:07). The Blue Jays manager reflects on how he’s feeling personally amidst this difficult season to date, Spencer Horwitz’s swing, Davis Schneider’s approach at the plate and pitchers throwing stuff away from him, if…

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Jays Views from Outside and Inside Toronto 49:50

7d ago49:50

49:50

Longtime MLB catcher and co-host of Foul Territory Erik Kratz (3:01) shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays, notably which players would be smart fits on certain contending teams and how he views Vladimir Guerrero Jr, before discussing this year’s Home Run Derby and Futures Game during All-Star Weekend. Blue Jays play by play voice Dan Shulman (29:59…

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Travis Bazzana Is A Hitting Machine In The 2024 Class | MLB Draft Profile 8:47

7d ago8:47

8:47

Baseball America's Carlos Collazo and J.J. Cooper analyze Travis Bazzana, who has a legit 70-grade hit tool and top-of-the-draft buzz just over a week to go until the 2024 MLB Draft. Here's our latest scouting report on the Oregon State star, who may have the highest floor in the class. Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA *…

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Samson’s Read on the Jays & M’s Series Preview with Bret Boone 49:38

8d ago49:38

49:38

Former MLB executive David Samson joins Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker to share his thoughts on the Blue Jays - notably how they should handle contract discussions with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - and why it is so difficult to repeat as World Series champions, citing the Rangers as the most recent example (1:17). Former Mariners all-star and podcast host Br…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2186: José, Can You Save? 1:26:12

8d ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Phillies reliever José Ruiz threatening Ryan Webb’s career record for games finished without a save, Aaron Judge’s Hall of Fame case, the Mariners having a .540 winning percentage, just as Jerry Dipoto foretold (sort of), Dallas Keuchel being back in the big leagues, the White Sox, weirdly, dictating the tr…

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Will Jac Caglianone's Impact Translate To Pro Ball? | MLB Draft Profile 9:25

8d ago9:25

9:25

In terms of pure talent, few players in the country stack up with two-way standout Jac Caglianone. The Florida star is one of the top prospects in the 2024 class. Baseball America's Carlos Collazo breaks down Caglianone's profile, including whether he thinks he sticks as a two-way player in the long run. Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: indeed.com…

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The Hader Rules 45:38

8d ago45:38

45:38

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Pitchers' Road to Recovery and Cy Young Winner Éric Gagné 49:51

9d ago49:51

49:51

Following the news of Jordan Romano undergoing arthroscopic surgery today for his elbow, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (1:35) to share a pitcher's perspective on recovering from an injuries and surgery and whether Romano stays as the team's closer when he returns. Then, former LA Dodgers pitcher & 2003 NL CY…

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Tough News for Romano & An MLB Draft Lookahead 49:28

9d ago49:28

49:28

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing Bo Bichette’s recent struggles at the dish and react to the breaking news that Jordan Romano underwent arthroscopic surgery which puts the rest of his season in question. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (30:00) looks ahead to the MLB draft later this month as he breaks down the top prospects and comme…

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The State Of The 2024 First Round + Cape Cod League Standouts 50:57

9d ago50:57

50:57

Carlos and Peter hop on the show to talk through some of the early Cape Cod League standouts that Peter has seen so far this summer and break down the state of the 2024 draft class now that we’re less than two weeks from draft day. The two also talk about the chaotic nature of college baseball in the middle of transfer portal season, talk about NIL…

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Scary Athletic Abilities 1:09:59

9d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Buster and Hembo discuss the Marlins DFAing Tim Anderson, the Giants emerging in the playoff picture, the parallels between the Cubs and Blue Jays, and the unsung Rafael Devers. Then, Jake Peavy on the passing of Orlando Cepeda, and whether the Rangers and Cubs will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Later, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on the evolution …

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Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Update Risers 55:04

9d ago55:04

55:04

On this week's show hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the updated Top 500 Dynasty list and the biggest movers within the rankings. We focus in on a handful of players who made significant jumps up the rankings. We discuss James Wood's call up, Paul Skenes move up our rankings and the tremendous number of pitchers experiencing breakout seas…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2185: Rise to the Challenge System

10d ago

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the one (and only one) case where the zombie runner was warranted, why pitchers throw strikes to Aaron Judge (10:00), and MLB’s new Home Run Derby rules (21:11), then answer listener emails about how different baseball would be if runners didn’t have to tag up (34:49), the best arguments for full ABS over t…

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Walker Janek Joins, Mock Draft 5.0 & James Wood's Debut | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 14 29:59

10d ago29:59

29:59

We're inching closer to the draft. Scott Braun, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo & Savannah McCann join today's show to cover a variety of topics, including... (1:00) -- Mock Draft 5.0 & comparing Travis Bazzana to JJ Wetherholt (8:00) -- Sam Houston State catcher Walker Janek, the No. 20 prospect in the 2024 draft, joins the show (19:30) -- Savannah wa…

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IKF Hits The IL 1:39:02

10d ago1:39:02

1:39:02

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Isiah Kiner-Falefa hitting the IL after missing yesterday’s game on Canada Day. Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum (27:38) comments on the Houston’s recent play and if he sees similarities between Hunter Brown and veteran ‘Stros starter Justin Verlander. Buck Martinez (1:07:36) checks-in from Rogers Centre ahead of fi…

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Mind Your Business - Wonder Pelvic Therapy & Wellness 27:47

11d ago27:47

27:47

Access to healthcare is one of the most important topics people consider when moving to a new area. We have been fortunate to see heathcare evolve in a positive way here in the mountains of northwest North Carolina, with new practices bringing service enhancements to our area that benefit all ages and health conditions. On this week's Mind Your Bus…

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Chief Clown 51:49

11d ago51:49

51:49

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Gunnar Henderson announcing his Home Run Derby participation on Sunday Night Baseball, the new Derby rules, and what they saw in the Orioles and Rangers this weekend. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the team's trade deadline vibes. Later, Sarah Langs on the Brewers hitting grand slams, …

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2024 Kansas City Royals 1:02:40

12d ago1:02:40

1:02:40

The Royals just might be the greatest turnaround team of all time. Last season they lost 106 games. They are now on pace to win 88 games. Ed Kasputis interviews Max Rieper from royalsreview.com about this remarkable turnaround.By Baseball PhD

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Effectively Wild Episode 2184: The Biggest First-Half Surprises

14d ago

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a player/league/umpire spat over on-screen strike-zone plots, whether “K-Zone” and its ilk have had a harmful effect on the game, where they stand on a hitter vs. pitcher dispute about the mid-game use of advanced pitching machines, the promotion of Nationals top prospect James Wood (and the future of Oriol…

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Mind Your Business - BONUS EPISODE - Legislative Update & News on Early Childhood Compensation Grants 16:03

14d ago16:03

16:03

BONUS CONTENT ALERT!! The North Carolina General Assembly is in recess and we have a few short updates about what has transpired in Raleigh over the past few weeks and months. The main focus of this bonus installment of Mind Your Business centers around Early Childhood Education, and action taken by the NC House and Senate to extend compensation gr…

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A Spring in George’s Step + Back Leg Line Friday! 1:39:41

14d ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays’ 9-2 blowout win against the Yankees where George Springer starred once again in the victory. Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:30) discusses why he continues to believe in Springer and Ross Atkins giving him a vote of confidence when speaking yesterday. The guys empty out their voicemail in the l…

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Springer's Surge with John Schneider 15:47

14d ago15:47

15:47

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker after a big 9-2 win to open the series against the Yankees. The skipper discusses Springer's recent hot stretch and why he always believed the veteran outfielder would find his game at the plate. Later, he weighs in on Bichette's slow return from injury in the lead-off spot, how to …

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Nationals Expected To Call Up Top Prospect James Wood | Prospect Profile 8:56

15d ago8:56

8:56

The Nationals are expected to call up baseball's No. 3 prospect James Wood to make his MLB debut on Monday, according to several media reports. The Hot Sheet show breaks down Wood's monstrous power and what you can expect from him once he settles into the big leagues. Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Liquid I…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2183: .500 Days of Summer

14d ago

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Nolan Schanuel’s aversion to day games, the Astros reaching .500 and coming for the Mariners, Houston’s weekend opponent (the Mets) making it back to .500 and nearing a playoff spot, the success (and good fortune) of Reynaldo López, the bad fortune of Adam Duvall, and how “expected” stats have changed perce…

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Wilted Sheep 1:09:37

14d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss if the Guardians the best overall team in baseball, the possibility that the Mets catch the Braves in the NL East, their concern for Gerrit Cole, and why the Blue Jays should continue to wait rather than sell now. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about the “collusion of efficiency” that’s hurting baseball. Later, …

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Mind Your Business - Middle Fork Greenway Update & Roundup Details 32:43

15d ago32:43

32:43

The Round-Up for the Greenway is an annual community-wide fundraiser partnering with local Watauga County businesses to help fund the continued construction of the Middle Fork Greenway, a project of the Blue Ridge Conservancy. During the month of July, businesses ask their customers to Round Up to the nearest dollar. Last year, 56 local businesses,…

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Ross the Boss & Trade Talk Aplenty 1:39:24

15d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

Blue Jays EVP/General Manager Ross Atkins (15:47) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker for a lengthy mid-season conversation ahead of a pivotal series against the Yankees. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (51:23) checks in from Rogers Centre to react to Bo Bichette’s comments on his status ahead of the trade deadline. MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:17:02) discusses…

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Mid-Season Status Check with Ross Atkins 18:56

15d ago18:56

18:56

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of a pivotal series against the Yankees. He gets into the underlying reasons behind the team's struggles and the declining state of the team's offence. Then, he reflects on the Varsho and Swanson trades, long-term plans for Guerrero and Bichette and why he still has faith…

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Losing Streak Snapped + Talking Pitching with Chris Bassitt 1:39:03

16d ago1:39:03

1:39:03

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays win at Fenway Park which snapped their losing streak and in particular the contributions made by George Springer. Jays starter Chris Bassitt (15:30) reflects on the win before discussing how warmups dictate his pitch selection and his unique usage of PitchCom. Host of ‘Nothing Personal’ David Samso…

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