Best Jake Schneider Podcasts (2024)

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Will Bo Play? + Twins GM Thad Levine 49:42

1h ago49:42

49:42

Blair and Barker are joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan (7:23) to reflect on the teams' performances one month after the trade deadline, if it's worth it for Bo Bichette and the organization to play some of the remaining games of the season, projecting Japanese star pitcher Rōki Sasaki's chance of playing in the MLB, and what Corbin Burnes and Juan Soto …

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Talking to John Schneider in the Twin Cities 48:54

32m ago48:54

48:54

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker from Minnesota as Toronto gets ready to face the Twins. The guys discuss the club’s recent play, notably Bowden Francis’ last few impressive starts after he pitched another gem Thursday night against the Red Sox. It’s Friday so Blair & Barker open up the Back Leg Line and answer som…

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The Royals' Rise & Free Agent Forecast 49:53

21m ago49:53

49:53

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Royals TV analyst Rex Hudler (0:40) to discuss KC's transformative 2024 season after their 100-loss 2023 campaign - specifically, Bobby Witt Jr.'s superstar jump and the unsung heroes of the Royals' push for an AL Central lead. MLB Network's Mark Feinsand (26:25) shares his thoughts on the different directi…

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Bassitt’s Adjustment & Ernie Clement from Fenway! 49:54

35m ago49:54

49:54

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays 3-0 loss against the Boston Red Sox and concentrate on Chris Bassitt’s bounce back performance in a tough luck loss. Blue Jays’ infielder Ernie Clement (26:38) joins the guys ahead of the series finale at Fenway Park to discuss his 2024 season so far particularly his defensive play. The views and op…

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#108- Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul press conference; Call Her Daddy $125 million SiriusXM deal; Megyn Kelly vs Charlize Theron 1:15:56

7h ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Frankie D briefly talks about Robert Kennedy Jr. dropping out of the 2024 election. I let everyone know how jacked RFK Jr. is. I talk about and play some of Mike Tyson’s and Jake Paul’s press conferences. I also talk about how Alex Cooper, the host of the podcast, “Call Her Daddy”, got a $125 million deal with SiriusXM. I also talk about how Jennif…

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'Run It Back' Ambiguity 50:07

42m ago50:07

50:07

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look at the tight race in the AL Central between the Guardians, Royals and Twins and project which might come out on top. Former GM and MLB Network's Dan O'Dowd (9:01) shares how he evaluates a team down the stretch, the sustainability of Vladdy's hot stretch, off-field concerns around Bo Bichette and more. Former MLB ex…

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Pitching 101 with Tom Glavine 49:37

1h ago49:37

49:37

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Yariel Rodriguez’s latest outing after picking up the loss at Fenway Park. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine (25:00) discusses the run the Braves have been on despite their numerous injuries, Chris Sale’s Cy Young-calibre season, and shares his thoughts on the state of pitching in the game today and the importance…

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The Path Forward with Buck Martinez 49:40

4h ago49:40

49:40

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (6:15) from Boston to share some team storylines to watch with 29 games remaining in the regular season. He gets into the future of the rotation, the plan for Bo Bichette when he returns, their young players with the highest upside and more. WEEI's Rob Bradford (28:32) helps te…

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Looking Ahead to This Winter’s Free-Agent Frenzy 49:47

36m ago49:47

49:47

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays recent play as they attempt to get back to .500 on the season and react to Justin Verlander’s comments on Sunday Night Baseball regarding the state of starting pitching in the game. Later on, ESPN baseball insider Kiley McDaniel (31:18) examines the tiers of the upcoming free-agent class and how Bo Bi…

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Strife in Seattle & Jake Bloss 49:35

2h ago49:35

49:35

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Jays' recent offensive surge before they are joined by Jays' pitching prospect at Triple-A Buffalo, Jake Bloss (6:32). He shares what it was like getting traded at the deadline, how he's settled in with the organization and what he's been working on as he awaits a call-up for his Jays debut. Seattle Times' Ry…

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B&B Reunited & Friday with John Schneider 49:43

28m ago49:43

49:43

After some time apart, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are BACK! After catching up they open up the Back Leg Line for a few calls and are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (27:45) coming off of Toronto’s 5-3 win over the Angels. To end the hour, the guys discuss how much time Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could see at third base in 2025. The views and…

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Catching Up with Jano + Hosting the Halos 49:26

1h ago49:26

49:26

Jeff Blair welcomes Red Sox & former Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (1:10) to share how he's settling in with the Sox since he was traded at the deadline, catching a different pitching crew and his chance to become the first player to play for both teams in the same game. Then, Jeff reacts to the Mariners firing manager Scott Servais and reflects o…

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Joey Votto Announces His Retirement 49:56

19m ago49:56

49:56

Jeff Blair discusses Joey Votto’s retirement and his potential for reaching the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Padres analyst and former player Tony Gwynn Jr. (15:02) shares a story of Votto reaching out to his dad, arguably the best hitter of all-time, before examining the wild card race in the National League, AJ Preller’s moves throughout the seas…

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#107- Shane Burcaw controversial Olympics joke; Miley Cyrus gets Disney Legends award; Baywatch Hulu series; Rob Schneider responds to Elle King bashing him 56:21

7d ago56:21

56:21

Frankie D talks about the disabled influencer Shane Burcaw. Shane made a joke about the Olympics and now some people are throwing shots at him and his wife. I also talk about how Miley Cyrus and Kelly Ripa got Disney Legends awards. I also talk about the 4 part Hulu Baywatch docuseries. I also talk about how Rob Schneider responded to his daughter …

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Pitching Prognosis & Passan on MLB Parity 49:48

24m ago49:48

49:48

Jeff Blair is joined by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:40) to make his now weekly projection for a potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension and how his recent play at third base can impact negotiations. Then, they go around MLB - whether the Orioles did enough at the deadline, parity around the big leagues and what's next for the Cardinals after …

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Jays Rout Reds, WBC Announcement + the Beat on Baltimore 49:33

25m ago49:33

49:33

Jeff Blair recaps the Blue Jays' 10-3 beat-down on the Reds in the second game of the series, including another stellar outing from José Berríos. Coach & Director of National Teams at Baseball Canada Greg Hamilton (11:10) joins Jeff to discuss the next World Baseball Classic and Team Canada's outlook following today's announcement of pools, dates a…

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Future Plans + Catching Up with Dan Shulman 49:48

1h ago49:48

49:48

Former MLB executive David Samson joins Jeff Blair to kick off the second hour, and he shares what he would do if he were president of the Blue Jays (1:23). Then, he discusses how he evaluates executives, the likelihood of a Vladdy Jr. extension this offseason and what's behind the Brewers' miraculous 2024 season. Later, Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shul…

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Final Stretch Goals & Soto Sweepstakes 49:42

26m ago49:42

49:42

Jeff Blair kicks off with a quick recap of the Jays' 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the series opener before he's joined by Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman (3:08) to discuss team goals down the stretch. She shares what to look for Berríos in his final starts, whether Vlad Jr. could make a full-time switch to third base, Will Wagner's growin…

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Little League Vibes, Bo's Future & Where's Votto? 49:18

23h ago49:18

49:18

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi checks in with Jeff Blair from Williamsport where the Little League World Series is underway (1:18). He discusses the vibes of the tournament before discussing parity around MLB, Bo Bichette trade rumours and the Jays' path to competitiveness in 2025. Later, Sportsnet.ca MLB insider Shi Davidi (30:37) weighs in on Joe…

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Bassitt's Bitterness + Getting Ready for the Reds 49:50

3d ago49:50

49:50

Jeff Blair is riding solo for the week and he kicks off with Chris Bassitt's comments on the Chris Rose Rotation today. To help break it down, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (12:45) discusses the team's mounting player frustration and the potential effects of Bassitt's outburst. Then, he looks back on the Jays' 1-0 win over the Cubs. Former…

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MLB Olympic Uncertainty 49:48

17m ago49:48

49:48

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour by emptying out the Back Leg Line and answering your burning Blue Jays questions! Then, former MLB catcher and Team USA manager at the Tokyo Olympics Mike Scioscia (30:33) discusses the chances of MLB players being involved in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He gets into potential hurdles, the fea…

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Brooms in Anaheim, Blair Returns, and Bobby V 49:38

12d ago49:38

49:38

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the finale of the Blue Jays’ 9-2 win over the Angels to complete the three-game sweep and discuss Alejandro Kirk’s increased workload since the Danny Jansen trade, his recent play, and what they need to see from him in the final six weeks of the season. Longtime MLB manager and current Angels analyst Bobby Valentin…

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#106- Aerosmith done touring; Sexy Louisiana Mayor arrested; Bill Maher and “Hawk Tuah” Hailey Welch awkward moment; and more! 1:06:30

14d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Frankie D talks about how the classic rock band Aerosmith is officially done touring because of Steven Tyler's health issues. I also talk about how a hot mayor from Louisiana, Misty Roberts Clanton, got arrested for allegedly banging a minor. I also talk about Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl going on Bill Mahers podcast, "Club Random". I then ta…

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Future on the Field with John Schneider 49:40

2h ago49:40

49:40

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:32) to give a state of affairs amidst the team's series against the Angels. The skipper shares an update on Bichette and Romano's status, long-term plans for the deadline additions, what's changed for Vladdy during his prolonged hot stretch and much more. Later, Ben and Ke…

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Ump Show in Anaheim + Bret Boone 49:53

8m ago49:53

49:53

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays’ 6-1 win over the Angels, specifically George Springer getting thrown out of the game after it appeared he was hit by a pitch. 14-Year MLB veteran and podcast host Bret Boone (28:05) chimes-in on the Springer incident, Jazz Chisholm’s injury, who needs to step up for the Yankees other than Juan Soto an…

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Current Affairs in California 49:22

1d ago49:22

49:22

Jays analyst Caleb Joseph (1:26) joins Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker from Anaheim to break down Toronto's 4-2 win over the Angels yesterday. He gets into Bowden Francis' 7-inning statement, Zach Pop running out of time to prove himself, Will Wagner's impressive debut and more. Later, Angels analyst Mark Gubicza (30:17) helps tee up the rest of the ser…

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Billy The Kid’s Son Will 50:24

1h ago50:24

50:24

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker recap Toronto’s 4-2 win in Anaheim, notably Will Wagner’s three-hit game in his debut and Bowden Francis pitching seven strong innings. Billy Wagner (18:35) re-joins the show to discuss Will’s big game and making the cross-country trip to witness his debut live with his family. ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian (29:05) discusses the la…

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Olympic Baseball & Auditions in Anaheim 49:40

13h ago49:40

49:40

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker start the second hour by reacting to the Blue Jays calling up Will Wagner from Triple-A. Jayson Stark of The Athletic reflects on Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s hitting streak ending at 22 games and why hitting streaks are becoming more rare and less appreciated (1:24). Then, he weighs in on the Yankees and Aaron Judge's intentional…

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Jays Drop Two to the A’s + Jim Duquette 50:09

4d ago50:09

50:09

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays series loss to the Oakland A’s – notably Chris Bassitt’s performance and post-game comments after the series finale. MLB Network Radio analyst and longtime GM executive Jim Duquette (29:58) shares his thoughts on what Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s next contract will look like, if he’d like to see Bo Bichett…

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Jays-A's Preview & Jeff Passan 49:54

18d ago49:54

49:54

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:39) joins Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker to amend his previous prediction of what a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension might look like and how the baseball world views the Jays front office. Then, he shares possible reasons for the Braves' sudden skid, which AL East contender he's most confident in and his Mount Rushmore of…

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Vlad Jr’s Dominance Continues 49:50

4d ago49:50

49:50

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays series win over the Orioles where Kevin Gausman went eight innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued his dominance at the plate as he ended up being a single short of the cycle. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (28:46) joins the guys to discuss what a potential contract extension would look like for Vlad a…

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The Orioles' Ceiling & ChiSox Choose Sizemore 49:45

18d ago49:45

49:45

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker are joined by MASN Orioles analyst Ben McDonald (0:29) to help tee up the the rubber match of the AL East's Battle of the Birds tonight. He discusses how agressive Baltimore will be in resigning Anthony Santander, Jackson Holliday's development and more. Ben and Kevin take a look at the playoff landscape in both leagues b…

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Buck Showalter Joins the Show! 49:57

18d ago49:57

49:57

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker examine Toronto’s 7-3 loss to the Orioles before reacting to comments made by MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa on the state of the Blue Jays. Four-time manager of the year and current MLB Network analyst Buck Showalter (28:35) discusses the White Sox moving on from manager Pedro Grifol, his views on the Jays, the Yankees a…

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#105- Homeboy calls in; Dave Portnoy lost at sea; Olympic internet celebrities; Billy Joel last MSG concert 1:01:44

21d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Frankie D has a quick call in with a listener named Homeboy. I also talk about how Barstool Sports owner, Dave Portnoy got lost at sea. I also talk about how an 89 year old female comedian, D’yan Forest, got punched in the face in New York City. I also talk about the 2024 Olympic internet celebrities. I then talk about Billy Joel's last concert at …

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Making Sense of Shapiro & Starting Catcher Checklist 49:25

13d ago49:25

49:25

Ben Ennis, filling in for Jeff Blair, and Kevin Barker are joined by Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (1:03) to help break down Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro's media availability today. He shares his initial takeaways, possible offseason priorities, Shapiro's contract situation and how it limits the Jays' free-agent spending options. Former catcher & M…

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Mark Shapiro Speaks 50:15

8d ago50:15

50:15

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker share their thoughts on Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro’s comments after he met with the media for the first time since the start of the season. Chris Rose (27:50) of Jomboy Media examines the Blue Jays difficult season and discusses if Toronto missed their best chance at signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a contract exten…

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Stretch Run Strategies & Jays-Orioles Preview 49:59

7d ago49:59

49:59

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (2:31) to discuss the team's biggest challenges down the stretch. He gets into the plan for the 'Big 3' starters, position players who can make a big impression on their future roles, the outlook for the bullpen and the team's long-term plans at catcher. MASN Orioles reporter R…

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Another White Sox Loss & Ryan Dempster 50:03

7d ago50:03

50:03

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open up the show discussing Joey Votto and when he’ll be making his Blue Jays debut. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (12:50) discusses the White Sox amidst their epic losing streak after they tied the American League record with their 21st consecutive loss. Ryan Dempster (27:18) of MLB Network’s Intentional Talk catches up with the …

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The Evolution of Canadian Women's Baseball 49:22

8d ago49:22

49:22

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (1:06) to break down the Blue Jays' weekend series loss against the Yankees. He gets into the team's decision to pull Yariel Rodríguez early in his last start, how the Jays can stay motivated on the outside of the playoff race and players that we need to learn more about down the …

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr: AL Player of the Week 49:56

8d ago49:56

49:56

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' weekend in the Bronx after losing two of three to the Yankees. After the break, they react to the breaking news of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being named American League player of the week before welcoming Bill Shaikin (30:11) of the Los Angeles Times to the show. Bill examines Mike Trout’s injury se…

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Around the Bigs with Bob Nightengale & Back Leg Line! 49:41

11d ago49:41

49:41

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour of the Friday show by answering your questions on the Back Leg Line! Then, USA Today's Bob Nightengale (33:22) goes around the big leagues and touches on the biggest headlines coming out of the deadline, including the Padres' second-half strides, Guerrero Jr's extension situation, Mike Trout's seaso…

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John Schneider Joins Post-Deadline 49:37

11d ago49:37

49:37

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (10:59) to reflect on his new-look roster following the trade deadline and what’s been behind Vladimir Guerrero’s mid-season resurgence at the plate ahead of this weekend’s series against the New York Yankees. Speaking of the Yankees, YES Network’s Jack Curry (31:03) discuss…

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Jays' Pitching Picture & Jeff Passan 49:43

12d ago49:43

49:43

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux in-studio to evaluate the Jays' pitching outlook after the deadline. He shares a player's POV of 'auditioning' for a retooling team, how Yariel Rodríguez closes the season positively and Zach Pop's opportunity to earn a bigger role. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (28:22) starts …

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Blair, Barker, Billy Wagner! 49:48

25d ago49:48

49:48

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are with you on the off-day discussing everything Blue Jays, notably Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s hot stretch at the plate and the importance of assessing players over the last two months of the season in order to field the best roster in 2025. 16-Year MLB veteran and seven-time all-star Billy Wagner (27:31) joins the show to …

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#104- Billie Eilish can’t sell out concert; Billy Ray Cyrus calls Miley Cyrus a skank; Shane Gillis does hilarious Donald Trump impression 1:04:09

12d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Frankie D talks about Hulk Hogan at the Republican National Convention. I also talk about how Billie Eilish can’t sell out her London concerts because she is charging too much for tickets. I also talk about Chanel West Coast and why she is leaving Rob Dyrdek’s TV show “Ridiculousness”. I also play the audio of Billy Ray Cyrus screaming at his wife …

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Deadline Reflections & Kevin Kiermaier 1:13:57

27d ago1:13:57

1:13:57

Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to evaluate the Blue Jays' returns from yesterday's trade deadline (2:15). He gets into prospect hit-rate and why the Jays' favouring of prospect 'proximity' can pay off in the long run. Recently traded outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (26:16) shares a player's POV of getting traded at the de…

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Deadline Day with Samson, Joseph & Blum 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Approaching the official deadline, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB executive David Samson (1:48) to discuss the inflated starting pitcher market, the Jays' hesitancy to 'fully' sell and whether a good deadline can save a GM's job. Then, he shares some winners from the day. Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (20:57) shares his tho…

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Deadline Day with Davidi & Morosi 49:50

23d ago49:50

49:50

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker have you covered with everything related to MLB’s trade deadline. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (4:41) joins the show off the top from Baltimore to weigh-in on the Blue Jays’ moves so far and if there’s more to come today. After speaking to Shi, the guys react to the breaking news of Jays reliever Trevor Richards being dealt to…

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Crochet’s Ultimatum & Friday’s Back Leg Line 49:52

1M ago49:52

49:52

Former MLB executive and host of ‘Nothing Personal’ David Samson discusses White Sox starter Garrett Crochet (and his agent) telling teams interested in acquiring him that he won’t pitch in the bullpen and won’t pitch in the postseason without a contract extension (1:15). Samson explains how he would handle the situation if he was in Chicago’s fron…

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Deadline Headstart & García Heads West 49:38

18d ago49:38

49:38

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to some of the early player movement ahead of the trade deadline before they look ahead to the Blue Jays' series opener against the Rangers tonight with Yusei Kikuchi making his (likely) final start for the team. Then, they evaluate the front office's season thus far and discuss what comes next after Tuesday's dead…

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