Best Ross Romano Podcasts (2024)

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Former ESPN Producer Jason Romano & Former Coach Chris Romano on Emergence of Women's Basketball 1:08:52

30d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Jason Romano, former ESPN Producer/Senior Manager and current Director of Media with Sports Spectrum; and brother Chris Romano, a former 3-sport star, high school football coach, and boys' and girls' basketball coach, join me for a wide-ranging conversation about women's basketball--past, present, and future. When did these guys first appreciate wo…

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Jordan Romano Gives Toronto Blue Jays Fans a Heart Attack as the Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3. 33:39

1h ago33:39

33:39

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3, snapping the Phillies’ 11-game home winning streak. This was a more typical Toronto Blue Jays game, having great starting pitching, just enough offense to keep them ahead, and a solid performance from the bullpen. Chris Bassitt had a huge bounceback game, getting swings on pitches outside of…

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Can The Toronto Blue Jays Get Any Worse At Baseball? | Blue Jays vs Phillies Game One Breakdown 34:23

17h ago34:23

34:23

The Toronto Blue Jays lose another game, this one being against the Philadelphia Phillies 10-1. Jose Berrios got picked apart today, giving up eight runs in his first blow-up outing of the season. The offense continues to be subpar, only manufacturing one run in the game, while allowing the Phillies starting pitcher Christopher Sanchez to breeze th…

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TOM PERFORMS A FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL LIVE! JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE! 2:47:02

12m ago2:47:02

2:47:02

Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a full stand-up special despite never having done stand-up comedy in his life! It's the premiere of Tom Scharpling's JOKE MIND VIRUS! Phones ring psyching Tom up and giving advice for the big event! Plus, a special call fro…

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CHILDISH: Whining over Caitlin Clark's Preseason Debut Coverage & Claims of WNBA Racism 53:43

2h ago53:43

53:43

The WNBA preseason began on Friday, and Caitlin Clark's professional debut was an away game between her Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. Also debuting that night was Angel Reese, as her Chicago Sky squared up against the Minnesota Lynx. Clark's game was available on the WNBA app and WNBA League Pass, whereas there was no coverage of Reese's game…

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Heather Sumlin — Master-Level Mental Management Coach on Controlling Your Mind Under Pressure 51:33

7h ago51:33

51:33

Heather Sumlin is owner of Sumlin Solutions, a company specializing in helping women reach their potential in sport, competition, and in life. Heather is a Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach trained personally by the Founder of Mental Management, Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham. We discuss: What is Mental Management? Why the mental game …

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Blueprint To Success: Your New Toronto Blue Jays Batting Order is…. 40:54

2h ago40:54

40:54

It is clear the Toronto Blue Jays offense has been subpar so far this season. As many fans have realized, the current Blue Jays batting order is not getting the job done. John Schneider’s huge line-up shuffle consisted of swapping Daulton Varsho and Bo Bichette in the batting order while keeping George Springer leading off. We have decided to help …

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Will the Toronto Blue Jays bounce back from their worst series of the year? | Alek Manoah Debut 36:34

1h ago36:34

36:34

Where do we go from here? The Toronto Blue Jays lose the series 2-1 to the Washington Nationals. This was undoubtedly the worst series of the year. The Blue Jays only scored three runs against the worst pitcher in all of baseball, Patrick Corbin. While Yusei Kikuchi was dialed in, going 6 innings strong of one-run ball, the bullpen found a way to t…

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Is Ross Atkins To BLAME For The Toronto Blue Jays Lackluster Start To The Season? 43:23

3d ago43:23

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Ross Atkins is in his 9th season as the General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Under Ross Atkins, the Blue Jays have failed to win a playoff game since 2016, when Ross inherited a World Series contending team from Tony Lacavo, but really it was Alex Anthopoulos who built this team from the ground up. Ross Atkins has made some great trades in the…

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Rob Halford 36:00

3d ago36:00

36:00

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend ROB HALFORD! (Originally aired November 2nd, 2022) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODE…

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Celebrating Jordan Romano and checking in with Kevin Gausman 1:02:53

4d ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and starter Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers/Baseball Canada slugger Freddie Freeman This week, we celebrate Markham’s own Jordan Romano joining the 100-save club, check in with Kevin Gausman for an in-depth look at the Blue Jays’ disappointing first month of the season and catch up with all-star Freddie Fre…

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Is It Time To Bring Alek Manoah Back To The Toronto Blue Jays | Kansas City Royals Series Recap! 37:41

7d ago37:41

37:41

The Toronto Blue Jays lose the series to the Kansas City Royals. The offense continued its consistency this season, they have consistently been horrible. In other news, Alek Manoah had an unbelievable start in Triple-A, striking out 12 and only walking three. With Yariel Rodriguez re-aggravating his back injury, there is an opening spot in this rot…

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Matt Chapman, Whit Merrifield and Jordan Hicks left in free agency. Did the Toronto Blue Jays Fumble 38:30

5d ago38:30

38:30

The Toronto Blue Jays are 31 games into the season. We decided to take a look at players the Blue Jays decided to let go this offseason and compared them to players that are in the lineup in 2024. We exchanged: Matt Chapman, Whit Merrifield, Jordan Hicks, and Brandon Belt for IKF, and Justin Turner, but this allowed for players like Davis Schneider…

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TOM WRITES A STAND-SPECIAL! MARY TIMONY! BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! MARY BRONSTEIN! 3:07:28

5d ago3:07:28

3:07:28

Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the recent Kevin Smith Stone Pony event! Director Mary Bronstein calls back to review another 1980s TV Guide with Tom! Plus, Tom gets a call from BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!…

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3 Lessons from SEMO Campus Worship Night—About Youth, Church Unity, and Seeing Beyond 47:01

6d ago47:01

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In this episode of The Adrienne Ross Show, I share three takeaways from a recent worship night on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). This is an episode you’ll want to see, not just hear—particularly at the end—so I encourage you to click here to watch this episode on YouTube. It’s also available to listen to at thebmgnetwork.…

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The Toronto Blue Jays scored 6 runs in a baseball game for the first time since April 6th | Addison Barger’s first hit. 34:23

9d ago34:23

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The Toronto Blue Jays have done the impossible. They have scored 6 runs for the first time since April 6th. This was a Justin Turner legacy game, as he smashed 2 pull-side home runs over the left-field wall. He continues to show his value not only on the baseball field but off it as well, helping Davis Schneider with his approach at the plate. The …

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Which players need to be moved to spark the Toronto Blue Jays Offence? | Is this on John Schneider? 42:22

10d ago42:22

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The Toronto Blue Jays narrowly avoided a sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing the series 2-1. This offense stinks. Scoring seven runs in a three-game series is not going to be enough to beat one of the best offenses in the league. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr are having horrible at-bats, serving as a black hole at…

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Deep Left Field Mailbag: Jays salvage a win vs. the Dodgers 50:51

7d ago50:51

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As Shohei Ohtani weekend comes to a close, we answer your questions about where the Blue Jays stand one month into the season. What’s wrong with the offence? Should Vladdy be given a few games off? How safe is Ross Atkins? What about the hitting coaches? Do clutch players exist? Are the Jays at risk of losing their fan base? All these and so much m…

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Jared Zeidman — NCAA Basketball Coach and Author of Nail the Recruiting Process on the Changing College Landscape, Must-Haves, and Red Flags for Getting Recruited 57:21

9d ago57:21

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Welcome back, Sideline Sessions listeners (and a hearty welcome to our new listeners!) for the start of season two. I’m excited to bring you more conversations with a variety of coaches, performance experts, and influential stakeholders from across the sporting landscape. Today’s guest is Jared Zeidman, a basketball coach with 15 years’ experience …

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Blue Jays in Crisis: Will Changing the Batting Order Save Their Season? | The Shocking Stats of Springer, Bichette, Guerrero 37:12

13d ago37:12

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The Toronto Blue Jays have a huge problem with their batting order. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr are all hitting under .235 to start the season. As a result, it has been 17 games since the Toronto Blue Jays have scored more than 5 runs in a baseball game. Something needs to be done. We discuss what we believe the batting o…

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Patreon Preview - Ahoy #2 53:27

10d ago53:27

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Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Ahoy", the ultimate fish sandwich review podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/best…

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Long Toss with Ross Stripling, plus Colorado manager and ex-Jay Bud Black 1:26:38

11d ago1:26:38

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Guests: Former Blue Jay pitcher Ross Stripling and Colorado manager and ex-Jay Bud Black This week, we give you “Long Toss With Ross” once again, as Ross Stripling joins us to talk about his tough start to the season with the Oakland A’s. We catch up with Rockies’ manager Bud Black, a Blue Jay for two weeks in the pennant race of 1990, and talk abo…

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Will John Schneider Ever Learn How to Manage the Toronto Blue Jays? | Addison Barger Debut 40:50

11d ago40:50

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The Toronto Blue Jays made a huge move on Wednesday afternoon, calling up Addison Barger to the Major League Club. Addison Barger has played the infield his entire career, having limited reps in right field. This led the Toronto Blue Jays to stick Addison Barger in left field….. Addison Barger had some good at-bats but the scoresheet did not reflec…

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Will Orelvis Martinez’s 15-GAME HITTING STREAK earn him a spot with the Toronto Blue Jays? | Bullpen Breakdown 33:58

15d ago33:58

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The Toronto Blue Jays have some questions to answer with their pitching staff. The Jays have a good problem to have, there are too many pitchers that deserve to have a roster spot with the Blue Jays and not enough pitching spots. With Yariel Rodriguez's performances, there is no clear-cut answer regarding how the Blue Jays should manage this situat…

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TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! LIVE MUSIC FROM SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! JOHN GENTLE! FRUITBODIES! 3:12:04

12d ago3:12:04

3:12:04

Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from Pasadena's own, SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! Tom gets a call from DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! The one and only JOHN GENTLE swings by the studio to visit Tom! Plus, hear the debut song from the new music series 'Live From Six Steps Down' featuring Fruitbodies! SUPPORT …

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State of the U.S. with BMG's Ken Burns: Trump Trials & VP Pick, Biden's Title IX, Weak Men & Why... 56:19

13d ago56:19

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The founder, owner, and executive producer of The BMG Network (Burns Media Group) joins The Adrienne Ross Show to discuss what's happening in—and to—the United States, as seen in news and politics. We dive into various topics of significance to the nation—where we were, where we are, and where we're going. Prefer to watch? Click here to see this ep…

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YU-CY-KIKUCHI Killing it in Kansas City as the Toronto Blue Jays cruise to a 5-3 victory 34:44

16d ago34:44

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The Toronto Blue Jays continue their hot streak, winning the first game of the series against the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Yusei Kikuchi continues to dominate opposing lineups, going six innings strong and shutting down the Royals lineup. Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho had massive hits today, Bichette with a bases-clearing triple and Varsho with ano…

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Locked On Blue Jays Trailer 0:29

13d ago0:29

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Locked On Blue Jays podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball.By brayden ewasko, carter fuerst

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Scared to Sweep: The Toronto Blue Jays WIN their 4th series in a row against Fernando Tatis/ Padres 48:50

14d ago48:50

48:50

The Toronto Blue Jays hate sweeping a series. Another sweep opportunity comes and goes, as the Blue Jays drop the final game of the series 6-3. The Toronto Blue Jays gave away multiple opportunities to pull away in this game. With 2 bases-loaded walks, errors, and even a catcher interference that took away the final out of an inning, the Blue Jays …

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Christian Yelich to the Toronto Blue Jays? | Offensive Analysis: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not 39:35

17d ago39:35

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The Toronto Blue Jays sit at 10-9 after their first homestand of the season. With Kevin Kiermaier struggling at the plate to start the season, the Toronto Blue Jays are in need of another outfielder. Rumors are starting to go around linking Christian Yelich to the Toronto Blue Jays. We break down how realistic this is and what we might have to give…

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Corey Harris of Mother 13 53:47

17d ago53:47

53:47

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! (Originally Aired December 7th, 2022.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

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A deep dive into Wednesday’s loss, plus Alek Manoah, Justin Turner and third base coach Carlos Febles 1:00:02

18d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, third base coach Carlos Febles, rehabbing starter Alek Manoah This week, we do a deep dive into the confluence of events that led to the Blue Jays using the bullpen the way they did in their series-ending loss to the Yankees — the first blown save for the Jays this season — and then check in with Justin Turner fo…

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Ninth Inning Nightmare: Erik Swanson Stumbles as the Toronto Blue Jays fall to the New York Yankees. 30:46

21d ago30:46

30:46

The Toronto Blue Jays lose the last game of the series in tough fashion against the New York Yankees, blowing a two-run lead in the top of the 9th inning. Daulton Varsho had a legacy game, going yard on two separate occasions, leading the Blue Jays charge offensively. Kevin Gausman struggled to find his footing in the first inning, loading the base…

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The Toronto Blue Jays hand the New York Yankees their first series loss of the year!!!!! 34:48

19d ago34:48

34:48

The Toronto Blue Jays hand the New York Yankees their first series loss of the season, holding onto a 5-4 win. This game had some of everything, from runs, errors, smart baserunning, and suspenseful endings, the Toronto Blue Jays put on a show Tuesday Night. Yusei Kikuchi continues to produce effective innings time and time again, only allowing one…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM PALEHOUND! KEILI FROM WFMU! TERRI TATE! ERIC WHITE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! 3:03:14

19d ago3:03:14

3:03:14

It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show Forever Dog Theater! Tom talks to friend of the show, WFMU DJ KEILI! And friend of the show ERIC WHITE stops by with his mother, TERRI TATE to talk about her new book! Plus, Tom reveals his love of social media stars Eddie N Chooch! Another …

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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS to Find Out What People Have to Say About Women's Basketball 17:51

20d ago17:51

17:51

The weather is warm again, so Taking It to the Streets is back! In this edition, I ask random men, women, boys, and girls if they watched the NCAA women's basketball tournament, which players stood out, and where they see things progressing from here as the WNBA season approaches. Of course, Caitlin Clark was a huge part of the discussion. It was a…

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Bassitt Speaks Out: Is the PITCH CLOCK the reason why pitchers like Spencer Strider are Injured? 42:22

23d ago42:22

42:22

The Toronto Blue Jays get a huge divisional win against the New York Yankees and are above 500 for the first time of the season. The Hound of the Mound did what he does best again, giving up one run over six and a third innings of work. This offense is still a problem, having runners in scoring position with 0 outs for all the first three innings a…

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Justin Turner continues to stay hot as the Toronto Blue Jays cruise to a series win over the Colorado Rockies. 40:44

24d ago40:44

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The Toronto Blue Jays secure a much-needed series win against the Colorado Rockies. Kevin Gausman struggled in game one of the series. Having issues with the command once again. Yariel Rodriguez made his season debut on Saturday, showing Blue Jays fans flashes of what they can expect for his future with the Blue Jays. Rodriguez is still being worke…

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Yariel Rodriguez To The Toronto Blue Jays; What does this mean for the rest of the Pitching Staff? 41:14

27d ago41:14

41:14

With the Toronto Blue Jays having an off day on Thursday, we decided to break down the Blue Jays pitching staff and their performances so far in 2024. The start to the season has been a whirlwind for this group, being plagued with injuries in the early weeks of the season. From Electrifying, dominant starts to huge blow ups, the Blue Jays pitching …

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Master Shake/Petey From The Future 39:13

24d ago39:13

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from WFMU, legendary caller Petey visits the studio, while he and Tom take calls from MASTER SHAKE (Dana Snyder) and a strange call from PETEY FROM THE FUTURE! (Originally Aired on WFMU on February 1st, 2005). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every F…

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Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Paolo Espino and former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton 1:17:19

25d ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Guests: Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pitcher Paolo Espino; former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton This week, Kevin Kiermaier checks in for his regular visit despite a 3-for-31 start to his season. We talk to Isiah Kiner-Falefa about his first home opener as a Blue Jay and his strong start to the season, cat…

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Cal Raleigh Fires back at John Schneider: Drama Heats Up Between the Mariners and the Blue Jays. 32:51

28d ago32:51

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The Toronto Blue Jays drop the final game of the series to the Seattle Mariners in extra innings, 6-1. Yusei Kikuchi was electric on the mound today, striking out 8 of the first 10 batters on his way to throwing 6 innings of one-run ball. The only source of Blue Jays' offense in today’s game was Vladimir Guererro Jr, smashing a baseball 459 feet of…

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Series Secured: Chris Bassitt Bangs And A Bo Bichette Blast In The Blue Jays Series Win Over Seattle 35:53

29d ago35:53

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The Toronto Blue Jays have won back-to-back games for the first time this season, taking the second game of the series against the Seattle Mariners 5-3. The Hound on the Mound got back to his dominant ways, throwing 6 and two-thirds innings of one-run ball, earning Bassitt his first quality start and win of the season. Bo Bichette launched his firs…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! ALBERTINA RIZZO & JAMES FRITZ! WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? 3:10:22

26d ago3:10:22

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Hear a mind-blowing live set from Canadian rockers DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! The very funny ALBERTINA RIZZO and JAMES FRITZ stop by and talk to Tom about his first time seeing Bruce Springsteen live! Phones ring on the topic: WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? The Horseman talk about opening up a new business venture together called…

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Slinging in Seattle: Jose Berrios is DOMINANT in another start as the Blue Jays soar past the Seattle Mariners. 33:30

1M ago33:30

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The Toronto Blue Jays get a stellar day from Jose Berrios once again and take the first game of the series against the Seattle Mariners 5-2. This was a complete game from the offense and defense, getting solid production from the starting pitching, the bullpen, and the entire lineup. Davis Schneider continued his success at the plate with a crucial…

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Jays win home opener and we hear from Berrios, Schneider, Schneider and you 34:19

27d ago34:19

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Blue Jays win their home opener behind “Bad Dawg” Jose Berríos - we hear from him, Davis Schneider and John Schneider and take your email questions and comments!By Toronto Star

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Is it time to hit the PANIC BUTTON about the Toronto Blue Jays Offence 35:47

1M ago35:47

35:47

The Toronto Blue Jays drop their second series in a row against the New York Yankees 2-1, ending the Blue Jays Road trip 4-6. This offense has been very underwhelming to start the season, hitting under 200 as a team through the first 10 games. Unfortunately, much of this series showed similarities to last season, with the Toronto Blue Jays lacking …

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Will the Toronto Blue Jays SCORE A RUN against the New York Yankees? 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

The Toronto Blue Jays are not going to win many games scoring two runs over three games, while getting 1-hit and no-hit in two out of three of those games. This offense needs to switch something up. Whether it is new personnel in the lineup, a change in approach or just being better hitters, the Blue Jays need to score more runs. Toronto Blue Jays …

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Tribute To Joe Flaherty 50:01

1M ago50:01

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The Best Show remembers the late great and hilarious Joe Flaherty. Tom was honored to interview Joe on The Best Show in May of 2023. From his acting in movies and television to his brilliance on SCTV in his youth, hear the stories and remember the man and legend in this week’s Best Show Bests. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…