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Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after every game and fielding listener calls and texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz at 10am-12pm.

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Toronto, ON

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Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after every game and fielding listener calls and texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz at 10am-12pm.

Language:

English

Contact:

One Ted Rogers Way Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3B7 416 870 0590


Episodes
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JTP: Tough Errors & Jays Prospect Sean Keys

5/26/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman to discuss Yohendrick Pinango’s errors in the outfield, Trey Yesavage’s start and Nathan Lukes’ return. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Infielder Sean Keys (29:00) chats with Blake about his season so far, hitting discipline, and his next steps. Fangraphs’ David Laurila (52:02) discuses Nathan Lukes and talking hitting with Bryce Harper. Lastly, Fangraphs’ Michael Baumann (1:14:06) talks Sandy Alcantara, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks ahead of Miami’s second game of the series against Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:40:06

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Jays Thumped by Marlins in Series Opener

5/25/2026
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. the Marlins to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the messy baseball on display at the Rogers Centre - have opinions changed on Yohendrick Piñango after a few misplays in the field? They also discuss the lack of offence on the Jays part, the outing from Trey Yesavage, the usage of the bullpen, and also get into Tanner Andrews making his major league debut after a number of years in the minors. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:36:33

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JTP: Vladdy Gets Dinged, John Axford In-Studio & Bautista/Encarnacion Interview

5/25/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss the injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., etiquette around retribution for hitting star players, Louis Varland in the closer role and more (31:31). Afterwards, 15-Year MLB veteran Jeff Nelson (50:32) joins to talk about the Canadians on the Marlins, Miami’s starting pitching, and his own career. Following that, Blake plays his chat with Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion from Friday. Lastly, Jordan Shusterman (1:12:31) of Yahoo Sports breaks down Selection Monday for the NCAA Tournament and the American League Wild Card Picture. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:37

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The Blue Jays & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

5/24/2026
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Pirates to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the moments that saw both Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. depart the game in the top and bottom of the fifth inning respectively. What's the prognosis on their injuries, and what could the fallout be for each should they be forced to miss time? They get into the Jays offence that went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position, discuss the usage of the bullpen, and chat about a USA Today report about the availability of Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:42:37

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It's Corbin' Time: Jays Thump Pirates to Win Series

5/23/2026
Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win vs. the Pirates to secure a series win in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Patrick Corbin, who notched seven strikeouts and allowed only one run over six innings of work - how did he outduel Paul Skenes, and was that his best outing as a Blue Jay? They get into the offence, including Jesús Sánchez knocking home an RBI double off Skenes, George Springer and Tyler Heineman both blasting no-doubt home runs, and Yohendrick Piñango continuing to impress. Plus, they discuss the bullpen, which had both a shaky outing from Yariel Rodríguez and a dominant one from Jeff Hoffman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:45:27

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Gausman, Jays Erupt Late to Plunder Pirates

5/22/2026
Sho Alli and Jeff Blair break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Pirates to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Yohendrick Piñango continuing to look great - after smashing another two-run double to give the Jays an early lead, what does his spot look like when more players get healthy? They get into Kevin Gausman allowing just one earned run over 6.2 IP, Brandon Valenzuela continuing to look great both behind and at the plate, the team erupting for some late insurance runs, and Louis Varland slamming the door for a two-inning save - despite the aggressive bullpen management, how important was it to lock down the win tonight? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:42:25

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JTP: Bullpen Day Works, State of Pirates & Cricket Day At The Park

5/22/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s David Singh to talk Spencer Miles, Adam Macko and Toronto winning the final 2 games of their 4-game set vs. New York. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement (32:02) joins to preview Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bobby Wagner (49:56) of Tipping Pitches pops by to discuss Bo Bichette and the New York Mets, as well as CBA negotiations, with the current deal set to expire in December. Lastly, Vivek Jacob (1:19:42) of Yahoo Canada joins to talk Blue Jays and cricket culture in Canada. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:40

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Going the Extra Mile(s): Jays Bullpen Shuts Down Yankees

5/21/2026
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Yankees to ensure a series split in New York! They take your calls and texts, and discuss a sterling effort from the Jays bullpen, as they struck out 14 batters over the game. They chat about Spencer Miles, who struck out six over 4.1 IP - what does his potential look like given what he's shown so far? Plus, they get into Jeff Hoffman getting the save opportunity with some relievers down, and chat about the offence continuing to scuffle despite the win - could there be a trade out there that could help the team? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:35:07

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JTP: Berrios News, Yesavage Shoves in NY & Jon Morosi

5/21/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to break down the win against the Yankees and Jose Berrios undergoing Tommy John surgery. RJ Schreck (29:56) of the Buffalo Bisons describes the keys to making it to the Majors and his swing decision-making process. Following that, Jon Morosi (52:00) of MLB Network discusses why he thinks Trey Yesavage is poised for greatness and the Mariners’ starting-rotation conundrum. Also, Bryan Hoch (1:20:24) of MLB.com chimes in on the Blue Jays-Yankees series, the potential of a brewing rivalry, Carlos Rodon’s start tonight and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:38

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Jays Edge Yankees in Trey-mendous Pitcher's Duel

5/21/2026
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Yankees in New York! He takes your texts, and gets right to Trey Yesavage, who struck out eight over six innings of work as he outduels Cam Schlittler - after his best start of the year, what's next for the young starter? He also discusses the performance of the bullpen to lock down the game, and gets into the offence scratching across two runs, both off Schlittler - was the Andrés Giménez 11-pitch AB in the seventh inning the biggest of the season? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:24:26

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JTP: Another L in the Bronx + Joe Siddall & Erik Kratz

5/20/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Siddall to discuss the 9th inning in Toronto’s 5-4 loss to the Yankees, Dylan Cease’s odd walk issues and more. Afterwards, Michael Clair (29:31) joins to discuss his new book and Adam Macko’s outings with Toronto. Following that, Erik Kratz (50:57) of Foul Territory pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around key storylines in the MLB. Lastly, Blake takes your texts on the injuries plaguing the Jays, Vladdy in the two-spot and more (1:23:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:41

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Jays Fall One Run Short in Second Straight Loss vs. Yankees

5/19/2026
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Yankees in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence unable to scratch across the game-tying runs late for the second straight game - why is the team seemingly unable to do the little things right the way they did in 2025? Plus, they discuss the late-game at-bats from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the outing from Dylan Cease, and the usage of the bullpen. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:25:19

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JTP: The Number Behind Toronto’s Quiet Bats & Ron Darling

5/19/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s at-bats vs. David Bednar and the loss to the Yankees. They also break down why Toronto’s chase rate has skyrocketed and Dylan Cease’s lethal two-pitch combo (35:03). Afterwards, Brian Page (51:12) of Rapsodo discusses how they help players analyze data and their roles in injury prevention in baseball. Lastly, Ron Darling (1:15:12) of TBS talks about Vladdy’s struggles, Dylan Cease’s evolution as a pitcher, the Mets and his appearance on “Mr.3000.” The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:40

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Jays Lose a Wild Series Opener in the Bronx

5/18/2026
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss vs. the Yankees to open the four-game series in New York. They take your texts, and get right to the bullpen management - was Yariel Rodríguez the right move in the seventh inning for the top of the Yankees order? They discuss some ugly swings from George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the game on the line in the ninth inning - what happened there with David Bednar? Plus, they get into the start from Patrick Corbin, and discuss the MLB debut of Canadian reliever Adam Macko. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:20:12

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JTP: Pinango’s Bat, Yankees Up Next & A Vladdy Turnaround?

5/18/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling in-studio to talk the Tigers series, Yohendrick Pinango’s hitting, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run, Brandon Valenzuela’s play since Alejandro Kirk went down and more. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen (52:49) checks in to contextualize the Detroit Tigers’ recent struggles, injuries depleting the roster and reasons for optimism. Afterwards, Emmanuel Berbari (1:17:11) of WFAN 660 dives into Cam Schlittler, filling the void of Giancarlo Stanton and the stakes of their 4-game series against the Blue Jays this week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:01:39:38

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The Wizard of Gaus Leads Jays to Series Win vs. Tigers

5/17/2026
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Tigers to win the series in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting moved up to the two-hole and launching a home run in his first at-bat - can Vladdy build on this heading into the Yankees series? They discuss Daulton Varsho continuing to look good with a double and RBI triple, get into the updated bullpen Circle of Trust™ and chat about the return of Yariel Rodríguez. Plus, they get into a sterling start from Kevin Gausman, who threw six shutout innings of four-hit ball, and also discuss the news that the recently DFA'd Eric Lauer had been acquired by the Dodgers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:43:11

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Piñango Goes Yard, Jays Bullpen Locks Down Win vs. Tigers

5/16/2026
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win in extra innings vs. the Tigers to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Yohendrick Piñango launching his first MLB home run while Spencer Miles shoves over 3.2 IP in a bulk outing on a bullpen day - what could their roles look like going forward? Could Piñango continue to hit near the top of the order while the rest of the team figures it out? Plus, they get into the struggles for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer - could John Schneider shake up the top of the batting order if that keeps up? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:47:20

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Hoffman, Jays' Offence Mauled by Tigers

5/15/2026
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss vs. the Tigers to kick off the three-game series in Detroit. They take your calls and texts, and debate what was the primary cause of tonight's loss, Jeff Hoffman or the bats going quiet in an impromptu Tigers bullpen day? What do you do with Hoffman moving forward, and how do the bats wake up after continuing to be quiet? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles specifically, and get into Trey Yesavage's first quality start of the season The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Duration:00:37:00

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JTP: Big 3-Game Set Vs. Tigers & Bisons Check-In

5/15/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to talk Spencer Miles, the state of the Blue Jays and keys to Toronto winning their 3-game set. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro (32:22) updates on Chad Dallas, CJ Van Eyck, Brendon Little, and others we might see with the big club soon. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:00:49:52

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JTP: Ceasing the Moment, Varsho’s GS, & Ryan Spilborghs

5/14/2026
Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of The Score to discuss Dylan Cease’s outing, Daulton Varsho’s Grand Slam and more. Afterwards, Ryan Spilborghs (30:58) of Apple TV pops in to talk Trey Yesavage, the Detroit Tigers and the latest on the Colorado Rockies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Duration:00:49:54