1 hr 39 min
Dan Shulman & Skipper Hour with Joe Maddon & John Schneider Blair & Barker
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- Baseball
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game and the botched call on the final out on its anniversary; before focusing on the Blue Jays and their series in New York. Dan Shulman joins the show from Citi Field to discuss Chris Bassitt leaving the ballpark after his start to join his wife who is in labour and the reasons for optimism for the Blue Jays with the calendar turning to a new month (26:58). MLB manager Joe Maddon talks about how to coach hitters out of slumps, having tough conversations with players if they need to be sent to the minors, and how he views Alek Manoah and Kevin Kiermaier’s contributions to the lineup (50:44). Jays Manager John Schneider joins the guys for his weekly appearance where he reflects on Manoah’s latest start vs. Milwaukee, the other pitchers on the staff supporting him through his struggles, Brandon Belt’s recent plate approach, and the conversations he’s having daily with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:16:11).
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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game and the botched call on the final out on its anniversary; before focusing on the Blue Jays and their series in New York. Dan Shulman joins the show from Citi Field to discuss Chris Bassitt leaving the ballpark after his start to join his wife who is in labour and the reasons for optimism for the Blue Jays with the calendar turning to a new month (26:58). MLB manager Joe Maddon talks about how to coach hitters out of slumps, having tough conversations with players if they need to be sent to the minors, and how he views Alek Manoah and Kevin Kiermaier’s contributions to the lineup (50:44). Jays Manager John Schneider joins the guys for his weekly appearance where he reflects on Manoah’s latest start vs. Milwaukee, the other pitchers on the staff supporting him through his struggles, Brandon Belt’s recent plate approach, and the conversations he’s having daily with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:16:11).
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.
1 hr 39 min