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Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after ever game and fielding listener texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy at 10am-12pm.
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JTP: New Low in Sox Sweep & Celebrating Mays at Rickwood Field
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to recap the Blue Jays getting swept by the Red Sox and what the front office’s appetite to sell may be. Matthew Ritchie discusses the history of Rickwood Field and Willie Mays’ connection to fans. Eno Sarris breaks down Kevin Gausman’s struggles and why he’s intrigued by Bowden Francis. In the final segment, Chris Nowlin shares how he’s teaching pitchers the lost art of the knuckleball.
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Jays Swept Away by Red Sox at the Dome
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Red Sox, completing the Boston sweep at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the offence failing to produce yet again - even if the team did DFA or trade multiple players, who else can possibly be called up? Is this roster something that can be fixed in-season? They also get into the in-game adjustments made by John Schneider, and debate the manager's role in the decision making process.
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JTP: Martinez Called Up, Tough Decisions Ahead & Sami Zayn
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to recap a loss to the Red Sox. WWE Wrestler Sami Zayn joins to discuss where his love for comedy started leading up to his show in Toronto on July 4. Jon Morosi outlines the tough decisions ahead for the Blue Jays front office. In the final segment, Brandon Wile looks at future MLB rule changes, specifically the challenge system that will likely come to the MLB in the coming years.
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Remembering Willie Mays + Jays Lose Series vs. Red Sox
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the passing of Willie Mays at the age of 93, one of the game's greatest players, and share some thoughts on his Hall of Fame career. Afterwards, they break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get into the pinch hit decisions of John Schneider, the bullpen usage, and the start from Chris Bassitt.
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JTP: Red Sox Loss, Quiet Bats & Bullpen Usage
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman in-studio to recap Monday's loss to the Red Sox, while Ben Clemens of FanGraphs accesses Bo Bichette’s market and what makes Danny Jansen a unique catcher (25:15). Afterwards, The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey touches on why the Red Sox are in the midst of a season-defining stretch (50:00). In the final segment, radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman looks at how the team should deploy their bullpen and Ernie Clement's recent groove at the plate (01:15:24).
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Another Swing and Miss on Road Back to .500
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the lineup decisions - was it right to not have two lefty bats in the lineup vs. Victoria BC native Nick Pivetta? They get into Yusei Kikuchi giving up four home runs, including two to Maple Ridge BC native Tyler O'Neill - was there something more there, or just an off night? Plus, they discuss the decisions needing to be made with the bullpen, following Yimi García being put on the IL - is Tim Mayza's time on the team close to being done?
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.