6ix Inning Stretch

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A baseball podcast hosted by 3-time All-Star Whit Merrifield and sports reporter Lindsay Dunn. Every Wednesday, Whit and Lindsay will talk Blue Jays, the latest news around Major League Baseball, and interview some of the biggest names in the game! Presented by Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 days ago

    Gausman's Goodbye & Whit's Trade Deadline Takeaways | 6ix Inning Stretch

    The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn to break down major moves involving the Toronto Blue Jays. Whit shares why the front office had little choice but to sell, explains why the roster isn't better today than it was 24 hours ago, and discusses the departures of Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman, and more. Plus, hear Kevin Gausman's heartfelt farewell message to Blue Jays fans and why Whit believes Varsho's defensive value is often overlooked. Whit also gives fans an inside look at the emotional reality of being traded, from saying goodbye to teammates to walking into a brand-new clubhouse. The conversation also covers the biggest winners from around baseball, the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal, Whit's surprising theory on how that blockbuster came together, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, including his own trade deadline experience, Brady Singer prank calls, and an update on Whit's injured elbow. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 21 Jul

    Blue Jays Trade Deadline Reality Check | 6ix Inning Stretch

    Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn are back for another episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, breaking down everything from the revamped MLB Home Run Derby format to what really happens behind the scenes at the All-Star Game. Whit shares why players leave early, gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' position ahead of the trade deadline, discusses Kevin Gausman trade speculation, Shohei Ohtani's latest injury, and explains what trade deadline week is actually like inside a major league clubhouse. The duo also answers fan questions on John Schneider, clubhouse meetings, trade rumors, the looming 2027 labour situation, and some of the strangest hobbies around MLB, before diving into plenty of golf talk and a few hilarious off-topic stories. Later in the show, Lindsay chats with Astros first baseman and three-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker to discuss his elite defense, memorable career plays, the South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame, and his longtime friendship with Whit dating back to their college days. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 17 Jun

    Ballpark receipts: Schwarber, Varsho, Stubbs & Mayza react to Whit's comments | 6ix Inning Stretch

    Welcome back to another episode of Six Inning Stretch! This week, Lindsay is pulling out the receipts. We dive straight into some hilarious cross-team drama after Lindsay takes Whit's podcast comments directly to the ballpark. Watch as Tim Mayza gets exposed by his own bullpen buddies for just wanting to "cause a fuss," and check out the legendary video message Whit sent to Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber that resulted in some epic golf course trash talk and a wild $2,000 Michael Jordan-style betting story. Plus, Garrett Stubbs stops by to drop some hilarious truths about what it’s really like being "friends" with Whit. On the baseball side of things, the crew breaks down the latest MLB headlines and rules confusion. Whit shares his expert, player-first perspective on Jose Caballero’s controversial pitch clock manipulation against Spencer Miles, explaining why it's completely within the rules. We also react to the first wave of All-Star voting results, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out-voting Ben Rice despite a cold bat. From Daulton Varsho’s frustrating wrist injury to the mechanics of Tyler Heineman’s DFA, and even a debate about MLB's future stadium in Las Vegas, this episode covers it all. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive player insights and hilarious clubhouse stories! Subscribe to Blue Jays Nation for more episodes of 6ix Inning Stretch every week! 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Tim Mayza responds 6:28 - Kyle Schwarber responds 13:10 - Garrett Stubbs responds 17:14 - Sports Interaction picks 19:36 - Kevin Gausman responds 20:45 - Table Fare + Social 21:18 - Jazz Chisholm's music & role at Clemson 24:30 - Kangaroo Court 27:32 - Jose Caballero's pitch clock manipulation 30:07 - All-Star Voting 31:54 - Daulton Varsho responds 34:24 - Tarik Skubal returns from injury 36:25 - Interac Debit Canadian Player of the Week - Otto Lopez 39:10 - Tyler Heineman DFA'd 40:45 - Balls flying in Las Vegas 42:11 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 10 Jun

    Whit says not to panic about Vladdy's slugging + Mason Fluharty Interview | 6ix Inning Stretch

    In this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay and Whit break down the imminent return of Alejandro Kirk, Max Scherzer, and Dylan Cease to the Toronto lineup, while Whit goes to bat for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slow start and makes a fierce case for why Ernie Clement deserves to run away with the AL All-Star voting at second base. Plus, Whit exposes a hilarious group chat text from Romano and Swanson where they roast former teammate Tim Mayza’s love for a stadium hype video, and he gives his brutally honest thoughts on Kevin Gausman’s sub-par beer-shotgunning skills. The episode also features an exclusive interview with Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty, who currently leads the majors in appearances. Fluharty pulls back the curtain on the daily life of a high-leverage bullpen arm, discussing everything from his hot-and-cold tub recovery routines to the danger of trying to wrestle teammate Louis Varland in the clubhouse. He recounts the sheer adrenaline of his rookie postseason run, including striking out Shohei Ohtani for his first career save in Los Angeles, and explains why a spring training hangout with Canadian rock legends Three Days Grace inspired him to adopt a bit of "divorced dad rock" for his new walk-out song this season. Subscribe to Blue Jays Nation for more episodes of 6ix Inning Stretch every week! 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Whit inducted to the Gamecocks Hall of Fame 5:10 - Interac Canadian Player of the Week 8:35 - Players returning from injury 11:18 - Vladdy's power struggles continue 15:11 - All-Star voting 18:42 - Whit golfing with the Phillies 19:47 - Lindsay's chat with Mason Fluharty 26:51 - Table Fare + Social 27:25 - Tim Mayza's return to Toronto 32:00 - Chris Bassitt did not like the attention in Toronto 34:14 - Josh Naylor antics 36:20 - Gausman's terrible beer shotgun 37:52 - Disgusting dugout stories! 40:17 - Sports Interaction pick of the week 41:25 - Balls flying in Las Vegas 43:05 - Outro Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A baseball podcast hosted by 3-time All-Star Whit Merrifield and sports reporter Lindsay Dunn. Every Wednesday, Whit and Lindsay will talk Blue Jays, the latest news around Major League Baseball, and interview some of the biggest names in the game! Presented by Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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