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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 11-Noon ET during the baseball season.

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    • 4.8 • 43 Ratings

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 11-Noon ET during the baseball season.

    When Will Gausman Be Ready?

    When Will Gausman Be Ready?

    Jeff Blair is joined by Kevin Barker, who is currently on-site in Dunedin. The guys discuss Kevin Gausman’s ongoing rehab process when the Blue Jays’ ace might be ready to rejoin the team’s starting rotation, Alek Manoah’s current injury timeline, Yariel Rodriguez’s intriguing Grapefruit League debut, Joey Votto’s performance in his brief outing on Sunday, and the Blue Jays’ encouraging offensive trends this spring. Later, Jonathan Mayo, MLB.com prospects writer, stops by (32:04) to discuss the fallout from MLB’s inaugural Spring Breakout series, the possibility of MLB adopting a tournament-style format in future years, and the current depth of talent within the Blue Jays’ farm system.

    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.

    • 49 min
    A Tough Break for Danny Jansen

    A Tough Break for Danny Jansen

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Friday’s breaking news that Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen will miss time with a fractured pisiform bone. Jays manager John Schneider then joins the guys with more on Jansen’s prognosis, Kevin Gausman’s availability for the start of the season, and the decision-making into who makes the opening day roster. The guys head to the Back Leg Line for a few calls before Jeff welcomes former catcher and Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph (31:41) on for his Jansen thoughts and Spring Training observations.

    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.

    • 49 min
    The Return of the Home Run Jacket?

    The Return of the Home Run Jacket?

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s admission that he would like to see the Blue Jays’ home run jacket return in 2024 - will he get his wish? Later they transition to Joey Votto after his minor-league debut and the importance of Bowden Francis going into the season. In the second segment, Blair welcomes former MLB executive and host of ‘Nothing Personal’ David Samson (31:31) to talk about the Padres reversing course and trading for SP Dylan Cease after parting with Juan Soto, dealing with medical reports and team doctors from a front office perspective, and the number of pitching injuries that have occurred so far in Spring Training.

    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.

    • 49 min
    Dunedin Updates with Barker & Ben

    Dunedin Updates with Barker & Ben

    With Barker in Dunedin, both he and Blair discuss Ernie Clement and Santiago Espinal battling it out for Toronto’s final roster spot, and the season ahead for catcher Alejandro Kirk – can he improve on his 2023 campaign? Blue Jays play by play voice Ben Shulman joins the show (31:30) with his thoughts on likely opening day starter Jose Berrios after his most recent Spring tune-up, and provides updates on pitchers Kevin Gausman, Alek Manoah, and Yariel Rodriguez.

    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.

    • 49 min
    Clement Vying for The Show + Gerrit Cole’s Elbow

    Clement Vying for The Show + Gerrit Cole’s Elbow

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss health updates on Blue Jays hurlers Alek Manoah, Kevin Gausman, and free-agent signing Yariel Rodriguez. Later they examine some of the roster battles in camp for pitchers like Mitch White and Bowden Francis, and talk about Ernie Clement’s hot Grapefruit League season and John Schneider’s praise for the infielder. With the Yankees facing Toronto, Jeff welcomes SNY reporter and author of The Yankee Way Andy Martino to discuss the latest on Gerrit Cole’s injury status after an MRI on his pitching elbow, Aaron Judge, and Brian Cashman’s tenure as Yankees GM (30:13).

    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.

    • 49 min
    Barker on Assignment + Inside Votto’s Arrival w/ Jayson Stark

    Barker on Assignment + Inside Votto’s Arrival w/ Jayson Stark

    Jeff Blair is joined by our resident Dunedin correspondent, Kevin Barker, who is currently on site at the Blue Jays’ Spring Training complex in Florida. The guys discuss Joey Votto’s arrival at Jays camp, his chances of cracking the team’s Opening Day roster, Justin Turner’s potential usage at third base, the current state of the Blue Jays’ bullpen, and how the team will manage Votto’s playing time during the remainder of the spring. Later, Jayson Stark, MLB Insider for The Athletic, stops by (28:42) to chat about Gerrit Cole’s lingering elbow discomfort, the current free agent market for Blake Snell, and his latest piece on Joey Votto’s presence at Jays camp.

    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.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

TAL512 ,

Khakified Konversations

Barker is the hitting coach the Jays didn’t know they needed. Great insight and I appreciate the honest take on the state of baseball in Toronto. Blair is a decent sidekick.

CD42069 ,

The best Jays show

It’s da bomb!

rockysaviano ,

Great show but gets political

Intelligent and informative baseball talk. It is centered on the Blue Jays, but I enjoyed it as a White Sox fan. The show interviews the beat writers and local TV announcers of the team that the Blue Jays are playing. You get a baseball series worth of terrific, home spun insight on all MLB teams because of this. They actually made a Blue Jays fan out of a southside of Chicago, guy.
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However, down here in the states, we are being hammered by the political left and the political right on a daily basis. Everything is being politicized to the maximum extent Independents are being driven crazy. Many of us go to sports to get a break from this red versus blue insanity. Unfortunately, this show also has gotten political on a couple of occasions now. The show leans hard left.

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