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Happy Hump Day! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ fascinating turnaround over the past week, the lack of energy at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, George Springer hitting a leadoff homer on his 34th birthday, Yusei Kikuchi’s injury scare, his insane sleep routine, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing signs of wear and tear, and Cavan Biggio being elevated into the cleanup spot. Then, with the Leafs set to host Media Day on Wednesday, Ailish and Justin debate if the team’s current roster is better than the group that reported to training camp last year. Afterwards, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring a special birthday shoutout to Chris Cuthbert (46:43)! 

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Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning host! The guys open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over the Guardians on Monday night, Cavan Biggio’s late-game heroics, Davis Schneider being elevated into the leadoff spot, George Springer finding his groove during the long weekend, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s injury, Jordan Hicks’ erratic command, and the current state of the Jays’ bullpen. Then, Justin and Brent weigh in on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ acquisition of Erik Karlsson, San Jose’s confounding return in the deal, and Kyle Dubas’ hand in reshaping Pittsburgh’s roster this summer. Later, the guys present an honourary edition of the A-List (47:47)! 

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It’s baby Friday! Coming off Game 1 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, Justin and Brent open the show with a question: do you want to see Kyle Lowry win a title with the Miami Heat? Then, the guys share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 3-0 walk-off victory over the Yankees, John Schneider’s loyalty to Cavan Biggio, Chris Bassitt’s impressive streak of 27 consecutive scoreless innings, and how the Jays can paper over Alek Manoah’s struggles so far this season. Afterwards, Justin and Brent chat about the lingering uncertainty regarding Kyle Dubas’ future and the prospect of relocation for the Arizona Coyotes. Later, the guys close out the hour by discussing Dustin Johnson’s curious explanation for his recent back injury (47:19). 

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap a wild 18-11 Blue Jays win over the Philadelphia Phillies and discuss Ross Stripling’s no decision, Bryce Harper’s base-running blunder, a successful night at the dish for Teoscar Hernández, the AL Wild Card race and Shane McClanahan leaving the Rays' game with an injury. Blair and Barker welcome Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner in on the conversation and ask who should be the Blue Jays’ starting second baseman when the playoffs begin (29:32).

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Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner joins Jeff and Kevin and is asked if the Blue Jays, Rays, and Red Sox will make up the three wild card spots in the American League. Following that, Ben talks about how the Blue Jays need to make a deal to bolster the bullpen, Cavan Biggio’s improvement, and if he believes Jose Berrios is turning the corner (01:43). We wrap with Oakland Athletics broadcaster Vince Cotroneo previews the A’s-Jays series and examines what will happen with starter Frankie Montas at the trade deadline (30:19).

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We learned that commenting on the pace of a game in progress is as bad as saying “no-hitter” in the midst of one, and get called “Karen” for noting that a combined no-no is different from a no-no. We launch into the SCOTUS rant that you knew was coming, but don’t worry, we deftly tie it to baseball and provide a checklist of specific actions including standing up AND sitting down, and being like Lauren. Pottymouth loses another boyfriend due to character flaws, we get a “Let’s Go, Jeter” chant at Fenway that we can get behind, and Patti remains stuck with Adley’s mustache because you don’t mess with a streak. Hell has frozen over as we agree with Buck over Dusty. Pottymouth proposes a qHar bracket. 

We introduce you to Proud to be in Baseball, founded by Bryan Ruby, which supports LGBTQ+ ballplayers in high school, college, and beyond. Rainbows appear in LMB (the Mexican baseball league) and we learn non gendered vocabulary words in Spanish! The Venezuelan Women’s baseball semi-finals concluded this weekend, with Pottymouth noting 3 women umpires, and the ability to watch games on YouTube. Patti shares the joy of the pressbox during collegiate summer league games. We say “Super spreader bat mitzvah,” “Even the mustard is gay,” and by popular demand, “Anzoátegui.”

Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

The Blue Jays prepare to face the L.A. Angels in a four-game series. Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the matchup, particularly Shohei Ohtani’s season so far on the mound and his success against right-handed hitters. Later on, Buffalo Bisons Manager Casey Candaele discusses the latest news around the Blue Jays’ AAA affiliate including the emergence of Adrian Hernandez, Gabriel Moreno, Jordan Groshans, and how Cavan Biggio has performed during his stint with the club (28:56).

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Jeff and Kevin examine the Blue Jays Opening Day-like lineup against the Tigers in Grapefruit League play (0:37). 2B Cavan Biggio joins the guys to discuss getting regular reps at second base this season, his ability to play all over the diamond, being able to focus on his hitting this spring, and learning and bouncing back from a tough 2021 campaign (8:03). Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall shares his outlook on the Blue Jays after covering the team in Florida and the Tigers as a team on the rise in the AL (33:09).

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.

CBA negotiations heat up a notch as the League tries to bring in the Feds while the Players instead bring in the fans. Cowboy Joe hangs up his chest protector and yet still no women umpires in sight. Pottymouth adds a prize to her Hernandez collection, naming Teoscar as her Blue Jays boyfriend. Patti puts in a bid for beer with the Biggios with her pick of Cavan. For the Reds, Pottymouth Blind Sides us by selecting Kyle Farmer, and Patti is swayed by qHAR, Mookie, and a wacky career path to pick TJ Friedl. Colombia comes out of nowhere to take the Serie del Caribe and Pottymouth tells us what we missed. Cedric Mullins further cements his boyfriend cred by sharing his Crohn’s Disease story. The Dodgers sign two players from Uganda, so can a Disney movie be far behind? We say CTRL-F is my friend, thrusty swivel, and breakfast hockey.

Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Alex, Chris, Darcy, and Jon are joined by DC Simmonds to discuss the recent boom in the Sports Card Industry. DC explains how he began collecting cards (3:27), why cards are the next big investment for millennials (4:28), and offers his take on the NBA season (14:23). DC describes how insanely fast sports cards are flying off the shelves (19:57), and how retro cards are gaining value once again (23:30). The guys converse about the return of baseball (29:40) and the Toronto Blue Jays' chances this season (32:05). The crew end their show with their Qualin Awards (41:25) and a game of Start-Bench-Cut (48:43).

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Alex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh are thrilled to be joined by comedian Evan Mumford (7:34). He shares his perspective on growing up on the same street as Alex, his path to becoming a stand-up comic, and comedy as an art form (17:13). Evan outlines the highs and lows of stand-up and how he, as a comedian, can help people forget about their problems (21:47), and his hilarious brushes with famous athletes (27:09). The fellas discuss the most surprising stories from halfway through the NBA season (35:40), Darryl Sutter's return as head coach of the Calgary Flames (42:02), and the Toronto Blue Jays' powerful bats (51:04). Carlos Delgado meets The Rational Fanatic (54:04), and the crew presents their Qualin Awards for the most timely plays of the week (59:06). The show ends with everyone's favourite gameshow, "Start-Bench-Cut" (64:43).

Alex is joined by the following cast of characters: Jesse, Chris, Jon, and Josh. These has-beens share their thoughts on the world of sports from the past week. They discuss the Buffalo Bills' AFC lead, the Miami Dolphins' rise, the Chicago Bears' struggles, and Bruce Arians' mind-games with Alvin Kamara. They offer their 2021 NHL predictions, the Toronto Blue Jays' potential roster/defensive alignment, and notable athletes with extreme talent vs. athletes and a deficiency in work ethic (or vice versa). The crew give their most timely play of the week and then end the podcast with a game of Start-Bench-Cut.

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford check in on some of the notable names that have been called up this season, including hard-hitting rookies Austin Riley and Michael Chavis, and how likely they are to continue mashing in 2019. Plus, why Eloy Jimenez is still a big-time breakout candidate for this season, the potential home run ceiling for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and why Angels right-hander Griffin Canning is a high-upside arm for this year and beyond.

Matt Stroup and George Bissell break down some recent fantasy trends, including what to expect from Cavan Biggio with the Blue Jays, and what to make of the sudden power surge from 36-year-old Hunter Pence. Also on this episode: an impressive season debut from Andrew Heaney and his fantasy potential going forward, and the outlook on Pirates prospect Mitch Keller. Plus — the Twins have become a true fantasy factory, and we examine what to expect from Miguel Sano, C.J. Cron, Jake Odorizzi and Kyle Gibson the rest of the way.