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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker go over the Blue Jays-Astros series finale where Houston prevailed with a 8-1 win. The guys discuss the Jays' inability to score with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, a solid start from José Berríos, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting called out on a pitch clock violation. Speaking of violations, the guys react to post-game comments from Mets pitcher Max Scherzer and manager Buck Showalter after Scherzer was ejected by umpire Phil Cuzzi following a foreign substance check against the Dodgers (28:34). Foul Territory co-host & YES Network analyst Todd Frazier shares his thoughts on the Scherzer situation and the umpires’ role in the incident, before discussing Toronto’s next opponent: the New York Yankees (49:33). MLB Insider Jeff Passan comments on the umpires vs. Scherzer, if Mad Max could be suspended, and if the Oakland A’s will be moving to Las Vegas anytime soon (01:19:23).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays’ 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, highlighted by Alek Manoah's seven innings of one-hit ball and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first HR of the season. Former MLB player and father of Daulton, Gary Varsho, joins the guys to discuss his son’s path to the major leagues and why he felt that Daulton would be a good fit on the Blue Jays (25:32). MLB insider Jeff Passan shares his thoughts on the Rays’ hot start, Grayson Rodriguez’s debut with the Orioles, Shohei Ohtani’s pitch clock violations on the mound and in the batter’s box, and José Berríos’ struggles against the Royals (50:03). Jeff and Kevin wrap up today's show listening to your calls on the 'Back Leg Line' (01:20:53)!
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' 10-9 Opening Day win over the St. Louis Cardinals and share their thoughts on the way John Schneider configured the batting order, Matt Chapman hitting to the opposite field, how the team operated on the base paths, and Bo Bichette’s overall game. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner comments on what a healthy George Springer brings to the lineup, Daulton Varsho batting in the clean-up spot, and Alek Manoah’s use of PitchCom (29:58). MLB insider Jeff Passan discusses Shohei Ohtani’s dominance in the Angels’ latest hard luck loss, the Mariners and Astros in the AL West, Adley Rutschman’s amazing season debut with the Orioles, and MLB and the MLBPA reaching a deal on a CBA for minor league players (49:30).
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Blair and Barker are reunited with Barker returning from his assignments in Florida to chat about why the Blue Jays have retired their home run jacket. MLB Network analyst Carlos Pena joins the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays, players using spring training to experiment with different techniques, and why he’s not sleeping on Baltimore as a threat in the AL East (13:33). ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan discusses why he likes the 2023 edition of the Blue Jays' bullpen, his expectations for Kevin Gausman, and his pick to represent the American League in the World Series (28:37).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this week discussing MLB's new rules being put on display and share their takeaways from the Blue Jays' opening weekend of Grapefruit League action. Later, they break down Toronto's hiring former Houston Astros GM James Click as their VP of Baseball Strategy. Later on, MLB Insider Jeff Passan chats about the early feedback on the pitch clock and rule changes, Manny Machado’s massive contract extension with the Padres, and the Jays' decision to add Click to the front office (29:35).
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JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to help break down the trade that sent Teoscar Hernández to the Seattle Mariners. The pair discuss what Teo meant to the city of Toronto, viable options that the Jays can pursue to replace him, and what role freshly acquired pitcher Erik Swanson will play (00:02). Later on, they focus in on the Raptors' impressive win over the Miami Heat, Kyle Lowry's Hall of Fame case, if Toronto should have any regrets not pursuing Donovan Mitchell this offseason, and what a package for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would look like (40:52). Afterwards, the group puts together a parlay for tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers, presented by DraftKings (58:09). Next up, ESPN's MLB insider Jeff Passan adds to the Teoscar Hernández trade conversation by sharing his thoughts on Toronto's return in the deal, if the Jays are favourites in the Brandon Nimmo sweepstakes, and what's next for the club this winter (1:12:59).
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With the World Series in the rear-view mirror, Blair and Barker turn their attention towards the offseason. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins the show from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas with a focus on the Toronto Blue Jays: their wants and needs and how active they will be to improve the roster (10:46). Afterwards, MLB insider Jeff Passan discusses Shohei Ohtani’s potential availability, what teams would have to give up for someone of his calibre, and the star players available in free agency including Aaron Judge and Jacob deGrom (36:04).
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History was made in Game 4 of the World Series as Cristian Javier and the Astros' bullpen combined to no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-0 win to even up the series. Charlie Manuel, manager of the 2008 World Series-winning Phillies, reflects on the series so far, compares the 2008 World Champions to the 2022 squad, and goes down memory lane when he had a firsthand seat to MLB’s last postseason no-hitter: Roy Halladay’s gem in 2010 (15:12). MLB insider Jeff Passan joins the show from Philadelphia to discuss to tonight’s pivotal Game 5, the decision-making from Dusty Baker and Rob Thomson through four games, and how the Astros’ players involved in the 2017 cheating scandal are perceived today (30:29).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open up the show with some final thoughts on the New York Yankees and their motivational tactics ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS before being swept by the Houston Astros. The guys invite MLB insider Jeff Passan into the conversation to chat about the futures of Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman in the Bronx and examine the Astros and their dominant postseason run so far (04:21). Philadelphia Phillies manager and Corunna, Ontario native Rob Thomson discusses his club’s run to the World Series and the success the Phils have had since he took to reigns as manager midseason (38:05).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their final thoughts on the Yankees-Guardians series with New York now on their way to face Houston in the ALCS. Later, they hone in on the Phillies 2-0 win over the Padres in Game 1 of the NLCS, particularly Zack Wheeler’s masterful performance where he pitched seven innings of one-hit ball. MLB Insider Jeff Passan comments on why no announcement has been made yet by the Blue Jays on John Schneider, Terry Francona’s decision to start Aaron Civale in a do-or-die scenario, and why the Astros should be disappointed if they aren’t the 2022 World Series champions (31:26).
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Former Mariners All-Star and current Special Assignment coach Mike Cameron joins Blair and Barker to look back on the 2001 season, a historic year for Seattle and the last time they made the postseason until now. Cameron also previews the Wild Card series from a Mariners perspective discussing Julio Rodríguez’s standout season, what intangibles Cal Raleigh brings to the table, and how much previous postseason experience matters in October (01:47). MLB insider Jeff Passan shares why he thinks the Blue Jays-Mariners series is the most exciting of the Wild Card round, if Kevin Gausman should be saved for a potential must-win Game 3, and his final thoughts on Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols’ resurgent second half (27:09).
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MLB insider Jeff Passan shares his view on Aaron Judge’s accomplishment, if he will stay a Yankee in the offseason, who can challenge the Astros in the AL, Tyler Glasnow getting healthy for the Rays, and if Aaron Judge is in the Hall of Fame conversation (02:13). The guys end off the show with an extended edition of Barker’s Back Leg Bits (22:20)!
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MLB insider Jeff Passan joins Blair and Barker to discuss the postseason teams jockeying for position, who in each league poses the biggest threat to the Astros and Dodgers, what he thinks the Blue Jays should do when it comes to securing home-field advantage, and the playoff atmosphere at Rogers Centre (04:54). In Barker’s Back Leg Bits, the guys answer a question on if catchers Alejandro Kirk, Danny Jansen, and Gabriel Moreno will all be back with Toronto next year, and fans weigh-in with their thoughts on how Toronto’s rotation should be set up in the playoffs (27:12).
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MLB’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Morgan Sword joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss how the rule changes for 2023 came to be, the decision to ban shift, the research and data behind the changes, and how to speed up the game (02:02). Later on, MLB insider Jeff Passan curses Bluetooth technology while also providing his opinion on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saying he would like to sign an extension with Toronto in the off-season, and the Chicago White Sox playing better with Tony LaRussa away from the club (29:24).
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MLB insider Jeff Passan takes a trip around the Majors with Jeff and Kevin and touches on the Yankees’ diminishing lead in the AL East, Alex Anthopoulos locking up the Braves’ core position players long-term, Manoah’s standout season and where he ranks among the top young starters in the game like Max Fried and Dylan Cease (02:22). Former Mets pitcher and host of the Shea Station podcast Jerry Blevins discusses the Mets battling it out with Atlanta for the NL East crown, Max Scherzer heading to the IL, and what the team’s biggest weakness is heading into the postseason (27:42).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue to take calls and texts on the level of confidence in this Blue Jays team and the other organizations jockeying for position in the wild card race (01:08). In honour of Edwin Diaz and Timmy Trumpet, MLB Insider Jeff Passan does a deep dive on walk-out songs in MLB, the Orioles aggressively promoting their top prospects, and which teams, if any, could wrestle away Aaron Judge from the Yankees in free agency this offseason (33:03).
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New York Yankees beat reporter for WFAN Sweeny Murti joins the guys to recap last night’s 9-2 win for the Blue Jays, before looking into the Yanks' recent slump, if Aaron Boone is on the hot seat, and what the future holds for Brian Cashman (04:23). The guys then take a trip around the league with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan! He discusses what's going on with the Yankees, where the Padres go from here after the Fernando Tatís Jr. news, and what he makes of the Blue Jays heading into September (30:39).
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After the Blue Jays and Orioles got rained out, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker agree that Toronto will have their hands full with the Cleveland Guardians this weekend. The guys talk about the delay that caused José Berríos to make his next start at home and the makeup of the Blue Jays’ starting rotation with Ross Stripling making a rehab start on Friday with the Buffalo Bisons. MLB insider Jeff “Jeffy” Passan shares how the Juan Soto trade came to be, which teams were involved in those talks, and reflects on Soto betting on himself by turning down the Nationals' contract offer. Later, the trio discuss the contract statuses of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette and if the Blue Jays can afford to sign them both to long-term extensions (27:10)
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Padres radio analyst Tony Gwynn Jr. discusses the impact of San Diego's new-look lineup with Juan Soto, Josh Bell and Brandon Drury after beating the Rockies 9-1. He also comments on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s upcoming rehab assignment and why Dinelson Lamet didn't work out with the club (03:17). Later on, MLB insider Jeff Passan sorts through the deals that didn't get done on deadline day, what scouts are saying about the Blue Jays-Marlins trade involving Jordan Groshans, if he thinks Toronto could have done more, and why the Tigers held on to their relievers (35:05).
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