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Blair and Barker kick off the final hour with former Blue Jays catcher Caleb Joseph, who shares his thoughts on Charlie Montoyo's dismissal, what led to the change at the helm, and his personal experience in the Jays' clubhouse (03:21). Later on, interim manager of the Toronto Blue Jays John Schneider joins the show to talk about his excitement to manage the club, the changes he'd like to implement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, his philosophy managing a team and what fans can expect moving forward (25:23). Finally, the guys send you off into the All-Star break with an edition of Barker Back Leg Bits (41:47)!

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On the final edition of Blair & Barker before the All-Star break, the guys break down the Blue Jays' uninspiring loss to the Kansas City Royals. The fellas question why the offense has gone silent, if the shake-up in the batting order in enough to spark some life, and the longevity of Alejandro Kirk's continued excellence. They are then joined by Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline, to preview the MLB Draft this weekend including who we can expect to see off the board first, some of the major storylines leading up to the event, and what's on tap for the Blue Jays with the 23rd overall pick (31:57).

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The Blue Jays are back in the win column after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 at home. Jeff and Kevin delve into Jose Berrios’ 13 strikeout performance (matching his career-high), if they would make any changes to the batting order, and the play involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base which the Jays decided to challenge despite Vlad's reluctance to do so. Later on, MLB analyst with ESPN & Marquee Doug Glanville shares how he sees the AL East shaking out with Orioles now reaching the .500 mark, and how a new rule implemented in the Florida State League that would restrict the use of the shift could make it's way to MLB soon. (28:42)

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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet Producer Chris Black for another round of "Explain It Black" as the guys share their thoughts on how the Jays can progress out of this losing stretch, opponents being comfortable in throwing inside against Toronto, and Gabriel Moreno's first 18 games in the Majors (04:12). Then, the guys chat about Vladdy Jr. performing under expectations, how he's still years away from reaching his peak, where the Jays stand mid-summer in comparison to the team's performance in 2015 and the difficulties of evaluating mangers (25:00). Afterward, Blake is joined by Philadelphia Inquirer's Alex Coffey to discuss J.T. Realmuto's comments on missing games in Toronto, the change in managers from Joe Girardi to Rob Thomson, and the strategy for the Phillies' bullpen day to start the two-game series (50:47). To wrap up, Blake answers your texts and tweets and previews the short series ahead, the shift in schedule for Toronto's starting rotation and the return of Danny Jansen (01:12:46). 

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MLB Network analyst Bill Ripken talks about the Orioles' recent resurgence, why he still likes the Jays despite their recent skid, how in-season trades can affect a clubhouse, and which contender needs to make a move the most (02:45). Jeff and Kevin react to both the AL and NL rosters for the All-Star game and discuss this year's biggest snubs, before ending the show with an extended edition of “Barker’s Back Leg Bits” (27:01)

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down an exciting night at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays’ walked off the Red Sox 6-5. The guys discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s game-winning hit in the ninth inning, Alejandro Kirk’s clutch pinch hit appearance, and their confidence level in Toronto’s bullpen. Hall of Famer and Braves analyst Tom Glavine talks about Freddie Freeman’s return to Atlanta over the weekend, and how to make adjustments in-game and in-season as a pitcher when things aren’t going well on the mound (28:56).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off looking back on the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Orioles in extra innings. They discuss Brandon Hyde’s decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 10th inning with a base open, Toronto’s bullpen giving up the lead, and if a trade for “swing and miss stuff” in the backend of the bullpen could happen before the deadline. Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline gives the lowdown on the top prospects in the MLB Draft as they have arrived at Petco Park in San Diego for the 2022 Draft Combine. They guys then ask who might interest the Blue Jays at pick #23 (28:01)?

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Toronto Blue Jays weekend series against the Minnesota Twins; in particular Sunday’s 8-6 loss in the rubber match. Jeff and Kevin comment on Kevin Gausman’s outing and the possibility of him tipping his pitches, Toronto not being sharp defensively in the game, and Jose Berrios’ best start of the season with his 13 strikeout performance against his former team. Afterwards, the guys examine how the Blue Jays' rivals fared over the weekend for “In The East” (30:41), and share their thoughts on Yusei Kikuchi getting pulled on Friday, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming together on an infield pop-up, and how it was handled afterwards by both players (40:23).

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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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World Series Champion and Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster discusses Fergie Jenkins being honoured at Wrigley Field last weekend, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going up against Shohei Ohtani, and different rallying points for struggling teams during a season (02:29). Afterwards, NESN’s Tony Massarotti talks about the surging Red Sox and Trevor Story turning his season around after an abysmal start (28:18). We wrap up by answering your questions with a quick edition of Barker's Back Leg Bits (41:05)!

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, where the team’s offense mustered 12 hits including home runs from Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and remark on how loose and more relieved the dugout looked. Later on, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman comments on Danny Jansen’s big two-HR game, left-handed outfielders on the trade market, and if the Blue Jays could carry three catchers with Jansen, Kirk, and prospect Gabriel Moreno (29:19).

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Cincinnati Reds TV analyst and former Major League pitcher Chris Welch previews this weekend’s CIN-TOR series at Rogers Centre and discusses Joey Votto’s tenure and future within the organization, if SP Luis Castillo will be traded before the deadline, and if rookie Hunter Greene’s ceiling will live up to the hype surrounding him (03:53). To end of the show, Blair and Barker head into the weekend answering your questions on another edition of Barker’s Back Leg Bits (38:59)!

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Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker open the show examining Pete Alonso of the Mets’ post-game comments about his approach and compare it to what they’re seeing from the Blue Jays at the plate. Afterwards, they discuss how former Blue Jays Brandon Drury, Connor Overton, and Jeff Hoffman are off to strong starts for the Reds as they visit Rogers Centre this weekend, and preview the Blue Jays starters for the series: Ryu, Manoah, and Kikuchi (31:12).

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Jeff and Kevin kick off the show discussing the Houston Astros' 13-4 rout of the Boston Red Sox before moving on to the Blue Jays’ 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners, led by Jose Berrios’ seven strong innings and George Springer’s base-clearing triple. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins the guys to talk about Springer’s impact to the Blue Jays’ clubhouse both on and off the field and addresses who needs to step up in the bullpen with Tim Mayza’s injury (26:49).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, which featured another quality start from Yusei Kikuchi. The guys discuss the adjustments Kikuchi has made on the mound, the batting order returning to how it was, and concerns about Tim Mayza’s injury and who will step up in the bullpen. Later on, MLB Network analyst Bill Ripken discusses how great players break out of hitting slumps and what he’s noticed from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette offensively and defensively a month into the season (27:44).

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MLB Network Analyst and former Houston Astros Manager Bo Porter shares his thoughts on offence being down across MLB, the pressure that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other star players put on themselves to be great, and the frustration towards umpires in the early-going of the season (01:43). ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan talks about the Blue Jays' current struggles, why he’s not concerned about their starting pitching, their search for a lefty bat, and if the Nationals’ Josh Bell would be a good fit for Toronto’s batting order (26:26).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays latest series against the Guardians, where Toronto dropped three of four in Cleveland. They start the show off discussing Alek Manoah’s performance in the series finale and his post-game comments on having difficulty gripping the baseballs; before talking about Teoscar Hernandez’s return, Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s approach, and the current struggles of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Matt Chapman at the plate. Afterwards, the guys debut their new segment In The East to take a further look at the AL East and the teams surrounding the Blue Jays in the standings (28:15).

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Howard Bender and Adam Ronis discuss Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to remove starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during his bid for a perfect game as well as some blossoming late-round starters for fantasy baseball.

The boys start this week by asking the question, Does Rob Manfred like baseball? They discuss MLB's steroid testing agreement ending as well as the retirement of a legendary ump, also some surprising breaking news. They continue their Then & Now series by naming their 19 through 15 picks of the greatest players of all-time. After, they list their top-five best first basemen in the game right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner.

The boys start this week by asking the question, Does Rob Manfred like baseball? They discuss MLB's steroid testing agreement ending as well as the retirement of a legendary ump, also some surprising breaking news. They continue their Then & Now series by naming their 19 through 15 picks of the greatest players of all-time. After, they list their top-five best first basemen in the game right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner.