Best Fries With Jake Podcasts (2025)

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JTP: The Blue Jays Have Clinched 1:39:51

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20m ago1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays finally clinched a playoff spot. They also look at the math for Toronto to clinch the A.L. East. Afterwards, Chad Jennings (31:49) of The Athletic discusses the playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (51:56) tal…

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Jays Grab 90th Win, Clinch Playoff Spot vs. Royals 54:54

1h ago54:54

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Royals to officially punch their ticket to the 2025 MLB Playoffs! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team's champagne-soaked celebrations - even with the division title still ahead, how great is it to see the team clinch a playoff spot just a year after fin…

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Jays Bats Stay Silent in Fourth Straight Loss 46:49

21h ago46:49

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Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Royals to lose the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game where the bats were completely shut down - what gives? Is more needed from not just Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and the rest of the order? They…

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Scherzer Shelled by Royals, Jays Blown Out in Series Opener 36:30

3d ago36:30

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Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 20-1 loss vs. the Royals in Kansas City to open the final road series of the regular season. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the tough start from Max Scherzer - should he no longer be considered for a playoff rotation, or should he get a few more shots? He gets into the lack of offence - outside of…

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JTP: Run Production Lacking, Ohtani & Ryan Spilborghs 1:39:54

3d ago1:39:54

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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss Toronto’s depth and why they struggled to hit against the Rays. Afterwards, Joon Lee (30:22) joins to discuss the experiences of Dodgers Stadium, commonalities between the best teams in the MLB and more. Following that, Ryan Spilborghs (50:23) of Apple TV pops in to talk his concerns abou…

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Aubrey Sacco Case | Chapter 2: Blank Space 43:17

3d ago43:17

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From Up and Vanished comes Status: Untraced — a 3-episode mini-series. Lies, rumors, and arrests—when the truth keeps shifting, all that remains are spaces waiting to be filled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c…

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Unlocked #15 - Simon Nielsen 1:05:27

8h ago1:05:27

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Simon Nielsen is back on the show. Listen to this story to learn some of the origins of the church we helped start, some of our hesitations and concerns, and more of the transformation that happened in our lives and so many others. Find Simon on Facebook or Instagram. Find the book, Modeling God, that changed his life ⁠HERE⁠.…

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Jays Drop Finale vs. Rays, Leave Florida w/ Series Split 52:12

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 loss in the series finale vs. the Rays. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the lack of offence against Shane Baz - is this just a blip or are there larger trends to be worried about? Is there concern about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They discuss Chris Bassitt' 4.1 IP allowing three…

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JTP: Another Gausman Gem, the Yesavage Plan & 2012 Blue Jays Stories 1:39:39

4d ago1:39:39

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping Kevin Gausman’s outing, highlighting his consistency over the second half of the season and his dominance in September. Also, they touch on Toronto’s difficulty creating traction at the plate. Afterwards, Adam Darowski (30:55), Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, discusses the devel…

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What Cancer Patients can Learn from Athletes, with Sports Geographer Dr. Jen Fry 38:19

6h ago38:19

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How do you fight for yourself? In your home, on the court, or in the hospital, sports geographer and keynote speaker Dr. Jen Fry shows us how to advocate for ourselves in any situation. As a former NCAA player and coach, a TEDx speaker, and now author of the book, I Said No, Dr. Fry knows the ways to navigate difficult situations and conversations.…

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Jays Bats Shut Down by Rays in Tampa 31:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Rays in the third game of this four-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays offence - after just four hits and a walk, was this a result of poor swing decisions, or does Rays starter Ian Seymour deserve more credit? Plus, they get into the si…

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JTP: Too Much Interference, Playoff Lineups & Jake Peavy 1:39:59

5d ago1:39:59

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the fan interference rulings last night, Jose Berrios’ rough outing, Jeff Hoffman finding a way and more. Afterwards, Toronto Blue Jays Program Manager Geoff Seto (35:34) discusses the 2025 Canadian Futures Showcase and its value to Canadian baseball players. Following that, MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:30) bre…

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The Home Run That Wasn't: Jays Survive Review, Win Sixth Straight 32:47

5d ago32:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rays to ensure at least a series split in the four-game series down in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the review of a Brandon Lowe home run and whether or not there was fan interference - did MLB blow this one? They discuss Nathan Lukes righting that w…

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JTP: Savage Yesavage Debut, Fisher Mania & LaTroy Hawkins 1:39:50

6d ago1:39:50

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Trey Yesavage’s incredible outing, Braydon Fisher coming up clutch and more. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (28:03) weighs in on Yesavage, his deployment plan for the rest of the season and the remaining games. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:21) talks Yesavage, Bo Bichette and bounces around the MLB. Lastly, former…

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Introducing Wisecrack 3:40

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What do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club? Answer: Wisecrack— a 6-part limited series where true crime and stand up comedy take center stage. Available now from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts. Check out this trailer, and search Wisecrack in your podcast app to follow the show. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Yesavage Carves Rays in MLB Debut, Jays Grab Extra Innings Win 24:54

7d ago24:54

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 extra innings win over the Rays to open the four-game series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dazzling debut of Trey Yesavage - how impressive was his first start on an MLB mound? What could the short-term future hold for him? They also discuss George Springer…

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JTP: Happy Trey Day, Sweeping the O’s & Casey Candaele 1:39:55

1h ago1:39:55

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli discuss the news of Trey Yesavage starting on Monday night and the Blue Jays keeping their foot on the gas and sweeping the Orioles. Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (29:51) comes by to provide the state of the Rays. Bisons manager Casey Candaele (50:52) breaks down Trey Yesavage’s pitch mix, his personality and unique deliver…

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Jays Sweep Orioles + Yesavage Gets the Call 42:44

4m ago42:44

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 win over the Orioles to complete the series sweep in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 87th win of the year - with 13 games to go, what's still ahead for the Jays? They get into the offence knocking around the Orioles bullpen, as Ernie Clement, George Springer, an…

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Captain Kirk, Jays Walk Off Orioles in Comeback Thriller 56:32

8d ago56:32

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Sho Alli and Ben Nicholson-Smith break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They get to your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk, who came through with both a pinch-hit RBI single and the game-winning RBI sacrifice fly - how important is it that he gets going offensively again? They discu…

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Bassitt, Bullpen Shut Down Orioles in Series Opener 27:38

29m ago27:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the start from Chris Bassitt - was he dealing with something after coming out of the game following five innings of one-run ball? They also discuss the terrific work from the bullp…

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JTP: Gigantic Gausman Outing, Santander in Buffalo & A.L. East 1:39:51

10d ago1:39:51

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli delve into the historical context of Kevin Gausman’s complete game and how dialled in he is heading into the playoffs, where he appears to be the favourite to start Game 1 of the postseason. Afterwards, the Score’s Brandon Wile (28:44) previews the upcoming weekend series of the Red Sox-Yankees. Afterwards, Julia and Sho di…

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Aubrey Sacco Case | Chapter 1: Somewhere In the Clouds 40:58

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From Up and Vanished comes Status: Untraced — a 3-episode mini-series. A trek that should have ended in days. Fifteen years later -- still no return. Her story begins here. Catch episode 2 and more by following the Status: Untraced feed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear…

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Gausman Notches Complete Game Shutout, Jays Win Series vs. Astros 1:23:47

4m ago1:23:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Ja…

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Unlocked #14 - John Lenhart Gets Mobbed - Part 3 1:05:13

14h ago1:05:13

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This is part 3 of the Mobbing Series. This story covers the incredible amount of harassment that John dealt with in response to his book, Modeling God. Here are the previous episodes in this mini-series: Part 1: https://youtu.be/P7_oPPEnpOo Part 2: https://youtu.be/0XerbmGwkKs John (J.G.) Lenhart has degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. F…

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JTP: Hoffman’s Workload, Gausman’s Dominance & Quiet Bats 1:39:58

11d ago1:39:58

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the decision to use Jeff Hoffman again last night vs. the Astros and if his arm can handle the work demand. They also discuss Jose Berrios’ encouraging start and Toronto’s trouble creating barrels on Astros pitcher Jason Alexander. Rob Friedman (30:45) analyzes Shane Bieber’s stuff, Kevin Gausman’s fastball-s…

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The Bright Side of Life and Sport, with Stephanie Noriega 49:31

8d ago49:31

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Taking immature high school players and evolving them into formidable athletes takes more than just carefully planned training routines. Coach Stephanie Noriega has found a way to grow her players her players into confident and caring young women, unafraid of new challenges. She’s the Head Coach of Volleyball at West Springfield High School in Virg…

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Hoffman Giveth, Hoffman Taketh Away (Again) 32:15

1h ago32:15

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is now even at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up the game-losing home run to Yainer Diaz in the top of the ninth inning - despite a recent stretch of looking better, are we back to the same conversation …

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JTP: Epic Comeback, Lyle Overbay & Riley Tirotta 1:39:53

12d ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a crazy night at the Rogers Centre, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s big plays in crunch time, Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s passion for playing in Toronto, along with his huge 9th-inning double. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder Riley Triotta (30:53) joins to discuss his season, working his way up the Blue Jays organi…

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Heineman Walks Off Astros, Jays Win Series Opener in Extras 27:07

5d ago27:07

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Astros in the series opener! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the effort from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - how important were his plays in extras, including throwing out Jose Altuve at third base, and beating out an infield single? They get into the contributions …

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JTP: Rotation Shuffling, Astros Preview & Phillies Talk 1:39:52

13d ago1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Astros broadcaster Robert Ford to talk about Houston starter Luis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, and the state of the Astros. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:14) discusses Jose Berrios, his takeaways from the Yankees series, and more. The Athletic’s Matt Gelb (50:48) looks at the Phillies, who are dealing…

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JTP: Tipping Pitches & Weekend Recap 1:39:46

11d ago1:39:46

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, including Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt’s starts as well as Toronto struggling to convert on chances. Afterwards, WFAN Sports Radio’s Emmanuel Berbari (30:40) discusses Aaron Judge’s defence, the Yankees’ pitching over the three-game series and the rest of their regular season. The Athletic’…

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Jays Bats Get Fried, Lose Series vs. Yankees 35:24

4d ago35:24

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to drop both the game and series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the series at-large - does this series loss change your view on what the Jays are at this point in the season? They get into the Jays offence going quiet with runners in scoring…

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Jays Offence Shut Down in Waterlogged Loss vs. Yankees 35:09

2d ago35:09

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees in the second game of the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get to the pitching - Chris Bassitt allowed two unearned runs in five innings of work, how did his outing go? Plus, they get into the outings from Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Yar…

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Gausman Shuts Down Yankees, Jays Win Series Opener 34:39

3d ago34:39

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great …

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JTP: Vernon Wells, Joba Chamberlain & Yankees Preview 1:39:53

17d ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette’s season, and Vladimir Guerrero’s swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells’ time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, fo…

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Unlocked #13 - Eric & Jennifer Vickers 1:10:35

15d ago1:10:35

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Eric and Jennifer Vickers are a power-couple with a passion for coaching, teaching, and just outright helping people. Listen here for a view of their marriage, its origin story, and how they became a partnership that others can emulate.Find more from Jennifer and Eric at: Growing with Jennifer ⁠https://growingwithjennifer.com/⁠ Music of Life Church…

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JTP: Copious Homers, Yankees Up Next & Tyler Stewart 1:39:49

18d ago1:39:49

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Shane Bieber rebounding after a rough 2nd inning, an abundance of homers and the decision to remove Tommy Nance in favour of Ryan Borucki. Afterwards, Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (30:45) pops by to talk about his Blue Jays fandom and the band. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:21) discusses Toronto’s relief pi…

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An Athletic Mentality as a Guide to Victory Against Cancer, with former Penn State Star and Coach Fatima Balza 1:01:56

5d ago1:01:56

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She knew how to beat her opponents on the court, but beating breast cancer was a challenge Fatima Balza didn't know how to approach. For this former star Penn state volleyball player and current coach of Western Nebraska Community College, Fati took to treating her cancer like she was training for a tournament. In the process, it changed her outloo…

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Jays Blast Their Way to Comeback Win, Clinch Series vs. Reds 37:15

19d ago37:15

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro…

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JTP: Springer, Bo Lead the Way, Berrios & Bullpen State 1:39:52

19d ago1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a wild Tuesday game where Jose Berrios got shelled, the bullpen came through, and the bats came alive. The Athletics' C. Trent Rosecrans (31:33) updates on the youth movement of the Reds. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:10) provides thoughts on the trust level in Jeff Hoffman and the likelihood Trey Yesavage m…

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Jays Win Impromptu Bullpen Day Battle vs. Reds 31:28

6d ago31:28

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) …

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JTP: Will the Bullpen Bounce Back? 1:39:49

7d ago1:39:49

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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss what the numbers suggest is going on with the Blue Jays’ bullpen, Bo Bichette’s heater and outfield defence and more (25:23). Afterwards, Ben Clemens (50:58) of Fangraphs analyzes the value of bullpen arms, Jonah Tong’s unique delivery, and Justin Verlander, along with a cast of future Ha…

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Jays Suffer Another Bullpen Meltdown in Walk-off Loss vs. Reds 39:57

12d ago39:57

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Reds in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bottom of the ninth - should Tommy Nance have stayed in the game over Brendon Little? Was there another relief option to go to other than Little? They get into Chris Bassitt's quality start,…

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JTP: Brewers Recap, Joe Siddall & Reds Preview 1:39:34

21d ago1:39:34

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Blake Murphy breaks down the weekend’s action where Toronto lost two of three to Milwaukee, before actor Jake Goldsbie (10:15) joins to discuss the Blue Jays’ 2025 season. Afterwards, Andrew Mearns (34:55) of Pinstripe Alley analyzes what is behind the New York Yankees winning seven of their last ten games. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (51:10) pops in-s…

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Bullpen, Bats Bounce Back as Jays Beat Brewers in Series Finale 58:13

22d ago58:13

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Brewers to salvage the series finale in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen bouncing back - does Tommy Nance deserve more higher leverage outings following his fifth inning Houdini act? Who is in the circle of trust after Louis Varland and Seran…

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Hoffman Blown Up (Again) as Closer Conundrum Continues vs. Brewers 56:10

12d ago56:10

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up two home runs in the top of the ninth inning to lose the game - is it time to press the panic button with him as the team's closer? Who are the best internal cand…

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Bullpen Blasted in Blue Jays Blowout Loss to Brewers 36:09

10d ago36:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Shane Bieber's start - with only two earned runs in 5.1 IP, how did they feel about his second start, and why did he get pulled after 92 pitches? They discuss the bullpen continuin…