Blair & Barker
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays, and Major League Baseball.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays, and Major League Baseball.
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the guys with his thoughts on the team’s recent stretch of games, the bullpen, and if he expects Toronto to be active on the trade market as the season goes on. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal discusses his recent feature on how the Blue Jays decided to draft Alek Manoah, before shifting his attention to the trade market and who Toronto could pursue as they search for a lefty bat and Juan Soto’s future in Washington.
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the guys with his thoughts on the team’s recent stretch of games, the bullpen, and if he expects Toronto to be active on the trade market as the season goes on. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal discusses his recent feature on how the Blue Jays decided to draft Alek Manoah, before shifting his attention to the trade market and who Toronto could pursue as they search for a lefty bat and Juan Soto’s future in Washington.
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi talks about George Springer’s impact on 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. Longtime MLB Manager and current Mariners third-base coach Manny Acta on the Toronto-Seattle series from his point of view, what he did as a manager when his teams were struggling at the plate, what Robbie Ray has brought to the rotation, and gives a scouting report on tonight’s starter, Marco Gonzales, as Toronto looks for the series sweep.
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi talks about George Springer’s impact on 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. Longtime MLB Manager and current Mariners third-base coach Manny Acta on the Toronto-Seattle series from his point of view, what he did as a manager when his teams were struggling at the plate, what Robbie Ray has brought to the rotation, and gives a scouting report on tonight’s starter, Marco Gonzales, as Toronto looks for the series sweep.
Breaking down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Mariners which featured another quality start from Yusei Kikuchi. MLB Network analyst Bill Ripken on what he’s noticed from Vlad Guerrero Jr. & Bo Bichette offensively and defensively a month into the season. Mariners analyst and ex-MLB infielder Mike Blowers comments on tonight’s starter Logan Gilbert, his impressions of Kickuchi when he was in Seattle, and Robbie Ray’s start to the season with his new team.
Breaking down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Mariners which featured another quality start from Yusei Kikuchi. MLB Network analyst Bill Ripken on what he’s noticed from Vlad Guerrero Jr. & Bo Bichette offensively and defensively a month into the season. Mariners analyst and ex-MLB infielder Mike Blowers comments on tonight’s starter Logan Gilbert, his impressions of Kickuchi when he was in Seattle, and Robbie Ray’s start to the season with his new team.
Former Seattle second baseman and current podcast host Bret Boone talks about the 2022 edition of the Mariners ahead of the team’s three-game series against the Blue Jays. The former All-Star also shares his views on the Jays and how his brother Aaron has managed the Yankees to a 25-9 record to this point of the season. Dunedin Blue Jays Manager Donnie Murphy recaps an epic performance from his pitching staff after they struck out 24 batters in a game over the weekend.
Former Seattle second baseman and current podcast host Bret Boone talks about the 2022 edition of the Mariners ahead of the team’s three-game series against the Blue Jays. The former All-Star also shares his views on the Jays and how his brother Aaron has managed the Yankees to a 25-9 record to this point of the season. Dunedin Blue Jays Manager Donnie Murphy recaps an epic performance from his pitching staff after they struck out 24 batters in a game over the weekend.
Blue Jays First Base Coach Mark Budzinski discusses how the Rays will challenge Toronto this weekend, the team's increased use of a four-man outfield, and takes us inside the strategy of coaching the team on the base paths. Rays TV analyst (and die-hard Maple Leafs fan) Brian Anderson previews the Jays-Rays series and explains what they Blue Jays can expect from the Rays’ pitching staff, notably Friday’s starter Drew Rasmussen.
Blue Jays First Base Coach Mark Budzinski discusses how the Rays will challenge Toronto this weekend, the team's increased use of a four-man outfield, and takes us inside the strategy of coaching the team on the base paths. Rays TV analyst (and die-hard Maple Leafs fan) Brian Anderson previews the Jays-Rays series and explains what they Blue Jays can expect from the Rays’ pitching staff, notably Friday’s starter Drew Rasmussen.
MLB Network Analyst and ex-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. ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan talks about the 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.
MLB Network Analyst and ex-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. ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan talks about the 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show reacting to Mississauga’s Josh Naylor 2 HR, 8 RBI performance in the Guardians' win over the White Sox. 2019 All-Star and Calgary native Mike Soroka on his rehab following two Achilles surgeries, when he expects to return to the Braves rotation, and the current baseballs being used across MLB. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman previews Jays-Yankees. "Talkin’ Yanks" host Jake Storiale on the NY ball club.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show reacting to Mississauga’s Josh Naylor 2 HR, 8 RBI performance in the Guardians' win over the White Sox. 2019 All-Star and Calgary native Mike Soroka on his rehab following two Achilles surgeries, when he expects to return to the Braves rotation, and the current baseballs being used across MLB. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman previews Jays-Yankees. "Talkin’ Yanks" host Jake Storiale on the NY ball club.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays and Guardians series where Toronto dropped three of four against Cleveland. Jomboy Media’s Chris Rose discusses Cleveland’s underrated lineup, the struggles of the Red Sox and Phillies, the Padres being better than expected, and the Dodgers winning despite not hitting
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays and Guardians series where Toronto dropped three of four against Cleveland. Jomboy Media’s Chris Rose discusses Cleveland’s underrated lineup, the struggles of the Red Sox and Phillies, the Padres being better than expected, and the Dodgers winning despite not hitting
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off breaking down the Blue Jays' loss 6-5 to the Guardians. They assess Jose Berrios’ start and inconsistency so far this season, the continued struggles at the plate with runners in scoring position, and if George Springer’s rest day should have waited until Teoscar Hernandez returned to the lineup. Afterwards, they discuss the latest around the Majors: the Mets' epic ninth inning comeback, if the Phillies are wasting another year of Bryce Harper’s production, and what's next for Joey Votto and the scuffling Cincinnati Reds.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off breaking down the Blue Jays' loss 6-5 to the Guardians. They assess Jose Berrios’ start and inconsistency so far this season, the continued struggles at the plate with runners in scoring position, and if George Springer’s rest day should have waited until Teoscar Hernandez returned to the lineup. Afterwards, they discuss the latest around the Majors: the Mets' epic ninth inning comeback, if the Phillies are wasting another year of Bryce Harper’s production, and what's next for Joey Votto and the scuffling Cincinnati Reds.
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi assesses the Blue Jays' recent play against tough AL opponents including Houston, New York, and Boston, the contributions they’ve been getting from role players like Bradley Zimmer and Zack Collins, and what the organisation sees in newly-signed LHP Derek Holland. Later, the guys go in-depth on Madison Bumgarner's ejection in yesterday’s MIA-ARI game after being checked thoroughly for foreign substances by 1B umpire Dan Bellino, and head to the text-line for Barker's Back Leg Bits!
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi assesses the Blue Jays' recent play against tough AL opponents including Houston, New York, and Boston, the contributions they’ve been getting from role players like Bradley Zimmer and Zack Collins, and what the organisation sees in newly-signed LHP Derek Holland. Later, the guys go in-depth on Madison Bumgarner's ejection in yesterday’s MIA-ARI game after being checked thoroughly for foreign substances by 1B umpire Dan Bellino, and head to the text-line for Barker's Back Leg Bits!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their thoughts on the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Yankees despite another strong performance from Toronto’s Alek Manoah. Hunter Mense, the Jays Assistant Hitting Coach, shares what he is seeing from the team’s hitters and scoring being down in general across baseball. WFAN’s Sweeny Murti talks about the Yankees' 11-game winning streak.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their thoughts on the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Yankees despite another strong performance from Toronto’s Alek Manoah. Hunter Mense, the Jays Assistant Hitting Coach, shares what he is seeing from the team’s hitters and scoring being down in general across baseball. WFAN’s Sweeny Murti talks about the Yankees' 11-game winning streak.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look at the Blue Jays 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre – the 10th straight victory for the Bronx Bombers. Jayson Stark of The Athletic shares his thoughts on the lack of offense across the majors. Jack Curry of YES Network comments on the Yankees strong start.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look at the Blue Jays 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre – the 10th straight victory for the Bronx Bombers. Jayson Stark of The Athletic shares his thoughts on the lack of offense across the majors. Jack Curry of YES Network comments on the Yankees strong start.
Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker react to another series win for the Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman, who has yet to walk a batter this season. The NY Post’s Jon Heyman examines the hot starts by both the Yankees and Mets. Four-time MLB All-Star & ex- Blue Jays Special Assistant Dante Bichette breaks down what he’s seen from Bo at the plate and how George Springer has helped him this season.
Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker react to another series win for the Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman, who has yet to walk a batter this season. The NY Post’s Jon Heyman examines the hot starts by both the Yankees and Mets. Four-time MLB All-Star & ex- Blue Jays Special Assistant Dante Bichette breaks down what he’s seen from Bo at the plate and how George Springer has helped him this season.
Jeff and Kevin re-visit Yusei Kikuchi’s last start against Boston and pitching coach Pete Walker working with him as the newest member of the rotation. They also assess how Alejandro Kirk has handled the pitching staff after taking over for Danny Jansen behind the plate. Three-time All-Star and MLB insider Carlos Baerga talks about what MLB is doing to speed up the game, Miguel Cabrera’s pursuit of 3000 hits, if there will ever be another person to accomplish the feat, and the art of switch-hitting.
Jeff and Kevin re-visit Yusei Kikuchi’s last start against Boston and pitching coach Pete Walker working with him as the newest member of the rotation. They also assess how Alejandro Kirk has handled the pitching staff after taking over for Danny Jansen behind the plate. Three-time All-Star and MLB insider Carlos Baerga talks about what MLB is doing to speed up the game, Miguel Cabrera’s pursuit of 3000 hits, if there will ever be another person to accomplish the feat, and the art of switch-hitting.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 2-1 loss to the Red Sox, Yusei Kikuchi’s outing, Bo Bichette’s defence, and the Jays’ lack of production with runners in scoring position. Afterwards, the guys open up the phone lines and take calls on prospect Gabriel Moreno, the Raimel Tapia-Randal Grichuk deal, Kikuchi’s start and upcoming opponents, and the lineup without Teoscar Hernandez. Blue Jays DH / Catcher Zack Collins joins the show to discuss his recent success, and Tim Kurkijan joins the guys with his early season thoughts and if anything can be learned from small sample sizes this month.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 2-1 loss to the Red Sox, Yusei Kikuchi’s outing, Bo Bichette’s defence, and the Jays’ lack of production with runners in scoring position. Afterwards, the guys open up the phone lines and take calls on prospect Gabriel Moreno, the Raimel Tapia-Randal Grichuk deal, Kikuchi’s start and upcoming opponents, and the lineup without Teoscar Hernandez. Blue Jays DH / Catcher Zack Collins joins the show to discuss his recent success, and Tim Kurkijan joins the guys with his early season thoughts and if anything can be learned from small sample sizes this month.
1995 American League MVP and Red Sox analyst Mo Vaughn discusses the offensive struggles for certain teams to start the season, what Trevor Story brings to the Red Sox, and what makes a great defensive first baseman. Later, former All-Star closer and MLB Network Radio host Brad Lidge talks about the emergence of Jordan Romano, the adrenaline that takes over in the ninth inning, and knowing your strengths as a closer.
1995 American League MVP and Red Sox analyst Mo Vaughn discusses the offensive struggles for certain teams to start the season, what Trevor Story brings to the Red Sox, and what makes a great defensive first baseman. Later, former All-Star closer and MLB Network Radio host Brad Lidge talks about the emergence of Jordan Romano, the adrenaline that takes over in the ninth inning, and knowing your strengths as a closer.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend at Rogers Centre against the Oakland A’s. Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on the Toronto leading the division. Red Sox analyst Tony Massarotti talks about Boston dealing with a COVID-19 situation.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend at Rogers Centre against the Oakland A’s. Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on the Toronto leading the division. Red Sox analyst Tony Massarotti talks about Boston dealing with a COVID-19 situation.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays 3-0 loss and series split against the Yankees. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio announcer Ben Wagner shares his thoughts on the team after one week of regular season play and how he would tweak the lineup with injuries to Danny Jansen and Teoscar Hernandez. Later, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, discusses the importance of Jackie Robinson Day on the 75th anniversary of him breaking baseball's colour barrier.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays 3-0 loss and series split against the Yankees. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio announcer Ben Wagner shares his thoughts on the team after one week of regular season play and how he would tweak the lineup with injuries to Danny Jansen and Teoscar Hernandez. Later, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, discusses the importance of Jackie Robinson Day on the 75th anniversary of him breaking baseball's colour barrier.
MLB Network analyst and former Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd shares a front-office perspective on how to handle injuries early in the season, if Danny Jansen’s IL stint might force the Blue Jays to call up Gabriel Moreno, and his thoughts on Clayton Kershaw being pulled mid-perfect game. To wrap, Seattle Mariners starter and Kingston, ON native Matt Brash discusses making his MLB debut against the White Sox and winning a rotation spot out of Spring Training.
MLB Network analyst and former Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd shares a front-office perspective on how to handle injuries early in the season, if Danny Jansen’s IL stint might force the Blue Jays to call up Gabriel Moreno, and his thoughts on Clayton Kershaw being pulled mid-perfect game. To wrap, Seattle Mariners starter and Kingston, ON native Matt Brash discusses making his MLB debut against the White Sox and winning a rotation spot out of Spring Training.
Alek Manoah re-visits his impressive start in the opener of the Yankees series, his approach on the mound, and what Kevin Gausman has taught him since joining the Blue Jays. Josh Donaldson calls-in to discuss how he’s fitting in with the New York Yankees.
Alek Manoah re-visits his impressive start in the opener of the Yankees series, his approach on the mound, and what Kevin Gausman has taught him since joining the Blue Jays. Josh Donaldson calls-in to discuss how he’s fitting in with the New York Yankees.
Blair and Barker go around the majors with ESPN and Marquee Sports Network’s Doug Glanville who discusses how he views the AL East, teams experimenting with PitchCom technology in the early going, Cubs’ rookie Seiya Suzuki, and more.
Blair and Barker go around the majors with ESPN and Marquee Sports Network’s Doug Glanville who discusses how he views the AL East, teams experimenting with PitchCom technology in the early going, Cubs’ rookie Seiya Suzuki, and more.
Blue Jays Central’s Joe Siddall comments on Danny Jansen’s two home runs, Berrios’ outing, Matt Chapman making adjustments at the plate, and what Bradley Zimmer brings to the Blue Jays lineup after getting called up. ESPN’s Marly Rivera previews the upcoming Yankees-Blue Jays series and how she sees the AL East shaking out. MLB Network Radio Host and Rangers analyst CJ Nitkowski talks about the hype surrounding the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays Central’s Joe Siddall comments on Danny Jansen’s two home runs, Berrios’ outing, Matt Chapman making adjustments at the plate, and what Bradley Zimmer brings to the Blue Jays lineup after getting called up. ESPN’s Marly Rivera previews the upcoming Yankees-Blue Jays series and how she sees the AL East shaking out. MLB Network Radio Host and Rangers analyst CJ Nitkowski talks about the hype surrounding the Blue Jays.