Baby Braves, Red Sox Go to New York, and Cratering Kershaw | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 134)

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Jays Talk Plus: Pitcher & Catcher POV on Kikuchi + Jackie Bradley Jr. is a Jay: Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith to share his reaction on the Blue Jays signing Jackie Bradley Jr. and discusses his fit with the team (00:15). Then, Blake recaps the series opener against the Orioles and Yusei Kikuchi's struggles, before we hear post-game comments from interim manager John Schneider (07:10). Ricky Romero of MLB Network and the "Spin Rate" podcast jumps on to discuss the lack of depth starters with Kikuchi continuing to search for a good outing, ways to build off a rough start, and what he expects out of Alek Manoah in tonight's matchup (25:28). Former catcher and current Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph weighs in on how much a catcher can help a pitcher who's not finding his groove, their ability to read how batters are adjusting from behind the plate, and how hot it gets at Camden Yards (51:00). Afterward, we check in on the Blue Jays prospects with Doug Fox, aut by Blue Jays Talk

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Judge Glance-Gate & More Manoah Misery: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with the Blue Jays dropping the first game of the series against the Yankees last night, Aaron Judge peeking at the dugout, what he could have possibly been looking at and whether it was cheating or just good old-fashioned baseball gamesmanship. Then, Alek Manoah's struggles; is it a simple fix or a longer-term problem? Sportsnet colour commentator Buck Martinez joins the show (29:31) to talk about Judge-Gate, what he makes of Manoah’s struggles and how he would address them. MLB.com Yankees reporter and author of 62: Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness, Bryan Hoch joins the guys to go over the Aaron Judge situation and whether or not he thinks he was cheating (52:55). Bryan also goes over how the new contract and being captain of the Yankee’s has affected him. The guys close out the day with the ‘Back Leg' line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host by Blair & Barker

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Kikuchi Crowns the Royals: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Royals, as Yusei Kikuchi and the bullpen’s solid performance snapped the team’s three-game losing streak. Former MLB catcher and co-host of Foul Territory Erik Kratz discusses the early part of the MLB season and comments on Chris Bassitt and José Berríos’ first starts (27:49). Later on, Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez checks-in from Kansas City ahead of Alek Manoah’s start in the rubber match of the series (49:22). Jeff and Kevin react to Oli Marmol and Tyler O’Neill’s post-game comments from Tuesday night, before wrapping things up with a few questions from the 'Back Leg Line' (01:20:45). 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

99 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Sense of Urgency for the Pitching Staff?: Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner who shares his impressions on Gabriel Moreno, Yusei Kikuchi's continuing struggle to start strong, how Hyun-jin Ryu's injury affects the pitching staff, and how Jose Berrios can build off his last few starts (02:33). Next, Blake reads your mailbag questions and looks at the Ryu void to identify what options are available, if Ross Stripling is the answer, and if this changes any future plans for Nate Pearson (25:54). In the second hour, The Athletic's Keith Law reveals what he looks for in catching prospects progressing from the Minors to the Majors, what makes the jump so difficult, why he's not high on RHP prospect Max Castillo, and how Keith scouts the stat line for young players (48:17). Finally, former MLB pitcher and VSiN host Josh Towers joins to discuss the transition from being a player to a part of the media, how pitchers can retain the trust of their coaching s by Blue Jays Talk

97 min listen

Chasing the All-Star Break: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with last night's Leafs' overtime win over the New York Rangers, Ilya Samsonov running away with the starting goalie job, Timothy Liljegren blossoming and perhaps deserving more time on the powerplay, and the All-Star break coming at a good time for the Leafs' stars that look somewhat tired. They are joined by former Stanley Cup winning head coach Barry Trotz (41:33), who discusses his head coaching future, the importance of the player/coach relationship and the challenges for Rich Tocchet in Vancouver. Later, Jamal Mayers of NBC joins the show (1:05:45) to discuss the Leafs' need for toughness, Auston Matthews blocking shots and how the Blackhawks move on after the Toews/Kane era. 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 affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Explain It Black + The Catcher Conundrum: On today's edition of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy debuts “Explain it Black” with Blue Jays Producer Chris Black and analyst Joe Siddall! They look back on the signs that indicated Kevin Gausman could be tipping his splitter, and weigh-in on Alejandro Kirk’s red-hot bat and what to look for in tonight’s game against the Royals with Alek Manoah on the mound (03:08). FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens joins Blake to break down about some nifty stats, what they mean and how they apply to the Blue Jays, before discussing his latest piece on Adam Cimber's slider usage against lefties (27:45). Later on, Blake opens up his mailbag to answer your questions, and takes a closer look at the Angels' managerial situation with Joe Maddon out the door (51:59). Next up, the Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats about Danny Jansen's season, the Jays' surplus at the catcher position, and helps get us set for Game 2 against the Royals tonight (01:15:49)! Th by Blue Jays Talk

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Catchers and Controversy: In the first hour, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap everything from this weekend's Blue Jays-Twins series including the controversial call at home plate, Kevin Gausman's impressive start on Sunday, and what they saw from Mitch White, before reflecting on who the best Blue Jays position player has been this season. The guys are then briefly joined by former catcher and Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph (28:18) to share his interpretation of the play at the plate, before Sportsnet's Joe Siddall (38:24) adds to the conversations to clear up any lingering confusion surrounding the call. 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

49 min listen

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Jays Talk Plus: Gearing Up for the Giants: Host Blake Murphy is back to give his take on the Blue Jays' weekend series win over Oakland! He brings on Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black to look at the numbers from it, specifically the resurgences of both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Yusei Kikuchi, before teeing up Kevin Gausman's start tonight. Next, MLB Network’s Anthony Castrovince joins Blake to break down the process of the MLB Draft Combine and share some insight into some of the most notable players, including a highly rated Canadian (31:30)! Hour two kicks off with Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith, who digs into the Jays' upcoming schedule, when they should utilize a bullpen day, the team's interesting catching situation, and some early trade deadline buyers and sellers (51:10). To close, Ben Clemens of FanGraphs delves into the numbers behind the Giants' strong first half of the season ahead of their upcoming series in Toronto (01:21:30). The views and opinions expressed by Blue Jays Talk

99 min listen

The Big Bad Bruins Come To Town: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show discussing the Boston Bruins signing Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract, the Leafs tough stretch of upcoming games, and the decision to waive Nicolas Aubé-Kubel. Next (42:35), Doug MacLean joins the show to preview Saturday night's tilt with the Bruins, how to handle public perception when you are in management. After that, Shane Malloy joins the show to discuss the Leafs' depth, where the team ranks in terms of developing and drafting NHL players, and more (01:09:07). To end the show (01:28:00), Nick, Justin, and Sam answer your texts! 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 affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

2022-2023 Rangers Season Preview, Predictions by Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

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JTP: Bo’s Process + Vladdy’s Contact: Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss Aaron Sanchez reportedly joining the Buffalo Bisons, Bo Bichette’s struggles and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent play. Following that, Andy McCullough (26:25) details what he learned while writing his book, “The Last of his Kind, Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.” Also, Blake and Andy review the results from a recent poll at the Athletic of the top front offices in the MLB. 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. by Blue Jays Talk

50 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Searching For Wild Card Separation: The Blue Jays had an off-day yesterday, but still managed to gain some ground in the Wild Card race thanks to the Kansas City Royals. Host Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss what the Jays need to do keep that momentum going and separate themselves from the teams chasing them. Next up, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com offers some insight into some of the Jays' top prospects and some of the big names drafted this year, before sharing what his book “Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars” is all about (31:10). In the second hour, Sportsnet Blue Jays Producer Chris Black checks in for his weekly hit to go over some of the Jays’ latest trends and numbers as they head into this week's fun slate featuring the Phillies and Reds (51:25). Blake closes today show with FanGraphs contributor Michael Baumann, who discusses his latest piece on tonight's starter Yusei Kikuc by Blue Jays Talk

100 min listen

Gausman Spins a Shutout: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down Kevin Gausman’s strong outing against the Red Sox in the Blue Jays' 7-2 victory. They also discuss Alejandro Kirk’s offensive output, working with Gausman behind the plate, and Matt Chapman looking more comfortable offensively. Former Blue Jays catcher Caleb Joseph joins the show and to discuss what made Gausman successful against Boston, and what's stood out to him about Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi's recent form (31:31). 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

51 min listen

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Jays Talk Plus: Post-Deadline Prospect Overview: Blake Murphy kicks off the show alongside Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, following a big Jays win against the Orioles last night! They discuss Matt Chapman’s performance, Vladdy’s swing mechanics, the Jays' unsung heroes, and more. Next up, Baseball American Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper sorts through some of the biggest prospects who moved at the deadline, the updated prospect rankings around the league, how information and stats have evolved for scouts over the past 20 years, and the Jays' deadline moves (28:00). To kick off the next hour, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs stops by to discuss which teams improved the most at the deadline, how the market played out for position players, and the improvements made by Yusei Kikuchi (52:05). Finally, Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus joins Blake to discuss the trade market at this year’s deadline, Jordan Hicks' development as a pitcher, how contending teams utilize their prospect po by Blue Jays Talk

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Jays Talk Plus: Lackluster Debut of New Batting Order + Futures Game Tee-Up: Blake Murphy opens the show recapping the series-opening loss against the Kansas City Royals, the debut of John Schneider's new batting order, and how Kevin Gausman looked in his return from injury (2:23). Baseball America's Kyle Glaser stops by to discuss where he expects Toronto to aim for in the upcoming MLB draft, how Jays prospects Rickey Tiedeman and Yosver Zulueta are viewed ahead of the 2022 Futures Game, and if Gabriel Moreno's stock has changed since being called up to the Majors (24:23). Jays Radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner jumps on to chat about Schneider's first few games as their interim manager, if there's a potential for more base-stealing, and how Bo Bichette and Vlad Jr. feel about their new spots in the lineup (49:05). Afterward, Jays Talk's Sho Alli weighs in on the changes to the lineup, how they'll approach facing Zack Greinke's six pitches, and if they will address Alek Manoah's work by Blue Jays Talk

97 min listen

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Jays Talk Plus: Disappointing Weekend of Baseball: Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to chat about the most disappointing aspect of the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Rays, the importance of bolstering their pitching staff after Kevin Gausman suffered an ankle contusion, and who the team can look to target in the trade market (04:28). The Athletic's Melissa Lockard stops by to discuss what makes Frankie Montas a special pitcher for Oakland, how the return packages for Matt Chapman are performing, and previews what to look for from A's starter Cole Irvin in their series opener (27:11). Afterward, Ben Shulman of the "Locked on Jays" podcast recaps the rare doubleheader at Rogers Centre, takeaways from Casey Lawrence's relief appearance after Gausman left the game, and the state of the AL East (50:02). To wrap up the show, Blake answers your texts about Yusei Kikuchi, Danny Jansen, and the pitching woes (01:14:53). The views and opinions expressed in this p by Blue Jays Talk

99 min listen

Kevin Gausman Joins The Show!: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman joins “Blair and Barker” to recap his start against Chicago. He discusses his arsenal of pitches, working with Pete Walker, the Blue Jays finding their rhythm offensively, and the starting rotation supporting one another and watching each others bullpens (06:26). To wrap up today, Jeff and Kevin address questions on the trade market for left-handed bats and bullpen help in the latest edition of Barker’s Back Leg Bits (32:34). 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

49 min listen

Episode 24: Marc Luino (Baseball YouTuber "GiraffeNeckMarc"), Jarred Kelenic's Process, And Bullpen Struggles: Lyle and TJ kick off the episode looking at the three big storylines from this week in Mariners' baseball, including a good-looking Jarred Kelenic and bullpen failures (1:50). They then welcome Marc Luino, otherwise known as 'GiraffeNeckMarc' on YouTube, to the show to talk Mariners, content creation, the WBC, and other assorted things (23:40). The two of them take a look around the minor leagues in the first 'On The Farm' segment (1:10:43), and comb through some of the biggest stories in baseball in the 'MLB Wraparound', featuring a historic Rays' winning streak and O'Neil Cruz's injury (1:16:05). They close out the show with another 'Russell Wilson Umpire Of The Week' (1:25:44) and 'Speak Your Mind' (1:29:45). Email us your questions: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: <a h by Marine Layer Podcast

100 min listen

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Jays Talk Plus: Long Week Ahead for Rays vs. Jays: Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph joins Blake Murphy to discuss how hitters and catchers adjust to an umpire's wide strike zone, a catcher's framing skills, and whether the team would consider replacing Yusei Kikuchi's spot in the bullpen (05:59). Sportsnet producer Chris Black jumps on for an early week edition of "Explain It Black" and weighs in on the bullpen day's trickle-down effect after Sunday's game, who could get called up from the minors and added to the 'pen, and where his confidence level is at with Bo Bichette facing against Tampa Bay's pitchers (27:20). Afterward, MLB.com's Adam Berry looks back at the pair of blowout losses for the Rays against the Yankees, the magnitude of the final stretch of the season in the AL Wild Card race, the scouting report on probable starter Cooper Criswell, and how the Rays have taught their pitching prospects to prepare for relief innings (50:29). To wrap up, Blake previews José Berríos' upcoming st by Blue Jays Talk

99 min listen

Bring on the B's: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with last night's nasty game between the Lightning and Rangers, Tampa finding their playoff intensity and if the Leafs can match that tonight against the Bruins with Ryan O'Reilly returning to the lineup. They are joined by NESN Bruins analyst Andy Brickley joins the conversation (20:56) and discusses the team's health, what to expect from Linus Ullmark in the playoffs and how seriously Boston will take tonight's game. Then, NHL Network's Bruce Boudreau gives his take on Michael Bunting's issues with officials, coaching the stretch run, managing stars' egos and takes a look at the Western Conference playoff race (42:30). Finally, former scout and Sportsnet.ca columnist Jason Bukala shares his perspective on Matthew Knies, draft-day wild-card Matvei Michkov and some of his favourite prospects he's keying in on (1:05:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n by Real Kyper & Bourne

105 min listen

Lineup Tweaks for John Schneider and the Bronx-Bound Blue Jays: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by 30-year MLB umpire Brian Gorman who discussed Max Scherzer’s suspension after the Mets’ ace decided not to appeal (25:30). MLB Network reporter Mark Feinsand looks ahead to the Yankees-Blue Jays series, before discussing if this is Gerrit Cole’s best run as a Yankee and Shohei Ohtani’s visit to New York when the Angels were in town earlier in the week (50:00). Blue Jays Manager John Schneider breaks some news about Matt Chapman hitting cleanup against Domingo German tonight, and looks ahead to this weekend against the Yankees (01:17:11). 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

99 min listen

MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: 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). 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 affiliates. by Blair & Barker

50 min listen

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Baby Braves, Red Sox Go to New York, and Cratering Kershaw | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 134)

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