Does Santiago Espinal Need More Playing Time?

Oct. 1: Staying Alive: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 6-4 win over the Orioles at Rogers Centre. They discuss Jordan Romano slamming the door on the Orioles in the ninth for a five-out save, another very good outing by Steven Matz in his final regular season outing, Danny Jansen hitting a two-run homer, and Cavan Biggio making his return to the majors in a big way. 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 Blue Jays Talk

43 min listen

Undefeated No More in 2022: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays' 12-6 loss to the Rangers in the series finale. They get into Hyun-jin Ryu's start, whether or not he ran out of gas, and what to make of Ross Stripling's outing following Ryu. They discuss the moonshot by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and get into the increased usage of the bullpen so far through the season's first three games. 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 Blue Jays Talk

44 min listen

Oct. 3: Wrapping Up The 2021 Season: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 12-4 win over the Orioles at Rogers Centre, and discuss the end of the season as the Yankees and Red Sox both win to eliminate the Jays from postseason hopes. They discuss the future of manager Charlie Montoyo, the contracts of Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien, the role the bullpen played in the end-of-year result, and sort through the bittersweet feelings of having a 91-win team that misses the playoffs. Plus, a conversation with Ben Wagner on the return of the Blue Jays to Toronto, after stints in Dunedin and Buffalo. 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 Blue Jays Talk

74 min listen

Sept. 26: Jansen Leads the Jays to a Win Heading Into Final Week: Josh Goldberg and Sho Alli recap the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins and set up the final week of the season with series against the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles! 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

19 min listen

Sept. 24: Ober-Loaded By The Twins: Sho Alli and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 3-1 loss to the Twins at Target Field. They discuss the bats being put in the freezer, George Springer’s continued struggles, the lack of run support for José Berríos, and the baffling decision to keep Reese McGuire at the dish to open the eighth inning. Plus, a discussion about the team’s overall struggles, and what kind of record they’ll need to make the AL Wild Card game. 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 Blue Jays Talk

28 min listen

Blue Jays Get Rained Out in Dunedin: Blake Murphy and Andrew Zuber break down the rained out Blue Jays - Phillies game down in Dunedin. They discuss Matt Chapman both continuing to flash the glove at a high level and hitting a home run, and how today's lineup was in essence what we can expect to see on Opening Day. Plus, a discussion on the state of the outfield, including the health of George Springer, and whether or not the Teoscar Hernandez - Francisco Liriano 2017 trade was one of the best in franchise history. 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 Blue Jays Talk

57 min listen

Jays Talk is Back!: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on Jays Talk, as the Blue Jays crush the Pirates 10-4 down at TD Ballpark in Spring Training action. They break down Matt Chapman going yard in his first game as a Blue Jay, Alejandro Kirk hitting a home run as well, and what they saw out of prospect Jordan Groshans in limited action. Plus, your calls and 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 Blue Jays Talk

32 min listen

Kikuchi Bounces Back vs. Yankees: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Yankees at Rogers Centre! They take your texts, and get into the performance from Yusei Kikuchi, a six-inning start - his best as a Toronto Blue Jay. They also get into Matt Chapman and his glove, the bounce back game from Yimi Garcia, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doing the splits to wrap up the action. 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 Blue Jays Talk

17 min listen

Sept. 25: A Spring In Their Step: Sho Alli and Josh Goldberg break down the Blue Jays’ 6-1 win over the Twins at Target Field. They discuss Robbie Ray’s candidacy for the AL Cy Young, George Springer breaking an 0-for-16 streak with a two-run homer, and Marcus Semien tying the all-time single-season MLB record for most home runs hit by a second baseman. Plus, a conversation on additional postseason teams potentially being added during CBA negotiations, and what that could mean for baseball going forward. 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 Blue Jays Talk

25 min listen

Sept. 28: Stanton Sinks Jays: Rob Wong and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays’ 7-2 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They discuss Giancarlo Stanton’s three-run blast to put the game out of reach, how he and Rizzo made contact on pitches way out of the zone, Hyun-jin Ryu’s outing off the IL, and the Yankees bullpen shutting down the Jays bats. 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 Blue Jays Talk

19 min listen

Sept. 29: Bichette and the Jays Break Records: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays 6-5 win over the Yankees and discuss Bo Bichette’s two home run night, his approach to the game of baseball, the potential growth of the current Jays team, Tim Mayza’s performance out of the bullpen, and Jose Berrios’ start. Plus, Blair and Barker take your calls and texts, and hear post-game comments from Bo Bichette. 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 Blue Jays Talk

45 min listen

Greg Bird Takes Flight in Tampa: Blake Murphy and Andrew Zuber break down the Blue Jays' 10-9 Spring Training win over the Yankees in Tampa. They discuss the potential of Greg Bird to crack the major league roster, the sterling outing by Alek Manoah (in limited action), and what to expect from Raimel Tapia and Teoscar Hernandez on Sunday. 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

33 min listen

Oct. 2: Hitting The Long Ball: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 10-1 win over the Orioles at Rogers Centre. They discuss the sterling start from Alek Manoah, George Springer having a day at the plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clobbering a two-run jack to start things off, and the team setting a new franchise record for home runs hit in a single season. 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 Blue Jays Talk

51 min listen

Mounting a Historic Comeback at Rogers Centre: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' historic comeback 10-8 win at Rogers Centre to kick off the 2022 MLB season! They take your calls, and discuss Charlie Montoyo's managerial decision-making, the struggles of Jose Berrios, and the bullpen (including the play of Ross Stripling). They also break down the play of Danny Jansen, including a late insurance home run, and whether or not Santiago Espinal deserves a longer look as the everyday second baseman. 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 Blue Jays Talk

41 min listen

Sept. 30: Judge, Jury and…: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 6-2 loss to the Yankees in the series finale at Rogers Centre. They discuss Robbie Ray’s final regular season start, the bottom of the order (including Randal Grichuk), a not-so-great finale from Teoscar Hernandez. Plus, a discussion on Nate Pearson’s potential as a closer vs. a starter, and what the offseason shopping list might look like. 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 Blue Jays Talk

25 min listen

Long Live the Plakata King: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Yankees in New York! They take your calls, and discuss the monster night from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who launched three home runs in the Bronx. They get into the plays from George Springer and Matt Chapman, the outing from Jose Berrios and the bullpen, and break down the injury to Teoscar Hernandez including the ripple effects in the outfield and batting order. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blue Jays Talk

30 min listen

Bo Doubt About It: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Rangers at Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the outing from Kevin Gausman, including the usage of his (very effective) splitter. They also get to Bo Bichette's no-doubt home run to tie the game, Santiago Espinal coming through late once again, and the bullpen usage once more, including season debuts for Trevor Richards and Tim Mayza. 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 Blue Jays Talk

58 min listen

Does Santiago Espinal Need More Playing Time?: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Athletics down at Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get into the start from Ross Stripling, the dependability from Yimi Garcia, and another stellar performance from Jordan Romano. Plus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits another home run, Santiago Espinal gets intentionally walked, and Zack Collins gets his first RBI as a Blue Jay. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blue Jays Talk

41 min listen

Tapia, Springer Provide the Heroics: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off win vs. the Red Sox at Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the Raimel Tapia sacrifice fly to win it in extras alongside the George Springer game-tying home run in the ninth. Plus, a discussion on the bullpen's role in tonight's game, Jordan Romano slamming the door in the tenth, and Kevin Gausman having the nastiest pitch in baseball. 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 Blue Jays Talk

33 min listen

Manoah, Defence Shine in the Bronx: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Yankees in the Bronx! They take your calls, and discuss the terrific start by Alek Manoah, who returns to the site of his major league debut and tosses six shutout innings of one hit ball. They also get to the great defence on the infield, including from Bo Bichette, Santiago Espinal, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and break down the three runs coming off the bat of George Springer. 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 Blue Jays Talk

72 min listen

Runners in Scoring Position Woes Continue: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss to the Guardians at Progressive Field. They take your texts, get into the suboptimal (to say the least) start from José Berríos, and dive into the hitting issues with runners in scoring position. They break down the batting order, question if Teoscar Hernandez's potential return in a few days would help solve those problems, and discuss scheduled days off for players like George Springer. 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 Blue Jays Talk

35 min listen

Paul Goldschmidt Grabs The Win in Extras: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. They take your calls, and discuss the continuing issues with runners in scoring position, including the team only managing three runs, and Santiago Espinal batting second overall in the order. They get to the parade of relievers in extras, and discuss the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at-bat that saw him ground out after two bases loaded walks. 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 Blue Jays Talk

24 min listen

Santia-Go Ahead!: Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays 3-2 victory over the Astros and chat about Santiago Espinal's hot bat, his future in the infield, Alek Manoah's outing in Houston, the way Toronto is winning these 1-run games, Ryan Borucki's season debut, Charlie Montoyo hitting his 200th win as their manager and much more! 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 Blue Jays Talk

44 min listen

Taking Stock Ahead of the Regular Season: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 win over the Yankees, and take stock of the team as a whole ahead of the beginning of the regular season in less than a week! They discuss the contract extension for Charlie Montoyo, a comparable for Raimel Tapia, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks ahead of Opening Day. Plus, more José Ramirez rumours and a chat on the (positive) state of the bullpen. 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 Blue Jays Talk

31 min listen

Manoah Hurls Six Strong Innings: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Athletics to take the series! They take your calls, and discuss the six-inning performance from Alek Manoah along with his continued development as one of the Blue Jays top pitchers, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. getting comfortable in the cleanup spot. Plus, a discussion on the inconsistent strike zone and the (eventual) coming of robot umpires. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blue Jays Talk

35 min listen

A Seventh Inning Meltdown at Rogers Centre: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and they get to the two controversial calls in the seventh inning, including the no-call on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the rundown on Marwin Gonzalez. They discuss the error from Bo Bichette, and the continuing issues with runners in scoring position. 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 Blue Jays Talk

27 min listen

Jays Drop a Close One on Gleyber Day: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and discuss the Alejandro Kirk start at DH, and the no-decision to have Bradley Zimmer pinch-run late in the game. They also get into the start from Ross Stripling, and Yimi Garcia letting in the game-winning run from Gleyber Torres in the top of the ninth inning. 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 Blue Jays Talk

26 min listen

Bedlam in the Bronx: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss vs. the Yankees in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jordan Romano pitch strategy to Jose Trevino and later Aaron Judge, and get right into the three ejections that saw Yimi Garcia, Pete Walker, and Charlie Montoyo all get tossed. Blair and Barker fall on different sides of the umpire debate - where do you fall? 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 Blue Jays Talk

30 min listen

The Offence Runs Dry vs. Red Sox: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss to the Red Sox at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and they discuss the issue with runners in scoring position, and the bullpen being less effective as of late...are they being overtaxed? Plus, a discussion on Ross Stripling's place in this lineup and whether or not he should be a more regular part of the rotation going forward, even after Hyun-jin Ryu returns. 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 Blue Jays Talk

38 min listen

Are You Worried About Bo or Kikuchi?: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-7 loss to the Astros at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and discuss the struggles for Yusei Kikuchi against the Astros lineup. They also get into the idea that it might be time to move Bo Bichette down the lineup, how the batting order might be shuffled if that does happen, and whether or not it would actually change anything. 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 Blue Jays Talk

30 min listen

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Does Santiago Espinal Need More Playing Time?

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