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How Umpires Stole the Show in Arizona
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi assesses the Blue jays' recent play against tough American League 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 organization sees in newly-signed LHP Derek Holland (04:13). 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 (28:50)! 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.
Released:
May 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Donaldson Back in the AL East: A solo Jeff Blair recaps the Yusei Kikuchi signing and talks about the Blue Jays treating pitchers like Ross Stripling and Nate Pearson as starters this spring (4:00). Next, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae joins Jeff from Florida and discusses the players arrivals, the plan Blue Jays pitchers were on during the lockout, and the Yankees’ acquisition of Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (8:35). To finish, SNY’s John Harper weighs-in on the Yankees’ trade, Mets’ owner Steve Cohen’s willingness to spend, and Chris Bassitt joining Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer in the rotation (28:22). 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 Blair & Barker