Jays Talk Plus: Beyond the Mound with Mitch White

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

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

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

Espinal and Zimmer Light It Up: Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays 4-3 win over the Astros in their series opener and touch on Jordan Romano's performance as a closer, the bullpen's outing after Ross Stripling's start including Trent Thornton, Santiago Espinal's defensive plays, Justin Verlander's start, Bradley Zimmer's first hit and home run 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

29 min listen

Yankees Split Series vs. Blue Jays: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays 3-0 loss to the Yankees and touch on Teoscar Hernandez missing tonight's game, Matt Chapman's night off till his pinch-hit in the 9th, Kevin Gausman and Luis Severino start, and Alejandro Kirk filling in for Danny Jansen behind the plate. Plus, we take your calls to chat about the lineup juggling with the team dealing with injuries early in the season, and if there are any concerns with Cavan Biggio. 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

Another Shortened Outing for Ryu: Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-5 loss to the Athletics down at Rogers Centre. He gets into the short stint on the mound for Hyun-jin Ryu and whether or not that's something to be concerned about, plus a potential injury update on the lefty from Charlie Montoyo. Afterwards, he discusses Montoyo getting ejected and the reaction at the ballpark, the inconsistent strike zone, and what to make of Julian Merryweather. 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

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 Goes Deep in Boston: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park to even the series. They break down the home run from Raimel Tapia - his first as a Blue Jay - and get into Bo Bichette's 300th hit. Plus, a discussion on Trevor Richards' fastball, Jose Berrios going six strong, and George Springer avoiding a major injury after getting hit by a pitch on his forearm. 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

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

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

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

Bo Hitter > No Hitter: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Astros at Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss another terrific start from Kevin Gausman, and break down Bo Bichette driving in a home run to break up the Houston no-hitter. Plus, a discussion on whether or not this team can reach 100 wins, George Springer's terrific catch to preserve the lead in the ninth, and Santiago Espinal bringing some pop to the bottom of the lineup. 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

47 min listen

Gausman Spins a Gem to Wrap the Series: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Red Sox at Fenway to take the series! They (briefly) take your calls, and get into Kevin Gausman's start that took him into the ninth inning, including his nasty splitter. They also discuss the defence shown on the bases to keep the Red Sox off the boards for most of the game, and Bo Bichette knocking in a run. 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

13 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

Kirk, Bichette Stuff Stat Sheets for Second Straight Shutout: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win over the Royals, their second straight shutout. They take your calls, and break down Alek Manoah's night that saw him complete six innings of work despite having to grind most of the game. They discuss Alejandro Kirk's four-hit night and how his defensive play has improved, Santiago Espinal's All-Star-level play, Bradley Zimmer's place on this roster, and Bo Bichette getting on base five times. 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

29 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

A Springer Dinger Saturday: Sho Alli and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Astros at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s show of frustration with some questionable strike calls, and Charlie Montoyo getting ejected to protect his star player. They also chat about Bo Bichette's struggles at the plate, whether or not there was a glimmer of light for Bo today, and break down the start from Jose Berrios who worked around trouble all game long. 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

The Bats Run Cold in New York: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 loss to the Yankees in New York. They take your calls, discuss Yusei Kikuchi's first start landing as a dud, and the starting rotation's potential as a whole. They also get into the catching situation with Danny Jansen on the IL, what Alejandro Kirk is made of, and what the next moves are there when Kirk isn't behind the plate. Plus, a conversation on Bo Bichette's struggles at the plate to start the year. 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

34 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

Kikuchi Shoves vs. Former Team: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Mariners down at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and break down the terrific start from Yusei Kikuchi vs. his former team. They discuss Bo Bichette with a three hit night at the plate, including a home run, and Matt Chapman also clobbering a solo homer as well. Plus, a discussion on Jordan Romano being unavailable, Tim Mayza heading to the IL, and who gets the high leverage innings out 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

32 min listen

The Losing Streak Hits Four: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Yankees in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get more into the issue with runners in scoring position, and whether or not the batting order needs a shakeup at all. Sportsnet's Ben Wagner stops by to discuss the bullpen not getting a lot of swings and misses, and where reinforcements could come from (17:42). Afterwards, MLB Insider Mark Feinsand joins to chat the outside view of the Blue Jays, plus his thoughts on PitchCom and the outcry from players on the quality of baseballs around the league (49:03). 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

76 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

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

Grinding Out Another One-Run Win: Sho Alli and Ben Nicholson-Smith break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Reds at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, get to the offensive performances from players like Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer, and kick around some potential trade target help in the outfield. They also break down another encouraging pitching performance by Hyun-jin Ryu, who went six strong innings in his second stint back from the IL, and take a look down in the minors at someone like Jordan Groshans. 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

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

Uncharacteristic Errors for Chapman in Series Loss: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss to the Rays to wrap up the series at Tropicana Field. They take your calls, break down the uncharacteristic errors for Matt Chapman in a close game, and chat about how much blame should be shifted around on those plays. They discuss the start from Alek Manoah (and look back to Hyun-jin Ryu's start from Saturday), and get into how the Jays bats continue to experience problems with approach and swings. 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

36 min listen

Splitting the Doubleheader in Cleveland: Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays doubleheader in Cleveland, a 8-3 win and a 8-2 loss. They take your calls and texts, discuss the starts from Kevin Gausman and Ross Stripling, and break down the return of Teoscar Hernandez. They also chat about whether or not the bottom-of-the-order production is sustainable, Bradley Zimmer's offensive issues, the base-running issues in Game 2, and the bullpen still being fresh to support Alek Manoah as he wraps things up in Cleveland. 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

62 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

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

Runs at a Premium on a Chilly Night at Fenway: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. They take your calls, and get into the start from Yusei Kikuchi, and discuss if his play has changed your mind on the lefty. They also chat about Bo Bichette's defence, the late game error, and the performance from 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

26 min listen

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Jays Talk Plus: Beyond the Mound with Mitch White

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