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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 4-6 PM ET during the baseball season.

Blair & Barker

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Jomboy Media's Chris Rose (1:07) to go over the Tigers' Game 1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to kick off the postseason. He gets into Tarik Skubal's dominant outing, the key to Cleveland's pitching development, his view of the Red Sox and Yankees' series, why the Brewers are vulnerable, and the pressure on Aaron Judge. Later, Jeff and Kevin tune in to Skubal's post-game availability, review his franchise-record tying performance, and discuss the Yankees' and Red Sox's biggest flaws ahead of first pitch in their Wild Card series.

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.

Postseason Baseball is Underway!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show, discussing Tarik Skubal's outstanding performance to help his Detroit Tigers win Game 1 over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Wild Card, and the Blue Jays' hosting two intrasquad games at the Rogers Centre during their bye week. former Jays All-Star pitcher Marco Estrada stops by (16:05) to chat about his experience on the mound starting an elimination game, his advice to Trey Yesavage in his first potential postseason start, working through long layoffs in between playoff series and games, playing in front of the Toronto crowd, and who he thinks is the better matchup for the Jays between the Yankees and Red Sox. Then, Jays' analyst and former catcher Caleb Joseph joins the guys (34:50) in-studio to touch on how he would handle a bunch of days off before their playoff game, what it would mean for the Jays to beat the Yankees in the DS, and his ideal starting rotation.

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.

Win or Go Home Pitching with Marco Estrada

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Sportsnet's MLB insider Shi Davidi (1:21) to look ahead to the ALDS and discuss the Jays' playoff roster decisions. He gets into Bo Bichette's status, the plan for Chris Bassitt, how the team might use Trey Yesavage, what the Jays will focus on during their time off and which opponent would make for a more entertaining ALDS, the Red Sox or the Yankees. Then, Jeff and Kevin make their Wild Card predictions. Later, MLB Network's Dan Plesac (30:14) stops by to share how important the bye is for the Blue Jays, the Yankees' and Red Sox's biggest flaws, the pressure on Aaron Judge, why the Mariners are dangerous, the Phillies' path to the World Series and the significance of home-field advantage in the playoffs.

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.

Playoff Roster Decisions with Shi Davidi

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the week discussing the Blue Jays clinching the AL East title in style with their season finale win over the Tampa Bay Rays, whether we will see Chris Bassitt or Bo Bichette make an appearance in the ALDS, and the outlook on the starting rotation for the postseason. Then, Jeff and Kevin look at the managerial carousel across the MLB, Wild Card matchups and the differences between the Jays' 2015 and 2025 rosters. Finally, the guys open up the Back Leg Line for your thoughts on who would be a better matchup for Toronto between the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox in the ALDS and 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.

Winning the East + Who Would You Want to Face in the ALDS?

Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (1:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They look back on the Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox, Daulton Varsho's grand slam, what's made George Springer's production sustainable, and Louis Varland and Eric Lauer's statement to start the bullpen game. Then, Buck weighs in on Vladdy Jr.'s recent performance at the plate, what to expect from Shane Bieber against the Rays, and the importance of the bye for the Jays. Later, WEEI reporter and host of Baseball Isn't Boring, Rob Bradford (25:15), swings by to tee up the Detroit Tigers' series against the Red Sox with the AL Central title on the line. He discusses Detroit's historic collapse after having led the Guardians by 15 games this season, Boston's postseason outlook, and his thoughts on the Jays. Finally, Jeff and Kevin share their predictions for this weekend's action around 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 affiliates.

High-Stakes Season Finale with Buck Martinez

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing the Blue Jays' big home win to end their series against the Boston Red Sox, Louis Varland's and Eric Lauer's strong outing in the finale, and Alek Manoah getting claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (28:25) for his weekly chat on Varland's start to the bullpen game, how both him and Lauer could be utilized in the postseason, the decision to keep Daulton Varsho in the game to face against a left-handed pitcher, how Anthony Santander's swing looks coming off the IL and rehab stints, George Springer's decisions at the plate, who could be in the running to start the regular season finale, and Alejandro Kirk's increased workload this 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Heading into the Final 3 with John Schneider

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look in on John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox. To help tee up the game, Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (7:03) weighs in on the decision to start Louis Varland in the pivotal matchup, how the team is dealing with the pressure of a division race and Anthony Santander's return to the lineup. Then, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to take calls, questions, and gauge the Jays' faithful's concern levels as the division lead dwindles. Finally, The Athletic's Tyler Kepner stops by (27:15) to discuss the New York Yankees' recent play to gain ground on the Jays, their postseason outlook and Aaron Judge's MVP-level 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.

Offence Absent, AL East Title Slipping Away

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker weigh the magnitude of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox after dropping two straight, including being shut out, with Louis Varland getting the nod to start their bullpen day. Then, they go through Max Scherzer's final regular-season start and react to the news of José Berríos being sent to the IL following his bullpen outing. Later, Mike Cameron (31:07), special assignment coach of the Seattle Mariners, stops by to discuss the club clinching the AL West, the hitting differences from 2024 to Cal Raleigh's historic 2025 season, and the difficulties of a manager trying to bring the best out of their team's offence.

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.

Concern Level Assessment + Berríos Sent to the IL

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays signing Korean pitching prospect Seojun Moon and some rotation updates before listening in on John Schneider's game-day availability. ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville (9:46) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season, George Springer's buy-in, the Yankees' October outlook and whether the Detroit Tigers have 'lost their mojo.' Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins the show (29:32) to discuss the controversial foul call in the Jays/Red Sox's series opener, a lack of pushback on the incoming ABS rule, the Guardians' postseason potential, and how he handicaps the AL playoff races that could go down to the wire.

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.

AL East Crunch + ABS Specifics with Jeff Passan

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show touching on the controversial calls from the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Boston Red Sox, Alek Manoah being DFA'd, Anthony Santander batting fifth in the order in his return to the lineup and Vladdy's struggles in the final games of the year. Then, VSiN By The Books co-host and former MLB pitcher Jensen Lewis (30:17) stops by to chat about the Cleveland Guardians on the verge of a historical comeback in the AL Central standings over dwindling Detroit Tigers, the adjustment Bo Naylor made in his swing, how important Max Scherzer's final regular season start is, the path for the Blue Jays to clinch the division, and his clubhouse experience with Myles Straw.

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.

A Big Bat Returns & Scherzer's Final Regular Season Start

Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker between the Orioles and A’s series as the Blue Jays head west to Oakland in hopes of continuing their winning ways (8:54). The Athletic’s Andy McCollough (28:11) discusses the latest story he co-authored on Latin American starting pitchers in MLB and why the number of them has dwindled over the years.

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.

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