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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

Blair and Barker are joined by Ryan Divish (2:20) of The Seattle Times to chat about the Mariners' season, Cal Raleigh's down offensive year, why Julio Rodríguez can't find consistency, why lefty starter Kade Anderson stands out from the rest, how the team can collectively fix their offence, and the worst case scenario with the future of the roster and management if the team doesn't make the postseason. Then guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear from Blue Jays fans ahead of their three-game series against the visiting Mariners for the first time since the ALCS. Afterwards, Jeff Blair remembers the late Jacques Doucet who called Montreal Expos games. To wrap up the show, Blue Jays play-by-play TV voice Dan Shulman (30:42) joins the guys to discuss his former broadcast partner Buck Martinez getting inducted into the Jays' Hall of Excellence, getting the job and working with Buck for the first time, if there was a moment when he knew the chemistry was there, how Buck transitioned from being a player, manager and then broadcaster, and his proudest moment with Buck. 

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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Dan Shulman In the Booth with Buck Martinez + ALCS Rematch

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 13-2 unravelling to the Kansas City Royals to drop the series. They discuss why Spencer Arrighetti's pitch sequencing is limiting his success, the importance of the Jays' next series against the Mariners, and what they need to see from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down the final stretch of the season. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (29:14) shares how the team has been managing a recent rough stretch, how Vladdy handled the boos at Rogers Centre, how they can get the most out of Arrighetti this season, and whether a series against rival Mariners can help get them going.

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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Vladdy's Outlier Year with John Schneider

Blair and Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst and former MLB catcher Joe Siddall (6:05) to chat about the team signing recently DFA'd pitcher Michael Lorenzen, how Spencer Arrighetti can attack the zone, if the Jays can find success with one approach on offence, Eugenio Suárez clearing waivers and whether he would've fit with Toronto, building Brett Bateman into an everyday player, and Louis Varland's changeup. Then, ESPN's and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan joins Jeff and Kevin (25:35) to discuss the MLB's proposal to shrinking the free agency window in December, who this benefits, and who is the best team to come out of the AL Wild Card. 

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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Blue Jays' New Pitchers + MLB's Free Agency Proposal

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' win over the Kansas City Royals to tie the series at a game apiece. They discuss the postgame Gatorade incident, the bullpen's shutout, and Nathan Lukes' homer. Then, they react to the Blue Jays signing recently DFA'd pitcher Michael Lorenzen and passing on Eugenio Suárez. Later, former MLB All-Star Bret Boone joins the show (28:52) to reflect on what's gone wrong for the Mariners, the pressure of playing under a big contract, Cal Raleigh's recent turnaround, and potential consequences in Seattle if they miss the postseason cut.

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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Dealing with a Disappointing Season with Bret Boone

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to Rogers Centre to hear from Blue Jays' manager John Schneider ahead of their second game against the Kansas City Royals before bringing on radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (10:26) to discuss how the series opener ended with Nathan Lukes getting thrown out at second base, Jesús Sánchez returning to play left-field, having both George Springer and Alejandro Kirk's day off scheduled on the same day, and why Vlad Jr. is still having a strong year on the defensive end. Then the guys share a fun activity for all Jays fans to replicate Buck Martinez's iconic home run calls outside of Rogers Centre before having his former teammate, Hall of Fame third baseman and VP of Baseball Operations with the Royals, George Brett (29:00) to chat about their off-field friendship, transitioning and having success as a player to managing to becoming a broadcaster, the amount of advice Buck would give him, his ability to catch and call a game, the differences in the game over the years and what Bobby Witt Jr. has brought to KC. 

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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Outfield Decisions + George Brett's Longtime Relationship with Buck Martinez

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays's standing in the Wild Card race as they fell three games back with four teams ahead, the team's play since Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, the decision to sub Alejandro Kirk and George Springer in mid game, Max Scherzer's start, and the lineup's struggles with runners in scoring position. Later, MLB Network analyst and former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd (25:32) stops by to share how a front office should approach a struggling superstar like Vladdy, the Jays' resilience in 2026, why the Cubs pose the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL, why Kyle Tucker has been the most disappointing player in MLB this season, and Brewers manager benching Cooper Pratt for not running hard out of the box.

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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What to Do with Vladdy + Dan O'Dowd

MLB Insider and Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:16) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about Alejandro Kirk and George Springer's status after being left off the opening lineup against the visiting Kansas City Royals, what Brett Bateman has brought to the club, if the front office will consider dipping into the current free agent market to find a 5th starter while Shane Bieber is on the IL, where Brendon Little sits in the 'circle of trust', why Ben would be worried about Seattle and Cleveland sneaking into the Wild Card, and who is the second-most important bat in the lineup outside of Vlad Jr. Then, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (30:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how retirement has been going, the amount of baseball and Blue Jays games he's been tuning in, if he envisioned returning to the sport after his playing days, how much has he reflected on the best moments from playing, managing and broadcasting, and how the team can support Vladdy during and after a down offensive 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.

 
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Buck Martinez to the Blue Jays' Hall of Excellence + Plans Without Shane Bieber

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber being moved to the IL, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk both being left off the starting lineup in the series opener, and they outline the importance of the Jays' upcoming stretch against sub .500 teams. Later, Royals analyst and former MLB closer Jeff Montgomery joins the show (30:25) to share what the Blue Jays can expect from the red-hot Royals, who come to Toronto riding an eight-game win streak, what makes Bobby Witt Jr. elite, how the Jays' bats can attack tonight's starter Seth Lugo, 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.

 
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Bieber Hits the IL + Hosting the Red-Hot Royals

Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions' Chris Rose (1:22) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about his recent one-on-one conversation with Blue Jays' Ernie Clement, Houston Astros parting ways with their general manager as they sit at the top of the AL West, his current picks to make the Wild Card and where both Cleveland Guardians and Blue Jays sit, and the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson as their Week 1 starting quarterback. Then, Blair and Barker head to the Back Leg Line to hear listener's calls after Toronto's weekend series against the Yankees!

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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AL West Leading Astros Change GM + Back-Leg Line Post Jays-Yankees!

On the off-day editon, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' series loss against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays' playoff chances as they enter a lighter stretch in the schedule, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s underwhelming return to the lineup, and why Dylan Cease's ongoing velocity issues are becoming a concern. Later, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by (29:47) to weigh in on whether the Jays are better without Vladdy in the lineup, the timeline on the team's plan to 'fix' his swing, and their playoff outlook after a difficult nine-game stretch.

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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Vladdy's Return Raises Questions + Path to the Wild Card with Shi Davidi

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of Game 4 in the Jays' and Yankees' Divisional Series (3:20). He shares his thoughts on Louis Varland getting the start after giving up a big home run to Aaron Judge in Game 3, whether the Jays use Trey Yesavage or save him for a potential Game 5, Vladdy Jr. and Judge turning around their postseason reputations, and the rise of the splitter. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen in on John Schneider's pre-game availability. Later, former MLB catcher and host of 'Foul Territory' Erik Kratz stops by (35:30) to discuss the Jays' defences lapses in Game 3, whether Yankee Stadium atmosphere made an impact, catching a bullpen day, 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.

 
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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