Episodes

  • Jays Walk Off Angels, Become First Team in AL East to 50 Wins
    Jul 5 2025

    Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final play of the game - how great has Ernie Clement been this season? Rog also discusses another terrific start from Eric Lauer, the offence breaking through in the sixth inning, and a great 10th inning from Chad Green.

    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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    26 mins
  • JTP: How Sweep It Is + Hello to the Halos
    Jul 4 2025

    Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. The focus in on the key contributors in the series including George Springer performance mashing four home runs and the depth down the lineup stepping up. Jon Becker (30:28), analyst at FanGraphs, checks in on the MLB trade market and highlights the Jays' needs as the deadline steadily approaches. Tricia Whitaker (51:10), Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball sideline reporter, shares her thoughts amidst Toronto's hot streak as they welcome the Angels to town. Rhett Bollinger (01:16:18) of MLB.com continues the conversation and discusses the state of the Halos as they prepare for their weekend clash at Rogers Centre.

    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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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Jays Take AL East Lead, Complete Four-Game Sweep of Yankees
    Jul 4 2025

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Yankees to complete the four-game sweep as the Jays take sole possession of first place in the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and ask the question: is this surge by the team real? What makes you truly believe? Jeff and Kevin share their own thoughts on why this team is for real, and get to a ton from this game, including two Springer Dingers, Chris Bassitt allowing three earned runs over 113 pitches across 5.2 IP, Nathan Lukes winning a 14-pitch AB with a two-run double, and the bullpen holding it down for another win.

    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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    32 mins
  • JTP: Thrills in Toronto, a Prospect on the Rise, and a New York Slide
    Jul 3 2025

    Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show reacting to the Jays' wild win over the Yankees. They break down the red-hot offense led by Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, the team’s resilience, and a gutsy bullpen sequence with the game on the line. Later, Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown (32:30) joins to discuss his breakout in Double-A, modeling his game after Max Scherzer, and refining a devastating slider. After the break, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:30) weighs in on the electric series, George Springer’s sustained success, and when (or when not) to walk Aaron Judge. Finally, ESPN’s Don La Greca (01:16:15) checks in on the Yankees and Mets ahead of the "Subway Series", the growing frustration in the Bronx, and the analytics discourse around their Bombers.

    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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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Jays Win a Wild One vs. Yankees, Take Share of AL East Lead
    Jul 3 2025

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-9 win over the Yankees to both take the series and move into a tie for first place atop the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the eighth inning of a wild ballgame - was it the right move for John Schneider to walk Aaron Judge, despite his game-tying home run? They discuss contributions from Myles Straw, Andrés Giménez, George Springer and Davis Schneider (who had his first career multi-home run game). Plus, they chat about the lockdown work from Jeff Hoffman, the return of Yimi García, and José Berríos giving up all six earned runs in a single 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.

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    33 mins
  • JTP: Springer Brings the Fireworks on Canada Day
    Jul 2 2025

    Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' win over the Yankees, George Springer’s impressive two-homer game, and Max Fried's surprising outing. They are later joined by Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield (26:43) to chat about their new podcast, The 6ix Inning Stretch, and Merrifield’s life post-retirement. Bob Kendrick (53:23), President of the Negro Leagues, shares insights on its history and remembers Dave Parker. Finally, Levi Weaver (1:16:26) from The Athletic analyzes the Texas Rangers' struggles with their 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 affiliate.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Springer, Jays Crush Yankees in Canada Day Blowout
    Jul 1 2025

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman.

    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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    39 mins