Section 138: A Toronto Blue Jays podcast
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Toronto Blue Jays podcast. New episodes after every series, hosted by Mark Colley, Bryson Posa and Jacob Kauc.
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Disaster in the Bronx. (Ep. 199)
May 12, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThings couldn't get much worse for the Toronto Blue Jays right now. They've lost four in a row, seven of the last nine and are just two games over .500. Mark, Bryson and Jacob vent about the team's miserable performance this week against the New York Yankees. When on earth will this offence get going? Is it time for a lineup change or will that send the wrong message? Also discussed: the Ump Show. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhB...
This lineup is driving us crazy. (Ep. 198)
May 09, 2022 13:04 - 41 minutes - 34.1 MBOof. The Toronto Blue Jays lose their second consecutive series, dropping three of four to the Cleveland Guardians despite the much-anticipated return of Teoscar Hernández. Now, the lack of offence is starting to cost the Blue Jays games. When, if ever, will things turn around? Will it happen this week against the New York Yankees, or will it take longer against the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners or even the Cincinnati Reds? Mark and Bryson also discuss sloppy play on the basepaths, shaky b...
Can Teoscar Hernández fix the Blue Jays’ offence? (Ep. 197)
May 05, 2022 04:28 - 53 minutes - 41.9 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays have lost their first series of the season to the New York Yankees, who take advantage of an ump show on Tuesday to deliver Toronto its worst loss of the year. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays' offensive struggles and what will get it going. Is Teoscar Hernández the solution? What about re-hiring Dante Bichette? Or is it just as simple as facing a bad team? Also discussed: Yusei Kikuchi's bounceback start and whether jinxes are real or not. Subscribe to Secti...
Will the Blue Jays ever lose a series again? (Ep. 196)
May 02, 2022 03:07 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. Thanks to Kevin Gausman and some timely hitting, the Blue Jays walk away with another pair of one-run wins and another series win. Mark, Bryson and Jacob reflect on the month of April and give out their monthly awards for MVP, Cy Young, biggest surprise, Gold Glove and best reliever. The crew also discusses Toronto's depleted offence and if it's a source of concern, as well as the Cy Young debate between Kevin Gausman and Alek Manoah. Subscribe to S...
Is Alek Manoah putting up Cy Young numbers? (Ep. 195)
April 29, 2022 21:24 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBAfter yet another series win, Bryson and Jacob talk about the Toronto Blue Jays' immensely talented starting rotation, headlined by Alek Manoah's shutout start in the finale. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Never Gonna Give You Up," Rick Astley.
Should the Blue Jays option Cavan Biggio? (Ep. 194)
April 25, 2022 15:35 - 57 minutes - 47.3 MBSantiago Espinal is hitting like crazy as the Toronto Blue Jays win another series against the Houston Astros. Is it time for the Blue Jays to consider optioning Cavan Biggio? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss how good Toronto's bullpen has been despite blowing Sunday's game and what the team should do with Bo Bichette, given his early-season struggles. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patr...
What a start from Kevin Gausman. (Ep. 193)
April 22, 2022 01:02 - 59 minutes - 46.5 MBWow. Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi dazzled for the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, leading the team to a series win against the Boston Red Sox. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the starting pitching, why it seems the rotation is turning a corner and what still needs to be done with the offense. Should the Blue Jays move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the two-hole? What about other lineup changes? Also discussed: criticisms of Canada's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Subscribe to ...
How important is Ross Stripling to the Blue Jays? (Ep. 192)
April 18, 2022 03:16 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThe injuries continue for the Toronto Blue Jays with Hyun Jin Ryu being placed on the 10-day IL with left forearm inflammation. Now that he's on the shelf, how important is Ross Stripling to this team? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays-Athletics series and everything that went down. Should we be worried about the Blue Jays not hitting with runners in scoring position? What about the performances of Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and the like? The crew also wishes Buck Martinez well an...
How costly are injuries to Teoscar Hernández and Danny Jansen? (Ep. 191)
April 15, 2022 16:14 - 55 minutes - 45 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays were struck with the injury bug this week, as both Teoscar Hernández and Danny Jansen went down with oblique strains. How costly is this for the Blue Jays? What can they do to replace that production? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether Toronto should sign Michael Conforto or stand pat with internal options. The crew also discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer night, the team's offensive struggles, the playing time battle between Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espin...
Most exciting Blue Jays opener ever? (Ep. 190)
April 11, 2022 05:37 - 44 minutes - 44.5 MBIt's our first-ever in-person podcast and the Toronto Blue Jays are back! They take two of three from the Texas Rangers in what might be the most exciting opening weekend in recent memory. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the electric comeback on Friday, the narrow win on Saturday and the disappointing finish on Sunday. Should we be concerned about Toronto's rotation? What about the bullpen? Will Santiago Espinal steal Cavan Biggio's lineup spot? What are our thoughts on the #NextLevel hashtag?...
Predicting everything about the 2022 Blue Jays (Ep. 189)
April 06, 2022 02:12 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBOpening Day is around the corner and it's time for our annual prediction episode! Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on what we think will happen with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. How many games will they win? Who will lead the team in WAR? Can George Springer play more than 140 games? How many home runs will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit? All that and more, discussed in this episode. DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino is on the way. While you wait, check out DraftKings now and use promo code SE...
Who will win the AL East? (Ep. 188)
March 31, 2022 15:54 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBWe're eight days from Opening Day and things are starting to ramp up. Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on who they think will win the AL East and why we can't count the Tampa Bay Rays out just yet. Who has a better rotation -- the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees? We also discuss Toronto's signing of Dexter Fowler and what it means for the team. Also discussed: the Pete Walker situation and MLB's Home Run Derby X. DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino is on the way. While you wait, check out ...
The Blue Jays swap Randal Grichuk for Raimel Tapia. (Ep. 187)
March 24, 2022 20:40 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBRaimel Tapia is the newest Toronto Blue Jay after the team acquired him from the Colorado Rockies for longtime outfielder Randal Grichuk. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their instant reactions to the deal. How does Tapia's speed and left-handed bat improve the team? Is another deal to come? What happens if George Springer is injured again this season? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon ...
Are the Blue Jays done making moves? (Ep. 186)
March 21, 2022 21:15 - 46 minutes - 37.7 MBSpring training has officially started and the Toronto Blue Jays are 3-1. Mark, Bryson and Jacob take one final look at the offseason and what the team has left to do. Should they pursue someone like Jed Lowrie? What about Michael Conforto? The trio also evaluates spring training so far and discusses who has stood out. Also: Should we be worried about George Springer?Note: This episode was recorded before Monday's game.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtub...
The Blue Jays acquire Matt Chapman. Is José Ramírez next? (Ep. 185)
March 16, 2022 19:04 - 41 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays are busy right now. Really busy. They just acquired Matt Chapman in a blockbuster trade from the Oakland Athletics, with a prospect package headlined by Kevin Smith and Gunnar Hoglund going the other way. What does this mean for the 2022 squad? Is José Ramírez still a possibility? Just how exciting is all of this? Mark, Bryson and Jacob offer their instant reactions to the deal.Note: Apologies for Mark's audio. This was an impromptu episode and we had to make do. Subscri...
Yusei Kikuchi is a Toronto Blue Jay. (Ep. 184)
March 12, 2022 23:18 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays made their first big splash of the post-lockout offseason, signing Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $36 million deal. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether the deal is an overpay and how much the Blue Jays gain by having Kikuchi as the fifth starter. Does Toronto now have the best rotation in baseball? Is Nate Pearson going to be traded? What's the next move for the Blue Jays? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhB...
BASEBALL IS BACK. (Ep. 183)
March 10, 2022 22:31 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBWE'RE BACK, BABY. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Portals," Alan Silvestri.Keywords: MLB, baseball, lockout, CBA, Blue Jays, Toronto, spring training, Opening Day.
Thanks, Rob Manfred. (Ep. 182)
March 02, 2022 04:21 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBRob Manfred sucks. This episode contains explicit language.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "We'll Meet Again," Johnny Cash.Keywords: MLB, MLBPA, CBA, negotiations, baseball, Blue Jays, lockout, Tony Clark.
Will the CBA be finalized in the next week? (Ep. 181)
February 18, 2022 21:52 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBIt's officially 10 DAYS until baseball's work stoppage results in a delay of Opening Day. Will the owners and the MLBPA be able to come to a deal by then? What are the key sticking points? When do Bryson, Jacob and Mark think Opening Day will happen? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "This M...
When will Blue Jays spring training start? (Ep. 180)
February 06, 2022 00:13 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBSAD TIMES. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the depressing state of baseball and when we anticipate the Toronto Blue Jays starting spring training. Also discussed: Keith Law's top 100 prospect list and whether the Blue Jays should re-sign Corey Dickerson.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "No H...
Drafting the best Blue Jays games since 2015 (Ep. 179)
January 24, 2022 00:49 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWe've had it with talking about the CBA. Instead, this week, we're drafting the best Toronto Blue Jays games since 2015. Think of it like a fantasy draft -- we're each building our own team, with its own strengths and weaknesses... only, it's made up of Blue Jays games. Who will come out on top? Who will make a crazy second-round pick? Only one way to find out. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support ou...
Will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit 50 home runs in 2022? (Ep. 178)
January 15, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIs that optimism I hear? MLB owners and players finally met to discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and while they didn't make much progress on the face of it, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss if anything productive came out of the talks. They also look at the Toronto Blue Jays' international signings and what it means for the organization. Lastly, Bryson presents a series of questions on the 2022 Blue Jays, including whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit 50 home runs in 2022. What...
What are the odds the MLB season is delayed? (Ep. 177)
January 12, 2022 02:05 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBWe FINALLY have news on the lockout front, as Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the CBA. What took them so long? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the frustrations of the past month and a half, as well as how long the two sides can wait without losing any games. Also discussed: The Blue Jays hiring Jaime Vieira, the first female coach in franchise history. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9k...
Should the Blue Jays extend Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 176)
January 04, 2022 00:11 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBCharlie Montoyo is officially entering the final year of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after the team picked up his team option for 2022. Mark, Bryson and Jacob evaluate the job Montoyo has done so far and consider whether the Blue Jays should extend him. If they decide to do so, at what point should they make the offer? In what scenario would the Blue Jays move on from Montoyo? The crew also discusses Kyle Seager's retirement and how it impacts Toronto, as well as Tyler Chatwood si...
Is $250 million enough to renovate the Rogers Centre? (Ep. 175)
December 28, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays have abandoned their plan to demolish the Rogers Centre and will instead renovate it over the next few years. While their exact plans have yet to be announced, the Blue Jays are looking to spend between $200 and $250 million on the renovations. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their dream wishlist for changes to the ballpark. Is $250 million enough to actually do anything significant? How does this reflect on the front office and ownership group? The crew also discusses a ...
Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? (Ep. 174)
December 20, 2021 23:44 - 52 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's mailbag time! This week, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss a series of would-you-rathers submitted by listeners. Would you rather miss the playoffs or be swept in the first round? Would you rather sign Freddie Freeman or trade for Jose Ramirez? Would you rather have a shortened season or advertisements on the jerseys? Would you rather have 12, 14 or 16 teams in expanded playoffs? As we're all out of ideas for what to talk about, please Tweet or message @section138pod on Instagram and Twitte...
Could Freddie Freeman actually sign with the Blue Jays? (Ep. 173)
December 13, 2021 03:30 - 58 minutes - 45.9 MBLast week, we all scoffed at the rumour that Freddie Freeman could be involved in talks with the Toronto Blue Jays. This week, we're taking it a little more seriously. Jacob makes a bold prediction that Mark and Bryson can't believe. The crew also discusses the Blue Jays' interest in Corey Seager and what it means for the rest of their offseason plans. Also discussed: Predictions of when the lockout will end. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www...
Why didn’t the Blue Jays sign Robbie Ray? (Ep. 172)
December 03, 2021 17:14 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MBIt's officially #LockoutSzn, but we're not going to let Major League Baseball's first work stoppage since 1995 get us down. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Robbie Ray's five-year, $115 million deal with the Seattle Mariners and why the Toronto Blue Jays chose Kevin Gausman over Ray. Was it because of Ray's opt-out and no-trade clause? Is Ray unvaccinated? Or maybe the Blue Jays just prefer Gausman over Ray? Also discussed: The absurdity of a potential deal with Freddie Freeman, why the Blue Ja...
Kevin Gausman is a Toronto Blue Jay. (Ep. 171)
November 29, 2021 04:13 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MBKEVIN GAUSMAN IS A TORONTO BLUE JAY. Whew. That feels good to say. Mark, Bryson and Jacob share their immediate thoughts on the five-year, $110 million deal, as well as their late-night musings on what this deal means. Are the Blue Jays going to win the World Series? How awesome is it that everyone wants to be a Blue Jay right now? Does Gausman get the opening day start over José Berríos and Alek Manoah? Is $110 million too much for a guy who doesn't have a great track record?The party is jus...
Should the Blue Jays sign Javier Báez? (Ep. 170)
November 27, 2021 16:35 - 43 minutes - 35 MBIt's our last episode before the lockout and we're getting our money's worth. Steven Matz is off the board as he signs a four-year, $44 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Is it an overpay? Should the Toronto Blue Jays have gone the extra year and lived with the consequences? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Blue Jays' interest in Javier Báez. Is he a good fit for the team? Would Toronto's money be better spent on Marcus Semien? Also discussed: New cross-border vaccine regulatio...
What’s next for Robbie Ray after the José Berríos extension? (Ep. 169)
November 20, 2021 17:34 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBAfter a crazy week for the Blue Jays, Bryson and Jacob break down the major league awards, as well as look at what the Blue Jays' options are in free agency after extending José Berríos. Do they still have a shot at signing Robbie Ray? What impact has the Cy Young Award has on his value this offseason? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section...
José Berríos signs a seven-year extension with the Blue Jays. (Ep. 168)
November 16, 2021 16:05 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBJosé Berríos is a Toronto Blue Jay. He's agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, ensuring he'll stay with Toronto until his age-34 season, assuming he doesn't opt out after the fifth year of the contract. This deal is a STEAL for the Blue Jays. Mark and Bryson discuss the extension and how it impacts the Blue Jays' offseason moving forward. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO...
Should the Blue Jays trade Alejandro Kirk? (Ep. 167)
November 12, 2021 16:21 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBAlejandro Kirk is the talk of the town... but not for a good reason. He's been bounced around as a potential trade chip for the Toronto Blue Jays and could be headed to the Miami Marlins for one of their young starting pitchers. Should the Blue Jays make that deal? Where does Gabriel Moreno fit into Toronto's future? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Jeff Passan's report that Marcus Semien is expected to sign before Dec. 1. Do the Blue Jays stand a chance? Are the Seattle Mariners favourite...
Who should the Blue Jays sign this offseason? (Ep. 166)
November 07, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWith the World Series in the books and free agency just days away, it's time to look ahead to the Toronto Blue Jays' 2021-22 offseason. What are their needs? Who should they sign? Who should they trade for? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether a reunion with Marcus Stroman could be possible, how much a trade for Jose Ramirez might cost, and if Toronto should target someone like Kenley Jansen. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Nov. 5, before the Steven Matz qualifying offer news broke. Subs...
Blue Jays end-of-season awards (Ep. 165)
October 30, 2021 14:57 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB2021 was a crazy season for the Toronto Blue Jays. A Triple Crown chase? Check. The most homers for a second baseman in the history of baseball? Check. A Cy Young Award winner? (Probably) check. Mark, Bryson and Jacob give out seven awards to celebrate the 2021 season in our final episode looking back at this year. We also take a look back at our midseason awards and how things changed since then. Next Saturday, we'll begin our offseason coverage with an offseason preview. Subscribe to Sectio...
Worst 10 moments of the 2021 season, part 2 (Ep. 164)
October 26, 2021 17:59 - 56 minutes - 43.7 MBWhat better way to celebrate the World Series than with a list of the Toronto Blue Jays' biggest screw-ups from 2021? From George Springer's injury in Seattle to Brad Hand's walk-off walk, we wrap up our countdown of the worst 10 moments of 2021. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. M...
Worst 10 moments of the 2021 season, part 1 (Ep. 163)
October 23, 2021 18:39 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MBIf you don't already have high blood pressure, this episode will fix that. Last week, we counted down the top 10 moments of the 2021 season for the Toronto Blue Jays and now we're counting down the worst 10 moments. Triple play against the New York Yankees? Tyler Chatwood blowing a 5-1 lead against the Boston Red Sox? Ross Stripling having a meltdown in Buffalo? It's all here. Episode 164, counting down moments five through one, will drop on Tuesday. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for vi...
Top 10 moments of the 2021 season, part 2 (Ep. 162)
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBOn Saturday, we counted down moments 10 through six of the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays season. Today, we're finishing our countdown with the top five moments, from Marcus Semien's walk-off homer against the Boston Red Sox to Robbie Ray's 14-strikeout performance against the Chicago White Sox. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follo...
Top 10 moments of the 2021 season, part 1 (Ep. 161)
October 16, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.9 MBThe 2021 Toronto Blue Jays season had so many moments to remember, from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer game to Alek Manoah's major league debut. We asked you for your top moments from this season and picked out our favourite 10. In this episode, we look back on moments 10 through six. Ep. 162, with moments five through one, will drop on Tuesday. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Sup...
Revisiting our 2021 predictions (Ep. 160)
October 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBAlternative title: The "look at how stupid we are" episode. On February 7, 2021 -- before pitchers and catchers reported to spring training -- we made an episode predicting everything about the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays. In this week's episode, we take a look back at our predictions and laugh at what we thought would be this season. Predicting everything about the 2021 Blue Jays (Ep. 104): http://www.shorturl.at/atuIZ. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: http...
What a season. (Ep. 159)
October 04, 2021 02:31 - 47 minutes - 39.1 MBPain. The Toronto Blue Jays' 2021 season is over after Rafael Devers' ninth-inning home run delivered a win for the Boston Red Sox. It marks the end of a landmark season for Toronto, which ended with 91 wins and a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss how special this season was, their outlook on how the final weekend turned out and what from the last three days gives us hope for next year. This was one hell of a season. Thanks for tuning in -- it's been an honour. Su...
The Blue Jays need to sweep the Orioles. (Ep. 158)
October 01, 2021 13:57 - 53 minutes - 44.3 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays' offense was nowhere to be seen in their series against the New York Yankees, as they drop two of three and make their path to the postseason even more difficult. But somehow, someway, the Blue Jays are still in the race, with the Boston Red Sox losing their series against the Baltimore Orioles. Entering the final weekend of the regular season, what do the Blue Jays need to do to make the postseason, or at least a tiebreaker game? Is there any hope of the offense -- espe...
Can George Springer save the Blue Jays’ season? (Ep. 157)
September 27, 2021 01:36 - 39 minutes - 33.9 MBAfter weeks atop the Toronto Blue Jays lineup with nothing to show for it, George Springer is finally heating up again. He hit two home runs in the final two games of the series against the Minnesota Twins, a series during which the Blue Jays held on to their season by a thread. Could Springer single-handedly save Toronto? How will Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s freak injury impact the offense? Mark and Bryson also lament Hyun Jin Ryu starting against the New York Yankees and predict what that series ...
Unpacking card-gate (Ep. 156)
September 23, 2021 02:44 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBSeptember baseball brings out the worst in you -- or the best, depending how you look at it. The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays went at it this week at Tropicana Field, exchanging scouting reports and strong words and bean balls and everything in-between. Was Kevin Kiermaier wrong to pick up that piece of paper? Should the Rays have just given it back when Toronto asked? What about Ryan Borucki hitting Kiermaier with a pitch? Mark, Bryson and Jacob unpack every angle of card-gate before...
Should the Blue Jays leave Hyun Jin Ryu off the postseason roster? (Ep. 155)
September 20, 2021 04:07 - 53 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's a conversation we never wanted to have, but Hyun Jin Ryu's performance -- plus his 10-day IL stint for neck tightness -- has forced the question: Should the Toronto Blue Jays leave Ryu off the postseason roster? Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh the pros and cons of what Ryu could add to Toronto's playoff bullpen as well as what it means for Steven Matz. They also discuss the good things from this weekend's series win over the Minnesota Twins, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hot streak and ...
Robbie Ray is a shoe-in for Cy Young. (Ep. 154)
September 16, 2021 14:23 - 52 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays just keep rolling and so does Robbie Ray. It seems like he's finally pulling away in the race for Cy Young Award, so Mark, Bryson and Jacob revisit his odds of winning over Gerrit Cole and Lance Lynn. They also discuss the other phenomenal starts from this series against the Tampa Bay Rays, as well as an offense that just keeps clicking. As usual, there was also criticism of Charlie Montoyo floating around Twitter. Does Montoyo deserve the hate? Are fans being too nit-pi...
Are the Blue Jays the team to beat in the American League? (Ep. 153)
September 13, 2021 02:51 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBHoly cow. The Toronto Blue Jays erupt against the Baltimore Orioles and make baseball history, claiming the first wildcard spot along with the Boston Red Sox. Are they now the team to beat in the American League? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had another strong series and is now tied with Shohei Ohtani for the league lead in homers. How likely is a Triple Crown? Does Guerrero still have a shot at MVP? What about a 50 homer season? Mark and Bryson also discuss Hyun Jin Ryu's struggles and whether he s...
The Blue Jays did the impossible against the Yankees. (Ep. 152)
September 10, 2021 13:40 - 48 minutes - 41.6 MBWow. That's all we have to say. The Toronto Blue Jays went into New York 4.5 games back of a wildcard spot, and they're leaving after a FOUR-GAME SWEEP of the Yankees only 0.5 out. It doesn't get any better than this. Mark and Bryson discuss every game of the series and heap praise on the offense and bullpen, which came through when needed most and delivered on the biggest stage. Should Jordan Romano be used three days in a row down the stretch? How much depth does Julian Merryweather add? Ca...
Blue Jays-Yankees will be the series of the season. (Ep. 151)
September 06, 2021 15:17 - 49 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays have done the impossible and single-handedly catapulted themselves back into the wildcard race with a sweep of the Oakland Athletics. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Friday night's wild comeback win and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s game-tying grand slam, what the Blue Jays need to do against the New York Yankees this week, and what Ken Rosenthal's report on Marcus Semien and Robby Ray tells us about Toronto's efforts to re-sign the two stars. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube ...
Has MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned? (Ep. 150)
September 02, 2021 18:18 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays took two of three from the Baltimore Orioles, keeping their playoff hopes alive and picking up a game in the AL Wildcard race. Part of the success was due to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who hit three homers. Is he back to his MVP-type self after a month-long slump? How much does the return of George Springer help him and others in the lineup? How concerned should we be about the health of Springer? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Hyun Jin Ryu's five no-hit innings and cha...