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.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi (3:50) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about the AL Wild Card race, who could secure the third spot, where Vlad Jr. would hit in the order when he returns from the IL, the margin between Pete Crow-Armstrong and others running for the NL MVP, and what's next for Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers among other sports teams, who is under federal investigation. Then,…
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 series-opening win over the Rays in Tampa. They discuss Alejandro Kirk returning to his 2026 form, what to expect from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, José Soriano's outing, and the team's confidence. Later, former Blue Jay and pitching coach for Jays' 2026 first-round pick Cole Carlon, Jeremy Accardo joins the show (14:22) to…
Former MLB pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson (2:03) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how pitcher Nick Martinez has found his rhythm on the mound after years of switching between starting and bullpen roles, what Liam Hicks has brought to the catching and hitting core, how the Rays can become the best version of themselves and capture the AL East, and hitting…
Jeff Blair returns alongside Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss why the Jays' keys to success starts on the mound, the team's historical struggles at Tropicana Field, the significance of a potential series win, and Joey Votto's recent break down of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Then, Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander joins the…
Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker begin the second hour discussing what Brett Bateman has brought to the lineup, Charles McAdoo's hard-hitting abilities, José Soriano's third start with the Blue Jays before bringing on Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin (20:25) to chat about the leading the AL East team, what Junior Caminero's ceiling could be, the roster relishing in bunt opportunities, and their running…
Ben Ennis, filling in for Jeff Blair, and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the New York Yankees. They discuss recent improved pitching performances, the Jays' standing in the Wild Card race, Alejandro Kirk's hot stretch, the implications of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s concussion, and Ricky Tiedemann's Major League debut. Then, Sportsnet TV's voice of…
Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (2:55) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the confidence John Schneider and the coaching staff have in putting Brett Bateman leading off the order, how Shane Bieber can learn from his start against the Phillies now against the visiting New York Yankees, the clubhouse's mood against a division rival, the Jays' struggles with using the ABS, Jesús Sánchez's…
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' crucial upcoming stretch, starting with a weekend set against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays standing in the Wild Card race, the team's 7-0 series-closing loss against the Red Sox, what Paul Sewald brings to the bullpen, and more. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show (27:40) to discuss the team's keys to success…
Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (1:34) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the team's resurgence since the trade deadline, where right-handed pitcher Paul Sewald fits on the staff, growing confidence in Brendon Little, improvement on the defensive end, José Soriano's adjustments in his second start as a Blue Jay, and the pressure on Vlad Jr. Then, we hear from manager John…
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox to pull closer in the American League's Wild Card race. They discuss the team's recent pitching uptick, the addition of reliever Paul Sewald, Dylan Cease's dip in velocity, Brendon Little's adjustments, why Brett Bateman gives the lineup a different look, and the pressure on Vladdy Jr. down the stretch. Later,…