It’s the MVP race of the decade: Toronto Blue Jay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani? On the one hand, Guerrero is having one of the best offensive seasons in recent memory, but on the other, Ohtani is doing things no one has ever seen before in the history of baseball. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss who they would vote for if they could and what to expect from the race as the season progresses. They also…
The Toronto Blue Jays officially have their first four-game winning streak of the season as they complete the season sweep of the Miami Marlins. But they only scored five runs over the two-game series — is that a cause for concern? What about George Springer, who finally made his triumphant return to the Blue Jays’ lineup? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s decision to not participate in the Home Run Derby and Alek Manoah’s questionable suspension. Subscribe…
George Springer is nearly back and there’s a very real possibility we see him in the Toronto Blue Jays’ two-game set against the Miami Marlins. But his return presents another pressing question — where do you hit him in the lineup? Mark, Bryson and Jacob banter about that, plus Toronto’s bounceback series against the Baltimore Orioles and what relief help like Jacob Barnes and John Axford will do to bolster Toronto’s bullpen. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video…
Where to start? The Toronto Blue Jays get swept by the New York Yankees in a brutal, bone-crushing three game collapse at Sahlen Field. It had everything: blown leads, players screaming at each other, getting screwed by the umpires and a triple play, not to mention a lifetime of anguish. Is this rock bottom for the Blue Jays? For all of our mental health, we hope so. Where does Toronto go from here? Why haven’t they made a bullpen move…
Ohhhhhhhhh boy. What a series it was for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Mark, Bryson and Jacob unpack all the takeaways from two blown games, plus a wild 18-4 win on Sunday. How ridiculous is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season so far? What do the Blue Jays need to do to fix this team and bullpen? What can we blame on Charlie Montoyo and what should be blamed on the front office and players themselves?…
After a third consecutive sub-par start and underlying numbers indicating he’s having a rough season, Hyun Jin Ryu is making some Toronto Blue Jays fans sweat. Should we be concerned about his long-term viability? What would it mean for the Blue Jays’ rotation if he’s struggling? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss a rough series against the Chicago White Sox, including questionable bullpen management by Charlie Montoyo in game one and a non-existent Blue Jays’ offense. As we approach the trade…
The possibility of the Toronto Blue Jays actually returning to Canada got a big boost this week, as the NHL’s plan for playoff hockey received the official approval of the federal government. When might we see the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre again? What’s holding them back? Mark, Bryson and special guest David also discuss Toronto’s latest series with the Houston Astros and the injury to Danny Jansen. George Springer and Cavan Biggio both seem on the verge of…
Major league start #2 is in the books for Alek Manoah, and it certainly didn’t go as planned. Is there any possibility the Toronto Blue Jays subject him to a similar fate as Nate Pearson? Bryson and Jacob discuss Toronto’s two-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, early MVP contenders and whether the team should consider extending AL Player of the Month Marcus Semien. Note: Apologies for the poor audio quality.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live…