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Month: April 2023

How sustainable is the Blue Jays’ starting pitching? (Ep. 265)

How sustainable is the Blue Jays’ starting pitching? (Ep. 265)

The Toronto Blue Jays are on a roll. They just swept the Chicago White Sox on the backs of the best eight-game stretch for starting pitching in franchise history. But how sustainable is this all? Mark and Bryson banter about Chris Bassitt, Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi, as well as Toronto’s offence. Should Whit Merrifield take the leadoff spot if George Springer is injured? Is Danny Jansen actually back? Also discussed: how terrible the White Sox are. Subscribe to Section…

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Are Vladdy and the Yankees the next great Blue Jays rivalry? (Ep. 264)

Are Vladdy and the Yankees the next great Blue Jays rivalry? (Ep. 264)

It was an action-packed weekend at Yankee Stadium as the Toronto Blue Jays take two of three from the New York Yankees. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all the drama with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Anthony Rizzo and Gerrit Cole. Did Guerrero cross a line? Also discussed: Toronto’s phenomenal starting pitching, Brandon Belt’s breakout and John Schneider’s decision to pull Alek Manoah. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord…

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Should Matt Chapman hit cleanup? (Ep. 263)

Should Matt Chapman hit cleanup? (Ep. 263)

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a less-than-ideal series against the Houston Astros, but one of the bright spots is Matt Chapman’s continued hot streak in the middle of the lineup. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether the Blue Jays should move him up to the cleanup spot permanently. Also discussed: Are we buying in on José Berríos? Is there room in the bullpen yet for Nate Pearson? What about that base loaded, nobody out disaster? Subscribe to Section…

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Are we done worrying about José Berríos? (Ep. 262)

Are we done worrying about José Berríos? (Ep. 262)

Despite taking on the hottest team in baseball with their two worst pitchers on the mound, the Toronto Blue Jays took two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays. Bryson and Jacob discuss José Berríos’ performance and if it means we can stop worrying about him yet. They also discuss Yusei Kikuchi and what we saw from him. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support…

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How will the Rogers Centre renovations impact the Blue Jays? (Ep. 261)

How will the Rogers Centre renovations impact the Blue Jays? (Ep. 261)

The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back home and enjoying the newly-renovated Rogers Centre! Bryson and Jacob discuss whether the renovations were worth it and how it’ll impact the Blue Jays this season. Also discussed: An up-and-down series against the Detroit Tigers. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: “Back Home Again,” John Denver. https://media.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/content.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/Section_138_Ep_261.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…

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A WILD win to end the Blue Jays’ road trip (Ep. 260)

A WILD win to end the Blue Jays’ road trip (Ep. 260)

The Toronto Blue Jays take an absolutely CRAZY win over the Los Angeles Angels to emerge from their road trip with a winning record. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the wild series and look ahead to Toronto’s homecoming at last. Did John Schneider make the wrong bullpen decisions on Sunday? Should Matt Chapman stay in the cleanup spot? How concerned should we be about Yusei Kikuchi and José Berríos? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod…

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Is Daulton Varsho the Blue Jays’ next big star? (Ep. 259)

Is Daulton Varsho the Blue Jays’ next big star? (Ep. 259)

The Toronto Blue Jays finally have their first series win of the season, thanks in large part to Daulton Varsho. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss how big of an impact he’s had on the team so far and if we were wrong to underestimate him. Also discussed: Yusei Kikuchi’s great start and José Berríos’… less than great start. How long will he last in the rotation if he keeps this up? What should the Blue Jays do with Brandon Belt?…

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What’s going on with the Blue Jays’ pitching? (Ep. 258)

What’s going on with the Blue Jays’ pitching? (Ep. 258)

The regular season is here! Mark, Bryson and Jacob recap the Toronto Blue Jays’ series against the St. Louis Cardinals and some of the biggest storylines. The first: What’s going on with the Blue Jays pitching? Is there any reason to be concerned about Alek Manoah and Chris Bassitt? What about the hitting — especially that terrible Saturday? Also discussed: whether Bo Bichette should be moved to second base and elite outfield defence. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for…

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