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Month: August 2023

Are the Blue Jays dead? (Ep. 293)

Are the Blue Jays dead? (Ep. 293)

For the first time this season, we can reasonably entertain the question: Are the Toronto Blue Jays dead? Mark and Bryson discuss a brutal series against the Cleveland Guardians but agree this team still has life… for now. Also discussed: Davis Schneider’s inexplicable playing time, Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette’s potential injuries and the increasingly competitive wildcard race. 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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Just how bad was the Paul DeJong trade? (Ep. 292)

Just how bad was the Paul DeJong trade? (Ep. 292)

Paul DeJong is technically still a Blue Jay, but probably not for long. Toronto designated him for assignment after 44 at-bats and only three hits. Mark and Bryson look back at the trade and discuss how much of a failure it was. Was it the reason the Blue Jays didn’t get an impact bat? Will he get picked up by another team? Also discussed: Bo Bichette’s return, Daulton Varsho’s hot streak and Davis Schneider’s playing time. Subscribe to Section 138…

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Who should start game two of a postseason series? (Ep. 291)

Who should start game two of a postseason series? (Ep. 291)

The postseason is still a month and a half away, but the Blue Jays’ starting staff is looking like a juggernaut — if the team gets even gets there. Mark and Jacob discuss what Toronto’s postseason rotation should look like, and whether Yusei Kikuchi or José Berríos should start game two. Also discussed: Cavan Biggio’s resurgence, Bo Bichette’s pending return and Jordan Romano’s return to the bullpen. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram,…

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Are the Blue Jays built for the playoffs? (Ep. 290)

Are the Blue Jays built for the playoffs? (Ep. 290)

The offence certainly isn’t, but the old cliche might be true: Pitching wins championships. Could that be the case for the Blue Jays? Mark and Bryson discuss the offence-free Cleveland series but try to pick out some silver linings. Just how impressive has Whit Merrifield been in the leadoff spot? Was this series a failure for Davis Schneider? Also discussed: Jose Bautista’s homecoming. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join…

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Is Davis Schneider the greatest athlete in human history? (Ep. 289)

Is Davis Schneider the greatest athlete in human history? (Ep. 289)

Schneider Mania is here, and it’s wonderful. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all the ins and outs of Davis Schneider’s major league debut, including where the Toronto Blue Jays go from here. Where do they find playing time for Schneider? Is any of this sustainable? Was Schneider the spark Toronto needed? Also discussed: whether we have any hope in Toronto’s offence, and if the Red Sox are finally dead. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod…

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Was the trade deadline a failure? (Ep. 288)

Was the trade deadline a failure? (Ep. 288)

This trade deadline was quiet for the Toronto Blue Jays. They pick up Paul DeJong, Jordan Hicks and Genesis Cabrera, but was it enough? Mark, Bryson and Jacob give their grades for Toronto’s deadline and whether they think it was a failure. Did the Blue Jays lose ground to the rest of the division? Also discussed: Hyun Jin Ryu’s first start back, George Springer’s first hit in forever, and the infuriating nature of facing the AL East. Subscribe to Section…

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