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Why on earth did the Blue Jays demote Nate Pearson? (Ep. 119)

Why on earth did the Blue Jays demote Nate Pearson? (Ep. 119)

It’s a SEASON SWEEP of the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be finally firing on all cylinders. The starters all went at least five innings (even Ross Stripling!) and the lineup completed a handful of miraculous comebacks. Mark, Bryson and Jacob banter about the series, then discuss the questionable move to demote Nate Pearson to triple-A Buffalo/Trenton instead of letting him get comfortable in the majors. Manoah Watch returns with Alek Manoah’s no-hit bid earlier this…

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When will Alek Manoah make his Blue Jays’ debut? (Ep. 118)

When will Alek Manoah make his Blue Jays’ debut? (Ep. 118)

With the starting rotation still nowhere to be found and Nate Pearson struggling in his 2021 debut, it’s time to ask the question: When will Alek Manoah make his Toronto Blue Jays’ debut? Mark, Bryson and Jacob all give their date for when Manoah will be added to the 26-man roster. We also discuss why the Blue Jays lead baseball in injured list assignments, when the bullpen will finally buckle under the stress and if Charlie Montoyo’s management is to…

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Can the Blue Jays keep winning despite injuries? (Ep. 117)

Can the Blue Jays keep winning despite injuries? (Ep. 117)

It’s been a fun week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, with an explosive offense and series sweep of Atlanta. But Alejandro Kirk, Anthony Castro and Tommy Milone are out with injuries, and the bullpen continues to take on a high workload. Can Toronto keep the good times going? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss whether Alek Manoah will make the roster this season and if Danny Jansen will keep the starting catcher spot.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube…

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Should the Blue Jays move Bo Bichette to second base? (Ep. 116)

Should the Blue Jays move Bo Bichette to second base? (Ep. 116)

Despite a good week for wins, it’s been horrific for the left side of the Toronto Blue Jays infield, which continues to struggle at a league-leading pace. How should the Blue Jays solve the problem? Is it time for Bo Bichette to move to second base? What do you do with Cavan Biggio? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Hyun Jin Ryu’s injury scare, Robbie Ray’s bounce-back start, how much to read into the AL East standings so far, and…

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Is it time to panic about the Blue Jays’ offense? (Ep. 115)

Is it time to panic about the Blue Jays’ offense? (Ep. 115)

While the Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching continues to impress, the offense is nowhere to be seen. Is it time to panic about the offense? When will things get better? How much will George Springer and Teoscar Hernández help when they return from the injured list? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Steven Matz’s insane near “no-hitter,” Tanner Roark’s bullpen debut and Rowdy Tellez’s offensive rebound. Plus, a debate about an electronic strike zone.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video…

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What should the Blue Jays do with Tanner Roark and Rowdy Tellez? (Ep. 114)

What should the Blue Jays do with Tanner Roark and Rowdy Tellez? (Ep. 114)

Tanner Roark is off to the bullpen after one horrendous start, while Rowdy Tellez is giving the Toronto Blue Jays headaches in the lineup. What should the team do to minimize the damage? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also banter about Saturday’s insane game against the Los Angeles Angels, the strong pitching of Steven Matz, Robbie Ray’s return to the rotation and the possibility of an All-Star Game in Toronto. NEW! Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and…

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Takeaways from the Blue Jays-Yankees series (Ep. 113)

Takeaways from the Blue Jays-Yankees series (Ep. 113)

It’s a WINNING opening series for the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx. What better way to start a season than beating the New York Yankees? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the biggest takeaways and overreactions from the series, including incredible pitching, strong defense and less-than-stellar offense. Is Cavan Biggio’s new plate approach already problematic? Just how incredible is Julian Merryweather? Can you say Slim Daddy Vladdy 10 times fast? Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and…

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Interview: Dan Shulman on broadcasting virtually (Ep. 112)

Interview: Dan Shulman on broadcasting virtually (Ep. 112)

Mark, Bryson and Jacob are joined by Toronto Blue Jays play-by-play man Dan Shulman to talk about what Blue Jays broadcasts will look like this season. How do you balance simulcasting on radio and TV? How do you call a game on Zoom? What happens if the Blue Jays move to Buffalo or Toronto? After the interview, we banter about whether the Blue Jays should have signed Kirby Yates in the first place and who of Alek Manoah, Simeon Woods-Richardson,…

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Yates, Springer, Ray. Are the Blue Jays falling apart? (Ep. 111)

Yates, Springer, Ray. Are the Blue Jays falling apart? (Ep. 111)

When it rains, it pours. Kirby Yates, George Springer and Robbie Ray are all out with injuries, on top of Nate Pearson and Thomas Hatch. In this emergency episode, the team discusses the unthinkable: Is it time to hit the panic button? Are the Toronto Blue Jays falling apart? Mark says no. Bryson and Jacob aren’t so sure. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: “Apart Together,” Tim Minchin. https://pdcn.co/e/https://media.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/content.blubrry.com/thereshegoes/Section_138_Ep_111.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…

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Will the Blue Jays be vaccinated by Opening Day? (Ep. 110)

Will the Blue Jays be vaccinated by Opening Day? (Ep. 110)

With the under-the-radar news that Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expects the team to be vaccinated within the next month, the crew evaluates the possibility of playing Canada Day in Toronto. Even if players are vaccinated along with everyone else, how long can the Canadian government hold out on allowing cross-border travel? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss injuries to Thomas Hatch and Nate Pearson (again), the continued dominance of Robbie Ray and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and who should…

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