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How much will it take to re-sign Ross Stripling? (Ep. 229)

How much will it take to re-sign Ross Stripling? (Ep. 229)

The Toronto Blue Jays take three of five against the Tampa Bay Rays, a strong, if not exceptional, series as the season winds down. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their takeaways from the series, including Alek Manoah’s flu game. Also discussed: How much will it take to re-sign Ross Stripling? Should the Blue Jays be willing to spend that much? To cap it all off, the crew has one of the more unhinged conversations in podcast history about who should…

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Who should take the fifth spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 228)

Who should take the fifth spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 228)

The Toronto Blue Jays wrap up a massively successful road trip with a series win over the Texas Rangers, but they miss out on a sweep because of a bullpen day gone wrong in the series finale. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss how the Blue Jays should fill the final spot in the rotation. Is it time for the return of Mitch White? What about Yusei Kikuchi or Casey Lawrence? Also discussed: the massively successful road trip and the state…

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Did the Blue Jays just end the Orioles’ playoff hopes? (Ep. 227)

Did the Blue Jays just end the Orioles’ playoff hopes? (Ep. 227)

The Toronto Blue Jays are walking away from a massive four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles with three huge wins. They now sit 4.5 games up in the wildcard race with 26 games left in the season. Mark and Bryson discuss whether the Blue Jays just ended the Orioles postseason hopes, as well as some of the wild happenings in this series. What the hell was that balk call on Kevin Gausman? Why on earth was Bryan Baker so mad?…

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What are the odds the Blue Jays make the playoffs? (Ep. 226)

What are the odds the Blue Jays make the playoffs? (Ep. 226)

The Toronto Blue Jays keep the good times going and sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates, in large part thanks to Bo Bichette’s re-emergence as an offensive force. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the importance of the series and whether the Blue Jays can keep the momentum going in a pivotal series against the Baltimore Orioles. Can Trevor Richards build off his strong start? The crew also discusses playoff projections from FanGraphs, Baseball Reference and FiveThirtyEight and which is most accurate. Subscribe…

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What will the last month of the season bring? (Ep. 225)

What will the last month of the season bring? (Ep. 225)

The Toronto Blue Jays take two of three from the Chicago Cubs to stop the bleeding after a rough series against Los Angeles — but is it enough? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the status of the Blue Jays right now and what the final month of the season will look like. Should we be concerned about Mitch White? How much of a threat are the Baltimore Orioles? Will everything come down to the final three games of the season?…

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Why are the Blue Jays so inconsistent? (Ep. 224)

Why are the Blue Jays so inconsistent? (Ep. 224)

The Toronto Blue Jays pull a Toronto Blue Jays and get swept the series after sweeping the Red Sox. Mark and Bryson welcome Jacob back after a brief hiatus and try to figure out why the Blue Jays are so inconsistent. Is it because of their lack of veteran leadership? Does the offense need a boost? Also discussed: extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, whether the Blue Jays are better off in the third playoff spot, and why Teoscar…

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Blue Jays SWEEP (Ep. 223)

Blue Jays SWEEP (Ep. 223)

The Toronto Blue Jays SWEEP the Boston Red Sox and wrap up an incredible 6-1 road trip with a wild, 10-inning, four-and-a-half hour affair. Mark and Bryson break down the crazy series, starting with how phenomenal the bullpen — namely Jordan Romano — was and what it means for the Blue Jays’ postseason push. Then, we discuss Matt Chapman’s incredible defense and George Springer’s unreal offense. Also discussed: the 2023 schedule. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts:…

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Is moving Bo Bichette down the right decision? (Ep. 222)

Is moving Bo Bichette down the right decision? (Ep. 222)

The Toronto Blue Jays narrowly avoid disaster with a series-saving seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles. Mark and Bryson discuss Ross Stripling’s phenomenal start, the decision to formally move Yusei Kikuchi to the bullpen and what moving Bo Bichette down in the order does. Is it the right decision? Will it actually change anything? Also discussed: how important George Springer is to the team and predictions of the upcoming series against the New York Yankees. Subscribe to Section 138 on…

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What should the Blue Jays do with Yusei Kikuchi? (Ep. 221)

What should the Blue Jays do with Yusei Kikuchi? (Ep. 221)

The Toronto Blue Jays lose both games against the Baltimore Orioles in an abbreviated series, in large part thanks to Yusei Kikuchi. What should the Blue Jays do with him? Does he have the worst contract in franchise history? Mark and Bryson also discuss José Berríos’ struggles as off late and how much of a threat the Orioles are in the wildcard race. Also discussed: Jackie Bradley Jr. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod…

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Can the Blue Jays catch the Yankees? (Ep. 220)

Can the Blue Jays catch the Yankees? (Ep. 220)

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a series split in Minnesota and are reeling from a series of tough injuries to George Springer, Tim Mayza and Ross Stripling. Still, the New York Yankees are struggling. Can the Blue Jays catch them? Mark and Bryson discuss whether it’s possible and what it’ll take. They also re-assess the trade deadline and chat about the wild overturned call at home on Sunday. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured….

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