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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Predicting everything about the 2023 Blue Jays (Ep. 257)

Predicting everything about the 2023 Blue Jays (Ep. 257)

We’re finally done with spring training and ready for the regular season. Mark, Bryson and Jacob complete their annual pre-season Toronto Blue Jays predictions, tackling their expectations for Yusei Kikuchi, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kevin Gausman and the rest of the team. They predict the Blue Jays’ final record and if this is the year they actually win the World Series. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community…

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Should Kevin Gausman be the opening day starter? (Ep. 256)

Should Kevin Gausman be the opening day starter? (Ep. 256)

We’re five days away from opening day and Alek Manoah was just named the Toronto Blue Jays’ opening day starter. But should it actually be Kevin Gausman? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the decision to go with Manoah instead of Gausman, then chat about what the roster will look like this year. Who will make the bullpen? What will the opening day lineup be? Do the Blue Jays have enough starting pitching depth? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for…

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Why the WBC is still worth playing (Ep. 255)

Why the WBC is still worth playing (Ep. 255)

After the Toronto Blue Jays pulled Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk from the World Baseball Classic, we saw the worst of what could happen with Edwin Diaz’s injury. But Mark and Bryson still think the WBC is worth playing. They discuss why and unpack the global impact the classic has. Also discussed: rumours of an Alek Manoah extension, Otto Lopez’s great spring training, and pitchers finally getting stretched out. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow…

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Should we be worried about José Berríos’ WBC start? (Ep. 254)

Should we be worried about José Berríos’ WBC start? (Ep. 254)

The World Baseball Classic is in full swing and while the jerseys might be ugly, the competition is great. José Berríos had a rough first outing for Puerto Rico, though. Mark and Bryson chat about what that might mean for Berríos’ regular season performance and if we should be worried about what we’ve seen so far. Also discussed: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ricky Tiedemann’s injuries, George Springer and Bo Bichette’s hot streaks, and $20 tickets to games at the Rogers…

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Will Nate Pearson actually be healthy this year? (Ep. 253)

Will Nate Pearson actually be healthy this year? (Ep. 253)

We’ve got another week of spring training under our belts and a million more storylines to follow. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the latest from the Toronto Blue Jays, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s injury scare and his decision to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. Also discussed: Is Nate Pearson finally living up to expectations? What does James Click add to the front office? What did our first taste of Ricky Tiedemann tell us? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube…

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Is Yusei Kikuchi back? (Ep. 252)

Is Yusei Kikuchi back? (Ep. 252)

We’ve got our first spring training action under our belts and there’s already a lot to talk about. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s performance and what it might mean for his season writ large. Also discussed: How is Addison Barger so swole? Should the pitch clock be tweaked? What should the starting lineup be? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast…

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The biggest storylines from Blue Jays spring training (Ep. 251)

The biggest storylines from Blue Jays spring training (Ep. 251)

Pitchers and catchers have OFFICIALLY REPORTED to Blue Jays spring training and the start of the baseball season is under way! Mark, Bryson and Jacob talk about all the big stories from the first few days of camp. Will Yusei Kikuchi’s beard help turn his season around? How does Kevin Gausman’s adjusted delivery look? Are the Blue Jays taking themselves more seriously this year? Also discussed: Sportsnet’s decision to not send Ben Wagner on the road. Subscribe to Section 138…

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Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays avoid arbitration with a three-year deal (Ep. 250)

Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays avoid arbitration with a three-year deal (Ep. 250)

Bo Bichette and the Toronto Blue Jays avoid disaster and reach a three-year deal right before arbitration. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss what this means for Bichette’s relationship with the team and the Blue Jays writ large. Does this open the door to an extension down the road? What about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Alek Manoah? Should the Blue Jays try to extend Manoah now? Also discussed: the 2023 Sportsnet broadcast team and who we’re most excited to see at…

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