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Month: May 2023

Has George Springer finally turned a corner? (Ep. 274)

Has George Springer finally turned a corner? (Ep. 274)

The Toronto Blue Jays have FINALLY won a series. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the highlights, including George Springer’s apparent turnaround and Bo Bichette’s never-ending hot streak. Should we be worried about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slump? How much of a concern is Alejandro Kirk’s catching skills? Does Nate Pearson deserve higher leverage situations? Through the creation of iconic diamond-inspired streetwear, J. Birdy celebrates baseball’s historic legacy north of the border. Find the gear for you at jbirdy.ca. Subscribe to Section…

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Is Alek Manoah at a breaking point? (Ep. 273)

Is Alek Manoah at a breaking point? (Ep. 273)

The bad just keeps getting worse for the Toronto Blue Jays. They put together another clunker of a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, dropping three of four. Mark and Bryson discuss the disaster that was Alek Manoah’s start and what the Blue Jays should do about him, once and for all. Also discussed: Will a players-only meeting actually work? Is John Schneider actually close to being fired? Does Ross Atkins deserve criticism for the Daulton Varsho trade? Through the…

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The Blue Jays are a clown show right now. (Ep. 272)

The Blue Jays are a clown show right now. (Ep. 272)

The Rogers Centre was a bloodbath this weekend, with the Toronto Blue Jays being swept by the Baltimore Orioles. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the terrible baseball the Blue Jays are playing right now, as well as how they get out of this funk. Also discussed: what this slump means for the team long-term. Through the creation of iconic diamond-inspired streetwear, J. Birdy celebrates baseball’s historic legacy north of the border. Find the gear for you at jbirdy.ca. Subscribe to…

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Were the Yankees cheating against the Blue Jays? (Ep. 271)

Were the Yankees cheating against the Blue Jays? (Ep. 271)

DRAMA at the Rogers Centre as Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are caught grabbing looks at their first base coach during at-bats. What’s that about — and is it illegal? Mark and Bryson break down how it’s actually the Blue Jays’ fault and laugh at all the drama that followed. Also discussed: ACTUAL cheating (aka Domingo German), Chris Bassitt’s phenomenal start, Danny Jansen’s walkoff, and Jordan Romano’s two-inning save. Through the creation of iconic diamond-inspired streetwear, J. Birdy…

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Did we underestimate Chris Bassitt? (Ep. 270)

Did we underestimate Chris Bassitt? (Ep. 270)

After the best start in years, Mark and Bryson reckon with a tough question: Did we underestimate Chris Bassitt? His complete game shutout helped the Toronto Blue Jays to a sweep of the Atlanta Braves, the latest in a string of back-and-forth play. Also discussed: Sunday’s sloppy play and Erik Swanson’s phenomenal pitching. Through the creation of iconic diamond-inspired streetwear, J. Birdy celebrates baseball’s historic legacy north of the border. Find the gear for you at jbirdy.ca. Subscribe to Section…

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What should the Blue Jays do about Bo Bichette? (Ep. 269)

What should the Blue Jays do about Bo Bichette? (Ep. 269)

Bo Bichette cost the Toronto Blue Jays the win on Wednesday. So what should the Blue Jays do about him? Mark and Jacob exchange hot takes on Bichette and answer the question of whether he’ll ever actually improve defensively. Also discussed: Alek Manoah’s continuing struggles, John Schneider’s questionable pinch hit decisions, and the competitiveness of the AL East. Through the creation of iconic diamond-inspired streetwear, J. Birdy celebrates baseball’s historic legacy north of the border. Find the gear for you…

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Is Brandon Belt’s turnaround the real deal? (Ep. 268)

Is Brandon Belt’s turnaround the real deal? (Ep. 268)

After the series from hell, the Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column in a big way. They sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates and get breakout performances everywhere, especially from Brandon Belt. Mark and Bryson discuss how sustainable his turnaround is, as well as what the source of Toronto’s 180 from Boston to Pittsburgh. Also discussed: Tim Mayza and Yimi Garcia. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the…

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The Blue Jays collapse against the Red Sox (Ep. 267)

The Blue Jays collapse against the Red Sox (Ep. 267)

What a disaster. The Toronto Blue Jays collapse in every way against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, getting swept in a terrible four-game series. Mark and Bryson discuss the series that was and what went wrong. Are we concerned about the starting pitching? How on earth does the bullpen improve? What will happen with Zach Pop? Also discussed: offensive standouts and terrible defence. CORRECTION: Mark’s prediction is the Blue Jays will win Friday but lose Saturday and Sunday….

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Should the Blue Jays demote Cavan Biggio? (Ep. 266)

Should the Blue Jays demote Cavan Biggio? (Ep. 266)

The Toronto Blue Jays take two of three from the Seattle Mariners and stay as hot as ever, although the final game was a big disappointment. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss everything that happened this weekend — including the interesting decision to start Cavan Biggio over Whit Merrifield. Is it time to send Biggio to triple-A? Also discussed: What’s wrong with Anthony Bass? Should Nate Pearson be pitching more? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod…

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