Is this rock bottom for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 129)

Is this rock bottom for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 129)

Where to start? The Toronto Blue Jays get swept by the New York Yankees in a brutal, bone-crushing three game collapse at Sahlen Field. It had everything: blown leads, players screaming at each other, getting screwed by the umpires and a triple play, not to mention a lifetime of anguish. Is this rock bottom for the Blue Jays? For all of our mental health, we hope so. Where does Toronto go from here? Why haven’t they made a bullpen move…

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The Toronto Blue Jays need relief help. Full stop. (Ep. 128)

The Toronto Blue Jays need relief help. Full stop. (Ep. 128)

Ohhhhhhhhh boy. What a series it was for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Mark, Bryson and Jacob unpack all the takeaways from two blown games, plus a wild 18-4 win on Sunday. How ridiculous is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season so far? What do the Blue Jays need to do to fix this team and bullpen? What can we blame on Charlie Montoyo and what should be blamed on the front office and players themselves?…

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Should we be concerned about Hyun Jin Ryu? (Ep. 127)

Should we be concerned about Hyun Jin Ryu? (Ep. 127)

After a third consecutive sub-par start and underlying numbers indicating he’s having a rough season, Hyun Jin Ryu is making some Toronto Blue Jays fans sweat. Should we be concerned about his long-term viability? What would it mean for the Blue Jays’ rotation if he’s struggling? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss a rough series against the Chicago White Sox, including questionable bullpen management by Charlie Montoyo in game one and a non-existent Blue Jays’ offense. As we approach the trade…

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What does the NHL’s border plan mean for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 126)

What does the NHL’s border plan mean for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 126)

The possibility of the Toronto Blue Jays actually returning to Canada got a big boost this week, as the NHL’s plan for playoff hockey received the official approval of the federal government. When might we see the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre again? What’s holding them back? Mark, Bryson and special guest David also discuss Toronto’s latest series with the Houston Astros and the injury to Danny Jansen. George Springer and Cavan Biggio both seem on the verge of…

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Takeaways from Alek Manoah’s second Blue Jays start (Ep. 125)

Takeaways from Alek Manoah’s second Blue Jays start (Ep. 125)

Major league start #2 is in the books for Alek Manoah, and it certainly didn’t go as planned. Is there any possibility the Toronto Blue Jays subject him to a similar fate as Nate Pearson? Bryson and Jacob discuss Toronto’s two-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, early MVP contenders and whether the team should consider extending AL Player of the Month Marcus Semien. Note: Apologies for the poor audio quality.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live…

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What the hell is Charlie Montoyo doing? (Ep. 124)

What the hell is Charlie Montoyo doing? (Ep. 124)

Oh, boy. This one is a doozy. Charlie Montoyo made his most questionable decision yet in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-5 loss to Cleveland on Sunday, drawing fierce criticism and renewed calls for his firing. Just what the hell was he thinking? Does this tip the scales in favour of him being canned? In addition to keeping Tyler Chatwood in, did Montoyo also screw up with Ross Stripling, Rafael Dolis and Jordan Romano? We discuss that, plus Marcus Semien’s incredible…

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Will Alek Manoah fix the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 123)

Will Alek Manoah fix the Blue Jays’ rotation? (Ep. 123)

Alek Manoah’s much-anticipated Toronto Blue Jays debut went even better than anyone could have ever imagined. Is he the magic fix for Toronto’s struggling rotation? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the impact Manoah will have on the rest of the Blue Jays pitching staff, as well as continued offensive production from the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien and Teoscar Hernández. Will the Blue Jays’ hitting suffer when they move to Buffalo? Subscribe to Section 138 on…

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Is it time to fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 122)

Is it time to fire Charlie Montoyo? (Ep. 122)

Everything that could’ve gone wrong went wrong this weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays in a series sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. With blown game after blown game, perplexing bunting decisions and questionable starting rotation choices, is it time for the Blue Jays to fire Charlie Montoyo? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Alek Manoah’s big league call-up and what to expect from him when he makes his debut on Wednesday. What will his workload look like this year?…

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Will the Blue Jays use Cavan Biggio as trade bait? (Ep. 121)

Will the Blue Jays use Cavan Biggio as trade bait? (Ep. 121)

Wrapping up a rough series against the Boston Red Sox, it’s time for a way-too-early trade deadline preview. Will the Toronto Blue Jays be willing to move Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.? What about Austin Martin or Jordan Groshans? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also debate whether Charlie Montoyo made a mistake in going to Rafael Dolis in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game, whether Santiago Espinal should get more playing time, and if Alek Manoah could make his big…

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What’s behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run streak? (Ep. 120)

What’s behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run streak? (Ep. 120)

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. They’ve won 15 of their last 22 games, powered by a resurgent offense and a bullpen that is just barely chugging along. Mark, Bryson and Jacob unpack Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s three-game home run streak, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s six-hit series and Marcus Semien’s turnaround season. We also discuss the bullpen: Are we reaching the point where it implodes? How much longer can the relievers survive? Lastly, the crew discusses playing games in Dunedin…

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