Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show reacting to last night’s semi-final in the World Baseball Classic, where Japan prevailed 6-5 over Mexico. Next they focus in on the Blue Jays, in particular Kevin Gausman who pitched five shutout innings in his latest spring tune-up against Detroit. Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson begins our AL East previews to break down how Tampa Bay is shaping up for the upcoming season (28:35); before the guys end the show with a few questions from Barker's Back Leg Line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays’ weekend, notably Alek Manoah pitching six strong innings in a loss against the Rays. They also examine the recent struggles of Matt Chapman and Daulton Varsho at the dish, and the possibility of Whit Merrifield being an x-factor at the bottom of the lineup in 2023. Could Joey Votto be in Toronto’s sights around the trade deadline? They guys react to a tweet from Jim Bowden who spoke to Reds GM Nick Krall. Former Marlins President and CBS Sports analyst David Samson discusses the World Baseball Classic including the success of this year’s tournament, the timing of the games, and the concerns for teams sending players to participate (30:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays’ Pitching Coach Pete Walker who discussed Chris Bassitt working with Alejandro Kirk after previously throwing to Danny Jansen, José Berrios’ start at the World Baseball Classic, Alek Manoah adding a third pitch to his arsenal, Ricky Tiedemann, and Nate Pearson’s role in 2023 (14:50). Later on, Radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner checks in to share what he’d like to see from the Jays before camp breaks, before focusing in on minor-league signing Ernie Clement, Matt Chapman’s toe-tap at the plate, and how Toronto will manage Yusei Kikuchi’s starts (32:32). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open up the show discussing Edwin Diaz’s freak injury at the World Baseball Classic, the Dominican Republic (and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.) not advancing to the second round, and Canada being eliminated by Mexico. Next up, the guys go to "Barker's Backleg Line" for an extended question and answer session on the Blue Jays. To end the show, Baseball Canada Coach and Head of the Junior National team, Greg Hamilton recaps the tournament from a Canadian perspective and discusses the bright future for the program with up-and-coming players like Owen Caissie, Denzel Clarke, and Edouard Julien (33:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Blue Jays prospect Otto Lopez starring for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic and if he has the leg up on the competition as Toronto's 26th man on the roster. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returning to the Blue Jays’ lineup this afternoon, the guys discuss if he will represent the Dominican Republic and react to John Schneider’s comments on the matter, before providing an update on Ricky Tiedemann. Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph talks about why he likes Lopez for the final roster spot, if he’s concerned about José Berrios, Danny Jansen and Chris Bassitt getting comfortable with one another and PitchCom, and the positive signs surrounding Vladdy's return (28:17). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays 16-3 rout of the Red Sox: Alek Manoah’s latest start, Alejandro Kirk’s 2023 Grapefruit League debut, Bo Bichette staying hot at the dish, and what Nate Pearson’s role might be after his clean inning of work. Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez breaks down Canada at the World Baseball Classic following their 12-1 loss to the United States to set up an extremely important game against Colombia in Pool C (29:04). To end off the show, the fellas answer the "Back Leg Line" for Barker’s latest assignment from Dunedin (44:34)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker focus in on Jose Berrios’ performance for Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic as he struggled lasting only one inning in a 9-6 loss versus Venezuela. Later they focus on the rest of the Blue Jays, who went 3-0 in Grapefruit League action over weekend; notably George Springer’s big weekend at the plate, Yusei Kikuchi’s latest outing, and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is progressing with his knee injury. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi checks in from the World Baseball Classic to recap Canada’s wild 18-8 mercy rule win against Great Britain, and looks ahead to their next game against Team USA tonight (28:18). Lastly, the guys head to "Barker’s Back Leg Line" for his latest assignment from Dunedin (43:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by the Blue Jays’ top position player prospect Addison Barger, who discussed how he became a left-handed hitter despite being a natural righty, adding a leg kick to his swing, and learning from the Blue Jays' veteran players in camp (17:25). Barker reports back from his assignment on Don Mattingly and explains how “Donnie Baseball” has impacted Toronto’s players so far. Later on, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner checks-in ahead of today’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game with his takeaways from Blue Jays camp; including who he believes should be the Toronto's 26th man on the roster (37:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Alek Manoah’s Grapefruit League outing against the Twins and how he is using the pitch clock to his advantage. Next up, Cal Quantrill talks about anchoring the rotation for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic, the team’s expectations, and how he has adapted to the pitch clock while in camp with the Cleveland Guardians (16:41). With Barker on assignment at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex, Jeff calls up former MLB umpire Dale Scott to hear his view on how umpires have done enforcing the new rule changes around the game (32:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down Yusei Kikuchi and Ricky Tiedemann’s respective performances against the Pirates in Grapefruit League action, particularly where Tiedemann is at with his velocity. World Series-winning Manager and author of 'The Book of Joe', Joe Maddon joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss managing teams with high expectations, his experience working with Shohei Ohtani, facing the Blue Jays as manager of the Rays, and his view on the rule changes for the 2023 season (17:28). To end off the show, Blair and Barker head to the phone line to answer your questions on the shift and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s injury status (38:21). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Barker’s observations at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex, notably Brandon Belt looking strong doing drills at first base. The guys also examine Yusei Kikuchi’s velocity as he prepares for his latest Grapefruit league start, Zach Pop’s role in 2023, and how Toronto is equipped with better options in the bullpen than a year ago. MLB Insider Jeff Passan talks about spending time around the Blue Jays in spring training, which players could be ex-factors for the team in 2023, and what a contract extension could look like for Matt Chapman at season’s end (29:51). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap a victorious weekend for the Blue Jays as they picked up wins against the Rays, Tigers, and Phillies; and break down the most recent outings from Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt. The guys also discuss the status of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s knee injury which has forced him to skip the World Baseball Classic, who will be the 26th man on the roster, and the Blue Jays’ deciding to get rid of their home run jacket. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi previews the World Baseball Classic, how the Dominican Republic will offset the loss of Guerrero, and which teams he thinks are being overlooked and could surprise (31:10). To end the show, Blair & Barker check their voicemail and send Barker on assignment (45:10)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff and Kevin concentrate on Yusei Kikuchi following his second consecutive successful Grapefruit League start. With Toronto facing Pittsburgh this afternoon, the guys call up Pirates Manager (and former Blue Jays coach) Derek Shelton to chat about why he and Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde decided to play a half-inning without umpires, and the veterans his club brought in this offseason including Carlos Santana, Rich Hill, and Andrew McCutchen (15:30). Later on, former Blue Jays and Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett catches up with the guys and reflects on his time in Toronto, being teammates with Barker, keeping things loose in Spring Training, and fitting-in with new organizations after being dealt (28:30) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker assess the performances from a few of the most talked about pitchers in Blue Jays’ camp: Jose Berrios’ outing against the Phillies, along with new addition Chris Bassitt and top prospect Ricky Tiedemann who both faced the Tigers. With a few days of sample-size, Major League Baseball’s Vice President of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez discusses the feedback he has received on the new rules and quicker pace of play from players, managers, and executives around the game (27:55). Blair and Barker end the show with the debut of their new phone line! They chat about if the Blue Jays should have signed a depth catcher after trading away Gabriel Moreno (44:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their early reads on the Blue Jays' batting order, before discussing Alejandro Kirk skipping the World Baseball Classic after the birth of his daughter, expectations for Matt Chapman in 2023, and significant injuries around baseball (Joe Musgrove, Tyler Glasnow, and Gavin Lux). With Jose Berrios & the Blue Jays facing Philadelphia in split squad action this afternoon, the guys welcome Phillies analyst and former catcher Ben Davis on the show to break down the Phillies’ potent lineup, the addition of Trea Turner, Bryce Harper’s injury status, and how he feels catchers will adapt to the new pitch clock (29:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this week discussing MLB's new rules being put on display and share their takeaways from the Blue Jays' opening weekend of Grapefruit League action. Later, they break down Toronto's hiring former Houston Astros GM James Click as their VP of Baseball Strategy. Later on, MLB Insider Jeff Passan chats about the early feedback on the pitch clock and rule changes, Manny Machado’s massive contract extension with the Padres, and the Jays' decision to add Click to the front office (29:35). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off discussing a report that Alek Manoah has forced the Blue Jays to renew his contract; what does it mean and how it will effect his salary going forward? Later on, MLB Network analyst & host of The Mayor’s Office, Sean Casey shares why he thinks the new rule changes are great for the game, his thoughts on the Jays ahead of the 2023 campaign, and what its like for players entering a new clubhouse (13:57). Jeff and Kevin wrap things up by unveiling the plans for their new phone line, before looking ahead to Yusei Kikuchi’s first start of the spring against the Pirates (31:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the plethora of coaches and ex-players working with Blue Jays players in Dunedin and what they can learn from the guest instructors in camp and what factors players face when deciding to participate in the World Baseball Classic. Later on, MLB Network Radio and Rockies analyst Ryan Spilborghs joins the guys to explain why the Blue Jays are his pick to win the American League, what Daulton Varsho and Brandon Belt will add to Toronto’s lineup, Kevin Kiermaier’s defence, and how he thinks players will adapt to the game’s rule changes (24:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss new addition Chris Bassitt, his experience using PitchCom last season with the Mets, and how he and Danny Jansen have been working together early in spring training. Later on, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez joins the show live from Dunedin with his takeaways from camp and how pitchers, hitters, and catchers will adapt to the pitch clock (24:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show wondering which of the Blue Jays’ new additions will be most important to the team’s success in 2023 and why they believe Bo Bichette has the inside track to hitting in the cleanup spot. Later on, Tim Britton of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Mets’ free-spending ways, owner Steve Cohen’s willingness to pay a significant luxury tax, and how real New York’s interest would be in Shohei Ohtani if he were to hit the open market (29:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.