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Jays Talk Plus: Wild Card Calling
FromBlue Jays Talk
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Length:
99 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Blue Jays' playoff push stayed on track Tuesday night, winning the first game of their series in the Bronx. Host Blake Murphy recaps the 7-1 win with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, who zeroes in on George Springer lead-off home run, Yusei Kikuchi leaving the game early, and the Jays' prime position to control their own destiny. Next, Blake checks in with Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes fills us in on how the season wrapped up for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (34:51). To start the second hour, Blake looks to the Big Apple to analyze what's gone wrong for the Yankees this season with the help of WFAN's Keith McPherson (56:37). FanGraphs’ Ben Clemens wraps things up today with his view on the American League Wild Card, how the Jays measure up to their competition, and who they might match up against (01:14:30). 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.
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Jays Talk Plus: Trade Partners + Doubleheader Call Up?: Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to chat about Ross Stripling's outing against the Red Sox, pitchers facing a lineup for the third time, the dependence on the bullpen, who will pitch Saturday's double-header, and his expectations for Sergio Romo (03:10). Afterwards, the guys look into the Kansas City Royals potentially becoming trade partners with the Jays (30:35). Later on, Future Blue Jays' Doug Fox discusses the potential bullpen reinforcements in the minors including Yosver Zulueta, who he sees pitching the second game of their doubleheader against Tampa Bay, and outlines his list of breakout hitters in Toronto's organization (50:15). Finally, co-founder of Strata Athletics and former Raptors and 905 coach, Brittni Donaldson stops by to chat about the use of analytics in baseball compared to basketball, and shares Strata Athletics' mission of aiding youth sports and player's development (01:10:02). The vi by Blue Jays Talk