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Blair & Barker

By: Sportsnet
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  • Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2-4 ET during the baseball season.
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Episodes
  • Opening Day 2024 Preview
    Mar 28 2024

    Opening Day has finally arrived and Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined in-studio by Caleb Joseph to set the stage for the Blue Jays' 2024 opener against the Rays. They discuss the lineup, José Berríos' outlook and who will need to step up in the pen with Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson out. Then, Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson weighs in on Tampa's pitching depth, how they stay competitive after significant losses in the offseason and what to expect from Zach Eflin today (22:30). Next, Jayson Stark of The Athletic looks into the uptick of pitcher injuries, how teams adjust to the rise of stolen bases, pressure on the Dodgers and his expectations for the Blue Jays (46:45). Finally, the fellas reflect on how things ended last season and how the team moves forward into 2024 (01:12:56).

    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.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Rosters Set for Opening Day, Predictions + Trevor May!
    Mar 27 2024

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show anticipating who will be named to the Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster and talk about who the team’s ex-factors will be, before discussing Jordan Montgomery’s deal with the Diamondbacks - was it a missed opportunity for AL East teams like the Red Sox and Orioles? MLB Network Radio and ‘Rates & Barrels’ host Trevor May reflects on his experience transitioning from Spring Training to the start of the regular season, the composition of a successful bullpen, and a few of his award winners ahead of the season (24:24). In the second hour, Jeff and Kevin have their 2024 MLB predictions bookended by John Schneider (49:45) and Ross Atkins’ (01:14:26) media availabilities to discuss Toronto’s final roster for Opening Day.

    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.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Gausman Looks Good, Ohtani Speaks & HOFer Greg Maddux!
    Mar 26 2024

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine Kevin Gausman’s outing against the Pirates as he impressed in his only start of the Grapefruit League season. Later, they discuss how important Yimi Garcia will be in the back of the Blue Jays' bullpen amidst the unknown status of Erik Swanson and Jordan Romano. MLB analyst David Samson shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s press conference and where he thinks the Blue Jays will finish in the AL East (26:18). The Athletic’s Sam Blum shares more on Ohtani and the fallout of this gambling story after covering the superstar’s availability yesterday (49:36) Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux talks about taking the mound on opening day, the importance of switching speeds on the mound, his brother Mike’s work with the World champion Texas Rangers, and the potential of Las Vegas as an MLB city (01:15:26).

    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.

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    1 hr and 39 mins

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