Jays Draw Attention at GM Meetings in Vegas ft. Ben Nicholson-Smith
The MLB GM Meetings are well underway in Las Vegas, and with a lot of offseason shopping to be done, where do the Blue Jays stand with the biggest free agents? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith joins Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi from the lobby of the Cosmopolitan Hotel to discuss the Jays and how they are perceived with other teams around the league (1:25). Afterwards, Sho and Daniele discuss the prospects of bringing back Bo Bichette, and where the Jays could dabble with the free agent market for starting pitchers. Plus, John Schneider finished second in voting for AL Manager of the Year - was it a snub (31:19)? Ben and Shi's Article: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-drawing-early-attention-at-gm-meetings-theyre-in-every-market/ Ben on starting pitching: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/pitching-appears-to-be-emerging-as-blue-jays-winter-priority/ 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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Shane Bieber Opts In for 2026
With the news that Shane Bieber has exercised his $16-million player option for 2026, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein. They get into reasons why he might opt in, what it says about his own abilities, whether or not the strong clubhouse culture played a role in the decision, and what it means for the starting rotation going forward into the off-season. 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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A Special Jays Year Ends in Heartbreak + Incoming Offseason Plans
On a special Monday afternoon edition of Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a final look back at Game 7 of the World Series, and takes your texts on the ending for the 2025 Blue Jays. He chats with Daniele Franceschi (6:02), Jesse Rubinoff (27:24), Zach Worden (52:33), and Ian Harrison (1:19:21) to get their thoughts on the final game of the season, and to look ahead at what's next. They get into the future of Bo Bichette, whether or not Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Chris Bassitt (among others) will return, and what the starting rotation could look like in 2026, including specific free agents that could make an impact in Toronto. Plus, if there is a lockout looming in 2027, could the Jays spend more cash this coming offseason with the future of the sport a little more uncertain than usual? 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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JTP: Saying Goodbye to the 2025 Blue Jays
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 7 and are joined by Dan Shulman (27:07), Shi Davidi (49:49) and Ben Shulman (1:09:26) to reflect on the season, crucial moments of the postseason run and look at tough roster decisions ahead for the front office, including whether Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber, among others, will be back with the franchise.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 affiliate.
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A Crushing Game 7 Jays Loss Ends the 2025 MLB Season
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers to end the season in crushing defeat, as the Dodgers win the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss this wild game, including Miguel Rojas' game-tying blast off Jeff Hoffman with two outs remaining in the top of the ninth, Ernie Clement's deep flyout to Andy Pages, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's attempt to run home with the bases loaded, Shane Bieber giving up a solo bomb in extras to Will Smith, and everything in-between. They get into what's next for this ballclub, including the future of Bo Bichette and manager John Schneider - do they both return in 2026? Plus, Kevin Pillar (57:30) stops by the radio booth, and takes your calls and texts as well alongside Jeff and Kevin. 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.
Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after every game and fielding listener calls and texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz at 10am-12pm.
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