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  • Jays Reflections and Raptors Season Preview w/ Blake Murphy
    JD reflects on the 2025 Blue Jays season so far with the World Series getting underway on Friday against the Dodgers, looking at the biggest contributors to the Jays' making their first appearance in Fall Classic since 1993 (00:00). Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the chemistry of this Blue Jays squad, the progression of the offence with first-year hitting coach David Popkins, the new demographics of Blue Jays fans at playoff games, and the impact of this season's theatrics across the Blue Jays history (7:49). After the break, JD and Blake get into the Raptors' biggest stories ahead of their season opener on Wednesday, including the team's financial situation, RJ Barrett's standing with the team amongst the trade rumours all summer, Brandon Ingram's role as the most recent addition to the starting lineup, and the potential for the 2025-26 season if the Raptors can stay healthy (28:36).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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  • The Blue Jays Are Going to the World Series w/ Ben Ennis
    JD celebrates the Blue Jays winning the ALCS against the Mariners in Game 7, as they move on to their first World Series since 1993 to take on the L.A. Dodgers (00:00). Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the Jays' Game 7 victory (5:38), George Springer's legacy in Toronto after his game-winning 3-run home run, Mariners' skipper Dan Wilson's decision to go with Eduard Bazardo in the 7th inning instead of closer Andrés Muñoz, and John Schneider's deployment of Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and Jeff Hoffman in the winner-take-all game, after the decision to go with Brendon Little in Game 5. After the break, the guys continue the Blue Jays talk, including the matchup against the Dodgers, the continued development of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stardom in Toronto, and the connection he has with the fanbase (36:25).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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  • Jays. Game 7. The Promise of Vladdy w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
    JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' split against the Mariners over the weekend, the belief in the team after pushing the series to seven games, other Toronto comparables to this postseason run by the Jays, and the historical impact Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is having on the city and country with his incredible play in October (00:00). Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to add-on to the Blue Jays conversation (14:55), including the performance from Vlad Jr., the contributions from the unsung heroes after the injury to George Springer, how much a World Series appearance would mean to the fans and the organization, John Schneider's bullpen decision-making in Game's 5 & 6 and what the expectations should be for the bullpen for Game 7, before looking at Bo Bichette's potential to join the club should they make the World Series. After the break, JD checks in on Anthony Stolarz after his comments following the Maple Leafs' OT loss to the Kraken on Saturday night (48:02). 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.
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  • The Max Game and a Brand New Series w/ A.J. Pierzynski
    JD gives his thoughts on Max Scherzer's exciting performance in the Blue Jays' Game 4 win against the Mariners, as they tied the ALCS with the Mariners (00:00). A.J. Pierzynski, former MLB catcher and FOX analyst, jumps on with JD to chat about the dynamics between starting pitchers and managers in the postseason, what stood out about Scherzer's performance in his first Blue Jays' postseason start, the continued contributions from the unsung heroes on the team, the historic run that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on this postseason, and the potential consequences of the Dodgers extending their success with another World Series run (7:29). Later, JD recalls the most memorable moments from the Jays' Game 4 victory, before giving his quick take on the Maple Leafs' win over the Rangers, and the fear of watching Anthony Stolarz play without Joseph Woll backing up for the time being (43:22).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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  • Are the Jays Back? w/ Joe Siddall
    JD breaks down the Blue Jays Game 3 win over the Mariners in Seattle, and recalls his keys for the Jays to get back into the series, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive outburst, Shane Bieber's dominant start after a shaky first inning, and the contributions from the rest of the lineup (00:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the show to continue the conversation about the Jays win, the offensive adjustments that resulted in the 13-run explosion, Vladdy's approach at the plate against George Kirby, Shane Bieber's ability to settle in after allowing the Mariners to take the early lead, and how the series has changed heading into Max Scherzer's Game 4 start (14:41). After the break, JD is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, to discuss the Celtics' coaching staff beating up on the local media in a friendly game before the regular season (44:36).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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