Blair & Barker

Blue Jays analyst and former MLB catcher Caleb Joseph (2:49) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about post-trade deadline clubhouse environment during his career, why he wasn't surprised who was traded off the Jays' roster, how José Soriano could be valuable in Toronto, and Spencer Miles and Braydon Fisher battling for a bigger role. Then, the guys hear from the newest Blue Jays pitcher José Soriano...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Houston Astros before welcoming ESPN insider Jeff Passan (5:38) to help break down Monday's trade deadline. They discuss the Jays' moves, why it's difficult to move position players at the deadline, the Orioles' return for Adley Rutschman, why the Yankees weren't aggressive, and the Braves and Astros'...

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline in the books, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' moves, grade Ross Atkins' performance, and react to the flurry of deals finalized after the 6 PM cutoff, including the Padres' buzzer-beater acquisition of Casey Mize. Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (7:19) weighs in on the biggest surprises for the Blue Jays on deadline day, who will take Jeff...

On the second hour of the trade deadline edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker touch on the future of the Blue Jays' starting rotation, Max Scherzer's second start since coming off the IL against the St. Louis Cardinals, Kevin Gausman's tenure as a Jay both on and off the field, the door for Spencer Miles to become a starter, and why the team aren't selling. The guys then shift their attention to...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the first of their three-hour trade deadline special with a look-back on the Blue Jays' deals so far, including Kevin Gausman being sent to the Cubs and the addition of José Soriano. Then, they discuss the moves around the majors, the Dodgers predictably winning the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, the Red Sox and Orioles coming to terms on trade for Adley Rutschman,...

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:11) joins the guys to chat about approaching the last series before the trade deadline as business as usual, his goal for Vladdy with the remaining games on the year, Dylan Cease's increased workload and success on the mound, how Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement acclimated themselves in different roles around the infield, Jesús Sánchez's return, and...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' final series ahead of the trade deadline, a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals. They discuss the team's goals down the stretch, predict which Jays will be moved on or ahead of deadline day, and catch up on the latest trade buzz around the majors. Then, Phillies reporter Lochlahn March (26:56) stops by amid reports that the...

Co-host of Cardinal Territory and World Series Champion, Lance Lynn (5:00) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the St. Louis based-team's record, their projections before the season, Jordan Walker's growth, how the organization will approach the trade deadline and potentially build around Walker, navigating a trade deadline as a veteran player, and clubhouse dynamics in a losing...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the off-day edition with the latest trade buzz ahead of the deadline, including Tarik Skubal being linked to the LA Dodgers and the Phillies emerging as a trade partner with the Blue Jays. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson joins the show (22:27) to talk about and share some stories from her new podcast series, 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,' which...

Following the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Nationals to clinch the series, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome former MLB catcher and host of 'Four Territory' Erik Kratz (0:41) to the post-game edition! They discuss Shane Bieber's six-walk inning, why the Jays should be bold at the deadline, and what's behind the Phillies' recent skid. Later, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (28:55) stops by to share...