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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 1-0 loss vs. the Rays to start the final road series of the year in Florida. They take your calls and get right to the outing from José Berríos, who gave up a solo home run over six innings of work - despite the loss, is he the most consistent Jays starter? Plus, they get to the quiet day for the offence, and also chat about the season debut for Jonatan Clase.

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Blake Murphy is joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s trajectory and the decisions facing the front office in extension talks. Neil Solondz (26:26) touches on the speed of the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of a 3-game set vs. Toronto. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (47:42) looks at the probability of Shohei Ohtani reaching 55-55 and the absurdity of his feat. In the final segment, Michael Rosen (1:22:04) explains how Bowden Francis, and Kevin Gausman, among other pitchers, use deception to their advantage. 

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Cardinals to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to José Berríos allowing just one earned run over seven innings of work - has he become the team's most consistent starter? They chat about Davis Schneider rocking a home run amidst a three-hit day - if Leo Jiménez and Joey Loperfido are out for any amount of time, can Schneider keep it up if he plays more? Plus, they get to Bo Bichette's place on the team as he continues his rehab assignment with the Bisons, and also throw out a trivia question for a Blue Jays giveaway!

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Tigers to wrap up the series with a victory! They take your calls and texts, and get right to George Springer clubbing two home runs - how important is it for the future of the team that he gets back to a normal level of production? They chat about Daulton Varsho's terrific catch in the eighth inning being another example of how he deserves a Gold Glove, Ernie Clement's production at third base, and get into the 6.2 IP from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up a grand slam. Plus, is Génesis Cabrera firmly in the Circle of Trust, who's the next name that needs to go up on the Level of Excellence, and should the Jays have a walkable team 'Hall of Fame' exhibit somewhere at the Rogers Centre?

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Tigers at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and gets into the start from Yusei Kikuchi - was he left in too long once again? Does giving up four earned runs - three of them via a Jake Rogers grand slam off Trevor Richards - change his trade value at all? He discusses yet another home run for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and gets into the outings for both Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia, who both returned and played well.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to kick off the second half of the season. They take your calls, and discuss the start from Chris Bassitt - how much of a letdown was it for him to give up five earned runs vs. the Tigers? They also chat about the offence, trade targets with the deadline approaching, and another calf injury to Bo Bichette.

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz are joined by the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, to discuss what he likes about Yariel Rodriguez and Chris Bassitt (3:50). Ryan Spilborghs previews the Blue Jays-Tigers series and ponders if Bo Bichette will be traded at the deadline (33:31). Jason Beck provides insight on the state of the Tigers (50:29). In the final segment, Sho and Julia revisit their predictions and look ahead to the second half. 

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Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz talk to Keegan Matheson about who the core of the Blue Jays is going forward (1:15). Manny Randhawa discusses how the postseason has changed with extra wild card spots (28:33). Kennedi Landry provides the state of the Rangers (50:32). In the final segment, Sho and Julia dish out the Blue Jay awards (1:20:37).  

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Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz recap the MLB All-Star Game and why this year fell flat. Nick Mingione, head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, joins to discuss the character and talent of Emilien Pitre and the history of Canadian baseball players at Kentucky (28:14). Dan Shulman ponders which Blue Jays will be dealt ahead of the trade deadline (50:53). In the final segment, Brandon Wile dives in on the playoff race in the American League (1:19:10). 

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Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi (6:27) to recap the Home Run Derby and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Micah Nori, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach and father of Phillies prospect Dante Nori, discusses his son’s journey to the big leagues and the importance of being a multi-sport athlete (27:56). Also, Eric Longenhagen catches you up with all the prospects that have entered the Blue Jays farm system (50:56). 

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