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Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays

The Athletic

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 394

Weekly discussion of Toronto Blue Jays baseball with Drew Fairservice and The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath.

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#60

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Breaking down the Wild Card Series vs Seattle & looking ahead to next season

jeudi 13 octobre 2022 • Duration 01:00:37

Drew & Ricky break down the Wild Card series vs Seattle & they look ahead to what the Jays need to do to take the next step. Ricky was in Toronto for the series and talks about how amazing the atmosphere was and how loud the crowd was. They break down what went wrong in Game 1 & 2 and they talk about some of the key moments in the games that could be second guessed. They talk about what's the plan with the coaching staff and what moves should the front office make this offseason to help the Jays make a deep October run. -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF -Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lot's of questions for the Blue Jays heading into the offseason

mardi 11 octobre 2022 • Duration 49:36

Drew & Kaitlyn break down the Jays getting eliminated in the Wild Card Round by the Mariners and what's the offseason plan. They talk about if having home field for the series was a negative. There is a lot of second guessing moves/plays in the 2 games and they discuss all the people Monday Morning Quarterbacking all the moves of the series. And they talk about what is the Jays plan for the offseason and do they need to make any major additions to make a deep run next season. -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF -Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angels sweep streaky Jays, the Ohtani experience & 1992 Jays World Series Anniversary

lundi 29 août 2022 • Duration 52:07

Drew & Kaitlyn have a lot to talk about from the weekend with the Angels and Shohei Ohtani in town. The Angels swept the Jays and the up and down rollercoaster season continues. They talk about the team's lack of homers lately and how they need to be more consistent hitting them. They talk about how amazing the Ohtani experience is to witness in person. And they talk about the 30 year anniversary celebration for the 1992 World Series Champion Bluejays. -Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF -Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jays snap 5-game skid; risk vs. reward in going all-in & lineup optimization with Spring's return in sight

mardi 22 juin 2021 • Duration 01:11:03

After having their birdhouse rocked for five straight games, the Blue Jays rebounded against a lesser avian, the Orioles, ending their drought. Drew and Kaitlyn pick through Toronto's much-needed win and zero in on why Semien thought the club's 'W' was "big". Although the team cleansed themselves of their losing curse, are they in a position to go all-in? Drew and Kaitlyn debate Toronto's trajectory, needs, trade targets, et al. as July nears. The duo touch on John Axford joining the bullpen. Lastly, George Springer's return will be marked not only by excitement and collective breath-holding but questions about lineup construction and optimization. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negro League stats added by Baseball Reference, recognized by MLB; the first step in acknowledging greatness w/ Marc Carig

jeudi 17 juin 2021 • Duration 41:50

Drew and The Athletic's deputy managing editor Marc Carig sit down to voice their thoughts on Baseball Reference including Negro League statistics into their database, a step towards recognizing an era in baseball that goes unnoticed more than it should. The duo share why this decision is a positive impact on the game, and what further steps should be made. Though the conversation is buttressed by optimism for the future, there are still pitfalls and shortcomings MLB and other chroniclers need to recognize to keep propelling this movement forward. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You get a homer, you get a homer, you get a homer! Vlad is baseball's best hitter & Andrew Miller a trade target?

lundi 14 juin 2021 • Duration 57:59

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Yes, a typical Sunday series pitted against a vicious division rival, what more suspenseful, intense, nail-biting affair could you ask fo...oh...it's 18-4? Wait, what?! 18 to FOUURRRR???? Toronto teed off on Boston in a most glorious fashion. A fashion in which two fashionable podcasters, Drew and Kaitlyn, talk about in today's pod. Diametrically opposed to the jacked offense, is the Jays' languid pen. Is Andrew Miller a pitcher that could reinforce the bullpen? Bo Bichette's play over the weekend reflects his growth at the plate. Vlad is baseball's best hitter, full stop. Also, what we miss most about Rogers Centre. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are foreign substances "performance enhancers"? Analyzing Pearson's, Manoah's pitching styles & Jays' pitching development w/ Dr. Mike Sonne

jeudi 10 juin 2021 • Duration 38:56

Join The Atheltic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Drew welcomes 3Motion AI chief scientist, Dr. Mike Sonne, to Spin Rate! Dr. Sonne studies biomechanics and how bodies' motions can affect things like pitching...maybe even pitching that's assisted by certain substances. He and Drew unhinge the truth from fiction in the foreign-substances-on-baseballs discussion. Spider Tack, sunscreen, Elmer's Glue, whatever pitchers use, should it be viewed as a performance enhancer? How does it affect a baseball? What changes have been made to baseballs, themselves, over the last couple of years? Why is Nate Pearson still battling control issues? Dr. Sonne breaks down Pearson's offerings. He also does the same for Alek Manoah. Lastly, the duo dives into Toronto's pitching development approach/results. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Dr. Mike Sonne on Twitter: @DrMikeSonne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AL East's good, bad and ugly; can Jays' catchers' offense improve & optimism in a return to Toronto?

lundi 7 juin 2021 • Duration 01:05:01

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Drew and Kaitlyn chat about Friday's Astro-nomical flop versus Houston as well as Toronto's pitching problems in the series. Which pitching performance is more redeemable, Ryu's or Matz's? What's the state of the AL East? Drew and Kaitlyn maneuver through the best and worst in the division, plus, where will the Jays finish in the East's pecking order? Toronto's catchers continue to flounder at the plate, what can the squatters do to crank up their production? Lastly, the duo discusses Mark Shapiro's comments about a return to Toronto. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Bo Bichette's future & what we learned from Alek Manoah's tough outing w/ Keegan Matheson

vendredi 4 juin 2021 • Duration 41:02

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Drew and Keegan Matheson, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, dip their oars into Blue Jays-waters and navigate the latest with the team. Keegan discusses Sahlen Field and its ambiance and whether Buffalo has been welcoming to the Jays. The guys react to Bo Bichette's late-game heroics against the Marlins and converse about what his future holds. Plus, Alek Manoah had a rough outing versus Miami, but despite a torpid start, there's still a lot to be optimistic about...but what exactly? Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Keegan on Twitter: @KeeganMatheson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatwood crumbles to Indians, Stripling's improvements & May report cards

lundi 31 mai 2021 • Duration 53:01

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/spinrate Tyler Chatwood and the Blue Jays failed to secure the game-two win over Cleveland in the teams' Sunday double-header, leading both Drew and Kailtny to dig into Toronto's miscues. Plus, Ross Stripling's mechanical overhaul is bearing fruit, Kaitlyn shares her take on Alek Manoah's debut, and the duo distributes May report cards. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices