Bullpen Banter

Thanks to Zach Worden for stepping into the bullpen to chat some of the Toronto Blue Jays' recent struggles on the latest episode of the BB Podcast! We look at the factors contributing to their offensive slump, evaluate the teams options for the fifth spot in the rotation, and much more! Check us out on X and Instagram @BullpenBanterCC!

MLB is back in full swing as The Bullpen returns for another episode. The Toronto Blue Jays hit their first off-day of the season with a 5-2 record atop the AL East, but there remains speculation around their rotation depth after it was announced Max Scherzer would hit the IL with his lingering thumb issue. Andrés Giménez has taken a firm grasp on the clean up spot after the first week, will it la...

It is Opening Week and The Bullpen has everything you need to know about the Toronto Blue Jays' roster to start the season. We offer some playoff predictions, preview the opening series in Toronto and much more! Check us out on X and Instagram @BullpenBanterCC!

We're back (minus Evan) for another spring training episode with a lot to unpack! The Toronto Blue Jays are running MLB's Grapefruit League but as we know, spring brings lots of fascinating stories but tons of false hope. Come get the latest as we try to sort the real from the fake. We also take a stab on predicting what to expect from the new-look pitching staff in Toronto. All that and much more...

The Bullpen is back for the 2025 season! (Minus Christian who is still off adventuring) Ian, Evan and Zac take a dive into the mess that is the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract situation after the Toronto Blue Jays failed to re-sign their perennial All-Star to a new pact. We also take a look at some of the transactions that did happen over the winter, with new faces Andrés Giménez, Max Scherzer and...

The lads breakdown the League Pennant races, with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers ahead in their matchups. Can the Guardians swing their way back into the series or are the Bronx Bombers bound for their first trip to the World Series in 15 years? What about any Grimace magic leftover for the Mets to deploy as they try and overcome Mr. RISP, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers elite pitching...

Mark Shapiro gives Blue Jays fans some direction on the teams path this offseason, during the 2024 edition of the Toronto Blue Jays eulogy. Ross Atkins will be back, but will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. return for 2026? The clock is officially ticking on one of the biggest players in franchise history. Plus, the MLB postseason is in full effect, will the Canadian Guardians push past the chaotic Tigers?...

MLB's final regular season weekend, is shaping up to be one for the ages. The bullpen chats about the Mets chances for the NL Wild Card, and who of the three teams battling will come out of this bonkers weekend - including a rescheduled doubleheader that has the potential to be a *fake* game 163 showdown. Also, will any Tiger King tame the young cats in the Motor City? AJ Hinch and the improbable...

The boys are back with breaking developments on the Bo Bichette saga. Centennial College's very own Shi Davidi spoke with Bichette recently who stated he, “Wants to remain a Blue Jay forever.” We react and break down what that means for the team. Also, the youth movement has made baseball in Toronto fun again, but will that translate into sustained success? The front office will need to make signi...

The bullpen crew discuss the Blue Jays' plans -- as expected sellers -- for the upcoming Trade Deadline on July 30. Where is Yusei Kikuchi headed? How much could the Jays get in return for the left-hander? But first, we discuss what has gone wrong for starter Jose Berrios and what has been working for Vladimir Guerrero Jr at the plate.

The squad are back to review the first-half of the Blue Jays' lacklustre season. We recap the recent series against the Diamondbacks, where Toronto lost two-of-three to fall to 44-52. Lastly, we share our live reaction to the Jays selection of East Carolina right-hander Trey Yesavage with the No. 20 pick of the MLB Draft.

The squad are back to recap the Blue Jays' dreadful series against the Cleveland Guardians to extend their losing streak to six games. We also discuss our thoughts on MLB suspending Orelvis Martinez for 80 games after testing positive for Clomiphene, a performance enhancing substance. Lastly, Spencer Horwitz has been fantastic since the promotion from Triple-A and we analyze his role with the...

The squad are back in studio to discuss the Blue Jays' humiliating losses to the Orioles and the disparity between the divisional foes. Performance evaluation on the club's top prospects, including Spencer Horwitz and Orelvis Martinez, and where they could potentially fit with the big club in the future. We also share our thoughts on Tucupita Marcano's lifetime ban for betting on MLB.

In the Zoom bullpen, the crew dissects the Jays' recent numbers with the offensive struggles throughout the league. Overall offensive numbers are down and rookies are drowning more than ever when making the jump into the big leagues, we investigate the analytics behind the recent dip. Haven’t got enough City Connect opinions on your timeline? We offer our input on the “Night Mode” release.

The full crew is back to dive in on the absolute rollercoaster of this Blue Jays roster and season so far. By dissecting their upcoming schedule, we get real on what this team needs to do moving forward. Everything from win totals to trade speculation, this episode has you covered like a 20-minute press conference on a long weekend Saturday morning.

We're back! After a few weeks off dealing with life, the lads (sans Evan living it up at an empty Coors Field) deal with the heartbreak in Camden Yards on Wednesday, discuss why Jose Berríos was left of off MLB.com's latest Cy Young poll as well as talk about the Jays pitching and the resurgence of the bullpen of late.

In our third episode of Bullpen Banter back with a full squad, we discuss the first week of MLB action. We dive into the Jays "Off day" and preview the series down in H-town. We go around the horn with our thoughts, and even get some Ben Revere talk in. Bring back Tal's hill? What's going on with bracelets in Oakland? We've got all that and more.

In the second episode of Bullpen Banter, the boys (minus Christian) discuss the Blue Jays' recent roster decisions and questions surrounding pitching health. We also go round table on Blue Jays over unders and give our take on the alleged Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal.

In the first-ever episode of Bullpen Banter, the boys (Christian, Evan, Ian, and Zac) go in depth on the various storylines surrounding Blue Jays spring training, go around the MLB to highlight the biggest stories league wide, and make our Divisional picks.