Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

After a sweep of the reeling Padres, Justin and Patrick return to discuss how the Jays were able to pull it off. They got great pitching from Bassitt, Gausman, and the bullpen over the 3 game set and tons of production from up and down the lineup. With the sweep, the Jays climb back above .500 and head out on a road trip to play the Rays and Rangers. Justin gives updates on injured players and Pat...

It has been over SIX YEARS since Keegan Matheson last appeared on the show, and today he makes his triumphant return weeks before his new book, The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays, hits shelves across the country. Justin, Patrick and Keegan discuss the process of curating the stories included in the book, wrangling John Gibbons to write the foreward, and where the team stands a quarter of the way int...

After a rough series loss to the Rays, Justin and Patrick discuss what has been a very inconsistent season for the Blue Jays starting rotation. The guys discuss the lineup, bullpen usage, and what to expect when a very good Detroit Tigers team visits Toronto this long weekend. Tune in Monday when we will have a special guest making their return to the show after 6 years!

After a roller coaster of a west coast trip that saw the Toronto Blue Jays go 4-2, Justin and Patrick go over what went on. The guys go on an apology tour to say sorry to many of the players they were hard on over the past 2 weeks, and highlight the stand out performers of the past week. Justin previews the Rays and Patrick gives an update on top prospect Arjun Nimmala. Check out this documentary...

After an up and down homestand for the Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick are back to discuss how the team is performing. The team has signed RHPs Spencer Turnbull and Jose Urena to bolster a staff that has been overworked lately, but is it enough?

With the Jays going through a tough time, Justin and Patrick discuss how things may change in the lineup with Daulton Varsho returning to face the Red Sox this week. Who gets the start on Wednesday? Could it be former and also new Jay Casey Lawrence? The guys look at top prospect Arjun Nimmala's start in Vancouver, Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen lighting up batters in Florida, and provide upda...

With the Blue Jays on a five-game losing streak Justin and Patrick examine what is going on. Nathan Lukes has the only home run for the team in the past 6 games, and Bo Bichette still has not hit one this season. Heading into New York to play the Yankees, the Jays still sit within striking distance of the division lead. The bats need to step up.

Justin and Patrick return for a Blue Jays vibe check. The team has a winning record on the backs of their pitching staff, and Vladdy finally hit a home run! The guys highlight Chris Bassitt, Yimi Garcia, Alan Roden, and Jeff Hoffman, and discuss what they would change about the batting order. Daulton Varsho, Erik Swanson, and Ryan Burr are nearing returns while Max Scherzer's status is up in t...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been extended! For the next 14 seasons he will be a Toronto Blue Jay. With Patrick on vacation, he joins Justin from a Montreal hotel room to react to one of the biggest moments in Blue Jays franchise history. The guys discuss the impact of the deal and what could be next for the front office.

We've got a fun one for you today folks! To start the show Justin & Patrick break down the Toronto Blue Jays sweep of the Washington Nationals. The guys highlight the top performers and also the players who need to step up going forward. The main course of this episode saw Allison and Linda , two of the hosts of Mets podcast A Pod of Their Own , join the show. Along with Allison and Linda,...

After a season opening series split with Baltimore, Justin and Patrick voice their concerns about Max Scherzer and the puzzling move to keep (and then DFA) Richard Lovelady over Ryan Yarbrough. The guys highlight Andres Gimenez, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, and Jeff Hoffman as standouts over the weekend. Congrats to Alan Roden on his first MLB hit. Before wrapping up the episode the guys discuss th...

Josh Sroka of Section 336 joins Justin and Patrick to take a deep dive into one of the Blue Jays' biggest opponents: the Baltimore Orioles! Josh and his brother Matt co-host Section 336 and have been podcasting since 2012! They are Orioles season ticket holders with their father and as we learned, the Orioles have had a tremendous impact on their lives! Justin and Patrick ask Josh about growin...

Justin and Patrick bring you the annual BFMD season preview! The guys discuss the 26-man roster to start the year, Alejandro Kirk's extension, and injuries to some key players. Patrick leads the lightning round of questions with the guys giving their individual player predictions and spicy takes. Who is most likely to be traded? Will John Schneider lose his job? Which rookie will be the bigges...

Justin and Patrick are back with an emergency episode after details of the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract negiotiations were leaked. With Vladdy allegedly seaking $500 million in present value (no deferrals) the guys answer the question: Is he worth $500 million? What options do the Jays have? Will Vladdy's bet on himself pay off in free agency?

In this episode Justin and Patrick discuss Canadian curling, baseball trivia, and MLB spring training. Is the current format fair at the Scotties and Brier? Should the best teams in the country be given automatic entry? Patrick quizzes Justin on his baseball knowledge with some fun trivia. Who is leading the race for the remaining positions on the Blue Jays roster, and who has seen their stock fal...

Justin and Patrick return to take a look at how the spring is going so far for the Blue Jays. Position battles are on for third base, outfield, and bullpen spots. The guys debate what they want to see from the catchers. What can we expect from Bo? From George? From Will Wagner?

Justin and Patrick react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr's comments that he would consider signing with the Yankees after being very anti-Yankees to start his career. Would he actually go through with it and how big of a distraction will his looming free agency be for the team this year? The guys also discuss spring training position battles and offseason grades.

The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr could not agree on a contract extension prior to the deadline imposed by Vladdy. Justin and Patrick give their reactions and discuss what comes next for both the player and the team. Could and should the Jays look to trade Vladdy now while he still has a full season of control or play out the season with the hope of re-signing him next winter?

Justin and Patrick are back with the FINAL episode of the offseason before Spring Training opens for the Toronto Blue Jays on Feb. 13. The guys discuss highlights from Max Scherzer's first media session as a Blue Jay, Kevin Kiermaier's role in the organization, missing out on Pete Alonso, and roster battles to watch throughout camp.

Justin and Patrick return on a short turnaround from Thursday's Max Scherzer episode. The guys discuss the latest on Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, and whether or not Bregman would be a big upgrade for the team going forward. The episode wraps up with some hockey talk and early Super Bowl predictions for next Sunday.

While Justin and Patrick were recording, Max Scherzer signed a 1 year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. It's the first time in BFMD history the guys were able to discuss breaking news during the show! What does this signing mean for the team? What more do they need to do in the two remaining weeks before Spring Training begins?

Justin and Patrick are back to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays signing Anthony Santander to a 5-year contract. Days after losing out on Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki who chose the Dodgers the Jays finally managed to make a free agent splash. The guys debate whether or not the Myles Straw trade made sense, and whether or not Pete Alonso makes sense for the team.

The Blue Jays are bringing back 2014 first round Jeff Hoffman on a 3-year deal to help anchor the back end of the bullpen. Hoffman was traded to the Rockies in 2015 in the Tulo deal. Justin and Patrick discuss the impact he will have in 2025, and provide updates on the remaining free agent relief pitching options. The guys review the arbitration numbers for Vladdy, Varsho, Kirk and the other 4 Blu...

Justin and Patrick recap their holidays by discussing food, family time, and chocolate. The guys then look at the 24% of the vote that is currently known for the Baseball Hall of Fame to see how Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner, and others are trending. Note: Patrick got a new mic so we are still fine tuning the levels! It will improve next episode.

With Christmas a handful of days away Justin and Patrick sit down with pens, paper, and a mug of hot chocolate to write their letters to Santa. The guys wish for contract extensions, home run hitting outfielders, high end starting pitching, and a lot of bullpen help. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!