Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Justin & Patrick start off the episode with a twenty minute TV shows discussions before finally getting to the latest in Blue Jays news. The guys discuss Kevin Gausman's injury, Arjun Nimmala signing, sweeping the D-Backs, and the upcoming series against the Padres. Rumours are circulating that the Jays are interested in trading for Marcus Stroman before the deadline, and the guys voice th...

Justin & Patrick celebrate 5 years of the podcast by exchanging gifts and reminiscing on the many great moments of the show. The guys cover the All-Star weekend and preview the D-Backs series including Zac Gallen and Corbin Carroll.

Justin & Patrick return to discuss the return of Alek Manoah and what it means for the rotation. Hyun-jin Ryu and Chad Green are nearing returns. Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk are struggling. What does the team need at the deadline?

After another two week (forced) hiatus Justin & Patrick discuss the season to date, and talk about how the Blue Jays have performed so far. The guys dive into the offence, defence, and pitching and highlight specific players who have performed well and not so well.

The Blue Jays wrapped up what was an up and down homestand with a win thanks to great relief pitching and a Cavan Biggio home run on Sunday. Justin and Patrick discuss the Manoah demotion, Astros & Twins series, and preview the upcoming road trip through Baltimore, Arlington, and Miami. What can we expect to see from the Manoah spot in the rotation? Will Kevin Gausman be okay? What's going...

The Blue Jays are flying high after a series sweeeeeeep of the New York Mets in Queens. Strong performances from Bassitt, Berrios, and Kikuchi were helped by clutch hits to secure three victories. The Jays return home for a tough homestand against the defending champion Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins. Justin and Patrick preview the pitching matchups and give you an idea of what to watch for ov...

After a second consecutive series win for the Blue Jays, Justin & Patrick recap what went down against the Brewers. Gausman was great, the bullpen held the line, and the bats provided enough offence in games one and three to earn victories. Next up is a weekend trip to Queens to play the Mets where the Jays will encounter old foe Justin Verlander. The guys highlight Orelvis Martinez and Nate P...

Justin & Patrick return from a 2 week break to discuss the state of the Blue Jays. There have been players performing at a high level like Bo Bichette and Tim Mayza, but also players who need to improve like Alek Manoah, Chris Bassitt, and Yimi Garcia. The guys discuss what to do with Manoah (again), where to use Garcia effectively, starting pitching depth, and the Milwaukee Brewers who are co...

After a series sweep of the Atlanta Braves the Blue Jays are riding high heading into a tough week against the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. Chris Bassitt was dominant, throwing a complete game shut out, and the bats were able to do enough damage after Berrios and Kikuchi starts to earn all 3 wins. Justin and Patrick recap the weekend and share their thoughts on the Yankees series.

It's time to talk more about Alek Manoah. The 2022 AL Cy Young runner up has struggled to start 2023 and Justin & Patrick discuss what they've seen, what the MLB analysts and writers have seen, and what the Blue Jays can do to help him get back to the pitcher he can be. The guys get into what happened in Philly, and preview a tough series against Altanta to start off a ten game homesta...

Justin and Patrick recap the road trip through Boston and Pittsburgh in what ended up being two completely different results. The bottom of the order came alive over the weekend led by Brandon Belt. Bassitt, Berrios, and Kikuchi were strong and have the Jays rolling as they visit the Phillies and Bryce Harper for two games. The guys discuss Vladdy's wrist, Pop's performance & injury, Y...

The bullpen finally crumbled but the Blue Jays still finished their homestand against the White Sox and Mariners with a 5-1 record. Justin & Patrick are back to review what happened and also to preview the four game series at Fenway Park against the Red Sox. Should Whit hit leadoff?

Justin and Patrick are back to break down a series sweeeeeeeep of the Chicago White Sox by the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays got terrific pitching and contributions from the entire lineup. Up next are the Seattle Mariners in a rematch of last fall's Wild Card series. The Jays will look to get the upper hand to keep pace in the ultra competitive AL East.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will never be a Yankee. That is accordign to his own words. After two 2-run home runs from Vladdy over the weekend and a series win in the Bronx the Blue Jays are headed home. Justin and Patrick break down strong starts from Kikuchi, Manoah and Gausman, Erik Swanson's continued success, and timely hitting (and lack thereof) from the bats. Coming up this week is a homestan...

Justin and Patrick break down what went wrong in Houston for the Blue Jays and preview the series against the Yankees. The guys also discuss the news about the Oakland Athletics relocating to Las Vegas by 2027.

The Blue Jays ended the Rays unbeaten start and won 2 out of 3 games over the weekend. Alek Manoah continued to struggle but Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi bounced back in a big way. Bo continues to rake and the bullpen has been solid.

Coming off of a series win against the Tigers the Blue Jays will welcome the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays to Rogers Centre. Can the Jays hand the Rays their first loss(es) of the year? Justin and Patrick go through the starting pitchers, chat Ricky Tiedemann, Jackie Robinson Day, and shoes.

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a 6-4 start but it hasn't always been pretty. The starting pitching has been largely inconsistent and the bottom of the order outside of Kiermaier have not contributed regularly. The good news is that Vladdy, Bo, Varsho, Springer, and AL Player of the Week Matt Chapman have been excellent so far. After 10 games on the road the team begins their first homestand...

After a wild win for the Jays the guys from BFMD give their gut reactions on the results. Should we be concerned about Manoah, Mayza, or Garcia? The offence had 19 hits, but only 3 were for extra bases. A lot of great at bats contributed to this win and everyone in the lineup played a part. Justin previews the rest of the series and Patrick provides an update on the upcoming schedule. Buckle up fo...

After a week off Justin and Patrick return with a SPICY season predictions episode. The guys highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the other AL East teams, chat about player predictions, and tell you who they think will win the division and World Series. The regular season is almost here!

Justin and Patrick are back with the final preview episode as they tackle the outfield and utility options. The guys discuss the World Baseball Classic and Canada's pool play result.  What will the Blue Jays get from Kevin Kiermaier?  Can George Springer stay healthy for the full season?  Will Whit Merrifield and Cavan Biggio recapture their peak performances of years gone by? 

Justin & Patrick are back with the third of four preview shows. This time the guys discuss the catchers and primary infielders.  Was 2022 Vladdy's floor?  Will Bo be able to capture the magic of last September and unleash it over a full season?  How much will Espinal play? Will Brandon Belt contribute meaningfully with the bat?

After breaking down the rotation last episode Justin and Patrick return to chat about the bulllpen. Or is it the Arm Barn? Hurler House perhaps?  The 'pen is deeper than in recent years, but the low leverage spots could be vulnerable depending on how Trevor Richards and Mitch White perfom this spring.  What can we expect from Erik Swanson? Will Tim Mayza be the only left hander all seaso...

Justin and Patrick are back to do a deep dive into the 2023 Blue Jays starting rotation. The guys look back at what each pitcher has done over the past couple of years, their pitch mixes, and what to expect this year.  Manoah or Gausman on Opening Day?  Will Berrios bounce back?  Can Kikuchi find consistency? 

With Grapefruit League action underway Justin & Patrick highight a handful of performances from the first two games. Vladdy has 2 HR, Kikuchi struck out 5 Pirates, and Addison Barger is making a case for the 26th roster spot.  The guys break down Barger's history with the organization and why he could make the team.  Alejandro Kirk won't be at the WBC, and Manny Machado signing a lon...