Blue Jays Talk

After a legendary career as a broadcaster, manager, and player, Sportsnet's Buck Martinez has officially announced his retirement. To celebrate and look back on a phenomenal career, Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein were joined on Sportsnet Today by both Hazel Mae (1:11) and Jeff Blair (10:51). They share their memories of Buck both on and off the field, why he is so beloved by fans around the country,...

As the offseason continues, Davis Schneider (1:10) joins Daniele Franceschi and Sho Alli on Sportsnet Today to discuss the end of the 2025 season and to look towards 2026. They get into his leadoff home run to kickstart Game 5 of the World Series, how team chemistry was so special this past year, the departure of Bo Bichette, what it's like to play for John Schneider, and just what exactly 'nasty...

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are in for an offseason edition to react to Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets signing Bo Bichette, and what it means for the Blue Jays. They start with Bo and what the Jays' lineup will look like without their long-time shortstop and his fit at third base with the Mets. Then, they discuss where the Jays may turn for an impact bat, how...

Kyle Tucker has reportedly signed with the Dodgers for a four-year, $240-million deal - after going down to the wire (again) with LA, what does Toronto do next? Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi debate whether or not the Jays truly missed out on the services of the four-time All-Star or if they dodged a bullet with the monster price tag. They also read listener texts (25:07) on what the next move sh...

What can we expect from the newest member of the Blue Jays in Kazuma Okamoto? Former Yomiuri Giant - and former Blue Jays first baseman - Justin Smoak (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff on his one-time teammate, playing in Japan, and how he viewed a terrific run for the Jays in 2025. Afterwards, Sho and Jesse are joined by SiriusXM MLB Radio analyst and former MLB GM Jim Duqu...

Jeff Blair and Sho Alli listen in on the Toronto Blue Jays' newest addition, Kazumo Okamoto's press conference. They follow up with their thoughts on the move, a discussion on what the six-time NPB All-Star brings to the lineup, and a projection of what comes next in the Blue Jays' offseason, including where the team stands in Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker's market. The views and opinions expressed...

The Blue Jays have officially announced their signing of six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal! Jeff Blair (3:30) stops by Sportsnet Today with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein to break down the signing, and what it means for the Blue Jays going forward from an alignment perspective and in free agency. Plus, what is the landscape of MLB as the off-season continues? Afte...

The Blue Jays have reportedly reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce, who was named KBO MVP last season - what does this mean for the starting rotation? MLB Network's Jon Morosi (1:49) stops by the FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Sho Alli to break down why fans should be excited and what this means for people like José Berríos or Trey Yesavage when the regular...

Dylan Cease has reportedly signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays! Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi take your calls and texts, and get into what this means for the team's rotation both next season and in the long-term - what it could look like with Cease pitching in front of a stellar Jays defence? Plus, they discuss what this means for the rest of the offseason - could more big...

The MLB GM Meetings are well underway in Las Vegas, and with a lot of offseason shopping to be done, where do the Blue Jays stand with the biggest free agents? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith joins Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi from the lobby of the Cosmopolitan Hotel to discuss the Jays and how they are perceived with other teams around the league (1:25). Afterwards, Sho and Daniele discuss the...

With the news that Shane Bieber has exercised his $16-million player option for 2026, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein. They get into reasons why he might opt in, what it says about his own abilities, whether or not the strong clubhouse culture played a role in the decision, and what it means for the starting rotation going forward into the off-seaso...

On a special Monday afternoon edition of Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a final look back at Game 7 of the World Series, and takes your texts on the ending for the 2025 Blue Jays. He chats with Daniele Franceschi (6:02), Jesse Rubinoff (27:24), Zach Worden (52:33), and Ian Harrison (1:19:21) to get their thoughts on the final game of the season, and to look ahead at what's next. They get into the futur...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 7 and are joined by Dan Shulman (27:07), Shi Davidi (49:49) and Ben Shulman (1:09:26) to reflect on the season, crucial moments of the postseason run and look at tough roster decisions ahead for the front office, including whether Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber, among others, will be back with the franchise. The views and opinions expressed in this...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers to end the season in crushing defeat, as the Dodgers win the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss this wild game, including Miguel Rojas' game-tying blast off Jeff Hoffman with two outs remaining in the top of the ninth, Ernie Clement's deep flyout to Andy Pages, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's at...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bizarre ninth inning, which included a wedged ball in the outfield wall to stop play on what would have been a game-tying hit from Addison Barger, followed by the lineout double play tha...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz start the show by recapping the series. 2011 World Series champion Lance Lynn (25:04) joins to discuss Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and how pitchers can have good outings but poor luck. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (41:11) gives her thoughts on Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman against the Dodgers’ bats again. MLB Network’s Chris Young (1:05:36) joins to break down the v...

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli recap the massive Game 5 win vs. the Dodgers. They touch on Trey Yesavage’s outing, the back-to-back homers from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., along with the run production late in the game (31:11). They’re joined by former Blue Jay Rance Mulliniks (50:28) to discuss Toronto’s brand of baseball, winning in the postseason and more. Lastly, Fox Sports’ Deesha Th...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Dodgers to take a 3-2 World Series lead as they head back to Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Trey Yesavage, who carved the Dodgers for 12 Ks and no walks over 7.0 IP - with the context of the World Series, is that one of the best pitching performances in franchise history? They t...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s huge homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber getting in done under pressure and the bottom of the order showing up again for Toronto (30:48). The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (52:19) pops in to talk Mason Fluharty, Chris Bassitt and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs Michael Baumann (1:18:57) previews Game 5 and discusses the Blue Jays’ depth. The views...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series to pull even at two games apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays bouncing back after the 18-inning loss earlier in the day - how important is it that the World Series is now a best-of-three, with two of those games potentially coming in Toronto? They chat about the big...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the incredible 18-inning Game 3, where the Blue Jays’ pinch-hitting left their lineup lacking offensive juice, Eric Lauer was incredible,  Shohei Ohtani’s was intentionally walked a lot but potentially not enough and more (25:41). Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz (51:14) discusses the Blue Jays’ locker room after the marathon game, and Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Dodgers in a marathon 18-inning Game 3 of the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and debate where this game was won and lost - does this fall on John Schneider over-managing with early hooks for Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk, and Addison Barger, or does it fall on the offence that replaced them late in the gam...

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Games 1 and 2 and the spectacle that was World Series Weekend in Toronto. They also touch on the starts of Trey Yesavage, Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s gem in Game 2 (35:09). Afterwards, former Blue Jay Shawn Green (50:56) breaks down the series as it moves to Dodger Stadium and the keys for each respective team. Lastly, Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelso...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the masterful performance from Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what more could the Jays' bats have done against him in this game? Was this a 'tip your cap' moment with Yamamoto looking like he did? They get into the start from Kevin...

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Addison Barger's grand slam, the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history! They discuss Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk both going yard in the win, the bats pushing Blake Snell out of the game in the sixth inning, John Schneider...