Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier, but new questions continue to emerge. Max Scherzer's long-awaited return to the rotation didn't go as planned, raising concerns about what the future Hall of Famer can realistically provide down the stretch. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles remain a major talking point among Blue Jays fans. Can Vlad rediscover his elite form? And a...

Griff recaps the latest series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins, breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, key takeaways, and what's next for Toronto as the MLB season heats up. #BlueJays #Marlins #MLB #TorontoBlueJays ------------------------------- Make the call – Sauced or Smoked With the 2026 hockey playoffs in full swing, here's a chance to show your puck loyalt...

The Toronto Blue Jays escaped New York with a crucial series split against the Yankees, powered by strong performances from Trey Yesavage, Spencer Miles, and a dominant bullpen effort. Now the focus shifts back to Toronto as the Jays prepare for a big matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Blue Jays' series against t...

The Toronto Blue Jays are chasing World Series success again, but are they putting too much emphasis on recreating the chemistry that fueled their incredible 2025 run? On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down whether the current roster needs bold changes, using the demotion of Yohendrick Pinango as a key example. Could history repeat itself? The guys look back at how legendary...

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing clear signs of progress, but are they doing enough to recapture the magic of last season? While much of the sports spotlight is focused on the NHL and NBA playoffs — plus major changes surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs — the Blue Jays are quietly beginning to turn things around. On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the biggest reasons beh...

Griff gives his take and recaps the Jays taking 2 of 3 from the lowly Boston Red Sox in Toronto. If you're a Blue Jays fan or follow MLB news, this is a must-watch breakdown of the biggest storylines right now. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB analysis and Blue Jays coverage from Exit Philosophy! #BlueJays #MLB #RedSox #Phillies #BaseballNews #MLBNews #TorontoBlueJays #Max...

The shocking firings of Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox) and Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies) headline this episode of Exit Philosophy. Why were both managers let go so early in the 2026 MLB season—and what does it mean for their teams moving forward? We also break down the latest injury news surrounding Max Scherzer, who is headed to the IL with forearm and ankle issues. Could this actually benefit...

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a concerning start in the 2026 MLB season, sitting under .500 despite being one of the league's Top 10 payroll teams. On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down what's gone wrong — from injuries and roster construction to underperformance and bullpen concerns. With over $104.3M worth of talent on the injured list, can the Blue Jays turn things around once key pla...

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a frustrating start after what was supposed to be the easiest stretch of their 2026 schedule. On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down what's gone wrong early in the season — from pitching injuries and inconsistent offense to defensive struggles and costly baserunning mistakes. They also dive into a growing Major League Baseball trend: teams locking up under-25...

The Toronto Blue Jays pick up a massive win at the perfect time—but is this the moment that turns their season around? Griff recaps everything from the Dodgers series, breaking down the highs, lows, and key moments that defined it. Plus, we dive into what this latest win really means heading into the off day, the performances that made the difference, and whether this is the start of real momentum...

Off to a disappointing start, including a three-game sweep by the White Sox in Chicago, the Blue Jays try to turn it around starting with a rematch of last year's World Series vs. the Dodgers. Mal and Griff discuss on Exit Philosophy the struggles of the offence, including five key position players, while the bullpen has spiralled through nine games largely on the three-game implosion of LH Brendo...

The Toronto Blue Jays are already dominating with strikeouts to start the season — was the offseason plan a complete success? In their opening series vs. the Oakland Athletics, the Blue Jays rotation delivered a historic performance. Kevin Gausman (11 Ks), Dylan Cease (12 Ks), and Eric Lauer (9 Ks) combined for 32 strikeouts, as the Jays set an MLB record for most strikeouts in a 3-game series sin...

On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal react to breaking news as Trey Yesavage hits the IL with a shoulder impingement—leaving nearly 60% of the Blue Jays rotation sidelined to start the season. Did that force the sudden move to bring in Max Scherzer? They also break down a thrilling World Baseball Classic, with Venezuela crowned champions, and what it means for the global growth of the game. Plus, Tea...

Griff and Mal discuss Team Canada advancing further than ever in the World Baseball Classic despite a 5–3 loss to United States national baseball team. They break down the pros and cons of the game and why the Americans remain hard to like — from Cal Raleigh refusing to shake hands to manager Mark DeRosa nearly creating a tiebreaker-rule disaster. Looking ahead, is there hope for Canada and should...

Griff and Mal preview the World Baseball Classic, breaking down all four pools and Canada's chances to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Is this the most talented Team Canada roster ever, and can the bullpen hold up? They also tackle key Toronto Blue Jays spring training questions: fitting eight starters into a five-man rotation, the final bullpen spot, the utility infielder battle, and...

The return of Max Scherzer to the Blue Jays fold leads off the discussion on Exit Philosophy, on a one-year $3M deal, plus incentives, depending on innings pitched. With what is normally a five-man rotation, the Jays are now dealing with seven active starters that deserve to be there, plus injured veteran and former Cy guy, Shane Bieber. Will Jose Berrios have to be traded? Mal and Griff discuss w...

Following a significant shakeup at the top of the players' union, with executive director Tony Clark stepping down, what does it mean for the upcoming labour negotiations on the CBA that expires on Dec. 1. Spring training games are underway in Arizona and Florida. How much should fans pay attention to Grapefruit League results. The history of Japanese players in M LB and the seven players from tha...

The first day of spring training is traditionally a joyous time of renewal, but on Blue Jays Day 1, manager John Schneider opened with a trio of injury reports — OF Anthony Santander, RHP Shane Bieber and RHP Bowden Francis — plus a mutual mea culpa surrounding RHP Jose Berrios and his bail out during the World Series. Both sides now say the Berrios situation could have been handled better. Is all...

Griff and Mal discuss the World Baseball Classic and if Team Canada is at last strong enough to escape the first round. It somehow seems that MLB should have been better prepared for the insurance issues that have mostly had an effect on Caribbean Nations. The Blue Jays will replace the Ted Rogers statue at the stadium with one honouring Joe Carter and his walk-off home run in the 1993 World Serie...

Award-winning journalist and member of the Hockey Hall-of-Fame, Michael Farber, guests on Conversations with Griff. A New Jersey native who paid to see Bruce Springsteen perform for $2.50 at Rutgers University, Farber moved from a Yankees beat in Newark to Montreal to join the Expos beat for The Gazette in 1979. He still lives with his wife Danielle in Montreal and offers up work for TSN televisio...

After missing out on Kyle Tucker, Mets owner Steve Cohen pivoted quickly to Bo Bichette, triggering a ripple effect across MLB free agency. On  Exit Philosophy , Griff and Mal break down Bo's awkward Mets introduction, questions about leaving the Blue Jays, opt-outs, and the Phillies deal that fell apart. The episode also covers the 2026 Hall of Fame results, a weak first-year ballot, a look ahead...

Within 24 hours on Thursday and Friday, the two top MLB free-agent hitters linked to the Blue Jays signed and came off the board, but neither one was headed north of the border. First, it was Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, then Bo Bichette to the Mets. On Exit Philosophy we discuss the possible impact to the Jays' hopes of improving their lineup via free agency and where this leaves the AL Champs mov...

The Blue Jays made a significant addition from the Japanese pool signing free-agent 3B Kazuma Okamoto -- four years, $60M. On this Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal explain how much the Jays' dramatic World Series run impacted the club's international profile and what this latest addition may mean to the team's pursuit of Bo Bichette and/or Kyle Tucker. Which AL teams have had the best off-season, a...

In this edition of Conversations with Griff, I chat with iconic Blue Jays television personality, Hazel Mae, recently recognized by the Canadian Hall of Fame with the Jack Graney Award, given to a media member for a lifetime of contribution to baseball. We discuss her stellar career, from the first time she was handed a tape recorder and sent to a Jays game, to her current status as a huge part of...

The Blue Jays head to the New Year having accomplished necessary improvements to the pitching staff, but still needing one big bat to solidify the lineup. The answer could be Bo, or Kyle Tucker, maybe someone else via trade or free agency, but on Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the implications if this is the final position-player roster. What is the new market for Bichette, now that he has...