Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays

MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?   Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical changes to All-Star format. Ideas range from requiring starters to play full nine innings to implementing a "golden batter" rule. American and National League roster selections take center stage, with passionate arguments for overlooked stars. Could...

The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a huge 5-4 victory over the Yankees in game one of the series. With 5 strong innings from Max Scherzer, Bo Bichette out for the day, George Springer taking a knee to the throat... they still pull it off. Great clutch hitting from Vladdy as well. Heading into the Canada Day game, will the Toronto Blue Jays now be able to capitalize on this series vs the Yankees?   Y...

The Toronto Blue Jays take care of business once again as they take the rubber match of the three game series 5-3. This was an interesting series as every game was different from the last, with a Jays blow out win, a Jays blowout loss and then a game that came down to the wire on Sunday night. There were a bunch of things to get excited about over this weekend series, and we dive into all of the k...

The Toronto Blue Jays have shut out the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale as they cruise to a 6-0 victory. We were blessed with vintage Kevin Gausman in this day game as he went 8 innings strong of shut out baseball. Tensions flared in this game as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez were both hit in the forearm with mid 90’s fastballs and were forced to exit the game. This was an entert...

The Toronto Blue Jays lose a tough one in extra innings, as they drop the second game of the series to the Cleveland Guardians 5-4. The storyline from this game is a positive though, as Max Scherzer made his return to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time since March. The Blue Jays offense tried to battle and keep themselves in this game, but they ultimately fell short and couldn’t get a hit in...

The Toronto Blue Jays have beaten the Cleveland Guardians 10-6 in the first game of the series. This was a whirlwind of a game from start to finish, as we got good starting pitching, controversial calls, bad decisions, big swings and big moments. George Springer and Erik Lauer will stand out from this game, as Springer had a grand slam to put the game away and Lauer had another great performance t...

There is a clear need of some reinforcements in the starting rotation for the Toronto Blue Jays. Up to this point, the 5th rotation spot has been a revolving door as the Blue Jays can not figure out how to get consistency from that position. Luckily for the Jays, they have a few options to bolster this starting rotation. Max Scherzer is back after not pitching since March, and the trade deadline i...

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost a series to the Chicago White Sox in the year 2025. This was a series where the Jays wanted to take advantage of one of the worst teams in baseball, and they completely failed to do so. Pitching was an issue at times in this series, which led to the Blue Jays demise over the weekend. In this episode, we break down all the key moments and performances from over the w...

The Blue Jays are unable to complete the series sweep against the Diamondbacks as they drop the final game of the series 9-5.   Kevin Gausman struggled in this game, as he struggled to command pitches at the bottom of the zone, giving up seven earned runs in his effort. Although this game was not fun to watch, it was a productive series for Jays as they hope to continue on their momentum against a...

The Toronto Blue Jays win another series as they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Wednesday night. The top 3 in the lineup have been on fire this series, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr drove in six of the eight runs in this ball game. Vladdy has not been slugging like we have hoped he would to start the season, but with a small lineup change things are looking up for t...

This team continues to find ways to come back late in baseball games. What a game and what a 9th inning for the Blue Jays. Bo Bichette and Addison Barger had two unbelievable swings on splitters, as Bo tied the game and Barger ended it to get the Blue Jays their first walk of home run win of the season. While there were many positives, there were also many negatives as multiple Blue Jays players l...

The Blue Jays have holes in their roster that will need to be filled if they want to be a contender. There are a few ways the Blue Jays can go about this: Will they go all in? Will they make a safe move? What position or positions will they target? There is a ton to be discussed, and Brayden is back to join Carter as they discuss what we believe the Blue Jays should be after during this deadline t...

The Toronto Blue Jays get beat up by the Philadelphia Phillies and were swept in the weekend series. Not a lot went right for the Blue Jays, as the Phillies got to the Jays starting pitching early and the Blue Jays offense could not muster alms g quality at-bats. All in all, the Blue Jays did go 5-4 on their road trip, but the joy of the past week and a half has been sucked out with a hard series...

  As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their breakout star or cash in for future prospects? Another team, on the cusp of playoff contention, must decide whether to go all-in for their superstar's potential final season or pivot towards rebuilding.   One powerhouse club's plans may shift dramati...

The Blue Jays are on a roll right now without some of their key players. They have won 5 series in a row and show no signs of slowing down. They a getting a ton of production from everyone in the bullpen and lineup, but some decisions will need to be made sooner then later. In this episode, we break down the timelines of all the Blue Jays on the IL, who is back when and what the roster will look l...

The Toronto Blue Jays have swept another series, this one being against the St Louis Cardinals as they take game three 5-2. Ernie Clement was a monster again against left handed pitching, falling a triple shy of the cycle. Eric Lauer and Spencer Turnbull combined for 6.1 innings of two run ball, which allowed the Blue Jays to maintain a lead and complete the sweep. Carter is joined by John J as th...

The Toronto Blue Jays win another game against the Cardinals, winning a shootout 10-9. This score was a little misleading, as Jeff Hoffman gave up a three-run shot in the bottom of the ninth with 2 outs. Alejandro Kirk and Andres Gimenez led the charge offensively, driving in 6 of the Blue Jay's 10 runs in the baseball game. Chris Bassitt had a very good outing after a rough 4th inning, pitching s...

The Blue Jays get it done once again, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in a roller coaster of a baseball game. Jose berrios did exactly what you needed him to do, eating up 6 and two thirds innings without giving up a run. Unfortunately, the bullpen had a rough day and gave up 4 runs in the 8th. Ultimately, the Blue Jays battled back with great at bats from Jonatan Clase and Alejandro Kirk, edg...

The Toronto Blue Jays have won their fourth series in a row, as they beat the Minnesota Twins in the series 2-1. The Jays continue to show off their ability to come back in baseball games, as they overcame deficits in the first two games, displaying their ability to play through adversity. The attitude has shifted among the Blue Jays fan base, as people are a lot more optimistic about the Blue Jay...

The Toronto Blue Jays win their third series in a row, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 in the rubber match of the three game set. The bottom of the order continues to shine as they come through with multiple clutch hits. The Blue Jays are on a bit of a run, winning 8 of their last 10 games as they are now four games over .500. In this episode, we break down the key moments of this game and s...

The Toronto Blue Jays win a nail-biter against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1, with a walk off single from Alejandro Kirk. The offense may not have had a great day at the office, but they came through when it mattered to secure the win. Jose Berrios had a great performance, as he had good movement on his slurve and used his fastball to keep hitters guessing throughout his six innings. This was a gr...

The Toronto Blue Jays come back down to earth as they lose to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3. The Blue Jays have a big problem, and it’s Bowden Francis. He continues to struggle with the long ball, as he gave up 2 home runs and six runs in the first inning. Even with great performances from Addison Barger and Davis Schneider, it was nowhere near enough to make up for Bowden’s blow up. In this episo...

    MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up?       Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze current playoff positions, potential fallers, and intriguing statistics. The hosts debate the Twins' chances, the Mariners' struggles, and the impact of the expa...

The Blue Jays are on their longest win streak of the season, but fans are still doubting this teams ability to play consistent baseball. A few Jays have taken huge strides in the month of May offensively, so there are reasons to be optimistic about the production from this offense. In this episode, we’ll discuss our confidence in the Toronto Blue Jays for the rest of the season. We then go over th...

What a weekend. The Blue Jays sweep the Oakland Athletics in a 4 game series, scoring 39 runs over that stretch. It was a nice change from this ball club, as the offense was able to pick up the starting pitching, scoring at least 8 runs in all four games. This was the weekend of Addison Barger and Ernie Clement, as they had their best series of baseball of the year. This was the most fun we have h...