Section 138: A Toronto Blue Jays podcast

Things couldn't get much worse for the Toronto Blue Jays right now. They've lost four in a row, seven of the last nine and are just two games over .500. Mark, Bryson and Jacob vent about the team's miserable performance this week against the New York Yankees. When on earth will this offence get going? Is it time for a lineup change or will that send the wrong message? Also discussed: the Ump Show....

Oof. The Toronto Blue Jays lose their second consecutive series, dropping three of four to the Cleveland Guardians despite the much-anticipated return of Teoscar Hernández. Now, the lack of offence is starting to cost the Blue Jays games. When, if ever, will things turn around? Will it happen this week against the New York Yankees, or will it take longer against the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariner...

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost their first series of the season to the New York Yankees, who take advantage of an ump show on Tuesday to deliver Toronto its worst loss of the year. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays' offensive struggles and what will get it going. Is Teoscar Hernández the solution? What about re-hiring Dante Bichette? Or is it just as simple as facing a bad team? Also d...

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. Thanks to Kevin Gausman and some timely hitting, the Blue Jays walk away with another pair of one-run wins and another series win. Mark, Bryson and Jacob reflect on the month of April and give out their monthly awards for MVP, Cy Young, biggest surprise, Gold Glove and best reliever. The crew also discusses Toronto's depleted offence and if it's a source...

After yet another series win, Bryson and Jacob talk about the Toronto Blue Jays' immensely talented starting rotation, headlined by Alek Manoah's shutout start in the finale. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Tw...

Santiago Espinal is hitting like crazy as the Toronto Blue Jays win another series against the Houston Astros. Is it time for the Blue Jays to consider optioning Cavan Biggio? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss how good Toronto's bullpen has been despite blowing Sunday's game and what the team should do with Bo Bichette, given his early-season struggles. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for vi...

Wow. Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi dazzled for the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, leading the team to a series win against the Boston Red Sox. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the starting pitching, why it seems the rotation is turning a corner and what still needs to be done with the offense. Should the Blue Jays move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the two-hole? What about other lineup...

The injuries continue for the Toronto Blue Jays with Hyun Jin Ryu being placed on the 10-day IL with left forearm inflammation. Now that he's on the shelf, how important is Ross Stripling to this team? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays-Athletics series and everything that went down. Should we be worried about the Blue Jays not hitting with runners in scoring position? What about the per...

The Toronto Blue Jays were struck with the injury bug this week, as both Teoscar Hernández and Danny Jansen went down with oblique strains. How costly is this for the Blue Jays? What can they do to replace that production? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether Toronto should sign Michael Conforto or stand pat with internal options. The crew also discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer night...

It's our first-ever in-person podcast and the Toronto Blue Jays are back! They take two of three from the Texas Rangers in what might be the most exciting opening weekend in recent memory. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the electric comeback on Friday, the narrow win on Saturday and the disappointing finish on Sunday. Should we be concerned about Toronto's rotation? What about the bullpen? Will Sa...

Opening Day is around the corner and it's time for our annual prediction episode! Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on what we think will happen with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. How many games will they win? Who will lead the team in WAR? Can George Springer play more than 140 games? How many home runs will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit? All that and more, discussed in this episode. DraftKings Sp...

We're eight days from Opening Day and things are starting to ramp up. Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on who they think will win the AL East and why we can't count the Tampa Bay Rays out just yet. Who has a better rotation -- the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees? We also discuss Toronto's signing of Dexter Fowler and what it means for the team. Also discussed: the Pete Walker situation and M...

Raimel Tapia is the newest Toronto Blue Jay after the team acquired him from the Colorado Rockies for longtime outfielder Randal Grichuk. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their instant reactions to the deal. How does Tapia's speed and left-handed bat improve the team? Is another deal to come? What happens if George Springer is injured again this season? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video...

Spring training has officially started and the Toronto Blue Jays are 3-1. Mark, Bryson and Jacob take one final look at the offseason and what the team has left to do. Should they pursue someone like Jed Lowrie? What about Michael Conforto? The trio also evaluates spring training so far and discusses who has stood out. Also: Should we be worried about George Springer? Note: This episode was record...

The Toronto Blue Jays are busy right now. Really busy. They just acquired Matt Chapman in a blockbuster trade from the Oakland Athletics, with a prospect package headlined by Kevin Smith and Gunnar Hoglund going the other way. What does this mean for the 2022 squad? Is José Ramírez still a possibility? Just how exciting is all of this? Mark, Bryson and Jacob offer their instant reactions to the de...

The Toronto Blue Jays made their first big splash of the post-lockout offseason, signing Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $36 million deal. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether the deal is an overpay and how much the Blue Jays gain by having Kikuchi as the fifth starter. Does Toronto now have the best rotation in baseball? Is Nate Pearson going to be traded? What's the next move for the Blue Jays?

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Rob Manfred sucks. This episode contains explicit language. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "We'll Meet Again," Johnny Cash. Keywords: MLB, MLBPA, CBA, negotiations, baseball, Blue Jays, lockou...

It's officially 10 DAYS until baseball's work stoppage results in a delay of Opening Day. Will the owners and the MLBPA be able to come to a deal by then? What are the key sticking points? When do Bryson, Jacob and Mark think Opening Day will happen? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at htt...

SAD TIMES. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the depressing state of baseball and when we anticipate the Toronto Blue Jays starting spring training. Also discussed: Keith Law's top 100 prospect list and whether the Blue Jays should re-sign Corey Dickerson. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at...

We've had it with talking about the CBA. Instead, this week, we're drafting the best Toronto Blue Jays games since 2015. Think of it like a fantasy draft -- we're each building our own team, with its own strengths and weaknesses... only, it's made up of Blue Jays games. Who will come out on top? Who will make a crazy second-round pick? Only one way to find out. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube...

Is that optimism I hear? MLB owners and players finally met to discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and while they didn't make much progress on the face of it, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss if anything productive came out of the talks. They also look at the Toronto Blue Jays' international signings and what it means for the organization. Lastly, Bryson presents a series of questions o...

We FINALLY have news on the lockout front, as Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the CBA. What took them so long? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the frustrations of the past month and a half, as well as how long the two sides can wait without losing any games. Also discussed: The Blue Jays hiring Jaime Vieira, the first female coach in franchise history. Sub...

Charlie Montoyo is officially entering the final year of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after the team picked up his team option for 2022. Mark, Bryson and Jacob evaluate the job Montoyo has done so far and consider whether the Blue Jays should extend him. If they decide to do so, at what point should they make the offer? In what scenario would the Blue Jays move on from Montoyo? The crew...

The Toronto Blue Jays have abandoned their plan to demolish the Rogers Centre and will instead renovate it over the next few years. While their exact plans have yet to be announced, the Blue Jays are looking to spend between $200 and $250 million on the renovations. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their dream wishlist for changes to the ballpark. Is $250 million enough to actually do anything signi...