Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Alex Bregman has signed with the Chicago Cubs. Justin and Patrick break down the deal and what it means for the Blue Jays now that Bregman is no longer in Boston OR the AL East. The guys get into the Kyle Tucker rumour mill where the New York Mets have allegedly offered him a 3-year deal for around $50 million per season. Will Tucker take a short-term deal or does he want the security of a long-te...

The Toronto Blue Jays made a big and surprising move by signing 3B/1B Kozuma Okamoto to a 4-year $60 million contract. Justin and Patrick break down the deal and what it means for the roster, and whether or not this will stop the Jays from signing Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. To start the episode, the guys look at the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker.

Wrapping up our grading series, Justin and Patrick are back to discuss the 2025 bullpen. Will the guys disagree on Jeff Hoffman's year? How concerned are they about Brendon Little's late season decline? What will Luis Varland do going forward?

Continuing through the grading series, Justin and Patrick turn their attention to the starting rotation. The guys discuss Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, Jose Berrios, Bowden Francis, Eric Lauer, Shane Bieber, and Max Scherzer.

Outside of Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, who should the Jays sign? Justin and Patrick pick 3 players who they think could still make an impact on the roster in 2026, and highlight the reasons why. We hope to be back one more time before the new year, especially if Bo or Tucker sign! Merry Christmas to all of our listeners!

The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off another unexpected signing on Friday by inking submarine arm right hander Tyler Rogers to a 3-year contract worth $37 million. The move comes on the heals of the club officially welcoming Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to the franchise, and amid rumours that they are among the front runners for both Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette. Justin and Patrick look at Rogers' wa...

Ahead of MLB's Winter Meetings in Orlando, the Blue Jays have made a couple of moves. They have signed Cody Ponce, who was drafted in 2015 by the Brewers. He spent 5 years in the Brewers system before 3 years with the Pirates during which he never really figured it out. He then went to the Nipon League in Japan for 3 years before moving to Korea and earning MVP honours while striking out 252 b...

Justin and Patrick continue the offseason content with grades for the 2026 infield. In this episode: Vladdy Kirk Bichette Heineman Clement Gimenez Next up: Starting Pitchers!

Dylan Cease is a Blue Jay! He has agreed to a 7 year deal worth $210 million with the Jays pending a physical. While the team has yet to officially announce the deal, it has been confirmed by baseball's writers and insiders. Justin and Patrick discuss the impact this deal has on the rotation, the roster, and the competitive outlook of the franchise for the next few seasons.

Three weeks have passed since the end of the World Series. Justin and Patrick return with their continued thoughts on how the season ended, and on the future. The guys then begin a BFMD offseason tradition of grading the players. In this episode: George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and Davis Schneider. Next up: infield

Let the season of speculation begin! The Toronto Blue Jays got some great and unexpected news when Shane Bieber exercised his 2026 player option to remain with the team for the coming season. Bo Bichetter is officially a free agent...what does his next contract look like and what position will he play? Justin and Patrick give their thoughts, discuss Carlos Delgado's Hall of Fame chances, and g...

Justin and Patrick return after a tough World Series loss for the Toronto Blue Jays. The guys highlight what this team and season meant to them, and to the country. They also dive into the crushing feeling of defeat that Jays fans felt and continue to feel after getting so close to winning it all. The offseason begins with free agency opening up this weekend, and the guys will be back to discuss t...

The Toronto Blue Jays are ONE win away from winning the 2025 World Series! Justin and Patrick return to break down the crazy three games that took place at Dodger Stadium. Game 3 was a 6 hour and 39 minute marathon that ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off home run. Game 4 featured a Vladdy homer off of Shohei Ohtani and a brilliant performance by Shane Bieber and the Jays bullpen. Game 5 started...

The World Series is tied after two games. Game 1 saw the Toronto Blue Jays bats explode for a 9-run inning on route to an 11-4 win. The inning was punctuated by Addison Barger's pinch hit grand slam, the first in Series history. Game 2 saw the Los Angeles Dodgers rally back behind a Yoshinobu Yamamoto complete game and solo shots form Will Smith and Max Muncy as they won 5-1. The series shifts...

Nearly 7 weeks after injuring his knee, Bo Bichette returns to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup just in time for game 1 of the WORLD SERIES! Justin and Patrick break down what this means for the Jays, the lineup, and for the series that will define the legacy of this Blue Jays core. The guys preview the pitching matchups for the first 2 games, and give their predictions of the outcomes. We will be bac...

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series! Justin and Patrick share their game 7 experiences, discuss how this Blue Jays team got here, and how they can win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. We'll be back again on Friday once the rosters are announced to preview games 1 and 2!

After two very disappointing games that saw the Jays score a total of 4 runs, Justin and Patrick review where the team is at and what they need to do in the next two games in Seattle to keep their season alive. The guys also spend 30 minutes making a pizza toppings tier list because why not?

The stage is set! The Toronto Blue Jays will host the Seattle Mariners for the ALCS. Justin and Patrick give their reaction to the news that Bo Bichette was seen running the bases, and the impact that his potential addition to the CS roster would have on the Jays lineup and defensive alignment. The guys discuss what the Mariners do well and how the Jays can overcome those strengths. We'll be b...

DAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! On the heels of a convincing 3-1 series win over the New York Yankees, Justin and Patrick look back at what the Toronto Blue Jays were able to do as a team to win the series in hostile territory. The guys discuss the top performers, the possibility of Bo Bichette returning for the ALCS, and the aftermath of game 4s locker room celebration. We will be back on Saturday once we k...

With the Toronto Blue Jays up 2-0 and ONE win away from the American League Championship Series, Justin and Patrick discuss what were two wild games in Toronto. Vladdy and the bats broke out with an impressive power display, Gausman had a solid outting, and Trey Yesavage delivered a MASSIVE postseason debut in his 4th big league appearance. The Jays head to New York on Tuesday with a chance to swe...

The time has come. The Toronto Blue Jays will host the New York Yankees for the first 2 games of the best of 5 ALDS. Justin and Patrick recap the Wild Card round and predict the other division series winners before diving into the Jays vs Yankees. The guys discuss their keys to the Jays winning, and who to watch for in key situations. We'll be back on Monday to recap the first 2 games and to p...

Justin and Patrick return to give instant reactions and analyis on the Blue Jays thrilling win to clinch the American League East. The guys discuss Alejandro Kirk's huge weekend, George Springer's MVP calibre season, and what lies ahead for this team after five days of rest. We will be back once we know who the Jays will play in the Division Series!

The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched a spot in the 2025 MLB postseason, the first American League team to do so. Justin and Patrick look into the team's recent struggles, and what's to come over the final week of the season. The baseball chat starts 40 minutes in, as Patrick decided that now was the time to talk about James Bond...

Trey Yesavage is coming! The Blue Jays will be promoting their top prospect to start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The Jays are closing in on clinching both a postseason berth and a division title, and a visit to the pesky Rays stands in their way. Justin and Patrick recap the past couple of weeks, and take a look at the standings around the league.

The Toronto Blue Jays head to the Bronx for a huge series with the New York Yankees that could be a deciding factor in the American League East division race. Justin and Patrick quickly recap the Reds series before diving in to the pitching matchups and keys to victory against the Yankees. The guys also talk donuts and CFL.