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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 4-6 PM ET during the baseball season.

Latest episodes

Cleveland's Offence Peaking + Brewers vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Kevin Barker is joined by co-host Sho Alli filling in for Jeff Blair to look back at Milwaukee Brewers taking Game 1 of the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Tarik Skubal, and manager Dave Roberts juggling the lineup in hopes to create offence early, before bringing in Cleveland Guardians TV analyst and former MLB catcher Chris Gimenez (11:32). He weighs in on the team's off

12 Oct 2026 · 49 min
The Case for Aaron Boone to Return + Cleveland's Comeback

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Cleveland Guardians' 9-5 win to force a win or go home Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox before bringing in The Athletic's Ian O'Connor (12:09) to chat about the New York Yankees postseason exit, why the team won't make a change with Aaron Boone as their bench boss, if there's any other managers that would be a perfect fit in New York, the team's needs t

9 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Aaron Boone's Future + Hitting in the Postseason with Joey Votto

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to another early exit for the New York Yankees and question whether Aaron Boone will be their manager moving forward. MLB pitcher and co-host of VSiN By The Books Jensen Lewis (6:36) weighs in on the future of NY's bench boss, how a potential MLB lockout could affect their decisions, José Ramírez fighting through an injury with his Cleveland Guardians avoiding eli

8 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Yamamoto's Dominance + Aaron Boone's Game 3 Lineup Decision

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by MLB on TBS analyst Ron Darling (6:25) to chat about Alex Cora turning down the Philadelphia Phillies managerial job, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto continues to be the hardest pitcher to hit, Atlanta Braves' September success not translating in the postseason, whether the Chicago White Sox are becoming serious contenders, and Bo Bichette's first season with the Ne

7 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Yankees' Defensive Blunder + Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 2026 Postseason Debut

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the defensive blunder by the New York Yankees in their Game 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Cam Schlittler's outing, and Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable's management towards a 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Guardians. FOX Sports play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin (11:25) joins the guys to chat about the belief within the Milwaukee Brewers to make a

6 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Postseason Pitching Dominance + Rays vs. Cam Schlittler with Brian Anderson

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the weekend of post-season games including the Atlanta Braves tying their series against the Dodgers in L.A., before bringing on Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions' Chris Rose (9:29) to chat about San Diego Padres' Mason Miller's blown save against the Milwaukee Brewers and on the verge of being swept, the state of playoff pitching, if the Cleveland Guar

5 Oct 2026 · 49 min
The Last Best Player in the Postseason + Tim Dillard

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing the Atlanta Braves punching their ticket to the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers before bringing on Milwaukee Brewers TV analyst and former MLB pitcher Tim Dillard (7:42). They chat about the sustainability of power pitching and hitting through the post-season, who would be some of the x-factors on the Brewers during their series against th

2 Oct 2026 · 49 min
White Sox & Yankees Advance + Blue Jays Reliver Brendan Cellucci

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox in their AL Wild Card series, Sonny Gray's post-game comments on being pulled out of the game, Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup for the ALDS, and who has the edge between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. Then, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brendan Cellucci (15:53) chats about his September outings

1 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Ross Atkins Addresses the Big Questions

Ross Atkins (5:30) joins Blair & Barker to discuss the Blue Jays' biggest offseason priorities after a disappointing year, including the challenge of getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back to his elite level. Atkins addresses the causes behind Vladdy's struggles, the club's injury-filled campaign, Dylan Cease's first season in Toronto, Brandon Valenzuela's rise, and what lies ahead for Spencer Miles.

30 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Baseball's Biggest Rivalry Returns + Blue Jays' Offseason Blueprint

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Blair and Barker breaking down tonight's slate of Wild Card matchups, headlined by Yankees vs. Red Sox. They debate whether the rivalry still carries the same weight, Aaron Judge's absence, Giancarlo Stanton's return, and whether New York's season is a failure without a World Series appearance. Plus, is Aaron Boone on the hot seat if the Yankees fall short? Lat

29 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Season's End, Questions Ahead

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the club's biggest shortcomings and what must change heading into next year. They discuss Max Scherzer's potential final MLB start, whether the future Hall of Famer could return for one more season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sitting out the season finale. Blue Jays reporter Hazel Mae joins the show (13:10) to share stories from covering Scherzer and George Sp

28 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Closing Out a Disappointing Season + Chris Welsh

Ben Shulman (1:39) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the potential reception Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could receive from fans following his controversial comments, evaluate Jose Soriano's impact since arriving at the trade deadline, and identify the Blue Jays' biggest offseason priorities. They also debate George Springer's future with the club and whether Brett Bateman can establish himse

25 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Vladdy Addresses the Controversy + John Schneider Joins the Show!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on a disappointing Blue Jays season as the club heads into its final three games. They react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s press conference, dissect his apology, examine the factors behind his struggles, and discuss how both Vladdy and the organization can rebound next year. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show (28:03) to discuss missing the playo

25 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Will Max Scherzer Return Next Season? + Dissecting Vladdy's Comments

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Erik Kratz (0:35) to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments, how a clubhouse might react, and what Vladdy’s approach should be for last final games. They also dive into Brandon Valenzuela’s role, Max Scherzer’s future, the Blue Jays’ offseason priorities, and the playoff picture across the AL. Later, Jeff Passan (28:12) weighs in on the reaction

24 Sep 2026 · 49 min
All Eyes on Vladdy + What’s Next for the Blue Jays

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments, what they could mean for his teammates and the fan base, and whether his contract expectations are a fair explanation for his struggles. They debate how the Blue Jays should handle Vladdy over the season’s final games, the pressure he'll face moving forward, and whether he can carry a contender on his own. Later,

24 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Vladdy's Controversial Contract Comments

Following the Blue Jays' elimination from postseason contention after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the abridged edition with radio analyst Chris Leroux (1:30). They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent comments about his contract, how the clubhouse might react to it, and whether it warrents an apology to the team. Then, they look ahead and discuss whether

23 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Jays’ Vibes Plummet + AL's Least Valuable Player with Jayson Stark

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Hour 2 with Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (2:15) to discuss the mood around the Blue Jays clubhouse after last night's loss, the futures of Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith, and where Jose Berrios stands. They also dig into how John Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s relationship has evolved this year, Spencer Miles' future role, how a lockout could

22 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Blue Jays on the Brink + Red Sox Shed Chad Tracy's Interim Tag

With the Blue Jays' game rained out, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on their series-opening loss to the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Brett Bateman's injury, Pete Alonso getting the better of Tyler Rogers, Trey Yesavage's performance in his return, early impressions of José Rodríguez, what is still left to learn with five days left in the regular season, and the uncertainties clouding the

22 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Do-or-Die in Baltimore

Orioles analyst and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' penultimate series of the regular season in Baltimore (0:24). They discuss the role weather may play at Camden Yards, how pitchers deal with rain delays disrupting their routines, how the Orioles' front office will react to their disappointing year in the offseason, and Coby Mayo's star ce

21 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Cease, Vladdy and Playoff Chances All Banged Up with Thad Levine

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this edition sharing their reactions to the Blue Jays losing two of three over the weekend in Texas. They discuss the injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whether Cease will make another start this season, the Jays’ postseason chances with just six games remaining, and how the lineup needs to change this offseason. Then, Jeff and Kevin welcome former

21 Sep 2026 · 49 min