Blair & Barker

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.

Blair & Barker is a sports podcast hosted by Sportsnet, with 600 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sportsnet hosts Blair & Barker, a sports show with 600 episodes published.

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  The Last Best Player in the Postseason + Tim Dillard

  Oct 2, 202650 min

  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 the San Diego Padres, Brice Turang's ability to drive in multiple runs, and how batters would attack Jacob Misiorowski. Then, ESPN and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan joins the guys (30:47) to touch on the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays' matchup, Seattle Mariners firing manager Dan Wilson and who would be the perfect fit to replace him, why the Houston Astros could be in a long-term rebuild, if the Philadelphia Phillies' competitive window has closed, and who's the best player in the playoffs after PCA and the Cubs were eliminated.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  White Sox & Yankees Advance + Blue Jays Reliver Brendan Cellucci

  Oct 1, 202650 min

  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 with the team, witnessing his minor league teammates get called up, his conversation with Max Scherzer, the changes in his pitching from being released by the Red Sox to signing with the Jays, and his end of season conversations with Pete Walker and John Schneider. Then, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson joins the guys (31:03) to discuss how MLB teams would adjust to a potential salary cap in the next CBA, why he thinks the Rays are still the best team in the AL, the use of analytics in the postseason, and what's next for the Red Sox.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Ross Atkins Addresses the Big Questions

  Sep 30, 202650 min

  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. He also weighs in on John Schneider's season, the need for veteran leadership, and whether lockout uncertainty could impact the team's approach to free agency. Later, Shi Davidi (29:55) reacts to the front office's end-of-season press conference and examines whether the organization has the right plan to help Vladdy rediscover his game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Baseball's Biggest Rivalry Returns + Blue Jays' Offseason Blueprint

  Sep 29, 202650 min

  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? Later, Jon Morosi (9:41) shares his final thoughts on the Blue Jays' disappointing year, lays out an offseason to-do list, and discusses potential targets in free agency. Then, Lou Merloni joins the show (31:37) to tee up Yankees-Red Sox and weigh in on whether Chad Tracy is ready for his first postseason game at Yankee Stadium. The guys also preview Cubs-Padres and explain why it's time for San Diego to start delivering in October. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Season's End, Questions Ahead

  Sep 28, 202649 min

  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 Springer throughout their careers, revisit Springer's tenure in Toronto, and examine the biggest challenges faced by John Schneider this season. Plus, Hazel discusses her new book Before I Let You Go: My Life in Broadcasting, Baseball & Beyond , before the conversation shifts around MLB, including Dan Wilson's future in Seattle and a preview of the upcoming postseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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