Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal

Richard Griffin and Mal Romanin talk baseball, sports and life. They discuss their mutual love of baseball and how it is they arrived at the point in their lives, teaming up for Exit Philosophy. A large dose of Blue Jays talk, where nothing is off limits with honest opinions and smart suggestions for making things better in sports and life.

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal is a sports podcast hosted by Rich Griffin and Mal Romanin, with 162 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rich Griffin and Mal Romanin hosts Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal, a sports show with 162 episodes published.

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  Can the Blue Jays Make the Playoffs? Toronto's Wild Card Chances & Ross Atkins Grade

  Aug 18, 20261h 5m

  The Toronto Blue Jays enter the final 36 games of the MLB season in a seven-team race for the final American League Wild Card spot. What are the Jays' realistic playoff chances, are they better after the trade deadline, and how should Ross Atkins be graded for his unique approach as both buyers and sellers? Would an 81-win, .500 season be enough for Blue Jays fans? Plus, we discuss Tommy John's Hall of Fame case, Ricky Tiedemann's future, Brett Bateman's potential, and the Blue Jays' playoff push on this week's Exit Philosophy. #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #Sports #BaseballPodcasts INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Tommy John RIP 7:58 Jays' Wild Card Hopes 10:54 The Tropicana Field Curse 12:44 Are the Final 30 Games Easy? 14:41 The Math Problem 16:07 Is .500 Good Enough? 17:17 Fixing the Offense 19:44 Ranking the 7 Wild Card Contenders 22:01 2025 vs. 2026 Jays 33:33 Who Is Brett Bateman? 37:27 What Is an MLB "Gruelling" Schedule? 45:09 Grading Ross Atkins' Trade Deadline 50:24 Tiedemann, Estrada & Jays' Farm System ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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  Rich and Mal Are Back! Breaking Down the Trade Deadline, Blue Jays Season and Next Steps

  Aug 11, 202659 min

  The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a critical stretch of the MLB season, and Griff and Mal break down everything surrounding the Jays' playoff push. After a controversial "fourth out" play against the Boston Red Sox, the guys explain one of baseball's most confusing rules, why the umpires got the call right, and how the Blue Jays' defense ultimately cost them a run in an important game. Exit Philosophy also takes an in-depth look at the Blue Jays' MLB Trade Deadline moves, including the impact those additions have on Toronto's luxury tax situation, the current Wild Card race, and the team's plans for 2027 and beyond. With Toronto chasing the third American League Wild Card spot, Griff and Mal examine how realistic a Blue Jays playoff run really is. The Jays would need to put together a 42-game stretch at a winning pace they have yet to match at any point this season. Can Toronto make the push, and what would it take to get there? Plus, the guys wrap up the episode with a look at the Niagara Ironbacks' successful second season, as the team narrowly missed the playoffs after overcoming a difficult inaugural year. Topics include: Toronto Blue Jays, Blue Jays playoff push, MLB Trade Deadline, Blue Jays trade deadline, American League Wild Card, MLB luxury tax, fourth out rule, Blue Jays vs Red Sox, Blue Jays defense, Toronto Blue Jays 2027, Blue Jays roster, MLB playoffs, Niagara Ironbacks and Exit Philosophy. INDEX: 0:00 - Return to the Pod 0:43 - Confusion in Blue Jays and Red Sox Game 6:00 - Continued Concerns with the Bullpen 6:50 - Trade Deadline Strategy.. Did They Get It Right? 15:43 - How did the Blue Jays get here in 2026 + Vlads Performance 21:30 - Trade Deadline Moves Analyzed 29:45 - 2027 Rotation 39:05 - MLB Playoff Picture 49:10 - Judging John Schneider 51:50 - Ironbacks Season Review from GM and Manager 57:15 - Final thoughts #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #VladimirGuerreroJr #MaxScherzer #GeorgeSpringer #AlejandroKirk #MLBPodcast #BaseballPodcast #BlueJaysNation #ExitPhilosophy #MLBTradeDeadline #TorontoSports #BaseballAnalysis #JaysTalk ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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  Blue Jays Concerns Growing? Max Scherzer and Vlad Guerrero Jr Struggles

  Jun 10, 202659 minS0

  <p>The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier, but new questions continue to emerge. Max Scherzer's long-awaited return to the rotation didn't go as planned, raising concerns about what the future Hall of Famer can realistically provide down the stretch.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles remain a major talking point among Blue Jays fans. Can Vlad rediscover his elite form? And after another inconsistent stretch, should George Springer continue to be an everyday player in Toronto's lineup?</p> <p>On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the biggest surprises and disappointments of...

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  Blue Jays Concerns Growing? Max Scherzer and Vlad Guerrero Jr Struggles

  Jun 10, 202659 min

  The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier, but new questions continue to emerge. Max Scherzer's long-awaited return to the rotation didn't go as planned, raising concerns about what the future Hall of Famer can realistically provide down the stretch. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles remain a major talking point among Blue Jays fans. Can Vlad rediscover his elite form? And after another inconsistent stretch, should George Springer continue to be an everyday player in Toronto's lineup? On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the biggest surprises and disappointments of the Blue Jays season so far. From unexpected contributors to underperforming stars, they examine why Toronto's list of concerns has grown for a team with playoff aspirations. They also discuss: Max Scherzer's return and what it means for the rotation Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing struggles George Springer's role moving forward The Blue Jays' biggest surprises and disappointments Whether Toronto needs another high-leverage bullpen arm Yimi Garcia's potential return The catching situation between Alejandro Kirk, Tyler Heineman, and Brandon Valenzuela What the Blue Jays need to do to stay in the playoff race If you're a Toronto Blue Jays fan looking for in-depth analysis, roster discussion, trade deadline talk, and the latest MLB news, this episode is for you. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #VladimirGuerreroJr #MaxScherzer #GeorgeSpringer #AlejandroKirk #MLBPodcast #BaseballPodcast #BlueJaysNation #ExitPhilosophy #MLBTradeDeadline #TorontoSports #BaseballAnalysis #JaysTalk ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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  Blue Jays and Marlins Series Recap

  May 27, 202612 minS0

  <p>Griff recaps the latest series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins, breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, key takeaways, and what's next for Toronto as the MLB season heats up. #BlueJays #Marlins #MLB #TorontoBlueJays</p> <p>-------------------------------</p> <p >Make the call – Sauced or Smoked</p> <p >With the 2026 hockey playoffs in full swing, here's a chance to show your puck loyalty in a decidedly delicious and unmistakeable way, courtesy of BetMGM Canada. Check out the showdown in the east and tell us your personal choice – Carolina or Montreal – by choosing Carolina BBQ or Montreal Smoked Meat...

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