Baseball Central @ Noon

Blue Jays pitcher Steven Matz joins Jeff and Kevin from the Bronx to discuss the team’s current seven-game winning streak and his success since the beginning of August (4:27). Legendary Yankees play-by-play voice John Sterling stops by to chat about New York’s recent struggles, the team’s depleted bullpen, and his memories from covering Derek Jeter’s […]

It’s Walk-off Wednesday! Jeff and Kevin share their thoughts on Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction speech and the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. Former MLB GM Pat Gillick stops by to chat about today’s Hall of Fame ceremony, Walker’s Canadian roots, and Derek Jeter’s iconic career (16:04). Jeff Nelson, former MLB […]

Jeff and Kevin share their thoughts on Corey Dickerson batting leadoff for the Blue Jays on Tuesday and how the team should approach facing Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Carlos Pena, former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst, weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent resurgence, Joey Gallo’s strikeout woes, and the AL Cy […]

It’s a post-game edition of Baseball Central as the Blue Jays blank the Yankees 8-0 on Labour Day! Ben Wagner, voice of the Blue Jays, joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss Hyun-Jin Ryu exiting Monday’s game due to arm tightness, George Springer’s nagging knee injury, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s disciplined approach at the plate (4:40). […]

Jeff and Kevin share their thoughts on Alek Manoah’s effective sinker-slider combination and Sean Manaea’s recent struggles. Larry Walker (20:27), former MLB outfielder and 2021 Hall of Fame inductee, joins the show to discuss his upcoming enshrinement into Cooperstown. Blue Jays pitcher Bryan Baker (36:29) stops by to chat about his recent promotion to the […]

Jeff and Kevin discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-4 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, Steven Matz battling through five innings of two-run ball, and Jordan Romano’s maturation as a closer. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan weighs in on the early stages of MLB’s CBA talks with the MLBPA and Robbie Ray’s potential asking price in […]

It’s Walk Off Wednesday! Jeff and Kevin discuss George Springer tweaking his knee on Tuesday and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s inconsistency this season. Eduardo Perez, former MLB first baseman and current ESPN analyst, weighs in on the Blue Jays’ aggressive approach at the plate and Nate Pearson’s insertion into the Jays’ bullpen (20:12). Ben Wagner checks in […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s two-homer performance against the Orioles on Monday, George Springer’s first game back in the lineup, Brad Hand being DFA’d, and Danny Jansen’s return from injury. Atlanta Braves pitcher and Calgary native Mike Soroka (19:51) joins the show to chat about his recovery after re-tearing his Achilles, […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker host! The guys share their thoughts on Jose Berrios’ strong outing against the Tigers on Sunday, Bo Bichette rediscovering his rhythm at the plate, and George Springer’s return to the lineup. John Harper (25:58), columnist and studio analyst for SNY, joins the show to discuss the Mets’ thumbs down celebration […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the American League Wild Card race, how the Toronto Blue Jays fit in, who should be the offseason priority, and if there’s any concerns with Hyun-jin Ryu. Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray shares his thoughts on being involved in AL Cy Young award conversations, tweaks he has made to […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to last night’s Cy Young calibre performance from Robbie Ray as he struck out 14 batters in the team’s 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Later, they are joined by play-by-play voice Ben Wagner from Rogers Centre ahead of this afternoon’s series finale against Chicago with Hyun-Jin Ryu […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Jose Berrios’ struggles in his outing against the White Sox. Chicago’s pitcher Liam Hendriks joins to chat about how close the Blue Jays were to signing him in free agency, his wife’s support throughout his career, if he made any changes to his approach to pitching this year, and […]

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays winning their series opener against the White Sox and Tony La Russa’s impact on the Chicago ball club. MLB Network analyst and former first baseman Sean Casey stops by to chat about teams not producing runs with runners in scoring position, players facing pitchers who they’ve never […]

Jeff and Kevin discuss the Blue Jays falling to the Detroit Tigers in their weekend series, the top concerns in the team’s recent struggles and Miguel Cabrera’s 500th home run. Chicago White Sox radio analyst and former MLB centre fielder Darrin Jackson joins to chat about the success the team has had sitting atop of […]

Ben Ennis and Shi Davidi discuss the Blue Jays search for consistent outings from the bullpen, if we’ll see some reinforcements called up from Buffalo, and Robbie Ray’s ability to pitch deep into games. Bisons and Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson joins to chat about his return to the mound from an injury in two relief […]

Ben Ennis and Shi Davidi host! The guys share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 8-5 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday, Brad Hand’s struggles since being acquired at the trade deadline, and the team’s glaring bullpen issues. Former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons joins the show to discuss his experience managing bullpens, the importance […]

Ben Ennis and Rob Wong host! The guys share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 12-6 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday and Rafael Dolis being DFA’d by the organization. Ben Wagner, Blue Jays play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, joins the guys in studio to discuss George Springer’s latest trip to the IL, […]

Ben Ennis and Shi Davidi host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ current bullpen hierarchy and the team’s impending roster moves ahead of this week’s mini-series in Washington. Vernon Wells, former MLB outfielder and contributor to Blue Jays Central, weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent skid at the plate and Alek Manoah’s impressive rookie […]

Ben Ennis and Rob Wong host! The guys share their thoughts on the Blue Jays dropping two of three games against the Mariners over the weekend and their lingering bullpen issues. Will Middlebrooks, former MLB third baseman, 2013 World Series champion, and current CBS analyst, weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent regression at the […]

Rob Wong guest hosts with Kevin as they recap the Jays series finale against the Angels. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner talks about getting a closer look at Shohei Ohtani and why Teoscar Hernandez flies under the radar (28:30). The guys take listener text messages, looking at the optimal lineup, where Cavan Biggio and […]