The World Baseball Classic was electric, and the Toronto Blue Jays were right in the middle of it! ️️

This week on the podcast, we are coming to you LIVE from Florida! Craig is officially boots-on-the-ground in Dunedin for the final week of Spring Training, bringing you all the inside updates as the boys get ready for Opening Day.

Ari Shapiro joins the JBW Bar Room tonight to discuss the heavy Blue Jays presence across the WBC rosters. How will that high-stakes, international playoff experience translate to the 162-game grind? We are breaking it all down. A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand - for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh under the Florida sun!

Pull up a bar stool, grab a cold beverage, and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat!

Tune in LIVE every Wednesday @ 7 PM EST 4PM PST.

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Pull up a bar stool, Blue Jays fans! We are celebrating a massive milestone in the JBW Bar Room tonight! The Toronto Blue Jays are officially celebrating their 50th season, which means they have been calling Dunedin, Florida their Spring Training home for half a century. To help us honor this Major League accomplishment, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Steven Sandbergen from the City Council of Dunedin to the show!

We are diving deep into the 50-year history between the Jays and the city, sharing stories from the epic 2025 American League Championship parties, and getting the boots-on-the-ground perspective of the current talent down in the 2026 camp. Tonight's Lineup: 50 Years of History: The incredible relationship between the Blue Jays and Dunedin since 1977. The 2025 Dunedin Watch Parties: Looking back at the fun and celebrations from last year's World Series run.

2026 Camp Updates:

• Who is standing out and bringing the heat in Spring Training right now.
• Live Q&A: Answering your questions in the live chat!

A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co., Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh this Spring Training! Make sure to check them out for the most comfortable, well-fitting gear in the game.

Also grab your favorite beverage and swig for the fences with us! Pick up your discounted Dugout Mug at DugoutMugs.com/birdwatching for 25% off

SUBSCRIBE to the Jay Bird Watching channel for live Bar Room style baseball hangouts, weekly Blue Jays news, and the best baseball community on Blue Jays Podcasting. Hit the LIKE button if you are ready for the 2026 season!

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The JBW Bar Room is officially open!

As the Toronto Blue Jays ramp up for the 2026 MLB season, we are getting the ultimate inside scoop on how the boys get physically ready for the 162-game grind. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara to the show!

Anthony is right in the middle of everything down in Florida, and he is joining us to talk about the world of MLB athletic training, how players prep for Opening Day, and the amazing features of the state-of-the-art Player Development Complex in Dunedin.

A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh this Spring Training!

Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get those questions ready for the live chat. Let's talk some baseball!

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Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs ️

Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open!

Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs!

Kris is joining us to share the incredible origin story behind the original baseball bat mug and geek out over baseball collectibles.

Tonight's Lineup:

Spring Training Updates: The latest news and notes from Blue Jays camp.

The Dugout Mugs Story: How a crazy idea in a college dugout turned into a $50M+ baseball brand.

Collectibles Chat: Talking gear, memorabilia, and what makes the ultimate baseball fan cave.

Have your questions and stories ready for the live chat!

LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST

#BaseballMemorabilia #FanCave @DugoutMugs #BlueJays #Baseball #SpringTraining #collectibles

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Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️

This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company.

In this episode:

🔹 Dunedin Updates: What we saw from picture day and the first days of full squad drills.

🔹 Spring Training Bold Predictions.

🔹 Live Q&A: We are taking your stories and answering your questions live on air.

Grab a cold one and pull up a stool. The chat is going to be 🔥.

📺 LIVE TONIGHT @ 7 PM EST. Link in bio!

#BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BaseballIsBack @JBirdyBaseballCo #Toronto #MLB #Baseball #Podcast

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It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same.

Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend.

In this episode:

🔹 The evolution of Buck's style & voice.

🔹 Rance's reaction to the retirement news.

🔹 A final toast to the "Voice of the Franchise."

Tune in LIVE at 7:00 PM EST and have your voice heard. Pull up a bar stool and raise a glass to the voice of the franchise and Blue Jays summer nights, Buck Martinez!

#ThankYouBuck #BlueJays #Toronto #Baseball #MLB #Broadcaster #RanceMulliniks

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Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️

Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our newest star Kazuma Okamoto defending the title with Team Japan, the Jays are going to be playing high-intensity baseball before Opening Day even hits.

We discuss:

- Vladdy’s Return: Why playing for the DR could unlock an MVP start to the season.

- The Okamoto Factor: Getting our first look at the new third baseman on the world stage.

* The "WBC Bump": Will playing in playoff-atmosphere games in March lead to a "Red Hot" start in April?

Join Liz and Jason in the Bar Room as they break down the rosters and make their tournament predictions!

📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST

#BlueJays #WBC2026 #WorldBaseballClassic #VladdyJr #TeamDominicana #TeamJapan #KazumaOkamoto #MLB #Toronto #Baseball #SpringTraining #WBC

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How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic?

We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development.

In this episode:

⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach.

⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop raw talent in the Dominican Summer League.

⚾️His advice to young ball players and more

🗣️ Blue Jays News: We break down the latest headlines.

Grab a bar stool, maybe an extra pint, and join the conversation right here in the unofficial Blue Jays bar room chat! 🍻

📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST

Proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company - Canada's Baseball Brand

#BlueJays #BaseballCoach #DSL #FutureStars #BaseballDevelopment #HittingCoach #MiLB #MinotState #DreamJob #Podcast

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The sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️

Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on re-signing Bo Bichette. We get Taylor’s reaction to the news and discuss where the team goes from here without their star shortstop.

Plus, we down the "Spring Training Lifestyle." We discuss the best spots to hang out in Dunedin, FL, the magic of Spring baseball, and what it’s actually like to be down south when the team reports.

Grab a stool and join us in the Bar Room chat! 🍹⚾️

#BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BoBichette #MLB #Baseball #Toronto #Podcast @Taylor.Belford

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Spring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11. 🔊

We are live in the Bar Room with Shane Told (Lead Singer of Silverstein) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays team that looks ready to run it back to the World Series. The front office has been busy, the roster is nearly set, and the anticipation for the 2026 season is at an all-time high. Let's go!

Shane brings his "fan-first" passion to the show as we discuss:

🎙️The Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette Signings.

🎙️The biggest storylines heading into Dunedin.

🎙️Expectations for the new-look lineup.

🎙️How it feels to watch the Jays as a touring musician.

Don't miss this collision of rock and heavy hitting!

Catch us LIVE! 🍺

Have your voice heard in the chat.

📅 LIVE 1/16 @ 7 PM EST / 4PM PST

#Silverstein #ShaneTold #BlueJays #Emo #Rock #Baseball #Toronto #BlueJays #Podcast

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The most competitive division in baseball just got scarier. 😱

This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we are joined by the fantastic Jonna Perlinger of Babe's Babe Media (@babesbabes_baseball) to break down the escalation in the American League East. Every single team has reloaded this offseason, and we are staring down the barrel of a historic 5-team melee to crown a victor.

In this episode:

-The Arms Race: How the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, and Red Sox improved (and how the Jays match up).

-The Rivalries: Which matchups are going to be must-watch TV in 2026?

-The Verdict: Can five teams really contend for one title?

Grab your favorite beverage and tune in. The rivalry talk starts NOW. 🔗 Link in Bio.

Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. 🧢

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#MLB #Baseball #Podcast #Toronto #BlueJays #SpringTraining @jbirdybaseballco

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