Blue Jays Talk

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Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after ever game and fielding listener texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy at 10am-12pm.

  • 26 minutes 35 seconds
    Dodgers Sign Tucker, Mets Sign Bo, and What It Means for the Jays

    Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are in for an offseason edition to react to Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets signing Bo Bichette, and what it means for the Blue Jays. They start with Bo and what the Jays' lineup will look like without their long-time shortstop and his fit at third base with the Mets. Then, they discuss where the Jays may turn for an impact bat, how aggressively they should approach Cody Bellinger's market, and whether adding to the bullpen is a higher priority at this point. Finally, Blake and Kevin look at Cardinals' infielder Brendan Donovan as a potential trade target, and where the Jays stand in an improved AL East if their offseason work is now complete.

    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.

    16 January 2026, 7:42 pm
  • 59 minutes 26 seconds
    What's Next for Blue Jays in a Post-Tucker World ft. Adnan Virk

    Kyle Tucker has reportedly signed with the Dodgers for a four-year, $240-million deal - after going down to the wire (again) with LA, what does Toronto do next? Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi debate whether or not the Jays truly missed out on the services of the four-time All-Star or if they dodged a bullet with the monster price tag. They also read listener texts (25:07) on what the next move should be for the Jays - is it time for a pivot to Cody Bellinger, or should the Jays more seriously consider bringing back Bo Bichette? Plus, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (39:43) stops by to discuss the mega-deal, weighs in on Bo vs. Bellinger, and chats the Dodgers' status as the new 'evil empire'.

     

    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.

    16 January 2026, 3:25 pm
  • 33 minutes 19 seconds
    Getting to Know Okamoto ft. Justin Smoak + Jim Duquette on Pursuit of Tucker

    What can we expect from the newest member of the Blue Jays in Kazuma Okamoto? Former Yomiuri Giant - and former Blue Jays first baseman - Justin Smoak (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff on his one-time teammate, playing in Japan, and how he viewed a terrific run for the Jays in 2025. Afterwards, Sho and Jesse are joined by SiriusXM MLB Radio analyst and former MLB GM Jim Duquette (12:54) to discuss his recent X post regarding the pursuit of Kyle Tucker, what could be next for Bo Bichette, and where he sees next year's offseason going as well.

     

    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.

    8 January 2026, 9:36 pm
  • 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Welcome to Toronto, Kazuma Okamoto

    Jeff Blair and Sho Alli listen in on the Toronto Blue Jays' newest addition, Kazumo Okamoto's press conference. They follow up with their thoughts on the move, a discussion on what the six-time NPB All-Star brings to the lineup, and a projection of what comes next in the Blue Jays' offseason, including where the team stands in Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker's market.

    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.

    6 January 2026, 8:02 pm
  • 29 minutes 4 seconds
    Jays Add Six-Time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto

    The Blue Jays have officially announced their signing of six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal! Jeff Blair (3:30) stops by Sportsnet Today with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein to break down the signing, and what it means for the Blue Jays going forward from an alignment perspective and in free agency. Plus, what is the landscape of MLB as the off-season continues? Afterwards, Yahoo Sports' Jordan Shusterman (17:52) joins for a deeper dive on Okamoto's play in NPB and how that will transition to MLB, and what it means for the Jays now that they have made a big splash in the international signing market.

     

    Jordan's piece on Okamoto: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/blue-jays-finally-land-a-japanese-star-with-kazuma-okamoto--but-where-does-he-fit-on-the-roster-235314924.html

     

    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.

    5 January 2026, 9:33 pm
  • 37 minutes 12 seconds
    Jays Sign KBO MVP Cody Ponce ft. Jon Morosi + Shi Davidi

    The Blue Jays have reportedly reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce, who was named KBO MVP last season - what does this mean for the starting rotation? MLB Network's Jon Morosi (1:49) stops by the FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Sho Alli to break down why fans should be excited and what this means for people like José Berríos or Trey Yesavage when the regular season arrives, and gets into the evolving closer market around baseball as well. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (21:31) discusses Ponce's stuff and whether or not it will play when he returns to MLB, and what this means for other pieces of business as the Jays off-season rolls on.

     

    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.

    3 December 2025, 3:10 pm
  • 49 minutes 29 seconds
    Jays Bolster Rotation as Dylan Cease Signs in Toronto

    Dylan Cease has reportedly signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays! Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi take your calls and texts, and get into what this means for the team's rotation both next season and in the long-term - what it could look like with Cease pitching in front of a stellar Jays defence? Plus, they discuss what this means for the rest of the offseason - could more big money deals still be in the cards moving forward, whether that's Bo Bichette or someone else?

     

    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.

    27 November 2025, 8:11 pm
  • 36 minutes 29 seconds
    Jays Draw Attention at GM Meetings in Vegas ft. Ben Nicholson-Smith

    The MLB GM Meetings are well underway in Las Vegas, and with a lot of offseason shopping to be done, where do the Blue Jays stand with the biggest free agents? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith joins Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi from the lobby of the Cosmopolitan Hotel to discuss the Jays and how they are perceived with other teams around the league (1:25). Afterwards, Sho and Daniele discuss the prospects of bringing back Bo Bichette, and where the Jays could dabble with the free agent market for starting pitchers. Plus, John Schneider finished second in voting for AL Manager of the Year - was it a snub (31:19)?

     

    Ben and Shi's Article: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-drawing-early-attention-at-gm-meetings-theyre-in-every-market/

     

    Ben on starting pitching: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/pitching-appears-to-be-emerging-as-blue-jays-winter-priority/

     

    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.

    12 November 2025, 9:57 pm
  • 19 minutes 41 seconds
    Shane Bieber Opts In for 2026

    With the news that Shane Bieber has exercised his $16-million player option for 2026, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein. They get into reasons why he might opt in, what it says about his own abilities, whether or not the strong clubhouse culture played a role in the decision, and what it means for the starting rotation going forward into the off-season.

     

    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.

    5 November 2025, 9:44 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    A Special Jays Year Ends in Heartbreak + Incoming Offseason Plans

    On a special Monday afternoon edition of Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a final look back at Game 7 of the World Series, and takes your texts on the ending for the 2025 Blue Jays. He chats with Daniele Franceschi (6:02), Jesse Rubinoff (27:24), Zach Worden (52:33), and Ian Harrison (1:19:21) to get their thoughts on the final game of the season, and to look ahead at what's next. They get into the future of Bo Bichette, whether or not Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Chris Bassitt (among others) will return, and what the starting rotation could look like in 2026, including specific free agents that could make an impact in Toronto. Plus, if there is a lockout looming in 2027, could the Jays spend more cash this coming offseason with the future of the sport a little more uncertain than usual?

     

    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.

    3 November 2025, 8:36 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    JTP: Saying Goodbye to the 2025 Blue Jays

    Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 7 and are joined by Dan Shulman (27:07), Shi Davidi (49:49) and Ben Shulman (1:09:26) to reflect on the season, crucial moments of the postseason run and look at tough roster decisions ahead for the front office, including whether Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber, among others, will be back with the franchise.

    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 affiliate.

    3 November 2025, 5:02 pm
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