Shows / Blair & Barker
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.
Episodes
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Cole Carlon Scouting Report with Jeremy Accardo
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 series-opening win over the Rays in Tampa. They discuss Alejandro Kirk returning to his…
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The Blue Jays' Chase and The Rays' Hold
Former MLB pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays TV analyst Brian Anderson (2:03) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how pitcher Nick Martinez has found…
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Touring the Rays' Underground City with President Erik Neander
Jeff Blair returns alongside Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss why the Jays' keys to success starts on the…
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The Open Spot in the Rotation + Rays Preview
Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker begin the second hour discussing what Brett Bateman has brought to the lineup, Charles McAdoo's hard-hitting abilities, José…
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Wild Card Within Reach, Can the Jays Sustain It?
Ben Ennis, filling in for Jeff Blair, and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the New York Yankees. They…
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Gerrit Cole vs. Shane Bieber with Ben Shulman & Suzyn Waldman
Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (2:55) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the confidence John Schneider and the coaching staff have in putting…
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Nine-Game Gauntlet Begins + Jays' Post-Deadline Bump with John Schneider
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' crucial upcoming stretch, starting with a weekend set against the New York Yankees. They discuss the…
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Where Paul Sewald Fits + Becoming a Submariner with Tyler Rogers
Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (1:34) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the team's resurgence since the trade deadline, where…
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Wild Card Fever in Toronto + Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox to pull closer in the American League's Wild Card race. They discuss the…
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Rejuvenated Blue Jays + The Fourth Out with Kevin Pillar & Bobby Valentine
Blue Jays Central analyst and former MLB outfielder Kevin Pillar (1:15) joins Jeff and Kevin to weigh in on the 'fourth out' rule, how Dylan Cease's delivery…
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Opening the Rule Book + Dodgers' Dip with Alanna Rizzo
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Boston Red Sox, and they discuss the strange 'fourth out' rule at…
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Why the Tigers Made a Mistake + Red Sox Series Preview with Lou Merloni
The Athletic's and co-host of the Starkville Podcast Jayson Stark (1:09) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the Boston Red Sox's turnaround on both end of the…
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Jays Fun Again? + Back Leg Line!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series win over the Philadelphia Phillies. They discuss the team's recent resilience in…
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Brett Bateman Gets the Call and Cease's Dominance with John Schneider
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:21) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss calling up outfielder and Jays' 20th ranked prospect Brett…
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Soriano Set for Jays Debut + State of the Phillies with Ruben Amaro Jr.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. They discuss how the Jays can attack Phillies starter…
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Increased Pitching Roles + Deadline Prospect Report
Blue Jays analyst and former MLB catcher Caleb Joseph (2:49) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about post-trade deadline clubhouse environment during his career…
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Inside the Jays' Deadline Strategy with Ross Atkins + Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Houston Astros before welcoming ESPN insider Jeff Passan (5:38) to help…
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2026 Trade Deadline Wrap-Up with Shi Davidi and Jon Morosi
With the 2026 MLB trade deadline in the books, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' moves, grade Ross Atkins' performance, and react to the…
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Blue Jays Trade Varsho and Hoffman + Spencer Arrighetti Scouting Report
On the second hour of the trade deadline edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker touch on the future of the Blue Jays' starting rotation, Max Scherzer's second…
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Threading the Deadline Needle + NL Arms Race
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the first of their three-hour trade deadline special with a look-back on the Blue Jays' deals so far, including Kevin…
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Final Series Before the Trade Deadline with John Schneider
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:11) joins the guys to chat about approaching the last series before the trade deadline as business as usual, his…
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Could the Phillies Be the Jays' Best Trade Match?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' final series ahead of the trade deadline, a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals. They discuss…
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Clubhouse Dynamics with Lance Lynn + Uncertain Jays Deadline
Co-host of Cardinal Territory and World Series Champion, Lance Lynn (5:00) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the St. Louis based-team's record…
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'The Betrayal of Ohtani' + Skubal Sweepstakes Heat Up
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the off-day edition with the latest trade buzz ahead of the deadline, including Tarik Skubal being linked to the LA Dodgers…
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The Blue Jays' Trade Market with Jeff Passan and Erik Kratz
Following the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Nationals to clinch the series, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome former MLB catcher and host of 'Four Territory'…
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Selling High or Low with Chris Leroux
Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux (0:18) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Max Scherzer's first start since coming off…
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Moving on From a World Series Roster with Mike Rizzo
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening win against the Washington Nationals and discuss Max Scherzer's return, Jeff Hoffman and…
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The Reality of a Looming Deadline with Kevin Pillar & Kevin Frandsen
Former Blue Jay, current Blue Jays Central analyst and host of Blue Bird Territory Kevin Pillar (2:48) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss dealing…
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Tracking the Jays' Trade Chips with Bob Nightengale
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week by teeing up the Blue Jays' series against the Washington Nationals, with Max Scherzer returning to the mound in the…
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Trade Targets on the Blue Jays Roster + Behind the Red Sox's Streak
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the news of Addison Barger out for the rest of the season with a scheduled surgery on his elbow before bringing in MLB…
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Taking A Win into Fenway with John Schneider
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. They discuss Brandon Valenzuela being left off the lineup in…
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Is It Possible to Save the 2026 Blue Jays Season?
Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins the show (3:50) to share his thoughts on whether the 2026 roster can get back on track, if defensive slumps are…
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Gausman's No-Trade List + Back Leg Line!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Rays. Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin stops by (6:42) to discuss the Rays'…
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Rays' Contention + Most Disappointing Teams in 2026
Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (0:43) looks at the team's trade deadline options, the potential last start for Kevin Gausman in Toronto, the…
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Trade Deadline Look-Ahead with Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss to open their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss the team becoming a 'tough…
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Remembering Legendary Blue Jays Reliever Duane Ward
Todd Stottlemyre (3:08), two-time World Series champion pitcher with the Blue Jays, reflects on the life and career of his former teammate Duane Ward, his…
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Time for a Roster Shake-Up?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series loss to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. They discuss Shane…
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Francisco Lindor Trade Market + John Schneider's Post-Break Roster Updates
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin their second hour listening to Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of their first series…
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All-Star Week Reflections + Keys to a Second-Half Turnaround in Toronto
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back after the MLB All-Star break! They take stock of the Blue Jays as they begin the second half before welcoming White Sox…
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Okamoto's Success with Madison Shipman + Back-Leg Line!
Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman (1:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to look at the importance of their final series before the All-Star break, Shane…
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Stopping in San Diego Before the Break with John Schneider
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays trading Tommy Nance to the Twins before they welcome Hall of Fame closer and Padres executive Trevor Hoffman…
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State of the Trade Market with Jon Morosi and Jeff Passan
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker in the second hour of the off-day edition. They look ahead to the All-Star game and…
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Cease's Near No-Hitter, Vlad Jr. Hitting Carryover and Home Run Props
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' 10-0 shutout series win on the road against the Giants, Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, whether the momentum…
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Benefits of the All-Star Break + Managing Slumps with Bruce Bochy
MLB Network's Sean Casey (0:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the Blue Jays' recent stretch and whether they still have a chance at making a…
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Tough Decisions Nearing the Break + All-Star Louis Varland
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Giants in San Francisco, if the team would have reconsidered 'running it back' after…
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What's Wrong with the Giants? + Jensen Lewis
Former pitcher and MLB Network Radio host Jensen Lewis (0:45) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They discuss the Marlins' decision…
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The Blue Jays Are Not Good Enough
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap a disappointing weekend series for the Blue Jays in Seattle, the offence going quiet, and why that could dictate the…
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Sizing Up the Mariners with Aaron Goldsmith and Dan Shulman
Ahead of the Blue Jays series-opener in Seattle, Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (0:58) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. They discuss the…
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The Second Home in Seattle + Lead-Off Decisions with John Schneider
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin their Friday edition discussing the Blue Jays' upcoming road series against the Seattle Mariners, game plans for Dylan Cease…
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American League Pillow Fight with Jeff Passan + Back Leg Line!
ESPN insider Jeff Passan (2:51) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on Hour 2 of the off-day edition to weigh in on the Jays' disappointing June, who they should…
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Building Off of Canada Day Win + Sean Keys' to Success
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays' 9-3 win on Canada Day over the New York Mets, promising swings from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the…
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The Vladdy Conversation with Terry Collins and Kevin Pillar
Former Mets manager Terry Collins (4:00) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following the Jays' series-opening win over the Mets. Terry weighs in on whether…
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Jays Snap the Skid in Bo's Emotional Return
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Mets to open the series and snap a six-game losing streak. They discuss Trey…
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Bichette's Mets Tenure + Struggles Against Starters with Joe Siddall
SportsNet New York's John Harper (2:03) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza with interim Andy Green stepping…
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Jays in Turmoil as Bo Makes Toronto Return
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' series against the Mets as Bo Bichette makes his return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays being swept by…
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Finding a Fix for Vladdy with Jeff Passan and Bret Boone
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:34) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the final hour of the week. They discuss the New York Mets firing Carlos…
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Welcome to the Show, Sean Keys + John Schneider
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show reacting to the news of the Blue Jays calling up left-handed power-hitting prospect Sean Keys to the main roster, if…
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MLB Labour Talk with Jon Morosi + Double Dose of Texas in Toronto
MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following the most recent round of meetings between MLB and the MLBPA. They discuss how the labour…
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Big Mistakes, Big Impact Against Astros
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros, the decision to go for a pick-off play from Jeff Hoffman…
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Pitching Questions with Dan Shulman and Ricky Romero
Jeff Blair is solo on the second hour, and he kicks it off with Sportsnet's voice of the Blue Jays, Dan Shulman (1:10). They discuss Trey Yesavage's…