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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Jays Under the Microscope + Dan Shulman
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Dan Shulman to dig into what’s fueling the Blue Jays’ struggles, including unexpected defensive issues and John…
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AL Slow Starters, Umpire-ABS Communication & John Gibbons!
John Gibbons, bench coach for the Los Angeles Angels, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how the role has changed in the modern game. The former…
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Blue Jay Bats Silenced in Sweep + Jon Morosi
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss Wednesday afternoon in Tampa Bay, completing a three-game sweep. They take a closer look at…
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In the Hitting Lab with David Popkins + Kevin Pillar!
David Popkins, Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the state of the team. David discusses his work to get the…
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The Rays' Way with Marc Topkin
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show breaking down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Rays including Eric Lauer's issues in the first inning and how…
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Arjun Nimmala Gets Promoted + Jays Return to the Trop
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Vancouver Canadians' Jose Mayorga (3:11) to chat about the promotion of No. 3 prospect in the Blue Jays organization…
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Schneider Starting to Lose Patience + Shi Davidi
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' split series against the Minnesota Twins. They discuss John Schneider's decision to bench Tyler…
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State of the Squad with John Schneider + Thad Levine!
Blue Jays Manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker for his weekly chat! Skip shares the latest on José Berríos and Addison Barger as they…
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April Ends With an L + Paul Molitor!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss in the series opener against the Twins. They break down what went wrong for Kevin…
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Twins Preview with Former Catchers Anthony Recker & Joe Siddall
Former MLB catcher and current MLB Network analyst Anthony Recker (3:21) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the identity of the 2026 Minnesota…
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April MLB Reflections with Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays' series against the Minnesota Twins after an 8-1 win over the Red Sox. They discuss the bullpen's…
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The Roundtable with Shulman & Leroux!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame episode setting up this afternoon's rubber match at Rogers Centre. They discuss George Springer's activation…
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Worst-Case Scenarios for the Mets, Phillies and Red Sox
Host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB president David Samson (1:02) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about seeing a team with high expectations…
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Trey Day + Phillies Fire Thomson
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Philadelphia Phillies cutting ties with Rob Thomson and naming Don Mattingly interim manager after a 9-19 start. Then…
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Max Scherzer on the IL + Kevin Gausman's Longevity
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Baseball Today's Chris Rose (3:48) to chat about the worst start to the New York Mets' season, his recent…
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Bullpen Hierarchy + Red Sox Staff Overhaul
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series win over the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss Max Scherzer's inconsistent…
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Bullpen Options & Glimpse of the 2026 Identity with John Schneider
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share some injury updates on George Springer, Trey Yesavage and more, why…
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Gearing Up for the Guardians with Chris Gimenez
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss the Guardians' start to the season, whether…
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Mets Snap the Slide + Jason Kipnis!
Anthony McCarron, Mets analyst for SNY, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to detail the latest news around the team after snapping their 12-game losing streak…
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What Schneider Learned From the World Series with Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 7-3 loss in their series finale against the LA Angels. They discuss the signs that the offence…
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Dylan Cease & Searching for a Sweep!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's pregame edition of Blair and Barker with a chance for the Blue Jays to sweep away the Angels! They dive into last…
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Player-Manager Relationship with Kevin Pillar + Facing the Noise with Jordan Romano
Former outfielder and Blue Jays Central analyst Kevin Pillar (2:19) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about Vlad Jr. heating up at the plate, what…
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Vladdy Breaks Through in Jays/Angels Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 win to kick off their series against the Los Angeles Angels. They discuss Jeff Hoffman's…
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Canadian, Marlins' Liam Hicks' Hot Start + Vintage Mike Trout
Miami Marlins catcher and first baseman, as well as Toronto native Liam Hicks (0:43) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his hot start of the 2026…
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Can Jays Build on Their Offensive Outburst in Arizona?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which included a 10-run outburst in the finale…
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Ninth Inning Options with John Schneider + Padres Record Sale
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:56) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about using Braydon Fisher as the opening pitcher in their first game…
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Opting for an Opener + Clubhouse Expectations
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They discuss the decision to opt for an opener…
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Why Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Wants an MLB Team
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker bring in Vancouver's mayor, Ken Sim (13:50), to chat about how far along the city is in their plan to bid for an MLB franchise, why…
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Okamoto's Infielding + Should Hoffman Still Close?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening win over the Milwaukee Brewers. They discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save, Louis…
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Brewers Scouting Report + Vancouver Wants an MLB Team
MLB Network's Jon Morosi (0:54) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his thoughts on the Vancouver mayor Ken Sim calling to launch a bid to bring an MLB…
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Around the Rotation with Pete Walker
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They discuss whether the Jays should mix up the batting…
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Buck Martinez Returns! + Slow Starts Across the League
Host of Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions, Chris Rose (1:10) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the slow starts from American League's star…
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Jays Drop Another Series as Injured List Grows
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series against the Minnesota Twins. They discuss concerning starts from Max Scherzer…
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Ejections, Defensive Mistakes and Injury Updates with John Schneider
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:25) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the outcome from their series rematch against the L.A. Dodgers…
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Sizing Up the Twins
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Minnesota Twins. Dan Shulman stops by (3:31) to discuss how the Jays can…
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In the Batter's Box with Sean Casey + The Bosses of the Bronx
Sean Casey, former big leaguer and host of The Mayor's Office podcast, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about finding your rhythm as a hitter in…
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Jays Snap the Skid
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the off-day edition with a look back on the Blue Jays' win over the Dodgers to avoid a sweep and snap a six-game losing…
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Early Season Adversity with Ryan Howard + Can the Jays Steal One?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame show in a sour mood following the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss to the Dodgers to extend their losing streak to six…
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Jays-Dodgers Extra Motivation + Jayson Stark!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this episode chatting with Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and Sportsnet analyst. They dig into the issues behind the…
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Dodgers Dominate World Series Rematch
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 14-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and stretching their losing streak to five games. They…
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Rookie Mistakes + World Series Rematch
Host of Nothing Personal and former MLB President David Samson (0:28) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how teams navigate a slow start after…
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Jays' Offence Stays Cold in Chicago
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker check in with the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of their World Series rematch against the Dodgers after being swept by the Chicago White…
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Early Takeaways with Jeff Passan + Player Development with Paul Janish
Chicago White Sox's Director of Player Development, Paul Janish (0:26) joins Jeff Blair and his former teammate Kevin Barker to chat about his role with the…
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Takeaways Through Two Series with Jon Morosi
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the off-day edition with some Blue Jays takeaways through the first two series of the season. They discuss reasons to be…
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Rotation Without Ponce, Brendan Little Solution and Bisons Report
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing how John Schneider could navigate the pitching rotation with Cody Ponce's status up in the air, the best…
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Following Up a World Series Berth with Mark Shapiro
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by co-host of VSiN By The Books and former MLB pitcher Jensen Lewis (0:58) to chat about the first weekend of ABS'…
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Starting the Season with a Sweep
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' first series of the 2026 season - a three-game sweep over the Athletics. They discuss the…
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Kicking Off a New Season with John Schneider and Joe Siddall
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:39) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss why the end of the 2025 World Series won't define the team's 2026…
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Opening Day is Here! + Jeff Passan
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to first pitch as the Toronto Blue Jays get set for their Opening Day matchup against the Athletics. They react to the…
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What Ross Atkins Envisions for 2026
Toronto Blue Jays EVP and general manager Ross Atkins (0:24) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about what he's looking forward to and his goals for the…
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2026 Season Predictions!
Major League Baseball is officially back! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open with their thoughts on the Yankees' dominant win over the Giants to kick off the…
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Rays' Return to the Top with Brian Anderson + Back-Leg Line!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back-Leg Line to chat about their breakout star for the Blue Jays this season, José Berríos' outlook, which bat and arm…
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Hunter Pence Sets Up a New Season + State of the Athletics with GM David Forst!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show with thoughts on the Blue Jays final moves to set their 26-man roster. Hunter Pence (07:20), two-time World Series…
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What Pete Alonso Brings to the O's + Kevin Kiermaier
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB pitcher and current Orioles analyst Ben McDonald (5:44) to chat about the excitement of a competitive AL…
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Life on the Fringes + Dan Shulman's Difference Makers
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show looking ahead to Blue Jays Opening Day! Barker shares what it's like for players on the fringes of a 26-man roster…
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Blue Jays 2026 Expectations with Caleb Joseph + Red Sox Preview
Former MLB catcher and Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (3:15) to chat about the Jays' path to winning the AL East, if…
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Jays Extend Atkins and Schneider + Final Roster Battles
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week by reacting to the Blue Jays extending GM Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider. Sportsnet insider Ben…
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Shades of Opening Day in Dunedin + Jays Farm on the Rise
Jeff Blair kicks off Friday's show setting up the Blue Jays' spring training clash against the Twins with Kevin Barker live from Dundein, Florida. They look…
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Trey's a Crowd: Yesavage Joins Berríos & Bieber on IL + Jeff Passan!
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show with thoughts on John Schneider's latest update on Trey Yesavage. They discuss the impact of Trey joining…
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Viva Venezuela + Jays 2025-26 Comparisons with Tim Kurkjian
Jeff Blair kicks off today's show celebrating Venezuela's World Baseball Classic victory over Team USA. Kevin Barker joins the conversation live from Dunedin…