Best Podcast Episodes About Toronto Blue Jays
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 18 episodes
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“… So shout out to that. And it reminded me why it's so fucking awesome to go to the movies. But we can go back to hockey. Biz, you just mentioned your Toronto Leafs. I know Radko Gudis offered himself up so they can get their pound of flesh after in the captain's season. Doesn't throw a punch. But I feel like that's like for the Leafs. That's like going to the drugstore to get rubbers after the trip was born. You know what I mean? It's like, what does that accomplish now? It maybe puts that story to bed, but I don't know, man. It's just like, okay. You know, like. Well, what else were they going to …”
“… you, Reading IMAX, man, for all those people in there, and there's a lot of shitheads in society, not a word, not a phone. It was like, free for however many people at all. It's hundreds of people silent the whole time except for like laughter, man. So shout out to that. And it reminded me why it's so fucking awesome to go to the movies. But we can go back to hockey. Biz, you just mentioned your Toronto Leafs. I know Radko Gudis offered himself up so they can get their pound of flesh after in the captain's season. Doesn't throw a punch. But I feel like that's like for the Leafs. That's like going to the drugstore to get rubbers after the trip was born. You know what I mean? It's like, what does that accomplish now? It maybe puts that story to bed, but I don't know, man. It's just like, okay. You know, like. Well, what else were they going to do at this point? They're a joke of a franchise, R.A. It needed to be done. R.A., if Brutus plays with one leg, like fucking the guy from, who's the guy I'm thinking of? Lieutenant Dan. Yeah. Oh, he actually lost both. I think he had none. Yeah, yeah, yeah. He lost. You got new legs. If he playing there and they don do anything you an even bigger …”
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Rookie coaches face unique challenges that often go unnoticed, similar to rookie players. In a discussion about coaching expectations, the importance of recognizing the difficulties rookie coaches encounter is highlighted, especially when compared to seasoned veterans with championship experience. This perspective encourages a fairer evaluation of coaching performance in the NHL.
“… win for DeLauder homers, the only home runs for the guards. Well, Brendan Donovan, can we extend him now? Like, he looks perfect in Seattle. The Blue Jays, your defending AL champs, gave the A's the bidness. A couple walk-offs to start the year, and then how about a leadoff homer in the third game by George Springer? Andres Jimenez in the clutch. I don't know. Cheat code. Gossman and Dylan Cease with a new little change-a-roo. A lot of punchies in the great north. Again, A's had a chance in those first two. But the Blue Jays sweep, defending their American League title. Ray's Cardinals was …”
“… and Trevor Story. Not a bad list. Kyle Lewis? Kind of a crazy one. They go back and forth in this series. It ends with Emerson Hancock shutting them out in that final game. Mariners win 8-0 in that. But the guard dogs were impressive. That extra innings win for DeLauder homers, the only home runs for the guards. Well, Brendan Donovan, can we extend him now? Like, he looks perfect in Seattle. The Blue Jays, your defending AL champs, gave the A's the bidness. A couple walk-offs to start the year, and then how about a leadoff homer in the third game by George Springer? Andres Jimenez in the clutch. I don't know. Cheat code. Gossman and Dylan Cease with a new little change-a-roo. A lot of punchies in the great north. Again, A's had a chance in those first two. But the Blue Jays sweep, defending their American League title. Ray's Cardinals was chaos. I watched too much of this series. Yandy Diaz, your league leader in hits. The Cardinals brought the big bats to the stadium. Five homers throughout the series. Jordan Walkers I really liked. Got his arms extended, gone. The pitchers weren't striking anybody out. J.J. Weatherholt, get used to his name. He's a stud. This was beautiful chaos. …”
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The American League's opening weekend was packed with thrilling matchups, including the Orioles' impressive two-out-of-three victory over the Twins. The Angels and Astros split their series with dominant pitching and explosive offense, while the Blue Jays swept the A's, showcasing their championship potential. This chaotic weekend set the stage for an exciting baseball season ahead.
“… forward and please watch it because it's actually popped off. And, Biz, you called it the country of Canada. They got one baseball team. It's the Toronto Blue Jays. They're a hell of a squad. Incredible season last year until you showed up game seven. Their fans are – they're diehards, and they're all tuning in, and they've checked this thing out. And this sandbagger was excellent. First off, Ernie – they're all unreal guys. Yeah. Who called Lucas a Walmart Bryce Harper first? I think I called him Crosshide Harper. Yeah, Timu. Timu Bryce Harper Those guys are the best They the best David Schneider I love …”
“Fucking spoilers. Fast forward, bitch. So fast forward and please watch it because it's actually popped off. And, Biz, you called it the country of Canada. They got one baseball team. It's the Toronto Blue Jays. They're a hell of a squad. Incredible season last year until you showed up game seven. Their fans are – they're diehards, and they're all tuning in, and they've checked this thing out. And this sandbagger was excellent. First off, Ernie – they're all unreal guys. Yeah. Who called Lucas a Walmart Bryce Harper first? I think I called him Crosshide Harper. Yeah, Timu. Timu Bryce Harper Those guys are the best They the best David Schneider I love him I love him I think he might love all three of us Even after the loss, he might leave my love. If we asked him to quit the Blue Jays and come be a producer of this podcast, he would do it. Of the baggers, just the baggers. And he smashed the ball. He's the new Julia. Hey, when Ernie said to him, hey, fuck these guys, we got to start being mean …”
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After a heated game, tensions rose between players and fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, leading to an unexpected apology from a player. They discussed the passionate nature of the fans and the humorous interactions that ensued during a recent event. This segment captures the blend of rivalry and camaraderie that defines baseball culture.
“… Hi. It's good to talk to you this morning. I wanted to say I really enjoyed meeting you guys out here in Vegas at the F1 race. that the Fountain Blue had a ball meeting all of you guys. And in the meantime, I just had a name for the Las Vegas team. I think the Las Vegas Atomic or the Las Vegas Atomics would be great due to our link to the test site right here by Vegas. But that's Area 51. Well, it's a test site actually, Dan, where they did all the nuclear testing. Yeah, I don't. Given the whole nuclear topic going on right now, I don't know if you want to do that. Todd, you haven't come up …”
“… clap there. Courtesy? Yeah, that's a courtesy clap. Yes, Marvin. What about the Las Vegas pack? Maybe just take the rat out of there. I don't know. I like Las Vegas strip better than that. Gus in Vegas joining us. Hi, Gus. What's on your mind? Hey, Dan. Hi. It's good to talk to you this morning. I wanted to say I really enjoyed meeting you guys out here in Vegas at the F1 race. that the Fountain Blue had a ball meeting all of you guys. And in the meantime, I just had a name for the Las Vegas team. I think the Las Vegas Atomic or the Las Vegas Atomics would be great due to our link to the test site right here by Vegas. But that's Area 51. Well, it's a test site actually, Dan, where they did all the nuclear testing. Yeah, I don't. Given the whole nuclear topic going on right now, I don't know if you want to do that. Todd, you haven't come up with any names, have you? Or did you? They were just not good? I think they were not good is what they were. We took a pass on this. Okay, all right. So Vegas Strip. Chicken Strips, there's all kinds of things you can do with Strip. Yeah, of course you can, Todd. Thank you.”
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The debate over the name for Las Vegas' potential NBA team has sparked creativity and laughter. Suggestions range from 'Las Vegas Strip' to 'Las Vegas Atomics,' each with its own unique flair. Ultimately, the playful banter highlights the excitement surrounding the city's growing sports culture.
“… I've seen a lot of experts do their, here's what the postseason is going to look like. You know what they have, Kavino? They have the Yankees, Blue Jays, Orioles, and the Red Sox all making the playoffs. That they think maybe the three wild cards all come out of the AL East. And because now the way baseball is played, you don't play your division much more than other teams. Remember I used to play your division a lot more? Yeah. Because that's not necessarily the case. since everyone's sort of playing everyone more equally it's very feasible but that every team in the division except one …”
“… postseason? Now, we know in the NFL, there's years like this year where the Niners, Seahawks, and Rams all made the postseason. And there have been years where you get, you know, like three teams in the division making the NFL postseason. But in baseball, I've seen a lot of experts do their, here's what the postseason is going to look like. You know what they have, Kavino? They have the Yankees, Blue Jays, Orioles, and the Red Sox all making the playoffs. That they think maybe the three wild cards all come out of the AL East. And because now the way baseball is played, you don't play your division much more than other teams. Remember I used to play your division a lot more? Yeah. Because that's not necessarily the case. since everyone's sort of playing everyone more equally it's very feasible but that every team in the division except one could make the playoffs in the al east google ai overview says as of the end of the 2025 mlb season no four teams from the same division have never made the mlb playoffs while the expanded 12 team format since 2022 allows for three wildcard teams making it theoretically possible a maximum of three teams from a single division has happened but never …”
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Experts predict an unprecedented scenario where all four top teams in the AL East—Yankees, Blue Jays, Orioles, and Red Sox—could make the playoffs. With the new 12-team postseason format allowing for three wildcards, this division is shaping up to be a powerhouse in the league. The competitive nature of the AL East means that while other divisions may struggle, these teams could dominate the playoff picture.
“… would not go away. They scratched and clawed and got close, and they ended up pulling it out. Joe, what did you like about what you saw from the Blue Rays? Man, just the grit and toughness that they played with. Okay, Ocho, I thought – I thought St. John's had some guys too, you know, that could tame Boozer, which they did in that first half. And I just thought in the second half, you know, he just kind of put his head down and started making plays. And that's what great players do. That's why he will be a lottery pick in this upcoming draft. He's going to be a top – I believe he'll be at …”
“… the year. They got some big bodies, and I thought they would do a better job on the glass than what they did against Duke. Give Duke credit. They hit some big shots down the stretch, and they got – because St. John's had got out to a nice lead, but Duke would not go away. They scratched and clawed and got close, and they ended up pulling it out. Joe, what did you like about what you saw from the Blue Rays? Man, just the grit and toughness that they played with. Okay, Ocho, I thought – I thought St. John's had some guys too, you know, that could tame Boozer, which they did in that first half. And I just thought in the second half, you know, he just kind of put his head down and started making plays. And that's what great players do. That's why he will be a lottery pick in this upcoming draft. He's going to be a top – I believe he'll be at least a top three pick. I don't know if he'll go number one. You know, you hear the speculation, DeBong, you got Peterson. But he ain't getting past three. He ain't going to get past three. Yeah, and he's been a winner his whole life, you know, from since I've even known about him in high school through AAU, all the way to Duke. He's a winner, bro. …”
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Duke's 80-75 victory over St. John's showcases their resilience as they advance to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year. Despite a slow start, Carlos Cam Boozer turned the game around with 13 points and nine rebounds in the second half, proving why he's a top draft prospect. The Blue Devils fought back from a deficit, demonstrating grit and teamwork against a tough opponent.
“… We saw him on Team USA just doing like he was the best pitcher. Came in and got the biggest outs of the tournament. He is now in that bullpen for Toronto. And how about, hey, let's not spend money just bringing guys over from the KBO. Let's not bring guys from other teams in the big leagues. Let's go to Japan as well and get Kazuma Akimoto coming over on a four-year $60 million deal as well.”
“… not even going to ask you to answer that. Tyler Rogers, my king, down there. Go get it. Three years, $37 million. The 2029 has a vesting option. It turns into a $9 million club option. if not vested. He spent last year in San Francisco and the Mets. We saw him on Team USA just doing like he was the best pitcher. Came in and got the biggest outs of the tournament. He is now in that bullpen for Toronto. And how about, hey, let's not spend money just bringing guys over from the KBO. Let's not bring guys from other teams in the big leagues. Let's go to Japan as well and get Kazuma Akimoto coming over on a four-year $60 million deal as well.”
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The Toronto Blue Jays are making waves this offseason by acquiring key players like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Akimoto, signaling their intent to compete in 2026. Cease, a strikeout specialist from the Padres, and Akimoto, a star from Japan, are set to bolster the team's rotation and bullpen. These strategic signings reflect the Blue Jays' commitment to building a championship-caliber roster.
“… away when he doesn't really need to. He just needs to get one out, Orion Kirkering, that cost them a game. The Dodgers don't make mistakes, and the Blue Jays still could have beat them. They suffocate you. You have to earn it, and they're very talented. And so I think you've got to tip your cap to what the Dodgers do. But if you do want to beat them, you have to play the game the right way. You have to find a way to score a run. I watched a series when the Giants were actually playing really good towards the end of last year. We shot ourselves in the foot a lot. Unless you're really in the …”
“… and like the Phillies, how they were able to pull off the wheel play in game two to steal a game that they really needed. And then when the moment happens, a guy who, by the way, I think is an incredible bullpen pitcher, I know he is, throws the ball away when he doesn't really need to. He just needs to get one out, Orion Kirkering, that cost them a game. The Dodgers don't make mistakes, and the Blue Jays still could have beat them. They suffocate you. You have to earn it, and they're very talented. And so I think you've got to tip your cap to what the Dodgers do. But if you do want to beat them, you have to play the game the right way. You have to find a way to score a run. I watched a series when the Giants were actually playing really good towards the end of last year. We shot ourselves in the foot a lot. Unless you're really in the weeds, we dropped a ball that was infield in. They send their runner. We catch. We throw. Bailey drops the ball. This out ball is the difference in winning a series and giving us a chance to make the playoffs versus getting knocked out. This is one of 162 against the Dodgers. We had one game won. One of our young pitchers pitched really well. Then we …”
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To defeat the Dodgers, teams must execute perfectly and avoid costly mistakes, as seen in a pivotal game where a dropped ball changed everything for the Giants. Despite the Dodgers' talent, parity in baseball means any team can win on any given day, which was demonstrated in the recent World Baseball Classic. The key to success lies in playing the game the right way and capitalizing on opportunities.
“… And then Dylan is shopping for all of this. He's getting our miniature helmets. Like, he got you a Yankee helmet, Paulie a Cubs helmet, Marvin a Blue Jays helmet, Todd an Astros helmet, me a Red's helmet. And I said, no. And then he goes, since we didn't get nominated, should we have this? I go, no, we need this now more than ever, I think. But he was buying all this stuff earlier in the week All righty One hour in the books Two more to go We always have five men on the floor with this team Fritzie, Seaton, Marv. That was very clever. You snuck that in there. Paulie. Hot dog time, guys. Hot …”
“… to get nominated for a sports Emmy. Oh, yeah. And Friday, we're going to have a big blowout, and we're going to have all of our ballpark foods that we love. This is the year. Seventh time's the charm. Lucky number seven. This is the one we're doing. And then Dylan is shopping for all of this. He's getting our miniature helmets. Like, he got you a Yankee helmet, Paulie a Cubs helmet, Marvin a Blue Jays helmet, Todd an Astros helmet, me a Red's helmet. And I said, no. And then he goes, since we didn't get nominated, should we have this? I go, no, we need this now more than ever, I think. But he was buying all this stuff earlier in the week All righty One hour in the books Two more to go We always have five men on the floor with this team Fritzie, Seaton, Marv. That was very clever. You snuck that in there. Paulie. Hot dog time, guys. Hot dog time. Let's go. In five, four, three, two, one.”
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Imagine ending your sports show with ice cream served in miniature helmets! The hosts plan a fun food lineup, including hot dogs and crab dip, to celebrate their Emmy nomination. Despite not getting nominated, they believe this food fest is more important than ever for team morale.
“helping you set those lineups for week two. Let's slide over to the hitters. And the best matchups for next week are the Blue Jays, Phillies, Braves, Mets, and Tigers. The worst hitter matchups, Guardians, Reds, Yankees, Padres, and Pirates. Scott, who are your favorite sleeper hitters for week two? Under 80% rostered. Heading into the weekend, that is. Yeah. So, Dansby Swanson was... The Cubs aren't among the teams with the five best hitter matchups, but they just missed. And they have three games against left-handers. Dansby Swanson last year, his batting average …”
“helping you set those lineups for week two. Let's slide over to the hitters. And the best matchups for next week are the Blue Jays, Phillies, Braves, Mets, and Tigers. The worst hitter matchups, Guardians, Reds, Yankees, Padres, and Pirates. Scott, who are your favorite sleeper hitters for week two? Under 80% rostered. Heading into the weekend, that is. Yeah. So, Dansby Swanson was... The Cubs aren't among the teams with the five best hitter matchups, but they just missed. And they have three games against left-handers. Dansby Swanson last year, his batting average was 50 points higher. His OPS about 150 points higher against lefties than righties Plus he Dansby Swanson He like a 20 threat every year It kind of surprising he even qualifies for this list Carson Binge great debut on opening day Sockin' a shoe. Homer and Steele, that's what we call it. Sockin' a shoe. Great on-base skills. You mentioned the Mets …”
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Dansby Swanson and Mike Yastrzemski are sleeper hitters to watch for Week 2 of the 2026 Fantasy Baseball season, both with favorable matchups. Swanson excels against lefties, while Yastrzemski's strong spring suggests potential for a breakout as the Braves face mostly right-handed pitchers. Consider adding them to your lineup for a competitive edge this week.
“… sure if he's going to be an immediate contributor for you and that that is a much harder sell than when we just thought he was a fixture in the blue jays line uh rotation treated like any other starting pitcher, five, six innings, most starts. I think eventually he's going to be that this year, but how long it takes for him to get there is anybody guess with the kind of clues the Blue Jays are dropping right now So it fine to take him here but I wouldn take him much earlier than here This is about 160 right? I think it went even a little later in our first draft of the day. Yep. At the …”
“… base and steal a ton of bags, but only one point per steal here. trey is savage scott do you think this is the appropriate time is this enough of a fall to take the plunge on tree and he was high in my queue it's you're taking him at this point not being sure if he's going to be an immediate contributor for you and that that is a much harder sell than when we just thought he was a fixture in the blue jays line uh rotation treated like any other starting pitcher, five, six innings, most starts. I think eventually he's going to be that this year, but how long it takes for him to get there is anybody guess with the kind of clues the Blue Jays are dropping right now So it fine to take him here but I wouldn take him much earlier than here This is about 160 right? I think it went even a little later in our first draft of the day. Yep. At the turn, we got two more reliever picks here, Carlos Estevez and Josh Hader. Josh Hader will start the season on the IL. He's dealing with that biceps injury. Then we got Matthew Boyd, who has been named the opening day starter for the Cubs. He actually left the WBC.”
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Jack Caglione, a player for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, is catching attention for his impressive power and potential breakout this season. With a solid strikeout rate and a physique reminiscent of a professional wrestler, he could be a game-changer if he makes consistent contact. In a recent mock draft, he was selected as a high-upside bench hitter, showcasing the excitement surrounding his potential impact.
“… Republic, they put the jacket on the guy who has a big moment, hits a home run. I mean, that stems from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doing that with the Toronto Blue Jays. I don't know when Vinny, you know, came up with this idea, but man, I agree with you. It was a great idea. It's just totally, totally wonderful. It's so funny. And that's Vinny's personality, too, just coming through. I guess I wondered about this. Again, it feels like the United States team was selected by two people and two people only, or maybe even one person. But Vinny, 32 home runs and 113 RBI. Now, you've got Bryce Harper and you've got …”
“… in the world and have it hand-delivered to his house. Because I love when they drink the espresso. I love that. When did that happen? Yeah, you know, all these teams now, they have their things that the players decide to do. For example, Dominican Republic, they put the jacket on the guy who has a big moment, hits a home run. I mean, that stems from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doing that with the Toronto Blue Jays. I don't know when Vinny, you know, came up with this idea, but man, I agree with you. It was a great idea. It's just totally, totally wonderful. It's so funny. And that's Vinny's personality, too, just coming through. I guess I wondered about this. Again, it feels like the United States team was selected by two people and two people only, or maybe even one person. But Vinny, 32 home runs and 113 RBI. Now, you've got Bryce Harper and you've got Goldschmidt, so you can't argue. But I wonder if he got any consideration at all. I tell you this. I mean, first base is one of those positions that's absolutely loaded. When we did a top 10 first baseman just a couple weeks ago,”
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Despite having top-tier players, Team USA's performance in the World Baseball Classic was shaky, highlighting the strength and swagger of other teams like the Dominican Republic.
“… your three wild cards lined up, Coach? I do. Okay. I think we should go quick through this because we kind of just talked about every team. I'll go Blue Jays. I will go Red Sox. And I will go Houston Astros. Hmm. I'm starting to like your picks more than mine. Seattle's in. Like I still believe in Seattle. Seattle. I think Texas can, and we're shooting from the hip a little bit. So give me Seattle. I mean, I'd just be lying to the people after what I've said all offseason if I don't pick the Baltimore Orioles. I love what they did. I love what they did. And there was a clear outlier bad start …”
“… the West, that two of the six teams. It was weird Jake math. Yeah, I mean, hey, we do this. The Braves were supposed to run away with the NOS last year. I don't like my Yankees pick. So now are we doing – so now we'll do the AL wild cards. You got your three wild cards lined up, Coach? I do. Okay. I think we should go quick through this because we kind of just talked about every team. I'll go Blue Jays. I will go Red Sox. And I will go Houston Astros. Hmm. I'm starting to like your picks more than mine. Seattle's in. Like I still believe in Seattle. Seattle. I think Texas can, and we're shooting from the hip a little bit. So give me Seattle. I mean, I'd just be lying to the people after what I've said all offseason if I don't pick the Baltimore Orioles. I love what they did. I love what they did. And there was a clear outlier bad start that just tanked their entire season. So now I got one more. Vinnie Pease Royals. The Blue Jays running it back. I like the Blue Jays. The only thing I – oh, you have them out of the playoffs? I have one more team to put in. Oh, I thought that was three, coach. No. No, no, no. Okay. Seattle, Baltimore, and give me – another East team has to do it. …”
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The hosts predict the American League wild card teams, confidently naming the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Astros as their top picks. However, there's a twist as they debate the inclusion of Seattle and Baltimore, showcasing their strong offseason moves. This lively discussion highlights the unpredictability of the AL landscape for the upcoming season.
“… get you know like I don't even know what a good example would be but somebody who would play at like Key Bank Center in Buffalo for example or even Blue Cross you're not going to get that at the Lilac Festival there you go yeah which would be great but that would be the entire budget you know probably that's So if you go into it thinking, okay, I like this idea. I like what Dave's saying about having a blend. You don't have to go just for this is the R&B day, this is the rock day, this is the jazz day, whatever. If you go into it with this idea of there's going to be a little bit of everything, …”
“… of all I think that that's necessarily not true but also it's like I think people have to kind of realize like what the festival is and what it isn't you know you're not going it's 10 it's 10 days 10 nights of music programming you're not going to get you know like I don't even know what a good example would be but somebody who would play at like Key Bank Center in Buffalo for example or even Blue Cross you're not going to get that at the Lilac Festival there you go yeah which would be great but that would be the entire budget you know probably that's So if you go into it thinking, okay, I like this idea. I like what Dave's saying about having a blend. You don't have to go just for this is the R&B day, this is the rock day, this is the jazz day, whatever. If you go into it with this idea of there's going to be a little bit of everything, it kind of does – it lends itself well to the festival atmosphere where there's vendors. There's kind of like a patchwork of the community. So I think that that can translate very easily to the music. And I think this is we're seeing it where, you know, you have one of the headliners is a Taylor Swift tribute act. Right. So you're giving the …”
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The Lilac Festival is shifting towards a more diverse and curated music experience, moving beyond the usual local bands and Rusted Root. With a lineup that includes a Taylor Swift tribute act and various genres, the festival aims to blend community vibes with high-quality performances. Attendees are encouraged to embrace this eclectic mix for a richer festival experience.
“… like, oh, well, this is why he's so bad. Clearly, like there's not much left here. And then obviously he had a nice stint as a reliever for the Blue Jays on their World Series run. And he was still very capable of like big performances last year. It's more about consistency. But I think, you know, pretty good home park, good supporting cast should be a good defense behind him. I think Chris Bassett in Baltimore is a pretty good fit as a very boring, cheap option. I mean, boring, cheap option who, well, he's not far removed from a 186 strikeout season and 16 wins. That was just 2023. Justin …”
“… stab. Chris Bassett would have been as well. That was the guy I was saying I liked last year, and he had his worst season in a long time, and he's very old, so maybe that's just it for him, but I didn't see a lot of, as it was playing out, It wasn't like, oh, well, this is why he's so bad. Clearly, like there's not much left here. And then obviously he had a nice stint as a reliever for the Blue Jays on their World Series run. And he was still very capable of like big performances last year. It's more about consistency. But I think, you know, pretty good home park, good supporting cast should be a good defense behind him. I think Chris Bassett in Baltimore is a pretty good fit as a very boring, cheap option. I mean, boring, cheap option who, well, he's not far removed from a 186 strikeout season and 16 wins. That was just 2023. Justin Sterner was someone we were considering. I think he makes the most sense as the athletics closer, but it's sort of like with Clayton Beater. Yeah. Why was he not getting a look last year when, I mean, surely he made the most sense then, too. We are back up. Luis Angel Acuna just went He has a chance to be the starting center fielder for the White …”
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Rett Louder, once seen as overrated, is turning heads this spring with a 117 ERA over six starts and improved pitch velocity. With his past as a former top prospect and seventh overall pick, he may be a hidden gem in the late rounds of the draft. This discussion dives into the potential of Louder and other intriguing options as the draft clock runs down.
“… Oscars Yeah they did They drink them in Little Cups I wish they were tiny. No, I just got Modelo's. But I did get, you know, the Ethan Hawke movie, Blue Moon, that got nominated? So I just had a pack of Blue Moon. And I printed out stickers where I replaced the label with a picture of him from the post. Nice. Also, we should have brought back you some mini Coronas from Italy. Yeah. A few small beers. There's a lot of them there. we had a lot of few small beers okay martini supreme is good what else or was that your favorite uh sinners anything there was well we just had a sign above all the …”
“… Fuck. Yeah, I had a few small beers, though. Okay. Modellos. That's awesome. And I got Wait hold on What the line from Benicio when he goes a few small beers How much have you had to drink sir And he goes a few small beers They played it at the Oscars Yeah they did They drink them in Little Cups I wish they were tiny. No, I just got Modelo's. But I did get, you know, the Ethan Hawke movie, Blue Moon, that got nominated? So I just had a pack of Blue Moon. And I printed out stickers where I replaced the label with a picture of him from the post. Nice. Also, we should have brought back you some mini Coronas from Italy. Yeah. A few small beers. There's a lot of them there. we had a lot of few small beers okay martini supreme is good what else or was that your favorite uh sinners anything there was well we just had a sign above all the food that just said dinners in the in the poster font of sinners i feel like you could have done something with drinking blood there i could have yeah but that's more of like a halloween vibe you know yeah true excuse christ but yeah too dark it was fun uh i gotta give credit to my wife too she came up with lot of those names yeah hell yeah okay what …”
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Oscar weekend brought unique snacks and drinks that elevated the viewing experience. From gourmet sliders to inventive 'Swedish tacos', the hosts shared their creative twists on classic Oscar party fare. This fun discussion highlights how food can enhance the excitement of award shows.
“… curious about the future of the mid-major here, Dan. Because I don't know if these last two years are an aberration. or is that the future of the Blue Bloods are going to take over and mid-majors are not going to be what they used to be? Yeah, well, I definitely think that, you know, I think it's going to get tougher for mid-majors because I think more high majors are going to spend more money in this offseason. So I think it's going to get even tougher, I think, to make the NCAA tournament. And then I think it's going to be tougher for the mid-majors. But then also on the flip side, I think …”
“… 19-3 in the Big East. So, you know, and then, you know, we won our first two tournament games by double-figure points. So I do think we're kind of coming in, you know, a lot quieter than we did in 23 and 24. And that probably serves us pretty well. I'm curious about the future of the mid-major here, Dan. Because I don't know if these last two years are an aberration. or is that the future of the Blue Bloods are going to take over and mid-majors are not going to be what they used to be? Yeah, well, I definitely think that, you know, I think it's going to get tougher for mid-majors because I think more high majors are going to spend more money in this offseason. So I think it's going to get even tougher, I think, to make the NCAA tournament. And then I think it's going to be tougher for the mid-majors. But then also on the flip side, I think you're going to see even more international players coming into college basketball. I just think the inventory is going to grow as it makes more sense for international players that can make more money in college in America. and then that I think is just going to create more inventory of talent that the mid-major ends up with better players and …”
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Mid-major teams face an uphill battle as NCAA Blue Bloods dominate college basketball, raising questions about their future. With increased investment from high-major schools and a surge of international talent, the landscape is shifting. Coaches now must adapt their strategies, balancing homegrown talent with transfers to maintain competitiveness.
“… a team, you can also go on the no side which not a lot of places offer that market wise in the AL it has Seattle as the one Detroit the yankees the blue jays the red sox and then the orioles would i guess if if you were shaking that up how would you shake it up i think i'd have the blue jays higher i i don't mind the mariners uh at number one i think they have a complete roster i mean the moves that they made i was locked in on some mariners podcasts just yesterday yeah you were i really was uh they have depth man and they have like a lot of different types of like puzzle pieces uh so like one …”
“… people. It's a whole new world that we're going to find out on our way there. I guess, Trev, I want to look at the AL for a second because the way they have this listed out, and you can also, the part of this that I like, if you just have a no on a team, you can also go on the no side which not a lot of places offer that market wise in the AL it has Seattle as the one Detroit the yankees the blue jays the red sox and then the orioles would i guess if if you were shaking that up how would you shake it up i think i'd have the blue jays higher i i don't mind the mariners uh at number one i think they have a complete roster i mean the moves that they made i was locked in on some mariners podcasts just yesterday yeah you were i really was uh they have depth man and they have like a lot of different types of like puzzle pieces uh so like one thing doesn't work they have that doesn't make any sense not puzzle pieces they got pieces that fit everywhere so in case one of the pieces is gone they can just plug in something else i just kind of like their roster flexibility puzzle pieces was a bad it was bad analogy because if you put a puzzle piece in the wrong spot right yeah it's I'm …”
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As the 2026 MLB season approaches, the Dodgers are the team to beat, but the Phillies, Cubs, and Brewers are serious contenders for the NL pennant. With the Dodgers' dominance challenged by these teams, the landscape of the postseason could shift dramatically. Fans should keep an eye on how these rivalries unfold throughout the season.
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