Published by Locked On Podcast Network, Craig Ballard
Locked On Blue Jays podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Brayden Ewasko and Carter Fuerst, the Locked On Blue Jays podcast provides your daily Blue Jays fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Blue Jays franchise. Locked On Blue Jays takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Jays locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Blue Jays podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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45 min
The Toronto Blue Jays had a very chaotic trade deadline, making six moves that changed the complexity of this organization. The Blue Jays did a little bit of everything, as they bought for the future and sold a few of their expiring contracts, maximizing their return at all levels of the organization. It wasn’t the position Blue Jays fans wanted to be in, but it was something that had to be done. In this episode, we discuss all of the trade deadline moves the Blue Jays pulled off, breaking down the logistics of each trade and what fans should be expecting to see out of each asset acquired by this front office. We then break down all of the highlights from the first game of the Astros series, while bringing you the most up to date news, analysis and storylines right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
23 min
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Jeff Hoffman to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Dasan Hill (LHP), John Klein (RHP) and Dameury Pena (2B) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
20 min
Daulton Varsho has been traded to the Houston Astros (pending a physical) for RHP Spencer Arrighetti! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
17 min
Jose Soriano has been traded from the Los Angles Angels for a package of three prospects: Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti, and Angel Rivero! Jose Soriano is under team control through 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
33 min
The Blue Jays have traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, as it is clear they will be sellers at the trade deadline. It was a tough day seeing a veteran presence leave the organization under these terms, but it was something that needed to be done. The trade deadline will end tomorrow evening as the Jays look to remain active in the trade market, looking to sell off more assets for their future. The Blue Jays were able to win a series against the St. Louis Cardinals as they hope to play better baseball down the stretch, even with their direction at this trade deadline. In this episode, we break down our reactions to the Kevin Gausman trade, as well as discuss what we believe the rest of the trade deadline will look like for the Blue Jays organization. We then dive into all the highlights from the weekend series, as we bring you the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
23 min
Kevin Gausman has been traded to the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
37 min
The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make before Monday. The Trade Deadline is approaching quickly, forcing the hand of general managers around the league. The Blue Jays have a lot of people on expiring contracts, but also some controllable pieces they could get a haul for if they decide to trade them. The Blue Jays aren’t guaranteed sellers, and they could even look to buy players under control to reload their roster for next season. In this episode, we discuss our predictions for the trade deadline, which positions will be of focus for the Blue Jays and how they will deploy their blueprint right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
32 min
The Toronto Blue Jays have won their first series since July 8th, beating the Nationals in the rubber match 5-2. This was a fun baseball game to watch, as the Blue Jays had some luck go in their favour along with solid outings from players on both sides of the ball. These are the kind of games we have been asking for all season long, having flashbacks to how this team looked in 2025. Unfortunately, with the good there is always some bad, as Kevin Gausman had words about the Blue Jays clubhouse and how it stands going from 2025 to 2026. In this episode, we discuss all the highlights from the rubber match, while diving into the quotes from Kevin Gausman and the state of the clubhouse while bringing you the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
33 min
The Blue Jays lose the second game of the series to the Washington Nationals after one of the worst outings of Shane Bieber’s career. He could not find the strike zone, which is fairly important for a MLB pitcher to be effective. The timing could not have been worse with the trade deadline looming around the corner, as the Blue Jays continue to struggle on both sides of the ball. In this episode, we discuss the highlights and big storylines that arose from this game, while breaking down Shane Bieber’s outing and what this start means for his trade market right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
The Blue Jays have won their first game against the Washington Nationals! This doesn’t do a ton for the Blue Jays regarding their odds of becoming buyers or sellers, but could have an impact on how other teams view the Blue Jays assets. Max Scherzer made his first start for the Blue Jays since June 10th, giving the Blue Jays a chance to win while increasing his trade value. The Blue Jays still sit five games back of a wildcard spot with the trade deadline rapidly approaching, as they are running out of time to make the decisions that could alter the trajectory of this franchise for a very long time. In this episode, we discuss all the highlights from the first game of this series, while breaking down the trade rumours surrounding this organization and how the process will unfold right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
37 min
The Blue Jays have lost another series before the trade deadline, as they dropped the rubber match on Sunday to lose two out of three against the Boston Red Sox. During the weekend, a quote surfaced from Vladimir Guerrero Jr which has gotten under the skin of some Blue Jays fans, especially with what has gone on this season. Dylan Cease has one of his best outings of the season as he continues to try to cement his case to win the American League Cy Young. There have been a ton of stories that developed over this weekend, as we break down all the highlights from this series against the Red Sox while providing you with the most up to date news, analysis and storylines right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
30 min
The Blue Jays were able to pull it off: they won one game out of four against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is how the Blue Jays win games. Their pitching has to be perfect, they need to use all of their high leverage bullpen arms and their offense produces just enough runs to put them over the top. The good news is Shane Bieber had a phenomenal outing, as the Blue Jays push closer to the trade deadline and are still figuring out if they want to be buyers or sellers. There’s a lot that will be made clear over the next couple of weeks, as we break down highlights from the last game of the series while also discussing the significance of players on expiring contracts playing quality innings right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
32 min
The Blue Jays have lost once again, as they have officially lost the series against the Tampa Bay Rays, losing 5 of 6 since the all-star break. It was another tough game for the offense as they were only able to score two runs, coming up short with runners in scoring position. The fan base has started to accept that the Blue Jays are sellers, with quotes surfacing from players on the team that know their time with the Blue Jays may be coming to an end. In this episode, we break down all the highlights and lowlights from the third game of the series, while discussing the Jays’ options at the trade deadline and how things will transpire over the next couple of weeks right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
30 min
The Blue Jays lose once again to the Tampa Bay Rays, getting blown out 12-2. This was a very disappointing game, especially considering this could have been Kevin Gausman’s last start at the Rogers Centre. As per usual, nothing went right for the Blue Jays in this one, as it was clear who the better team was in all facets of the game. The downward slide continues as the Blue Jays lose more ground in the wildcat race, continuing to play a horrific brand of baseball. In this episode, we discuss all the shortcomings of this game, while reflecting on Kevin Gausman’s season and his recent starts right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
The Blue Jays get decimated by the Tampa Bay Rays as they lose the first game of the series 7-1. This was another tough game to watch, as the offense was only able to muster one run and the defense was abysmal. This one felt like the nail in the coffin, as the Blue Jays fall another game back of the final wildcard spot, with no flashes or indicators that things are going to change. We are getting to a point where we may have to accept what this season has been and what it is going to develop into. In this episode, we discuss our current feelings towards this team while breaking down all the highlights and big plays from the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
The Blue Jays have lost their first series after the All Star break to the Chicago White Sox. We were hoping things were going to be different after some time off, but the Blue Jays did what they have been doing all season long: underperforming in the batters box. They were only able to score five runs in the three game series. The Blue Jays are now 4.5 games back from a wildcard spot, pushing them into a position where they will be more likely to sell than buy at the trade deadline. They are running out of time, as they have a tough four game set against the Rays that will make or break their season. In this episode, we discuss all the highlights and disappointments from this weekend series, while breaking down all the injury updates from this past weekend and how they will effect the Blue Jays chances of success down the stretch right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
The Blue Jays are in a difficult spot. They have not played good baseball all season long as they have failed to do the little things right. However, even with all the shortcomings, they sit only 2.5 games out of a wildcard spot. The front office wants this team to be good, the fans want this team to be good and most of all, the players want to play good baseball. This doesn’t happen with a snap of the fingers, a lot of things needs to change quickly if the Blue Jays want to keep this season alive and refrain from throwing in the towel. In this episode, we discuss the biggest problems with the Blue Jays right now and what needs to happen if the Jays want to be in contention to buy at the trade deadline. We bring you the most up to date news, analysis and storylines right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
38 min
The trade deadline is approaching quickly, and nobody knows whether the Blue Jays should be buyers or sellers this season. So much has gone wrong up to this point, but somehow, someway the Blue Jays still have an opportunity to turn this season around. These next two weeks will dictate what the Blue Jays will try to make of this season: whether they go on a crazy run to pull us back in or if this is one of those seasons that should be forgotten. In this episode, we discuss whether the Blue Jays should buy or sell, and what factors will determine which direction they decide to go. We bring you the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
38 min
The Blue Jays season has not played out the way they would have wanted. Mental mistakes, uncompetitive at bats and pitching blow ups have put them in a rough spot, but which players have put them in this position? In this episode, we discuss players who have overachieved for the Blue Jays, underachieved, and who is responsible for the Jays lack of success this season. We then break down the performances by Blue Jays players in this years all star game while providing you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 min
The Blue Jays are not playing baseball this week, but there is still so much to talk about. MLB hosted its draft over this weekend, with the Blue Jays looking to maximize their draft picks and load up with talent for the future. The all star game is taking place on Tuesday, as the lineup and starting pitchers have been confirmed, which will allow us to see a few Blue Jays’ players in action. In this episode, we recap the Blue Jays draft, outlining our favourite picks and what their expectations should be, while also discussing the controversy of the starting pitching decision for the American League in this years all star game right here on Locked On Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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