Bat Flips and Maple Dips - A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

It's a big weekend! The Toronto Blue Jays are visting the Texas Rangers in a series that will determine the fate of their season, and Justin is getting married! Justin and Patrick break down what happened in the Tigers series, discuss how Jose Soriano was left in too long, and then dive into the matchups for this weekend's games in Arlington.

The Toronto Blue Jays won the series against the Baltimore Orioles. Vladdy finally hit a home run at home, Dylan Cease battled through command issues but got the job done, and the bullpen continued to be excellent down the stretch. Justin and Patrick recap the series, dive into the standings, and preview the Detroit Tigers who will visit Toronto for 3 pivotal games.

After a 5-4 road trip that ended in disappointing fashion in Sacremento, the Toronto Blue Jays return home to battle their division rival Baltimore Orioles. Justin and Patrick break down the weekend's schedule across the league, and the pitching matchups against Baltimore. Will Max Scherzer turn back time again? Will Vladdy bust out and carry this team to the postseason?

Justin and Patrick return to dicuss the MLB Wild Card races. The Toronto Blue Jays are back at .500 and heading to California to play the Athletics. The guys go over the upcoming schedule and highlight players who need to step up to take the Jays to the postseason.

Following a weekend sweep of the Seattle Mariners during which the Toronto Blue Jays inducted Buck Martinez into their newly opened Hall of Excellence, the gap in the Wild Card race shrunk to 1.5 games. The Blue Jays now head out on a nine-game road trip with the first stop being in Cleveland for a key series against a Guardians team who are the team the Jays are chasing. Justin and Patrick discuss the performance of the Blue Jays pitching staff, hot and cold offensive players, and what lies ahead for the team on the road.

After a 3-3 week in Tampa and New York, the Toronto Blue Jays return home for a crucial week against the Royals and Mariners. With 30 games remaining, time is running out. The Jays likely need to go 20-10 down the stretch to give themselves a shot at the 3rd Wild Card berth. Justin and Patrick break down the week that was, the upcoming match ups, and tell us whether or not this Jays team has a chance.

A series win at The Trop?! Better buy a lottery ticket! Justin and Patrick return to discuss how a home run barrage from the Toronto Blue Jays offense and strong pitching from Jose Soriano, Shane Bieber and the bullpen helped lead the Blue Jays to a series win. They are now right behind the Twins in the American League Wild Card race but face a tough test this weekend as they travel to the Bronx for their final 3 games against the Yankees this season. Can they beat Schlittler, Weathers and Rodon? Will Vladdy return on Saturday?

The Toronto Blue Jays have won 6 series in a row. Do they have a shot at the postseason? It all starts with a tough road trip through Tampa Bay and the Bronx. What version of Vladdy comes back from the concussion IL? Can the offense start hitting for power? Justin and Patrick share their thoughts on what's to come for the team down the stretch.

Coming off of their 4th straight series win the Toronto Blue Jays enter the most difficult part of their schedule. They will see the Red Sox and Yankees at home before heading out on the road to face the Rays and Yankees again. At the end of this two week divisional gauntlet we will know whether or not this team has it in them to make a run towards a playoff spot, or if they need to pivot to auditioning players for 2027 and beyond.

With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror Justin and Patrick convene to assess the moves made by the Toronto Blue Jays. Out are Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman and top prospect Arjun Nimmala. In are Jose Soriano, Josh Smith, Jameson Taillon and a handful of prospects. Did the Jays do enough? Is there still a chance at competing down the stretch?

On the eve of the 2026 Trade Deadline Justin and Patrick get together to discuss what the Blue Jays are going to do. Will they trade Kevin Gausman? What happens to Daulton Varsho and George Springer? Is there a market for Shane Bieber? The Jays should look at acquiring high potential young players with team control beyond 2027 to try to rebuild the core of the roster.

Justin and Patrick return to discuss the impending doom of the universe...I mean the Toronto Blue Jays. The guys look at the roster and highlight the players who need to be traded, and the ones who should be moved before the August 3rd trade deadline.

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the midst of a depressing season, Justin and Patrick take a break to do something fun. The guys rank baseball pitches on a tier list and pick what their mix would be if they were starting pitchers. Let us know your pitch mix in the comments!

After a series win against the Giants that ended with a near no-hitter by Dylan Cease the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in an interesting spot. Justin and Patrick discuss what the upcoming schedule looks like and what the team needs to do the rest of the way, and the players who need to step up in order for them to achieve their goal.

After a two week hiatus due to illness Justin and Patrick return to assess the damage done to the Toronto Blue Jays over that span, largely by themselves. The team got smoked in Seattle after a tough homestand and find themselves 6 games below .500 with 6 games to play before the All Star Game. The guys discuss who the Jays should trade away before the deadline on August 3rd, a weak(er) free agent class this winter, and what the next competitive window for the Jays could look like.

With the series finale rained out between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, Justin and Patrick recap the two-game split, discuss trade news and targets, the rotation, Houston Astros, and play some more trivia. Shane Bieber will return this week. Yimi Garcia could be close behind if his rehab outing goes well. The guys discuss potential moves and roster constraints.

After a glorious sweep of the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays head to Wrigley Field with another chance to return to the .500 mark as the mid-way point of the season approaches. Justin and Patrick discuss the sweep and dive into what made it happen, including an outstanding bullpen day in game 2. The guys then preview the 3-game set on the North Side of Chicago with the Cubs.

Coming off a series loss aginst the New York Yankees that the Toronto Blue Jays could have swept, Justin and Patrick dive into the numbers. The Blue Jays simply turn into different hitters with RISP, forgetting how to do even the most simple things at the plate. The guys discuss lineup construction including not starting George Springer against RHP until he heats up, and why the Jays aren't moving Ernie Clement into the top 2 spots on a regular basis.

Justin and Patrick are back following a series win for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles. Ernie Clement and Brandon Valenzuela came up big with the bats, and Louis Varland picked up two more saves. The guys dicuss the current lineup construction, bullpen roster spots, and what the team will do when they activate Cease and Scherzer. With the Phillies coming to town for three games, the Blue Jays will see one of the best pitching staffs in the league and will face Christopher Sanchez in Monday's series opener.

Justin and Patrick return after the Toronto Blue Jays split the weekend series with the Baltimore Orioles. The Jays had a great comeback in game 2 and then immediately returned the favour in game 3 after Jeff Hoffman couldn't protect a 4-run lead in the 9th. The guys recapthe series, talk June goals for the Jays, play a game about old stadiums, and then preview the upcoming test that will be the Atlanta Braves.