Blue Jays Bats Grounded Again in Houston

04/04/24 • 99 min

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss Toronto’s 8-0 loss to the Astros in the finale of their three-game series where Toronto managed only one hit. The guys debate why Davis Schneider wasn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for the rubber match vs. the Astros after hitting the game-winning home run in Game 2. Buffalo Bisons Manager Casey Candaele shares what he's seen so far from Blue Jays prospects Yariel Rodriguez and Ricky Tiedemann after earning his 200th win as Bisons skipper (19:05) . Following Candaele, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to hear fan reaction on the team’s scuffling offence (31:30). MLB analyst and former player Doug Glanville explains what he saw in this Blue Jays’ team ahead of this season that made him pencil them in as his World Series pick (49:47). Astros analyst and three-time World Series champion with the Yankees, Mike Stanton looks back on Jays-Astros before previewing Toronto’s upcoming series in the Bronx, particularly his thoughts on Friday’s starter ex-Jay Marcus Stroman and Juan Soto’s fast start (01:17:43) .

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.