Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner hosts Deep Left Field, a baseball podcast from the Toronto Star. With great baseball coverage, opinion and analysis from Mike and other Star sports journalists including Laura Armstrong and Gregor Chisholm, as well as MLB players and others in the game, Deep Left Field has everything you need to know about the Jays, specifically, and baseball in general.
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Buck Martinez and Jeff Cheek remember Hall of Fame broadcaster Tom Cheek
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Guests: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez, former Jays farmhand (and son of Tom Cheek) Jeff Cheek This week, we honour Tom Cheek, the forever voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, on what would have been his 85th birthday. We remember the Hall of Fame broadcaster with stories and memories from Buck Martinez, who Cheek pushed toward a post-playing caree…
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José Berríos, José Bautista, and Chair of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Jeremy Diamond
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Jason Grilli’s thoughts on Angel Hernandez' retirement and DeMarlo Hale's assessment of the Jays so far
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Guests: Former Blue Jays pitcher Jason Grilli, Jays’ associate manager DeMarlo Hale This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get Jason Grilli’s thoughts on the surprise (and welcome) retirement of Angel Hernandez and check in with DeMarlo Hale for his assessment of the Blue Jays through one-third of the season. Also, thoughts on Hernandez’ legacy, such a…
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Liz McGuire, who took a 110-m.p.h. foul ball to the face, plus Kevins: Kiermaier and Rays manager Cash
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Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, Jays fan Liz McGuire This week in “Deep Left Field,” we hear from Kevin Kiermaier on the Blue Jays’ rough first couple months of the season, including the virus that tore through the clubhouse and what he believes we’ll be seeing from here on out. We also catch up w…
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Davis Schneider, plus former Blue Jay Jay Jackson and current mental skills coach John Lannan
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Guests: Blue Jays 2B/LF Davis Schneider, former Jay and current Minnesota Twins pitcher Jay Jackson, Blue Jays mental skills coach John Lannan This week, we sit down with Davis Schneider, who has been one of MLB’s best hitters since coming to the big leagues last August, catch up with old pal Jay Jackson to see how he’s doing with a new team and to…
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Aaron Sanchez, Daniel Hudson, plus the mailbag
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Guests: Once-and-future Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez, Dodgers reliever (and former Jay) Daniel Hudson plus your e-mail!!! This week in “Deep Left Field,” we dip into the mailbag to hear your thoughts on what’s been an incredibly frustrating couple of weeks in Blue Jay land, then we talk to two pitchers traded by the Jays on the same day back in …
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Celebrating Jordan Romano and checking in with Kevin Gausman
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Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and starter Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers/Baseball Canada slugger Freddie Freeman This week, we celebrate Markham’s own Jordan Romano joining the 100-save club, check in with Kevin Gausman for an in-depth look at the Blue Jays’ disappointing first month of the season and catch up with all-star Freddie Fre…
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Deep Left Field Mailbag: Jays salvage a win vs. the Dodgers
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As Shohei Ohtani weekend comes to a close, we answer your questions about where the Blue Jays stand one month into the season. What’s wrong with the offence? Should Vladdy be given a few games off? How safe is Ross Atkins? What about the hitting coaches? Do clutch players exist? Are the Jays at risk of losing their fan base? All these and so much m…
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Long Toss with Ross Stripling, plus Colorado manager and ex-Jay Bud Black
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Guests: Former Blue Jay pitcher Ross Stripling and Colorado manager and ex-Jay Bud Black This week, we give you “Long Toss With Ross” once again, as Ross Stripling joins us to talk about his tough start to the season with the Oakland A’s. We catch up with Rockies’ manager Bud Black, a Blue Jay for two weeks in the pennant race of 1990, and talk abo…
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A deep dive into Wednesday’s loss, plus Alek Manoah, Justin Turner and third base coach Carlos Febles
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Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, third base coach Carlos Febles, rehabbing starter Alek Manoah This week, we do a deep dive into the confluence of events that led to the Blue Jays using the bullpen the way they did in their series-ending loss to the Yankees — the first blown save for the Jays this season — and then check in with Justin Turner fo…
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Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Paolo Espino and former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton
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Guests: Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pitcher Paolo Espino; former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton This week, Kevin Kiermaier checks in for his regular visit despite a 3-for-31 start to his season. We talk to Isiah Kiner-Falefa about his first home opener as a Blue Jay and his strong start to the season, cat…
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Jays win home opener and we hear from Berrios, Schneider, Schneider and you
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Blue Jays win their home opener behind “Bad Dawg” Jose Berríos - we hear from him, Davis Schneider and John Schneider and take your email questions and comments!Av Toronto Star
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On the Jays brutal week, plus Erik Swanson, Ernie Clement and assistant hitting coach Matt Hague
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The Blue Jays get no-hit, so you get a special bonus episode! My take on the Jays shooting blanks in Houston.Av Toronto Star
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Opening Day Extravaganza: Springer, Guerrero Jr., Mayza, Kiermaier, Francis and Hale
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Guests: Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier, right fielder George Springer, reliever Tim Mayza, starter Bowden Francis, associate manager DeMarlo Hale It’s the Opening Day Extravaganza and we’ve got half a dozen Blue Jays checking in with their thoughts about the year to come! We check in with Vladimir Guer…
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The ‘Deep Left Field’ mailbag with Gregor Chisholm
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Guest: Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist Spring training is over and before we bring you the opening day extravaganza, we are dipping into the “Deep Left Field” mailbag! Baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm and I answer your Toronto Blue Jays questions on this bonus episode of “Deep Left Field.” What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts?…
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One on one with Joey Votto: 'I may be done, I may stink, I just don't see that happening'
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Guest: Joseph Daniel Votto The greatest Toronto-born player in baseball history joins us to discuss his attempt to continue his career in his hometown, whether he’s got anything left and why he apologized once again for his anti-Baseball Canada rant of 2018.Av Toronto Star
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On field interviews with Kevin Gausman, Ricky Tiedemann, Daniel Vogelbach, plus the Espinal trade (also, say it ain’t Sho)
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Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, top prospect Ricky Tiedemann, slugger Daniel Vogelbach As we head into the final week of spring training, we take you back to the beginning with Kevin Gausman, who was scheduled to be the Blue Jays’ opening day starter. We check in with Ricky Tiedemann as he begins the season that’s likely to see his major-l…
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Pals Danny Jansen and Jordan Romano talk expectations for the Blue Jays in 2024
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Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano, catcher Danny Jansen, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and breakout pitcher Adam Macko This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner brings good pals Danny Jansen and Jordan Romano together to talk about their expectations for the Blue Jays in 2024, introduces you to one of the new Jays, Isiah Kiner-Falefa…
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Joey Votto is a Toronto Blue Jay (Bonus episode)
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Joey Votto signed a minor league deal with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. Votto has been the toughest hitter to get out in the 21st century, so if he's healthy, this could be a big deal. Mike Wilner gave his initial thoughts on the signing in this bonus episode.Av Toronto Star
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Josh Donaldson discusses his time with Jays, plus Chris Bassitt
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New Jay Justin Turner, plus Daulton Varsho and Phillies manager Rob Thomson
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Guests: New Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, Phillies manager Rob Thomson This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get to know the new guy, Justin Turner, who brings championship experience and an unflinching approach at the plate into the clubhouse. We catch up with Daulton Varsho, who knows what he has to do to win over Jays …
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From Dunedin, Fla., Blue Jays' Bo Bichette and John Schneider
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Guests: Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette and manager John Schneider Spring training has begun in Dunedin, Florida, and Mike Wilner is down there to give you the goods on what’s going on at camp. He’s also there to have incredible conversations with Bo Bichette and John Schneider. What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in t…
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Blue Jay José Berrios, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, plus the Jays sign Eduardo Escobar and name a radio crew
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Guests: Blue Jays pitcher José Berrios, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli This week in “Deep Left Field,” we are live from the opening of Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training in Dunedin, Florida! We kick off the 2024 season with a look back at how ’23 ended, talking to José Berrios, who started the Jays’ final game of the post-season, and Rocco …
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Bonus Episode: Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner answer your questions on the eve of spring training
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Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm On the eve of spring training, as host Mike Wilner prepares to join the Blue Jays in Dunedin, we bring you a special bonus episode featuring your questions! Mike and Gregor Chisholm, the Star’s baseball writers, answer your Jays questions about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alek Manoah, Ross Atkins an…
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New Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers Ashley Stephenson and Paul Godfrey, plus Vladdy wins in arbitration
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This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to two members of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Class of 2024 — Ashley Stephenson, current Vancouver Canadians coach and the greatest female baseball player in Canadian history, and Paul Godfrey, who is largely responsible for Toronto getting a major-league baseball team and for SkyDome bein…
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Rance Mulliniks reflects on Jimy Williams and Jays’ glory years, plus Mitch White on Justin Turner
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Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White, former Jays 3B Rance Mulliniks This week in "Deep Left Field," host Mike Wilner talks about the Jays’ signing of Justin Turner with Mitch White, who was his teammate with the Dodgers from 2020-22. They also talk about the strides White made at the end of last season and his outlook for 2024. As well, Rance Mul…
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Baseball Canada icon Michael Saunders on excellence, Hunter Mense talks Blue Jays’ offensive issues
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Guests: Baseball Canada Wall of Excellence member Michael Saunders and Blue Jays Assistant Hitting Coach Hunter Mense This week in "Deep Left Field," we talk to Michael Saunders about being honoured by Baseball Canada, suiting up for his country and his 2016 season with the Blue Jays. We also take a deep dive into the 2023 Jays’ hitting woes with H…
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Canadian baseball hero Pete Orr, plus the Jays sign Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez
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Nationals manager (and ex-Blue Jay) Dave Martinez, plus Jays’ first trainer Ken Carson
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Guests: Washington Nationals manager/former Blue Jays and Expos outfielder Dave Martinez; Ken Carson, former Jays trainer. This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Dave Martinez about the incredible start to his brief Blue Jays' career back in 2000, and about playing for the Expos then leading the Washington Nationals to the franchise's first-ever …
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The roundtable of frustrated fan bases
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Guests: "Kim’s Convenience" star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Andy Kindler ("Bob’s Burgers," "Everybody Loves Raymond") and Chris Calogero ("The Movie Guy") This week in "Deep Left Field," host Mike Wilner convenes "The Roundtable of Frustrated Fan Bases!" Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks the Blue Jays, Andy Kindler talks the New York Mets and Chris Calogero talks …
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Welcome back Kevin Kiermaier and welcome home JR, with Jay Jackson
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Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, free agent pitcher Jay Jackson. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner talks to Kevin Kiermaier about returning to the Blue Jays for another year of Gold Glove defence and chats with Jay Jackson on the former Jay's experience in Toronto, his free agency this winter and baby JR coming home for…
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'I'm from NY. We get ripped all the time': Jon Heyman, plus Will Carroll talks Toronto targets
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Guests: New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, Injury Expert Will Carroll of Under The Knife. This week in "Deep Left Field," Jon Heyman joins us to express his bewilderment as to why anyone would be insulted when he wrote that Shohei Ohtani signing with the Blue Jays would have been bad for baseball. Also, Will Carroll talks about the health status o…
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Vernon, Romano and RickyRo — Jays All-Star Panel champions Toronto the Good
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Guests: Blue Jays past and present all-stars Ricky Romero, Jordan Romano and Vernon Wells. This week in "Deep Left Field," we convene an all-star roundtable with Vernon Wells, Jordan Romano and Ricky Romero, who combined to make six all-star teams as Blue Jays, to discuss what it's like to play in Toronto and how much opposing players enjoy coming …
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'Shohei Fever' Roundtable with Nick Dika, Drew Fairservice and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
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Guests: Arkells’ bassist Nick Dika; Drew Fairservice, former host of Spin Rate; Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, star of "Kim’s Convenience" This week in "Deep Left Field," it’s all about Ohtani. Host Mike Wilner convenes a "Shohei Fever" Roundtable with Nick Dika, Drew Fairservice and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to discuss the Blue Jays pursuit of the reigning American…
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Talking Ohtani, Cito and Ben Wagner, plus guests Blue Jay Chad Green and former Jay Luke Maile
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Guests: Blue Jays reliever Chad Green, Reds catcher and former Jay Luke Maile This week in "Deep Left Field," we dive into Shohei Ohtani’s chances of coming to Toronto and talk about Cito Gaston’s possible election to the Hall of Fame this weekend as well as Ben Wagner’s dismissal from Jays’ radio broadcasts. Then Chad Green talks about his first y…
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Blue Jays’ rookies and Buffalo buds Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement
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Guests: Blue Jays infielders Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner gathers The Buffalo Bunch! Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement get together to discuss their time with the Blue Jays and Bisons this past season, watching each other succeed in the big leagues, their mutual…
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Offensive Co-Ordinator Don Mattingly, and Canadian Jays prospect Dasan Brown
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Guests: Blue Jays Bench Coach/Offensive Co-Ordinator Don Mattingly, Jays prospect and Baseball Canada Outfielder Dasan Brown This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Donnie Baseball himself about his new role, what needs to change about the Jays’ offence and the addition of DeMarlo Hale to the coaching staff. We also chat with Dasan Brown, coming o…
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Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier, plus Gregor Chisholm on the Jays’ needs
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Guests: Kevin Kiermaier, free agent centre fielder, and Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner talks to Kevin Kiermaier about winning the American League Gold Glove and Fielding Bible awards in centre field, and what the future holds for him as he enters free agency again. We also check in with baseball…
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Jamie Campbell on the Jays and his new fight with cancer, plus Fielding Bible's Mark Simon
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Moreno and Gurriel in the World Series, plus Johnny Mac, Dave McKay and a sim Fall Classic
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Guests: Former Blue Jays and Diamondbacks shortstop John McDonald, original Jay and current Arizona 1B coach Dave McKay, and Mike Cieslinski, creator of Dynasty League Baseball powered by Pursue the Pennant This week in “Deep Left Field,” we check in John McDonald about his days with the DBacks (including a trip to the playoffs), reminisce about th…
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We talk to Blue Jays 2023 end-of-season award winners
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Guests: Blue Jays 2023 MVP Bo Bichette, Pitcher of the Year Kevin Gausman, Rookie of the Year Davis Schneider, Unsung Hero Cavan Biggio This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner hands out the Blue Jays 2023 End-of-Season Awards as voted on by the players and coaching staff themselves. Each of the winners joins us for a conversation looking bac…
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‘Ross needs to get better. But he's done a good job’
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It was Blue Jays' President Mark Shapiro's turn to address the media in the wake of the Jays’ early playoff exit, following Ross Atkins' suboptimal display a few days prior. We discuss the continuing fallout of the decision to remove a cruising Jose Berrios in the fourth inning of Game 2 and go through Shapiro's comments about the frustrations of t…
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Where’s the leadership? Ross Atkins’ end-of-season post-mortem
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Ross Atkins addressed the media in the wake of the Blue Jays’ early playoff exit and missed the opportunity to be a leader. We discuss the continuing fallout of the decision to remove a cruising Jose Berrios in the fourth inning of Game 2, go over Atkins’ dance with the media and lack of accountability and answer your e-mail questions on this speci…
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Deep Left Field Daily: Berrios pulled, Vladdy picked, Jays done
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The Blue Jays season is over. They scored one run in two playoff games, which is bad enough, but there was so much more than that. We will dive into the decision to pull Jose Berrios while he was cruising, hear from Berrios himself, John Schneider, Kevin Kiermaier, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette and answer your many e-mail q…
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Deep Left Field Daily: Now it’s win or go home
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The Jays lose 3-1 to the Minnesota Twins and now need to win two in a row to keep their season alive. We’ll hear from Bo Bichette, Brendan Belt, Erik Swanson and manager John Schneider
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Deep Left Field Daily: The playoffs are upon us
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The Blue Jays lost their meaningless season finale, 12-8 to Tampa Bay, then partied afterward in celebration of their wild card playoff berth. We’ll hear from Deep Left Field regulars Kevin Kiermaier and Jordan Romano, along with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Matt Chapman. You’ll also hear John Schneider’s post-game speech to the team. And we answer y…
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Deep Left Field Daily: No clinch on the field
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The Blue Jays worked overtime on Saturday trying to clinch a playoff spot, but didn’t get it done. We break down the 7-5, 10-inning loss to Tampa Bay that made the road to a playoff berth that much tougher. We’ll also hear from John Schneider and George Springer, and answer your emails to DeepLFPodcast@gmail.com.…
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Deep Left Field Daily: Will the Jays clinch Saturday?
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Sleepless in Toronto: Today's episode will record after the Seattle-Texas game
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The Jays beat the the Rays 11-4, so the magic number is down to one. We'll record as soon as the the Seattle-Texas game is over to break down how the night played out.Av Toronto Star
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