Section 138

Mark, Bryson and Jacob have lots of thoughts as the trade deadline wraps up and the Toronto Blue Jays get ready for the rest of the season. Why were they so quiet? How far behind have they fallen in the American League wildcard race? Also discussed: why acquiring Zach Pop is so important, why acquiring Whit Merrifield is so confusing, and why acquiring Mitch White is so... boring. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Music: "Confusion," Electric Light Orchestra.

With the trade deadline less than 48 hours away, we still haven't seen the Toronto Blue Jays make a move. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss why -- including the high cost of acquisition in the Luis Castillo deal -- and how aggressive the Blue Jays should be in this market. Does it make sense to go all-out, or should Toronto be more cautious? Also discussed: Why the Blue Jays are interested in Ian Happ and Frankie Montas, whether the Blue Jays should give Ross Stripling a qualifying offer, Yusei Kikuchi's return and the Rogers Centre renovations. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Music: "Loose," Scoundrels.

The trade market has been awfully quiet -- that is, until last night, when the New York Yankees traded for Andrew Benintendi. Will the Blue Jays make their first move soon? Mark and Jacob discuss who it could be and why. Does trading for Ian Happ make any sense? What about Jose Quintana or Luis Castillo? Also discussed: John Schneider's decision to pull Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi's return. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Music: "Dirty Work," Steely Dan.

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off of one of the best offensive series in franchise history and Mark, Bryson and Jacob are back after a brief hiatus to discuss everything that went down at Fenway Park. Were the Red Sox playing the worst baseball you've ever seen? How many records did the Blue Jays set? Did Toronto single-handedly end Boston's season? The crew also re-assesses the decision to fire Charlie Montoyo, the possibility of trading for Juan Soto and the news that the Blue Jays might host the 2027 All-Star game. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Dirty Water," The Standells.

Amid a terrible stretch, the Toronto Blue Jays pull the trigger and fire manager Charlie Montoyo after four years with the club. Mark and Jacob discuss the news and all its ramifications in an Instagram Live. Is it the right move? Why now and not during the All-Star break? What about the decision to name John Schneider as interim manager? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok and don't miss any future live streams.Music: "Goodbye Stranger," Supertramp.

The Toronto Blue Jays just got swept by the Seattle Mariners, dropping four straight games and nine of their last 10. Charlie Montoyo is on the hot seat and the closest he's ever been to being fired since joining the Blue Jays in 2019. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all the factors at play right now and whether Toronto actually should move on from their longtime manager. Also discussed: Is Montoyo to blame for the recent struggles? Will the Blue Jays make the postseason? Should George Springer go to the All-Star Game? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Trouble," Ray LaMontagne.

The Toronto Blue Jays just had what might be the worst series of the season, nearly getting swept by the Oakland Athletics. Mark and Bryson discuss the reaction of fans and whether the Blue Jays actually suck. Are fans being irrational? (Hint: Yes.) Also discussed: whether Yusei Kikuchi should be pulled from the rotation and what grade the Blue Jays deserve for the first half. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Sweet City Woman," Stampeders.

The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting more than any other team in baseball, and it seems to be costing them hits, runs and in some cases, games. Should the Blue Jays stop shifting? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Blue Jays' frustrating series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and where the team goes from here. Will Kevin Gausman make his next start? If not, who do the Blue Jays turn to? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Reelin' in the Years," Steely Dan.

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the most intense series of the season as they come away with two wins against the Boston Red Sox. With a bases-clearing incident and extra innings galore, has the wild card race officially started? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s walkoff, the bullpen collapse and how Sergio Romo might play a role with the team moving forward. Also discussed: Tanner Houck's vaccination status, whether Yusei Kikuchi is on his final straw and Buck Martinez's cancer treatment. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Future Retro Super Soul," Jane Holiday.

The Toronto Blue Jays are wrapping up a less-than-ideal road trip against the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the collapse of the rotation -- specifically José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi -- and what is most concerning about the fall off. The crew also chats about Alejandro Kirk's unreal month of June and his place in the All Star vote. Also discussed: Guillermo Martinez, Doug Eddings and Matt Gage. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Fortress," Pinback.

It's not the greatest of series for the Toronto Blue Jays, but Mark and Jacob discuss why it's not the end of the world to lose two of three to the New York Yankees. We also chat about Hyun Jin Ryu's Tommy John surgery and Toronto's apparent interest in Justin Verlander last offseason. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Real Love," Whitney.

Bryson and Jacob discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' series tie against the Baltimore Orioles and the current state of the Blue Jays rotation, especially with Yusei Kikuchi's continued struggles and the news that Hyun Jin Ryu will be out for the rest of the season.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Down By The Lazy River," The Osmonds.

UPDATE: Welp. We released this episode BEFORE the news that Gabriel Moreno was getting called up. We're still gonna let it fly. Enjoy.The Toronto Blue Jays win another series, this time against the Kansas City Royals, but it's not all sunshine and roses for Mark, Bryson and Jacob. With Danny Jansen back on the injured list, the crew discusses Toronto's decision to keep Gabriel Moreno down in the minors while calling up Zack Collins. We also discuss Yusei Kikuchi's terrible start, Hyun Jin Ryu's injury and whether the Blue Jays should trade for a starter. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Rocky Me Gently," Andy Kim.

The Toronto Blue Jays lose a series to the Minnesota Twins, but a big silver lining is the fact that the offense is still going. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss Kevin Gausman's interesting performance -- including the Twins' hesitancy to swing at his splitter -- and Trevor Richards' struggles out of the bullpen. Also discussed: Toronto's depth at catcher. Should the Blue Jays trade Alejandro Kirk, Gabriel Moreno or Danny Jansen? Could one of them be on the move by the trade deadline? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "I Ain't Worried," OneRepublic.

It's another sweep for the Toronto Blue Jays, this time against the Chicago White Sox. That's eight wins in a row and 12 of the last 15, putting Toronto 10 games above .500 for the first time this season. Bryson and Jacob discuss whether that success is sustainable and some of the news of the week, including Hyun Jin Ryu's return to the injured list. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Believe It or Not," Joey Scarbury.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS. LOS ANGELES ANGELS. SWEEP. The lineup finally gets going and the Blue Jays do what we know they're capable of. Mark and Bryson discuss all the dramatics from Saturday and Sunday, as well why the games were so back-and-forth. What needs to change in Toronto's bullpen? Should Ryan Borucki and Julian Merryweather be sent down? Is it time for the Blue Jays to add an arm? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Danger Zone," Kenny Loggins.

OFFENCE, BABY! The Toronto Blue Jays are BACK in business... or are they? Mark, Bryson and Jacob debate whether the Blue Jays' offensive outburst in St. Louis is for real and if they'll be able to keep it up in Los Angeles against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Also discussed: the importance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s homer and Charlie Montoyo's managerial mistakes. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Money," Pink Floyd. (Aka Kevin Gausman's warmup song.)

We're at our wits end. The Toronto Blue Jays still can't hit, despite a series against the worst pitching staff in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds. Mark, Bryson and Jacob vent about their frustrations with the Blue Jays, as well as what we think needs to happen. Should hitting coach Guillermo Martinez be fired? How concerned should we be about other teams in the division running away with it? Also discussed: the questionable decision to pull Alek Manoah after the eighth inning. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. (Don't miss our special announcement!)Music: "Nobody's Favourite," Mobley.

It's like the offseason all over again, with an ESPN report connecting the Toronto Blue Jays with generational talent Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals. Mark, Bryson and Jacob give their instant reaction to the news. How much should the Blue Jays give up for Soto? How believable is this rumour in the first place? Does it even make sense for the Blue Jays? Also discussed: A much-needed series win against the Seattle Mariners, whether the offence has turned a corner, and Toronto's bullpen struggles. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. (Don't miss our special announcement!)Music: "Sun Go Down," Fat Night.

We're shaking up Section 138 with a BRAND NEW LOGO for the first time in podcast history. The Toronto Blue Jays also shook up the lineup, but it didn't work out for them in their weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Outside of one phenomenal inning, everything stayed the same. Mark and Bryson discuss the change, what needs to happen next and where the Blue Jays go from here. How about the return of Hyun Jin Ryu and Danny Jansen? Also discussed: George Springer's health scare and series predictions. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. (Don't miss our special announcement!)Music: "Everybody Wants To Rule the World," Tears for Fears.