Section 138

Things couldn't get much worse for the Toronto Blue Jays right now. They've lost four in a row, seven of the last nine and are just two games over .500. Mark, Bryson and Jacob vent about the team's miserable performance this week against the New York Yankees. When on earth will this offence get going? Is it time for a lineup change or will that send the wrong message? Also discussed: the Ump Show. 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: "King of the Road," Roger Miller.

Oof. The Toronto Blue Jays lose their second consecutive series, dropping three of four to the Cleveland Guardians despite the much-anticipated return of Teoscar Hernández. Now, the lack of offence is starting to cost the Blue Jays games. When, if ever, will things turn around? Will it happen this week against the New York Yankees, or will it take longer against the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners or even the Cincinnati Reds? Mark and Bryson also discuss sloppy play on the basepaths, shaky bullpen performances and Alek Manoah's comments about this year's baseballs. 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. Music: "Henny & Gingerale," Mayer Hawthorne.

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost their first series of the season to the New York Yankees, who take advantage of an ump show on Tuesday to deliver Toronto its worst loss of the year. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays' offensive struggles and what will get it going. Is Teoscar Hernández the solution? What about re-hiring Dante Bichette? Or is it just as simple as facing a bad team? Also discussed: Yusei Kikuchi's bounceback start and whether jinxes are real or not. 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. Music: "GEEKIN'," Mia Gladstone.

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. Thanks to Kevin Gausman and some timely hitting, the Blue Jays walk away with another pair of one-run wins and another series win. Mark, Bryson and Jacob reflect on the month of April and give out their monthly awards for MVP, Cy Young, biggest surprise, Gold Glove and best reliever. The crew also discusses Toronto's depleted offence and if it's a source of concern, as well as the Cy Young debate between Kevin Gausman and Alek Manoah. 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. Music: "L.O.V.E.," Yung Bae.

After yet another series win, Bryson and Jacob talk about the Toronto Blue Jays' immensely talented starting rotation, headlined by Alek Manoah's shutout start in the finale. 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. Music: "Never Gonna Give You Up," Rick Astley.

Santiago Espinal is hitting like crazy as the Toronto Blue Jays win another series against the Houston Astros. Is it time for the Blue Jays to consider optioning Cavan Biggio? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss how good Toronto's bullpen has been despite blowing Sunday's game and what the team should do with Bo Bichette, given his early-season 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. Music: "Through and Through and Through," Joel Plaskett.

Wow. Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi dazzled for the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, leading the team to a series win against the Boston Red Sox. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the starting pitching, why it seems the rotation is turning a corner and what still needs to be done with the offense. Should the Blue Jays move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the two-hole? What about other lineup changes? Also discussed: criticisms of Canada's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 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. Music: "Never Gonna Stop," BROS.

The injuries continue for the Toronto Blue Jays with Hyun Jin Ryu being placed on the 10-day IL with left forearm inflammation. Now that he's on the shelf, how important is Ross Stripling to this team? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the Blue Jays-Athletics series and everything that went down. Should we be worried about the Blue Jays not hitting with runners in scoring position? What about the performances of Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and the like? The crew also wishes Buck Martinez well and discusses the performances of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Zack Collins and Jordan Romano. 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. Music: "Hollywood," 87 Nights.

The Toronto Blue Jays were struck with the injury bug this week, as both Teoscar Hernández and Danny Jansen went down with oblique strains. How costly is this for the Blue Jays? What can they do to replace that production? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether Toronto should sign Michael Conforto or stand pat with internal options. The crew also discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-homer night, the team's offensive struggles, the playing time battle between Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal and the improved rotation performance. 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. Music: "Stop Making This Hurt," Bleachers.

It's our first-ever in-person podcast and the Toronto Blue Jays are back! They take two of three from the Texas Rangers in what might be the most exciting opening weekend in recent memory. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the electric comeback on Friday, the narrow win on Saturday and the disappointing finish on Sunday. Should we be concerned about Toronto's rotation? What about the bullpen? Will Santiago Espinal steal Cavan Biggio's lineup spot? What are our thoughts on the #NextLevel hashtag? All that and more. Baseball is back. 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. Music: "It's a Dream," Hembree.

Opening Day is around the corner and it's time for our annual prediction episode! Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on what we think will happen with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. How many games will they win? Who will lead the team in WAR? Can George Springer play more than 140 games? How many home runs will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit? All that and more, discussed in this episode. DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino is on the way. While you wait, check out DraftKings now and use promo code SECTION138. Gambling Problem? Call 1-866-531-2600. 19+. Physically present in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Subject to successful AGCO registration and execution of an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. 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. Music: "I Predict," Sparks.

We're eight days from Opening Day and things are starting to ramp up. Mark, Bryson and Jacob weigh in on who they think will win the AL East and why we can't count the Tampa Bay Rays out just yet. Who has a better rotation -- the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees? We also discuss Toronto's signing of Dexter Fowler and what it means for the team. Also discussed: the Pete Walker situation and MLB's Home Run Derby X. DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino is on the way. While you wait, check out DraftKings now and use promo code SECTION138. Gambling Problem? Call 1-866-531-2600. 19+. Physically present in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Subject to successful AGCO registration and execution of an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. 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. M

Raimel Tapia is the newest Toronto Blue Jay after the team acquired him from the Colorado Rockies for longtime outfielder Randal Grichuk. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss their instant reactions to the deal. How does Tapia's speed and left-handed bat improve the team? Is another deal to come? What happens if George Springer is injured again this season? 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. Music: "Pressure," Creature Canyon.

Spring training has officially started and the Toronto Blue Jays are 3-1. Mark, Bryson and Jacob take one final look at the offseason and what the team has left to do. Should they pursue someone like Jed Lowrie? What about Michael Conforto? The trio also evaluates spring training so far and discusses who has stood out. Also: Should we be worried about George Springer?Note: This episode was recorded before Monday's game.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. Music: "Reckoning," The Arkells.

The Toronto Blue Jays are busy right now. Really busy. They just acquired Matt Chapman in a blockbuster trade from the Oakland Athletics, with a prospect package headlined by Kevin Smith and Gunnar Hoglund going the other way. What does this mean for the 2022 squad? Is José Ramírez still a possibility? Just how exciting is all of this? Mark, Bryson and Jacob offer their instant reactions to the deal.Note: Apologies for Mark's audio. This was an impromptu episode and we had to make do. 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. Music: "Heat Wave," Born Ruffians.

The Toronto Blue Jays made their first big splash of the post-lockout offseason, signing Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $36 million deal. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss whether the deal is an overpay and how much the Blue Jays gain by having Kikuchi as the fifth starter. Does Toronto now have the best rotation in baseball? Is Nate Pearson going to be traded? What's the next move for the Blue Jays? 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. Music: "Witchoo," Durand Jones & The Indications.

WE'RE BACK, BABY. 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. Music: "Portals," Alan Silvestri.Keywords: MLB, baseball, lockout, CBA, Blue Jays, Toronto, spring training, Opening Day.

Rob Manfred sucks. This episode contains explicit language.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. Music: "We'll Meet Again," Johnny Cash.Keywords: MLB, MLBPA, CBA, negotiations, baseball, Blue Jays, lockout, Tony Clark.

It's officially 10 DAYS until baseball's work stoppage results in a delay of Opening Day. Will the owners and the MLBPA be able to come to a deal by then? What are the key sticking points? When do Bryson, Jacob and Mark think Opening Day will happen? 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. Music: "This Must Be the Place," Sure Sure.

SAD TIMES. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the depressing state of baseball and when we anticipate the Toronto Blue Jays starting spring training. Also discussed: Keith Law's top 100 prospect list and whether the Blue Jays should re-sign Corey Dickerson.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. Music: "No Hands," Attica Riots.