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We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! ️ If you’ve been waiting for the fun to return to the field, tonight is the night to tune in! Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to celebrate a team that is officially waking up. We are doing a deep dive into the recent news, the slow but steady building of the offense, and how the team is climbing out of the AL East basement. We are also tackling the biggest on-field question: Who secures the closer role moving forward? We are joined by Stuart Meyer of the Dunedin-Based Blue Jays Fans and host of the soon-to-be-released Dunedin Blue Podcast. Stories From The Year Round Home of Blue Jays Baseball. Shoutout to our amazing partners at @jbirdybaseballco - Canada's Baseball Brand! The vibes are healing! Pull up a stool, grab a cold beverage, and let's talk some Toronto Blue Jays baseball! #BlueJays #TorontoSports #Baseball #JBW #Podcast #MLB #LetsGoJays #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The JBW Bar Room is open, and we are looking for a spark! ️ This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back in the unofficial bar room chat to break down a chaotic stretch of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. With the injury bug hitting the clubhouse hard, the front office is making critical roster moves to try to get the Comeback Kids back to their winning ways. We are doing a deep dive into every transaction, call-up, and lineup shuffle to see if this is the spark the team needs. To help us make sense of the new-look roster, we are thrilled to welcome Thomas Hall from Blue Jays Nation to the show! He’ll be bringing his expert insight to the chat to discuss how these moves impact the immediate future of the season. A huge shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada's Baseball Brand, for outfitting the crew! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get your questions ready for the live chat. Let's talk some baseball! #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #MLB #BaseballFans #JBWPodcast #JayBirdWatching #BlueJaysNation #TorontoSports #LetsGoBlueJays #BaseballSzn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It has been a rough week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, and the JBW therapy couch is officially OPEN. This week on the podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the absolute nightmare that has been the last 6 games. The Blue Jays are on a 6-game losing streak, and we are opening up the floor for a massive community vent session. We are breaking down the lack of hitting, the defensive woes, and the pitching hiccups that have completely derailed the early-season momentum. Brought to you by our amazing partners at J. Birdy Baseball Co. (Canada's Baseball Brand!). If you are feeling the stress of this losing streak, you are not alone. Pull up a stool, grab a heavy pour of your favorite beverage, and bring your frustrations to the live chat. It's time for some baseball group therapy! In this episode: Deep dive into the 6-game losing streak. What is the biggest issue plaguing the roster right now? Live community vent session and group therapy. #BlueJays50 #OpeningWeek #VentSession #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back-to-back walk-offs, historic pitching debuts, and late-inning comebacks, if you aren't excited about this Toronto Blue Jays team yet, you haven't been watching! This week on the podcast, the crew is doing a comprehensive deep dive into the opening week of the 2026 season. We are looking at the standout performances, the absolute dominance of the starting rotation, and the sheer resilience of the "Comeback Kids." Pull up a stool in the Bar Room and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat! In this episode: Breaking down the wild walk-off wins and late-inning comebacks. #BlueJays50 #Toronto #OpeningWeek #WalkOff #Baseball #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Opening Day is THIS FRIDAY! The JBW Bar Room is officially open to celebrate! ️ Craig and Jason are back together tonight to wrap up an incredible Spring Training. We both spent time soaking up the Florida sun and getting a firsthand look at the squad, and we are bringing our live scouting reports straight to the show. We are talking final roster cuts, breakout players, and our official Opening Day predictions. Plus, we are closing out the spring season with a massive featured interview: Mayor Freaney of Dunedin joins the chat to talk about the city's legendary 50-year relationship with the Blue Jays! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and let's talk some baseball! #Openingday #BlueJays #SpringTraining #DunedinFL #BaseballFans #Podcast #JayBirdWatching #MLB #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Baseball Classic was electric, and the Toronto Blue Jays were right in the middle of it! ️️ This week on the podcast, we are coming to you LIVE from Florida! Craig is officially boots-on-the-ground in Dunedin for the final week of Spring Training, bringing you all the inside updates as the boys get ready for Opening Day. Ari Shapiro joins the JBW Bar Room tonight to discuss the heavy Blue Jays presence across the WBC rosters. How will that high-stakes, international playoff experience translate to the 162-game grind? We are breaking it all down. A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand - for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh under the Florida sun! Pull up a bar stool, grab a cold beverage, and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat! Tune in LIVE every Wednesday @ 7 PM EST 4PM PST. #WorldBaseballClassic #WBC2026 #BlueJays #DunedinFL #SpringTraining #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pull up a bar stool, Blue Jays fans! We are celebrating a massive milestone in the JBW Bar Room tonight! The Toronto Blue Jays are officially celebrating their 50th season, which means they have been calling Dunedin, Florida their Spring Training home for half a century. To help us honor this Major League accomplishment, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Steven Sandbergen from the City Council of Dunedin to the show! We are diving deep into the 50-year history between the Jays and the city, sharing stories from the epic 2025 American League Championship parties, and getting the boots-on-the-ground perspective of the current talent down in the 2026 camp. Tonight's Lineup: 50 Years of History: The incredible relationship between the Blue Jays and Dunedin since 1977. The 2025 Dunedin Watch Parties: Looking back at the fun and celebrations from last year's World Series run. 2026 Camp Updates: A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co., Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh this Spring Training! Make sure to check them out for the most comfortable, well-fitting gear in the game. Also grab your favorite beverage and swig for the fences with us! Pick up your discounted Dugout Mug at DugoutMugs.com/birdwatching for 25% off SUBSCRIBE to the Jay Bird Watching channel for live Bar Room style baseball hangouts, weekly Blue Jays news, and the best baseball community on Blue Jays Podcasting. Hit the LIKE button if you are ready for the 2026 season! #BlueJays #Toronto #DunedinFL #SpringTraining #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The JBW Bar Room is officially open! As the Toronto Blue Jays ramp up for the 2026 MLB season, we are getting the ultimate inside scoop on how the boys get physically ready for the 162-game grind. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara to the show! Anthony is right in the middle of everything down in Florida, and he is joining us to talk about the world of MLB athletic training, how players prep for Opening Day, and the amazing features of the state-of-the-art Player Development Complex in Dunedin. A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh this Spring Training! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get those questions ready for the live chat. Let's talk some baseball! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs 🍻⚾️ Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open! Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs! Kris is joining us to share the incredible origin story behind the original baseball bat mug and geek out over baseball collectibles. Tonight's Lineup: 🌴 Spring Training Updates: The latest news and notes from Blue Jays camp. 🪵 The Dugout Mugs Story: How a crazy idea in a college dugout turned into a $50M+ baseball brand. ⚾ Collectibles Chat: Talking gear, memorabilia, and what makes the ultimate baseball fan cave. Have your questions and stories ready for the live chat! 📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST #BaseballMemorabilia #FanCave @DugoutMugs #BlueJays #Baseball #SpringTraining #collectibles Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️ This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company. In this episode: 🔹 Dunedin Updates: What we saw from picture day and the first days of full squad drills. 🔹 Spring Training Bold Predictions. 🔹 Live Q&A: We are taking your stories and answering your questions live on air. Grab a cold one and pull up a stool. The chat is going to be 🔥. 📺 LIVE TONIGHT @ 7 PM EST. Link in bio! #BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BaseballIsBack @JBirdyBaseballCo #Toronto #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same. Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend. In this episode: 🔹 The evolution of Buck's style & voice. 🔹 Rance's reaction to the retirement news. 🔹 A final toast to the "Voice of the Franchise." Tune in LIVE at 7:00 PM EST and have your voice heard. Pull up a bar stool and raise a glass to the voice of the franchise and Blue Jays summer nights, Buck Martinez! #ThankYouBuck #BlueJays #Toronto #Baseball #MLB #Broadcaster #RanceMulliniks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️ Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our newest star Kazuma Okamoto defending the title with Team Japan, the Jays are going to be playing high-intensity baseball before Opening Day even hits. We discuss: - Vladdy’s Return: Why playing for the DR could unlock an MVP start to the season. - The Okamoto Factor: Getting our first look at the new third baseman on the world stage. * The "WBC Bump": Will playing in playoff-atmosphere games in March lead to a "Red Hot" start in April? Join Liz and Jason in the Bar Room as they break down the rosters and make their tournament predictions! 📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST #BlueJays #WBC2026 #WorldBaseballClassic #VladdyJr #TeamDominicana #TeamJapan #KazumaOkamoto #MLB #Toronto #Baseball #SpringTraining #WBC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic? We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development. In this episode: ⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach. ⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop raw talent in the Dominican Summer League. ⚾️His advice to young ball players and more 🗣️ Blue Jays News: We break down the latest headlines. Grab a bar stool, maybe an extra pint, and join the conversation right here in the unofficial Blue Jays bar room chat! 🍻 📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST Proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company - Canada's Baseball Brand #BlueJays #BaseballCoach #DSL #FutureStars #BaseballDevelopment #HittingCoach #MiLB #MinotState #DreamJob #Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️ Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on re-signing Bo Bichette. We get Taylor’s reaction to the news and discuss where the team goes from here without their star shortstop. Plus, we down the "Spring Training Lifestyle." We discuss the best spots to hang out in Dunedin, FL, the magic of Spring baseball, and what it’s actually like to be down south when the team reports. Grab a stool and join us in the Bar Room chat! 🍹⚾️ #BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BoBichette #MLB #Baseball #Toronto #Podcast @Taylor.Belford Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11. 🔊 We are live in the Bar Room with Shane Told (Lead Singer of Silverstein) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays team that looks ready to run it back to the World Series. The front office has been busy, the roster is nearly set, and the anticipation for the 2026 season is at an all-time high. Let's go! Shane brings his "fan-first" passion to the show as we discuss: 🎙️The Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette Signings. 🎙️The biggest storylines heading into Dunedin. 🎙️Expectations for the new-look lineup. 🎙️How it feels to watch the Jays as a touring musician. Don't miss this collision of rock and heavy hitting! Catch us LIVE! 🍺 Have your voice heard in the chat. 📅 LIVE 1/16 @ 7 PM EST / 4PM PST #Silverstein #ShaneTold #BlueJays #Emo #Rock #Baseball #Toronto #BlueJays #Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most competitive division in baseball just got scarier. 😱 This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we are joined by the fantastic Jonna Perlinger of Babe's Babe Media (@babesbabes_baseball) to break down the escalation in the American League East. Every single team has reloaded this offseason, and we are staring down the barrel of a historic 5-team melee to crown a victor. In this episode: -The Arms Race: How the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, and Red Sox improved (and how the Jays match up). -The Rivalries: Which matchups are going to be must-watch TV in 2026? -The Verdict: Can five teams really contend for one title? Grab your favorite beverage and tune in. The rivalry talk starts NOW. 🔗 Link in Bio. Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. 🧢 Use promo code JayBirdPod15 for a discount! #MLB #Baseball #Podcast #Toronto #BlueJays #SpringTraining @jbirdybaseballco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Breaking News: Kazuma Okamoto is a Blue Jay! ✍️ Blue Jays Land Okamoto! 🇯🇵➡️🇨🇦 We are live with an instant reaction to the 4-year, $60 million signing of the Japanese slugger. We break down why this 30-year-old power threat is the perfect fit for the Rogers Centre alleys and what this means for the rest of the offseason. On this special edition of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we dive deep into the profile of the 30-year-old slugger. We analyze his transition from the NPB, why his pull-power is a perfect match for the dimensions of the Rogers Centre, and how this signing shifts the balance of power in the AL East. The Jays got their guy. Let's talk about it. #JayBirdWatching #BlueJays #KazumaOkamoto #MLBFreeAgency #Toronto #Jays #LightsUpLetsGo #Baseball @Jbirdybaseballco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grab a pint and pull up a bar stool, the Jay Bird Watching crew is LIVE! Tonight, we’re officially closing the book on a wild 2025 season. We’re pouring one out for the highlights, the playoff memories, and that unforgettable World Series run, before turning the page to 2026. We are joined by a very special guest and out sponsor, Darryl Silverstein of J. Birdy Baseball Co., to help us uncork our "New Year’s Resolutions" for the Blue Jays. What is it going to take to get this team back to the Fall Classic in 2026? In this episode: ⚾️The 2025 Wrap: Our favorite moments and the plays that defined the year. ⚾️October Flashbacks: Reliving the highs and lows of the 2025 Playoffs & World Series. ⚾️New Year, New Jays: The specific goals (and roster moves) needed to win it all in 2026. ⚾️The J. Birdy Story: Talking shop with Darryl Silverstein about baseball culture and gear. Join the conversation, raise a glass, and let’s talk Blue Jays baseball! #BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo #MLB #NewYearResolution @JBirdyBaseballCo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Blue Jays' pitching staff is getting crowded, and the JBW bar room chat is open to break it all down! Tonight, Jason Lyons and Craig Borden dive into the latest moves from the front office as the Jays add Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers to the mix among others! We discuss: -Pitching Depth: With the staff starting to fill out, where do these new arms fit? Is this the end of the offseason spending, or just the beginning? -Shapiro resigning a 5-year deal -The "Dear Santa" Wishlist: We’re breaking out our holiday wishlists! What are the final pieces this team needs to truly contend in 2026? We’re telling "Santa" exactly what we want to see under the Blue Jays' tree. Latest News & Rumors: All the buzz from around the league as the hot stove continues to burn. 🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎁 We aren't done giving back to the best fans in baseball! We have another big giveaway ready to go tonight. Listen in to find out how you can win some incredible Jays swag! Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. – Canada’s Baseball Brand. 🇨🇦 Use promo code JAYBIRDPOD15 for 15% off at jbirdy.ca #BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo #MLB #Baseball #GiveawayAlert #BlueJaysGiveaway #ContestAlert #FreeSwag #CodyPonce #TylerRogers #HotStove #Podcast @JBirdyBaseballco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back by popular demand! Tonight, the JBW bar room welcomes back a true Blue Jays icon: World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks! Rance was instrumental in turning the Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, and he joins us tonight for a special Fan Question Session to relive some of those baseball stories. From the late 80s to the 1992 World Series, Rance has an unbelievable catalog of stories. Tonight, he's ready to peel back the curtain on: ⚾ The Dynasty Years: Untold clubhouse stories from the 1980s and the path to the '92 championship. ⚾ The Platoon Life: What it was really like being half of the legendary platoon with Garth Iorg. ⚾ The Best Advice: Stories behind his famous advice to players like Ed Sprague before his pivotal World Series home run. ⚾ The Best Teammates & Toughest Losses: Answering the questions you submitted about his career. Do not miss your chance to hear rare, firsthand accounts from a Blue Jays legend! Tune in LIVE TONIGHT, Wednesday, 12/10 at 8 PM EST, and bring your best questions! Sponsored by our friends at J.Birdy Baseball Company #RanceMulliniks #BlueJays #MLB #Baseball #Podcast #LightsUpLetsGo #LIVEPodcast #FanQuestion #Toronto @RanceBlueJay5 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy