Jay Bird Watching

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

500 EPISODES! Thank you, Blue Jays Nation! Join us for a massive party as we celebrate our landmark 500th weekly episode LIVE! We are thrilled to welcome our friend and former Toronto Blue Jay, Travis Snider, back to the bar room chat. Join us for a special night as we dive into his incredible baseball stories, answer your fan questions, and celebrate this huge milestone! BUT THAT'S NOT ALL: To show our appreciation for your support over the last 500 episodes, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY for everyone who tunes in! You absolutely do not want to miss out on how to enter for your chance to win a special gift from us at JBW. We'll also dive deep with Travis, co-founder of 3A Athletics, to discuss his powerful work building mental toughness and resilience in youth athletes—an essential conversation for every player, coach, and parent. Tune in LIVE, December 4th at 7 PM EST, and join the biggest celebration in Jay Bird Watching history! We will be answering fan questions, so have those comments ready for the #Livestream #JBW500 @Lunchboxhero45 @Lunchboxhero23 @3aathletics #TravisSnider #BlueJays #MentalToughness #YouthSports @3AAthletics #MLB #baseball#Coaching #LIVE #Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get Ready, JBW Nation! The bar room is opening early for a special announcement you CANNOT miss! As the Jay Bird Watching Podcast races toward our landmark 500th Episode, we have a HUGE SURPRISE to reveal to all our loyal listeners tonight! Join us for this special HYPE Edition of the JBW #Podcast Join the entire JBW crew LIVE Sunday at 7 PM EST as we break the news! Our buddy Darryl Silverstein will be on hand as we take your questions and celebrate this incredible milestone together. PLUS, a quick reminder of the date you NEED to save: ⚾️ JBW 500TH EPISODE ⚾️ Date & Time: December 4th @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST Special Guest: Former Blue Jay and all-around amazing guy Travis Snider! Don't wait! Hit that notification bell and join us for the announcement that kicks off the road to 500! #BlueJays #Toronto #baseball #MLB #LightsUpLetsGo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grab your stool! Tonight, the JBW bar room is diving deep into baseball nostalgia and asking the big question: Was it skill, or was it magic? ✨ Dylan Cease signs big contract with the Blue Jays and the offseason is officially kicked off in a great direction! The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew is having some random Blue Jays fun by celebrating the players who blessed us with one totally unforgettable, and often unrepeatable, season of brilliance! We're pulling out the old highlight reels to discuss the Flashes in the Pan: We look at legendary, confusing, and beloved seasons from guys like Jose Canseco, Brad Fullmer, and the insane surge from Marcus Semien. What was the biggest random season in Blue Jays history? The One Hit Wonders edition of the JBW Podcast. What was the biggest random season in Blue Jays history? Plus, we break down all the latest Blue Jays news and Free Agency rumors swirling around the team as the front office prepares to strike! Tune in LIVE tonight at 7 PM EST to join the chat and tell us which one-hit wonder you want to discuss! #Toronto #BlueJays #MLB #Baseball #HotStove #OneHitWonders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grab your stool, your beverage, and prepare to spend! The JBW bar room is officially the center of the MLB offseason and we want to hear from YOU! The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off their American League Championship run, and the league is taking notice: insiders are calling Toronto THE offseason destination. This is the moment we've waited for—the front office is positioned to make a massive splash and FINISH THE STORY in 2026! Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew LIVE to break down the hottest rumors and what it means for the roster: THE TUCKER SHOCKWAVE: ESPN's Jeff Passan and other executives view the Blue Jays as the favorite to sign top free agent Kyle Tucker. Can the front office seal potentially the biggest free agent deal in franchise history? BO'S NEXT MOVE: With Bo Bichette declining the qualifying offer, we discuss the high-stakes negotiation. Is a reunion likely, or are we preparing for the unthinkable? Where Does the Money Go? Beyond the megastars, we analyze the critical need for a frontline starter (like Dylan Cease or Ranger Suarez) and bullpen help to push us past the finish line. #Toronto #BlueJays #FreeAgency #KyleTucker #BoBichette #MLB #Baseball #Hotstove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pull up a stool, it is story time and the bar room chat is OPEN! 🍻 This week, the Jay Bird Watching Podcast welcomes a true legend to the chat, fan-favorite Blue Jay and broadcaster, Rance Mulliniks! Rance was a central figure who helped turn the Toronto Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, a journey that culminated in the 1992 World Series title. He’s the ultimate "hitter's hitter" and a key part of our franchise history. We’re sitting down LIVE to hear incredible stories you won't find anywhere else: ⚾ The Dynasty Years: Behind-the-scenes stories from the late '80s and the path to the 1992 World Series championship. ⚾ The Platoon & The Patience & The Everyday: Discussing his time as part of the legendary teams and his reputation as a master pinch-hitter and student of the game. ⚾ Current Team Take: His honest assessment of the current Blue Jays core, the 2025 World Series run, and what they need to finally finish the story in 2026. ⚾ Life After Baseball: Insights from his time as a broadcaster and his current work as a speaker. Don't miss this chance to be part of the discussion! The JBW team goes LIVE with Rance Mulliniks on 11/12 at 7 PM EST. Bring your questions about his career, the amazing teams he played for, and his famous glasses! Check out https://www.rancemulliniks.com/ We are live every week, even through the offseason, so make sure you join us Wednesdays at 7PM EST weekly! @RanceBlueJay5 #BlueJays #BaseballStories #Lightsupletsgo #Wantitall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pain stings, but the future is blindingly bright! ✨ The Toronto Blue Jays showed the entire league they are elite, reaching the World Series and taking the Dodgers to the final out of Game 7. While 2025 didn't finish the story, it set the stage for one hell of a triumphant return in 2026! Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew as we swap the sorrow for strategy and start planning the next championship run! We're not dwelling on the loss; we’re focused on the work that needs to be done! Spring Training 98 days away! Tonight, we are breaking down: The Blueprint: What did the 2025 run prove about this team’s championship DNA? We celebrate the epic levels of play that secured the pennant and look at where we are already set for 2026. Offseason Upgrade: We need that final piece! With the 2026 World Series as the only acceptable goal, where must the Blue Jays add? We discuss crucial free agent targets, the priority list for pitching, and securing the core. FINISH THE STORY: We're setting the narrative now—the 2026 banner is inevitable. We're thrilled to welcome @NotGaetti of NEPTA (Not Enough People Talk About) to fuel our optimism and discuss the 2025 Blue Jays Season. Tune in LIVE tonight to shake off the loss and map out the run to become 2026 World Series! What is the ONE MOVE the front office must make this offseason? Let us know! #BlueJays #WantITALL #LightsupLetsgo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It all has come down to this. World Series Game 7: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers for the Commissioner's Trophy. The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew, Craig Borden and Jason Lyons, are going LIVE one final time to mentally prepare for the biggest game in a generation. Last regular season episode of the JBW Podcast before offseason programming commences. We are still recovering from the truly unlucky ending to Game 6. It took a ball getting stuck in a wall and a double play that should never happen for these Dodgers to take the W in Game 6. Tune in as we look for any sign that the Baseball Gods will finally shine on Toronto, break down the pitching matchups, and discuss which unlikely hero must step up tonight in the final round of this heavyweight match-up. Grab a beer, pull up a chair, and let's get those lucky charms ready for one more insane ride. We want your desperate Game 7 predictions. We'll be shouting them out live on the #Livestream! #LightsUpLetsGo #BlueJays #WANTITALL #Dodgers #WorldSeries Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Toronto Blue Jays are ONE WIN AWAY from the World Series title. We are shutting down the trick or treating early and heading to the bar to get ready for possibly the biggest night in Canadian baseball in over 30 years! We are thrilled to welcome special guests, former Blue Jay and World Series Champion Todd Stottlemyre, and our friend Darryl Silverstein from J. Birdy (Canada's Baseball Brand) to share his insights and to help get amped up before game time! Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew LIVE for a high-anxiety, pre-game edition of the Bar Room Chat as we break down what it will take to secure the championship against the Dodgers in Game 6. We're discussing the biggest questions: The Yamamoto Hurdle: Kevin Gausman has to go pitch-for-pitch against a pitcher who shut down the Jays earlier in the series. How do the bats solve the puzzle this time? The Springer Factor: Is George Springer playing? And if he is, what is his true impact on the lineup? Pressure Cooker: How does this team handle the hype and the insanely electric crowd of the SkyDome? #LightsUpLetsGo #BlueJays #WantItAll #WorldSeries #Baseball @jbirdybaseballco @getjbirdy @ToddStottlemyre Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a thrilling Game 4 win powered by Shane Bieber’s masterful pitching and a momentum-shifting blast from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays are back in action and aiming to head home with a 3–2 World Series lead on the #Dodgers Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew for a live pregame breakdown of all the key moments from Game 4 and a full preview of tonight’s pivotal Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. We’re joined by special guest and former Blue Jays pitcher Bob File to talk World Series strategy, playoff pressure, and what it takes to win on baseball’s biggest stage. It’s analysis, excitement, and fan energy, all in one place. 🎙️ Tune in live at 6PM ET and ride the wave with Jays Nation! 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/@birdwatchinggc 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts #BlueJays #WorldSeries #baseball #LightsUpLetsGo #FallClassic #BobFile #VladJr #ShaneBieber #WANTITALL Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy