Justin and Patrick are back to recap a series win against the Yankees that could and probably should have been a sweep for the Blue Jays. The guys share their thoughts on the dismal RISP numbers and on the decision to use Erik Swanson in the 9th inning in game 3. The Jays head out on the road to San Diego and the guys tell you who and what to watch…

After another week of MLB, Russell, Darius and Rob spend nearly an hour not talking about any of it. They discuss the epidemic of elbow injuries that seems to be upon is and what if anything can be done to fix it. They then switch the focus to the A's situtation and the nonsense of them moving to Sacramento. Finally they do discuss so of the top te…

The Blue Jays won the series against the Rockies, and if you ignore the thumping in game 1 things are looking pretty good! Justin and Patrick get into it over why Daniel Vogelbach is on the roster instead of Horwitz, Barger, or Robertson. The guys discuss Yariel Rodriguez, Jose Berrios, and Justin Turner before previewing the upcoming series agains…

The Blue Jays came close to sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the first home series of 2024 but lost game 3 in extra innings. Justin and Patrick discuss the strong performances from the starting pitchers, Justin Turner, Cavan Biggio, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Danny Jansen, Jordan Romano, and Erik Swanson are rehabbing for Buffalo, and Tim Mayza, Aleja…

Justin and Patrick bring you a 10 games in vibe check on the Blue Jays season. The bats have been largely terrible and the pitching has left a lot of be desired. With the first homestand starting can they turn it around?

Darius leads Ben and Russell through a discussion on the first week of the MLB season. The sweepers and sweepies get discussed as well as the glorious on pace records we have and the McNeil/Hoskins beef. Topped off with the usual 2 Good 2 Bad.Bat Flips & Nerds による

After a series split to open the season Justin and Patrick get together to dicuss the good and the bad from the first 4 games. The at bats look competitive, Vladdy is taking walks, and Justin Turner is doing what the Blue Jays signed him to do. The matchups are set for the series against the Astros who lost 4 games to the Yankees to start the seaso…

In the finale of the 2024 season preview Justin and Patrick discuss the bullpen and what impact the injuries to Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson will have. The guys break down expectations for each reliever and highlight specific areas that will determine their success or failure. Patrick takes us through the lightning round where he and Justin name …

In part 3 of the BFMD 2024 Blue Jays preview series Justin and Patrick discuss the rotation. What is the concern level with Gausman's health going into the season? How many starts might he miss? Can Berrios and Bassitt deliver repeat years of 2023? Will Yusei Kikuchi put an awful spring behind him? How much can we expect from Bowden Francis, Mitch …

In part 2 of the season preview series Justin and Patrick discuss what the rest of the position players bring to the lineup after covering the every day players in part 1. Can IKF do enough with the glove to make up for his below average hitting? Will Cavan Biggio or Davis Schneider claim every day roles? Is Ernie Clement a full season big leaguer …

With the 2024 season around the corner Justin and Patrick bring you a BFMD tradition with their season preview series. This year we are doing things a bit different and dedicating 4 (maybe 5) episodes to adequately discuss each player that will break camp and look to make an impact with the Jays this year. In this episode the guys dicuss the positi…

Just as the groundhog saw his shadow, so too will our four brave prognosticators declare early the results of the upcoming 2024 MLB season. John, Tom, Darius and Ben join forces for their annual predictions podcast, debating the win totals for all 30 MLB teams before arriving at a very, very scientific result. Hate our predictions? Join the queue. …

Justin and Patrick are back to continue guiding you through the news out of Blue Jays camp. The guys provide updates on Gausman, Manoah, and Jansen, and discuss the bench battle that continues to rage on.

In 2019, a crack bunch of baseball pundits were relgated from a pod for the crime of not being the originals. These men promptly escaped from the basement to the podcasting underground. Today, still wanted by the John McGee, they survive as podcasters of fortune. If you have a prediction problem, If no one else can help and if you can find them. Ma…

Joey Votto is a Blue Jay, and Justin & Patrick are back to break down the signing, the BFMD lore, and the impact Votto could make. The battle for the bench is heating up with both Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement playing very well so far this spring. Kevin Gausman is back on the mound, and the Jays did take a late run at re-signing Matt Chapman.…

The team is back to talk about the monster Wheeler extension, the possibly sub par deals for Bellinger and Chapman and if that means Boras has lost his touch. They chat about the latest sproings of Spring Training as well as highlight some intersting moments for them and how the GB eligble guys have been fairing.…

Justin and Patrick are back with another episode of BFMD. Matt Chapman signed in San Fransisco. Alek Manoah is potentially hurt.Ricky Tiedemann back on the mound. Will Daniel Vogelbach make the team? What grade do the Jays get for the offseason?

Justin and Patrick are back to discuss all things Blue Jays. Alek Manoah had a wild start to his spring while Jose Berrios looked solid. Both have added Patrick's favourite pitch to their arsenals ahead of the new season. The guys discuss Vladdy's arbitration and contract comments, and dive into a news story about MLB potentially reducing the numbe…

Justin and Patrick return with the first episode of 2024 Grapefruit League action. Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs. What does this mean for Matt Chapman? After Nate Pearson and Yosver Zulueta both had blow ups in their first spring appearences, the guys list out their bullpen power rankings based on trust and confidence. Where will mainstays…

Darius, Rob and Ben chat through the early Spring Training storylines, from 'Best Shape Of His Life'-watch (hello Giancarlo) to the variety of subtle and not-so-subtle comments coming out of media availabilities. They also chat remaining free agents, Rob Manfred's very early handing of his notice and rule changes coming into 2024!…

Justin and Patrick are back AND in the best shape of their lives. Okay maybe not, but the guys are thriving off of the news out of Blue Jays camp. Nate Pearson added a splitter, Ricky T added muscle, and the Jays signed a couple of MLB vets to minor league deals. The guys discuss the remaining free agents and Mike Trout saying that he does not want…

Spring Training has officially opened with pitchers and catchers reporting today in Dunedin. Alek Manoah is in better shape, Don Mattingly grew a beard, Cavan Biggio has tendonitis, and the Jays still don't have a full time third baseman. Justin and Patrick break down everything in the news and discuss the 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class …

Ben, Darius and Gav join forces to discuss the recent news in Major League Baseball, including the O's trade for Corbin Burnes (and new ownership), the Bobby Witt Jr extension and two players signing on to complete their careers with their respective teams.Bat Flips & Nerds による

The Jays have signed veteran DH/INF Justin Turner to a 1 year deal. Justin and Patrick break down what the deal means for the offence and more importantly, the defence. Alek Manoah trade rumours are swirling, and Vladdy will be on the cover of MLB The Show 24.

Justin and Patrick return to recap the three players the Blue Jays have signed so far this month. Kevin Kiermaier is back. Isiah Kiner-Falefa swapped his pinstripes for a blue bird. Yariel Rodriguez of the Cuban national team wants to be a starter and the Jays will give him a chance. The guys also discuss the playing time at 3rd base and starting p…

The boys are back and more specifically Tom is back so they do a review of 2023 in the most quirky way possible. We've taken a spin on the BBC favourite "Would I Lie To You?" and Ben, Darius and Russell each have prepared some truths and lies about the 2023 season to see how much Tom can remember. Can you the listener at home best Tom's knowledge o…

Justin and Patrick continue their countdown of the top 31 Blue Jays prospects according to FanGraphs. In this episode the guys cover the top 10 and discuss the future impact of guys like Arjun Nimmala and Ricky Tiedemann.

Justin and Patrick bring you traditional offseason content with the Blue Jays top prospects report. Using FanGraphs the guys work their way down the list and tell you who they have their eyes on. Do any of these guys have what it takes to make an impact at the MLB level in 2024? In this episode: #31 to #11…

The Toronto Blue Jays did not sign Shohei Ohtani. He was not on board that plane. He was in Southern California. After losing out on baseball's unicorn the Toronto Blue Jays need to pivot to fill the large holes in their lineup. Justin and Patrick discuss what happened and where they think the Jays should go from here.…

In the final part of the 2023 grading series Justin and Patrick grade the Blue Jays infield. The guys debate on Vladdy, Chapman, and the catchers.

The grading series continues with Justin and Patrick looking back at the 2023 Blue Jays outfield. The guys discuss whether or not George Springer can rebound from a down year, and what to expect from Daulton Varsho going forward. Should the Jays re-sign Kiermaier?

Justin & Patrick are taking a break from the grading series to give you an update on current news. Sportsnet is parting ways with radio host Ben Wagner. The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot is out. The Blue Jays are rumoured to be among the final teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Bo Bichette trade rumours are circulating. The guys give their…

The team are back to draft the teams which they think will be most active in the free agency market. Russell, Darius and Rob are drafting which teams sign the most of the top 50 FA created by MLB Trade Rumours. Any guesses on who was picked last?Bat Flips & Nerds による

Justin & Patrick are back with the 2nd of 4 grading episodes. This time the guys are talking relief pitching. The Jays used quite a few options out of the arm barn in 2023 and a lot of them were very effective. Where do the guys rank Jordan Romano among MLB closers? What is Patrick's hot take on Tim Mayza?! Next up: the bats…

Justin and Patrick bring back a BFMD classic: player grades. First up: the rotation. Surprisingly, the Blue Jays only used 6 traditional starters this year as the others who started/opened games were in the bullpen. The guys hand out grades and discuss any concerns for the future.

Justin and Patrick return from a three week hiatus to discuss the fact that Guillermo Martinez was not fired. Dave Hudgens was reassigned to Florida and Don Mattingly is now the offensive coordinator. The Jays have offered Matt Chapman a qualifying offer, declined Whit Merrifield's option, and are said to be looking to sign or acquire position play…

Mark Shapiro spoke on Thursday and while there was some substance to his conference there was also nothing major that was concrete. Justin & Patrick break down what he said, what it means, and what is next for the team. The guys look throw the 2024 roster and offer their thoughts on potential outcomes for players.…

The pod that predicts as well as Acuna hits in the postseason is back to. They start with a brief discusion on Mintzgate/Atta-Boy! before moving onto to discuss the Divsion Series results, with discussions of what has been good and bad for the four teams making the CS.Bat Flips & Nerds による

After the truly phenominal predictive performance in the Wild Card Series going 0-4 the crew is back to discuss the games themselves and prognosticate over the Divisional Series. Russell replaces Ben with Rob this week and they use the most independant third person vote if they diasgree. At they end they find time to talk about the most important p…

The Blue Jays season came to a crashing halt after being swept by the Twins. Justin and Patrick discuss what happened and ask who to blame. John Schneider? Ross Atkins? The players? The analytics department? Hitting coaches? There is plenty of content to come as we enter the offseason so stick with us!…

The postseason is upon us and so, Ben and Russell continue the yearly tradition of chosing which teams will advance in the postseason. This time they manged to choose teams which aren't ranked higher in the seeding and have some bold choices. Listen to see when and why they are interupted by Siri and who wins the voice assistant race to flip a coin…

The regular season is over. Justin and Patrick preview the AL Wild Card series against the Twins and discuss who needs to be the X factor for both teams in the series. Can the Jays rotation provide quality innings? Will the bats come alive when it matters?

Darius is joined by Russell as they go through some of the reason to be positive for the teams which have been eliminated. They go through listener provided highlights as well a provide a few of their own in the episode of mostly positive vibes.Bat Flips & Nerds による

After a series win at the Trop the Blue Jays find themselves in control of the second Wild Card spot heading into the final week of the season. It will be a repeat week against the Yankees and Rays but all six hames will be in Toronto. Vladdy came alive on Sunday and George Springer was involved with the bat and the glove. Can the Jays lock up thei…

After a hurricane stopped them from recording last weekend Justin and Patrick return to cover the past week of Blue Jays games. From the lows of the sweep against Texas to the highs of the current 5 game win streak the guys cover it all. Updates on Vladdy's knee are positive, another wrinkle in the Manoah saga adds even more intrigue.…

Russell is joined by Rob and Darius to discuss the playoff races and make predictions on who they think will make it. They then do a quick roundup of the end of season awards nominating their players, whilst doing this they opine on if Adam Wainright will win his 200th game.Bat Flips & Nerds による

After a sweep of the Royals the Jays now find themselves in the second Wild Card position in the American League. Justin and Patrick break down the weekend's games and preview the biggest series of the year to date against the Texas Rangers. The guys look at the pitching matchups, discuss Jose Berrios' turnaround year, and highlight some key injuri…

The Toronto Blue Jays head to Oakland for a three game set after taking two of three in Denver. Bo Bichette is nearing a return but the Jays will be without Danny Jansen after the catch suffered a broken finger on a foul ball. Spencer Horwitz, Ernie Clement, and Davis Schneider all chipped in big time for the Jays. The offence will need everyone to…

After a week of .500 baseball the Blue Jays find themselves 2.5 games out of a playoff spot. As they head out on the road for 6 games against two of MLB's worst teams Justin and Patrick discuss what's happened recently and what is to come. The guys discuss the future of Matt Chapman and speculate on who the team will add to the roster when it expan…

Darius and Rob catch up on the latest in MLB, from Wander Franco's suspension to Tommy Pham's altercation. They question, once again, what exactly it is the Angels are doing, discuss the chances of the streaking Mariners, consider the state of the playoff races, and make people mad about the cycle.Bat Flips & Nerds による