Blue Jays RISP Struggles Cost Series vs Yankees + Is Sean Keys A Legit Prospect?

Blue Jays RISP Struggles Cost Series vs Yankees + Is Sean Keys A Legit Prospect?

The Blue Jays offence falls flat in the final two games of their series loss to the New York Yankees. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about how the offence just can’t seem to get going with runners in scoring position, if Sean Keys has turned into a legitmate prospect in the farm system and former Blue Jays pitcher Marty Janzen is this episode’s focus on “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:29) High RISP, Low Reward: The Blue Jays continue to struggle hitting with men on base. Will they be able to figure it out before it’s too late? (11:58) Keys To The VIP: Sean Keys has quietly become one of the more intriguing bats in the Blue Jays farm system with a hot start in Triple-A Buffalo. (13:38) I Wanna Talk To Janzen: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays pitcher, Marty Janzen on this episode’s “Remember Me?” FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHXZpdVbtLYr6kD2d8hGA If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a rating and review and share it with your friends and family 🙏. Follow Rob on Twitter (not calling it X): @RobWong34  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @3_up_3_dwn

How Long Is Max Scherzer’s Leash? + Dylan Cease Impresses In Blue Jays Return

Max Scherzer gets lit up in his return to the rotation as the Blue Jays lose a series to the Philadelphia Phillies. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about Scherzer’s struggles and how long the leash should be on the 41-year-old, Dylan Cease’s impressive first outing back from the IL and former Blue Jays pitcher Corey Thurman is this episode’s focus on “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:23) Scherzer Struggle In Return: Max Scherzer recorded career strikeout number 3500, but got rocked in his first start back from the IL. Is he long for the rotation? (05:24) Dylan Dials It In: Dylan Cease dominates in his return to the rotation. Is he the most impressive starting pitcher in Jays history since Roger Clemens? (9:34) The “Thurmanator”: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays pitcher, Corey Thurman on this episode’s “Remember Me?” FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHXZpdVbtLYr6kD2d8hGA If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a rating and review and share it with your friends and family 🙏. Follow Rob on Twitter (not calling it X): @RobWong34  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @3_up_3_dwn

Blue Jays Take Series vs. O's! Brandon Valenzuela Steps Up + Ernie Clement Surges

A comeback win helps the Blue Jays win the rubber match and a series against the Baltimore Orioles. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about Brandon Valenzuela becoming a key contributor to the 2026 Jays, Ernie Clement's career year so far and a look back at the career of former Blue Jay, Randy Ruiz on this episode’s “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:25) Catching Feelings: Brandon Valenzuela continues to get the job done on both sides of the ball. Will he stay with the big club when Alejandro Kirk returns? (06:15) Clement's Big Move: Ernie Clement has carried over his incredible 2025 Postseason to the 2026 regular season. Where would the team be without him. (9:39) Remember Me?: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays first baseman, Randy Ruiz who had an impactful cup of coffee with the Jays. FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHXZpdVbtLYr6kD2d8hGA If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a rating and review and share it with your friends and family 🙏. Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobWong34  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @3_up_3_dwn

Blue Jays Trade For Simeon Woods Richardson + What To Do With Andres Gimenez?

The Blue Jays bring back a familiar face as the offence contiues to sputter. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the Blue Jays trading for former prospect Simeon Woods Richardson, if the Jays need to evaluate how much they play the struggling Andres Gimenez, and a look back at the career of former Blue Jay, Brandon League on this episode’s “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:26) A Familiar Face Returns: The Blue Jays have reacquired former farm hand Simeon Woods Richardson in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. (05:45) Dialing It Back: Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez continues to slump at the plate. Is it time for the Jays to consider other options at SS? (9:54) Remember Me?: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays reliever Brandon League who helped the Jays get Brandon Morrow from Seattle. FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHXZpdVbtLYr6kD2d8hGA If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a rating and review and share it with your friends and family 🙏. Follow Rob on Twitter (not calling it X): @RobWong34  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @3_up_3_dwn

Blue Jays Baltimore split, Jeff Hoffman implodes & Jesus Sanchez's bizarre injury

A tough series split for the Blue Jays in Baltimore as they have now lost two in a row. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about a rough outing for Jeff Hoffman and if fans will ever be able to get over Hoffman’s blown save in the World Series, Jesus Sanchez becoming the latest Jay to suffer a strange injury and what he remembers about former Blue Jay Willie Canate on this episode’s “Remember Me?” segment. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:28) Hoffman Implodes Again: Jeff Hoffman has another rough outing that leads to a Blue Jays loss. Is it possible to have a rational conversation about him? (08:22) Another Bizarre Blue Jays Injury: Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez is forced to leave the game after a fan throws a foul ball off his wrist. Add another weird injury to the list! (10:46) Remember Me?: Rob reminisces about World Series champion and former Blue Jays fourth outfielder Willie Canate on this episode’s “Remember Me?” FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHXZpdVbtLYr6kD2d8hGA If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a rating and review and share it with your friends and family 🙏. Follow Rob on Twitter (not calling it X): @RobWong34  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @3_up_3_dwn