Cease Has Historic Start, But Bats Go Cold As Jays Drop Two Of Three To Phillies

The Little Things Don't Seem So Little Now: Jays Drop Back-To-Back Heartbreakers

Owen Hill is joined by Matt Creally to talk about the Blue Jays melting down and fumbling another chance to get to and above .500. They talk about the puzzling pick-off attempt towards third base by Jeff Hoffman, Luis Urias' confounding baserunning error, and George Springer's lack of execution in extra innings in a wide ranging conversation about the importance of execution. Matt brings analysis to Shane Bieber's disapointing season debut before the guys get to a positive Dylan Cease performance and previewing the upcoming four game set against the Texas Rangers.

Blue Jays Bounce Back from 16-2 Loss to Split Series In Chicago

Owen and Jesse break down the Jays' 1-1 shortened series split in Chicago against the cubs. They talk about a disappointing 16-2 loss in game one where Kevin Gausman really struggled, Brendan Little made a less than triumphant return and Myles Straw pitched before getting into the many positives from an 8-6 win in game two. They talk about Kazuma Okamoto's successful rookie season, George Springer's resurgance, and Daulton Varsho's big homer. The guys talk about Anthony Santader's potential return, Shane Bieber's upcoming start against the Astros, and use the extra time for a game of Agree or Disagree before taking listener questions and previewing the upcoming series.

THEY DID IT! Brandon Valenzuela's Double Helps Blue Jays Beat Red Sox For First Sweep Since March

Owen and Jesse are overjoyed to get to talk about the Blue Jays' first series sweep since opening weekend against the Athletics. They talk about Trey Yesavage's impressive 7.1 inning start in the third game of the series, give flowers to Spencer Miles, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and Louis Varland for the game two victory, and break down Dylan Cease's rocky but effective start in game one. After the Break they get into the offense and have nice things to say about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after his homer in game three. They marvel over Brandon Valenzuela's ninth inning at bat against Aroldis Chapman in game three, talk about optimism with George Springer, and take joy in Davis Schneider's power outburst. They finish with some injury updates, a prospect update, and a series preview for Chicago against the Cubs.

Blue Jays have NO CLUTCH As They Lose Two Of Three to the Yankees

Well that was frustrating. The Blue Jays entered the ninth inning tied in BOTH game two and three, yet found ways to lose both of them. Owen and Jesse spend the first chunk of the episode venting their frustrations about this team and looking to solve some of their RISP woes. Next, they say Welcome back to Alejandro Kirk and celebrate Kazuma Okamoto hitting the first Blue Jay home run into the fifth deck since 2017! Plus, share some thoughts on Davis Schneider and Charles McAdoo, and also touch on Trey Yesavage and some of the issues he's been going through and what it's going to take to turn it around. All that and more! Please subscribe for more Toronto Blue Jays analysis, news, rumors, prospect coverage, and more. Be sure to visit our website, where you will find the most comprehensive Blue Jays site on the internet. https://jayscentre.com/

Cease Has Historic Start, But Bats Go Cold As Jays Drop Two Of Three To Phillies

Owen Hill makes his return to the Jays Centre Podcast where he's joined by Jesse Burril. The two take an overarching look at what has been an overwhelmingly disappointing season from the Blue Jays before finding some positives in Dylan Cease's Historic 11 K performance, Jesús Sánchez's homer and double off of Zack Wheeler. They also provide some Ernie Clement All-Star propaganda, and debate whether Tyler Heineman will be DFA'd with the imminent return of Alejandro Kirk or if the Jays will decide to go with three Catchers. They finish with a conversation about Clements quote about "identity" and a preview of the upcoming serieis against the New York Yankees.