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

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

Trey Yesavage Impresses Despite Loss + Blue Jays Injury Updates

It’s another series win in the books for the Blue Jays as they reel in the Miami Marlins. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about why Trey Yesavage continues to impress him despite taking the loss against the Marlins, the constant injury roller coaster the Jays are on and what he remembers about former Blue Jays Ezequiel Carrera on this episode’s “Remember Me?” segment. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:32) Gone Fishin’: The Jays can’t win a Trey Yesavage start but take the next two games to win a series against the Miami Marlins. (03:44) One In, One Out: Nathan Lukes returns, but Dylan Cease goes on the IL with a hamstring strain. (07:17) Zeke-ing Out: Rob reminisces about former Blue Jays outfielder Ezequiel Carrera 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

The one about the Blue Jays four-game win streak and George Springer’s offensive outburst

The Blue Jays have their first four-game win streak of the season, but can’t finish the sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the surging George Springer, Patrick Corbin with his best start as a Jay and Louis Varland’s unshakeable nature. Rob also debuts a new segment where he looks back at a former Blue Jays player that you may or may not have forgotten about. This episode, it’s lefty pitcher Brian Tallet! In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:38) Springer Has Sprung: George Springer has found his groove as the Blue Jays leadoff man is starting to look like his 2025 self. (05:53) Corbin & Varland Are DAWGS: Patrick Corbin and Louis Varland continue to get the job done for the Blue Jays pitching staff. (11:33) Remember Me?: Rob debuts a new segment where he looks back on a former Blue Jays player that you may or may not remember. This week, it’s former Blue Jays pitcher Brian Tallet! 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