Do The Blue Jays Actually Need Starting Pitching? + Astros Series Review

Do The Blue Jays Actually Need Starting Pitching? + Astros Series Review

The Blue Jays lose another winnable game and series, dropping two of three to the Houston Astros. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on the three-game set against the Astros, why the struggles of the offence continue to hold this team back, if starting pitching is truly a need for the Blue Jays and more. FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044c [Three%20Up,%20Three%20Down] 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

Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Bat Waking Up? + Blue Jays Split Series With Cubs

The Blue Jays have their rubber match in Chicago rained out, forcing a series split against the Cubs. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the Blue Jays coming back to steal a game in Chicago, Daulton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is showing signs of life at the plate and former Blue Jays outfielder Moises Sierra is this episode’s focus on “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:22) Windy City Split: The Blue Jays get home runs from Daulton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto in a huge comeback win over the Chicago Cubs. (04:33) Signs Of Life: Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting to turn things around or is it still a mirage? 06:27) Remember Me?: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays outfielder Moises Sierra on this episode’s “Remember Me?” FOLLOW THE POD 👇:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-up-three-down/id1883433044c [Three%20Up,%20Three%20Down] 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 Sweep Red Sox! Trey Yesavage Bounces Back & Louis Varland Dominates Again

For the first time since the opening series of the season, the Blue Jays have a sweep. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the Blue Jays taking all three games against the Boston Red Sox, Trey Yesavage’s bounceback outing, Louis Varland’s dominant season and former Blue Jays pitcher Brian Wolfe is this episode’s focus on “Remember Me?”. In this episode: (0:00) Intro (00:24) Sweep Caroline: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers and Trey Yesavage bounces back as the Blue Jays take all three at Fenway Park. (11:49) King Louis: Louis Varland is having one of the best seasons for a reliever in Jays history. Is he a dark horse Cy Young contender?  (15:41) Hungry Like The Wolfe: Rob reminisces about the career of former Blue Jays pitcher, Brian Wolfe 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 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