Best Bat Flips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 383 - Imagine Not Loving Baseball 57:30

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Ben and Darius hop on the microphones to talk through one of the most incredible games in baseball history, as the Dodgers closed out their second consecutive World Series title with an insane game seven victory in Toronto.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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BFMD 379 - Trey Yesavage: World Series Legend 39:15

4d ago39:15

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The Toronto Blue Jays are ONE win away from winning the 2025 World Series! Justin and Patrick return to break down the crazy three games that took place at Dodger Stadium. Game 3 was a 6 hour and 39 minute marathon that ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off home run. Game 4 featured a Vladdy homer off of Shohei Ohtani and a brilliant performance by…

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Texas Two Step - Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats Join the Texas Collegiate League 1:00:33

5d ago1:00:33

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I interview Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark and freelance photographer/reporter Brandon McAuliffe to discuss the bombshell move of both the Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats from the Mid America League to the Texas Collegiate League. Brandon and I also discuss Texas High School football, where he spends many nights in the …

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2025 MLB World Series Preview:Dodgers vs Blue Jays! ALCS/NLCS Recap, Predictions & Keys to Victory! 1:00:40

13d ago1:00:40

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2025 MLB World Series Preview: Dodgers vs Blue Jays! ALCS/NLCS Championship Series Recap & Bold Predictions! Join us as we recap the epic 2025 MLB Championship Series—where the Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Seattle Mariners in a 7-game ALCS thriller (4-3 Jays win), and the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-1 NLCS sweep! Now…

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10 years ago, the Jays lost the first two games at home. Then the bat - and script - flipped 27:13

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We open up the mailbag to help with the post World Series blues after the Jays heartbreaking loss 1:06:03

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It's the day after the day after and the Blue Jays' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series is still a heartbreaking gut punch. We throw open the Monday Mailbag at [email protected] to share your thoughts, feelings and questions about the game, the series and the season as a whole and hear from a wide range of listeners…

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So close, to the trophy and each other, Blue Jays were one inning shy of winning the World Series with '30 guys that truly believed in each other, truly loved each other' 55:47

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Guests: Chris Bassitt, Ernie Clement, Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho The baseball season is over and the Blue Jays fell short by two outs or one run, however you want to slice it. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat them 5-4 in 11 innings to finish one of the greatest World Series ever played with one of the greatest Game 7s. We went through the saddest club…

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'The two best words in sports. Game 7....Be loud. Be rowdy.' 42:08

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Guests: Ernie Clement, Trey Yesavage The final day of the 2025 baseball season is upon us and for the first time in franchise history, the Blue Jays will be playing in Game 7 of the World Series. Even though they never had the lead at any point, Game 6 was a tough loss, ending with Addison Barger getting doubled off second base, representing the ty…

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What's the best neighbourhood for Halloween in Toronto? We reveal which parts of the city are spooktacular and which areas you should ghost 23:02

4d ago23:02

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GUEST: Katie Daubs, Toronto Star reporter With Halloween landing on the same night as Game 6 of the World Series — and the Jays in it — Toronto is bracing for one of the busiest Fridays of the year. Whether you're heading out with the kids or planning to squeeze in some trick-or-treating before first pitch, you might be wondering: where are the bes…

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The Toronto Blue Jays could be World Series Champions tonight 38:22

4d ago38:22

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No scary stuff on this Hallowe'en edition of Deep Left Field, just a trip into the mailbag at [email protected] as we get you set for Game 6 of the World Series a game that, if the Blue Jays should win, would get them their first championship since 1993 and only their third overall. We hear from Jays fans from Toronto and all across Canada f…

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Detecting the acidity of the ocean with sound, the role of lead in human evolution, and how the universe ends 45:27

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First up on the podcast, increased carbon dioxide emissions sink more acidity into the ocean, but checking pH all over the world, up and down the water column, is incredibly challenging. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a technique that takes advantage of how sound moves through the water to detect ocean acidification. Ne…

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Trey Yesavage dominates Dodgers: 'Hollywood couldn't have made it this good 47:14

5d ago47:14

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Guests: Max Scherzer, Jeff Hoffman, Braydon Fisher, Joey Loperfido Trey Yesavage made history with his performance in Game 5 of the World Series, sending the Blue Jays home to Toronto with a chance to win the whole shebang on Friday night. The 22-year-old broke his own Jays post-season record with 12 strikeouts and set or tied at least four other p…

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Blue Jays win back home field advantage and make it a best of three 28:46

6d ago28:46

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The baseball season is going to end in Toronto this year. The Blue Jays assured that there will be at least a Game 6 of the World Series, to be played at Rogers Centre Friday night, with their come-from-behind 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, a game that started barely 17 hours after the 18-inning marathon Game 3 finished. In this ep…

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Travis Makes History, Biggest Surprise of Week 8 and A Very Kelce Halloween | EP 162 1:03:09

6d ago1:03:09

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by WhatsApp! On today’s episode, we get Jason’s review of 1587, Travis reacts to his record-breaking game against the Commanders, and explains why the Chiefs are “AAF.” We also look at the rest of a blowout-filled Week 8 with the Eagles running over the Giants, Jason gives his thought…

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How Ontario employers are getting away with $200 million in unpaid wages 24:04

6d ago24:04

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Guest: Ghada Alsharif, Toronto Star immigration & work reporter A new report has revealed that workers in Ontario are being shortchanged by nearly $200 million in unpaid wages. It's called wage theft and, in many cases, workers aren't getting paid even after the province officially orders their employers to do so. Less than a quarter of the money s…

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Blue Jays lose to Dodgers in 6-hour, 39-minute, 18-inning World Series heartbreaker in La La Land 26:26

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Guests: Eric Lauer, Kevin Gausman The Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers played 18 innings of World Series baseball over more than six and a half hours Monday night (and Tuesday morning!), tying the longest game in Fall Classic history, and the Dodgers came out on top thanks to a Freddie Freeman home run. We talk to Eric Lauer, who provided 4 2/3 in…

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates Blue Jays in Game 2 16:24

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Guest: Nathan Lukes The Blue Jays were utterly dominated by Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2 of the World Series, losing 5-1 and having the last 20 hitters in a row retired. Not only did Yamamoto take out the Jays' bats, he apparently took my voice, too, but Deep Left Field will always be here for you. Nathan Lukes, one of t…

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BFMD 378 - Barger's Blast & Yamamoto Deals 36:10

9d ago36:10

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The World Series is tied after two games. Game 1 saw the Toronto Blue Jays bats explode for a 9-run inning on route to an 11-4 win. The inning was punctuated by Addison Barger's pinch hit grand slam, the first in Series history. Game 2 saw the Los Angeles Dodgers rally back behind a Yoshinobu Yamamoto complete game and solo shots form Will Smith an…

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Blue Jays send a message to the Dodgers and the baseball world with an 11-4 win in Game 1 29:04

10d ago29:04

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Guests: Addison Barger, Bo Bichette, Ernie Clement The Blue Jays not only won the opener of the MLB Fall Classic on Friday, they sent a firm message to the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers that Toronto is not going to be just another pit stop on their road to a repeat. The fans also sent a firm message to Shohei Ohtani when he came to bat in …

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BFMD 377 - Bo is Back - World Series Preview 44:19

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Nearly 7 weeks after injuring his knee, Bo Bichette returns to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup just in time for game 1 of the WORLD SERIES! Justin and Patrick break down what this means for the Jays, the lineup, and for the series that will define the legacy of this Blue Jays core. The guys preview the pitching matchups for the first 2 games, and give…

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Listen: On the start of the World Series, we take a deep dive back into the Blue Jays Game 7 win of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners 49:32

11d ago49:32

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Guests: Blue Jays Shane Bieber, Ernie Clement, Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho and Mike Cieslinski of Dynasty League Baseball With the Blue Jays about to begin their first World Series since 1993, we look back to their thrilling Game 7 of the American League championship series against the Seattle Mariners and ahead to the opener of the Fall Classic.…

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The Toronto Blue Jays at the World Series, an episode for bandwagoners and die hards 34:56

11d ago34:56

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Guest: Mike Wilner, baseball columnist & host of Deep Left Field baseball podcast For the first time in 32 years, the Blue Jays have a shot at winning the World Series, with Game 1 against the LA Dodgers happening tonight. It's been a long road to get here: waiting for conditions to be just right; to have the right players in place; for hard work a…

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Club 1:20 Ep. 38 | Postseason Grades | Front Office, Offense & Pitching Grades | Winter Moves Ahead? 41:35

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Episode 38 of Club 1:20 is here — and it’s report card time for the Chicago Cubs. From the front office to the bullpen, Nate and Neil hand out postseason grades and look ahead to what’s next. This week’s lineup card: The Brass: Grading Ricketts, Hoyer, and Counsell. Who passed, who needs summer school? Silver Slugger Offense: Was the Cubs offense p…

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The contagious buzz of bumble bee positivity, and when snow crabs vanish 27:13

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First up on the podcast, the Bering Sea’s snow crabs are bouncing back after a 50-billion-crab die-off in 2020, but scientists are racing to predict what’s going to happen to this important fishery. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss what’s next for snow crabs. Next on the show, freelance producer Elah Fed…

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All-Star fan panel Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Nick Dika and Clare Blackwood are fired up about the American League Champion Blue Jays 54:57

12d ago54:57

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Guests: Clare Blackwood, Nick Dika, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee With the start of the World Series only one day away, we gather a panel of Canadian stars of stage and screen to look back at the Blue Jays win over the Seattle Mariners in the American League and look ahead at the Fall Classic against the heavily-favoured Los Angeles Dodgers. Paul Sun-Hyung Le…

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Directing History into the Future - Meet Katie Woods, Director of the NBC World Series 35:19

12d ago35:19

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Katie Woods, as Director of the National Baseball Congress World Series, discusses her role as caretaker of one of the oldest continuous sporting events in the US. Under her leadership, the tournament has seen the revival of Baseball Around the Clock as well as creative and innovative practices to grow both the tournament and its Hall of Fame. The …

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BFMD 376 - Springer Dinger Sends Blue Jays to World Series 42:50

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The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series! Justin and Patrick share their game 7 experiences, discuss how this Blue Jays team got here, and how they can win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. We'll be back again on Friday once the rosters are announced to preview games 1 and 2!

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Listen: Blue Jays Max Scherzer, manager John Schneider and Jose Bautista discuss this team and that magical home run 49:34

13d ago49:34

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Guests: Max Scherzer, John Schneider, Jose Bautista As we await Friday night's opener of the World Series, the first in Toronto in over three decades, we look back at the post-game party after the Blue Jays thrilling win in Game 7 of the American League championship series Monday night. Max Scherzer, never at a loss for energy, nearly blows the dec…

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Chiefs Shutout, BGs Back + Allen Iverson on Crossing Jordan, Philly Fans, Step Overs & More | EP 161 1:38:42

13d ago1:38:42

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by WhatsApp! On today’s episode, we are joined by the NBA Hall-of-Famer, Allen Iverson But first, we’ve got a little new news because Travis and Jason are officially in the theme park business. Get all the details behind Travis’ decision to join up with Six Flags, what the ideal Kelce…

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Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian 22:11

13d ago22:11

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Guest: Nicholas Keung, Toronto Star immigration reporter A federal bill that could restore citizenship to people born abroad is drawing renewed political debate over who qualifies as Canadian and what rules should apply. Bill C-3 was introduced after a court found Canada's two-generation limit on citizenship by descent to be unconstitutional. The p…

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Touch 'em all, George! For the first time in 32 years, the World Series is coming to Toronto 35:48

14d ago35:48

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Guests: Game 7 hero George Springer, Game 7 closer Jeff Hoffman For the first time in 32 years, the World Series is coming to Toronto. The Blue Jays won the pennant, dropping the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the American League championship series on a dramatic three-run home run by George Springer, bringing them back from a …

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Bonus: Blue Jays are ALCS Champs 2:55

14d ago2:55

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We come to you live from the turf, deep in feft field, following the celebrations after the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in dramatic fashion to advance to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.By Toronto Star

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Bonus video: Game 7 pre-game 2:52

14d ago2:52

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We are on the field during BP prior to the start of Game 7. We all know the stakes. Keep your eyes and ears out for more episodes coming tonight and tomorrow morning.By Toronto Star

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One more win. Blue Jays vs. Mariners. Game 7 1:01:25

15d ago1:01:25

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Guests: Blue Jays infielders Andres Gimenez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa The Blue Jays are the closest they've been to the World Series since 1993 thanks to their 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners that evened up the American League championship series at three wins apiece. In this playoff bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we take you through Sunday's big…

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Overnight bonus: Blue Jays force Game 7 3:36

15d ago3:36

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We are bringing you a quick post-Game 6 reaction from the Rogers Centre in the wee hours of Monday, October 20. A full reaction episode will be available before you start your day.By Toronto Star

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Bonus video: Pre-game set up during batting practice 2:42

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Before Game 6 of the ALCS in Toronto, where the Blue Jays look to stave off elimination and force Game 7 Monday night, Mike Wilner was on the field during Blue Jays batting practice to break down the stakes of this game (spoiler: the Jays need to win).By Toronto Star

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Jays must win or the season will come to a close 50:33

16d ago50:33

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Guest: Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman For the first time this year, the Blue Jays will take the field knowing that if they lose, their season is over. The Jays dug themselves a huge hole by losing the first two games of the American League championship series at home against the Seattle Mariners, but they went up to the Pacific Northwest and evened …

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Jays get a little too cute in the 8th inning of Game 5, lose 6-2 to Mariners 50:55

17d ago50:55

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Guest: Ernie Clement That was a tough loss. The Jays did what they needed to do in Seattle by winning two out of three to ensure they come back to Toronto with a chance to advance to the World Series (where the winner of the ALCS will face the Dodgers, who beat the Brewers Friday night). But the Jays will have to win both Game 6 on Sunday and Game …

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How E-bikes and scooters took over Toronto's streets 20:49

17d ago20:49

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Guest: Ben Cohen, Toronto Star City Hall reporter Electric scooters weaving through sidewalks, e-bikes flying through intersections, and mopeds cutting into bike lanes have become a common sight in Toronto. The city is being rapidly reshaped by the rise of micromobility; fast, electric vehicles that don't require a driver's licence or plates and re…

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Mad Max's furious road win helps Blue Jays tie ALCS at 2-2 54:13

18d ago54:13

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Guest: Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw Game Four of the American League championship series is going to go down in Blue Jays history because of one singular moment – John Schneider's mound visit in the fifth inning in which Max Scherzer basically barked his manager off the mound. In this playoff bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we'll break down t…

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Keanu Reeves revisits "The Replacements" | New Heights Film Club 18:36

18d ago18:36

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On this edition of New Heights Film Club brought to you by REESE’S Pumpkins, we revisit "The Replacements" with Shane Falco himself, Keanu Reeves! We discuss if he could have gone pro, what life was like in an actual football training camp, working with Gene Hackman, and decide who is the Shane Falco of the NFL. New Heights airs every Wednesday dur…

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Hunting ancient viruses in the Arctic, and how ants build their nests to fight disease 26:38

19d ago26:38

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking dee…

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Road Warriors: Blue Jays fight back in ALCS, beating Mariners 13-4 in Seattle 46:25

19d ago46:25

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Guest: Blue Jays Offensive Player George Springer SEATTLE - The Blue Jays pulled themselves back from the brink and Deep Left Field is here at T-Mobile Park in Seattle to tell you all about it. After looking sluggish, to put it mildly, in the first two games of this American League Championship Series, the Jays flew north and west and found their o…

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It's All About the Friends We Make - Scott Kirk discusses his vision of summer ball in Bryan, TX. 42:32

19d ago42:32

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This is the conclusion of my conversation with Scott Kirk, Executive Vice President for the new summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan, TX. Don't forget to rate and share the podcast with your friends. Bryan Baseball team online: Facebook - Bryan Baseball www.baseballinbryan.com Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry…

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Before Game 3 in Seattle, we talk to Blue Jays Addison Barger, Davis Schneider and DeMarlo Hale 39:12

20d ago39:12

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Guests: Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger, left fielder Davis Schneider, associate manager DeMarlo Hale Deep Left Field is on the road in Seattle with your Toronto Blue Jays as they try to get back in their best-of-seven American League Championship Series with the Seattle Mariners, having lost the first two games. We assess the mood around th…

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Every Chief's Gotta Eat, NFL Meatheads & Keanu Reeves on Comedy Dangers, Life Advice & More | EP 160 1:50:54

20d ago1:50:54

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by WhatsApp! On today’s episode, we are joined by the nicest guy in Hollywood, Keanu Reeves But first, we recap everything from week 6 in the NFL, including Travis taking a header in the Chiefs big win over the Lions, Jason’s thoughts on the birds, debate who might already have a lead…

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BFMD 375 - Jays Drop First Two as Bats Struggle 54:13

20d ago54:13

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After two very disappointing games that saw the Jays score a total of 4 runs, Justin and Patrick review where the team is at and what they need to do in the next two games in Seattle to keep their season alive. The guys also spend 30 minutes making a pizza toppings tier list because why not?

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10 years ago, the Jays lost the first two games at home. Then the bat - and script - flipped 25:19

20d ago25:19

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Guest: Mike Wilner, baseball columnist & host of Deep Left Field baseball podcast The Blue Jays are currently battling the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series (or ALCS for short), the one that precedes the World Series. Getting this far in the season has Toronto whipped into a lather at the possibility that their team may be…

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It's bleak. But as bleak as it is, the Jays have overcome the odds before 31:42

21d ago31:42

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Guest: Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes All appears to be pretty bleak in Blue Jays land as they head north and west to Seattle trailing the best-of-seven American League Championship Series two games to none. The complete offensive collapse against the Mariners was wholly unexpected, especially given that the Jays had scored 34 runs over their fo…

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After losing Game 1, Trey Yesavage starts Game 2 for the Blue Jays vs. Mariners 39:33

22d ago39:33

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Guest: Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty The first ALCS to open up in Toronto since 1992 began the same way the last one did - with a Blue Jays loss. The Jays got a leadoff home run from George Springer and then just one more hit the rest of the night and fell to the travel- and extra-inning-weary Seattle Mariners 3-1. Mason Fluharty got two huge o…