
About this episode
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 series-opening win over the Rays in Tampa. They discuss Alejandro Kirk returning to his 2026 form, what to expect from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, José Soriano's outing, and the team's confidence. Later, former Blue Jay and pitching coach for Jays' 2026 first-round pick Cole Carlon, Jeremy Accardo joins the show (14:22) to discuss his son's upcoming opportunity at the Blue Jays Futures game in Vancouver before breaking down what Carlon can become for Toronto. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their expectations for Max Scherzer's start and listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability.
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