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Blair & Barker

Sportsnet

300 episodes

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 4-6 PM ET during the baseball season.

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  1. Brewers on the Verge of Sweeping the World Series

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Milwaukee Brewers dominating 10-1 win in Tampa Bay in Game 3 of the World Series, where this year's Brewers roster ranks amongst the best teams, and if we will look at the Rays…

  2. World Series Shifts to The Trop

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the first two games of the World Series, Junior Caminero airing his frustrations in the Tampa Bay Rays' dugout, Milwaukee Brewers' rally in Game 2 from an early 4–0 deficit, Yandy…

  3. The 2026 Fall Classic Has Arrived + Jeff Passan and Jonathan Lucroy

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for Game 1 of the World Series. They share their picks for the series before welcoming in ESPN insider and host of 'Sources Tell' Jeff Passan (2:17) from Milwaukee to help dive…

  4. World Series Game One Preview with Joe Maddon and Brian Anderson

    · 50 min

    World Series Champion with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and co-host of The Book of Joe, Joe Maddon (9:45) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to take us through his experience 24 hours before Game 1 as a manager, how the…

  5. Rays Pitching vs. Brewers Hitting with Ryan Dempster + Aaron Boone Returns

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB pitcher, World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox and co-host of Intentional Talk on MLB Network Ryan Dempster (6:33) to discuss which of the World Series…

  6. Rays vs. Brewers for the World Series + Early Blue Jays Offseason Options

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Tampa Bay Rays punching their ticket to the World Series after their 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 before bringing in Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin…

  7. Rays A Game Away From the World Series

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the week recapping the Tampa Bay Rays taking a 3-2 series lead after winning 3-1 in Game 5 against the Guardians in Cleveland before bringing on MLB Network's Jon Morosi (9:35) to…

  8. Dodgers Go Down in Four + Jeff Passan on Brewers' Formula

    · 49 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Milwaukee Brewers' NLCS sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They reflect on the Brewers' path back to the World Series, the Dodgers' top priorities in the offseason, and how…

  9. Brew Crew's Chance to Dethrone the Champs

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing the Milwaukee Brewers' chance to sweep the defending World Series champs in Los Angeles before bringing in two-time MLB All-Star and American League Reliever of the…

  10. Confidence in Ohtani + Postseason Decisions with Twins Manager Derek Shelton

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing Shohei Ohtani speaking on his postseason struggles, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts's confidence in Ohtani and not considering benching their star player…

  11. Desperate Times for Dodgers Down 2-0?

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker check in with the NLCS and ALCS as the Brewers jump ahead 2-0 over the Dodgers and the Guardians stealing Game 1 against the Rays in the Trop. They discuss Shohei Ohtani's rough postseason…

  12. Cleveland's Offence Peaking + Brewers vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto

    · 50 min

    Kevin Barker is joined by co-host Sho Alli filling in for Jeff Blair to look back at Milwaukee Brewers taking Game 1 of the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Tarik Skubal, and manager Dave…

  13. The Case for Aaron Boone to Return + Cleveland's Comeback

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Cleveland Guardians' 9-5 win to force a win or go home Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox before bringing in The Athletic's Ian O'Connor (12:09) to chat about the New York…

  14. Aaron Boone's Future + Hitting in the Postseason with Joey Votto

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to another early exit for the New York Yankees and question whether Aaron Boone will be their manager moving forward. MLB pitcher and co-host of VSiN By The Books Jensen Lewis (6:36)…

  15. Yamamoto's Dominance + Aaron Boone's Game 3 Lineup Decision

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by MLB on TBS analyst Ron Darling (6:25) to chat about Alex Cora turning down the Philadelphia Phillies managerial job, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto continues to be the hardest pitcher…

  16. Yankees' Defensive Blunder + Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 2026 Postseason Debut

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the defensive blunder by the New York Yankees in their Game 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Cam Schlittler's outing, and Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable's management…

  17. Postseason Pitching Dominance + Rays vs. Cam Schlittler with Brian Anderson

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back at the weekend of post-season games including the Atlanta Braves tying their series against the Dodgers in L.A., before bringing on Baseball Today and Dugout Discussions' Chris…

  18. The Last Best Player in the Postseason + Tim Dillard

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing the Atlanta Braves punching their ticket to the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers before bringing on Milwaukee Brewers TV analyst and former MLB pitcher Tim…

  19. White Sox & Yankees Advance + Blue Jays Reliver Brendan Cellucci

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox in their AL Wild Card series, Sonny Gray's post-game comments on being pulled out of the game, Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup…

  20. Ross Atkins Addresses the Big Questions

    · 50 min

    Ross Atkins (5:30) joins Blair & Barker to discuss the Blue Jays' biggest offseason priorities after a disappointing year, including the challenge of getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back to his elite level. Atkins…

  21. Baseball's Biggest Rivalry Returns + Blue Jays' Offseason Blueprint

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Blair and Barker breaking down tonight's slate of Wild Card matchups, headlined by Yankees vs. Red Sox. They debate whether the rivalry still carries the same weight, Aaron Judge's…

  22. Season's End, Questions Ahead

    · 49 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the club's biggest shortcomings and what must change heading into next year. They discuss Max Scherzer's potential final MLB start, whether the future Hall of Famer could return…

  23. Closing Out a Disappointing Season + Chris Welsh

    · 50 min

    Ben Shulman (1:39) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the potential reception Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could receive from fans following his controversial comments, evaluate Jose Soriano's impact since arriving…

  24. Vladdy Addresses the Controversy + John Schneider Joins the Show!

    · 44 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on a disappointing Blue Jays season as the club heads into its final three games. They react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s press conference, dissect his apology, examine the factors…

  25. Will Max Scherzer Return Next Season? + Dissecting Vladdy's Comments

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Erik Kratz (0:35) to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments, how a clubhouse might react, and what Vladdy’s approach should be for last final games. They also dive…

  26. All Eyes on Vladdy + What’s Next for the Blue Jays

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments, what they could mean for his teammates and the fan base, and whether his contract expectations are a fair explanation for his…

  27. Vladdy's Controversial Contract Comments

    · 25 min

    Following the Blue Jays' elimination from postseason contention after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the abridged edition with radio analyst Chris Leroux (1:30). They discuss…

  28. Jays’ Vibes Plummet + AL's Least Valuable Player with Jayson Stark

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Hour 2 with Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (2:15) to discuss the mood around the Blue Jays clubhouse after last night's loss, the futures of Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh…

  29. Blue Jays on the Brink + Red Sox Shed Chad Tracy's Interim Tag

    · 50 min

    With the Blue Jays' game rained out, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on their series-opening loss to the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Brett Bateman's injury, Pete Alonso getting the better of Tyler Rogers,…

  30. Do-or-Die in Baltimore

    · 50 min

    Orioles analyst and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' penultimate series of the regular season in Baltimore (0:24). They discuss the role weather may play at…

  31. Cease, Vladdy and Playoff Chances All Banged Up with Thad Levine

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this edition sharing their reactions to the Blue Jays losing two of three over the weekend in Texas. They discuss the injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whether Cease…

  32. Wild Card Down to the Wire with Jon Morosi and Evan Grant

    · 50 min

    MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (1:47) joins Blair and Barker to discuss the penultimate weekend of the regular season, and what the Jays need to do to win the Wild Card race. He discusses Dylan Cease's concerning…

  33. Must-Win in Texas with John Schneider

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker tee up the Blue Jays' pivotal weekend series against the Texas Rangers. They discuss what it'll take from the Jays to get a playoff spot with just nine games remaining, the nasty collision…

  34. Blue Jays' Offseason Options with David Samson

    · 50 min

    Host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB executive David Samson (0:38) joins Blair and Barker to kick off the second hour. He weighs in on whether this is finally the Brewers' year, Kyle Tucker's down season, why the…

  35. Pitching Plans, Playoff Pushes, and CBA Clashes

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin this off-day edition by looking at the possible pitching plans for both the Blue Jays and Texas Rangers for their upcoming three-game series, before diving into what the Jays will need…

  36. Rotation Plan Before the Postseason + Dan Shulman and Jensen Lewis

    · 43 min

    Sportsnet TV play-by-play voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman (0:43) joins Blair and Barker following the Jays' series-opening loss to the Detroit Tigers. He discusses the plan for Dylan Cease down the stretch, why we…

  37. Questionable Decisions + Tigers' Future with Bobby Scales

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin by sharing their reactions to the Blue Jays’ series-opening loss to the Tigers. They discuss John Schneider’s bullpen decisions, Charles McAdoo not stealing, Kazuma Okamoto’s home run,…

  38. Can Vladdy's Homer Spark Jays' Push?

    · 50 min

    Co-Host of Intentional Talk and former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster (3:43) joins Blair and Barker to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first homer at home of the season, whether Vladdy's season can be written off as a…

  39. The First Home Run at Home + Brewers' Best Chance

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting his first home run at Rogers Centre since the 2025 postseason as the Blue Jays won the last two games against the visiting Baltimore…

  40. Final Stretch: Expectations for Vlad Jr. with Jim Duquette & Madison Shipman

    · 50 min

    Jeff and Kevin are joined by MLB Network Radio's and former Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets manager Jim Duquette (1:22) to get his thought on the Blue Jays designating Jesús Sánchez for assignment after being with…

  41. Jays DFA Sánchez + Taking on Bassitt's Orioles with John Schneider

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. They react to the Jays' decision to DFA Jesús Sánchez and call up Rudy Martin Jr., the team's opportunity to make up…

  42. Will Bo Bichette Stay in New York + Post-Athletics Back Leg Line!

    · 50 min

    Blair and Barker are joined by ESPN's MLB insider and Host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan (1:06) to give an early look at the 2027 Blue Jays opening day roster, who overlaps from the 2026 squad, the upcoming free agency…

  43. Road Trip Reflections with Caleb Joseph

    · 50 min

    On the off-day edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with a look back on the Blue Jays' series loss to the Athletics. They discuss the Jays' bats going quiet in the series finale, whether they could make the…

  44. Angels' New Ownership + Barker's Former Skip Rick Sweet

    · 50 min

    Kevin Barker's former skipper and current Nashville Sounds, Milwaukee Brewers AAA Affiliate manager Rick Sweet (12:00) joins the guys to chat about how he has dealt with players who've had struggles both in their…

  45. Why Cease Is Slowing Down with Dallas Braden and Ricky Romero

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the A's in Sacramento, including Dylan Cease's worrying drop in velocity, another quiet offensive game from Vladdy Jr., and whether Kazuma…

  46. Proposed Pitching Rule Changes + Athletics Series Preview

    · 50 min

    Radio voice of the Athletics Ken Korach (3:55) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the expectations of the A's heading into the 2026 campaign and how it has turned out into September, playing in a temporary…

  47. Closing Out the Road Trip in Sacramento with Shi Davidi

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series win over the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the issues at the bottom of the Jays' pitching rotation, another Jesús Sánchez error in the outfield,…

  48. Climbing the Standings + Vlad Jr.'s Adjustment with John Schneider

    · 50 min

    Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:12) joins Blair and Barker to chat about the injury statuses for Anthony Santander and Trey Yesavage, if either of them are close to returning to the team, if there has been…

  49. Lighting Candles in Kansas City + Rex Hudler

    · 50 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Kansas City Royals. They look at the AL Wild Card standings before discussing Anthony Santander commencing rehab games in Triple-A, Trey…

  50. Jays' Wild Card Case with Jon Morosi

    · 25 min

    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the abridged post-game edition with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (2:51). They discuss how the Blue Jays' series win over the Guardians sets them up in the AL Wild Card race, the…

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