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The grades start coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming. Anyway, Justin and Patrick return to grade the 2026 Blue Jays starting rotation. The guys discuss Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, Jose Soriano, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Patrick Corbin. Kevin Gausman was left off as we only grade players who finished the season in the organization, but we love you Kevin! Thanks for 4.5 great seasons!

Justin and Patrick continue to review the 2026 season. This week the focus shifts to the outfield. The guys discuss George Springer, Brett Bateman, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider and Yohendrick Pinango. Will Nathan Lukes win the Gold Glove? What should we expect from Brett Bateman in 2027? Is Davis Schneider done as a Blue Jay? Let us know in the comments if you agree with our rankings, or not!

Justin and Patrick return to continue a BFMD tradition by grading the individual performances of the players. First up, the infield. The guys look into what went wrong for Ernie and Vladdy, Kazuma Okamoto's power production, Andres Gimenez's defence and situational hitting, the catching tandem of Kirky and Valenzuela, and the upside of Charles McAdoo.

Justin and Patrick return with more offseason Toronto Blue Jays content. This time the guys each bring 2 free agents for the team to sign, and 2 players to trade for. Patrick sticks to the pitching market while Justin mostly looks to add home runs to the lineup. Let us know if you think these adds are realistic AND if you'd like to see any of the players named in a Blue Jays uniform next season!

Justin and Patrick return for the first time since the Toronto Blue Jays ended their 2026 season with a banger of a game from Max Scherzer that also saw a nice send off for George Springer. The guys give their initial reactions on who is to blame for the failure that was this season, and then spend the remainder of the episode giving their very early thoughts on what the roster will look like for 2027. Will the Jays dip into the Japanese market again? Is Randy Arozarena an option? Any chance at Tarik Skubal?

Fade 'em. Justin and Patrick discuss Justin's wedding before digging into the Blue Jays officially being eliminated from postseason contention. Who is to blame? What needs to happen over the next 5 months? Who should lose their job?

It's a big weekend! The Toronto Blue Jays are visting the Texas Rangers in a series that will determine the fate of their season, and Justin is getting married! Justin and Patrick break down what happened in the Tigers series, discuss how Jose Soriano was left in too long, and then dive into the matchups for this weekend's games in Arlington.

The Toronto Blue Jays won the series against the Baltimore Orioles. Vladdy finally hit a home run at home, Dylan Cease battled through command issues but got the job done, and the bullpen continued to be excellent down the stretch. Justin and Patrick recap the series, dive into the standings, and preview the Detroit Tigers who will visit Toronto for 3 pivotal games.

After a 5-4 road trip that ended in disappointing fashion in Sacremento, the Toronto Blue Jays return home to battle their division rival Baltimore Orioles. Justin and Patrick break down the weekend's schedule across the league, and the pitching matchups against Baltimore. Will Max Scherzer turn back time again? Will Vladdy bust out and carry this team to the postseason?

Justin and Patrick return to dicuss the MLB Wild Card races. The Toronto Blue Jays are back at .500 and heading to California to play the Athletics. The guys go over the upcoming schedule and highlight players who need to step up to take the Jays to the postseason.

Following a weekend sweep of the Seattle Mariners during which the Toronto Blue Jays inducted Buck Martinez into their newly opened Hall of Excellence, the gap in the Wild Card race shrunk to 1.5 games. The Blue Jays now head out on a nine-game road trip with the first stop being in Cleveland for a key series against a Guardians team who are the team the Jays are chasing. Justin and Patrick discuss the performance of the Blue Jays pitching staff, hot and cold offensive players, and what lies ahead for the team on the road.

After a 3-3 week in Tampa and New York, the Toronto Blue Jays return home for a crucial week against the Royals and Mariners. With 30 games remaining, time is running out. The Jays likely need to go 20-10 down the stretch to give themselves a shot at the 3rd Wild Card berth. Justin and Patrick break down the week that was, the upcoming match ups, and tell us whether or not this Jays team has a chance.

A series win at The Trop?! Better buy a lottery ticket! Justin and Patrick return to discuss how a home run barrage from the Toronto Blue Jays offense and strong pitching from Jose Soriano, Shane Bieber and the bullpen helped lead the Blue Jays to a series win. They are now right behind the Twins in the American League Wild Card race but face a tough test this weekend as they travel to the Bronx for their final 3 games against the Yankees this season. Can they beat Schlittler, Weathers and Rodon? Will Vladdy return on Saturday?

The Toronto Blue Jays have won 6 series in a row. Do they have a shot at the postseason? It all starts with a tough road trip through Tampa Bay and the Bronx. What version of Vladdy comes back from the concussion IL? Can the offense start hitting for power? Justin and Patrick share their thoughts on what's to come for the team down the stretch.

Coming off of their 4th straight series win the Toronto Blue Jays enter the most difficult part of their schedule. They will see the Red Sox and Yankees at home before heading out on the road to face the Rays and Yankees again. At the end of this two week divisional gauntlet we will know whether or not this team has it in them to make a run towards a playoff spot, or if they need to pivot to auditioning players for 2027 and beyond.