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It's been a few weeks so it's time for a marathon episode! Matt and Steve cover many different pieces of news, including the signing of Justin Turner, Vlad's arb case, former Blue Jays signing with other teams, upcoming City Connect jerseys, a possible All-Star Game in Toronto, and Spring Training beards! And hats. Matt is embracing the Blue Jays' new team identity and both Matt and Steve are enjoying the players reporting in to Spring Training. They also discuss Rob Manfred announcing his planned retirement and the possibility of MLB players participating in the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Plus: non-alcoholic beer, walking in Toronto, and jam sessions! Music: Electric Dojo - Chill Hill Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

The Blue Jays made a bit of noise in the last couple of weeks, signing 26-year-old right-hander Yariel Rodríguez, as well as picking up catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Cubs. Matt & Steve also mention the two Blue Jays players on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list, controversy surrounding age falsification of players from the Dominican Republic, and discuss this year's Hall of Fame ballot results. Plus, Matt interviewed Phil Selig (https://www.cubadugout.com/) to find out what to expect from Rodríguez with the Blue Jays. The Athletic: Age fraud on the rise in Dominican Republic, sowing chaos for MLB teams, young players Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve return from the Christmas and New Year's break to talk about the latest MLB news. For the Jays that's some new coach appointments, re-signing Kevin Kiermeyer, and avoiding arbitration for all players - except for Vlad. Lots of signings around the league happened too. In their personal outcomes, Matt talks about music nights, missing marker lids and speeding tickets (three unrelated things), and Steve talks a bit about his 2024 goals. Music: Brad Sucks - Out of It Matt's music suggestions: Lizzo: Cuz I Love You Fruit Bats: A River Running Through Your Heart Fruit Bats: Siamese Dream Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve come together for one last episode for 2023 to talk about - primarily - Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers. But they also covered other news around the league, the Blue Jays' "Plan C" after Ohtani and Soto, the Expos 1994 reunion, the Top Prospects Spring Breakout in March 2024, and then talk about end of year lists, gift wrapping, and artistic process. Plus, Matt has a beef with the French translation for "eggnog". Music: Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas What if...Tom Brady played baseball? Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve regroup from a month away from recording to talk about the Ohtani sweepstakes, including the follow-up prize of Juan Soto and how the Blue Jays are involved in both talks. Plus, some player awards from the BBWAA, free agent signings, and an extended version of Sens From Home. Also, apparently it's eggnog season? Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

In light of Gibby’s recent hiring as Bench Coach of the New York Mets, we decided to repost our interview from the beginning of the season. Originally recorded in April 20th, Matt & John Gibbons chatted about snowy owls in Ottawa, buffalo mentality, how John Schneider’s career path mirrors Gibby’s and Jose Bautista being added to the Level of Excellence. https://ecwpress.com/products/gibby-tales-of-a-baseball-lifer Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve return to talk about the Texas Rangers and the 2023 World Series, which concluded at a very brisk pace. They also spend some time talking about player awards, changes in front office and managerial seats, and the players that won't be coming back to their 2023 clubs. Also in Sens From Home, Pierre Dorion resigns and Shane Pinto is suspended 41 games. Send your resume to the Toronto Blue Jays - they're hiring! https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/team/job-postings Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve return to talk about the ALCS and NLCS, discussing the bench clearing brawl that resulted in the suspension of Bryan Abreu. Also some notes on the Arizona/Phillies series, Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Nominees Class of 2024, AL Gold Glove finalists, and some discussions about front office vacancies. Matt also wonders which athlete in North America has had a similar cultural impact as David Beckham has had in the UK. Plus: Steve has a problem with squirrels. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Today, Matt & Steve perform a painful postseason autopsy on the Blue Jays. although their pitching was strong, they dissect the lack of offence, the premature Berrios-otomy and a bad case of Royce Lewis-itis. Also: Thanksgiving is a baseball holiday! Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

162 games are complete and the Blue Jays now have their Wild Card round matchup: the Minnesota Twins. Matt and Steve talk about the somewhat lacklustre week of baseball that saw the Jays lose two series vs. the Yankees and Rays, look ahead at the overall playoff picture, and Matt tries to argue for the logistics of an alligator as an emotional support animal. Music: See You Later Alligator - Bobby Charles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0VQ0OyX_Fk Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Steve is alone today to tackle what was overall a winning week! Although the jury was still out on Saturday's game at the time of recording. Steve talks about Biggio's confidence in his abilities, wonders about the Wild Card race, and had a very productive weekend. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve discuss a roller coaster week that saw the Texas Rangers sweep the Jays in four games, bringing the Jays and their fans to an all-time low this season. But then...victories against the Red Sox! Matt lays out his case against Ross Atkins, and Steve laments Kirk's baserunning. Plus: It's Steve's 1 year wedding anniversary! Music in this episode: Shakin' Off the Rust by The Blue Stones https://thebluestones.bandcamp.com/track/shakin-off-the-rust Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com