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Lindsay and Whit are back for another episode of 6ix Inning Stretch! They break down the Milwaukee Brewers' impressive start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, as well as the start to the Guardians and Rays ALCS. They also weigh in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s eye surgery, revisit the controversial Yankees fan interference call, and reminisce about the clubhouse songs that celebrated wins during Whit's playing career. Whit also shares his thoughts on the latest labour concerns and break down some major proposals that could reshape baseball, including a 154-game regular season, a seven-game Division Series, and allowing higher-seeded teams to choose their playoff opponents. Plus, they debate the most overrated statistic in baseball, discuss Brewers manager Pat Murphy's clubhouse celebration tradition, and share some laughs over a brand-new AI-generated 6ix Inning Stretch theme song! Subscribe to 6ix Inning Stretch for more baseball news, interviews, analysis, and conversation with Lindsay and Whit! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 MERCH: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett Bateman joins 6ix Inning Stretch to look back on his whirlwind rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays! Bateman talks about joining the organization, getting thrown into the fire against Zack Wheeler in Philadelphia, why his first game in Toronto made him even more nervous, and the story behind his first MLB home run. He also shares how Myles Straw, George Springer, and Shane Bieber helped him settle into the big leagues. Bateman also discusses having fun with the Blue Jays' outfield celebrations, his relationship with fans on social media, the memes he sees online, his offseason plans, and a potential ice-fishing trip with Louis Varland. Plus, Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn break down the latest from the MLB postseason, including the bizarre ground-rule controversy that cost Ty France a potential go-ahead home run. 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 MERCH: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays’ 2026 season is officially over, and Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn are looking back at what went wrong. Whit reacts to George Springer’s emotional final weekend in Toronto and explains why he believes his former teammate may have played the final game of his MLB career. Plus, Whit weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s controversial comments, pushes back against questions about Vladdy’s work ethic and discusses how Toronto’s offence fell to the bottom of MLB. Later, hear from Myles Straw and Blue Jays youngsters as they reflect on a disappointing season and look ahead to 2027. Whit and Lindsay also turn their attention to the MLB postseason, discuss why Whit wants playoff reseeding, and make their picks for the Wild Card round. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays’ season is nearing its end, and Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn break down what went wrong in Toronto after entering the year with major expectations. Whit explains why the offence deserves much of the blame, discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles, the importance of a manager and why hitting coaches can only do so much at the MLB level. Plus, could George Springer retire? Whit reflects on his former teammate’s future and legacy. Later, Lindsay sits down with Blue Jays infielder Josh Smith to discuss his transition to Toronto, exploring the city by streetcar and how joining the Jays helped make baseball fun again. Smith also opens up about dealing with viral meningitis, adjusting after being traded and his love for Drew Brees. Plus, Whit discusses the WBC’s potential impact on pitchers and reveals how he beat Tony Romo on the golf course. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn chats with pitcher Dylan Cease and rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela. Cease discusses his recovery routine between starts, his thoughts on velocity, handling expectations, and how yoga and mindfulness help keep him grounded. He also dives into his life away from baseball, including painting, vintage clothing, Monopoly, disc golf, and the meaning behind his necklaces. Then, Valenzuela reflects on the whirlwind of his rookie season and some of the unforgettable moments from his first year in the big leagues. He talks about catching Addison Barger's 101 MPH outfield throw at the plate, the keepsakes he's collected from his biggest milestones, the physical toll of catching, and the importance of communication and building relationships with the Blue Jays' pitching staff. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsay and Whit break down the Blue Jays' playoff push as Toronto fights for the final American League Wild Card spot. They discuss the team's tough loss in Sacramento, the remaining schedule, the outfield situation and the possibility of Anthony Santander returning to the lineup. Whit also weighs in on Aaron Judge's return and what his presence could mean for the Yankees and the Blue Jays' potential postseason path. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles joins the show to talk about his incredible rookie season, throwing 100 MPH in the big leagues for the first time, his journey back from Tommy John surgery and being selected by Toronto in the Rule 5 Draft. He also discusses pitching alongside Max Scherzer, clubhouse life, golf, basketball, rookie initiation and some of the conspiracy theories he talks about with his teammates. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are in the middle of a playoff push, and one of their most important bullpen pieces joins 6ix Inning Stretch! Mason Fluharty sits down with Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield to discuss his incredible workload, recovery routine, preparing to pitch on a moment’s notice and what it’s like to be one of the most frequently used relievers in Major League Baseball. He also opens up about the Blue Jays’ bullpen chemistry, getting fired up by the Rogers Centre crowd and handling the relentless chirping from opposing fans on the road. Whit and Lindsay also discuss the Blue Jays’ wild-card competition, Buck Martinez receiving a Level of Excellence honour and Josh Naylor winning his second Tip O’Neill Award. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler Heineman returns to 6ix Inning Stretch for a conversation with Lindsay Dunn, this time as the show's first-ever guest co-host! The Angels catcher opens up about his time with the Blue Jays, what it was like being designated for assignment in June, his transition to playing for his hometown team, and why he believes he still has plenty left to give as he looks ahead to the rest of his MLB career. Heineman also shares some incredible stories about life around the Angels, including playing golf at Trout National, hanging out with teammates and getting deeper into the world of baseball card collecting. We also check in on Dylan Cease's art being displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario and highlight Canadian pitcher Matt Wilkinson in this week's Canadian Player of the Week segment. Don't forget to subscribe for more Blue Jays news, interviews and baseball analysis. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are suddenly right in the middle of the American League Wild Card race, and Whit Merrifield believes their pitching could be the key to getting them into October. On this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Whit and Lindsay Dunn break down Toronto's playoff push, the team's challenging remaining schedule, the emergence of young players like Brett Bateman and Charles McAdoo, and whether the Blue Jays can get enough offence from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer to make a postseason run. They also discuss the importance of keeping the starting rotation deep into games and preserving the bullpen for the stretch run. Plus, Whit gives his perspective on Kyle Tucker's struggles with the Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong's impressive season, how the pitch clock has changed stealing bases, Michael Soroka, what happens to MLB families when players are traded at the deadline, and some behind-the-scenes insight into players and reporters sharing information. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield break down one of the strangest moments of the Blue Jays’ season, as Toronto’s game against the Boston Red Sox featured a bizarre seventh-inning sequence involving baseball’s rarely seen “fourth out” rule. Whit also weighs in on the MLB rules he would change if he were commissioner, Tim Anderson’s retirement, the Field of Dreams games, and one WILD story from his time in the minor leagues involving a tornado. Plus, new Blue Jays pitcher José Soriano joins Lindsay for an exclusive interview ahead of his first home start at Rogers Centre. Soriano discusses the whirlwind of being traded to Toronto, the support he received from Blue Jays fans, adjusting to his new teammates, learning from Dylan Cease, his development as a pitcher, overcoming his second Tommy John surgery, his admiration for former Blue Jay Troy Tulowitzki, and what it was like witnessing Monday’s bizarre seventh inning from the dugout. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn to break down major moves involving the Toronto Blue Jays. Whit shares why the front office had little choice but to sell, explains why the roster isn't better today than it was 24 hours ago, and discusses the departures of Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman, and more. Plus, hear Kevin Gausman's heartfelt farewell message to Blue Jays fans and why Whit believes Varsho's defensive value is often overlooked. Whit also gives fans an inside look at the emotional reality of being traded, from saying goodbye to teammates to walking into a brand-new clubhouse. The conversation also covers the biggest winners from around baseball, the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal, Whit's surprising theory on how that blockbuster came together, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, including his own trade deadline experience, Brady Singer prank calls, and an update on Whit's injured elbow. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step inside the clubhouse for Episode 52 of 6ix Inning Stretch as hosts Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield sit down for an exclusive interview with Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce. Ponce opens up about the devastating ACL injury that ended his season during his Blue Jays debut on March 30, sharing the emotional journey of recovery, how his rehab is progressing, and what keeps him motivated as he works toward returning to the mound. He also discusses life away from baseball, his interests off the field, his passion for Star Wars, and much more in a candid conversation. If you're a Toronto Blue Jays fan looking for exclusive player interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, injury updates, and in-depth baseball conversations, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 🔵 Nation Gear (Perfect 9) https://nationgear.ca/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn are back for another episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, breaking down everything from the revamped MLB Home Run Derby format to what really happens behind the scenes at the All-Star Game. Whit shares why players leave early, gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' position ahead of the trade deadline, discusses Kevin Gausman trade speculation, Shohei Ohtani's latest injury, and explains what trade deadline week is actually like inside a major league clubhouse. The duo also answers fan questions on John Schneider, clubhouse meetings, trade rumors, the looming 2027 labour situation, and some of the strangest hobbies around MLB, before diving into plenty of golf talk and a few hilarious off-topic stories. Later in the show, Lindsay chats with Astros first baseman and three-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker to discuss his elite defense, memorable career plays, the South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame, and his longtime friendship with Whit dating back to their college days. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whit is back and in Philadelphia for MLB All-Star Week! And his return goes exactly how you'd expect. He shares a hilarious story about being recognized by a Phillies staff member, reflects on playing left field in Philly, and explains why he believes Major League Baseball has the best All-Star event in sports. Lindsay Dunn also catches up with former Blue Jays bench coach and current Phillies manager Don Mattingly before the duo breaks down everything happening around Citizens Bank Park. Plus, enjoy exclusive conversations with Mike Trout, Bobby Witt Jr., Ernie Clement and Louis Varland as Whit catches up with friends from around the league. The episode also dives into All-Star bonuses, clubhouse stories, golf, life on the road, and plenty of behind-the-scenes moments you won't see during the broadcast. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Canada Day mini-episode of the 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn flies solo while Whit takes a well-deserved vacation recovery day. Lindsay breaks down the highly anticipated, incredibly emotional return of Bo Bichette to the Rogers Centre in a New York Mets uniform, featuring his vulnerable post-game media availability where he reflects on his history with Toronto fans. Plus, we bring you an exclusive, hilarious, and insightful interview with Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher. Fisher takes us behind the scenes of the bullpen's secret "scooter gang," the competitive games they play during batting practice, what it was like attending his first-ever concert with his teammates to see Luke Combs, and the nerves behind proposing to his wife versus locking down his first MLB save. Finally, we check in on Shane Bieber's recovery progress . Don't forget to drop a comment on YouTube telling us how much you miss "Vacation Whit"! Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN 🔵 Interac: https://www.interac.ca/ 🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.