Blair & Barker

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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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October 30 · 49 min
World Series Takeaways, Free Agency Outlook and Broadcasting Life with Hazel Mae
On the final show of the season, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by ESPN's MLB insider and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan (3:45) to discuss what he discovered from covering and watching the 2026 World Series, why Pat Murphy is the ideal manager for an MLB club, Tampa Bay Rays' offseason outlook, expectations for this year's free agency class headed by NPB's Teruaki Sato and Tarik Skubal, how the Blue Jays could navigate their offseason signings, and if Ketel Marte would be a fit. Then,
October 29 · 49 min
How the Milwaukee Brewers Clinched Their First World Series Title
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Milwaukee Brewers winning their first World Series title in franchise history in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5, what went wrong for the Rays roster, manager Pat Murphy's comments about the New York Yankees, if the Brewers' roster construction philosophy can be replicated on other teams, Jacob Misiorowski's postseason performances, and the personalities on the Brew Crew. Then, the guys briefly touch on the upcoming free agency class, the Blu
October 28 · 49 min
Rays Force Game 5 at the Trop
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 walk-off win in Game 4 of the World Series to avoid a sweep and force a Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Can the Rays actually stage a full comeback in the series without their big bats producing? They get into Pat Murphy's decision not to throw Jacob Misiorowski late in the game and save him for Game 5 tonight, the long relief options for the Rays looking shaky, and the Brewers simply looking like the team of destiny. Plus, they're
October 27 · 49 min
Brewers on the Verge of Sweeping the World Series
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 organization differently if they get swept. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi joins the guys (11:20) to chat about which player on Milwaukee has exceeded his expectations and how former Canadian pitcher Jim Henderson has changed the outlook of the Brew Crew's pitching staff. Afterwards,
October 26 · 49 min
World Series Shifts to The Trop
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 Díaz's game-ending check swing, and the quality baseball in the first two matches of the Fall Classic. Then, MLB on TBS analyst and 12-year MLB veteran Jeff Francoeur joins the guys (31:29) to discuss the Rays' decisions on the base paths, Caminero's outburst on Chandler Simpson, Brewe
October 23 · 49 min
The 2026 Fall Classic Has Arrived + Jeff Passan and Jonathan Lucroy
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 deeper into the matchup. They discuss each team's biggest strengths and weaknesses, the Rays' decision to start Nick Martinez in Game 1, the series' x-factors, and how a Fall Classic between two small-market teams impacts labour negotiations. Later, former MLB catcher Jonathan Lucroy (2
October 22 · 49 min
World Series Game One Preview with Joe Maddon and Brian Anderson
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 Milwaukee Brewers balance the work vs. rest, how he would gameplan against the Tampa Bay Rays, using analytics in the World Series, ABS' debut, if Kevin Cash and the Rays will embrace the 'underdog' role, and why he doesn't believe there is home field advantage anymore. Then, TV play-
October 21 · 49 min
Rays Pitching vs. Brewers Hitting with Ryan Dempster + Aaron Boone Returns
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 participants have an edge between the Tampa Bay Rays' pitching vs. Milwaukee Brewers' bats, having home field advantage, if Jacob Misiorowski can maintain his location, how Kevin Cash manages his bullpen around the Brewers' lefties, the strength of the Rays' pitching staff, and why Juni
October 20 · 49 min
Rays vs. Brewers for the World Series + Early Blue Jays Offseason Options
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 (9:00) to chat about the organization's road back to the Fall Classic, the change in ownership, navigating through Hurricane Milton, if the Milwaukee Brewers will have difficulties playing at the Trop, Kevin Cash's bullpen usage, how they reinvented ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta's pitchin
October 19 · 49 min
Rays A Game Away From the World Series
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 weigh in on which of the ALCS teams the Milwaukee Brewers would rather face in the World Series, who has the edge if called for one game between Drew Rasmussen or Gavin Williams, José Ramírez's performance against the Rays, pitching in the postseason, Yandy Díaz's confidence in declari
October 16 · 49 min
Dodgers Go Down in Four + Jeff Passan on Brewers' Formula
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 Milwaukee would match up against Cleveland or Tampa Bay. Later, ESPN insider and host of 'Sources Tell' Jeff Passan stops by (31:19) to weigh in on what changes the Dodgers might make for next season, Jackson Chourio's impact, why the Brewers' offensive approach worked this year,
October 15 · 49 min
Brew Crew's Chance to Dethrone the Champs
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 Year in 2016, Zack Britton (9:25) to chat about how managers deploy bullpen pitchers in the postseason, the difficulty of being an 'up-down' pitcher, facing scrappy vs. long-ball hitters, figuring out if a batter is tired, and the pressure on a pitcher when the team is struggling o
October 14 · 49 min
Confidence in Ohtani + Postseason Decisions with Twins Manager Derek Shelton
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 before bringing in The Athletic's Jayson Stark (5:39). They chat about the Philadelphia Phillies bringing back Don Mattingly as their manager, Alex Cora's name in the running, why the Dodgers cannot afford to sit Ohtani, where the Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen ranks among the teams le
October 13 · 49 min
Desperate Times for Dodgers Down 2-0?
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 and whether he'll be benched before bringing in host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB executive David Samson (12:58). He weighs in on the Dodgers' Ohtani options, William Contreras' energy, José Ramírez's resurgence, how a Dodgers-less World Series would impact labour negotiatio
October 12 · 49 min
Cleveland's Offence Peaking + Brewers vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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 Roberts juggling the lineup in hopes to create offence early, before bringing in Cleveland Guardians TV analyst and former MLB catcher Chris Gimenez (11:32). He weighs in on the team's offence peaking at the right time, José Ramírez's productive at-bats even through an injury, why Jo Ade
October 9 · 49 min
The Case for Aaron Boone to Return + Cleveland's Comeback
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 Yankees postseason exit, why the team won't make a change with Aaron Boone as their bench boss, if there's any other managers that would be a perfect fit in New York, the team's needs to bolster their lineup, and if Aaron Judge not winning a World Series changes the way we view him as
October 8 · 49 min
Aaron Boone's Future + Hitting in the Postseason with Joey Votto
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) weighs in on the future of NY's bench boss, how a potential MLB lockout could affect their decisions, José Ramírez fighting through an injury with his Cleveland Guardians avoiding elimination, how Parker Messick can pitch his way to help his team force a Game 5, who is the best posi
October 7 · 49 min
Yamamoto's Dominance + Aaron Boone's Game 3 Lineup Decision
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 to hit, Atlanta Braves' September success not translating in the postseason, whether the Chicago White Sox are becoming serious contenders, and Bo Bichette's first season with the New York Mets. Then, former MLB outfielder and Blue Jays Central analyst Kevin Pillar joins the guys (
October 6 · 49 min
Yankees' Defensive Blunder + Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 2026 Postseason Debut
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 towards a 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Guardians. FOX Sports play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin (11:25) joins the guys to chat about the belief within the Milwaukee Brewers to make a deep run in the postseason, how the San Diego Padres can get Fernando Tatís Jr. going on offence, w
October 5 · 49 min
Postseason Pitching Dominance + Rays vs. Cam Schlittler with Brian Anderson
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 Rose (9:29) to chat about San Diego Padres' Mason Miller's blown save against the Milwaukee Brewers and on the verge of being swept, the state of playoff pitching, if the Cleveland Guardians would consider moving José Ramírez around the batting order, the team's matchup against Chicag

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