Blue Jays World Update
Blue Jays World Update
Thomas Hall
Recapping the week that was regarding Canada's baseball team.
BJWU Ep. 192: Disappointment in Sacramento; Stretch Run Arrives
This week's episode breaks down the Blue Jays' frustrating series loss to the A's to finish their three-city road trip at 5-4, needing to rebound from a missed opportunity, the significance of these remaining five series, Max Scherzer's remarkable vintage stretch heading into a showdown against the O's and Chris Bassitt and much more. Enjoy!
Sep 10
51 min
BJWU Ep. 191: Another wrench thrown into Blue Jays' wild-card hopes
This week's episode breaks down where the Blue Jays stand with less than 30 games remaining, how the loss of Shane Bieber impacts their playoff chances, what must happen for the club to sneak into the final wild-card seed, Alejandro Kirk's sensational second-half resurgence and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 27
57 min
BJWU Ep. 190: Hybrid buy-and-sell trade deadline
This week's episode recaps the Blue Jays' 2026 trade deadline, parting ways with Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman and the returns from those deals, landing a big-fish starter in Jose Soriano and how they can unlock his full potential, exploring their post-deadline roster and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 5
1 hr 9 min
BJWU Ep. 189: Complex trade deadline decisions
This week's episode explores the importance of the Blue Jays' 16-game stretch leading up to the Aug. 3 trade deadline, how the upcoming post-All-Star break slate vs the White Sox & Rays will serve as a good indicator towards whether they'll buy or sell (or do both), which players could be traded if they sell, what areas they'll be looking to address if they buy and much more. Enjoy!
Jul 16
1 hr 2 min
BJWU Ep. 188: The little things are hurting these Blue Jays
This week's episode examines the Blue Jays' recent series loss to the Astros, dropping another winnable series during a crucial stretch, the lack of a team identity, poor fundamentals continuing to creep in, George Springer's improving bat and the offence's increased power output, plus an early preview of their trade deadline needs and much more. Enjoy!
Jun 25
54 min
BJWU Ep. 187: Reinforcements on the way
This week's episode dives into the nearing returns of Alejandro Kirk, Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer, as well as updates on Shane Bieber, Yimi Garcia and Addison Barger. It also explores how the Blue Jays will reincorporate those pieces back into the mix and when they're expected to return. Enjoy!
Jun 4
45 min
BJWU Ep. 186: Dylan Cease unlocking Cy Young potential
This week's episode breaks down Dylan Cease's recent dominance, the changes he's made to his arsenal and how they're helping him pitch deeper into games than ever before, exploring where he ranks among the sport's best starters so far this season and the emergence of his Cy Young candidacy, plus injury updates on Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Shane Bieber and much more. Enjoy!
May 14
56 min
BJWU Ep. 185: Blue Jays trending upward after 3rd straight series win
This week's episode breaks down how the Blue Jays are getting back on track, the offence's recent surge, Kazuma Okamoto making key adjustments in the batter's box, George Springer's return, the rotation's increasingly improving health with Trey Yesavage back and Jose Berrios close to returning, Jeff Hoffman adjusting to his post-closer's role, Louis Varland's dominance and much more. Enjoy!
Apr 30
1 hr 3 min
BJWU Ep. 184: Blue Jays trying to stay afloat amid injuries, sloppy fundamentals
This week's episode breaks down the Blue Jays' tough start to April, made worse by their increasingly high injured list total, when much-needed reinforcements are expected to return and how the club hopes to tread water until then. Plus, a look at the current state of this struggling offence and an injury-riddled rotation being kept afloat by Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, and much more. Enjoy!
Apr 16
53 min
BJWU Ep. 183: Starting rotation dominates Opening Week
This week's episode breaks down the Blue Jays' first homestand of the 2026 season, including the starting rotation's dominant opening act from Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer, plus the fallout from Cody Ponce's devastating injury and where they go from here, the bullpen's somewhat rocky start to the season, early impressions of the new-look offence and much more. Enjoy!
Apr 2
1 hr 7 min
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