Life is about balance, a wise fortune cookie once told me... There's a lot to be happy about in regards to the Blue Jays' 7-3 win Tuesday night over the Yankees, but you know our girl by now. She can't let it all be happy. So A.J. Andrews does offer up deserved praise for Hyun-Jin Ryu after another stellar start and for members of the offense who delivered productive at bats, including Rowdy Tellez! However, she balances it out with injury updates on David Phelps and Julian Merryweather, and in the final segment discusses Aaron Hicks sitting out Monday's game against the Blue Jays, and why she is tired of this being a necessary move. Plus, a profound truth she found online in regards to society as a whole in this moment. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Blue Jays and Hicks, Ryu and Rowdy Too

There is a special place in hell for a special class of people. You know which ones. It has not been the best day for A.J. Andrews. While out doing errands, the radiator blew up on her car (time to hit up the Rock Auto website!). She had to walk multiple kilometers while carrying cat food and cases of Bubly. And her distractions betrayed her, culminating in the Blue Jays' feeble 3-1 loss to the Yankees. Yes, it was against Gerrit Cole, but they beat him before! There was no excuse! Anyway, she rails on the hitters in a continuation of her weekend podcast, but offers praise to Robbie Ray for a strong post-IL outing, Rafael Dolis for a solid game, and even congratulates Rowdy Tellez for knocking one of those zeroes out of his batting average! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Back To the Regularly Scheduled Power Outage

Typical Blue Jays to wait until after midnight to start hitting... A.J. Andrews said she had some special anger saved up for the Blue Jays batters on this episode, ...but it's tough to do when recording in the middle of a 15-1 beat'emdown of the Angels. Still! There are problems! Andrews highlights some of the prime offenders like Rowdy Tellez and Danny Jansen, and even some of the young stars. She discusses the expanded zone that some hitters are giving to pitchers, and the lack of consistency that is hurting them at the plate. Plus, she touches on the COVID-IL tango that the Blue Jays are going through at the moment. At least it brought Josh Palacios up to do what he did tonight. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Angry Ranting About Hitting... While The Jays Hit

Oh those halcyon days of Monday... A.J. Andrews is not happy. Neither is kitteh co-host, but she is never happy. Instead, Andrews unleashes her ire on a trio of Blue Jays pitchers who have not been pulling their weight in the midst of a three-game slump. First Tanner Roark. Oh Tanner Roark. Andrews details why he should be promptly dropped from the rotation. Then Ross Stripling gets a turn as Andrews questions his pitch selection and how he's decided to work on his slider. Finally Rafael Dolis gets a turn, because... well, someone had to round out the trio so she could save her anger at the hitters for tomorrow. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Angry Ranting About Some Pitchers

Don't get me wrong, I always enjoy beating the Rangers... But A.J. Andrews does have some nits to pick after Toronto's 6-2 win over Texas on Monday. She discusses how the Jays hitters need to start taking advantage of their opportunities, especially struggling players like Rowdy Tellez and Bo Bichette. At least Cavan Biggio went yard. She then takes another victory lap on Steven Matz' performance, and against reminds listeners that she saw this coming. Finally, a preview of tonight's contest where she just wants mediocrity out of Tanner Roark. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Pinning the Rangers to the Matz

At least I still get all my Julian Merryweather puns... The Blue Jays are 2-1 after taking a series from the Yankees and A.J. Andrews has some thoughts! Shock, I know. She discusses her thoughts on the pitching performances put forth by the Blue Jays staff, but doesn't share the same warm and fuzzy feelings for the offense, particularly against Michael King on Sunday. She also previews the series with the Rangers, a team with an ERA above 10. Get some hits, Toronto. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and the Merryweather Report from the Bronx

This is what you get when I record during a game. A.J. Andrews honors the fans that contributed their thoughts on the Blue Jays' Opening Day win over the Yankees and does her best to save her venom for the Saturday contest. She does her best to discuss what the Blue Jays need from their starters, why Julian Merryweather doesn't need to be one of them, and she attempts to close the episode off with a discussion of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s defense, but his offense interrupted with a special bulletin. Thank you to @KarenSoutar1, @azeemjafer, @tiben12, @Not2SeriousPod and @milnerwords for their Opening Day thoughts! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays Fan Sunday: Vladdy Rising Edition

My posting schedule is a little mucked up, but I don't care. Not after that win yesterday. Baseball returned in an oh-so-satisfying way for Blue Jays fans. A.J. Andrews breaks down what she enjoyed the most from Toronto's 3-2 Opening Day extra-inning win over New York. She savors the salty tears of the racist Yankees bleacher bums, she revels in watching Julian Merryweather make the heart of the Yankees order look absolutely foolish, she takes delight in Teoscar being Teoscar, and highlights the one play that justified everything the front office had been preaching this offseason. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, the Audacy app and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and the Key Moments of Opening Day

Apologies. I thought this uploaded last night. The final Division Day Crossover episode occurs as A.J. Andrews and Connor Newcomb of Locked on Orioles discuss their teams' perspective fortunes entering the season! First, A.J. offers her confidence in the pitching staff, how the team will do without George Springer and what the buzz is around the team. Then Connor tells fans about the Orioles' plans at second base, what having Trey Mancini back means to the team, and how Matt Harvey as a #2 starter doesn't faze him. Then predictions (aka a chance for A.J. to gush over Alejandro Kirk some more)! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Connor @ConnorNewcomb_ and the podcast @LockedOnOrioles! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Division Day: Round 4: The Blue Jays and the Orioles (w/ Connor from Locked On Orioles)!

I'm feeling better. Thanks for asking. Opening Day is approaching and the Blue Jays know it, you know it, and A.J. Andrews knows it! She goes over some of the roster decisions that have been confirmed by reporters online, as she talks about how Alejandro Kirk benefited from his own skills and the lack of offense from Danny Jansen and Reese McGuire to confirm his spot, how Jonathan Davis took his opportunity and got the chance thanks to George Springer's injury, T.J. Zeuch earning the chance to replace Robbie Ray, and Tim Mayza doing what A.J. expected all along and earning his place on the team with his strong recovery from his missed 2020. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and the Opening Day Roster

Nope, not sounding any better... Part two of the epic Crossover episode between A.J. Andrews and Kevin Weiss of Locked on Rays is here! The pair discuss George Springer's impact on the team, A.J.'s choices for Tim Horton's locations growing up, Charlie Montoyo's growth as a manager, how Kevin Cash will shrug off the Snell Shock of the World Series, and the two make their predictions for the season ahead! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Kevin @KevinWeiss_ and the show @LockedOnRays! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Division Day: Round 3 Part 2: The Blue Jays and the Rays (/w Kevin Weiss of Locked On Rays!)

Man, I sounded so much better back then... An apologetic A.J. Andrews releases the first half of a two-part episode done with Kevin Weiss of Locked On Rays as part of Crossover Days on the network! On Wednesday, the two discussed the Blue Jays' strategy for finding starting pitching, what the Rays are doing with David Hess, which member of the Jays' legacy trio will have the best career and Kevin Cash's mad hatter plans for the Tampa lineup. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Follow Kevin @KevinWeiss_ and the show @LockedOnRays! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Division Day: Round 3 Part 1: The Blue Jays and the Rays (/w Kevin Weiss of Locked On Rays!)

I guess I won't get the chance to work all these Kirby references in. All right then. Kirby Yates is likely done for the year with a second Tommy John surgery and A.J. Andrews isn't surprised. Not at the rate of Blue Jays' injuries this spring. She discusses the risks the team took and how they can mitigate their losses following this news. Then, more injury talk! George Springer's oblique and Robbie Ray's stairs get talked about, along with some progress on the road to recovery for a pair of young Jays arms. Finally, a brief overview of the past few days in Florida, including Bo Bichette starting to find his form, Vladdy still being Vladdy, and a shoutout to Santiago Espinal. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Kirby's Blowout Blast

Yes, I will work every Kirby video game into a title reference at some point. A.J. Andrews starts a new week with the same old problem: Blue Jays are getting injured. This time it's Kirby Yates, who will miss weeks with a flexor strain in his pitching arm. She discusses what will need to be done to make up for Yates' absence and how the Blue Jays might have prepared for this happening. Then she salutes the youngsters of the spring with the help of some fans. It's mostly more Alec Manoah praise. Finally, she addresses a suggestion seen on Blue Jays Twitter in regards to bringing back a certain garbage person to pitch for the team with Yates injures. She explains why that is a terrible idea. Thanks to @KarenSoutar1, @azeemjafer and @revjeffdoucette for their contributions! Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Kirby: Nightmare in Lakeland

Twitter may be dumb, but Substack is outpacing it on a BB/K ratio. Back from a lively discussion of Toronto sports in general, A.J. Andrews uses the Blue Jays off-day to catch up on Wednesday's game. She wishes she didn't. She discusses another worrying offensive effort from the lineup, the injury to Thomas Hatch and what that means for Toronto's starting pitching depth, and the re-assignment of rookies to the minor league camp, and what that means for who stayed and who went. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnJays and follow the host @A_J_Andrews! Subscribe on Himalaya, Google Play, Spotify, and iTunes! Please help us donate to social justice causes at https://lockedonpodcasts.com/blacklivesmatter/ This episode is sponsored by Jays From the Couch, Built Bar, BetOnline AG, Rock Auto and the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays and Oops! All Injuries!

Welcome to Locked On Blue Jays, the only daily podcast devoted to Toronto Blue Jays talk! Host A.J. Andrews brings her unique voice to discussions on topics ranging from how the Blue Jays' youngsters are doing, to how many sunflower seeds are left in Vlad Jr's hair. Join her as she navigates through the daily ongoings of Canada's only baseball team (at least until MLB wises up and moves Tampa Bay to Montreal without this split-city silliness) with a sense of irreverence, self-deprecating humour, and appearances by kitteh co-host that are clearly intended to boost ratings. Part of the Locked on Podcast Network

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Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays

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