Tanner Roark is off to the bullpen after one horrendous start, while Rowdy Tellez is giving the Toronto Blue Jays headaches in the lineup. What should the team do to minimize the damage? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also banter about Saturday's insane game against the Los Angeles Angels, the strong pitching of Steven Matz, Robbie Ray's return to the rotation and the possibility of an All-Star Game in Toronto. NEW! Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts and live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Support our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Way Less Sad," AJR.

Section 138 What should the Blue Jays do with Tanner Roark and Rowdy Tellez? (Ep. 114)

It's a WINNING opening series for the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx. What better way to start a season than beating the New York Yankees? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the biggest takeaways and overreactions from the series, including incredible pitching, strong defense and less-than-stellar offense. Is Cavan Biggio's new plate approach already problematic? Just how incredible is Julian Merryweather? Can you say Slim Daddy Vladdy 10 times fast? Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Cruel Summer," Bananarama.

Takeaways from the Blue Jays-Yankees series (Ep. 113)

Mark, Bryson and Jacob are joined by Toronto Blue Jays play-by-play man Dan Shulman to talk about what Blue Jays broadcasts will look like this season. How do you balance simulcasting on radio and TV? How do you call a game on Zoom? What happens if the Blue Jays move to Buffalo or Toronto? After the interview, we banter about whether the Blue Jays should have signed Kirby Yates in the first place and who of Alek Manoah, Simeon Woods-Richardson, Joe Panik and Jonathan Davis will make the roster. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Rubberband Man," The Spinners.

Interview: Dan Shulman on broadcasting virtually (Ep. 112)

When it rains, it pours. Kirby Yates, George Springer and Robbie Ray are all out with injuries, on top of Nate Pearson and Thomas Hatch. In this emergency episode, the team discusses the unthinkable: Is it time to hit the panic button? Are the Toronto Blue Jays falling apart? Mark says no. Bryson and Jacob aren't so sure. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Apart Together," Tim Minchin.

Yates, Springer, Ray. Are the Blue Jays falling apart? (Ep. 111)

With the under-the-radar news that Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expects the team to be vaccinated within the next month, the crew evaluates the possibility of playing Canada Day in Toronto. Even if players are vaccinated along with everyone else, how long can the Canadian government hold out on allowing cross-border travel? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss injuries to Thomas Hatch and Nate Pearson (again), the continued dominance of Robbie Ray and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and who should be the closer this season for the Blue Jays. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Almost There," Andy Williams.

Will the Blue Jays be vaccinated by Opening Day? (Ep. 110)

The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Texas Rangers on April 5 for the home opener of Globe Life Field with 100 percent capacity allowed. Are the Rangers insane for consciously hosting a super-spreader event? In short: Yes. Mark, Bryson and Jacob also banter about the latest from spring training (Nate Pearson, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.), the rule changes in the minors, and whether Cavan Biggio or George Springer will lead off this season.Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod.Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter.Music: "Centerfold," The J. Geils Band.

Are the Rangers insane for allowing 100% capacity? (Ep. 109)

With a week of spring training baseball under our belts, it's time to start picking out the most impressive performances by Toronto Blue Jays players. Is Josh Palacios for real? What about Robbie Ray's command? Do the Blue Jays have a clear solution to the catching problem? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Jake Odorizzi's deal with the Houston Astros, Nate Pearson's injury, and what the Blue Jays need to do to solve the Mickey Callaway problem.Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod.Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter.Music: "The Boys Are Back in Town," Thin Lizzy.

Which Blue Jays are having the most impressive spring? (Ep. 108)

The Toronto Blue Jays are back, baby! Spring training action officially starts tomorrow, and the Blue Jays have a new player development facility to ring in another year of baseball with. Does Toronto now have the best facilities in baseball -- or even the entire world? How will this help them in developing talent and signing free agents? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss the Tommy Milone signing and bits of news from camp: the decision to gut the radio broadcast, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s weight loss, Randal Grichuk's playing time conundrum, and Nate Pearson's load management. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod to gain access to bloopers, our Patron-only Discord, your choice of music on the pod, and more. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "On The Radio," Donna Summer.

Is Toronto’s new player development facility the best in the world? (Ep. 107)

With Taijuan Walker and James Paxton signed away by other teams, the Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on their remaining free agent targets. Does not adding a starter ruin the Blue Jays' entire offseason? Is there a chance Toronto splurges and picks up Jake Odorizzi? Overall, what grade do the Blue Jays deserve for this offseason? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also discuss Toronto's decision to start the season in Dunedin and a few bits of news from spring training. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Get exclusive access to our Patron-only Discord, bloopers, and your choice of music on the podcast. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Centerfield," John Fogerty.

Does not getting a starter ruin Toronto’s offseason? (Ep. 106)

Pitchers and catchers report in less than a week. As the offseason comes to an end, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the pick-ups of David Phelps and Joel Payamps, and what it means for the Blue Jays' bullpen depth in 2021. Also discussed: Toronto's Opening Day love on ESPN and the Joe Panik signing. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "She Got That," Drew Green. (Don't judge the country music.)

Will the bullpen be overworked again in 2021?

With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror and spring training baseball starting in 20 days, it's time to get our predictions about the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays on the record. Mark, Bryson and Jacob make predictions on Toronto's final record, postseason odds, roster and more -- including our guesses on the big game Sunday. Support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/section138pod. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "I Predict," Sparks.

Predicting everything about the 2021 Blue Jays (Ep. 104)

The Toronto Blue Jays just keep on rolling. They've signed Marcus Semien to a one-year, $18 million deal and traded for Steven Matz from the New York Mets. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss those deals, plus George Springer's introduction press conference and some listener questions on the starting rotation. Support our podcast on Patreon. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Burning Down the House," Talking Heads.

Did the Blue Jays overpay for Marcus Semien? (Ep. 103)

After the largest deal in franchise history, the Toronto Blue Jays are still looking to add. Should they focus on the starting rotation, the infield or the bullpen? How much do Kirby Yates and Tyler Chatwood solve Toronto's remaining problems? What about other names on the market, like Brad Hand, James Paxton or Didi Gregorius? Mark, Bryson and Jacob also banter about the failed Michael Brantley deal and how we should treat Springer's cheating past. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "My Friend George," Lou Reed.

What’s next after signing George Springer? (Ep. 102)

Enough said. The man of our dreams is now a Toronto Blue Jay, and we've made a special emergency episode to celebrate. But is $150 million too much? Does signing Springer take the Blue Jays out of the market for Trevor Bauer and JT Realmuto? What more does Toronto need to do to make this offseason perfect? Where does this deal leave the Blue Jays in 2021? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all of their scattered thoughts in an energetic and frenetic podcast. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Celebration," Kool & The Gang.

George Springer. Blue Jays. (Ep. 101)

After almost four years, we've made it to episode 100! It's too bad the Toronto Blue Jays haven't done anything to celebrate the milestone. In fact, they still haven't made a single move. With DJ LeMahieu and Liam Hendriks off the board, is time running out for the Blue Jays? How are Mark, Bryson and Jacob feeling about Toronto's odds to sign George Springer? Also discussed: Mark Shapiro's extension and 2021 rules. Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter. Music: "Heaven," Talking Heads.

Is time running out for the Blue Jays? (Ep. 100)

Tune in every week to hear Mark and Bryson banter about the Toronto Blue Jays, complete with opinions, interviews, predictions and debates. We’ve got everything covered.

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