Section 138: A Toronto Blue Jays podcast

Matt Chapman is finally off the market, signing a three-year deal with the San Francisco Giants. But the $54-million price tag begs the question: Why didn't the Blue Jays sign him first? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss that, plus Alek Manoah's concerning start to spring training and Gerrit Cole's incomprehensible frustration over a Daniel Vogelbach home run. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Live in The Moment," Portugal. The Man.

Spring training games are about to start. Mark, Bryson, Jacob and Josh discuss the biggest storylines. Will Alek Manoah bounce back? What are the best and worst quotes from Blue Jays so far? Will Matt Chapman ever sign? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "This is the Day," The The.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case against the Blue Jays. What does that mean for 2024? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss what they expect from Vladdy this year, then debate what role Yariel Rodriguez will have this season, as well as if the team is actually in on Cody Bellinger.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Forever in Blue Jeans," Neil Diamond.

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally made another move -- and this time, it actually helps the lineup. But will Justin Turner be enough to fix Toronto's problems, especially with spring training just weeks away? Josh, Bryson and Jacob discuss. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Runnin' Down A Dream," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Mark, Bryson, Jacob and NEW permanent co-host Josh are back to weigh in on the Blue Jays missing out on Shohei Ohtani, as well as where the team should pivot to next. Does Cody Bellinger make sense? What about Christian Yelich or Jorge Soler? Any chance of a Marcus Stroman reunion?Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: Intro - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Andy Williams. Outro - "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," John Lennon.

After three long months, Mark, Bryson and Jacob are back and just in time to weigh in on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, which are racing towards a conclusion. Are the Blue Jays actually favourites? Is $600 million too much? Is Ohtani's veil of secrecy getting out of hand? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Welcome Back," Mase.

For the first time this season, we can reasonably entertain the question: Are the Toronto Blue Jays dead? Mark and Bryson discuss a brutal series against the Cleveland Guardians but agree this team still has life... for now. Also discussed: Davis Schneider's inexplicable playing time, Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette's potential injuries and the increasingly competitive wildcard race. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Hell N Back," Bakar.

Paul DeJong is technically still a Blue Jay, but probably not for long. Toronto designated him for assignment after 44 at-bats and only three hits. Mark and Bryson look back at the trade and discuss how much of a failure it was. Was it the reason the Blue Jays didn't get an impact bat? Will he get picked up by another team? Also discussed: Bo Bichette's return, Daulton Varsho's hot streak and Davis Schneider's playing time.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "WKRP in Cincinnati," Steve Carlisle.

The postseason is still a month and a half away, but the Blue Jays' starting staff is looking like a juggernaut -- if the team gets even gets there. Mark and Jacob discuss what Toronto's postseason rotation should look like, and whether Yusei Kikuchi or José Berríos should start game two. Also discussed: Cavan Biggio's resurgence, Bo Bichette's pending return and Jordan Romano's return to the bullpen. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Us Against the World," Jungle.

The offence certainly isn't, but the old cliche might be true: Pitching wins championships. Could that be the case for the Blue Jays? Mark and Bryson discuss the offence-free Cleveland series but try to pick out some silver linings. Just how impressive has Whit Merrifield been in the leadoff spot? Was this series a failure for Davis Schneider? Also discussed: Jose Bautista's homecoming.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Can I Kick It?," A Tribe Called Quest.

Schneider Mania is here, and it's wonderful. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss all the ins and outs of Davis Schneider's major league debut, including where the Toronto Blue Jays go from here. Where do they find playing time for Schneider? Is any of this sustainable? Was Schneider the spark Toronto needed? Also discussed: whether we have any hope in Toronto's offence, and if the Red Sox are finally dead.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Can I Kick It?," A Tribe Called Quest. (TMNT is phenomenal.)

This trade deadline was quiet for the Toronto Blue Jays. They pick up Paul DeJong, Jordan Hicks and Genesis Cabrera, but was it enough? Mark, Bryson and Jacob give their grades for Toronto's deadline and whether they think it was a failure. Did the Blue Jays lose ground to the rest of the division? Also discussed: Hyun Jin Ryu's first start back, George Springer's first hit in forever, and the infuriating nature of facing the AL East. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Strange Overtones," Whitney.

The trade deadline is less than a week away. With the Toronto Blue Jays in a wildcard spot and within striking distance of the AL East lead, the possibilities are endless. Mark and Jacob discuss the series in Los Angeles, then debate potential trade targets -- including Teoscar Hernandez. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod.Music: "Reach Out I'll Be There," Four Tops.

We're back! After a brief hiatus, Mark and Bryson catch up on all the action from the second half so far, including Alek Manoah's disappointing second start. Did the Blue Jays rush him back to the majors? What will happen when Hyun Jin Ryu returns? Should Toronto really be targeting a starter at the trade deadline? Also discussed: Marcus Stroman rumours, Alejandro Kirk's breakout and the AL East race. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Getting Dark Again," Aaron C. Lewis.

The Toronto Blue Jays come away with a MASSIVE sweep of the Chicago White Sox, pulling even with the Yankees in the wildcard standings and gaining momentum before the All-Star break. In a solo episode, Mark discusses the standouts from Chicago and whether the Blue Jays are rushing Alek Manoah back too early. He also answers mailbag questions, including whether this season is do-or-die for Ross Atkins. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Busy Earnin'," Jungle.

Can it get any worse? Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the disaster that was the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Boston Red Sox. Was the final out on Canada Day Bo Bichette's fault? What went wrong on Sunday? Is there anything to the better power numbers in this series? Are our expectations for the Blue Jays too high? How is Alek Manoah doing in double-A?Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Run On," Moby.

It's another series win for the Toronto Blue Jays, this time against a good team. Mark and special guest Tobias discuss the success of Trevor Richards in the rotation. Should he be stretched out? How long until Alek Manoah comes back? What do we make of Manoah's terrible minor-league start? Also discussed: Vladdy's return to the home run derby, Chris Bassitt's phenomenal start, and no Blue Jays starting the All-Star game.Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Honey," Moby. (Just saw Blackberry again. Great movie.)

After months of agony, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has FINALLY hit a home run at the Rogers Centre. Mark and Bryson discuss whether his resurgence is for real, or simply a byproduct of facing the Oakland Athletics. Also discussed: Why was Friday so frustrating? Are we worried about Chris Bassitt? How bad would a Tyler Heineman injury really be? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Freight Train," The Charles Mcdevitt Skiffle Group. (Asteroid City is a wild movie, but this song is great.)

With Jacob back on the podcast for the first time in nearly a month, him and Mark check in on where the Blue Jays are right now -- and where they're headed -- as we reach the 10 week mark of the season. Is it too late to hit the panic button? Where is Jacob at with Vladdy's struggles? What's the latest with Alek Manoah?Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Reach Out of the Darkness," Friend & Lover.

The struggles continue for the Toronto Blue Jays, who drop two of three to the Texas Rangers -- including a blown six-run lead. Is this a new low? Mark and Bryson discuss that, plus Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s total disintegration as a good player. Will a trade wake the Blue Jays up? What's one good thing we can say about the Blue Jays right now? Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Discord community or support our podcast at linktr.ee/section138pod. Music: "Am I Dreaming," Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, Roisee. (Across the Spiderverse is a masterpiece.