Toronto Blue Jays
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In this 1231st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with longtime Globe & Mail scribe and Toronto Blue Jays beat writer Larry Millson about his visits to Maple Leaf Stadium, his years at the Hamilton Spectator, Toronto Star, Toronto Telegram and Globe & Mail, and the many Blue Jays
In this 1227th episode of Toronto Mike'd, MLB.com's Keegan Matheson primes you for the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays season. This episode is exactly 1:31:40. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe
In this 1187th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Richard Griffin about growing up in Jamaica, working for the Montreal Expos, moving to Toronto and working for the Toronto Star, his time with the Toronto Blue Jays and why he retired. Mark Hebscher co-hosts! This episode is exactly 1:
When I was a young baseball fan, Pat Tabler was the guy who came through when the bases were loaded. That was his claim to fame. He'd finish his career with a .490 average with the bases loaded. After retiring from the game, Tabler joined TSN as a studio analyst
In this 1128th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike talks to Mark Hebscher, host of Hebsy on Sports, about the Blue Jays collapse against Seattle. This episode is exactly 48:25. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe
Losing Friday afternoon to the Mariners meant last night's ballgame at the dome was "must win". It was do or die, and the Jays bats were alive. It was 8-1 Jays, and I started to map out my Sunday should game three be at 2pm, 4pm or 7pm. I was
On June 26, 1978, the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 24-10. That was the Blue Jays record for runs scored a game for almost 7,000 games. Last night, the Jays set a new franchise record by beating the Boston Red Sox 28-5. Here are a few fun facts
For my birthday, my oldest daughter bought us Blue Jays tickets. Today was our big date, and it really was the best time. We chatted, made each other laugh with good (and bad) jokes, and worked our way from the 11th row of the 500 section to about 20 rows
If you've spent any time reading this blog or listening to my podcast, you're likely well aware that I loved The Drive of '85. That was the Toronto Blue Jays 1985 season that resulted in 99 wins (still a franchise record) and their first ever divisional pennant. We won the
I'm way late on this one, but Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Robbie Ray won the 2021 Cy Young Award after posting a 2.84 ERA and 248 strikeouts on top of an 13-7 record. Ray became the fifth pitcher to win the Cy Young after a season in Toronto, along
Last night, I recorded the premiere episode of a new Toronto Mike'd sub-series called The Progressive Past of Modern Melodies. I was joined by Brother Bill, Cam Gordon and Ivar Hamilton, and Ivar dropped quite the mind blow about the English electronic music duo Utah Saints and our 1992 World
Jerry Howarth was the radio play-by-play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1981 through the 2017 season, and the voice of my summers as a youth alongside Tom Cheek. I was lucky enough to be visited by Jerry a couple of years ago and he patiently answered every one
In this 829th episode, Mike chats with Mike Wilner about getting fired by Sportsnet, hired by the Toronto Star, the elimination of a radio-only Blue Jays broadcast, the 2021 Blue Jays and more. This episode is exactly 1:00:32. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
It's October 24, 1992, and the Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their very first World Series. Hear Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call game six of the 1992 World Series from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium where the Toronto Blue Jays faced the Atlanta Braves, as recorded live on The Fan 1430.
It's October 14, 1992, and the Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their very first ALCS and are on to their first World Series against the Atlanta Braves. Hear Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call game six of the 1992 ALCS from Skydome where the Toronto Blue Jays faced the Oakland
It's October 5, 1985, and the Toronto Blue Jays magic number for clinching their first American League Eastern division pennant is 1. Hear Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call the bottom of the ninth and report live from the Blue Jays clubhouse after the clinching win against the New York
George Springer is a Toronto Blue Jays. He's signing a six-year $150 million deal with the Jays, the largest contract in franchise history. From Rob Longley in the Sun. Back to Springer, the Astros first-round pick (11th overall) in the 2011 draft has been an elite top of the order
Sportsnet has parted ways with Mike Wilner. This news makes me very sad, not just because I like the way Mike calls a Jays game on the radio, but because I'm a big fan of Mike as a human being. Thanks for the memories, @wilnerness590! Statement from @Sportsnet: pic.twitter.
As I type, I'm watching Game One of the MLB playoff series between my Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays. The Jays (somewhat) surprising starter, Matt Shoemaker, was cruising through three shutout innings. He threw 35 pitches, 27 for strikes, only allowing a couple of soft singles. Naturally,
Is this mundane fact worthy of a blog entry? Yes! I can't remember the last time I watched the Blue Jays on television because the vast majority of games have aired on Sportsnet ONE or another Sportsnet station I don't receive with my current cable package. But tonight's game (which
In this 689th episode, Mike is joined by Milon Talsania from Fast Time as they chat with MLB.com's Keegan Matheson about the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays season live from the backyard studio. This episode is exactly 1:34:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
Dámaso García was 63. He played second base for my Toronto Blue Jays from 1980 through 1986, earning all-star status twice, and batting over .300 twice. I'll never forget him burning his uniform in an attempt to end a slump on May 14, 1986. 15 years ago, I wrote Damaso
Tony Fernandez was 57. I loved Tony Fernandez. He was on the team when I started paying attention back in 1983 and he was a key part of our first pennant winning team in 1985. He was awesome with the glove, but he could hit for average as well. Always
Ron Fairly was 81. He was the major league ballplayer and broadcaster who played for both the Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays over a 20 year career. He's the only player to represent both franchises at the MLB All-Star Game.
