Episodes
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Matt & Steve announce that this will be Jays From Homeâs final episode! They look back at the Blue Jays ups & downs over the 3 years and look forward to the uncertain future that is the off-season.
Plus: The Telltale Dimmer Switch
That time Roosevelt vacationed in Northern Ontario - TimminsToday.com
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NEW EPISODE: Matt talks about Joey Vottoâs retirement, Bowden Francisâ near no-hitter and Will Wagnerâs hot start. Later, Matt interviews Ty Roberts about his new movie âYou Gotta Believeâ.
Plus: Always follow the instructionsâŠ
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Matt & Steve discuss who the Blue Jays should try to knock out of playoff contention, Vlad's monster hitting streak, the possibility of Votto playing against Cincinnati, and the Players Weekend hats. Plus: outstanding food and beverages and the wastefulness of coffee grinds.
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Matt & Steve return from the All-Star break to talk about the season to forget, but it turns out there's actually a lot to talk about! They start with feeling old looking at the 2024 Hall of Fame class, talk about the possibility that the Jays are looking to get below the CBT, a little bit about the All-Star game, the upcoming trade deadline, and more bad injury luck. Steve disliked the Apple TV broadcast this past Friday but is bullish on the Springer-Horwitz-Vlad trio, while Matt is happy Swanson is back in the lineup. A quick look at the MLB draft and a look ahead at the 2025 schedule.
Plus - would you try the Royals' "Taste of the K Taco"?
Don't forget to change your passwords!
Music: Editors - An End Has A Start
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Matt and Steve are back together again to talk about an up-and-down couple of weeks for the Blue Jays. Topics of discussion include Daulton Varsho's pair of amazing catches in Seattle, Jose Cuas' dubious record-setting outing, the rash of injuries affecting the roster, and Vlad starting at 1B for the All-Star game, and comments about his durability. Plus - is Springer springing back? And, are you interested in Roto-Rooter Toilet Row in Lake County?
Music: Soul Kitchen - The Doors
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Today Matt skips the depressing Blue Jays talk and interviews a couple of authors. First, he talks to David Bockino, author of Game On: How Sports Media Grew Up, Sold Out, and Got Personal with Billions of Fans about the evolution of sports broadcasting over the last 100 years.
Later in the show, Matt chats with Keith OâBrien about his book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. They delve into the Greek tragedy that is Peteâs life and how are currently reliving his mistakes in the wake of all the recent gambling scandals.
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Matt rejoins the podcast to talk with Steve about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball, which saw Erik Swanson optioned, Cavan Biggio designated for assignment, Vlad play at 3B, Spencer Horwitz called up from AAA, and Lisa Loeb sending a heartfelt thank you to Yusei Kikuchi. Plus, the Jays played some games? Matt & Steve talk about Manoah's season-ending surgery, Gausman's first complete game shutout, and discuss the possibility of the Jays' competitive window closing and possible apathy sinking in.
Plus in personal outcomes, slime, lunchables, back pain and hotmail.
Make sure to listen to Matt's bonus interview with Andy McCullough as he talks about his book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.
Music: KT Tunstall - False Alarm (Eye to the Telescope, 2004)
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Matt interviews Andy McCullough about his new book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. They talk about Kershawâs legacy, criticism of his performance in the playoffs his belief in himself and how his family life has influenced his life on and off the field.
https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/andy-mccullough/the-last-of-his-kind/9780306832598/
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Steve hosts the show solo today to talk about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball. It's been pretty rocky despite the Jays offence showing signs of life. Steve talks about Schneider's repetitive remarks, hopes for a resurgence from Justin Turner, and praises Bo Bichette. Plus some news of a possible City Connect hat leak.
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Matt and Steve celebrate Mother's Day by talking about the Blue Jays! Wait, that doesn't sound right...
Is it still early in the season? Matt & Steve talk about bullpen depth, the team meeting in Washington, the early-season crossroads, Swanson's troubles, pitcher trades and signings, and looking ahead at the next 2 weeks. Plus an update on the Ottawa Titans who started their season with a loss on Friday, and Matt has some Radiohead-themed personal outcomes.
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Matt and Steve are back to cover off another two weeks of Blue Jays baseball. Everything started out great, until they got to Kansas City. The brothers discuss the poor offense, the return of Danny Jansen, injury and trade updates including an update on Alek Manoah, and the "Green Glove" award. Around the league, the Rockies are under FAA investigation because of a video posted (and later deleted) showing a coach unaccompanied in the cockpit; New York Mets' City Connect jerseys; the return of the Player's Weekend; and who invented the high five?
Plus: Matt strikes out with packing tape.
Last week's interview: Eric Vickrey: Season of Shattered Dreams
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Matt interviews author Eric Vickrey about his new book Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything. They talk about the bus crash and how that small band of (baseball) brothers touched the lives of some of the greatest players in MLB history.
Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything - 9781538190722
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Matt and Steve return to talk about the Blue Jays final road games as well as the start of their home stand at the newly-renovated Rogers Centre. It was a bit of a rough go over the last fortnight, coming into Sunday's action below .500. Luckily, the AL East is mostly in the same boat behind the Yankees.
Both Matt & Steve aren't happy with the offence, with Steve focusing especially on George Springer; Matt talks about how un-Gausman-like Gausman has been so far this season; and some rehab updates about Jansen, Romano, and Swanson, as well as some notes on Alek Manoah's progress back to the majors.
A quick update on the Shohei Ohtani gambling controversy, Oakland moving to Sacramento for three years, and a discussion on an increase in pitchers suffering from season-ending arm injuries. Plus: did Taylor Swift's camp have input into the Rogers Centre Reno's?
In personal outcomes, Matt talks about his moving woes and Steve is paralyzed by the paradox of choice.
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Matt and Steve reconvene to talk about the opening weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays (and MLB in general). They talk about the Jays decisive first win of the season (and 5th straight opening day win), Vlad's new spot in the lineup, the Cabrera shoving incident, and other Jays-related stuff. Plus a quick note on Shohei Ohtani's recent statement, Brandon Belt's lack of offers, and some crazy new ballpark food offerings from Seattle and Chicago. Plus: Is "WiFi PTSD" a real thing?
Related links:
Matt's discussion with Phil Selig about Yariel RodrĂguez Matt and Steve's 2024 MLB Season Preview from last weekTwitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome
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It's our annual MLB Season Preview! Matt and Steve break down their predictions for the 2024 season. Plus, quick discussion on the Shohei Ohtani scandal, and some brief Jays news and notes. Also - the Giants made probably the best offseason move of the entire MLB.
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Matt & Steve are back to talk about recent Blue Jays news including the signing of Joey Votto to a minor league deal, the re-branding of Tim Mayza, the return of "fun" to the Jays, and injury news. They also talk about recent MLB signings and news, and the upcoming Netflix Expos documentary. Plus: kids are not very good at improv.
Don't forget to listen to Matt's interview with Tim Newby released this past Wednesday!
Music:
"When" by The Wookies (note from Steve: No idea where this came from, but it was in my Apple Music library)Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome
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Matt interviews author and journalist Tim Newby about his upcoming book The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning: The Original Louisville Slugger. They talk about Peteâs mastoiditis and how it was the root cause of his alcoholism, his basement full of baseball bats and his case for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Later Matt & Tim do a mini preview of the upcoming Baltimore Orioles season and chat about the similarities between jambands and baseball.
https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900851/the-original-louisville-slugger
Music: Box Scores - The Baseball Project Whiskey Before Breakfast - Leftover Salmon
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It's been a few weeks so it's time for a marathon episode! Matt and Steve cover many different pieces of news, including the signing of Justin Turner, Vlad's arb case, former Blue Jays signing with other teams, upcoming City Connect jerseys, a possible All-Star Game in Toronto, and Spring Training beards! And hats. Matt is embracing the Blue Jays' new team identity and both Matt and Steve are enjoying the players reporting in to Spring Training.
They also discuss Rob Manfred announcing his planned retirement and the possibility of MLB players participating in the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles.
Plus: non-alcoholic beer, walking in Toronto, and jam sessions!
Music:
Electric Dojo - Chill Hill
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The Blue Jays made a bit of noise in the last couple of weeks, signing 26-year-old right-hander Yariel RodrĂguez, as well as picking up catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Cubs. Matt & Steve also mention the two Blue Jays players on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list, controversy surrounding age falsification of players from the Dominican Republic, and discuss this year's Hall of Fame ballot results.
Plus, Matt interviewed Phil Selig (https://www.cubadugout.com/) to find out what to expect from RodrĂguez with the Blue Jays.
The Athletic: Age fraud on the rise in Dominican Republic, sowing chaos for MLB teams, young players
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Matt and Steve return from the Christmas and New Year's break to talk about the latest MLB news. For the Jays that's some new coach appointments, re-signing Kevin Kiermeyer, and avoiding arbitration for all players - except for Vlad. Lots of signings around the league happened too. In their personal outcomes, Matt talks about music nights, missing marker lids and speeding tickets (three unrelated things), and Steve talks a bit about his 2024 goals.
Music: Brad Sucks - Out of It
Matt's music suggestions:
Lizzo: Cuz I Love You Fruit Bats: A River Running Through Your Heart Fruit Bats: Siamese DreamTwitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome
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