BFMD Episode 121 – Masterful Matz

Blue Jays Win 4th Straight Series Ahead of Tough Stretch – Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

Coming off of their 4th straight series win the Toronto Blue Jays enter the most difficult part of their schedule. They will see the Red Sox and Yankees at home before heading out on the road to face the Rays and Yankees again. At the end of this two week divisional gauntlet we will know whether or not this team has it in them to make a run towards a playoff spot, or if they need to pivot to auditioning players for 2027 and beyond.

1. Blue Jays Win 4th Straight Series Ahead of Tough Stretch 32:38
2. BFMD 429 – Grading the 2026 Blue Jays Trade Deadline 35:21
3. BFMD 428 – How Different Will the Blue Jays Look Tomorrow? 35:32
4. BFMD 427 – Time to Say Goodbye to A Lot of Players 39:01
5. BFMD 426 – Baseball Pitches Tier List 46:22

Summary

After a 3-1 start for the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick break down the series win against the Yankees and the win in the Rangers home opener. 

Steven Matz was electric. Julian Merryweather is apparently the closer now, Jordan Romano and Ryan Borucki look scary good, and Rafael Dolis needs to get his sinker over for strikes. 

Ryu was great on Opening day, Stripling got away with mistakes, and T.J. Zeuch earned another turn. 

On offense, Vladdy and Grich Daddy are off to hot starts while Bo and Cavan are starting to heat up. Marcus Semien has been excellent with the bat and the glove and George Springer should be ready for the Home Opener! 

The guys also talk All Star Game, Reds vs Cardinals, Yadi a Hall of Famer, and Lindor’s big extension. 

We’ll be back Sunday night to break down the first “home” series against the Angels.