Flight Deck

The Blue Jays got dominated by Gavin Williams and now find themselves 2.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot after a brutal 6-1 loss to the Guardians. On game 140 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down Williams’ career-high 13 strikeouts over seven innings, Toronto managing just three hits, and another frustrating night for the Blue Jays’ offense. We’ll also look at Spencer Arrighetti’s costly home run, and the decision to use Joe Mantiply in a high-leverage spot. But there’s no time to dwell on it. Toronto has to win tonight behind Dylan Cease if they want to win the series and secure the tiebreaker over Cleveland in the Wild Card race. Cease has been the Blue Jays MVP this season, while Joey Cantillo takes the mound for Cleveland. Can the Jays’ bats finally wake up when it matters most? We finish with Dan’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays are rolling into Cleveland with serious momentum. The Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Seattle with a 7-0 win on Sunday, their third sweep of the season, and now sit just 1.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot with their playoff odds climbing to 24.5%. On game 139 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down Max Scherzer turning back the clock with 7 dominant innings, just one hit allowed and 10 strikeouts, while Alejandro Kirk continued his red-hot stretch with a two-run homer. Dan will also look at George Springer’s incredible recent run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles at the top of the lineup, and whether this upcoming series against Cleveland is a true must-win for Toronto. Plus, the Blue Jays make a series of roster moves, recall Ricky Tiedemann and Sean Keys, reinstate Joe Mantiply and Josh Smith, and acquire pitching depth from the Dodgers. Can the Jays keep rolling and make another push toward the playoffs? We finish with Dan’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays are rolling, and they’re now just 1.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot after a 4-3 comeback win over Seattle. Toronto has a chance to complete its first series sweep since June, with the playoff odds climbing back to 21.1%. On game 138 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down Jose Soriano’s strong seven-inning outing, Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk coming through in the sixth, and Kirk stealing a base to tie Buck Martinez in career steals. Cody will also discuss Buck’s induction into the Blue Jays’ Hall of Excellence, Ricky Tiedemann’s recent success in Triple-A, and whether Toronto should consider calling him up when rosters expand. Plus, Max Scherzer looks to deliver another big performance against Logan Gilbert. And with Luis Robert Jr. hitting waivers, should Toronto take a chance on the struggling but recently red-hot outfielder? We finish with Cody’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays needed a bounce-back, and they delivered. Toronto cruised to an 8-1 win over the Mariners, moving to within 2.5 games of the final Wild Card spot and snapping Seattle’s momentum in the playoff race. On game 137 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down Dylan Cease’s dominant outing, George Springer’s 4-for-4 night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in a run, and Kazuma Okamoto’s 27th home run of the season. Cody will also look at the completely different atmosphere at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays’ bullpen getting another night off, the latest injury updates, and what to watch for against top pitching prospect Kade Anderson. With Toronto back within striking distance of the Wild Card, can the Jays keep the momentum going? We finish with Cody’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays were embarrassed 13-2 by the Royals, falling 3.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot and putting even more pressure on today’s matchup with Seattle. On game 136 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault break down Spencer Arrighetti’s rough first start as a Blue Jay, a six-run sixth inning that got completely out of hand, and the boos that rained down in the Rogers Centre. We’ll also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles, the DFA of Simeon Woods Richardson, and why Dylan Cease needs to deliver a gem if the Jays want any chance of bouncing back. With the playoff hopes hanging by a thread, can Cease keep Toronto alive? We finish with Cody’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays bounced back in a big way, shutting out the Royals 3-0 and snapping Kansas City’s nine-game winning streak. Toronto is now 65-69 and three games back of the final Wild Card spot with the playoff race tightening. On game 135 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down Nathan Lukes’ go-ahead three-run homer and Toronto’s impressive six-hit shutout from seven different pitchers, including Chad Dallas earning his first MLB win and Louis Varland locking down a four-out save. We’ll also discuss the latest CBA proposals, Eugenio Suárez clearing waivers, the Blue Jays signing Michael Lorenzen, and what Toronto’s pitching staff needs with the bullpen being pushed to its limits. With another tough matchup against Noah Cameron ahead, can the Jays win the series and keep their Wild Card hopes alive? We finish with Nick’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays are in serious trouble. Toronto lost 5-3 to the Royals, falling three games back of the final Wild Card spot as their playoff odds drop to just 10.2% with 29 games remaining. On game 134 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog break down another frustrating night with runners in scoring position, as the Jays went 1-for-11 with RISP and dive deeper into the RISP number over this cold streak. We’ll look at Max Scherzer’s solid start, a dominant stretch from Brendon Little, and Nathan Lukes’ blunder on the base path. Plus, Nick will dive into the bigger offensive problem facing Toronto, with the Jays ranking last in MLB in RBI and near the bottom in home runs, OBP, slugging and OPS. With the Royals winning nine straight and Toronto now three games out, is the Blue Jays’ playoff push officially slipping away? We finish with Nick’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays dropped the rubber match 8-3 to the Yankees, losing their first three game series since July 24th and falling to two games back of the final Wild Card spot with just 30 games remaining. On game 133 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down Jose Soriano’s tough afternoon, Toronto’s struggles with runners in scoring position, and the bullpen meltdown that turned a 2-2 game into a five-run deficit. Nick will also look at Shane Bieber landing on the 15-day IL and what another rotation injury means for the Jays’ playoff push, with Cease, Soriano, Scherzer and Arrighetti currently the only healthy starters. Then, we break down the math behind Toronto’s playoff chances: 23-7 to reach 87 wins, or 20-10 to get to 84. Is that enough to clinch the final American League wild card spot? Plus, Nick previews Max Scherzer vs. Seth Lugo as the Jays begin a crucial series against Kansas City. With just 30 games left, can the Blue Jays keep their playoff hopes alive? We finish with Nick’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

The Blue Jays snapped the Yankees’ five-game winning streak with a 4-3 win in the Bronx, moving Toronto to 0.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot with their playoff odds climbing back to 22%. On game 132 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down Dylan Cease’s incredible performance, the Blue Jays sound plate approach and how they could win yet another series. We’ll also look at Nathan Lukes’ huge night, including the solo home run that proved to be the game-winning run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s return to the lineup, and Louis Varland shutting the door for his 29th save. Plus, Michael Coyle (Managing Editor at Blue Jays Nation) joins us to discuss Cease vs Schlitter for the AL Cy Young, whether the offence can sustain this run, how many wins Toronto needs for a Wild Card spot, and the biggest questions facing the Jays down the stretch. With Toronto now 64-67 and a win away from taking another series, can Jose Soriano help the Jays finish off the Yankees in the Bronx? We finish with Cody’s picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck