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The Blue Jays snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday afternoon with a 1–0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Toronto now sits at 46–52 and remains 3.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot as the teams prepare for the rubber match at Rogers Centre.On game preview 99 of Flight Deck, hosted by Dan Riccio, we break down Shane Bieber’s best performance since joining the Blue Jays. Bieber earned his first victory of the season after throwing six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and two walks while striking out six. Could this be the outing that finally gets Bieber’s season back on track?Toronto’s bullpen made the one-run lead stand up. Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland combined for three scoreless innings, with Varland pitching a perfect ninth to record his 20th save of the season. After the pitching staff surrendered 12 runs in the series opener, how encouraging was this complete turnaround?The offence did just enough to secure the victory. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled in the fourth inning before George Springer drove him home with the game’s only run. Guerrero finished with two hits and showed more signs of breaking out, but Toronto managed only five hits overall. Can the Blue Jays produce a more complete offensive performance in the series finale?We’ll also look back at a special afternoon at Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays honoured the 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams and unveiled a new statue commemorating Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run.Looking ahead, Trey Yesavage takes the mound against Sean Burke in Game 3 of the series. Yesavage enters with a 4–4 record, a 3.72 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 75 innings. He’ll be looking to bounce back after walking seven batters and throwing only 20 strikes over 1.2 innings against San Diego in his shortest outing of the season.Burke enters at 6–4 with a 3.41 ERA, 115 strikeouts and a 1.17 WHIP over 105.2 innings. Can the Blue Jays solve one of Chicago’s most reliable starters, take the series and build some momentum before beginning a four-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays?Finally, with Toronto still seven games below .500 and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, is a series victory enough to keep the Blue Jays in the buyer conversation? Or does Ross Atkins need to see an extended winning streak before committing to this roster?We finish with Dan’s picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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 opened the second half of the season with one of their most disappointing performances of the year, falling 12–4 to the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Toronto has now lost three straight games, sits at 45–52 and is 3.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot.On game preview 98 of Flight Deck, hosted by Dan Riccio, we break down another rough night for the Blue Jays’ pitching staff. Spencer Miles allowed six runs on six hits over four-plus innings, including five runs in the second inning, as Toronto found itself facing another massive early deficit. How concerning was the team’s first performance coming out of the All-Star break?The offence showed some power but was unable to create a sustained rally. Luis Urías, George Springer and Brandon Valenzuela each hit solo home runs, but Toronto finished with only seven hits and never seriously threatened to get back into the game. Can the Blue Jays turn those individual flashes of power into a more complete offensive performance?Unfortunately, things only got worse for the pitching staff as the game continued. Chicago added three runs in the fifth before exploding for five more in the seventh, led by Braden Montgomery’s bases-clearing triple. Montgomery finished with four RBIs, Colson Montgomery drove in three and Sam Antonacci added a two-run home run. We’ll discuss why Toronto has struggled so badly against a White Sox team that has now beaten the Blue Jays in all four meetings this season.Looking ahead, Shane Bieber takes the mound against Davis Martin in Game 2 of the series. Bieber enters with an 0–1 record and a 7.64 ERA, while Martin is 9–4 with a 3.41 ERA and 92 strikeouts. Martin has struggled recently despite his strong season totals, posting a 6.34 ERA across his last seven starts. Can Bieber build off a better outing against San Diego, earn his first win of the season and finally stop Chicago’s dominance?Finally, with Toronto now sitting seven games below .500 and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, how much pressure is on the Blue Jays to turn things around immediately? At only 3.5 games outside of a playoff spot, can Ross Atkins still justify adding to this roster, or is the organization getting closer to becoming a seller?We finish with Dan’s picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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

Toronto’s three-game winning streak came to an end in chaotic fashion Saturday night, as the Blue Jays fell 8–7 to the San Diego Padres. Despite the loss, Toronto remains just 1.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot with one game remaining before the All-Star break. On game preview 96 of Flight Deck, hosted by Cody Gaudreault, we break down a frustrating night for the Blue Jays’ pitching staff. Toronto issued 11 walks, including seven from Trey Yesavage in just 1.2 innings, as neither team’s starting pitcher made it through the second inning. How concerned should the Blue Jays be about Yesavage’s command moving forward? The offence did everything it could to keep Toronto in the game. Jonatan Clase launched a two-run home run, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied the game with a massive three-run shot in the sixth inning. Could this be the performance that finally helps Guerrero break out of his extended slump? Unfortunately, the tie did not last long. Ty France answered with a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth, and the Padres held on to even the series. We’ll discuss Toronto’s inability to complete the comeback and whether the pitching staff wasted one of the offence’s strongest performances of the season. Looking ahead, Kevin Gausman takes the mound against Germán Márquez in the rubber match. Gausman enters with a 4–8 record and a 4.32 ERA, while Márquez is 4–2 with a 5.02 ERA. Can Gausman steady the pitching staff, rescue the series and send the Blue Jays into the All-Star break with some momentum? Finally, with Toronto sitting at 45–50 but still only 1.5 games outside of a playoff spot, what will this final game of the first half mean for Ross Atkins and the club’s approach ahead of the trade deadline? We finish with Cody’s picks presented by bet365. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck

Toronto has won three straight games, sits just 1.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot, and is beginning to make the race toward the trade deadline a whole lot more interesting. On game preview 95 of Flight Deck, hosted by Cody Gaudreault, we break down another impressive Blue Jays victory, headlined by Kazuma Okamoto's historic night. The rookie slugger tied Shohei Ohtani's record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie, while also setting a new Blue Jays rookie franchise record. Is Okamoto putting together one of the greatest rookie seasons in franchise history? We'll also discuss another encouraging outing from Shane Bieber. While he's still searching for his best form, Toronto's bullpen once again slammed the door, continuing what's become one of the club's biggest strengths this season. Looking ahead, Trey Yesavage takes the mound against Walker Buehler in the series finale. We'll dive into what's changed for Yesavage this season, why his splitter hasn't been nearly as dominant as it was in 2025, and what adjustments could unlock another level for the young right-hander. Finally, is this team forcing Ross Atkins to become a buyer at the trade deadline? And the Blue Jays selecting Cole Carlon with the 39th overall pick in the MLB Draft. We finish with Cody's picks presented by bet365.

Toronto dominated the Giants 10-0, capped by Kazuma Okamoto's first-inning grand slam and a masterful outing from Dylan Cease, who carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning. On Game Preview 94 of Flight Deck, hosted by Cody Gaudreault he'll break down everything from Toronto's statement series win, Cease's incredible start, and whether the Blue Jays have finally found some offensive momentum after two straight breakout performances. We'll discuss Okamoto's incredible rookie season, why he's quickly becoming one of the most dangerous power hitters in the American league, and whether this recent surge at the plate is sustainable heading into the All-Star break. Cody also preview the weekend series against the Padres as Shane Bieber looks to bounce back against JP Sears. How much patience should the Blue Jays have with Bieber, and what does he need to show before the break? Plus, is the "Home Run Dragon" actually working? Can Toronto match its best stretch of the season before the trade deadline? We finish with Cody's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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 finally got the offense rolling. Toronto bounced back with a convincing 9-3 win over the Giants, snapping out of its offensive funk with contributions from top to bottom in the lineup. On Game 93 Preview of Flight Deck, hosted by Adam Peddle he breaks down what changed at the plate and whether this is finally the offensive breakthrough the Blue Jays have been waiting for. Was it simply one good night, or are the bats beginning to turn a corner? We'll also discuss another impressive outing from Spencer Miles, who continues to make a strong case for a bigger role in Toronto's rotation. Is it time for the Blue Jays to stretch him out as a full-time starter? Plus, we look at standout performances from Jonathan Clase, Sean Keys, and the bullpen trio of Jeff Hoffman, Mason Fluharty, and Louis Varland, who slammed the door. Looking ahead, Dylan Cease takes the mound against Logan Webb in what has all the makings of a pitchers' duel. Can Cease continue his Cy Young-caliber season and help Toronto secure a series victory, or will Webb's dominant June carry over into another strong outing? We finish with Adam's picks presented by bet365. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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

Toronto was blown out 10-1 by the Giants, falling to 42-49 on the season and slipping further behind in the American League Wild Card race. With the offense continuing to disappear and the trade deadline fast approaching, we'll ask the question every Blue Jays fan is thinking: How concerned should we be? On Game Preview 92 of Flight Deck, hosted by Adam Peddle, he breaks down another frustrating night that featured John Schneider's blunt postgame assessment, Kevin Gausman's continued struggles, and a Blue Jays offense that made one of baseball's weakest lineups look like a contender. We'll also discuss whether Gausman's recent stretch is simply a bump in the road or something more concerning, how much the defensive mistakes are contributing to the team's collapse, and why the lack of hitting continues to be Toronto's biggest problem. Looking ahead, we'll preview tonight's matchup as Spencer Miles gets the ball against Trevor McDonald. Can Miles continue his breakout season, and should the Blue Jays begin stretching him out into a full-time starter as they search for answers in the rotation? Then, Adam talks all the major storylines surrounding the Blue Jays, David Popkin's pregame comments and more!We finish with Adam's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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 head into San Francisco searching for answers after another frustrating loss in Seattle. On game preview 91 of Flight Deck, hosted by Adam Peddle he breaks down what's become the biggest concern surrounding this team: the offense. Toronto's bats have gone ice cold, the losses continue to pile up, and time is quickly running out before the trade deadline. We'll discuss whether there's still reason to believe this group can get back into the playoff picture, or if the Blue Jays are approaching a point where the front office has to seriously rethink its deadline plans. Adam also looks at another encouraging outing from Trey Yesavage, why he continues to give Toronto quality starts, and what his development means for a rotation that has been searching for consistency. Looking ahead, Kevin Gausman gets the ball against the Giants as he tries to build off his last start, while Landen Roupp looks to rebound from a rough June. Can the Blue Jays finally get the offense going, or will another strong pitching performance go to waste? We finish with Adam's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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

Toronto was blown out 11-0 by the Seattle Mariners, falling to 42-47 on the season and slipping 2.5 games behind the final AL Wild Card spot. After being swept by the Rangers just over a week ago, is that series becoming the turning point that ultimately defines the Blue Jays' season? On game preview 90 of Flight Deck, hosted by Dan Riccio, he breaks down another disappointing loss and ask the biggest question facing this team: Are the Blue Jays still buyers at the trade deadline? We'll discuss Shane Bieber's difficult outing, the growing concerns surrounding Toronto's starting rotation, and whether the Blue Jays have enough reliable arms to realistically compete for a playoff spot. Outside of Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, and perhaps Kevin Gausman, who can this team truly trust? Dan also looks at an offense that continues to rank near the bottom of Major League Baseball in every major category. Is this simply a prolonged slump, or are the Blue Jays showing us exactly who they are? Looking ahead, Trey Yesavage gets the ball looking to continue his impressive rookie campaign against Emerson Hancock. Can Yesavage keep Toronto's season alive before a critical stretch leading into the All-Star break? Plus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdraws from the All-Star Game to rest his back, while Ernie Clement, Dylan Cease, and Louis Varland will represent the Blue Jays in Philadelphia. With seven games remaining before the All-Star break, we'll debate what record Toronto needs over that stretch to justify buying at the deadline—or whether it's time to seriously consider selling. We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.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