Flight Deck

The Blue Jays dropped a 5-1 decision to the Reds, with costly defensive mistakes and a cold offence highlighting a frustrating end to the season. On game 162 preview of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle breaks down Toronto’s defensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s difficult night, and the boos that followed him throughout the game. We’ll also hear from George Springer on his future in Toronto and reflect on what his time with the Blue Jays has meant to him. Plus, we dive into the Jays’ biggest offseason needs, potential free-agent decisions, and some intriguing trade targets — including Zach Neto and CJ Abrams. And in what could be Max Scherzer’s final start as a Blue Jay, Toronto looks to close out the season against Cincinnati. What should the Jays prioritize this offseason? To finish off the show Adam gives his picks presented by bet365Subscribe 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 battled back for a 6-5 win over the Reds, but José Soriano’s rough outing raises some big questions heading into the offseason. On game 161 preview ofFlight Deck, Adam Peddle looks at whether Soriano can still be trusted as a No. 2 starter, what Toronto’s rotation could look like next season, and whether the Jays need to add another arm through free agency or trade. We’ll also break down the three biggest overachievers and underachievers from the season, Shane Bieber’s future in Toronto, and some of the late-season positives the Jays can carry into 2027. Plus, Trey Yesavage gets the ball against Rhett Lowder as Toronto looks to finish the season strong. What should the Blue Jays’ pitching staff look like next year? We finish with Adam'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’ season is officially over, and the fallout has already begun after a 4-2 loss to Baltimore. On game 160 preview of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle dives into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s comments about his disappointing season, his decision to apologize to Blue Jays fans after doubling down on the comments and more. We’ll also talk about George Springer on his future and whether he could be entering his final days in Toronto. Plus, Adam Peddle looks back at the three moments that defined Toronto’s season, including the September collapse, the injuries that changed the trajectory of the year, and the disastrous homestand heading into Canada Day. And with one final game left, Jose Soriano takes the mound against Nick Lodolo. Can the Jays finish the season on a positive note? We finish with Adam'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 let a opportunity slip away in Baltimore, falling 4-3 and leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread with just one elimination number remaining. On game 158 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down the late collapse, Tyler Rogers’ tough moment, and why Toronto’s bullpen deserves far more credit despite the result. We’ll also look at Trey Yesavage's return and the bigger question: what went wrong for the Blue Jays in 2026? Plus, could this be Max Scherzer’s final start in a Blue Jays uniform — or even the final start of his MLB career? With a doubleheader against Baltimore today, Toronto has no room left for mistakes. 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 are still alive. Toronto avoided a sweep in Texas with a much-needed 7-2 win over the Rangers on Sunday, improving to 77-79 with six games remaining. The Jays enter the final week of the regular season three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final AL Wild Card spot, with Chicago owning the head-to-head tiebreaker.On game 157 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down Toronto’s season-saving win in Arlington. The Blue Jays put together 11 hits against Jacob deGrom and the Rangers, with Nathan Lukes and Charles McAdoo each driving in two runs. Brett Bateman was the catalyst at the top of the order, reaching base three times and scoring all three times as Toronto finally generated consistent offence.The game broke open in the seventh inning, when Toronto scored four runs to turn a one-run lead into a comfortable advantage. Spencer Miles provided three scoreless innings as the opener before the bullpen combined to shut Texas down the rest of the way, allowing the Jays to escape Arlington with at least one win.But the victory came with another injury concern. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, an issue that had already been bothering him entering the game. John Schneider said the Blue Jays were being cautious and hoped Vladdy would be ready for Monday, making his status something to watch ahead of first pitch.Dan will also get into the latest concern surrounding Dylan Cease. Toronto’s ace was sent for an MRI on his right shoulder after experiencing decreased velocity in his latest start and has already been scratched from Wednesday’s scheduled outing. With only six games left, could the Blue Jays be without their best starter for the remainder of the regular season?Looking ahead, Trey Yesavage returns from the injured list to start the series opener in Baltimore. Yesavage enters at 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA and 91 strikeouts after missing time with left-knee inflammation. Toronto is expected to limit him to roughly three innings or 45-50 pitches, putting plenty of pressure on an already heavily used bullpen.Baltimore counters with Shane Baz, who enters at 6-15 with a 4.11 ERA and 152 strikeouts. The Orioles are 75-81 and coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of Milwaukee, meaning both AL East teams enter this series desperately trying to keep their fading postseason hopes alive.There is no room left for a prolonged slump. Toronto’s postseason elimination number is down to three, and even winning out may require help from around the American League. Can Yesavage give the Jays what they need in his return, can the offence build off Sunday’s 11-hit performance, and can Toronto keep its season alive for another night?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 are officially running out of runway. Toronto dropped its second straight game to Texas on Saturday night, falling 6-2 and sliding to 76-79 with only seven games remaining. The Jays are now three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final AL Wild Card spot, and because Chicago owns the tiebreaker, Toronto needs to finish outright ahead of them.On game 156 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down another costly loss in Arlington. José Soriano struggled through five-plus innings, allowing six runs — five earned — as Texas took advantage of walks, defensive mistakes and a wild pitch to build an early lead. Toronto has now lost four of its last five games at the worst possible time.The offence once again couldn’t generate enough pressure. Alejandro Kirk drove in Toronto’s first run, while Davis Schneider provided the only extra-base damage with a solo home run in the seventh. The Jays finished with only six hits and were held in check after Rangers starter Cal Quantrill left the game with an injury in just the second inning. Jordan Montgomery stepped in and delivered 3.2 hitless innings as Texas’ bullpen completely shut down any chance of a comeback.Dan will also look at a playoff picture that has become extremely difficult for Toronto. The White Sox won Saturday, Cleveland also picked up another victory, and the Rangers have now won six of their last seven to move into first place in the AL West. Toronto not only needs to start winning immediately, but also needs significant help around the league over the final week.Looking ahead, Spencer Miles gets the start as Toronto tries to avoid being swept. Miles enters at 6-2 with a 2.65 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 87 strikeouts over 91.2 innings. He has been outstanding recently, working 7.1 scoreless innings across his last four appearances, and is expected to serve as the opener with Spencer Arrighetti available to provide bulk innings behind him.Texas counters with Jacob deGrom, who enters at 11-9 with a 3.79 ERA and 194 strikeouts. DeGrom is coming off five innings of two-run baseball with eight strikeouts against Boston and owns a 2.53 ERA across 15 starts at Globe Life Field this season.There is at least some positive pitching news on the horizon for Toronto. Trey Yesavage is scheduled to return Monday against Baltimore after undergoing meniscus surgery in August. He is expected to work roughly three innings and 40-50 pitches as the Jays try to piece together their injury-depleted rotation for the final week.With seven games left, there simply isn’t much margin for another loss. Can Miles and the bullpen keep Toronto alive, can the offence find a way to solve deGrom, and can the Blue Jays salvage the finale in Texas before heading to Baltimore?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

For Game 2 of the three-game series, the Toronto Blue Jays turn to José Soriano with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance after a disastrous 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers in the series opener.Dylan Cease struggled badly in Game 1, lasting just 2.2 innings while walking six batters. His command and velocity were concerns throughout the outing, leading to questions about whether something could be bothering the Blue Jays’ Cy Young candidate. Toronto also continued to struggle offensively with runners in scoring position, going just 1-for-6 in those situations, while the Rangers took advantage of Toronto’s pitching and defensive mistakes to pull away.Now, José Soriano gets the ball looking to keep the Blue Jays alive. Soriano was dominant in his previous start against the Detroit Tigers, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning before ultimately allowing four runs in a 6-5 Toronto loss. Standing across from him will be Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill, who has been one of the Rangers’ standout stories this season. Quantrill enters the matchup with a 2.90 ERA over 108.2 innings.With the Rangers surging and Toronto desperately needing a win, can Soriano deliver a huge performance and keep the Blue Jays’ postseason hopes alive? Or will Texas continue its strong play and put Toronto in an even deeper hole in the American League Wild Card race?Watch the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers Game 2 preview, including José Soriano vs. Cal Quantrill, Dylan Cease’s concerning start, Toronto’s offensive struggles, the Blue Jays’ playoff hopes, the Rangers’ red-hot form and everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s crucial matchup.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 kept their season alive Wednesday afternoon, avoiding a sweep with a much-needed 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Toronto enters the final nine games of the regular season at 76-77 and two games back of the final AL Wild Card spot, making this weekend’s series in Texas absolutely massive.On game 154 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down a vintage performance from Max Scherzer. The 42-year-old gave Toronto five innings of one-run baseball, allowing just three hits and three walks as the Blue Jays finally snapped Detroit’s six-game winning streak and avoided a disastrous sweep at Rogers Centre.Toronto also took advantage of a sloppy afternoon from the Tigers, who committed three errors. Myles Straw and Brett Bateman each finished 2-for-4, while the Jays added a pair of insurance runs in the sixth to finally give the pitching staff some breathing room. Louis Varland earned his 34th save after Josh Smith made a huge leaping catch to help Toronto escape a tense ninth inning.Now the playoff race gets even more interesting. The Blue Jays and Rangers enter tonight with identical 76-77 records, and both clubs sit two games outside of the final Wild Card position. Texas had won four straight before blowing a 3-0 lead in Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Boston, meaning this weekend could effectively eliminate one of these teams from serious contention.Looking ahead, Dylan Cease gets the ball for Toronto in one of the biggest starts of the season. Cease enters at 11-5 with a 2.38 ERA and 236 strikeouts. He was excellent in his last outing, allowing just one run over five innings while striking out nine against Baltimore in Toronto’s 8-1 victory.Texas counters with Kumar Rocker, who enters at 5-11 with a 4.54 ERA and 132 strikeouts. Rocker has struggled over his recent stretch, posting a 6.16 ERA across his last seven appearances, but he’s also coming off a solid outing against Arizona in which he allowed only one run over four-plus innings.Dan will also look at what has essentially become a nine-game sprint to the finish. Toronto is chasing Chicago and Cleveland in the crowded Wild Card picture, while Texas still has both Wild Card and AL West hopes hanging in the balance. With the Jays and Rangers sitting on identical records, there is almost no room left for either team to give games away.Can Cease deliver another ace-level performance, can the Blue Jays offence build off Wednesday’s win, and can Toronto take the first step toward climbing back into a playoff spot?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’ playoff push is suddenly in serious trouble. Toronto was blown out 10-1 by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, dropping to 75-77 and falling two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Jays have now lost three straight and six of their last nine.On game 153 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down a disastrous night for Toronto’s pitching staff. Braydon Fisher and MLB debutant Brendan Cellucci combined for three scoreless innings to begin the game, but things quickly unraveled once Michael Lorenzen entered. Lorenzen surrendered five runs over two innings as Detroit completely took control of the game.Spencer Torkelson did most of the damage, crushing a three-run home run in the fourth inning while also doubling, walking and stealing a base. Hao-Yu Lee added a solo homer as Detroit piled up 10 runs and extended its winning streak to six games. The Tigers have already clinched the series and now have a chance to complete the sweep.The offence wasn’t much better. Toronto managed only six hits and didn’t score until the eighth inning, when singles from Bret Bateman, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk finally pushed a run across. Nathan Lukes did extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but the Blue Jays once again failed to generate enough offence when they desperately needed it.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is beginning to get away from Toronto. Cleveland rallied for a 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday, pushing the Guardians to 77-75 and increasing their advantage over the Blue Jays to two games. Toronto is also now a half-game behind Texas, making every remaining game increasingly important.Looking ahead, Max Scherzer gets the ball as Toronto desperately tries to avoid the sweep. Scherzer enters at 2-8 with a 6.38 ERA and is coming off a rough outing against Baltimore in which he surrendered six runs and seven hits over five innings. The Blue Jays are just 5-10 in games Scherzer has started this season.Detroit counters with Keider Montero, who enters at 9-8 with a 3.55 ERA. Montero has struggled recently, allowing eight runs across eight innings in September and failing to pitch beyond the fourth inning in each of his last two starts. That gives a struggling Toronto offence an opportunity to finally break through early.With only 10 games remaining and the Blue Jays now two games outside of a playoff spot, the margin for error has almost completely disappeared. Can Scherzer deliver when Toronto needs him most, can the offence finally wake up, and can the Jays avoid being swept at home by Detroit?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