Flight Deck

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time to turn their season around.On this episode of Flight Deck, host Nick Alberga breaks down another frustrating loss as the Blue Jays fell 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays, dropping to 10 games under .500. The offensive struggles continued, defensive mistakes proved costly once again. With the MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, Toronto could look like a very different team by August 4. Is it time for the front office to become sellers, or is there still hope for a late-season turnaround?The show also previews the finale of this four-game series on July 23, with the Blue Jays looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the AL East-leading Rays. Toronto hands the ball to Shane Bieber, who is coming off an impressive six-inning, scoreless outing against the Chicago White Sox and will look to build on that momentum. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay counters with right-hander Casey Legumina, presenting another tough challenge for a Blue Jays lineup that has struggled all season against left-handed pitching, ranking near the bottom of MLB in OPS against southpaws.Can Toronto finally break out of its offensive slump and salvage the final game of the series, or will the Rays complete the sweep and extend their AL East lead? Tampa Bay enters the matchup leading the division by 2.5 games over the New York Yankees and continues to exceed expectations in one of baseball's toughest divisions.We finish with Nick’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 suffered their second straight blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, falling 12–2 at Rogers Centre. Toronto has now lost six of its last seven games, sits at 46–55 and is guaranteed to finish its seven-game homestand with a losing record. Tampa Bay has outscored the Blue Jays 19–3 through the first two games of the series.On game preview 102 of Flight Deck, hosted by Nick Paleolog, we break down another difficult outing from Kevin Gausman. The veteran right-hander allowed five runs—four earned—on nine hits and two walks over just 3.1 innings, striking out only one batter. After surrendering three runs with two outs in the opening inning, how concerning is Gausman’s recent form with the trade deadline approaching?Toronto had an immediate opportunity to answer after loading the bases with one out in the bottom of the first, but Daulton Varsho popped out before Kazuma Okamoto struck out to end the threat. The Blue Jays did not score until the sixth inning, when Varsho drove in Ernie Clement and George Springer scored on a double play. Toronto has now produced only eight runs in five games since returning from the All-Star break.The defensive problems also continued. Toronto has committed five errors through the first two games of the series, while Tampa Bay has repeatedly used its speed and aggressive baserunning to force mistakes. Nick Fortes hit a three-run home run for the second straight night, Yandy Díaz added another three-run shot in his 1,000th career game and the Rays finished with a season-high 21 hits.We’ll also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles. Guerrero went 0-for-4 on Tuesday and is now hitless in his last 13 at-bats. He is just 2-for-27 against Rays pitching this season. Can Toronto’s franchise player finally break through and help an offence desperately searching for a spark?Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will use Braydon Fisher as an opener against Griffin Jax in Game 3 of the series. Fisher enters with a 3–3 record and a 3.65 ERA, while Jax is 5–7 with a 4.08 ERA and 77 strikeouts. Fisher owns a 2.08 ERA across 10 career relief appearances against Tampa Bay, while Jax has posted a 3.80 ERA in 17 career games against Toronto. Can Fisher and the Blue Jays’ bullpen slow down a Rays lineup that has scored 19 runs over the past two nights?Finally, Tampa Bay enters at 58–42, owns the best record in the American League and has already clinched the season series after winning seven of eight games against Toronto. With the Blue Jays nine games below .500 and their playoff hopes fading, has the organization reached the point where selling at the trade deadline is inevitable?We finish with Nick’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 look to bounce back in the latest episode of Flight Deck, hosted by Nick Paleolog, as Toronto tries to avoid another disappointing result against the Tampa Bay Rays. After a 7-1 loss yesterday, the Blue Jays' offensive struggles continue to be the biggest storyline. The bats have gone cold, defensive mistakes have piled up, and with the MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, questions continue to grow about the direction of the franchise. Sitting eight games under .500 and ranking near the bottom of Major League Baseball in offensive production, Toronto is searching for answers before the season slips further away.Nick Paleolog breaks down everything from yesterday's loss, what continues to go wrong for the Blue Jays, whether roster changes are becoming inevitable, and what needs to happen to turn the season around. Plus, a full preview of today's matchup featuring Kevin Gausman taking on Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen.The Rays have been one of baseball's biggest surprises this season, entering the game with a 57-42 record and sitting atop the American League East. Tampa Bay continues its remarkable push toward a division title after emerging as one of the hottest teams in baseball. Can the Blue Jays finally wake up offensively, or will the Rays continue their impressive run while Toronto's struggles persist?We finish with Nick’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/

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