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From the World Series to heartbreak hotel, the Toronto Blue Jays are officially out of the playoff picture and headed toward a below-.500 finish. Off the Roster looks back at one of the strangest Jays seasons in recent memory, revisiting the moments that made everyone ask “WTF?” — from the infamous stuffed dragon and Jesús Sánchez adventures to scoreboard chaos, Miles Straw taking the mound, Dylan Cease’s artistic side and Alejandro Kirk somehow stealing another base. Then, the conversation shifts to what comes next. What kind of reception will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. get to close out the year? Should Toronto even keep him in the lineup? Which former Blue Jays will get a chance to play October baseball, and what should fans expect from the organization heading into a hugely important offseason? Plus, the show features an RJ Barrett interview before turning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Steven Lorentz hitting waivers, the team’s Arizona bonding trip and some Gavin McKenna talk. Add in the biggest stories from the weekend, and it’s another loaded edition of Off the Roster covering the Blue Jays, Raptors, Leafs and more. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #Raptors #MapleLeafs #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - Daily Faceoff Toronto | https://www.youtube.com/@dfotoronto 🚨 EDM - Daily Faceoff Edmonton | https://www.youtube.com/@dfoedmonton 🚨 VAN - Daily Faceoff Vancouver | https://www.youtube.com/@dfovancouver 🚨 CGY - Daily Faceoff Calgary | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Today on Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a massive day in Toronto sports as the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 playoff push officially comes to an end and the Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their preseason with a pair of wins over the Ottawa Senators. Rob Longley joins the show to dissect where it all went wrong for the Blue Jays, what their disappointing finish means heading into the offseason, and the biggest story surrounding the team: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s comments about his contract and his difficult 2026 season. After saying players get paid for what they’ve already accomplished rather than what they’re going to do, Vlad has faced backlash from Blue Jays fans, Toronto media and around Major League Baseball. Dan, Lindsay and Rob discuss the comments, the criticism, Guerrero’s performance this season, his role in Toronto falling short of the postseason and what the Blue Jays need from their franchise star going forward. Then, attention turns to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who closed out the preseason with two victories over the Ottawa Senators. The crew breaks down Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matthew Knies, Jim Hiller’s comments on Knies’ preseason and what the Leafs have shown heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. Most importantly, they dive into an outstanding final preseason performance from Gavin McKenna, his chemistry alongside Tavares and Nylander, his growing confidence and what his play could mean for Toronto’s lineup this season. With the Blue Jays’ postseason hopes officially over and the Maple Leafs preparing for opening night, Off the Roster has you covered on the biggest stories in Toronto sports.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time. Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and producer Zack break down a difficult weekend in Texas after the Blue Jays dropped their series to the Rangers, what went wrong, and whether there’s still a path to the MLB Playoffs with the regular season winding down. They dive into the latest on Dylan Cease, his MRI, the noticeable decline in his velocity, the injury concerns surrounding him down the stretch, and what it all means for Toronto’s fading postseason hopes. The crew also looks ahead to what could be a pivotal Blue Jays offseason and the decisions facing the organization if this is truly the end of the road. Then, they shift to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their split-squad preseason games, breaking down what they saw from Sergei Bobrovsky, Anthony Stolarz, Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews, Darren Raddysh and more before looking ahead to Wednesday night’s final preseason action ahead of the regular season. Plus, Daily Faceoff Fantasy’s Brock Seguin joins the show to get you ready for the 2026-27 NHL fantasy hockey season with draft advice, players to target, lineup strategy, sleepers and everything you need to know about the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Show.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey

Gavin McKenna is already turning heads at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and on today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down where the 2026 first-overall pick could fit in the Leafs lineup this season. Dan shares what he saw firsthand at Maple Leafs camp, while the pair react to Jim Hiller’s early impressions of McKenna and Easton Cowan, including Cowan standing out in the opening sessions. McKenna opened camp skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, while Auston Matthews worked between Matthew Knies and Jack Roslovic, raising plenty of questions about how Toronto’s top six could ultimately take shape. Could McKenna remain with Tavares and Nylander? Could he eventually earn a look alongside Matthews on the top line? Dan and Lindsay discuss his potential impact, the players fighting for roles and the biggest names to watch throughout Leafs camp. Lindsay also joins the show on location from Kyle Lowry’s charity golf tournament to discuss Lowry’s legacy with the Toronto Raptors, his upcoming No. 7 jersey retirement and the outlook for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays enter their biggest stretch of the season, beginning a critical three-game series against the Texas Rangers with both clubs tied at 76-77 and chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. With just nine games remaining and Toronto two games out of a playoff position, every result carries major postseason implications as the Blue Jays fight to keep their season alive.#MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #LeafsNation #BlueJays #Raptors #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp gets underway, breaking down everything coming out of Leafs media day and the start of the 2026-27 season. They react to comments from Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, general manager John Chayka, head coach Jim Hiller and more, discussing the new-look Maple Leafs, expectations surrounding Matthews, McKenna’s first NHL training camp, Toronto’s revamped roster and some of the biggest questions facing the team heading into the new season.Dan and Lindsay also break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ big win over the Detroit Tigers to avoid the sweep and keep their postseason hopes alive. With the regular season winding down, they continue to examine the Blue Jays’ playoff chances, the American League Wild Card race and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to have a chance at October baseball. Can the Jays put together the run they desperately need, and is there still enough time to make the playoffs?Then, former NHLer Sean Avery joins Off the Roster to discuss the launch of The Sean Avery Show, his new weekly show with The Nation Network on the HockeyFights YouTube channel. Avery explains what fans can expect from the show, the topics he wants to tackle and the perspective he plans to bring throughout the hockey season. He also weighs in on Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs and his expectations for Toronto this season.Plus, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the NFL, looking back at Week 2 and teeing up the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup.#MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #AustonMatthews #GavinMcKenna #BlueJays #SeanAvery #NHL #MLB #TorontoSports #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

The Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after an embarrassing 10-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a disastrous night for the Blue Jays, why Toronto is struggling at the worst possible time and whether this season is quickly becoming a lost cause. With just 10 games remaining, they look at the record the Jays may need down the stretch to grab an American League Wild Card spot, how realistic a late playoff push actually is and what has gone wrong for Toronto during the most important stretch of the season. Later, Mike Vorkunov joins the show to discuss the latest around the NBA, including Kawhi Leonard officially returning to the Toronto Raptors, what the blockbuster move means for Toronto, how Kawhi fits alongside the Raptors’ current core and whether the team can legitimately contend in the Eastern Conference. Plus, Dan and Lindsay dive into a wild 24 hours around the NHL as teams raced to lock players into eight-year contracts and signing bonuses before the old CBA expired, what the new rules mean for NHL contracts going forward and how the changes could impact the Toronto Maple Leafs.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCardRace #DetroitTigers #TorontoSports #Raptors #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #MapleLeafs #NHL #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Kawhi Leonard is officially back with the Toronto Raptors. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn react to the blockbuster news that Kawhi’s return to Toronto is finally official following the Raptors’ deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. They break down what Leonard’s return means for the Raptors, why it took so long for the trade to be finalized, how getting the deal done now could benefit Bobby Webster and Toronto’s front office, and what Kawhi changes for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.Then, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays after a brutal missed opportunity against the Detroit Tigers. With every game becoming increasingly important in the American League Wild Card race, the Jays had a chance to make up valuable ground in the MLB playoff picture but couldn’t close it out. They break down what went wrong against Detroit, how damaging the loss could be, and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to keep its postseason hopes alive.Plus, Lindsay takes us inside the Toronto Maple Leafs golf tournament, sharing what the atmosphere was like around the team, the vibes heading into the new NHL season and the biggest takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ media availabilities.Kawhi Leonard is back. The Blue Jays are fighting for their playoff lives. And the Maple Leafs are back in front of the media. It’s a packed Toronto sports edition of Off the Roster.#TorontoRaptors #KawhiLeonard #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MapleLeafs #NBA #MLBSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a massive weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after they bounced back from a Friday night loss to win their series against the Baltimore Orioles and keep their postseason hopes alive in the American League Wild Card race.Dan and Lindsay are joined by Brandon Wile to break down everything happening with the Blue Jays and around Major League Baseball, starting with the biggest story of Toronto’s weekend: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaking through at Rogers Centre and hitting his first home run at home this season. They discuss what the long-awaited homer could mean for Vladdy down the stretch, whether it can spark the Blue Jays superstar at the plate and just how important Guerrero will be if Toronto is going to complete its push toward the MLB Playoffs.They also dive into an impressive weekend from Brett Bateman, who blasted the first Major League home run of his career before following it up with another homer the next night. Plus, Brandon joins the discussion on Dylan Cease’s performance against Baltimore, including his ability to escape trouble after a difficult opening inning, the strength of the Blue Jays pitching staff throughout the weekend and what Toronto needs from its rotation as every game becomes more important.With the regular season winding down, the crew takes another look at the AL Wild Card race, Toronto’s path to the postseason, the upcoming Blue Jays schedule and the biggest stories developing around the rest of MLB as the playoff picture takes shape.Later, Dan and Lindsay shift to the NFL for a full look around Week 1, including the biggest results and storylines from across the league, NFL Survivor Pool picks, predictions and early-season takeaways.Finally, they hit the latest from the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect games, breaking down what they saw from the Leafs’ young players over the weekend and discussing Gavin McKenna not playing in the tournament.Subscribe for more coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, NFL, MLB, NHL and everything happening across Toronto sports on Off the Roster.#BlueJays #VladimirGuerreroJr #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #NFL #MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster