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Pitch Talks Episode 9, 2022 World Series preview extravaganza
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In Episode 9 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets break down the 2022 World Series matchup between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Show lineup: RIP NYY & SDP 2019 World Series redo? Likely hero/Unlikely hero Mailbag World Series predictions The Run Line Debut: Oct. 27, 2022…
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Blue Jays Playoff Collapse, Offseason Plans and MLB Playoff Talk
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In Episode 7 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets break down the Blue Jays playoff collapse and their offseason needs before turning their attention to the rest of the MLB playoffs.Oleh Homestand
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Blue Jays Head Into Playoffs, World Series Futures and Special Guest Andrew Stoeten
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In episode 6 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets are joined by Andrew Stoeten to discuss the state of the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for the playoffs.Oleh Homestand
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Mike Wilner, Blue Jays & the Run Line
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The Zubes and Nick host Mike Wilner before breaking down the Jays, and giving their good take/bad takeOleh Homestand
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Blue Jays Vibe Check, Good Takes/Bad Takes, Blake Murphy
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In episode 4 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets catch up with their pal Blake Murphy of Blue Jays Talk Plus to discuss the latest with the Toronto Blue Jays. Show lineup: Blue Jays vibe check Good take/bad take Mailbag Blake Murphy The Run LineOleh Homestand
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Blue Jays Season Turning Point? Gibby on Twitter, Pujols/Judge chase history, Ben Nicholson-Smith, LAA coming to town
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In episode 3 of Pitch Talks, hosts Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and Nick Ashbourne of NorthStar Bets catch up with Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to discuss the latest with the Toronto Blue Jays and other hot topics around MLB. Topics include: Have the Blue Jays turned the corner? (1:00) Thoughts on John Gibbons joining Twitter (13:10) Pujols and J…
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Why Soto to Jays was a fantasy, Did Jays miss on Jorge Lopez? What team are the Jays most worried about? Mike Petriello joins the show!
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In Episode 2 of Pitch Talks, host Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and NorthStar Bets' Nick Ashbourne talk some baseball and welcome special guest Mike Petriello of MLB.com to the show. They discuss: Why Soto to Jays was a fantasy (1:30) Did Jays miss on Jorge Lopez? (6:00) What team are the Jays most worried about? (12:00) Mike Petriello joins the show!…
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The John Schneider era, Blue Jays trade deadline needs, and the Soto sweepstakes with Eno Sarris
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In the debut episode of Pitch Talks, host Andrew Zuber of The Parleh and NorthStar Bets' Nick Ashbourne talk all things MLB, including Blue Jays deadline needs and futures betting, and welcome Eno Sarris of The Athletic to the show. They discuss: The John Schneider era (3:00) Blue Jays trade deadline needs (7:10) Juan Soto sweepstakes with Eno (14:…
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Episode 25: Is There an Argument for a Vlad Debut in 2018?
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The Blue Jays will almost certainly finish no higher than third in the AL East, and they're likely to end the season without Josh Donaldson and J.A. Happ, among others. Could the promotion of Vlad Guerrero Jr. make the season worthwhile? Meg Rowley, managing editor of the Hardball Times, joins the program.…
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Episode 24: The Jays Are Quickly Becoming Sellers
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The combination of a 3-10 run and a division featuring two super teams has conspired to give the Blue Jays, whose postseason odds have declined dramatically, an uphill battle to contention. Travis Sawchik of FanGraphs discusses the timetable not only for possible deadline deals but also a Toronto rebuild.…
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Episode 23: What the Hell, Cavan Biggio?
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The New Hampshire Fisher Cats feature two of the top-10 prospects in baseball, Bo Bichette and Vlad Guerrero Jr. Teammate Cavan Biggio, meanwhile, has hit more homers than the two of them combined. FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst, Eric Longenhagen, helps to separate the noise of Biggio's breakout from the signal.…
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Episode 22: The Jays Are Adding Spin Like Few Other Clubs
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Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer recently implied on Twitter that Astros pitchers might be utilizing pine tar or other such substances to increase their spin rates. Whatever the cause, Houston's newest additions have, objectively, showed improvement in this area. The Toronto Blue Jays are close by, though. FanGraphs' Travis Sawchik has all or most of…
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Episode 21: The Frustrating Talent of Randal Grichuk
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Despite plenty of swing and miss in his game, outfielder Randal Grichuk has parlayed his considerable physical tools into above-average seasons in the past. Why isn't it working for the Jays? FanGraphs' Craig Edwards, who covered Grichuk for years with Cardinals blog Viva El Birdos, attempts to answer that difficult question.…
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Episode 20: Aledmys Diaz, Yangervis Solarte, and Creating Value Beyond the Tools
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Despite having never appeared at the top of prospect lists, infielders Aledmys Diaz and Yangervis Solarte have nevertheless parlayed their modest tools into wins on the field. FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst, Eric Longenhagen, discusses what allows them to extract value from their talent.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Live with Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro (part 2)
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Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro joins Laura Armstrong at the April 5th Pitch Talks Live held at the Royal Cinema (part 2)Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Live with Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro (part 1)
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Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro joins Laura Armstrong at the April 5th Pitch Talks Live held at the Royal CinemaOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Live Panel "Analytics, Biomechanics, and Drummers with Pivot Tables" with Carson Cistulli, Mike Sonne, and Nick Dika
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Pitch Talks Live Panel "Analytics, Biomechanics, and Drummers with Pivot Tables" with Carson Cistulli, Mike Sonne, and Nick Dika Live from the April 5th Pitch Talks Event at The Royal CinemaOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 19: The Projections and the Predictions
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FanGraphs' projections call for the Blue Jays to take one of the American League's Wild Card spots. FanGraphs' writers and readers don't do that. What's the explanation for the disparity? Meg Rowley helps explain.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 18: The Opening Day Episode
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Opening Day est arrivé! On this edition of the program, Travis Sawchik of FanGraphs discusses two notable interviews he's conducted -- first with Justin Smoak regarding the foundations of his 2017 breakout and, second, with Toronto native Joey Votto about postponing age-related decline.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 17: An Overview of the Farm System
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Kiley McDaniel, recently of the Atlanta Braves and currently of FanGraphs, appears on this edition of the program to discuss the top prospects in the Blue Jays system, including (but not limited to) Bo Bichette, Vlad Guerrero, and Danny Jansen.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 16: The Blue Jays' Sneaky-Good Offseason
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The Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast returns for the 2018 season. In this episode, FanGraphs' Carson Cistulli and Travis Sawchik discuss not only the awkward place along the win curve in which Toronto found itself entering the offseason but how well the front office did to acquire useful pieces without mortgaging the future.…
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 8: Ben Hansen
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Ben Hansen is the vice-president and Chief Technology officer at Motus Global Company. Motus is a biomechanics company focusing on injury prevention and performance analysis. Ben speaks to Day Games about the recently developed Motus Baseball System – a wearable sleeve technology that aims to reduce pitcher injuries and improve hitter’s effectivene…
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 7: Andrew Stoakley
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Andrew Stoakley is a Production Sound Mixer that works delivering live in-game audio for Toronto Blue Jays’ television broadcasts. Andrew speaks to host Mike Sonne, about his journey from radio host to audio mixer; and what kind of work it takes to make sure everyone watching at home hears everything they need to hear while eliminating some of the …
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 6: Ashley Stephenson
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Ashley Stephenson has been a member of the Canadian Women’s National Baseball team since 2004, primarily at third base. Ashley spoke to Mike Sonne about her time playing women’s baseball on the highest stage in the world and takes Day Games through the ins and outs of women’s baseball. As the popularity of women’s baseball continues to grow, Ashley…
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Pitch Talks Brooklyn - Effectively Wild Live Podcast - August 7th 2017
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From The Bell House in Brooklyn The Fangraphs Effectively Wild Podcast with Ben Lindbergh, Jeff Sullivan and Fernando Perez!Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Brooklyn - August 7th 2017
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Pitch Talks in Brooklyn at The Bell House with Hannah Keyser, Lindsey Adler, Tom Ley, Anthony Dicomo and Jay Jaffe!Oleh Homestand
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 5: Eno Sarris
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This week, Mike Sonne speaks to Eno Sarris, one of the baseball world’s busiest men. In addition to his writing for one of baseball’s biggest analytics websites - FanGraphs, and role (at the time) as editor in chief for RotoGraphs, Eno finds time to manage BeerGraphs - an analytics website for beer, and launch a new beer related venture called “Oct…
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 4: Sam Bat Bat Manufacturers
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Sam Bats are not only one of the most popular bat manufacturers in professional baseball, but were the pioneers of crafting bats out of maple wood. Day Game’s speaks to Sam Bat’s President, Arlene Anderson, and Director of Pro Production, Alfred Mione about the different challenges and requests that come with making bats for everyone from sluggers …
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 3: Kyle Boddy
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Dr. Mike Sonne may have considered trading in his work in ergonomics to do what Kyle Boddy does. The Director of Research and Development and Founder of Driveline Baseball specializes in improving professional and top prospect pitchers and hitters with data-driven training and super cool baseball technology. If you listen closely you can hear Dr. M…
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 15: Let's Talk About 2018 for a Moment
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Team president Mark Shapiro has suggested he won't trade any of the Blue Jays' core pieces at the coming deadline. His resolve leads to a logical question: what does the 2018 roster actually look like? That questions informs this edition of the Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast.Oleh Homestand
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 2: Josue Peley
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Before the 2016 season, Major League Baseball mandated that every team hire a full-time spanish language translator. Josue Peley works as the translator for MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays. Josue speaks to Mike Sonne about the different tasks that are involved with his position - from acting as an intermediary in interviews to throwing fourth group batting…
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 14: Toronto and the AL's War of Attrition
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There are three clear playoff teams in the American League but five postseason spots available. How the Blue Jays might benefit from an epidemic of mediocrity.Oleh Homestand
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Day Games with Dr. Mike Sonne - Episode 1: Jon Fitzsimmons
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Jon Fitzsimmons is a relief pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization; recently selected from the Cleveland Indians in the Rule 5 draft. Jon tells Day Games about his journey through the minor league baseball system and playing independent baseball in Quebec. Jon provides Mike Sonne some great insight into living the life of a minor league b…
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 13: The Trade Value Episode
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Dave Cameron has begun his Trade Value series at FanGraphs. Where do Josh Donaldson and Marcus Stroman rank and why and how and who and when?Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 12: So You're Telling Me There Isn't Really a Chance
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A 1-5 week has arrived at nearly the worst time. On the plus side: Justin Smoak is an All-Start starter.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks June 26th - Keith Law & Lindsey Adler
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Pitch Talks June 26th - Mike Wilner, Nick Ashbourne & Shi Davidi
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 11: The Jays Are Probably Still Buyers
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Despite occupying last place in the AL East, a combination of factors indicate Toronto will go for it.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 10: The Numbers Say a Winning Record Is Imminent!
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After two months of both sorrow and pity, the Blue Jays receive some good news from the projections.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Presents: Baseball Then & Now Panel 2 June 8 2017
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Pitch Talks Presents: Night One of our Baseball Then & Now Event Panel 2 Features:Jamie CampbellJohn ThornOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Presents: Baseball Then & Now Panel 1 June 8 2017
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Pitch Talks Presents:Night One of our Baseball Then & Now EventPanel 1 Features:Ashley DockingBen Nicholson-SmithOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Seattle: Panel 3 June 5 2017
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Pitch Talks LIVE at Neumos in Seattle Panel 3 Featuring:Mike SalkDave CameronShannon DrayerRyan DivishOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Seattle: Panel 2 June 5 2017
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Pitch Talks LIVE at Neumos in SeattlePanel 2 Featuring:1 ON 1 Between:Mike SalkKyle BoddyOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Seattle: Panel 1 June 5 2017
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Pitch Talks LIVE at Neumos in SeattlePanel 1 Featuring:Mike SalkKate PreusserMeg RowleyJeff SullivanPatrick DubuqueOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 9: Reverse Estrada
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Marco Estrada is pitching better than ever. He's also pitching worse than in 2015 and -16. Somehow, both realities can exist simultaneously.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 8: The Blue Jays Save Their Season for a Week
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A resurgent Jose Bautista and resurgent everyone else has allowed Toronto to crawl closer to .500 and increase their chances of a postseason berth.Oleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Tavistock: Panel 2 May 25 2017
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Panel 2 of Pitch Talks in Tavistock featuring:Mike WilnerStephen BruntJeff BlairOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks St. Louis: Panel 2 May 18th 2017
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Panel 2 of Pitch Talks in St. Louis featuring:Chris HrabeJen LangoschDerrick GooldRick HummelJesus OrtizOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks St. Louis: Panel 1 May 18th 2017
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Panel 1 of Pitch Talks in St. Louis at Delmar Hall Featuring:Chris HrabeBrad ThompsonCraig EdwardsBenjamin HochmanDrew SilvaOleh Homestand
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Pitch Talks Blue Jays Podcast, Episode 7: At Least There's Joe Smith
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The Blue Jays dropped three of four to a weak Atlanta club and lost Aaron Sanchez to another finger injury. On the other hand, Joe Smith is excellent.Oleh Homestand
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