Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s rough first inning, John Schneider’s comments postgame, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent struggles and the decision to have a bullpen day and push Shane Bieber’s start back to Friday. Afterwards, Hannah Keyser (31:38) discusses the MLB's implementation of the ABS Challenge System in 2026 and new rules protecting teenagers from overusing their arms. The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (54:08) pops in to talk about Scherzer’s start and how Toronto has lined up the rest of their starters for the remainder of the regular season. Lastly, the Athletic’s. Cody Stavenhagen (1:15:04) notes what has stood out in the Detroit Tigers’ squandering of a 12-game lead on the Cleveland Guardians for the A.L. Central crown. 

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