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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend set against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. They chat about what a series win would mean for the Jays in the Wild Card race, the sustainability of the team's pitching, what to expect from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as he nears a return to the lineup, and they react to the Jays reinstating Spencer Arrighetti and calling up Davis Schneider. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (16:27) to discuss what role Arrighetti will get in tonight's opener, how the team handled Jesús Sánchez's costly mistakes against the Rays, where Vladdy will hit when he returns, how the clubhouse dynamic has changed since the deadline, and much more.
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"Battling in the Bronx with John Schneider" is an episode of Blair & Barker. Runtime 49 min. Published August 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.