Underdogs: Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

The Soft Underbelly of a Zebra

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:23:26 -0400

we return and discuss the new blue jays movie.

Agua Under The Bridge?

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:03:19 -0400

The Jays slip after a brutal opening game at Target Field vs the Twins. Hot pepper poop. Gurriel's injury. Cardgate. Daddy Issues and the road to the playoffs.

Lost in Translation

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:03:53 -0400

We break down the dismantling of the Tampa Bay Rays and then get into Jakob's Blue Jays player most like him, David brings back a heater GAME DIARY, George Springers injury timeline and when he will play defence again, Cavan Biggio's grand slam in the minors, the lack of Spanish representation in Toronto media and players conducting interviews in Spanish.

Ryu vs Matz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:43:24 -0400

Jakob returns from his final time away this summer and the boys are ready to go. Catching up on everything from the Jay's recent push into playoff contention. The Home Run Jacket. MVP Vlad. MVP Semien. Robbie Ray Cy Young. Matz vs Ryu for who you'd go to first in a playoff series. Follow us @underdogscanada

one of us is on new medication, can you guess who?

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:27:23 -0400

what happened and is it really over? weighing on ray vs semien plus trading for Alcantara. outfield construction clusterfuck. robbie ray's revenge tour. buck martinez and being a non casual fan. a hot take on tony la russa. an insane idea of how to realign divisions.

MVP MVP MVP

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:39:20 -0400

Clash of the MVPS! A Jakob Game Diary from last night's loss to Shohei and the Angels. Bonus audio of Brittany's audition/Jakob's jingles. Jose Berrios struggles. What's wrong with Vlad? An apology from David. And major rumours about Buck Martinez and his thoughts about Vaccines. Follow and Review!

Yankees Suck

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:01:28 -0400

Back from vacation again we recount the epic that was the first game back for the Blue Jays in Toronto. The altercations of Jakob with Yankees Fans, the run they went on, George Springer's majestic performances, the elite starting pitching rotation, Vlad's mini-slump, Odd-job, Rowdy Tellez, the National League and why they are weak and so much more. Follow so you never miss an episode. Yankees Suck.

UNDERDOGS ARE GOING TO THE HOME OPENER & JOSÉ BERRÍOS TRADE LIVE

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:51:42 -0400

The all caps title says it all. Underdogs listeners have stepped up and decided to take us to the game tonight after we couldn't get tickets ourselves and we catch up on the past week of trades and just as we end we get word of the Berrios trade so we fire the mics back up right away! LFG.

Homecoming

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:51:46 -0400

Updated to try and fix audio sync issue. An episode to make up for the layoff. It's exquisite. Everything you want us to talk about from the past 2 weeks, we do. The return of the Jays to Toronto, of course. Marcus Semien and his 95% chance of re-signing news, yes. The upcoming run to the playoffs, duh. Craig Kimbrel, Dave Jauss, Polar Bear, Yawning, the weed stores and on and on and on. Start it up and have a laugh with us.

Cimber & Dickerson and Vladdy vs Shohei

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:38:13 -0400

We talk a bit about the new additions to the team from the Miami Marlins, how to judge who the AL MVP should be. Matz return. Semien's continued awesomeness. George Springer hitting 5th. Adding more through trade and what that could mean for rotation. Ramifications of sticky stuff checks. Game 1 playoff starter. More Josh Donaldson talk.

Anti-Matzer

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:53:19 -0400

Jays are on a 5 game win streak. New jerseys. Springer returns. ALL STARS GALORE. AGGRO MANOAH. Sticky stuff and Mad Max. Pearson set back. Matz clear of Covid. Josh Donaldson. Gabriel Moreno. Blue Jays watering hole.

The Boys are Back in Town

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:26:14 -0400

Jakob returns from an extended sojourn in northern Ontario and him and David recap the past week or so of Blue Jays action and news. Things like the bullpen, George Springer's impending return, Steven Matz having COVID-19 and a potential call up for one Nate Pearson. Tell your friends.

RATESDOTCA JOINS THE SHOW AND IT'S CRAZY

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:49:39 -0400

It's the day after World Milk Day and we have our very first guest on Underdogs! Not only that, we bring back THE GAME DIARY after receiving a package from RATESDOTCA and unboxing it with ASMR live. It's A+ content from beginning to end today listeners. Jameson Berkow, Managing Director at RATESDOTCA legitimately comes on the show and we clear the milk on the Jeff ads. We also pitch him some of our own original ads for the next freshly milked campaign. After Jameson leaves we race against the clock to discuss Charlie Montoyo and his bullpen before the new zoom timer or Hantavirus kills us.

Emergency Manoah Episode

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:37:07 -0400

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Jakob Needs Tommy John

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:25:32 -0400

Instead of killing yourself, listen to this. It could really turn things around for you just like it did for us when we recorded it. Also, listen to the end for an announcement of our insane first guest of the show that will join us next episode.

Freshly Milked

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:56:13 -0400

An episode in which we rage about the freshly milked jeff ads, role play improvise a conversation between Bryce Harper and Joe Girardi, rehash the idea of trading Lourdes Gurriel Jr and imagine a nightmare of playoff baseball vs the Yankees... in Buffalo, NY.

Hotels.com

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:08:45 -0400

Reading this and trying to decide whether it's worth it or not to listen to this edition of Underdogs? Do you have something better to do? Can you do it AND listen to Underdogs? Looking for the best takes on Blue Jays or are you looking for something to help you drift away to sleep tonight? This episode is both. It's really amazing, maybe the best episode of Blue Jays content there is. Or maybe it isn't...but it doesn't matter because you just need more people talking so you don't have to listen to your own thoughts. Enjoy!

Why Robbie Ray Hates Danny Jansen

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:22:46 -0400

After a series split with the Oakland A's, David and Jakob discuss essential coffee marketing research with the C.I.A, George Springers re-injury plus the litany of others, Steven Matz' freak out, Marcus Semien's Survivor loved ones visit, Robbie Ray hates Danny Jansen and a funeral for Tanner Roark.

Scream 5

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:59:47 -0400

David and Jakob hit record after the Blue Jays sweep the Atlanta Braves. Topics today include George Springer's long-awaited incredible arrival and curious departure, the most impressive lineup finally playing, Santiago Espinal the Wizard, the slew of injuries and twitters desire for high-performance heads, Robbie Ray's impressive performance and screaming, Vladdy vs Acuna and Roberto Alomar.

George Springer Returns

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:05:54 -0400

Get into it with a drugged-out Game Diary from Sunday's win over the Rays. Then we discuss the story of that series, the infield defence, Vladdy's mini-slump and mood, what the return of George Springer will do and much more. Rate, Review, Subscribe or Follow for every episode and special shout-outs!

The Game Diary

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:30:36 -0400

The Game Diary returns. Who else gives you content like this? Nobody does it better. Tell your friends. LET'S FUCKING GO!

Royal Crumble

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:28:19 -0400

David has been dreaming about Bo Bichette. The Blue Jays can't get it done and lose the series vs the Kansas City Royals. We start pointing fingers, bring back promotions and demotions, debate the problems at the top of the line-up, and try to remain optimistic amidst a turbulent time for the team.

Walk Off Wednesday

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:41:39 -0400

So The Blue Jays just walked off the Yankees and won another series against them. Do the Yankees Suck or what? We get into this series and all the usual weirdo topics you're hoping for. Things like that Hyundai Tuscon commercial, Hyun-Jin Ryu shirtless, Buck's dementia and much much more. Subscribe and GET IT.

The Blue Jays Went Below .500

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:52:47 -0400

David was wrong. The Jays went below .500 as fast as it was possible for them to do so. We go over everything from last nights extra-innings loss to the Angels as well as the lost series to the Rangers. New conspiracies are brought to light. Bo was STEAMING! Baseball is considering changing the name of the sport from Baseball to TroutBall and so much more!

Steven Matz Comeback Player of The Year

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:59:41 -0400

David and Jakob record moments after the conclusion of the Blue Jays 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in front of thousands and thousands of intoxicated Texans! Lots of riffing on topics like broadcast techniques, Vladdy's excessive drinking habits, Semien is your dad, Steven Matz and his exquisite start, Yankees Suck, Shohei Ohtani and much more. SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW!

The Blue Jays are Undefeated

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:37:56 -0400

GET HYPE. David and Jakob have a lot of energy and a lot to say about the Blue Jay's opening day victory over the Yankees. Listen right now and then just keep listening until it's over. Baseball is here. Fans are in the stands. The Yankees suck. Everything is in its right place. SUBSCRIBE

Blue Jays 2021 Over/Underdogs

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:41:06 -0400

Our final episode before the regular season starts on Thursday so we bring our annual weirdo edition of the classic over/under podcast tradition. This isn't filled with over and unders on boring stats though..well maybe a couple, but most of it is questions only these two twisted minds would give you! Happy opening.

Jakob's Meeting With Ross Atkins

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:39:18 -0400

David and Jakob discuss Kirby Yates' injury news, how Ross Stripling figures to fit into the team now and what to expect from him, Tanner Roark's performance vs the Yankees, then Jakob drops the bomb that he is working with the Blue Jays now and plays audio he has from a meeting with Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins. Get in touch with us on twitter @underdogscanada

Rogers Hates You

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:56:40 -0500

David and Jakob press record after watching only the second televised Blue Jays game of the Spring. They get into the building frustration of the lack of coverage on the team right now as well as Sportsnet's announcement to simulcast TV and Radio broadcasts and wonder why Rogers hates all of you so much; The Texas Rangers announced their plans to have full capacity on Opening Day vs the Blue Jays and what is happening with Jays return to the Rogers Centre and Canada's failure to vaccinate the population; highlights of today's game and spring training so far and Alejandro Kirk's push to make the team and play every day.

Everything You Need to Know About The 2021 Blue Jays

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:54:09 -0500

Jakob looks back over the offseason and gives the low-down on all of the moves that were made in the offseason and what they mean heading into spring training. With players arriving in Florida for big league camp, David and Jakob lay down some predictions about Spring Training performances. Then a new segment called Big League News where they each bring in a major story from around the league. This week David tells us about MLB's plan to deaden the baseball and Jakob regales us with the tale of Kevin Mather, former CEO and president of the Seattle Mariners and his downfall at the Rotary Club.

Toronto Blue Jays 2B: Marcus Semien

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:03:10 -0500

The Blue Jays are at it again! Toronto signs Marcus Semien to a 1 year, 18 million dollar deal.
David drops a #GameDiary..or just a diary of a day where has a run-in with Toronto Police and learns of the big signing. We break down the ramifications of what the Semien signing means for the rest of the line-up. Our Vows to Marcus. A new attempt at making an Opening Day batting order and then ponder what comes next for the Blue Jays or how to put a bow on the new team they've constructed.

Toronto Blue Jays CF: George Springer

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:03:23 -0500

We get right into it. George Springer signs a franchise-record contract with Blue Jays for 6 years and 150 million bucks.
We've got our wedding vows to George. We've got line up thoughts that affect Cavan Biggio in a big way. We didn't know at recording time that Brantley had signed as well but we get into it like it's nearly a done deal as well. We talk about what it means for Vlad, the trades that could be coming and who between Lourdes and Teoscar is more expendable. We are very very excited about a new era of Toronto Blue Jays baseball!

When Lindor Closes Another Door Opens

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:23:07 -0500

Underdogs offseason episode number 2! We go over the players the Blue Jays lost to free agency from 2020 as well as the few moves they have done so far in this glaciel paced offseason so far. Then we break down what moves they have missed out (Lindor, Kim, Sugano, etc,.) and then get into all of the remaining moves that can still be done with all four of the biggest free agents still on the market, as well as some trade rumours the Blue Jays have been involved in.

Episode LXI: A New Hope

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:48:17 -0500

We're back! David and Jakob jump back on the saddle and give an update on what they've been up to since the baseball season ended and then dive into what's been going on with the Blue Jays so far this offseason. Free-agent rumours, Trade Scenarios, Vlad's weight loss and desire to play third base again, ideal line-ups, why George Springer doesn't stink of the cheating, Bo Bichette at second or third base, the Blue Jays new stadium and more!
As always make sure to subscribe to get updates whenever we publish a new show and give a rating and or a review! We missed y'all and will be back for more shows as the offseason progresses!

The End

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:48:55 -0400

Today on Underdogs...The final Thirsty Thursday: The Toronto Blue Jays are eliminated from the 2020 playoffs in a two-game sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays; Jakob does the final Game Diary of the season; What went wrong in the series and what makes the Rays elite; Nate Pearson and 2021; What is on our wish list for next season; Resigning Robbie Ray or Taijuan Walker; Travis Shaw and drinking; Reflecting on what doing this show has meant for us and what comes next for Underdogs.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you listening to this, whether you've been listening since the beginning or you just got into it Thank you. We will be back.

The Shoemaker Scandal

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:38:08 -0400

Today on a playoff edition of Underdogs: We get right into it and break down everything from the Game 1 Blue Jays loss to the Rays; We discuss the Shoemaker Scandal; Blake Snell and the stable of guys who throw 98 dominating Blue Jays bats; More intrigue with whether or not Jonathan Villar left his team and stormed out of the dugout when he was pinch-hit for..or was it covid protocol?; A nearly forgotten GAME DIARY; Rowdy's Return; and getting you ready for Game 2 tonight. Believe in Ryu and lets celebrate with a Thirsty Thusday victory tomorrow!

Jays vs Rays Preview

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:02:58 -0400

Wildcard day baby! Game one's across the league and Underdogs is here to get you ready for the first Blue Jays playoff game since 2016. Off the top we dive into the much ado about pitching controversy sweeping Blue Jays fans and reporters alike with Shoemaker slated for Game 1. Then we go position by position and see who has the advantage and compare to where MLB.com thinks the advantages each team has. See you tomorrow to talk about a huge blue jays upset victory!

The Blue Jays Triumphant 2020 Ssseason & Player Grades

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:22:29 -0400

Today we reflect on a roller-coaster regular season with an opening monologue from Jakob; a #SeasonDiary by David; 2020 Regular Season Player Grades from the gut; and thoughts on the playoff pitching rotation tricks the Jays are up to.

Respect Toronto

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:48:53 -0400

THE BOYS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! GET HYPE! GET FIRED UP! We get into it all! we get into things such as: Ryu dominating the Yankees and what he can do in game one of the playoffs, scared of Blake Snell? Hell no.; The Rays collective unit; Where and when we see Big Nate Pearson; The post-game celebration, the joy and chemistry of the young Blue Jays; Caleb Joseph's legendary 3 stars post game speech; What it's been like for us to cover the team every day; The special reason for no #GameDiary today; An impromptu 3 Stars inspired by Caleb. ---See you Monday fans! Enjoy your weekend and if you have enjoyed going along for the ride with us this season let us a know with a review or a rating or connect with us on twitter @underdogscanada

Ryu Ready to Clinch?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:16:35 -0400

(It's Thirsty Thursday...) Lord of the Rings; Women in baseball; David does the #GAMEDIARY; Cold cuts; Bo Bichette's helmet and hair; Following up on Jakob's line up from yesterday with regards to Grichuk DHing; Danny Jansen reminding everyone he was a bigtime prospect because of his bat; Trevor Bauer blowing our minds; Would we like expanded playoffs if we were the top seed?; Tonight we can clinch a playoff spot! LET'S GO UNDERDOGS!

The Magic Number

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:28:55 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Wading into Holy Waters; Jakob's Game Diary from another Yankees beatdown; The Jays inch closer to their magic number to clinch the playoffs, will we see celebrations tonight?; You and Tanner Roark in a dark room; We run down each position and the batting line up for a Blue Jays playoff series; Weighing in on the defensive replacement for Vladdy debate; Can Robbie Ray play his way into a playoff start?; Alejandro Kirk hit watch to finish with more hits than Danny Jansen.

Return of the Kings

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:31:29 -0400

Today on Underdogs:
Blue Jays turned the table on New York with a big beat down of the Yankees and David gets hyped up on his latest Game Diary; Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk and the catching situation going forward; Shoemaker's performance and where he slots in during the playoffs; Can you trust the young injured players like Nate Pearson and Rowdy Tellez to perform in the playoffs?; Cavan Biggio Third Baseman; Do you play Vlad at First Base during the playoffs?; Bo taking first pitch strikes; Missing the community and energy of a playoff pushing baseball team due to the pandemic; Does Kirk change how the organization might view other young unproven prospects like Groshans and Austin Martin?

Shoemake Or Break

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:02:11 -0400

Blue Jays save another sweep by the Phillies with a big win on Sunday. Hear the Game Diary from that game then; Jonathan Davis heroics; Believing in Taijuan Walker and Matt Shoemaker in the playoffs; Philly Phanatic hijinx; the fan that broke into Fenway Park; David and Jakob's Underdogs Fantasy duel and bet has come to a conclusion and it is time to dole out the punishments for losing with all the juicy details.

Glimmers Of Hope

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:58:04 -0400

We are as broken as you are. The Yankees have given us an historic beatdown. But there is hope. David is tired and eating bad bananas, he fights through the pain in a tough #GameDiary. We discuss Chase Anderson, the bullpen, Gurriel batting 7th, the ninth inning, Bo Bichette's legendary bat speed and mentality, the Gerber baby, Julian Merryweather's diminishing fastball, Josh Donalson, and what will happen in Philly. Have a great weekend fans and if you haven't help us out and rate the show or review it. send us a message on twitter or follow us @underdogscanada

Friendly Fire: The Matt Shoemaker Story

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:51:26 -0400

Underdogs turns 50 today! Thanks to the fans out there listening every day. Today we discuss another drubbing by the Yankees; Jakob does a special 50th edition of the Game Diary in rhyme; Promotions and Demotions from last night; Giles out does Nate need to pitch late game now?; What to do with Roark and can we avoid a sweep?

Catch and Release: The Derek Fisher Story

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:10:17 -0400

David & Jakob are reeling from a massive shelling from the Bronx Bombers; Reaction to news of MLB playoff schedules not having off days until the World Series; David's Game Diary; Yamaguchi melts down again and Deivi Garcia deals; The Yankee Stadium terrible atmosphere; The Derek Fisher Section: Taijuan Walker and Derek Fisher's relationship; We are all Derek; Did he try to hurt himself?; Does Derek ever play in a Blue Jays outfield again?; Will New York overtake Tampa?; Caleb Joseph rises from the dead!; DJ in Toronto?; and a badly needed new Jays line up tonight.

Who's on Third?

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:08:41 -0400

Underdogs is back! We get into the weekends game and then; more detail on last night's win in Buffalo on The Game Diary; Cavan Biggio playing third base and what can be done to start someone other than Travis Shaw; Robbie Ray looked slick on Saturday..does he start in a 3 game playoff series?; Playoff Matchups; Eulogies for newly DFA'd Billy McKinney and Caleb Joseph; Fantasy Playoffs.

Choose To Lose

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:15:03 -0400

It's Thirsty Thursday! The Raptors give us one of the great playoff games of Raptors history; A pessimistic Game Diary from a white flag waving Blue Jays??; Rowdy Tellez returns home from the wars; And a new edition of Three True Outcomes! The Blue Jays are off tonight so we will be taking the day off tomorrow and will return again Monday! Be sure to tell your friends about Underdogs, Subscribe..Smash the 5 stars smash us a review and follow us on twitter if you're into that racket @Underdogscanada

Bullpen Bailout

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:02:59 -0400

*Sound Advisory* Mistakes were made and accidents happen. Jakob's sound is a disaster today so apologies to all the listeners and if you are listening for the first time don't judge the sound on today! it will be back to normal tomorrow but not a lot could be done for today; Game Diary from big win in New York and more Promotions and Demotions; Jays look for the big sweep here tonight!

Kings Of New York

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:10:45 -0400

Today on a delayed Underdogs: Raptors heartache leads to Blue Jays triumph; The Game Diary from the game of the season in New York; Injuries and updates on Teoscar and Bo; The start of a Toronto...Dynasty?; Bullpen Vlad; Promotions and Demotions; What Caleb Joeseph provides Danny Jansen; Friend of the pod Sean Reid Foley's hard exterior.

Start Spreading The News

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:50:37 -0400

Today on Underdogs: The Blue Jays find themselves in 5th place in the American League 1 game up on the Yankees and welcoming them into Buffalo tonight; The Game Diary from the longest 9 inning game in Blue Jays history; Promotions and Demotions; Rowdy needs to play, What to do with Robbie Ray; How we will fare against the Yankees for 10 games; and Who is the most dangerous team in the AL playoff hunt?

Neck and Neck With The Yankees

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:17:11 -0400

Today on Underdogs: We nearly don't get to do an episode because of Toronto power outages but Toronto Hydro pulls through in the clutch like Teoscar Hernandez; The Game Diary from another extra-innings win; Promotions and Demotions from last night; and What would you do to send a message to these Blue Jays to try and fix the mental errors?
Have a great weekend!

Villar You Kidding Me?

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:26:17 -0400

Today on Underdogs: It's Thurrrsstty Thurrssday!; A shoutout to Mike Brosseau's comeback from the Chapman incident; a new segment tentatively titled Promotions and Demotions where we single out 2 game standouts and 2 game letdowns; The Game Diary from an unsatisfying Win in Miami; Does it feel like we are watching a playoff team?; Where Should Villar bat?; Sixto Sanchez or Nate Pearson?
Stay Thirsty

Robbie K

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:44:03 -0400

Today on Underdogs! The Game Diary from last night's loss to the Marlins; Robbie Ray and Jonathan Villar make their Blue Jays debut and we have thoughts; Could Cavan Biggio be the next third basemen?;Trade dust has settled..are we disappointed we didn't get a big fish like Clevinger?; Eulogies for DFA'd Brandon Drury, Daniel Vogelbach and Sam Gaviglio; A dust up at Yankee Stadium.

Blue Jays Make Moves At The Deadline

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:09:03 -0400

Today on Underdogs: We break down the Blue Jays new players acquired at the Trade Deadline; The Game Diary from last night's loss to the Orioles; Jays prepping for high pressure of the Playoffs; Catching prospect Alejandro Kirk is called to the Taxi Squad, what does that mean for Reese and Danny?; Thoughts on the Gurriel play at the plate; Staying Safe in Miami.

Trade Deadline Show

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:20:24 -0400

Underdogs returns! The social justice work strike that saw professional athletes not playing sports last week and why we decided to not do our show; The results of David and Jakobs fantasy match up; The Game Diary; and a whole lot of excitement over the Blue Jays looking primed to go to the playoffs; and Jakob has an idea how to make sports news better.

Why Would Anyone Want Travis Shaw?!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:29:11 -0400

Today on afternoon Underdogs: Jakob got his Drivers Licence; The Game Diary from last night's loss to The BoSox; Jakob's struggle to enjoy Blue Jays this week due to David's fantasy team; A potential Travis Shaw trade; Jakob talks David off a Vladdy trade ledge in therapy; and can we stop with the spitting in baseball already??
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Blue Jays Are Contenders!

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:20:25 -0400

Today on Underdogs: David updates Jakob on his wild weekend with his nephews; The Game Diary from last nights big win at the Trop; Discussing Jays readiness for playoff baseball; Three True Outcomes returns with some topics like trading for Mike Clevinger, Teoscar the All-Star, changing the definition of a pitchers Win stat and more!; and finally a eulogy for Thomas Pannone.

One Good Pitching Solution

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:17:03 -0400

Today on Underdogs: The #GameDiary from last night's loss to the Rays; a new segment called One Good Reason where David asks Jakob a series of tough questions he has to answer with One Good Reason; Blue Jays pitching depth about to be majorly tested; Vladdy showing signs of shrinking.

Blue Jays Lucky Number 7

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:17:19 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Jakob and David go back to back on The Game Diary after yesterdays doubleheader sweep; Julian Merryweather makes his debut; Anthony Alford was DFA'd and we say a couple of words at his remembrance service; Rowdy and Vladdy entering the Home Run Derby as a duo?
Have a great weekend and if you haven't already please Subscribe, leave us a Rating and or a Review!

Thom Brennaman Loser Capital Of The World

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:39:39 -0400

Today on Underdogs: It's Thirsty Thurrrrrsdayy!; No place in Baseball or the world for Thom Brennaman; The Game Diary; Baltimore's surprising season; Sad Teoscar Hernandez; Randal Grichuk's on fire; David's Front Office apology and what Ross and Mark have been doing very well and Trevor Bauer's Free Joe Kelly Cleat Tweet controversy!

Blue Jays Trade Deadline Approaches

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:11:20 -0400

Today on Underdogs: The Game Diary of a long, extra-innings win; Thoughts on Nate Pearson struggling again; the Trade Deadline is coming and we single out some targets for the Jays to target; Travis Shaw is struggling on the basepaths and we have some suspicions as to why!

Swing Away Fernando Tatis Jr!

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:55:36 -0400

Today on Underdogs: A controversy of Blue Jays players wearing offensive T-Shirts; Fernando Tatis Jr broke MLB Unwritten Rules and needs to be celebrated; David's first Blue Jays Game Diary; Should Teoscar Hernandez have been benched?; Who should be playing shortstop now? (Hint: it's not Joe Panik); Is Tony Bass still closer?; and what do we need to see from big Nate Pearson tonight?

Three True Outcomes

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:31:34 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Two Game Diaries from yesterday's losses to the Rays; Teoscar Hernandez; Blue Jays playoff race and a new segment Three True Outcomes!, getting takes on topics like unwritten rules, Jays trades and free-agent signings.
Welcome back.

Would You Rather... Blue Jays Edition!

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:27:50 -0400

No Jays game and it's Friday? That means Friday Funday! David challenges Jakob to a Blue Jays Edition of a couple of fun and silly games including: Do You Take The Deal?, Would You Rather? and Do You Make The Trade? We got fun music, bad impressions and preposterous trades, just like the old Buck and Tabby show days!; Plus a quick bonus chat praising the amazing work of Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez this season. Have a great weekend.

Dingers, Disasters and Diarrhea

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:49:44 -0400

Today on Underdogs: It's Thirsty Thursday. David shares a new restaurant story about a drunk woman pooping her pants on the patio; Jakob's Blue Jay's game diary from last night's 14-11 loss; Digging deep into Nate Pearson's performance; More love for Don Mattingly and Francisco Cervelli; Did this game alter the course of the Blue Jays season?; Are Vladdy and Bo not friends anymore and does that matter?

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TD Presents...A Kick In The Bass

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:44:38 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Observations of Sahlen Field upgrades and broadcast set up, a TD joint; New Blues; Wearing chains on the field and in life; Blue Jays Opening Day montage; Vladdy not taking advantage of Marlins pitching; Is it time to give Tony Bass the boot and give Jordan Romano a shot as closer?; How exciting extra-innings were; Don Mattingly and the movie plot Marlins; Joe Panik at DH; Bo Bichette errors; and Swag-Daddy Vladdy.

Buffalo Blue Jays

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:50:24 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Ben Affleck is a bigger Red Sox fan than David is a Blue Jays fan (David loves the Yankees!); David shares a horrifying story about a potential stalker that has been creeping on his deck; Marcus Stroman opts out of the season... should the Jays target him in the offseason?; Should Ryan Borucki and Anthony Kay stay in the bullpen next season?; The Blue Jay's new home in Buffalo and Vladimir Guerrero III; Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac go out on the town; Where is Dante Bichette?; Bucks V Raps bench; Aggressive walks and Heath Hembree the Jays new enemy!
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Bullpen Biker Gang

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:03:19 -0400

WE ARE BACK! Jakob has returned from a week at a cottage and the guys get back into: The overwhelming amount of sports happening on TV now after nothing for months; What is going on with Blue Jays team management? Line up choices, consistency, manager personalities; Vladdy's bat waking up and why; Why it's hard to blame anyone in the Blue Jays organization for choices being made; The Ken Giles Bullpen Biker Gang and how the line up could take a page out of their book; Heading home to Buffalo; Underdogs Fantasy week recap; and using COVID to tag out base runners!

The Raptors X Factor & Who Messed With Vladdy Jr?

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:06:16 -0400

Today on a cottage edition of Underdogs! Jakob is in Manitoulin Island trying to fight off COVID-19 everywhere he moves; David serves up a new story from the restaurant where he encountered the oldest sickest man just trying to enjoy his last meal; Sports talk starts at (13:10) with the first Raptors game talk of the restart, does Anthony Davis have a champions mentality? Who is the X factor for a Raptors repeat and does Nick Nurse have a Kawhi book; Has the Blue Jays organization or specific coaches lead to Vladimir Guerrero Jr disappointing at the major league level?; Is there a home away from home HEX on the Blue Jays?! and could a jersey change save them from some evil spirits; A recap of Jakob & David's first week of #Underdogsfantasy baseball league; and Is Rob Manfred out of line saying players need to do better to prevent the season shut down?|||| Underdogs will not be recording tomorrow and will be back on Wednesday!

Maybe Superstars Need Fans

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:09:07 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Positive COVID tests have sprung up in the Cardinals camp this morning, postponing more games; Thoughts from the Blue Jays tough loss yesterday; What can be done to help Vladimir Guerrero Jr?; Other superstars playing poorly and is it due to there being no fans?; Is Teoscar Hernandez ready to put it all together and be a superstar?; Where is Brad Pitt when you need him?; Thoughts from Clippers v Lakers and how good LeBron looks; and we close the show with a little Fantasy Trade talk! Have a great weekend and don't forget to engage with us @underdogscanada on twitter and be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe to our show!

Toronto Vs Everybody Named Charlie Montoyo

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:31:13 -0400

Today on Underdogs: It's Thirsty Thursday!; Jakob got a COVID-19 test yesterday and reveals all; Positive reinforcement in the form of 3 shout outs for players from last nights Blue Jays game; Gushing over Nate Pearson and Mad Max Scherzer; How the Blue Jays lost and trying to understand why Charlie Montoyo managed the end of game the way he did (Bullpen, Not stealing second); Rowdy and Dante Bichette, Hitting Whisperer getting ejected; Joe Kelly Fight Club's 8 game suspension; Castro Bling; and we close out the episode with a harrowing game called Keep, Extend and Release.

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Joe Kelly Fight Club

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:33:38 -0400

Today on Underdogs we dive into: The Benches clearing between the Astros and Dodgers last night after some Joe Kelly heroics on the mound, Players and Umpires now share planes after games and how that will play out; The Blue Jays victory over the Nationals (Roark's outing, Vladdy's dinger, Averageness of Nats line up) Rowdy Tellez embracing his new look; Nate Pearson making his debut tonight and who might get cut from the 40 man to make room for him; and a new Underdogs Fantasy punishment from David.
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COVID-19, MARLINS-15

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:08:53 -0400

Today on Underdogs:
David and Jakob discuss the news of more Miami Marlins testing positive for COVID and the poor job Rob Manfred and MLB are doing dealing with it, The Blue Jays victory over the Washington Nationals last night, Releasing monkeys or dogs in the outfield bleachers, Vlad Jr's struggles, Trent Thornton vs Ryan Borucki, Starlin Castro's can of worms for a head, Chase Anderson is a beauty, News of Nate Pearson making his debut on Wednesday and predictions for his first start. | If you enjoyed today's episode, let us know! Rate, Review and of course Subscribe!

The Last Blue Jays Game Ever

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:24:43 -0400

News from the Miami Marlins positive COVID tests come out as David and Jakob start recording, Is Ken Giles done for the season?, Vladdy Jr DH RAGE, Thoughts on the new runner on second Extra Innings rules, Who should be the next Jays closer, ...Nate Pearson..., Hyun-Jin Ryu's first start, The NBA Bubble court creation and fan experience vs cardboard, and finally predictions on how long the MLB has left before shutting down.

Blue Jays Opening Day!

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:01:35 -0400

Today on Underdogs: Jakob has gone from Mister Mom to Bruce Wayne, Our excitement levels for the 2020 Blue Jays season, Stray observations from Yankees-Nationals/ Dodgers-Giants, Expanded Playoffs and whether the Jays can make them, Juan Soto has COVID-19, Who is the most important player on the Jays to get off to a good start, Nate Pearson and the guys give their predictions for Game 1 tonight.
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Happy Opening!

Homelessness Blues

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:36:34 -0400

Today on Underdogs: How refreshing it would be if Toronto could be honest about manipulating service time, Did Vlad hit the most satisfying home run in baseball?, Bo Throws, Toronto is homeless...again, Mookie Betts signs in LA, Going after George Springer in 2021, Trash talk begins after the Underdogs Fantasy draft last night and David and Jakob lay out their plans to humiliate the other should they place higher than the other.
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How To Manipulate Service Time and Get Away With It

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:30:06 -0400

Today on Underdogs: David has a falling out at work, Are you in the mood for boiled hot dog delivery!?, We break down The Blue Jays first game against someone other than themselves, and The Houston Astros Bean Parade begins.

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Nate Pearson Has Arrived

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:48:26 -0400

Today on Underdogs: The final day to join our Underdogs Fantasy Baseball league!, A pivotal day for the Blue Jays as they ship out to Boston for their first game against an opposing team, A start that might hold Nate Pearson's early career in the balance, Between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where we would rather The Blue Jays call home this season, and some strong feelings about the class of The San Francisco Giants organization...minus Brandon Crawford.

The Worth of Danny Jansen Measured in Hotdogs

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:16:49 -0400

Today we get into the following: The return of "Things The Teenagers Threw on My Deck Last Night", At what point you've puked too much to go sit on a restaurant patio, The federal government denying the Blue Jays from playing home games in Toronto, Mark Shapiro destroys his office with a bat, Blockbuster Blue Jays trade possibilities, and we finish the show with a whole heaping of praise for the Toronto Raptors organization and what they are doing for their team in the bubble.
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Friday Funday!

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:45:21 -0400

David and Jakob take moment to reflect on what life has become since the beginning of the pandemic, what they miss most, positives they can take from how life has changed and why CERB was trending on twitter this morning. Then they get into talking about news of the Blue Jays getting Doug Ford's seal of approval to play in Toronto, Nate Pearson's night at the Rogers Centre last night and then we announce our invitation to PLAY FANTASY BASEBALL WITH UNDERDOGS! Woo! Send us a DM @underdogscanada on Twitter or email us at underdogscanada@gmail.com with your name and email to join us for a fun season of fantasy baseball with an exciting event for the winner and even more excitement with David and Jakob getting to humiliate whoever fares worse between them. Submit before Wednesday July 22, which will be draft night. Then we finish the show with an idea about creating custom heckles to mix in to teams piped in crowd noises.
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Young Guns

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:35:24 -0400

David and Jakob break down what they saw in intrasquad game 2 including: Killer Panda Bears, Thoughts on Jordan Romano and Anthony Kay, A second look at Vladdy Jr, Is Cavan Biggio the leader of the team?, Trading Ken Giles, Dante Bichette Hitting Whisper pt II, Randal Grichuk's swing and goatee, Focusing on pitching with coaches behind home plate and finally two big questions about the upcoming Blue Jays campaign.
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Team Bo vs Team Grich!

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:10:39 -0400

Blue Jays baseball is back on TV! Sort of! We break down everything we saw in the first action of summer camp. Bo blasts, Fake crowd noise, Vlad at first, Reese's grand salami, Bo and Grich's school yard pick order, Ken Giles UNHINGED, Tony Alford, Dante Bichette Hitting Whisperer and we pick potential break outs for the season !

Crossing The Line

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:31:28 -0400

Leading off Austin Martin joins the Toronto Blue Jays camp and looks gorgeous, Lourdes Gurriel Jr is back as well and the line up gains full strength, Still don't know where the Blue Jays will call home!, thoughts after hearing what it's like inside the NBA bubble, the NN Nick Nurse brand, Sacramento Kings centre Richaun Holmes left the NBA bubble to get delivery food, a new over under for the Jays season!

The Rise and Fall of Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:17:19 -0400

We dig into a huge weekend of sports news! Leading off with the massive news of Vladimir Guerrero Jr's position change from Third Base to First Base, What does Chase Anderson's injury mean for Nate Pearson?, things get heated when David and Jakob discuss Randal Grichuk and Marcus Stroman's twitter feud, Travis Shaw tries to get the country back on his side after his own twitter blunder, and ESPN NBA insider, Adrian Wojnarowski sends an epic email to a US Senator. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and RATE our show!

Mystery Solved

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:54:54 -0400

It's friday! Today we round out the week talking about The Blue Jays intrasquad game last night, Shi Davidi's story about the missing infielders and how Jakob broke the story first, a big year coming for Rowdy Tellez?, Nolo Contendre? and we break down the Episode 6 of Unsolved Mysteries: Missing Witness. Have a great weekend!

Missing Persons Report: Dunedin Edition

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:04:49 -0400

Today on Underdogs: David has a hangover and a Hot Take, Jakob reveals which players were left behind when the Blue Jays flew north from COVID infested Dunedin, somebody is very unhappy with THE UNIVERSAL DH, and we break down the penultimate episode of Unsolved Mysteries.

Strike 3, You're Dead!

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:11:27 -0400

We dive into Wednesday hard talking about: David returning to work serving tables during a pandemic + Jakob's incredibly clean teeth, Umpire Joe West's comments about not believing COVID could be responsible for all the death, Star Wars droids calling the balls and strikes, Can the Dodgers still win without David Price?, Unsolved Mysteries E04 and why it's the worst, Nick Nurse and his new beard, and how absurd it is to try and cover up players who are not playing because they have COVID-19.

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Major League Conspiracies

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:45:57 -0400

Today we get into such topics as: An update from David regarding shit his teenage neighbours threw on his deck, Unsolved Mysteries Episode 3, What we will overhear players saying without fans in the stands, The disastrous job the MLB is doing testing players...could there be a conspiracy involved?, How the Blue Jays will employ the bevy of starting pitching prospects they have, and can someone prove to us that Derek Fisher is better than Austin Martin right now?

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Mike Trout Walk Off

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:48:33 -0400

Welcome back! If you have enjoyed our first week of episodes please help us out by subscribing or rating our podcast or sharing with someone you know! Today's topics include:
Jakob's disastrous weekend hangover, Mike Trout's (and others) discomfort with returning to play, Unsolved Mysteries Episode 2, Pascal Siakam hasn't touched a basketball for 3 months?, an alarming photo of Manny Machado, Stanton trying to kill Tanaka and Vladdy's return to the Dome.

Slimy Mysterious Snake People

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:43:27 -0400

Today's topics include:
-What did the teenagers throw on my deck last night?
-Unsolved Mysteries Episode 1
-Rob Manfred the snake
-Blue Jays get green light to come home
-Fred Van Vleet's thoughts on NBA return
-Projecting wins and losses for the Blue Jays this season
-Adding any Blue Jay of the past to today's team

See you monday!

COVID Over/Under 19

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:48:43 -0400

It's really hot outside. Today we talk about an ongoing war David is having with a group of youngsters, a new segment called COVID Over/Under 19, how Ross Atkins can justify manipulating Nate Pearson's service time, who tested positive on the Jays and a message about struggling with mental health during this time

How to Win the Larry OB Using COVID-19

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:47:16 -0400

Today we discuss how we didn't realize it was Canada Day and how uneventful it is during the pandemic, the forging of a new rivalry between the Blue Jays and Phillies, MLB implementing the universal DH, preparing your significant other for your return to watching hours of sports everyday after 4 months off, who might win an eating contest between Vladdy Jr and Zion Williamson, Toronto passing a by-law to enforce people wearing masks when inside in public, MLB players juicing in 2020, a new sport where the goal is to be the last person standing without COVID-19, and Jakob's horrific plan to intentionally infect rival NBA teams with the virus.

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The Comeback

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:50:34 -0400

David and Jakob (creators of The Buck and Tabby Show) return with the new daily sports talkshow "Underdogs". In the inaugural episode, David and Jakob discuss the return plans of basketball and baseball, how they feel about a shortened MLB season, the Blue Jays tough schedule, the fate of Blue Jays minor league prospects, surviving on the CERB and new feelings about COVID-19 and questions about Spring Training.

(The Buck and Tabby Show) Michael Jeffrey Jordan

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:53:06 -0400

David recounts the story of him meeting Michael Jordan/ Jakob recalls being a beautiful young boy at the school dance/ Never before heard footage from Gatorade's "Be Like Mike" jingle auditions/ Jakob attempts to get to the bottom of David's dislike of sweets and treats/ Gatorade is forced to hire a new director for "Be Like Mike" audition day 2/ Scottie and MJ's medical problems/ David finishes with his own experience of the school dance/

(The Buck and Tabby Show) Buck Martinez Doesn't Have Legs

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:08:47 -0400

Jakob contemplates biting off the head of a rat / YAH-Pecia / David loses another battle in his war against hackers / Buck and Tabby broadcast Bo Bichette dominating Fernando Titties Jr in MLB The Show / An interview with a local Torontonian, Daniel Ehman, live in hour 22 of his 24 hour apartment walkathon for charity / Blue Jays talk is back!

(The Buck and Tabby Show) One Long Day That Gets Bright and Dark

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:28:09 -0400

David and Jakob discuss the proposed idea to start baseball in ArizonaPrison next month/ Mortal Kombat in real life/ the time David threw his friend through a window at Pizza Joe's/ fighting Jose Altuve and Billy McKinney/ increases in crime due to everyone wearing masks/ batting averages in relationships/ and who will win the World Series with no fans.

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(The Buck and Tabby Show) "Serial S04 E01"

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:47:19 -0400

"Sarah Koenig" shares the first episode of "Serial Season 4"- one true story, about the Houston Astros scandal, told week by week./ Reports from a local Winnipeg man and a physician at St. Josephs Hospital./
David and Jakob get into a heated debate about bald NBA players. / Trent Thornton of the Toronto Blue Jays stops by the studio./ Blue Jays Talk returns.

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(The Buck and Tabby Show) Self Isolation

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:01:04 -0400

COVID-19 takes over the globe, grinding the sports world to a halt.