Vladdy’s Power Slump, Messi Takes Over Toronto & Montreal Rolls in the Playoffs

Cabbie Richards, Dan Riccio, and Lindsay Dunn are back with another episode of Off The Roster as the Toronto Blue Jays win their series against the Anaheim Angels. John Schneider’s finding new strategies to use Eric Lauer, which haven’t produced much success. Dan is impatiently waiting for Vladimir Guerrero Jr to break free from his power outrage. We discuss whether Vladdy's in a slump as he has not homered in 18 games. Daulton Varsho + George Springer remember their first home runs ever, which leads into a conversation about the Most Painful HRs hit against the Blue Jays in recent memory (non World Series Division). As the NBA Draft Lottery concluded on Sunday, Toronto's 2026 First Round pick (through subsequent trades) lands with the Los Angeles Clippers. Was the Brandon Ingram trade to Toronto in 2025 (using one of those 1st round picks) a success? NBA News around the league: Victor Wembanyama was ejected, New York sweeps Philadelphia and the Thunder is on the verge of sweeping Lebron James' Lakers. The Montreal Canadiens taking control of their second round series against the Buffalo Sabres after dominant performances in Games 2 and 3. While doing so, Habs fans taunt the Hockey Gods with a chant after Game 3. Will Toronto fans "hate watch" Mitch Marner throughout the NHL Playoffs? Plus, the conversation shifts to soccer as the legendary Lionel Messi takes over Toronto ahead of a massive international summer for the city. Dan Riccio experienced Toronto’s brand new stadium stands (at BMO Field), the atmosphere surrounding the city and is there any excitement building for the FIFA World Cup? The crew covers all the biggest stories from around the sports world on another jam packed episode of Off The Roster.0:55 Intro 1:50 Blue Jays Win Series vs Anaheim 3:50 Eric Lauer’s struggles continue8:00 Blue Jays News on Yariel Rodriguez 9:00 Vladimir Guerrero + Jays bats are cold12:00 Kazuma x Quesedilla 13:10 Most Painful HR against the Blue Jays19:20 George Springer + Daulton Varsha’s first HRs20:20 Remarkable memories by athletes 23:05 Revisting the Brandon Ingram trade30:30 Dan Preaches Patience 31:45 Knicks Sweep the 76ers 35:00 NBA Playoffs Update - Wemby Ejected38:00 Montreal Canadiens Fans Taunt Hockey Gawds 42:40 Leafs Fans Hate Watching Mitch Marner 45:15 Nightmare Scenario for Leafs Fans 50:40 The Lionel Messi Experience In Toronto 52:20 No Buzz for the FIFA World Cup 55:55 TFC Fans’ Message for Keith Pelley 58:00 World Cup Tickets Are Insanely High 1:01:45 Arsenal’s Controversial Win 1:04:25 Pacers GM apologizes to fans 1:07:15 ProLine Picks - Quinn Hughes + Cade Cunningham #OffTheRoster #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MontrealCanadiens #BuffaloSabres #LionelMessi #Toronto #WorldCup #Soccer #Hockey #SportsTalkSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.