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Around the Nest

by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Hosted by the Lansing Lugnuts' Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, join the voices of the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league system as they discuss the top prospects and latest goings-on from "Around the Nest"!

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  1. Week 24, 2019: Tip Your Server

    It's the final pod of 2019, and we're handing out awards and looking ahead to 2020: Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia leads off (1:52), followed by Vancouver's Rob Fai (11:35), Bluefield's Zach Helton (16:58), Lansing's Adam Jaksa (21:46), New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (28:52), and Buffalo's Pat Malacaro...

  2. Week 23, 2019: Here Comes the Story of the Hurricane

    We begin with Hurricane Dorian prematurely ending the Dunedin Blue Jays' season (and Jim Tarabocchia has opinions on this) (2:05), before talking Buffalo and Hockey Night (12:58) with Pat Malacaro, Vancouver in progress with pinch-hitter Jordy Cunningham (20:32), Bluefield's personalities with…

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  3. Week 22, 2019: Yesterday is Not Far Enough Away

    Yesterday the Buffalo Bisons lost 20-3. You know what else has happened recently? In Double-A New Hampshire, Tyler Murray talks Kevin Smith's recent 2-HR game and unexpected sources of production (0:38); Buffalo's Pat Malacaro on TJ Zeuch's no-hitter and Nate Pearson's Triple-A debut (8:43);...

  4. Week 21, 2019: Zero Hour

    We're talking bagels on the scoreboard, future Major League relievers in the pen, and free lemonade in the stands! First, Jim Tarabocchia joins from Dunedin (0:24) to talk Maximo Castillo's latest gem. Then Tyler Zickel from New Hampshire (7:07), on Cullen Large, Yennsy Diaz and more. Rob Fai has...

  5. Week 20, 2019: Below Bo

    Come on down! Gameshow Night approaches in New Hampshire, as we discuss all of the goings-on below Bo Bichette's record-breaking achievements in Toronto. Jim Tarabocchia (0:29) has the latest on Chavez Young and Dunedin's renovation; Buffalo's Pat Malacaro (8:32) checks in from the road; New...

  6. Week 19, 2019: Meet the New Guys!

    There are NINE different segments on this week's show, focusing on the Blue Jays at the Trade Deadline: Potomac's Erik Bremer tells about new acquisition Kyle Johnston (0:45), Rob Fai talks Vancouver All-Stars (6:00), Syracuse's Michael Tricarico on Anthony Kay (11:52), Jim Tarabocchia on losing...

  7. Week 18, 2019: Bambi on Ice

    As Jesse Goldberg-Strassler hosts from the Lansing Lugnuts' team bus en route to the ballpark, we discuss the highest ceilings and floors in the Blue Jays' organization, plus: Jim Tarabocchia talks Dunedin's rain-affected schedule (0:31), Zach Helton looks at some better pitching in Bluefield...

  8. Week 17, 2019: Having a Heat Wave

    Things are heating up, around the planet and more specifically in the cities where the Blue Jays' MiLB affiliates play ball, with the Dunedin Blue Jays pushing through a recent dry spell (:30), Kevin Smith's bat blazing for New Hampshire (8:40), the Buffalo Bisons preparing for Blue Jays Weekend...

  9. Week 16, 2019: Only You Can Prevent Dugout Fires

    On the newest Around the Nest, Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' system, Jim Tarabocchia (:21) talks about the ending of Dunedin's winning streak and Cal Stevenson's hitting streak; Bob Lipman (10:03) makes his debut to talk New Hampshire's enigmatic, talented staff; Rob Fai (14:53) breaks down...

  10. Week 15: Sunshine and Roses

    On this week's Around the Nest, Jim Tarabocchia raves about the red hot Dunedin Blue Jays (1:05) while Rob Fai has the opposite to share about the Vancouver Canadians (10:50); Tyler Murray talks Nate Pearson, Logan Warmoth and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (18:38); Zach Helton's Bluefield Blue…

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  11. Week 14, 2019: All the Affiliates are Here!

    It's a full house on the latest Around the Nest: Jim Tarabocchia in Dunedin starts us off (:43); Rob Fai has early observations of 2019 draft class and Yorman Rodriguez's hot bat in Vancouver (9:04); Zach Helton checks in from Bluefield with thoughts on a trio of top prospects and hot-hitting…

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  12. Week 13, 2019: Tarabocchia Takeover

    With host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler away, Dunedin broadcaster Jim Tarabocchia takes over the hosting duties, talking Max Scherzer striking out ten after breaking his nose; the latest with the D-Jays (5:15); Bo Bichette and the red-hot Buffalo Bisons with Pat Malacaro (7:27); and key contributors,...

  13. Week 12, 2019: Northwest League and Playoff Bound

    On this week's show, Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' system: Jim Tarabocchia on the playoff bound Dunedin Blue Jays (:28); Pat Malacaro on Bo Bichette's return to Triple-A and Patrick Kivlehan's emergence (11:41); Tyler Zickel on the Eastern League turning to split-season play and a near...

  14. Week 11, 2019: All-Stars and Draft Days

    On this week's Around the Nest, Jim Tarabocchia tells why this year's Dunedin Blue Jays are better than the 2017 champs (:30), Tyler Murray crushes the social media game in New Hampshire (8:20), Pat Malacaro offers thoughts on Graham Spraker and Zach Logue's cups of coffee in Buffalo (16:40)…

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  15. Week 10, 2019: Griffin D'Or

    Griffin Conine has arrived in Lansing, Logan Warmoth is heating up in Dunedin, Forrest Wall and Riley Adams are breaking out in New Hampshire, and Teoscar Hernandez is taking steps in the right direction in Buffalo! It's the latest from around the Blue Jays system, with the Lugnuts' Adam Jaksa...

  16. Week 9, 2019: All-Star D-Jays & Cavan gets the call

    On this week's Around the Nest, Jim Tarabocchia talks Dunedin's four All-Stars (1:18), Pat Malacaro previews Cavan Biggio's MLB promotion and breaks down Sean Reid-Foley's recent gem (9:17), Tyler Zickel recaps New Hampshire's dominant starting pitching (17:18), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks…

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  17. Week 8, 2019: Introducing... Cre Finfrock

    The voices of the Blue Jays organization join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to share their favorite memories and moments from watching Minor League Baseball, plus the latest insights from the past week, beginning with Jim Tarabocchia in Dunedin (:52), Tyler Murray in New Hampshire (8:00), Adam...

  18. Week 7, 2019: That Special Sauce

    It's the latest from the past week's worth of action in the Blue Jays' organization: Jim Tarabocchia (:44) shares how the Dunedin Blue Jays are excelling during the renovation of its home ballpark, Adam Jaksa (10:43) on the Lansing Lugnuts' road trip to Iowa City due to the flooding in Davenport,...

  19. Week 6, 2019: The Jordan Rules

    On this week's episode, we name our Pitchers and Position Players of the Month from Dunedin (1:25) to Lansing (8:37) to Toronto (9:56) to New Hampshire (17:02) to Buffalo (24:26) and back to Lansing (31:08)! Plus, a conversation with Jordan Groshans and the latest stories from the last week's…

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  20. Week 5, 2019: Vladdy Has Entered the Building

    Recorded on the day of Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.'s Major League debut, the voices of the system recount their favorite stories (plus discuss Nate Pearson, Logan Warmoth and Reggie Pruitt): Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia leads off (:35), followed by New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (11:53), Buffalo's Pat...

  21. Week 4, 2019: Treat Yourself

    We're celebrating org sweeps - and a golden cycle - with cake, ice cream and a cold beverage. Jim Tarabocchia (:25) has the lowdown from Dunedin, including the latest from Cullen Large; Adam Jaksa (9:35) talks Ryan Gold's golden cycle in Lansing; Pat Malacaro (19:04) shares the enjoyment of...

  22. Week 3, 2019: First Impressions

    One week into the Minor League Baseball season, the voices of the Blue Jays organization break down what we've seen: Jim Tarabocchia (:45) talks Nate Pearson and all of the strikeouts in A-Adv. Dunedin; Tyler Murray (7:22) shares what it's been like to watch New Hampshire's marvelous starting...

  23. Week 2, 2019: On the Eve of the Season

    The Minor League Baseball season is about to start... so what do the voices of the Blue Jays' organization think about our rosters? Scott MacArthur drops by to talk about the big league club (:47), and then Pat Malacaro previews Buffalo (13:26), Tyler Murray talks New Hampshire (23:04), Jim...

  24. Week 1, 2019: Voices of the Grapefruit League

    For the first time, the Blue Jays invited their affiliate broadcasters to come in to spring training and call Major League Grapefruit League action. Here are our stories, from Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia (:55) to New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (8:36) to Buffalo's Pat Malacaro (13:48) to Vancouver's…

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  25. Around the Nest, Week 22, 2018: Champions of the Eastern League

    On the final Around the Nest of the year, the broadcasters from each affiliate name their top position players and pitchers, biggest surprises and most memorable games. Plus: interviews with Nate Pearson and GCL Blue Jays manager Luis Hurtado, capped with New Hampshire Fisher Cats broadcaster…

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  26. Around the Nest, Week 21, 2018: – Let’s Get to Know Demi Orimoloye

    Three different perspectives are given into Demi Orimoloye, thanks to Carolina voice Greg Young, Jr., Baseball Canada's Alexis Brudnicki and Ottawa native Dante De Caria. Plus, we Jay-talk about FSL Pitcher of the Year Patrick Muphy, Jonthan davis, Reese McGuire, Jordan Groshans, Maximo Castillo,...

  27. Around the Nest, Week 20 – Post-Season All-Star Team

    It's another week of Jay-talking around the organization! Vancouver's Jordy Cunningham raves about Josh Winckowski, Eric Pardinho is snubbed from the Appy League Post-Season All-Star Team, six New Hampshire players make the Eastern League Post-Season All-Star Team, Buffalo rotates its starting...

  28. Week 19, 2018: Beisebol, Nosso Passatempo Nacional

    First-rounder Jordan Groshans arrives in Bluefield -- and Eric Pardinho throws an honest to goodness gem; plus Jesse talks about his annual re-creation broadcast, and the spotlight shines on Cavan Biggio, Ivan Castillo, Rodrigo Orozco, Samad Taylor, Chavez Young and more!

  29. Around the Nest, Week 18 – Welcome to Funville

    It's another week of Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' system! Buffalo's Pat Malacaro offers his thoughts on Vladdy Jr. and the promoted Thomas Pannone, Vancouver's Rob Fai gives the Canadians' keys to second-half success, Lansing's Dante De Caria reports on the Lugnuts' need for speed, New...

  30. Around the Nest, Week 17: Hello, Buffalo!

    Corey Copping – Dennis Higgins, Tulsa 1:46 – Effective and an all-around good guy Hector Perez – Sam Levitt, Corpus Christi 4:13 – He just has to throw strikes Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Tyler Murray 5:45 – Averaging nearly 10 runs per game without Vladdy Jr. 6:32 – Max Pentecost is…

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  31. Around the Nest, Week 16 – Meet the New Guys

    Chad Spanberger – Doug Maurer, Asheville 0:52 – First impressions 3:45 – The reaction in the Asheville clubhouse 5:36 – The Greensboro home run Drury and McKinney – Adam Marco, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 7:50 – Brandon Drury 9:09 – Adam believes the Yankees overpaid for J.A. Happ 10:37 – Billy…

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  32. Around the Nest, Week 15 – Promos and Power Failures

    Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Tyler Murray 1:34 – Favorite Promo: Portland’s Field of Dreams 2:32 – Reaction to Vladdy Jr.’s return 3:20 – Bo Bichette’s Futures Game experience 4:02 – Highest ceiling: Biggio and Bo 4:59 – Highest floor: Harold Ramirez 5:54 – Will Cavan be promoted? 7:14 –...

  33. Around the Nest, Week 14 – The Otto Lopez Experience

    Advanced Rookie Bluefield Blue Jays – Zach Helton 0:28 – A rough patch against the best of the best 2:06 – Mercer Cup outlook 3:08 –Claudio Galva and Nathanael Perez 4:54 – Sean Rackoski’s heavy ball 5:54 – Josh Almonte is a bulldog Short-Season A Vancouver Canadians – Rob Fai 7:13 – A 6-1…

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  34. Around the Nest, Week 13 – After the Fireworks

    Triple-A Buffalo Bisons – Pat Malacaro 0:57 – Pat’s 4th of July 2:07 – Pat Hentgen raved about Sean Reid-Foley’s changeup 3:45 – Danny Jansen’s busy schedule coming up 4:35 – Conehead Day! Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Tyler Murray 6:42 – Canada Day with the Fisher Cats’ Canadians! 7:30 –…

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  35. Around the Nest, Week 12, 2018: Trade Talk

    Around the Nest, Week 12 – Trade Talk A-Advanced Salem Red Sox – Ben Gellman 0:43 – Who is Santiago Espinal, acquired for Steve Pearce 2:00 – The reaction in Salem to Espinal getting traded 3:22 – Ben’s Major League comps for Espinal 4:03 – Ben’s first impression of Espinal A Lansing Lugnuts –...

  36. Around the Nest, Week 11 – Bluefield Hops Aboard

    Adv. Rookie Bluefield Blue Jays – Zach Helton 0:32 – An introduction to Zach 1:01 – 2017 playoff run in retrospect 1:45 – Eric Pardinho’s professional debut 3:05 – Offense has not lacked for Bluefield 4:08 – Patrick Morris is a ballhawk 4:58 – D.J. Neal is off to a hot start 5:53 – Dominic...

  37. Around the Nest, Week 10 – The Secret to a Quality Mustache

    Short-Season A Vancouver Canadians – Rob Fai 0:49 – Looking back on the Canadians’ 2017 championship 1:56 – The Opening Day roster 2:37 – Rob’s most interesting players entering the year 3:51 – Integrating the draft picks into the team 5:35 – Looking ahead to the home opener A Lansing Lugnuts –...

  38. Around the Nest, Week 9, 2018: Draft Aftermath

    On this week's Around the Nest, Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' organization, we talk Hawaiian Shirt Sundays, Danny Jansen, Riley Adams, Kevin Smith adjusting to the A-Advanced level, Ryan Noda's power surge, and our thoughts on the draft!

  39. Around the Nest, Week, 8, 2018: We're Calling it a Comeback

    This week on Around the Nest, we're talking comebacks from around the system, plus our take on the new extra-inning rule, and naming the top pitcher and position player for each affiliate for the month of May! Plus: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Roemon Fields, Jordan Romano, and the best of the New...

  40. Around the Nest, Week 7, 2018: Fishing Night

    Around the Nest, Week 7 *** AAA Buffalo Bisons – Pat Malacaro 0:32 – The latest with The Herd 2:24 – Ian Parmley and Darnell Sweeney… on the mound 2:55 – An interesting Parmley note 3:40 – The doubleheaders mount for Buffalo *** Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Tyler Zickel 5:22 – Vladdy…

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  41. Around the Nest, Week 6, 2018: Flashing Leather

    Around the Nest, Week 6 Single-A Lansing Lugnuts – Dante De Caria 2:12 – Kevin Smith, offense and defense 5:16 – Other notables: Chavez Young, Brock Lundquist, Ryan Noda 5:57 – The Lugnuts’ nine-game winning streak Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Tyler Zickel 10:07 – State of the Fisher Cats...

  42. Around the Nest, Week 5, 2018

    With apologies for a spotty connection for host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (blame Beloit internet): The Voices of the Blue Jays' system talk about some of the lesser mentioned names this week: Dunedin's Eduard Pinto, Alberto Mineo, Tayler Saucedo and Jonathan Cheshire; New Hampshire's Jordan…

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  43. Around the Nest, Week 4, 2018: WOOOOOOOOOOOWW

    The Voices of the Blue Jays' system talk about the highlights from the past week, beginning with New Hampshire's Tyler Zickel talking Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. (1:50), Cavan Biggio (2:46) and Conor Fisk (8:18); Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia talks Justin Dillon's Triple-A debut (11:40), Josh Donaldson's...

  44. Around the Nest, Week 3, 2018: Vladdy, Cavan and Mr. Large

    The Voices of the Blue Jays' system join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to discuss the latest action: Dunedin's Dan Venn shares his observations on D.J. Davis (1:02), Angel Perdomo (2:32), Logan Warmoth (3:34), Riley Adams (5:04) and Josh DeGraaf (7:03); Lansing's Dante De Caria discusses the...

  45. Around the Nest, Week 2, 2018: Play Ball, Buffalo!

    The Voices of the Blue Jays' system join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to discuss the latest action: The New Hampshire Fisher Cats' Tyler Murray muses about Lourdes Gurriel (1:26), pitching (2:42) and Vladdy Jr.'s bunt (4:52); the Dunedin Blue Jays' Jim Tarabocchia shares observations on Anthony...

  46. Around the Nest, Week 1, 2018: We Missed You, Too

    Join the voices of the Blue Jays' MiLB system -- Pat Malacaro (Buffalo), Jim Tarabocchia (Dunedin), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Dante De Caria (Lansing) -- in the first show of 2018! Who was each broadcaster most excited about? Who are the biggest surprises? We're talking Deck McGuire, Yennsy...

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Hosted by the Lansing Lugnuts' Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, join the voices of the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league system as they discuss the top prospects and latest goings-on from "Around the Nest"!

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