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Jays Centre Podcast
by Owen Hill
A weekly podcast about the Toronto Blue Jays, with in-depth analysis from Jays Centre writers, hosted by Owen Hill.
Episodes
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How Bold Were Our Pre-Season Predictions? Plus Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins Speak On 2026
Owen and Jesse are proud (or not so proud) to look back on some pre-season over/under picks and bold predictions, some perfect, many hilariously wrong. Afterwards they get into the Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins press conferences and debate how much we should be taking and if they were satisified...
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And Just Like That, the 2026 Blue Jays Season is Over
Through the rise and the fall of it all, it's over. In the season finale of the Jays Centre Podcast, Owen and Jesse reflect on the final series of the Blue Jays season, the end of George Springer's six seasons as a Toronto Blue Jay, and Max Scherzer going out in style. They take a big-picture…
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Lost in Translation or Lost the Plot? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said WHAT?
Vladimir Guerrero's quote put Owen and Jesse in a pretzel. The guys talk big picture about the Jays' inability to transition out of the Bo Bichette era in year one, and the Jays officially being eliminated from 2026 postseason contention, but they quickly transition into their thoughts about…
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A Texas Size Let Down
The Jays needed to make a statement and put up a fight for their playoff lives, but ultimately, they didn't. On this episode of the Jays Centre Podcast, Owen and Jesse lay out their grievances with the Toronto Blue Jays season, essentially saying goodbye to any playoff hopes, and explain why...
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Jays Salvage Finale, But Lose Uninspiring Series to Tigers
Ugh. A heartbreaking game one and demoralizing game two overshadow a series salvaging win on Wednesday. Owen and Jesse talk bullpen decisions (always fun) and to steal or not to steal before getting into the state of the pitching staff (it's bad) and the bats going quiet again. In the end, Owen…
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Does It Big, Jays Win Another Crucial Series
The Blue Jays look like they're playing their best baseaball when it matters the most. They take 2-3 from the Baltimore Orioles to keep pace with the Cleveland Guardians, and remain just one game back of a playoff spot. Owen and Jesse break it all down, getting into their rising confidence in the...
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Jays Lose Most Important and Disappointing Series of the Year
Owen rides solo in this episode, breaking down concern with Dylan Cease, the Jays' ability to hold baserunners, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but finds positives in Kazuma Okamoto's huge rookies season, Spencer Miles, and José Soriano.
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Jays Win Third Straight Series, Get Back to .500
Losing the finale is always dampens the mood, but Owen and Jesse look to stay positive as they break down the Jays' series victory in Kansas City. They talk everything from Brett Bateman, to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., to Louis Varland and the bullpen, and are eager to take a look at the ever…
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Vladimir Guerrero JR has AWOKEN! As Jays Beat Cleveland and Move Closer to A Wild Card Berth
Welcome back, Vlad. We've missed you. Vladimir Guerrero Jr had his best moment of the season, driving in 5 runs to help the Blue Jays win a CRUCIAL series against the Guardians, pushing them into the driver's seat in the AL Wild Card picture. In this episode, we discuss the differences we've seen...
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The Blue Jays Own The Mariners: Max Scherzer Turns Back The Clock, Kirk Stays Hot, Jays Sweep A Crucial Series
Owen and Jesse are starting to believe. In their most crucial series of the year-to-date, the Blue Jays come out and crush the Mariners in all aspects of the game, from elite starting pitching from Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease to Offensive outbursts from Alejandro Kirk, Kazuma Okamoto, George...
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Jays Start "Easy" Part of Schedule By Losing Two of Three
Jays Struggle against the Royals in front of a packed Rogers Centre. Vladdy's nightmare season continues, Spencer Arrighetti, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Michael Lorenzen get shelled in finale, and the baseball continues to be just not quite good enough. Owen and Jesse are with you to break down…
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Who's Going To Step Up For The Blue Jays?
Owen and Jesse are disappointed by the Jays losing two of three to the Yankees, but remain positive about the bigger picture and how the process has looked. There are questions about Spencer Arrighetti, José Soriano, the lack of production with runners scoring positing and the serious power…
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House of Horrors No More: The 2026 Blue Jays Are Changing Narratives
It's time to change the narrative about Tropicana Field. No-longer should we be calling it the House of Horrors. Alejandro Kirk is the hottest man alive, Kazuma Okamoto is hitting for power again, Daz Cameron is putting balls on catwalks and Nathan Lukes is making unreal defensive plays. José...
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Jays Take 2 of 3 From Yanks, Win 6th Straight Series
Owen and Jesse are pumped to see the Blue Jays continue to win baseball games, but they're still skeptical of the sustainability of those wins. Yet- the Blue Jays have win another series and there a plenty of positives to break down. They talk about why Alejandro Kirk hasn't gotten as much praise...
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YOU Should Believe In The Toronto Blue Jays
Owen and Jesse have a busy four game series against the Boston Red Sox to break down, but the start by debating what has changed for the Blue Jays over this recent stretch of five straight series wins. They break down the series game-by-game, focusing on the viral "fourth out rule" that broke our...
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Are the Blue Jays Fun Again?
Owen is pumped that the Blue Jays are playing better baseball, but Jesse is a little less convinced. Owen makes the case that the Blue Jays are better than every team currently between them and the third American League wildcard spot before the guys go into a full breakdown of the series in...
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Finding the Positives: Dylan Cease Shoves Seven Scoreless
Owen and Jesse break down a quietly encouraging series win against the Houston Astros, but are brought right back down to Earth after Dylan Cease's seven scoreless innings are wasted by Jays hitters going 1-19 with RISP against the Cubs.
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Toronto Blue Jays Trade Deadline LIVE Reaction
Owen Hill and Jesse Burril go LIVE immediately following the MLB Trade Deadline to break down All of the Blue Jays' mvoes including trading away Jeff Hoffman, Daulton Varsho, and franchise legend Kevin Gausman, as well as acquiring José Soriano and Josh Smith.
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Let the Trades Begin
In what is the final Jays Centre Podcast episode before the trade deadline, Owen Hill and Jesse Burrill discuss what if the Blue Jays aren't sellers after all? What if they hold on to some key pieces and make a push? What does this mean for 2026 and beyond? They then talk about Shane Bieber and…
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Is Kevin Gausman More Valuable Than Shane Bieber? + Why Dylan Cease Should Be Making You Believe In The Blue Jays' Ability To Compete Again Soon
Owen and Jesse are scratching and clawing to find positives at this point in the season, especially after the Jays drop two of three to the Red Sox. They talk about Kevin Gausman's bounce back performance in what could have been his final start as a Blue Jay, and the legacy that he'll be leaving...
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The ULTIMATE Blue Jays Trade Deadline Preview!
This is the Jays Centre's official preview of the 2026 MLB trade deadline! In this episode, Owen and Jesse discuss the big picture about what to expect from the Blue Jays as the deadline approaches. Is there any chance left that they buy? What would a successful trade deadline look like? Should...
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The Blue Jays Had Four Days Off To Reset, and THIS was the Result?
The Blue Jays were supposed to use the All-Star break to recharge and reset for a crucial stretch leading up to the trade deadline. Instead, they came out flat. After allowing 12 runs to the White Sox in the series opener, the Blue Jays managed just one run over the final two games and somehow...
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The Most Crucial Stretch of Blue Jays Baseball Start Now
Owen and Jesse are back to preview the second half of the Blue Jays season. They begin by breaking down Toronto's All-Star Game performances before discussing the three biggest areas the Blue Jays need to improve if they're going to get back to their winning ways. Next, they make their bold...
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Are You Surprised? Blue Jays Finish First Half With Another Series Loss
Owen and Jesse come in hot with a rant about how frustrating the 2026 Blue Jays have been despite great seasons to-date from Dylan Cease, Ernie Clement and Louis Varland. They eventually get to breaking down the three games from the series in San Diego in which Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and…
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Dylan Cease Loses No-No in Ninth, but Jays explode for 19 runs in two games to win series in San-Fran'
Owen and Jesse are back with a much needed positive empisode of the Jays Centre Podcast where they break down Dylan Cease's near no-hitter and the emergence of the "Home Run Dragon" before digging into a series win against the Giants in San Francisco.
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Jays Score in just one inning in Seattle
Owen and Jesse break down the latest excruciating series loss, this time to the Seattle Mariners. They get into an early conversation about the organization's outlook as the trade deadline inches closer and take a quick peak at potential names the Jays might be looking to sell off if things don't...
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Oh Canada! The Blue Jays Win the Series Against the Mets in Bo Bichette's Return!
Happy Canada Day! The Blue Jays find a way to win a series to end a disappointing homestand, highlighted by Bo Bichette's return and a 9-3 win on Canada Day. In this episode, we discuss Bo and the legacy he left on the Blue Jays, and how his love for the team and its fans is not unnoticed. We…
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Everything Goes Wrong: Jays Swept By Rangers, Losing Six Straight
Owen and Jesse break down four soul crushing losses at the hands of the Texas Rangers including a one hit series from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and poor pitching performances from Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease and Shane Beber. They wonder how long the fan base will be willing to put up with this type…
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The Little Things Don't Seem So Little Now: Jays Drop Back-To-Back Heartbreakers
Owen Hill is joined by Matt Creally to talk about the Blue Jays melting down and fumbling another chance to get to and above .500. They talk about the puzzling pick-off attempt towards third base by Jeff Hoffman, Luis Urias' confounding baserunning error, and George Springer's lack of execution…
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Blue Jays Bounce Back from 16-2 Loss to Split Series In Chicago
Owen and Jesse break down the Jays' 1-1 shortened series split in Chicago against the cubs. They talk about a disappointing 16-2 loss in game one where Kevin Gausman really struggled, Brendan Little made a less than triumphant return and Myles Straw pitched before getting into the many positives...
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THEY DID IT! Brandon Valenzuela's Double Helps Blue Jays Beat Red Sox For First Sweep Since March
Owen and Jesse are overjoyed to get to talk about the Blue Jays' first series sweep since opening weekend against the Athletics. They talk about Trey Yesavage's impressive 7.1 inning start in the third game of the series, give flowers to Spencer Miles, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and Louis Varland…
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Blue Jays have NO CLUTCH As They Lose Two Of Three to the Yankees
Well that was frustrating. The Blue Jays entered the ninth inning tied in BOTH game two and three, yet found ways to lose both of them. Owen and Jesse spend the first chunk of the episode venting their frustrations about this team and looking to solve some of their RISP woes. Next, they say…
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Cease Has Historic Start, But Bats Go Cold As Jays Drop Two Of Three To Phillies
Owen Hill makes his return to the Jays Centre Podcast where he's joined by Jesse Burril. The two take an overarching look at what has been an overwhelmingly disappointing season from the Blue Jays before finding some positives in Dylan Cease's Historic 11 K performance, Jesús Sánchez's homer and...
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Brandon Valenzuela Is UNLEASHED! Blue Jays / Orioles Series Recap!
Brandon Valenzuela is not only one of the best rookies in baseball, but, statistically, he's been one of the Blue Jays' best players. In this episode of the Jays Centre Podcast, Jesse and Matthew discuss Brandon Valenzuela and what this might mean for the catching position when Kirk returns. Then...
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Jeff Hoffman MELTDOWN! As Blue Jays Split Series and Can't Crawl Above .500
The Blue Jays had won four in a row and made it back to the .500 mark! Until Jeff Hoffman fell apart and after a series that started so promising ends with a split against the Orioles. Jesse and Matthew touch on the meltdown and what the Blue Jays should do with their talented yet struggling...
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Blue Jays Fry the Fish! Cease to the IL, Jesus Sanchez Revenge game and More! w/Leo Morgenstern!
Don't look now, but the Blue Jays have won four of their last six series'. Jesus Sanchez has a revenge game against the Marlins, Lenyn Sosa finally drew a walk! Ernie Clement found his power stroke, Dylan Cease to the IL (and to the barber) and how the Blue Jays plan to fill the void in the...
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Corbin Outduels Skenes! and Cease & Vlad Leave Early, as the Jays Win the Series Against the Pirates
In this episode of the Jays Centre Podcast, Jesse Burrill is joined by Matthew Creally as they break down the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a tense weekend filled with injury scares surrounding both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Dylan Cease. They dive into…
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Trey Yesavage and Spencer Miles Dice As Jays Split With Yankees In The Bronx
Owen has a boots on the ground report from his trip to Yankee Stadium, and Jesse brings the analysis on all things Jays vs Yankees, including Dylan Cease's stinker, Yesavage and Miles' gems, and the continued offensive frustrations.
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Vladdy Busts Slump as Blue Jays Win Series In Detroit
Owen Hill and Jesse Burrill go live to talk Blue Jays immediately following the series finale in Detroit. They talk Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yohendrick Pinango's hot start, team approach, and give flowers to the pitching staff for three very well pitched games.
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Daulton Varsho's Walk-Off Grand Slam Helps Blue Jays Avoid Sweep Against Rays
Owen Hill and Jesse Burrill are back to break down another series loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, but are encouraged by their series salvaging win powered by Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam. They compare the Rays to the Jays as a team and talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s career-worst…
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Blue Jays Take Two of Three From Angels, But Drop Finale After Eric Lauer's Blow-Up and Offense's No-Show
Owen Hill and Jesse Burrill are back to break down the Jays' series win against the Angels. They'll talk Dylan Cease and Trey Yesavage, about the 14 run explosion on Saturday, and take listener questions and comments.
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Blue Jays Swept At The Trop, Fall to Five Games Below .500
Owen and Jesse get it all out on the table, and rant about all of the things that have been going wrong for the Blue Jays. They talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s bad week, George Springer playing injured, and the lack of production throughout the lineup. They finish by previewing the upcoming...
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Kazuma Okamoto Hits Four Homers as Blue Jays Split With Twins
Owen and Jesse marvel at Kazuma Okamoto's power outburst before taking stalk of where the Jays find themsevles after an injury riddled first month of the season. The guys then get into how the roster will look as the Jays continue to get healthy, and dig deep on Brandon Valenzuela versus Tyler...
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Episode 32: Blue Jays Welcome Back Trey Yesavage + George Spring, Take Two Of Three From Red Sox
Owen Hill and Jesse Burrill go live to recap the Blue Jays' third straight series win. They get into frustrations with Dylan Cease before welcoming back Trey Yesavage, George Springer, and singing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s praises. The guys also talk about Eric Lauer's start in game three, Brandon...
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Episode 31: Kazuma Okamoto Gets Hot + Jays Take Two Of Three From Guardians
Owen and Jesse are back to break down a second straight series win for the Toronto Blue Jays, this time over the Cleveland Guardians. They get the bad news out of the way early, and break down Max Scherzer's recent struggles and his 2.1 inning, seven run performance against the Guardians before...
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Episode 30: Jays Take Two of Three From Angels
Owen and Jesse are elated to break down the Jays' first series win since Opening Weekend, as they take two of three from the Angels. They start by taking a broad look at where the Jays are at on the season and look for reasons to be optimistic going forward. They then get into Dylan Cease's hot...
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Episode 29: Blue Jays Lose Sixth Straight Series, But Take Finale with 10 Run Outburst
Owen and Jesse lament the sixth straight series loss for the Toronto Blue Jays, but take some solace in the series finale victory before getting into Jeff Hoffman's continued struggles. They both have emotional thoughts about Eric Lauer's comments to the media about his thoughts on pitching…
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Episode 28: Blue Jays Lose FIFTH Straight Series Despite Strong Outings From Rotation
Owen and Jesse are back with even worse news than last episode: the Blue Jays have lost 5 straight series and fallen four games below .500. The guys rant about the poor offense and defense before going over the bright spot that included strong starts from Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease and Patrick...
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Episode 27: Blue Jays Lose Fourth Straight Series + George Springer Hits the Injured List
Owen and Jesse are back after the Blue Jays lost two of three to the Minnesota Twins. They talk about the bleak state of the team and break down the starting pitching woes from Patrick Corbin, Eric Lauer, and Max Scherzer across the three games. The guys then debate which, if any, players on the...
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Episode 26: Blue Jays Lose Series to Dodgers, But Davis Schneider and George Springer Help Salvage Third Game
Owen and Jesse recap the Blue Jays' series loss to the Dodgers, including Josh Fleming's role in the game one blowout, Max Scherzer's forearm tendinitis in game two of the series, and the breath of life in game three from George Springer and Davis Schneider. The guys talk about the drama...
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