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The Brushback
by NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
They say every pitch in baseball counts. The brushback pitch is like no other…it has purpose, it’s aggressive and it makes a point that not easily forgotten.The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis is where unfiltered truth meets hardball reality. Fresh off an 8 year stint in the penalty box and no longer shackled by corporate media, Zauny delivers a raw, unbridled baseball analysis, fearless takes and a relentless passion for both America and now Canada’s summer pastime. After 16 years in the Major Leagues, Zauny knows what’s between the lines and what’s said in the dugouts. No topic is off-limits—nothing will go unsaid. Every base is covered, from the biggest headlines to the smallest details. The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and co-host Mike Karafilidis is baseball analysis delivered high and tight.
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The Brushback - Episode 3 - Kevin Pillar Interview & Bo Bichette Breakdown
On this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, “The Manalyst” Gregg Zaun and Mikey deliver another packed week of baseball talk. Gregg sits down with former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin “Superman” Pillar for an in-depth conversation on his career, experiences in Major League Baseball, and life in the game. The crew also goes around MLB, breaking down what’s gone wrong with Bo Bichette in New York and what it means for his future. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favourite segment — “The Wallkoff Slam,” The Manalyst’s weekly roast, delivering sharp takes and plenty of laughs. A must-listen for Blue Jays fans and baseball lovers alike.
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The Brushback - Episode 2 - J.P. Ricciardi Interview & Blue Jays Breakdown
On today’s episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg “The Manalyst” Zaun and Mikey deliver a full slate of Blue Jays and MLB analysis. The show breaks down Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and asks whether he can maintain his recent strong play, along with discussion around Manager John Schneider’s decision to pull catcher Tyler Heineman after a difficult at-bat. Gregg also sits down with former Toronto Blue Jays General Manager J.P. Ricciardi for a wide-ranging interview. Around Major League Baseball, the crew examines the strength of the National League Central division and what it means for the playoff race. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favourite segment — “The Walk Off Slam,” The Manalyst’s weekly roast.
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The Brushback - Episode 1 - Bullpen Heat, MLB Firings & No-Filter Baseball
On the inaugural edition of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Mikey welcomes “The Manalyst” back to the GTA airwaves for sharp, unfiltered baseball talk. Zaun kicks things off by sharing what he’s been up to before diving into weekly coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays — including a candid breakdown of the team’s bullpen situation and what needs to change. The show also features Zaun’s weekly sit-down with former Jays starter Josh Towers, offering insider perspective from inside the clubhouse. In The Walk Off Slam, Zaun gets straight to business — reacting to major MLB shakeups, including the firing of Rob Thomson in Philadelphia and Alex Cora in Boston, while taking aim at the growing influence of analytics across the league. This is baseball talk the way it was meant to be — bold, honest, and unapologetically real. ⚾
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
They say every pitch in baseball counts. The brushback pitch is like no other…it has purpose, it’s aggressive and it makes a point that not easily forgotten.The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis is where unfiltered truth meets hardball reality. Fresh off an 8 year stint in the penalty box and no longer shackled by corporate media, Zauny delivers a raw, unbridled baseball analysis, fearless takes and a relentless passion for both America and now Canada’s summer pastime. After 16 years in the Major Leagues, Zauny knows what’s between the lines and what’s said in the dugouts. No topic is off-limits—nothing will go unsaid. Every base is covered, from the biggest headlines to the smallest details. The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and co-host Mike Karafilidis is baseball analysis delivered high and tight.
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