Griff gives his take and recaps the Jays taking 2 of 3 from the lowly Boston Red Sox in Toronto.

If you're a Blue Jays fan or follow MLB news, this is a must-watch breakdown of the biggest storylines right now.

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The shocking firings of Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox) and Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies) headline this episode of Exit Philosophy. Why were both managers let go so early in the 2026 MLB season—and what does it mean for their teams moving forward?

We also break down the latest injury news surrounding Max Scherzer, who is headed to the IL with forearm and ankle issues. Could this actually benefit the Toronto Blue Jays rotation long-term? With José Berríos and Trey Yesavage nearing returns, is the timing working in Toronto's favor?

Plus, we debate key MLB rotation matchups—would you rather build around Garrett Crochet and Ranger Suárez, or Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease?

More in this episode:

• Blue Jays bullpen hierarchy and late-inning roles

• Catchers' offensive struggles—how concerning is it?

• Why the Jays must upgrade their bench ASAP

• Key roster decisions that could define the season

If you're a Blue Jays fan or follow MLB news, this is a must-watch breakdown of the biggest storylines right now.

Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB analysis and Blue Jays coverage from Exit Philosophy!

#BlueJays #MLB #RedSox #Phillies #BaseballNews #MLBNews #TorontoBlueJays #MaxScherzer #KevinGausman #DylanCease #MLB2026

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Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy

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For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a concerning start in the 2026 MLB season, sitting under .500 despite being one of the league's Top 10 payroll teams. On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down what's gone wrong — from injuries and roster construction to underperformance and bullpen concerns.

With over $104.3M worth of talent on the injured list, can the Blue Jays turn things around once key players return? How much has the absence of Alejandro Kirk impacted the team's defence and stability up the middle?

The guys also dive into the struggles of Jeff Hoffman and debate his role moving forward, plus a bigger-picture MLB trend: teams that regress before and after a World Series appearance — could the Jays be next on that list?

If you're looking for Blue Jays news, MLB analysis, and in-depth baseball talk, this episode covers it all.

INDEX:

0:00 Intro & Big Picture

0:39 Can Other Sports Energy (NHL) Impact the Blue Jays?

5:54 MLB Trends: Post-World Series Drop-Off & Big Payroll Struggles

14:29 Around the League: Braves Surprise & Angels Uncertainty

17:08 Blue Jays Road Trip & State of the Team

22:33 Injury Updates with John Schneider

25:01 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Value Debate (Luis Arraez vs Juan Soto)

31:55 Pitching Decisions: Brandon Yesavage, Jeff Hoffman & Eric Lauer

41:50 Missing Alejandro Kirk & Lineup/Bench Questions

49:32 MLB Business: Los Angeles Angels Sale & 2027 Work Stoppage Concerns

58:36 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy

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For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/