Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️

This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company.

In this episode:

🔹 Dunedin Updates: What we saw from picture day and the first days of full squad drills.

🔹 Spring Training Bold Predictions.

🔹 Live Q&A: We are taking your stories and answering your questions live on air.

Grab a cold one and pull up a stool. The chat is going to be 🔥.

📺 LIVE TONIGHT @ 7 PM EST. Link in bio!

#BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BaseballIsBack @JBirdyBaseballCo #Toronto #MLB #Baseball #Podcast

It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same.

Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend.

In this episode:

🔹 The evolution of Buck's style & voice.

🔹 Rance's reaction to the retirement news.

🔹 A final toast to the "Voice of the Franchise."

Tune in LIVE at 7:00 PM EST and have your voice heard. Pull up a bar stool and raise a glass to the voice of the franchise and Blue Jays summer nights, Buck Martinez!

#ThankYouBuck #BlueJays #Toronto #Baseball #MLB #Broadcaster #RanceMulliniks

Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️

Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our newest star Kazuma Okamoto defending the title with Team Japan, the Jays are going to be playing high-intensity baseball before Opening Day even hits.

We discuss:

- Vladdy’s Return: Why playing for the DR could unlock an MVP start to the season.

- The Okamoto Factor: Getting our first look at the new third baseman on the world stage.

* The "WBC Bump": Will playing in playoff-atmosphere games in March lead to a "Red Hot" start in April?

Join Liz and Jason in the Bar Room as they break down the rosters and make their tournament predictions!

📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST

#BlueJays #WBC2026 #WorldBaseballClassic #VladdyJr #TeamDominicana #TeamJapan #KazumaOkamoto #MLB #Toronto #Baseball #SpringTraining #WBC

How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic?

We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development.

In this episode:

⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach.

⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop raw talent in the Dominican Summer League.

⚾️His advice to young ball players and more

🗣️ Blue Jays News: We break down the latest headlines.

Grab a bar stool, maybe an extra pint, and join the conversation right here in the unofficial Blue Jays bar room chat! 🍻

📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST

Proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company - Canada's Baseball Brand

#BlueJays #BaseballCoach #DSL #FutureStars #BaseballDevelopment #HittingCoach #MiLB #MinotState #DreamJob #Podcast

The sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️

Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on re-signing Bo Bichette. We get Taylor’s reaction to the news and discuss where the team goes from here without their star shortstop.

Plus, we down the "Spring Training Lifestyle." We discuss the best spots to hang out in Dunedin, FL, the magic of Spring baseball, and what it’s actually like to be down south when the team reports.

Grab a stool and join us in the Bar Room chat! 🍹⚾️

#BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BoBichette #MLB #Baseball #Toronto #Podcast @Taylor.Belford

Spring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11. 🔊

We are live in the Bar Room with Shane Told (Lead Singer of Silverstein) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays team that looks ready to run it back to the World Series. The front office has been busy, the roster is nearly set, and the anticipation for the 2026 season is at an all-time high. Let's go!

Shane brings his "fan-first" passion to the show as we discuss:

🎙️The Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette Signings.

🎙️The biggest storylines heading into Dunedin.

🎙️Expectations for the new-look lineup.

🎙️How it feels to watch the Jays as a touring musician.

Don't miss this collision of rock and heavy hitting!

Catch us LIVE! 🍺

Have your voice heard in the chat.

📅 LIVE 1/16 @ 7 PM EST / 4PM PST

#Silverstein #ShaneTold #BlueJays #Emo #Rock #Baseball #Toronto #BlueJays #Podcast

The most competitive division in baseball just got scarier. 😱

This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we are joined by the fantastic Jonna Perlinger of Babe's Babe Media (@babesbabes_baseball) to break down the escalation in the American League East. Every single team has reloaded this offseason, and we are staring down the barrel of a historic 5-team melee to crown a victor.

In this episode:

-The Arms Race: How the Yankees, Orioles, Rays, and Red Sox improved (and how the Jays match up).

-The Rivalries: Which matchups are going to be must-watch TV in 2026?

-The Verdict: Can five teams really contend for one title?

Grab your favorite beverage and tune in. The rivalry talk starts NOW. 🔗 Link in Bio.

Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. 🧢

Use promo code JayBirdPod15 for a discount!

#MLB #Baseball #Podcast #Toronto #BlueJays #SpringTraining @jbirdybaseballco

Breaking News: Kazuma Okamoto is a Blue Jay! ✍️

Blue Jays Land Okamoto! 🇯🇵➡️🇨🇦

We are live with an instant reaction to the 4-year, $60 million signing of the Japanese slugger. We break down why this 30-year-old power threat is the perfect fit for the Rogers Centre alleys and what this means for the rest of the offseason.

On this special edition of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we dive deep into the profile of the 30-year-old slugger. We analyze his transition from the NPB, why his pull-power is a perfect match for the dimensions of the Rogers Centre, and how this signing shifts the balance of power in the AL East.

The Jays got their guy. Let's talk about it.

#JayBirdWatching #BlueJays #KazumaOkamoto #MLBFreeAgency #Toronto #Jays #LightsUpLetsGo #Baseball @Jbirdybaseballco