The Blue Jays bats finally show up in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong talks about the breakout performances by Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto, the Jeff Hoffman closing situation, and why Myles Straw deserves some flowers.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:53) Offence? In This Economy?: The Blue Jays score double-digits in their series finale in Arizona. Is this a sign of things to come?

(07:50) Is Jeff Hoffman’s Closers Job In Jeopardy?: Another disappointing outing for Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, but will manager John Schneider actually make a change?

(12:49) The Straw That Stirs The Drink: Myles Straw looks like a completely different hitter this season. Can he be a difference maker offensively?

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The Blue Jays have split the first two games of their series in Milwaukee. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob wong discusses why the defence hasn’t been up to par for the Blue Jays so far this year, if Jeff Hoffman should remain the team’s closer and why Davis Schneider needs to get more at-bats to help the struggling offence.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:37) Indefensible Defence: The Blue Jays keep shooting themselves in the foot with defensive misplays. What gives?

(04:35) Don’t Hassle the Hoff: Everyone wants Jeff Hoffman out of the Blue Jays closer. Rob argues why Hoffman deserves a longer leash.

(08:09) Hot and Cold: The Blue Jays offence continues to be inconsistent. Should Davis Schneider get everyday at-bats?

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It’s a forgettable weekend for the Blue Jays starting rotation as Toronto drops two of three against the Minnesota Twins. On this epsiode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his concerns on Max Scherzer and the thinning depth of the rotation. Rob also discusses George Springer’s fractured toe that lands him on the IL, what to do with the struggling Nathan Lukes, why Davis Schneider deserves more playing time, and how a pair of Blue Jays top prospects have caught his eye to begin the season in the minors.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:49) Roughed Up Rotation: Max Scherzer gets knocked around as the Blue Jays lose the series to the Twins. Is the starting rotation in trouble?

(05:51) The Injured List Gets Longer: George Springer is the latest Blue Jays player to join the injured list after suffering a fractured toe. Who will step up in his absence?

(13:06) Farm Report: Blue Jays 2025 draft picks JoJo Parker and Blaine Bullard are off to hot starts with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

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