Show Notes
Guest: Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, from Blue Jays' spring training in Dunedin, Florida, we look back at the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series with the man who was on the mound for the Jays and gave up the first-ever ninth-inning game-tying home run in World Series history. Jeff Hoffman said that day that he'd cost his teammates a World Series ring, and he reflects on that moment in an open, vulnerable and candid conversation - the first such interview he's done since last year's crushing loss. We open up the mailbag at [email protected] as well, for your comments and questions!
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Guests: Former Blue Jays Danny Jansen, Kevin Kiermaier and Luke Maile; Mike Cieslinski, creator of Dynasty League Baseball Powered by Pursue The Pennant This week in Deep Left Field, we discuss the impending 2026 World Series with some former Blue Jays who know a thing or two about the teams involved. Kevin Kiermaier, a Tampa Bay Rays legend after a decade on the gulf coast, joins us to talk about his days at the Trop and what it means to him and to the Tampa-St. Pete fan base for the Rays to be back in the All this, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at [email protected]!
Guests: Blue Jays 2026 Rookie of the Year and 2026 Unsung Hero This week in Deep Left Field, we continue to present the Blue Jays 2026 award winners as voted by the players, coaches, front office and support staff. Unlike last week, when only one interview was required to hear from both the Jays' 2026 MVP and Pitcher of the Year (since they were the same guy, Dylan Cease), the Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero are different people, although they were both rookies. You'll hear from both of them in this episode. As well, you get my thoughts on how the post-season is unfolding, and how the Milwaukee Brewers' NLCS success could put the lie to ownership's contention that big-payroll teams are guaranteed championships and, therefore, a work stoppage is necessary so that a game-saving salary cap can be implemented. Also, I go over the Jays' five Gold Glove finalists. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at [email protected]!
Guests: Blue Jays MVP and Pitcher of the Year; Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters This week in Deep Left Field, we pay tribute to the late, great Larry Millson, then begin our reveal of the winners of the Blue Jays 2026 Awards as voted on by the players, coaches and support staff. You'll hear from the player the Jays voted their Most Valuable and the Pitcher of the Year! Also, we get to know Tristan Peters, the Winkler, Manitoba native who burst onto the major-league scene this year to become an all-star in his rookie season and is currently trying to get his Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians and into the American League championship series. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at [email protected]!
This week in Deep Left Field, we dive into the end-of-season post-mortems held by Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins on Wednesday.
Guests: Blue Jays outfielder George Springer, pitcher Max Scherzer, catcher Brandon Valenzuela, associate manager DeMarlo Hale This special bonus episode of Deep Left Field comes to you as the Blue Jays wrap up what's been a frustrating and disappointing season with an incredibly emotional Game 162, leaving their fans with a good taste in their mouths for what promises to be a long off-season. We'll hear from Max Scherzer, who turned back the clock Sunday, and George Springer, who picked up a double in his final game with the Jays, about treasuring their time in Toronto and dealing with the feelings of what could have been their last game in the big leagues. Brandon Valenzuela, who caught Scherzer's masterful effort, joins us to talk about it (and fight back tears) and Jays' associate manager DeMarlo Hale is here to break down a truly ugly season that no one saw coming. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at [email protected]!