On Exit Philosophy, Mal and I discuss Blue Jays addition of Max Scherzer to a crowded rotation. What does it mean for Jose Berrios and is Max as important in the dugout as on the mound. Can Mad Max lead Jays beyond the thunderous Dome. Wherever you get podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

On Exit Philosophy, Mal and I discuss Tony Clark resignation from MLPA, Blue Jays history with Japanese players, the importance of spring training results, the imbalanced roster of Jays position players, how many starters is enough and more. Where you get podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Japanese 3B Kazuma Okamoto describes himself as “serious and manly”. Pauses then laughs at himself. Rookie 29-year-old is off to a promising start in Blue Jays camp but how much of Bo’s offensive presence can he truly be expected to replace. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

The Blue Jays have signed FA RHP Jesse Hahn to a minor-league deal with an invite to MLB camp. Somebody in Jays front office must know him. His 314.1 IP in 12 seasons and other MLB numbers are pedestrian. Claim to fame may be was drafted 11 places ahead of Kevin Gausman (Rays) in 6th round 2010.

Buck Martinez retires from Blue Jays broadcast booth. Here’s our conversation from Jan. 2025 after his comeback that previous summer. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Special guest on Conversations with Griff is the great writer and human, Michael Farber. We talk about the Expos golden years, our 47-year friendship and more. Audio version where you get your podcasts youtu.be/YYL1n_zrIAg?...

This weekend’s Exit Philosophy podcast with Mal Romanin available wherever you get yours youtu.be/VeSvKdSWImA?...

On this week’s Exit Philosophy @mromanin and I discuss the inevitability of Bo’s departure from Blue Jays and how stage was set three years ago with his short term deal carrying to FA. For full episode check us out on YT or where you get your podcasts. youtube.com/shorts/xxPcT...

Wow. On Exit Philosophy we discuss the impact on the Blue Jays of Tucker to the Dodgers and Bichette to the Mets. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Latest Blue Jays FA signing, 3B Kazuma Okamoto was introduced at Rogers Centre on Wednesday. What does it mean to Bo and/or Kyle Tucker. On #ExitPhilosophy @mromanin and I compare a Jays revamped pitching staff ‘26 to ‘25 & more. Where you get podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Non-baseball related observation. Worst NCAA college bowl season in memory. Heading into Saturday's action has been 19 bowls. Combined margin of victory +290 points -- avg. 15.3 pts/G. Looking forward to today's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Winning coach be doused in Gin and Juice?

Conversations with Griff is a redemption song for Ellis Valentine, one of Top 5 OF arms in MLB history. The rise and fall and rise again of former Expos all-star is inspiring. Ellis talks Barger, Barfield, Parker and famous ‘77 ASG pre-game call to arms. And more podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Bonus Exit Philosophy commentary on Dylan Cease signing with Blue Jays youtu.be/cNA-BwHDyoA?...

This edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the Blue Jays off season, areas of need and how much they have to spend. Do they need a new closer and what about the rotation. Wherever you get your podcasts. Like and subscribe. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

As I got older, I was thinking this is great, my vision is improving cuz I can now play 18 holes of golf and see my ball all the way to the end on every shot. Turns out as I get older I’m just hitting the ball 20 years shorter. Fore!

Moving between Oakville and Stoney Creek and the weather was right for wheeling out some of the Blue Jays gear I haven’t worn in 3 years since I worked for the team. Walking around, cars are honking, people thumbs up, a lot of smiling “Go Jays” shout outs. 👍 October baseball!

Exit philosophy congratulates the Blue Jays, the AL champ nobody truly fears, plus previews and predictions of the four Wild Card Series in MLB. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Hour 2 of #GamePlay with Matthew Cauz: ⚾ - @rgriffbaseball.bsky.social on whether Jose Berrios should start in the postseason 🏈 - @iamqadryismail.bsky.social tees up a big #MondayNightFootball matchup between the Ravens and Lions post.futurimedia.com/chumam/playl...

Condolences to the family of longtime baseball writer and friend Scott Miller. The late John McHale, when I started in MLB, said, “The key to a long, successful career is to love the game and respect everyone who chooses it as their life” That describes our friend, Scott RIP 🙏🍻

Are May flowers on the way for the Blue Jays hitters after their offensive woes in what was a stormy April. youtu.be/xGcWdzqdRqk?...

Blue Jays recall RH Dillon Tate. Was w/- Jays last Sept, re-signed on March 12 and was catching up at AAA-Buffalo from late start. AAA 1.50 ERA, 5G, 6IP, 6H, 1BB, 7K. Originally 4th overall by TX in '14 draft one pick ahead of Kyle Tucker (Hou). Picks 1-2 D.Swanson-A.Bregman

Blue Jays addition RH Paxton Schultz, 27, drafted 2019 14th Rd. Brewers. Pitched briefly in Australia ('21) and then acquired by Jays org May 2, 2021. This year AAA-Buffalo 2.08 ERA, 4G 8.2IP, .226 app. avg.

This week’s Exit Philosophy podcast w/-Griff and @mromanin available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Everything you need to know about @BlueJays and Vlad’s monster deal, including impact on Bo, Jays brass, future FA & more smart baseball opinion podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Opinion and detail on Blue Jatys and Vlad with 3rd biggest Total Value contract ever. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Vlad set for life with the Blue Jays open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

This week's Exit Philosophy sees Mal Romanin and I digging into issues of first 8 games, with comparison of MGR John Schneider as Capt. Ahab in his thus-far-futile obsession with a second lefthander in the pen, Vlad's contract, disappointing home attendance & more. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

The RBI single by Vlad Guerrero Jr. in the 5th for Blue Jays at the Mets was Toronto’s 1st run in the USA since Sept. 22 last year. That was another Vlad RBI in the 9th inn. of a 3-2 loss that now will be the final run ever scored at Tropicana Field.

Blue Jays bullpen picture becoming clearer open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Disappointment, thy name is Blue Jays. On Exit Philosophy Mal and I discuss a downside opening day and much more. Like.Subscribe.Share open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Blue Jays blasted by O's in opener, plus a personal Top 10 list from amonfg my 53 opening days. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

A breakdown of the Blue Jays roster and what to expect for the 2025 season, with thumbnails on all 30 MLB teams open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Finding it deliciously ironic that the CONCACAF Nations League podium for soccer at SoFi in L.A. excluded Team USA but included Mexico (gold) Panama (silver) Canada (bronze). The Americans lost to Panama and Canada to finish fourth. They had been hoping to draw Greenland.

The Blue Jays set the roster and reward C Alejandro Kirk as spring training wraps up open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

Six months ago Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro suggested Vlad Guerrero Jr “not a generational talent” now Mark calls Vlad “possibly a (franchise) legacy player”. On Exit Philosophy? Mal Romanin & I read between lines … and more. Where you get podcasts. Like.Subscribe podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...

Tuesday’s release of additional JFK files, brought to mind our April 7,2010 personal investigation of the grassy knoll with MLB.com scribe JordanBastian and our photog the venerable John Lott. Our source Michael Brownlow (pictured) was a 13-year-old witness. Was an off-day before blue Jays opener.

Berrios thumbs up. Scherzer thumbs down. Where should Blue Jays go with the rotation? open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...

No CDN sportscaster was more cerebral and sensitive in his/her interviews and features than Arash Madani . That consistently sage perspective covered baseball, tennis, hoops, Olympics, football & more. So today, very quietly, Sportsnet let Arash go. Rogers and RSN viewers are the ultimate losers.