100 episodes
Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner The Star
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4.6 • 43 Ratings
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Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner hosts Deep Left Field, a baseball podcast from the Toronto Star. With great baseball coverage, opinion and analysis from Mike and other Star sports journalists including Laura Armstrong and Gregor Chisholm, as well as MLB players and others in the game, Deep Left Field has everything you need to know about the Jays, specifically, and baseball in general.
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A deep dive into Wednesday’s loss, plus Alek Manoah, Justin Turner and third base coach Carlos Febles
Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, third base coach Carlos Febles, rehabbing starter Alek Manoah
This week, we do a deep dive into the confluence of events that led to the Blue Jays using the bullpen the way they did in their series-ending loss to the Yankees — the first blown save for the Jays this season — and then check in with Justin Turner for his thoughts on the first home stand. We introduce you to new third-base coach Carlos Febles and hear from Alek Manoah on the lessons he learned from his terrible 2023.
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Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Paolo Espino and former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton
Guests: Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pitcher Paolo Espino; former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton
This week, Kevin Kiermaier checks in for his regular visit despite a 3-for-31 start to his season. We talk to Isiah Kiner-Falefa about his first home opener as a Blue Jay and his strong start to the season, catch up with former Jay Trent Thornton, now a Seattle Mariner, and get to know Paolo Espino, who spent 11 years in the minors before making it to the big leagues.
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Jays win home opener and we hear from Berrios, Schneider, Schneider and you
Blue Jays win their home opener behind “Bad Dawg” Jose Berríos - we hear from him, Davis Schneider and John Schneider and take your email questions and comments!
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On the Jays brutal week, plus Erik Swanson, Ernie Clement and assistant hitting coach Matt Hague
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That no hitter was no fun
The Blue Jays get no-hit, so you get a special bonus episode! My take on the Jays shooting blanks in Houston.
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Opening Day Extravaganza: Springer, Guerrero Jr., Mayza, Kiermaier, Francis and Hale
Guests: Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier, right fielder George Springer, reliever Tim Mayza, starter Bowden Francis, associate manager DeMarlo Hale
It’s the Opening Day Extravaganza and we’ve got half a dozen Blue Jays checking in with their thoughts about the year to come! We check in with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer on how they plan to rebound from their worst offensive seasons, talk to Kevin Kiermaier about how good he thinks the Jays can be in 2024, chat with the longest-serving member of the team, Tim Mayza, and the newest member of the starting rotation, Bowden Francis. We also catch up with an old friend – DeMarlo Hale has been gone for five years, but he’s back to help return the Jays to the glory days of his first time around these parts.
Customer Reviews
Deep knowledge
I’m a fairly new baseball fan, and the Blue Jays became my favorite team after a certain knuckleballer came to town. I appreciate Mike’s deep well of knowledge to put things into context. When players move to different teams or managers and coaches have a history somewhere else, Mike reminds us, and he does it well. He’s prepared, fair, appreciative, and his love for baseball is apparent. Thanks, Mike! Hope you stick around sharing interviews and valuable observations, while continuing to keep some of those hotheaded Jays fans grounded! I love learning more about baseball from Mike and his interviews. Go, Canada! Okay Blue Jays! With love from, America (Lori M.)
Well rounded and informative
I’m a latecomer to Deep Left Field but have quickly come to appreciate just how good of a podcast this is. Wilmer does a great job with his interviews and you can tell that he really connects with people. His thoughts on the Jays aren’t through rose coloured glasses; he is critical when he needs to be, and calm when others might be hyperbolic. A must listen for Blue Jays fans.
Great listen
One of my favorite podcasts and definitely my favorite baseball podcast. I often disagree with Mike’s opinions but cannot disagree with his passion, knowledge, and love of the game. Enjoying catching up on episodes I’ve missed while anxiously awaiting any exciting Bluejays’ news. Happy new year Mike and looking forward to another year of Bluejays baseball.
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