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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, Deep Left Field has everything you need to know about the Jays, specifically, and baseball in general.

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Latest Episodes

Guests: Blue Jays icons Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion; Jays pitchers Chad Dallas and Simeon Woods Richardson

This week in Deep Left Field, we look back at a bleak Week That Was for the Blue Jays, and then bring you back to happier times.

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Guests: Blue Jays associate manager Demarlo Hale, up-and-coming infield prospect Charles McAdoo, Marlins catcher/first baseman and Toronto native Liam Hicks

This week in Deep Left Field, we go over all the Blue Jays' roster machinations of the wee... more

Guests: Blue Jays home run and RBI leader Kazuma Okamoto, rookie outfielder Yohendrick Pinango, reliever Joe Mantiply

This week in Deep Left Field, we rant about Blue Jays fans who for some reason want to declare the season over when it's not even... more

Guests: Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah and bench coach John Gibbons

This week in Deep Left Field, we take you through a Blue Jays week that ended with a bang - the first grand slam of the season and a walk... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Hicks
Catcher/First Baseman, Toronto Blue Jays (coming up with Marlins)
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Demarlo Hale on navigating adversity, plus Liam Hicks' Toronto homecoming and the mailbag
Charles McAdoo
Infielder/Upcoming Blue Jay, 2024 trade acquisition
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Demarlo Hale on navigating adversity, plus Liam Hicks' Toronto homecoming and the mailbag
Kazuma Okamoto
Blue Jays first baseman, leading the team in home runs and RBIs
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Kazuma Okamoto on dugout snacks, plus chats with Yohendrick Pinango and Joe Mantiply
Yohendrick Pinango
Blue Jays outfielder, early-career hitter with a notable start and growing role
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Kazuma Okamoto on dugout snacks, plus chats with Yohendrick Pinango and Joe Mantiply
Shannon Stewart
Former Blue Jays outfielder, 1995-2003} ,{
Blue Jays
Episode: Another rough week for the Jays, plus we continue celebrating the Jay's 50th season and the mailbag
Drew Butera
Blue Jays catching coach, former MLB catcher
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Another rough week for the Jays, plus we continue celebrating the Jay's 50th season and the mailbag
Erik Sabrowski
Left-handed pitcher in Blue Jays rotation era, then Cleveland Guardians reliever
Cleveland Guardians
Episode: Another rough week for the Jays, plus we continue celebrating the Jay's 50th season and the mailbag
Dylan Cease
pitching import and Blue Jays starter
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: The Jays had a winning week, plus they get some help with players returning from injury
Derek Shelton
Manager of the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
Episode: Another rough week for the Blue Jays, a chat with Jeff Hoffman, plus the curious trade for infielder Lenyn Sosa

Hosts

Mike Wilner
Host of Deep Left Field, long-time Toronto Star baseball columnist and radio voice with deep Jays coverage and insider access
Gregor Chisholm
Co-host and fellow Toronto Star baseball columnist with Jays analysis and historical context

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Sorry for your loss

    Thank you for sharing about this special man. And for the great work you do to feed our love of blue jays baseball! That 10-0 Red Sox comeback was epic! And I had no memory that the Junior Felix inside the park granny was the same weekend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the cutting veg
    Canada4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I found this podcast last off season, and it’s the first one I look for in my library. Mike is a thoughtful and intelligent commentator and tells the rest of the story while introducing us all to our Blue Jays. Thanks Mike, keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alanahsmom
    Canada5 months ago
  • My favourite baseball podcasts!

    Mike Wilner was always my favourite personality on the radio. Mike takes that same positive energy and logical insight into this awesome baseball podcast. Great guests (from on and off the field) to give listeners behind the scenes and in-depth insight you can’t get from short format interviews. I look forward to listening every week and have enjoyed each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Consul
    Canada6 months ago
  • Jamie from Belleville

    Hey Mike. Loved your episode this week with Gregor and the President of the Canadian Professional Baseball League. You always have the best guests and cover topics we like to hear about. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yeozie
    Canada6 months ago
  • Love the Show

    I’ve been listening for a couple of years. Keep up the good work. You give us very informative interviews and information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rideau man
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the deep dives and exclusive access to Jays figures.
Some reviews note a candid, sometimes confrontational interview style but view it as part of the host's clarity and honesty.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, behind-the-scenes context beyond box scores.
Quality guests and production are frequently highlighted by listeners.

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#13
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#40
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#206
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#21
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Apple Podcasts
#40
Australia/Sports/Baseball
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#107
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kazuma Okamoto on dugout snacks, plus chats with Yohendrick Pinango and Joe Mantiply
Q: What has the transition to North American baseball been like for Okamoto?
Okamoto says he's having fun, believes he has more to give, and emphasizes adapting to the higher pace and different style, while acknowledging the ongoing adjustment process.
Demarlo Hale on navigating adversity, plus Liam Hicks' Toronto homecoming and the mailbag
Q: What was the experience like for Liam Hicks debuting in his hometown in Toronto?
Liam described the atmosphere as electric and special, with family and fans in the stands, while acknowledging the challenge of staying focused and not getting distracted by the surroundings.
A walk-off, grand slam episode with Blue Jay Ernie Clement, and old friends John Gibbons and Alek Manoah
Q: Alek, it is great to see you. How are you feeling being back in the big leagues in a new role?
Manoah explains the relief and excitement of returning healthy, embracing a bullpen role, and using the new experience to stay competitive and contribute in any capacity.
The Jays had a winning week, plus they get some help with players returning from injury
Q: What stood out about Dylan Cease's first month with the Blue Jays and how is he approaching the rest of the season?
Cease explains his adaptation process, maintaining focus, and balancing aggression with execution, while acknowledging expectations to perform at a high level as a primary new addition.
Another rough week for the Blue Jays, a chat with Jeff Hoffman, plus the curious trade for infielder Lenyn Sosa
Q: Jeff, I guess I kind of want your perspective on what's happened to the team the last couple of weeks, especially the last 10 days to lose three of your four best hitters.
Hoffman discusses the unusual severity of injuries and the challenge of performing with key players down, while stressing the need for others to step up and maintain quality at-bats and pitching performances.

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The show centers on in-depth baseball conversation with a heavy emphasis on the Toronto Blue Jays, blending game recaps, season strategy, and player development with insider access from players, coaches, and front-office figures. Listeners get weekly, gut-check analysis on lineup decisions, pitching depth, injuries, and major moments, plus nostalgic context from Jays history and a pulse on the team's culture and fan engagement. A standout is the mix of current-season storytelling with long-running perspectives from long-time insiders, providing candid takes that go beyond box scores and headlines.

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Recent guests on Deep Left Field include:

1. Liam Hicks
2. Charles McAdoo
3. Kazuma Okamoto
4. Yohendrick Pinango
5. Shannon Stewart
6. Drew Butera
7. Erik Sabrowski
8. Dylan Cease

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