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Toronto Star
Toronto Blue Jays
Major League Baseball
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Blue Jays
World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball
New York Yankees
Bo Bichette
American League East
George Springer
World Baseball Classic
Boston Red Sox
MLB
Alejandro Kirk
Spring Training
Canadian Baseball Hall Of Fame
Bowden Francis
Max Scherzer
New York Mets

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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Guest: Dave Stieb, the greatest Blue Jay in club history (according to the Toronto Star Top 50We ranked the top 50 greatest Blue Jays of all time) This week in Deep Left Field, we present to you the greatest Blue Jay of all-time. Dave Stieb joined us... more

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... more

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 on... more

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... more

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Dave Stieb
Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and seven-time All-Star.
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Dave Stieb, the greatest Blue Jay ever, and we give the champion Milwaukee Brewers their due
Kevin Kiermaier
Former Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, three-time Gold Glove winner.
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Luke Maile
Former Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers catcher.
Milwaukee Brewers
Episode: Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Danny Jansen
Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers catcher.
Texas Rangers
Episode: Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Mike Cieslinski
Creator of Dynasty League Baseball Powered by Pursue The Pennant.
Dynasty League Baseball
Episode: Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Kazuma Okamoto
Blue Jays rookie of the year, translated interview subject
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Meet the Blue Jays' 2026 rookie of the year and unsung hero
Spencer Miles
Unsigned hero, Rule 5 draftee turned contributor
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Meet the Blue Jays' 2026 rookie of the year and unsung hero
Dylan Cease
Blue Jays MVP and Pitcher of the Year 2026
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Honouring Larry Millson, Blue Jays MVP and Winkler, Manitoba's breakout rookie Tristan Peters
Tristan Peters
Chicago White Sox outfielder from Winkler, Manitoba
Chicago White Sox
Episode: Honouring Larry Millson, Blue Jays MVP and Winkler, Manitoba's breakout rookie Tristan Peters

Host

Mike Wilner
Host of the show, longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster, writer for the Toronto Star

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Jamie from Belleville

    Hey Mike. Great final regular season episode Mike. Can’t wait to listen to you every week in the off season.

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    5
    Yeozie
    Canadaa month ago
  • Not for those with a deep understanding of the game

    Mike isn’t strong on the finer points of baseball. Often this leads to him relying on his fandom for the Jays to take over and drive topics of discussion. However, if you just want to listen to some lively baseball discussion without much substance you could do a lot worse that this podcast. It’s worth a listen once in a while.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dude of truth
    Canada2 months ago
  • Go Blue Jays!

    As a new Blue Jays follower (I don’t think I’ve the right to call myself a fan yet) I really enjoyed this podcast. I’m new to baseball so don’t truly understand all the rules of the game yet but enjoying learning of these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gjd1899
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 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
    Canada8 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
    Canada10 months ago

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High-quality production and consistently strong guests.
Exclusive interviews and insightful takes you can't find elsewhere.
Thoughtful, balanced baseball journalism with behind-the-scenes access.

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#10
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#50
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#213
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#9
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#69
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#99
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dave Stieb, the greatest Blue Jay ever, and we give the champion Milwaukee Brewers their due
Q: What can the Blue Jays learn from the Brewers and the Rays success this year in the postseason? Is it really about small ball culture or something else?
Wilner says Toronto should return to the approach that worked the previous season: make contact, hit for power when appropriate, avoid weak contact on poor pitches, play defense, and run the bases well.
Dave Stieb, the greatest Blue Jay ever, and we give the champion Milwaukee Brewers their due
Q: What do you think of the place?
Stieb calls the Hall of Excellence beautiful and says it gives fans a way to enjoy the club's history.
Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Q: What do you do to create such a closeness to the actual events that the player cards perform over 162 games, if you're willing to play that much, close to what the players actually did in real life?
Cieslinski attributes the game's realism to extensive design work, including detailed ballpark effects, player-specific cards and charts, and features based on real major-league events.
Former Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. Brewers
Q: What's it like, you think, for Tampa St. Pete right now to have the Rays back in the World Series?
Kiermaier says the community must be ecstatic. He recalls the unusual 2020 season and says the team deserves this return after playing hard through a difficult year and the disruption caused by storms.
Meet the Blue Jays' 2026 rookie of the year and unsung hero
Q: So how have you been able to adjust to life in North America and in Canada, and what has the experience been like living here for eight months?
Okamoto described adjusting well to Toronto, enjoying the city with his family, and aiming to communicate better with teammates, indicating a strong integration into the team and culture.

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A long-running baseball show anchored by a seasoned Toronto broadcaster, blending sharp analysis, insider perspectives, and personal Toronto anecdotes with a strong emphasis on the Blue Jays' season, trades, and clubhouse dynamics. Episodes routinely feature former players, coaches, journalists, and Canadian baseball figures, offering behind-the-scenes context, historical remembrance, and practical takeaways for fans and industry listeners alike. A standout aspect is the host's willingness to challenge front-office decisions while maintaining accessible storytelling and a deep love for the game, plus a steady stream of exclusive guest conversations that provide unique angles not often found in traditional broadcasts.

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4. Danny Jansen
5. Mike Cieslinski
6. Kazuma Okamoto
7. Spencer Miles
8. Dylan Cease

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