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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
New York Mets
Seattle Mariners

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 pitcher Dylan Cease, Jays icon Buck Martinez

This week in Deep Left Field, it's the first time in a long time that the Blue Jays have lost ground in the playoff race, but they're heading into September well within striking distan... more

Guest: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, star of Kim's Convenience, The Mandalorian, Murdoch Mysteries, and so much more This week in Deep Left Field, the Blue Jays are on the cusp of a playoff berth as they come out of their toughest fortnight of the season, play... more

Guests: Canadian baseball great Joey Votto, Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez and pitcher Spencer Miles

This week in Deep Left Field, the Blue Jays are on a roll and have closed to within a game and a half of a playoff spot thanks to five wins in ... more

Guests: Chicago Cubs pitchers Kevin Gausman and Trent Thornton; Blue Jays third baseman Josh Smith This week in Deep Left Field we travel to the north side of Chicago to see Kevin Gausman in his new digs at venerable Wrigley Field. The hope was to se... more

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Recent Guests

Dylan Cease
All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, later linked with a Cy Young-contending season
Chicago White Sox
Episode: Hall of Excellence inductee Buck Martinez, Dylan Cease's Cy Young bid, plus the Jays' September push
Buck Martinez
Blue Jays icon, inductee into Hall of Excellence, former catcher/manager/broadcaster
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Hall of Excellence inductee Buck Martinez, Dylan Cease's Cy Young bid, plus the Jays' September push
Joey Votto
Etobicoke native with a Hall of Fame-caliber career, broadcaster for NBC Sunday Night Baseball
NBC Sports
Episode: Joey Votto on greatness (and what's wrong with Vladdy), Gimenez on clutch moments, and the Blue Jays' playoff push
Josh Smith
New Blue Jay acquired at the deadline
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Kevin Gausman, Chicago Cub: 'I'm not saying that either one's better than the other. I love Toronto, everyone knows that.'
Trent Thornton
Former Blue Jay, now with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Kevin Gausman, Chicago Cub: 'I'm not saying that either one's better than the other. I love Toronto, everyone knows that.'
Todd Stottlemyre
Former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Unveiling Joe Carter's Statue, celebrating the '92-'93 Blue Jays champions and remembering Duane Ward
Juan Guzman
Former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Unveiling Joe Carter's Statue, celebrating the '92-'93 Blue Jays champions and remembering Duane Ward
Tim Leiper
Baseball Canada coach, former Blue Jays coach, Mets third-base coach
New York Mets, Baseball Canada
Episode: Met's third base coach Tim Leiper, Venezuelan national team manager Omar Lopez and more
Omar Lopez
Manager of Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic
Venezuela National Team
Episode: Met's third base coach Tim Leiper, Venezuelan national team manager Omar Lopez and more

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
  • 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
    Canada6 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
    Canada8 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
    Canada9 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
    Canada9 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
    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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#12
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#219
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#224
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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#115
Germany/Sports/Baseball
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#172
Australia/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hall of Excellence inductee Buck Martinez, Dylan Cease's Cy Young bid, plus the Jays' September push
Q: What stands out about the rest of the season for the Blue Jays and Cease as the team fights for a playoff spot?
Cease discusses the ongoing competition for rotations and the need to win every game down the stretch, while emphasizing the unpredictability and necessary resilience of the team.
Can the Blue Jays turn it around as the trade deadline looms? DeMarlo Hale weighs in
Q: How do you view the role of the players vs. front office at this point?
Players must focus on doing their jobs and performing between the white lines; the front office handles decisions and building for the future, while coaching and preparation help put players in position to win.
Kevin Gausman, Chicago Cub: 'I'm not saying that either one's better than the other. I love Toronto, everyone knows that.'
Q: What was the shock like of leaving the Rangers for Josh Smith and then coming to Toronto?
Smith explains the trade brought excitement about joining a contender, the rapid travel to join the team, and his focus on adapting to a utility role with the Jays.
Kevin Gausman, Chicago Cub: 'I'm not saying that either one's better than the other. I love Toronto, everyone knows that.'
Q: We found out that you got traded while the Jays were on the plane to Houston. Were you on that plane, and did you find out that way?
Gausman confirms he learned of the trade around the flight, recalls talking with Skip and colleagues, and describes the emotional moment of realizing a new chapter was beginning with the Cubs.
Kevin Gausman's emotional reflections as the Jays spiral before the trade deadline
Q: Does that help at all? Or is that something that you might enjoy doing later if the team asks you to.
Gausman indicates he would prefer to stay with the Blue Jays if possible, expressing commitment to the organization while acknowledging the business realities of trades in a seller year.

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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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1. Dylan Cease
2. Buck Martinez
3. Joey Votto
4. Josh Smith
5. Trent Thornton
6. Todd Stottlemyre
7. Juan Guzman
8. Tim Leiper

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