https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brushback--7000931enSports NewsCopyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a53abe84fceec79dd81bbcb20677b2fa.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-brushback--7000931Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:36:10 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMfeeds@spreaker.comThey say every pitch in baseball counts.   The brushback pitch is like no other…it has purpose, it’s aggressive and it makes a point that not easily forgotten.The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis is where unfiltered truth meets hardball...false0138efdb-4f5e-5216-9b88-9a6fc86af8bfepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-22-what-went-wrong-with-the-blue-jays-and-what-comes-next--75493376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75493376Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn the season finale of The Brushback, Gregg Zaun and Josh Towers look back at a lost season for the Toronto Blue Jays and break down where things went wrong.Gregg and Josh go player by player, examining the performances, problems and decisions that...3247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-21-what-went-wrong-with-the-blue-jays-in-2026--75332590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75332590Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThis week on The Brushback, Gregg Zaun and Josh Towers take a hard look at the Toronto Blue Jays and the questions surrounding a disappointing 2026 season.From the lack of offence and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s performance to the way injuries were...3220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-20-blue-jays-injury-trouble--75193189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75193189Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback, Gregg Zaun and Josh Towers break down the latest injury news surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays and what it could mean for the team moving forward.Gregg and Josh discuss the difficult situation the Blue Jays face as...3120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-19-inside-the-clubhouse-the-mindset-of-a-major-league-player--75056396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75056396Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback, Gregg Zaun is joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Josh Towers for an inside look at what it really takes to be part of a professional baseball team.Gregg and Josh draw on their Major League experience to discuss life...3173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-18-blue-jays-bats-are-booming-trade-deadline-winners-losers-josh-towers--74873426🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: The bats have come alive! What’s driving the Jays’ offensive surge, and can they keep it rolling down the stretch?
⚾ MLB TALK: Who came out on top at the trade deadline—and which teams missed their opportunity? Plus, Zauney and Mikey unveil their latest MLB Power Rankings.
🎙️ JOSH TOWERS: Former Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Towers joins Gregg for their weekly conversation and some straight-up baseball talk.
💥THE WALK-OFF SLAM: Something has Zauney fired up, and you know he’s not holding back!Big bats. Big trades. Big opinions. It’s another packed edition of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74873426Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:25:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe Blue Jays’ offense is SURGING—but can they keep the bats hot when the games matter most?On this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Zauney and Mikey break down the latest from Toronto and around Major League Baseball. 🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: The...🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: The bats have come alive! What’s driving the Jays’ offensive surge, and can they keep it rolling down the stretch?
⚾ MLB TALK: Who came out on top at the trade deadline—and which teams missed their opportunity? Plus, Zauney and Mikey unveil their latest MLB Power Rankings.
🎙️ JOSH TOWERS: Former Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Towers joins Gregg for their weekly conversation and some straight-up baseball talk.
💥THE WALK-OFF SLAM: Something has Zauney fired up, and you know he’s not holding back!Big bats. Big trades. Big opinions. It’s another packed edition of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun!]]>3124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-17-blue-jays-final-stretch-jesus-sanchez-mlb-power-rankings--74723000🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: What’s the story with Jesús Sánchez? How are the Jays looking over the past two weeks, and what does the remaining schedule mean for Toronto’s playoff hopes?
🎙️ JOSH TOWERS JOINS ZAUNEY: Former Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Towers returns for their weekly baseball conversation. 
⚾ MLB POWER RANKINGS: Who’s rising, who’s falling, and why are the Philadelphia Phillies playing some of the best baseball in the league?
💥 THE WALK-OFF SLAM: Zauney has plenty on his mind—and you know he’s not holding back! It’s unfiltered baseball talk, strong opinions and plenty of Manalyst energy on The Brushback with Gregg Zaun!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74723000Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe Jays are heading into the final stretch of the season, and Zauney & Mikey are breaking it all down! 🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: What’s the story with Jesús Sánchez? How are the Jays looking over the past two weeks, and what does the remaining schedule...🔵⚪ BLUE JAYS TALK: What’s the story with Jesús Sánchez? How are the Jays looking over the past two weeks, and what does the remaining schedule mean for Toronto’s playoff hopes?
🎙️ JOSH TOWERS JOINS ZAUNEY: Former Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Towers returns for their weekly baseball conversation. 
⚾ MLB POWER RANKINGS: Who’s rising, who’s falling, and why are the Philadelphia Phillies playing some of the best baseball in the league?
💥 THE WALK-OFF SLAM: Zauney has plenty on his mind—and you know he’s not holding back! It’s unfiltered baseball talk, strong opinions and plenty of Manalyst energy on The Brushback with Gregg Zaun!]]>2917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-16-what-s-up-with-vladdy-josh-towers-joins-the-brushback-mlb-playoff-format-debate--74412735🎙️ Josh Towers Interview
🔥 MLB Playoff Format Debate
💥 The Walk-Off Slam The Brushback with Gregg Zaun — unfiltered baseball talk, only on Sauga960AM!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74412735Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe Jays are playing great baseball—but what’s going on with Vladdy? Gregg Zaun and Mikey break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays, before Zauney sits down with former Jays starter Josh Towers. Plus, The Manalyst gives his unfiltered take on...🎙️ Josh Towers Interview
🔥 MLB Playoff Format Debate
💥 The Walk-Off Slam The Brushback with Gregg Zaun — unfiltered baseball talk, only on Sauga960AM!]]>3112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-15-blue-jays-playoff-push-mlb-pennant-races-josh-towers--73915000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915000Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:25:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe playoff race is heating up, and The Manalyst Gregg Zaun has plenty to say! Zauney and Mikey break down the Blue Jays’ chances of grabbing the final Wild Card spot, examine the hottest pennant races around MLB, and debate which teams are built to...3080falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-14-blue-jays-trade-deadline-report-card-mlb-winners-losers-zaun-s-playoff-predictions--73571276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73571276Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:25:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMGregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis break down the Blue Jays' moves at the MLB Trade Deadline, with Zauney giving his unfiltered analysis of every deal and grading GM Ross Atkins' performance. The guys also discuss the biggest winners and losers across...3092falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-13-trade-deadline-frenzy-blue-jays-rumours-tarik-skubal-sweepstakes-the-walk-off-slam--73264329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73264329Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun and co-host Mike Karafilidis dive into the biggest storylines ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.With less than a week until the deadline, the duo breaks down the latest Blue Jays rumours, discussing which...3431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-12-blue-jays-under-pressure-trade-deadline-decisions-the-manalyst-s-walk-off-slam--73126821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73126821Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:20:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun delivers the baseball truth with his trademark analysis, opinions, and no-filter perspective on the biggest stories across Major League Baseball.This week, Gregg and Mikey break down the state of the...3027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-11-the-brushback-special--73015715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73015715Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM3246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-10-dylan-cease-bo-bichette-s-return-the-manalyst-s-latest-rant--72892233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72892233Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun and Mikey Karafilidis break down the biggest stories from around Major League Baseball with analysis, opinions, and the unfiltered perspective fans have come to expect from “The Manalyst.”This episode...3053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-9-bieber-watch-power-rankings-the-manalyst--72776053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72776053Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, former MLB catcher and analyst Gregg Zaun joins Mikey for a fast-paced breakdown of everything happening across Major League Baseball.A major focus of the episode is the latest buzz around the Toronto Blue Jays,...3129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-8-blue-jays-bullpen-jamie-campbell-mlb-power-rankings--72566551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566551Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:20:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, former MLB catcher Gregg Zaun is joined by The Manalyst and Mike Karafilidis for a deep dive into the latest developments surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays. The panel discusses whether the Blue Jays'...3063falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-7-blue-jays-struggles-mlb-pressure-points-and-an-exclusive-chat-with-josh-towers--72481985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72481985Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:25:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball.The discussion focuses on key Jays questions, including George Springer’s...3011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-6-blue-jays-trade-buzz-mlb-power-rankings-the-walk-off-slam--72350407































]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72350407Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:20:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, former MLB catcher Gregg Zaun and co-host Mikey dive into the latest headlines surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays as trade speculation begins to heat up. From roster needs to potential moves, the duo...































]]>3211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-5-blue-jays-talk-mlb-roundup-doug-gilmour-interview--72212786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72212786Thu, 28 May 2026 21:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun and the crew bring another high-energy breakdown of everything happening across Major League Baseball and beyond. The Manalyst and Mikey dive into all things Toronto Blue Jays, including...3087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-4-lue-jays-breakdown-mlb-heat-check-the-walk-off-slam--72098783
The discussion focuses on what’s going wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the recent struggles of reliever Jeff Hoffman, and why the rest of the Blue Jays lineup needs to step up if the team wants to stay competitive.

In a special feature segment, “The Manalyst” sits down with retired Major League Baseball umpire Ted Barrett for an exclusive interview offering insight into officiating, pressure moments, and the evolving nature of the game.

Around Major League Baseball, the show checks in on standout performances and key storylines, including Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers.

And in the must-hear closing segment, Gregg delivers “The Walk Off Slam,” his signature weekly roast covering the biggest moments, hottest takes, and most talked-about plays in baseball.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72098783Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn today’s episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun on Sauga 960 AM, Gregg Zaun and Mikey dive into the latest struggles and storylines surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays. The discussion focuses on what’s going wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the...
The discussion focuses on what’s going wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the recent struggles of reliever Jeff Hoffman, and why the rest of the Blue Jays lineup needs to step up if the team wants to stay competitive.

In a special feature segment, “The Manalyst” sits down with retired Major League Baseball umpire Ted Barrett for an exclusive interview offering insight into officiating, pressure moments, and the evolving nature of the game.

Around Major League Baseball, the show checks in on standout performances and key storylines, including Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers.

And in the must-hear closing segment, Gregg delivers “The Walk Off Slam,” his signature weekly roast covering the biggest moments, hottest takes, and most talked-about plays in baseball.]]>3115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-3-kevin-pillar-interview-bo-bichette-breakdown--72006505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72006505Thu, 14 May 2026 21:20:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn this episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, “The Manalyst” Gregg Zaun and Mikey deliver another packed week of baseball talk. Gregg sits down with former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin “Superman” Pillar for an in-depth conversation on his...3050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-2-j-p-ricciardi-interview-blue-jays-breakdown--71908674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71908674Thu, 07 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn today’s episode of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg “The Manalyst” Zaun and Mikey deliver a full slate of Blue Jays and MLB analysis. The show breaks down Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and asks whether he can maintain his recent strong...3037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brushback-episode-1-bullpen-heat-mlb-firings-no-filter-baseball--71792546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71792546Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOn the inaugural edition of The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Mikey welcomes “The Manalyst” back to the GTA airwaves for sharp, unfiltered baseball talk. Zaun kicks things off by sharing what he’s been up to before diving into weekly coverage of the...3178falsefull