Jan 8, 2026
Guest: Former Blue Jays all-star slugger Justin Smoak
This week in Deep Left Field, we find out about the Blue Jays' new free-agent acquisition, Kazuma Okamoto, from someone who played with him.
Justin Smoak, a five-year Jay and an all-star in 2017, when he hit 38 home runs, played his final professional season in Japan...
Jan 5, 2026
In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we take an in-depth look at the Blue Jays first real foray into the Pacific Rim, the signing of six-time NPB all-star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million (US) contract.
Who is Okamoto and what does he bring? How does his signing affect the Jays' roster - who goes...
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
Guest: Dave Bidini, Renaissance Man
With the holidays upon us, we brought the biggest baseball romantic we know into Deep Left Field to talk about the magic that was the Blue Jays' 2025 season.
Dave Bidini - author of multiple books including "Baseballissimo," publisher of the West End Phoenix, Toronto Star contributor...
Dec 18, 2025
Guests: New Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce, former Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson
This week in Deep Left Field, we meet Cody Ponce, the right-hander the Jays signed earlier this month who is coming off the greatest season ever pitched in the Korea Baseball Organization.
Ponce was introduced to the Toronto media...