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Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner

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

Guest: Former Toronto Blue Jay and Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Ross Stripling
 
In our final episode of 2025 (or first of 2026, depending on when you listen), an old friend comes back to Deep Left Field for a long-overdue Long Toss With Ross segment.
 
Ross Stripling, who spent the majority of his nine-year major-league...


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...