The Toronto Blue Jays escaped New York with a crucial series split against the Yankees, powered by strong performances from Trey Yesavage, Spencer Miles, and a dominant bullpen effort. Now the focus shifts back to Toronto as the Jays prepare for a big matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees, discuss George Springer's recent struggles and what they could mean moving forward, react to the surprising Jose Berrios Tommy John surgery news and its impact on the rotation, examine Alejandro Kirk's growing importance to the team, and take an early look at which MLB teams could become sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

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INDEX:

0:00 Intro

1:35 Habs-Sabres NHL Series Wrap

3:26 Jays-Yankees Series Discussion

6:33 Jeff Hoffman rollercoaster

8:09 Preview of homestand: Pirates & Marlins

10:32 State of the Jays rotation

14:58 Mystery that is Jose Berrios

23:11 Are IL starters Bieber, Scherzer the answer

24:13 Adios Eric Lauer

25:18 Projecting a '28 Jays rotation

28:50 Springer is not a leadoff man anymore

33:00 Deciphering Jays lineup conundrum

37:24 The need for Alejandro Kirk

40:12 Barger and the outfield woes

41:36 The need for two winning streaks

43:33 Chances of current playoff teams

46:19 Astros and others as sellers at the deadline

48:26 Mets give Gary Carter's number away and other MLB News

53:04 Ironbacks update and EP wrapup

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