Mike Wilner
TorontoStar
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Past articles by Mike:
Blue Jays stumble against Boston again after Alek Manoah hit by comebacker
Jays starter struggles after being hit, defence offers little help. → Read More
Jays waste five-hit night by Bo Bichette in walkoff loss to Red Sox
Bichette in lofty company after second five-hit performance in early going this season. → Read More
Jays pitchers Jordan Romano and Chris Bassitt, and White Sox reliever Kendall Graveman
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Jordan Romano in the first of his regular monthly appearances; check in with Chris Bassitt and catch up with Kendall Graveman → Read More
Blue Jays cruise to sweep of White Sox as focus shifts to George Springer’s health
X-rays on Springer’s hand were negative and he will be re-evaluated after Thursday’s off-day. → Read More
Jays Daulton Varsho and Erik Swanson, plus Jalani Morgan on Jackie Robinson and so much more
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Daulton Varsho and Erik Swanson about their first series at home as Blue Jays, beating the unbeaten Rays and getting ready for New York, and have a in-depth conversation with Jalani Morgan about Jackie Robinson Day and so much more → Read More
Dome opener star Kevin Kiermaier, plus Brandon Belt and Matthew Boyd
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Kevin Kiermaier about the incredible start to his Blue Jays career, including robbing a home run and hitting one himself in the home opener; and check in with Brandon Belt and Matthew Boyd → Read More
Blue Jays had an ugly first turn of the rotation. Don’t give up yet
It would have been better if Jays had started season 4-1 with five dazzling performances on mound, but we’re a long way from having serious concerns. → Read More
Blue Jays’ Yusei Kikuchi has something to prove — for real
After struggling in 2022, left-hander hopes to build on stellar spring as he takes mound against Kansas City for first start of regular season. → Read More
Jays Opening Day Extravaganza with Vladdy, Springer, Manoah, Romano and Jansen
We kick off our third year of the podcast by setting up the season with some of the most important players on the Jays' roster → Read More
Pat Tabler reflects on his Blue Jays days, plus new Jay Brandon Belt
This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner talks to Pat Tabler about his three decades as a Jays' player and broadcaster, and looks ahead to his new gig in Cleveland, and plays "Meet The New Guy" with two-time World Series champion Brandon Belt. → Read More
Team Canada’s Scott Mathieson, new Jay Chris Bassitt and former Jay Taijuan Walker
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Scott Mathieson in the aftermath of Canada's elimination from the World Baseball Classic by Mexico, play "Meet The New Guy" with Chris Bassitt, and chat with Taijuan Walker, a former Blue Jay who never got the chance to wear the uniform in Toronto. → Read More
After an ugly start, Canada had Britain at its mercy in World Baseball Classic opener
The Canadians overcame Cal Quantrill’s nightmare start by scoring in every inning in which they came to bat for an 18-8 victory in Phoenix, invoking the mercy rule. → Read More
Donnie Baseball, Team Canada’s Otto Lopez, and new Jay Erik Swanson
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to six-time all-star Don Mattingly about his new role as manager John Schneider's right-hand man, check in with Otto Lopez before he heads off to play for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and play "Get To Know The New Guy" with Erik Swanson → Read More
Throw the ball, hit the ball, catch the ball: Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, Daulton Varsho
This week, Deep Left Field continues its coverage of Jays' spring training as we catch up with Jays we’ll be hearing more from in the future → Read More
Cavan Biggio’s glove will travel with the Blue Jays, if his bat keeps up
Super-utility player is enjoying the mentorship of Victor Martinez and Don Mattingly. → Read More
Jays’ top prospect Ricky Tiedemann perfectly poised in his first spring appearance
The 20-year-old sets Tigers down in order in his inning of work, even if it took a while to recognize them. → Read More
James Click is an intriguing Blue Jays hire, but Ross Atkins has nothing to worry about
The addition of Click as VP of baseball strategy, after cutting ties with the Astros just days after winning the World Series, is quite a coup for the Jays. → Read More
Getting deep with Bo Bichette, plus life saver John Schneider and longest-serving Jay Tim Mayza
This week in Deep Left Field, we celebrate our 100th episode from Blue Jays Spring Training in Dunedin, Florida → Read More
Best buds Jordan Romano, Danny Jansen and Ryan Borucki discuss bonding as Blue Jays
This week in Deep Left Field, three best friends talk about their journey on the way to Toronto → Read More
Blue Jays' all-timer Jesse Barfield and discussing MLB’s baseballs
This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Jesse Barfield and dive into Major League Baseball's use of different baseballs → Read More