Lindsay and Whit break down the Blue Jays' playoff push as Toronto fights for the final American League Wild Card spot. They discuss the team's tough loss in Sacramento, the remaining schedule, the outfield situation and the possibility of Anthony Santander returning to the lineup. Whit also weighs in on Aaron Judge's return and what his presence could mean for the Yankees and the Blue Jays' potential postseason path.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles joins the show to talk about his incredible rookie season, throwing 100 MPH in the big leagues for the first time, his journey back from Tommy John surgery and being selected by Toronto in the Rule 5 Draft. He also discusses pitching alongside Max Scherzer, clubhouse life, golf, basketball, rookie initiation and some of the conspiracy theories he talks about with his teammates.

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The Blue Jays are in the middle of a playoff push, and one of their most important bullpen pieces joins 6ix Inning Stretch! Mason Fluharty sits down with Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield to discuss his incredible workload, recovery routine, preparing to pitch on a moment’s notice and what it’s like to be one of the most frequently used relievers in Major League Baseball. He also opens up about the Blue Jays’ bullpen chemistry, getting fired up by the Rogers Centre crowd and handling the relentless chirping from opposing fans on the road.

Whit and Lindsay also discuss the Blue Jays’ wild-card competition, Buck Martinez receiving a Level of Excellence honour and Josh Naylor winning his second Tip O’Neill Award.

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Tyler Heineman returns to 6ix Inning Stretch for a conversation with Lindsay Dunn, this time as the show's first-ever guest co-host! The Angels catcher opens up about his time with the Blue Jays, what it was like being designated for assignment in June, his transition to playing for his hometown team, and why he believes he still has plenty left to give as he looks ahead to the rest of his MLB career. Heineman also shares some incredible stories about life around the Angels, including playing golf at Trout National, hanging out with teammates and getting deeper into the world of baseball card collecting.

We also check in on Dylan Cease's art being displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario and highlight Canadian pitcher Matt Wilkinson in this week's Canadian Player of the Week segment. Don't forget to subscribe for more Blue Jays news, interviews and baseball analysis.

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