The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs following the MLB trade deadline deal that sent Kevin Gausman to Chicago. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards are joined by Cubs reporter Tony Andracki to revisit the trade, discuss what Gausman brings to Chicago’s rotation, break down what the Cubs gave up and examine what the Blue Jays received in return. They also preview the August 6 matchup between Toronto and Chicago and discuss the direction of both organizations following the deadline.
Dan and Cabbie also recap the Blue Jays’ series win over the Houston Astros, debate whether Toronto can remain in the MLB playoff race and discuss the latest surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Plus, they break down what’s happening with Gavin McKenna and the Toronto Maple Leafs before looking ahead to the NFL Hall of Fame Game and the return of NFL preseason football.
0:45 INTRO
1:45 Blue Jays take the series in Houston
5:15 Toronto’s playoff hopes are decided in the next 2 weeks
9:45 Blue Jays chances rest on Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s bat
15:30 Positives in Toronto’s 5-4 win
17:20 Chicago writer Tony Andracki is here!
18:00 First Impressions of Kevin Gausman in Chicago
19:45 Kevin Gausman’s reputation around baseball
21:50 Pete Crow Armstrong’s MVP Case
23:50 Are The Dodgers Beatable?
27:15 Prospects in Kevin Gausman trade
29:45 Vladimir Guerrero Jr + Cal Raleigh’s falloff
33:00 Kevin Gausman’s comments about Toronto
42:40 9-9-9 Challenge
44:00 Upcoming “Surprise” and “Disappointing” NFL Teams in 2026
46:00 Surprise Team Cincinnati Bengals
47:30 Surprise Team Atlanta Falcons
50:30 Disappointing Team New England Patriots
53:15 Disappointing Team Chicago Bears
56:50 Championship Draft (4 Majors)
1:16:30 ProLine Picks - Dylan Cease + TOR/CHC over 7.5 runs
1:18:30 Viral sensation relief pitcher Jefry Yan
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