Toronto Blue Jays baseball returns on Friday!

Justin and Patrick kick off the year by previewing the roster, discussing the news of John Schneider and Ross Atkins being extended, and offer up SPICY predictions.

Who leads the pitching staff in strikeouts?

How many home runs will Kazuma Okamoto hit?

Who is the most likely to be DFA or traded?

Buck Martinez will be the first player inducted into the new Blue Jays Hall of Excellence later this summer!

Justin and Patrick return to discuss the announcement, who they would induct next, and provide updates on the injuries that continue to impact the starting rotation.

To celebrate the 400th episode of Bat Flips and Maple Dips, Justin and Patrick are joined by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com from Spring Training.

The guys talk with Keegan about the big storylines in camp, who has stood out, and what the current injury situations mean for the organization's depth.

Justin and Patrick wrap up with a game of Real or Not Real and some mail!

Thanks to all who have listened to any of the first 400 episodes!

Justin and Patrick return to discuss ice cream, World Baseball Classic, and Blue Jays spring training performances that have us intrigued.

Eloy Jimenez continues to hit, Charles McAdoo and Josh Kasevich are poised for big years, and Daulton Varsho is slugging.

Canada kicks off the WBC against Columbia today! Vladdy and the Dominican Republic are off to a good start, the United States thumped Brazil, and Japan is hitting home runs all over the place.

With Max Scherzer back in the fold for another run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick discuss what the implications of the signing are for the rest of the arms vying for innings in the rotation.

What will Trey Yesavage's workload be?

How will Eric Lauer be deployed?

What happens when Shane Bieber is ready to go?

The guys also review how the first week of Grapefruit League action has gone and highlight a few of the players competing in camp.

Justin and Patrick return for the first episode since Grapefruit League action began.

The guys discuss the passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski and his home run in the 1960 World Series.

Justin provides updates on Shane Bieber and Yimi Garcia before the guys highlight four players they are keyed in on this spring as the Blue Jays ramp up.

Spring Training has officially begun!

Justin and Patrick return to discuss news from the first few days of camp.

The Blue Jays and Astros swapped Joey Loperfido for Jesus Sanchez, Kazuma Okamoto is "very manly", Bowden Francis had surgery, and Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL.

What are the iternal competitions to watch?

After 44 years in the Blue Jays organization as a player, manager, and broadcaster, Buck Martinez has announced his retirement.

Justin and Patrick discuss his legendary career, how much he means to Blue Jays fans, and how he needs to immediately be put up on the Level of Excellence.

The guys go over Canada's World Baseball Classic roster and discuss the potential for a 2nd place finish in Pool A.