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500 Level: A Blue Jays Podcast

500 Level: A Blue Jays Podcast

Episode 70: 2026 Trade Deadline

Aug 5, 2026 · 35 min · 10 segments

After what was a very active MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays come out in a weird spot. Welcome to the team Jose Soriano & prospects. Goodbye Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman, and Daulton Varsho. Hudson…

After what was a very active MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays come out in a weird spot. Welcome to the team Jose Soriano & prospects. Goodbye Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman, and Daulton Varsho. Hudson was devastated by the news of his favourite player Daulton Varsho being traded away. Play ordinary :(

After what was a very active MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays come out in a weird spot. Welcome to the team Jose Soriano & prospects. Goodbye Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman, and Daulton Varsho. Hudson…

Speakers: MishaHostHudsonHost

Top entities: Kevin Gausman×26 Toronto Blue Jays×26 Daulton Varsho×15 New York Yankees×8 Los Angeles Dodgers×11

Welcome to the 500 Level Podcast0:00 – 0:21

M

MishaHost

0:00

[singing] Every time the moon shines, I become alive.

M

MishaHost

0:09

Yeah.

M

MishaHost

0:10

And every time

H

HudsonHost

0:12

And welcome back to episode of the 500 Level Podcast -

M

MishaHost

0:16

I become alive

H

HudsonHost

0:16

... home of your 6.6% playoff odds Toronto Blue Jays.

M

MishaHost

0:21

Yeah.

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Kevin GausmanPersonChicago Cubs pitcher
99%26 mentions
Toronto Blue JaysSports TeamBaseball team
98%26 mentions
Daulton VarshoPersonHouston Astros outfielder
96%15 mentions
New York YankeesSports TeamBaseball team
95%8 mentions
Los Angeles DodgersSports TeamBaseball team
93%11 mentions
José SorianoPersonDominican baseball player
92%11 mentions
Adley RutschmanPersonBoston Red Sox catcher
90%5 mentions
Boston Red SoxSports TeamBaseball team
89%10 mentions
Jameson TaillonPersonToronto Blue Jays pitcher
88%3 mentions
Addison BargerPersonToronto Blue Jays outfielder
86%7 mentions
George SpringerPersonToronto Blue Jays outfielder
85%3 mentions
Colorado RockiesSports TeamBaseball team
83%2 mentions
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.PersonToronto Blue Jays first baseman and infielder
82%4 mentions
World SeriesEntityChampionship
80%6 mentions
Jeff HoffmanPersonToronto Blue Jays pitcher
79%4 mentions
Detroit TigersSports TeamBaseball team
77%3 mentions
Tampa Bay RaysSports TeamBaseball team
76%6 mentions
Spencer MilesPersonAmerican baseball player
74%1 mention
MLBSports OrganizationBaseball league
73%2 mentions
Arjun NimmalaPersonAmerican baseball player
71%1 mention
LaTroy HawkinsPersonAmerican coach
70%3 mentions
New York MetsSports TeamBaseball team
68%4 mentions
Cristopher SanchezPersonPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher
67%2 mentions
Dylan CeasePersonToronto Blue Jays pitcher
65%6 mentions
Gunnar HendersonPersonBaltimore Orioles shortstop
64%1 mention
Baltimore OriolesSports TeamBaseball team
63%4 mentions
Los Angeles AngelsSports TeamBaseball team
61%2 mentions
Max ScherzerPersonToronto Blue Jays pitcher
60%4 mentions
John KingPersonSt. Louis Cardinals pitcher
58%1 mention
Tarik SkubalPersonLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher
57%1 mention
Milwaukee BrewersSports TeamBaseball team
55%4 mentions
Gold Glove AwardEntityAward
54%1 mention
Nate PearsonPersonChicago Cubs pitcher
52%2 mentions
TorontoCityCity in Ontario, Canada
51%3 mentions
San Francisco GiantsSports TeamBaseball team
49%3 mentions
Gabriel MorenoPersonArizona Diamondbacks catcher
48%2 mentions
Mike TroutPersonLos Angeles Angels center fielder and designated hitter
46%3 mentions
Ricky TiedemannPersonAmerican baseball player
45%2 mentions
Louis VarlandPersonToronto Blue Jays pitcher
43%2 mentions
Minnesota TwinsSports TeamBaseball team
42%4 mentions
Pete WalkerPersonAmerican baseball coach
40%1 mention
Jesús SánchezPersonToronto Blue Jays right fielder
39%2 mentions
Austin MartinPersonMinnesota Twins outfielder
38%2 mentions
Anthony SantanderPersonToronto Blue Jays right fielder
36%2 mentions
Cy Young AwardEntityAward
35%3 mentions
Texas RangersSports TeamBaseball team
33%1 mention
Tommy John surgeryEntity
32%1 mention
Alek ManoahPersonLos Angeles Angels pitcher
30%1 mention
San DiegoCityCity in California
29%1 mention
HoustonCityCity in Texas
27%1 mention

Prospect DevelopmentSports > Baseball > Team Management > Trade Strategy
StatisticsSports > Baseball > Player Analysis
Player DevelopmentSports > Baseball
Trade DeadlineSports > Baseball > Player Trades > Team Performance
Minor League SystemSports > Baseball > Player Development
Trade StrategySports > Baseball > Team Management
ProspectsSports > Baseball > Player Development > Minor League System
Team ManagementSports > Baseball
Team DynamicsSports > Baseball
Fan ReactionsSports > Baseball > Team Dynamics > Player Relationships
Player AnalysisSports > Baseball
Pitching PerformanceSports > Baseball > Player Analysis > Statistics
Player RelationshipsSports > Baseball > Team Dynamics
Player TradesSports > Baseball
Sports
BaseballSports
Team PerformanceSports > Baseball > Player Trades

Welcome to the 500 Level Podcast0:00 – 0:21

M

MishaHost

0:00

[singing] Every time the moon shines, I become alive.

M

MishaHost

0:09

Yeah.

M

MishaHost

0:10

And every time

H

HudsonHost

0:12

And welcome back to episode of the 500 Level Podcast -

M

MishaHost

0:16

I become alive

H

HudsonHost

0:16

... home of your 6.6% playoff odds Toronto Blue Jays.

M

MishaHost

0:21

Yeah.