South Of The 6ix: Toronto Blue Jays & Toronto Raptors

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview History has been made as the Toronto Raptors have finished as the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. Not only have they made history in terms of seeding, but also in regards to their win total, as they have (currently) garnered 59 wins; one game and win away from hitting the unpredictable 60 win mark. What an amazing and special time to be a Toronto Raptors fan! However, there are still many questions that are left unresolved within the collective minds of the Raptors' fanbase. Historically, the Raptors have not performed as well as we would like them to, but they haven't played nearly as awful as the U.S. media would like you to think. Is this the year that everything falls into place and they finally do the unthinkable and reach the NBA Finals? To preview the Raptors in the Playoffs, our very own Adam Corsair hosts this special ROUND TABLE discussion with an incredible group of guests. Joining Adam is cohost of the very first all-female led Raptors podcast - The

Weekly Toronto Blue Jays Review/Preview The Jays started the regular season on a high note by taking 2 out of the 4 games against the Yankees, and 2 out of the 3 games against the White Sox. For the first time since 2016, the team is above .500 and despite concerns with the arm of Josh Donaldson, the team is looking pretty good! Joining host Adam Corsair to discuss what has transpired over the course of the first 7 games is good friend Ryan DiFrancesco of Jays Droppings and Blue Jays Nation! Ryan and Adam discuss topics such as our impressions with the starting five the first time through the rotation; the 2-on-1-off schedule for Russell Martin and Devon Travis; the crazy play from Curtis Granderson on Wednesday night against Chicago; the state of Josh Donladson; our predictions for the upcoming two series against Texas and Baltimore; and your Twitter questions! It's a Blue Jays discussion you won't want to miss! Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanDifrancesco & @JDroppings  Visit Ryan's Work: http://www.jaysdroppin

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors were on the receiving end of a devastating loss this past Saturday evening in Boston, cutting their lead of 1st in the East to just 2 games. With the Celtics creeping up on the Raptors, and with the team starting to slow down a bit, it's fair to wonder just what happened to the dominate North that we're familiar with. What is up with CJ Miles' poor March? Are DeMar's personal issues interfering with his play on the court? Has OG hit the rookie wall? And what will it take for the Raptors to solidify that number one seed? To unpack these topics, host Adam Corsair is joined by the co-host of the Hash Tag Raptors Podcast as well as a writer for Hash Tag Basketball, frequent guest - Jordan Kligman. Jordan and Adam dive deep into the aforementioned topics, as well as others such as whether or not the American media is now justified with their slander; whether or not the Raptors should purposely fall to 2nd if the Cavs fall to 4th; their 5 most important Raptor playe

Special ROUND TABLE Blue Jays Season Preview! The regular season for the Toronto Blue Jays has finally arrived, closing Spring Training with a mammoth home run from what looks to be the brightest star in the Jays' future - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the spring giving us fans ups & downs, set-backs & bounce-backs, half-hearted yet optimistic predictions, and expectations of mediocrity, there's a whole lot to process and to organize. Thankfully, we have a Round Table to do that. Joining host Adam Corsair is a fantastic group of baseball minds in freelance writer & die-hard Blue Jays fan - Curtis Panke, staff writer for Jays Journal - Brendan Panikkar, and host of the Waterboy Report Uncut Podcast and the Waterboy Report YouTube show, Luca Rosano to discuss all things Blue Jays! The group breaks down the most pressing issues that are on the forefront of fans' minds, such as the importance of the newly acquired depth and how it separates this year's team from previous years', how the Jays measure to the rest of t

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors have seemingly hit a lull in their amazing season, yet still find themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference. With a decent lead over the Boston Celtics and a more than decent lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, there's really no reason for fans to hit the panic button. However, we'd be fooling ourselves if we didn't at least address the woes that the team is experiencing, but will more than likely overcome. We're going to do that on this episode. Join host Adam Corsair and special guest Marshall Auerback as they discuss all the recent issues and highlights surrounding the Raptors. Marshall and Adam talk about the perception from the American media as a result of the devastating losses at the hands of the Thunder and Cavs, who we'd ideally like to face in the first round of the playoffs, which player needs to have a solid end to the regular season to carry into the playoffs, predicting the games this week, and so much more! It's a Raptors show that you won

Weekly Toronto Blue Jays Podcast Spring Training is just about finished up and the regular season is just around the corner. There certainly isn't a lack of content and conversation surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays. With so many other teams amping up their lineups, it's difficult to gauge just how the Jays will finish the year. Are they playoff contenders? Are they Wild Card contenders, at best? Or are they even contenders at all? How should the Front Office go about sparking interest to the casual fan if the team is projected to be mediocre? To explore these and other topics, host Adam Corsair is joined by journalist and musician Chris Henderson of Jays Journal! Chris and Adam break down all the latest regarding the Blue Jays, such as the optics of the team, the importance of depth, the impact of the injuries, and of course - the dreaded Josh Donaldson debate. It's a Blue Jays show that you won't want to miss! Follow Chris Henderson on Twitter: @Baseball4Brains Visit Craig's work: https://jaysjournal.com/au

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors' 11 game win streak was snapped at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder this past weekend, making the journey to 12 straight wins seem like an impossible task. Although many fans will blame the poor officiating for the reason the Raptors lost, it's important to note that the team did a lot of things on their own to lose that game. However, not all is lost as the Raptors are still the Number 1 team in the Eastern Conference, and are still 5 games ahead of the Number 2 seeded Boston Celtics. They have a tough schedule ahead and the Raptors ought to use their acquired frustration towards winning their upcoming games. Joining host Adam Corsair to discuss these and other topics is Demar Grant of Tip of the Tower - part of the FanSided Network. Demar and Adam break down all the latest happenings surrounding the Raptors including the importance of resting some of the main players on the roster, what the Raptors need to do in order to gain respect from the US media,

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors have a strong lead over the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference; leading by 3.5 games, and 10.5 games ahead of the Pacers (NOT Cleveland). They are starting to build momentum in terms of their recognition in the United States, being ranked No. 1 in both NBA.com and CBS' Power Rankings, an outstanding article by Zach Lowe on ESPN, and ranked No. 3 on ESPN's Power Rankings as well. The stage couldn't be set any better. Joining host Adam Corsair for this special episode is the "Entertaining & Sexy" Peter Kaye of Life In Repeat. Peter and Adam breakdown all the things that have been going down with the Raptors as of late, including: The aforementioned importance of the media recognition for the team, Norman Powell beginning to gain more confidence, the impact of OG Anunoby's injury and how fortunate the Raptors are to have the depth to mitigate his absence, the importance of securing the No. 1 seed in the East, what their biggest Playoff ob

Toronto Blue Jays Talk The Blue Jays Spring Training is well underway, with a lot of injury concerns surrounding them. Troy Tulowitzki remains a question-mark for the team to start the season, as well as Marcus Stroman. Stroman, to his credit, did begin throwing and the Jays seem to be taking a cautious approach in terms of his rehab. Yet, injuries aside, the Jays seem to have the depth - both within the big league and minor leagues - to mitigate these concerns. Moreover, they aren't done making moves as they acquired veteran pitcher, Tyler Clippard. To discuss these and other topics, host Adam Corsair is joined by Craig Borden of Jays Journal and the host of the Jays Bird Watching Gamecast! Craig and Adam break down the importance of depth down the pipeline for the Jays, the importance of consistency from Kevin Pillar, how vital it is to be patient with Stroman's recovery, and much more! It's a Blue Jays show that you won't want to miss! Follow Craig Borden on Twitter & Instagram: @Craigers1221  Visit Craig'

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors are STILL first place in the Eastern Conference, with a 2 game lead over the Boston Celtics and a 9 game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With a seemingly less strenuous schedule to close the season compared to the first half of the year, there's plenty of reason for optimism that the team can hold on to the top spot and cruise into the Playoffs with an easy first round. Moreover, it's quite possible that the Raptors could win 60 games for the first time in franchise history, which would add on to the enormous amount of success that has already been achieved. Joining host Adam Corsair is Raptors die-hard fan, Abigail Amartey, to discuss the Raptors' success as well as some questions marks for their playoff run. Topics include: Malcolm Miller starting in place of OG Anunoby instead of Norman Powell. What does this mean for coach Dwane Casey's confidence in Norm not just for the near-term, but for the Playoffs as well?; The importance of winning Game 1 of any

Weekly Toronto Blue Jays Talk! The Blue Jays are in the initial stages of their Spring Training games, and already they are dealing with some question marks. From Marcus Stroman, to Troy Tulowitzki, to Joe Biagini in the pen or in the rotation, it seems as though the Jays may start the year in a less than ideal situation. On the flip side, Devon Travis seems to have made a full recovery and is ready to have a massive bounce back year for the team. Travis has yet to play a full season with the Jays, but is eager to prove his worth as a top of the lineup spark-plug that has been missing for quite some time. Moreover, Kendrys Moraes is looking to have a resurgence after the expectations of filling the shoes of Edwin have somewhat subsided. Can he be the power hitter that he was in Kansas City? He has to prove that he can, as this year will be vital. To examine these and other topics, host Adam Corsair has guest Curtis Panke join to talk all things Blue Jays. They dive deep into the latest happenings and then som

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview The Raptors still remain at the top of the Eastern Conference, but the lead is getting slimmer at just a half of a game. However, recently the Cavaliers have slowed down losing two of their last three since the end of the All-Star Break and seemingly falling back to form. With this said, it's important to analyze where the Raptors stand in the NBA Playoff race and what they need to work on to improve their chances of doing the impossible: reaching the NBA Finals. Joining host Adam Corsair is Jordan Kligman of Hash Tag Basketball and the host of the Hash Tag Raptors Podcast! Jordan and Adam dive deep into the topics surrounding the Raptors such as OG Anunoby's recent struggles and where he fits in with the team's playoff plans; why no buy-out candidates will make sense for the team; why the Raptors are having difficulty closing games and how they can improve this aspect of their game; answering your Twitter questions and predicting the upcoming games! It's a Raptors show t

The FIRST Toronto Blue Jays Show of 2018! The Blue Jays have had a busy, yet unsexy off-season that has transformed this team that fans may be unfamiliar with. They've acquired Aledmys Diaz, Yangervis Solarte, Randal Grichuk, Curtis Granderson, and Jaime Garcia to raise the floor for the Jays in hopes to propel them into a post-season run. However, there are a lot of familiar faces that are back with the team such as Marco Estrada, JA Happ, Aaron Sanchez, Kevin Pillar, Justin Smoak, Marcus Stroman, and Josh Donaldson. In short, this is a much different team than last season's, and it's one that has a lot to be encouraged with. Yet, like any season, there's no shortage of controversy and debate. Is Joe Biagini better off in the bullpen or stretched out as a starter in AAA Buffalo? Is there a damaged relationship between Marcus Stroman and Blue Jays management as a result of his arbitration hearings and what was said during that time? Is the disconnect between management and Josh Donaldson in regards to a contr

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors head into the All-Star break as the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. Not only that, but they have a comfortable lead ahead of the Boston Celtics for the spot as they are ahead by two games. It's hard to find anything wrong or any room for improvement for this squad, thereby making this the absolute best Raptors team that the franchise has ever seen. However, this does not stop the media from stating that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the "team to beat" in the East, as they have added some significant pieces - as well as rid themselves of some - and are fighting to reclaim that title of top seeded team in the Eastern Conference. How do they match up with the Raptors? Is this new Cleveland team a flash in the pan or is the media justified in calling them the best team in the East? Joining host Adam Corsair is Craig Oliver of Hash Tag Basketball and co-host of the Hash Tag Raptors Podcast. Craig and Adam ta

Toronto Raptors Weekly Review/Preview The Raptors are the Number 1 team in the NBA Eastern Conference. Not the Celtics. Not the Cavaliers. YOUR Toronto Raptors are the owners of the top team in the East. But does this mean that they are the team to beat now? Or, with the recent additions that Cleveland has made, will they suddenly reclaim supremacy and find their way back to the NBA Finals? Host Adam Corsair and guest DeMar Grant examine these and other topics. They talk extensively about the Raptors' rise in the East, We The Bench, what the recent additions at the trade deadline mean for the Cavs, the significance of the Celtics standing pat, whether it's a good idea for Vince Carter to return as well as other waiver candidates, and life as a Toronto fan in New England. It's a Raptors discussion you do not want to miss! Follow DeMar on Twitter: @DeMarJGrant Visit DeMar's work: https://tipofthetower.com/author/dgrant/ Follow host Adam Corsair on Twitter: @ACorsair21 Follow South of the 6ix on Twitter & InstaG

Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview As the trade deadline approaches, it serves best to see exactly where the Raptors are in terms of their strengths, as well as their weaknesses. The team is seeing welcomed success in the form of Jonas Valanciunas, DeMar DeRozan, and Kyle Lowry; not to mention the fact that the bench unit has been absolutely stellar in their task of keeping the intensity at its maximum level while the starting unit rests. Players like Fred VanVleet, Delon Wright, Jakob Poeltl, and Pascal Siakam have been unbelievable and consists of arguably the best bench in the entire NBA. With a small flash from Norman Powell, it seems the team, as a whole, is rounding into form. To explore these and other topics are host Adam Corsair and first-time guest, Craig Oliver of Hash Tag Basketball and the co-host of the Hashtag Raptors Podcast. Craig and Adam break down the Raptors' position in the East, their chances against Boston to close out the season, Cleveland's collapse (ostensibly), a Raptors/Celtics

Join us for our weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview! The Raptors are very close to achieving their goal that they set out for this season: attaining the number one seed in the East. As of Monday 1/29, Boston stands just a single game ahead of them, and the time for the Raptors to capitalize is now. In the process of doing so, the news reel has been swirling, providing a boatload of content for Raptors fans to discuss. For instance, what is wrong with Norman Powell and why has he been ghost? The rise of Jonas Valanciunas is being witnessed and it a sight to see! Kyle Lowry has been voted in as an All-Star Reserve and will play on the same team as his everyday teammate, DeMar DeRozan. On the flip side, Dwane Casey has been granted the honors to coach the opposing All-Star team; the first time in his career. The Raptors youth was snubbed of any additions to the Rising Stars Challenge during the All-Star Weekend. And lastly, the mainstream media seems to believe that Celtics/Warriors is a lock for the NBA Final

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Weekly Toronto Raptors Review/Preview We have finally reached the numeric halfway point of the season! There is a large amount of data, stats, and information we have to reflect on since the start of the season, but it mostly indicates that this is - by far - the best Toronto Raptors team that the franchise has ever seen. With DeMar DeRozan breaking franchise records, the bench being an extremely important asset for the team, the new style of play becoming more and more comfortable, it's hard to see any downfalls within this team. Top all of that with the uplifting games against Cleveland and Golden State, it's certainly a great time to be a Raptors fan! To explore the halfway point, Adam Corsair (@ACorsair21) hosts this special ROUND TABLE discussion with guests Zharita May (@zharitamay) of The Post Up (@thepostupdotnet), Curtis Panke (@C_Panke) of Tip of the Tower, and Mr. Reliable himself - Peter Kaye of Life In Repeat thoroughly unpack these and other topics regarding the team. We reflect on the season th

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