The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Blue Jays Radio Crew Say Goodbye To Listeners After Dismal Season

**Posted by RadioActive** September 29, 2024 5:45 pm

There was a lot of misty nostalgia on the Fan 590 Sunday, as the final Blue Jays game of the year aired for the last time in 2024. Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux took the unusual step of reading listener texts as the ball game proceeded, thanking them for their time in tuning in the broadcast.

The pair also thanked each other, complimenting the professionalism they displayed during what must have been a very tough year. It's unclear whether they'll make any more appearances this year in regards to baseball play-by-play for the playoffs, but it's doubtful. My guess is Rogers will simply take the U.S. feed so it doesn't cost them anything. That is, if there's no Leafs game that would take priority.

I wonder how much damage this terrible season did for their ratings. Tough to listen to a three hour game when the team has nothing to play for and loses so often. Which they did again for the last time on Sunday. Final score for game 162: Marlins 3, Blue Jays 1. And in typical fashion, it ended on a strike-out!

It's going to be a long winter!

**Posted by Muffaraw Joe** September 29, 2024 6:05 pm

We finished 74-88 and lost all but 1 game over the past 10+ games. Personally, I like the offseason for the deals and moves, you are right RA, it is a long time until pitchers and catchers report.

Also of note, is this the last year for Buck as a broadcaster? I do like Caleb Joseph and Madison too.

Let's hope we make some smart moves, I like the kids and with some veteran presence, good things can happen

On the down side, no more Loonie Hot Dog Nights and or 50/50 draws until next April!

**Posted by RadioAaron** September 29, 2024 6:19 pm

RadioActive wrote:
I wonder how much damage this terrible season did for their ratings. Tough to listen to a three hour game when the team has nothing to play for and loses so often.

They're not really measurable.

**Posted by laffin** September 29, 2024 6:52 pm

Ben Shulman and Chris Leroux are a great team, no more Madison Shipman puleese!

**Posted by peter** September 30, 2024 6:51 am

The Fan590 never airs the playoffs if the Jays aren't in it. "misty nostalgia"..hardly. Thought you were listening to Roy Green??

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**Posted by RadioActive** September 30, 2024 7:01 am

Enough already. You have now officially peter-ed out.

**Posted by Shorty Wave** September 30, 2024 8:40 am

A rotten end to a rotten season and I can’t help but feel they traded off too much of their talent, like Kikuchi, however I don’t mind Madison Shipman, she seems to know her stuff.

**Posted by Saul** September 30, 2024 8:57 am

RadioActive wrote:
Enough already. You have now officially peter-ed out.

**Posted by Tq345** September 30, 2024 9:11 am

Muffaraw Joe wrote:
Also of note, is this the last year for Buck as a broadcaster? I do like Caleb Joseph and Madison too.

According to yesterday's TV broadcast, Dan and Buck both indicated that they would be back next season.

I'm pleased about that. I think they do a fine job.

**Posted by paterson1** September 30, 2024 9:19 am

Tq345 wrote:
Muffaraw Joe wrote:
Also of note, is this the last year for Buck as a broadcaster? I do like Caleb Joseph and Madison too.
According to yesterday's TV broadcast, Dan and Buck both indicated that they would be back next season.

I'm pleased about that. I think they do a fine job.

I didn't listen to the radio coverage this year at all, but I agree that both Dan and Buck are really good on air and work well together. In fact kudos to the whole Rogers baseball crew who do an excellent job covering the games. TV camerawork and sound quality at the Rogers Centre games, first rate.

Last edited by paterson1 (September 30, 2024 9:57 am)