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Mike Wilner

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Former voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, current Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast (you should subscribe). Loves stand-up comedy, ‘80s music and my two incredible kids!

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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

Thursday there’ll be a new episode of Deep Left Field to get you ready for the #MLB Winter Meetings!

What would you like to hear on that episode? Let me know while I still have time to book guests!

Also, check out this week’s episode talking #Bluejays and Dylan Cease with Gregor Chisholm and more!

01.12.2025 22:37 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

What the hell is 60 Minutes doing right now? Treating Polymarket as though it's some sort of high-minded thing that can actually predict future events as opposed to a gambling market.

01.12.2025 00:46 — 👍 29    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0

Heading over to TMLX21 shortly with @arlodesigns.bsky.social to say hi to @torontomike.com and all of his wonderful FOTMs. I’m sure Palma Pasta is rockin’! #SeeYaSoon

29.11.2025 18:11 — 👍 12    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Just go here: www.thestar.com/podcasts/dee...

Then click the blue "subscribe" button beside the Toronto Star banner. And thank you so much!

28.11.2025 20:53 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

If you can tear yourself away from an NFL Friday, why not check out the latest episode of Deep Left Field?

@gregorchisholm.bsky.social & I on #Bluejays pickup of Dylan Cease!

Canadian Baseball League commish Ted Kalnins!

Plus your thoughts and questions in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

28.11.2025 20:52 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

For all my nightowls and overseasers, here’s the new episode of Deep Left Field!!

@gregorchisholm.bsky.social & I talk about #Bluejays move to reel in Dylan Cease!

Canadian Baseball League commissioner Ted Kalnins joins me to talk about the rebrand!

Plus your thoughts at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

28.11.2025 06:11 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

Today’s new episode of Deep Left Field features me and @gregorchisholm.bsky.social talking about #Bluejays dive into the deep end with Dylan Cease!

Also, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commissioner Ted Kalnins and we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Listen here:

27.11.2025 21:23 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

Today’s new episode of Deep Left Field features me and @gregorchisholm.bsky.social talking about #Bluejays dive into the deep end with Dylan Cease!

Also, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commissioner Ted Kalnins and we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Listen here:

27.11.2025 21:23 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD!!!

My #Bluejays beat partner @gregorchisholm.bsky.social joins me to discuss the Dylan Cease signing, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commish Ted Kalnins & we open the deepleftfield@thestar.ca mailbag!

And happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!

27.11.2025 17:47 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Star columnists discuss Blue Jays big off-season signing of Dylan Cease, plus we open up the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-27 · 1h 13m

IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD!!!

My #Bluejays beat partner @gregorchisholm.bsky.social joins me to discuss the Dylan Cease signing, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commish Ted Kalnins & we open the deepleftfield@thestar.ca mailbag!

And happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!

27.11.2025 17:47 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Mike Wilner: What Blue Jays fans need to know about new addition Dylan Cease The starting pitcher has been one of the most sought-after hurlers in the game for a while now. Toronto landed him with a 7-year, $210-million deal.

HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!!

A new episode comes your way later today, in which @gregorchisholm.bsky.social joins me to talk about #Bluejays reeling in Dylan Cease, who I wrote about below.

Also, Canadian Baseball League commish Ted Kalnins and your thoughts in the mailbag!

Look for it soon!

27.11.2025 15:09 — 👍 17    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Just put Episode 318 of Deep Left Field to bed - you're gonna love it!

I talk to my #Bluejays beat partner @gregorchisholm.bsky.social about Dylan Cease and to Canadian Baseball League commish Ted Kalnins about the IBL rebrand. Plus, we open up the mailbag!

Look for it Thursday afternoon!

27.11.2025 05:52 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The first of your questions will be answered by the league's commissioner on Thursday's episode of Deep Left Field! As for the second, no, I don't believe the players will be unionized.

27.11.2025 05:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Sitting down to record Ep318 right now, which will feature @gregorchisholm.bsky.social & I talking about #Bluejays deal with Dylan Cease, as well as CBL commish Ted Kalnins on his league's transformation.

Last chance to have your voice heard at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

27.11.2025 04:58 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

The unknown is always more exciting.

27.11.2025 03:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's kind of dramatic.

27.11.2025 03:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! I thought so, too, but you never know.

27.11.2025 03:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

One can safely assume that Framber is off the table now.

27.11.2025 03:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Interesting note (well, that's really up to you):

Even assuming Dylan Cease gets $30 million in 2026, #Bluejays will be paying him and Trey Yesavage less than they paid Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer this past season.

27.11.2025 01:45 — 👍 49    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0

#Bluejays are getting an awfully good one. And along with this - Cease has never missed a start since debuting in July, 2019.

26.11.2025 23:43 — 👍 70    🔁 7    💬 6    📌 0

You'd rather Mr. Rogers keep the money?

26.11.2025 23:33 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

#Bluejays don't give a damn about U.S. Thanksgiving. As it should be.

26.11.2025 23:27 — 👍 75    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Well, this is quite something. #Bluejays

26.11.2025 23:24 — 👍 54    🔁 10    💬 9    📌 1

I’m opening up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.com for the next episode of Deep Left Field, which is recording tonight!

Got any #Bluejays questions, thoughts, comments or anecdotes? Hit me up!

Stories about the former Intercounty League are welcome, too!

26.11.2025 21:36 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Mike Wilner: Intercounty Baseball League goes to next level with major change on the way following record season Established in 1919, the nine-team semi-pro league that includes the Toronto Maple Leafs is changing its name and going fully professional.

Just finished a great conversation with Ted Kalnins, the commissioner of the newly-renamed Canadian Baseball League (formerly Intercounty Baseball League) that will be on tomorrow's new episode of Deep Left Field!

26.11.2025 18:54 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Just love the @bluejays.com so much I had to talk about them !!!

25.11.2025 16:32 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We speak to some Canadian stars of the stage and screen about the Jays' magical 2025 run and what's to come Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-20 · 1h 14m

Want to hear some great #Bluejays talk with a panel of Canadian stars of stage and screen? Then check out Ep317 of Deep Left Field featuring @palomanunez.bsky.social (Second City), @thatjeffmadden.bsky.social (Shrek The Musical, Jersey Boys) & @thebondy34.bsky.social (Book Of Mormon)! Listen here:

24.11.2025 17:25 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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We speak to some Canadian stars of the stage and screen about the Jays' magical 2025 run and what's to come Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-11-20 · 1h 14m

Want to hear some great #Bluejays talk with a panel of Canadian stars of stage and screen? Then check out Ep317 of Deep Left Field featuring @palomanunez.bsky.social (Second City), @thatjeffmadden.bsky.social (Shrek The Musical, Jersey Boys) & @thebondy34.bsky.social (Book Of Mormon)! Listen here:

24.11.2025 17:25 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

I only saw one. It wasn’t good at all, but I put it off to TJ recovery.

23.11.2025 01:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

He didn't have that attitude in any of my conversations with him over the last year.

22.11.2025 23:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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