# Mark Shapiro Talks Tough Decisions, The Trade Deadline & 2026 Blue Jays (FULL Interview)

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Podcast: [Blue Jays Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-jays-today-2407088)
Published: 2026-05-25T16:00:00+00:00
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We had the pleasure to interview Blue Jays President & CEO Mark Shapiro on our latest Blue Jays Today podcast. We ask Mark about the current play of the Blue Jays this season, as well as what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to making big roster decisions. Let's talk ball with Mark Shapiro on Blue Jays Today! LEGEND: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Hall of Excellence & More 4:10 - Does Mark Still Experience Baseball As A Fan 6:19 - Has This Job Changed Mark Personally 8:58 - Mark and His Readings 11:09 - How Does He Feel About The Season So Far 13:52 - What's the Identity of This Team? 14:57 - What's Been Good and Bad About This Team? 17:07 - Kazuma Okamoto and His Impact 18:56 - Blue Jays Social Media Team 21:20 - The Trade Deadline 22:45 - Tough Roster Choices Fans May Not Like 25:42 - What's A Lesson You've Learned About Leading? 29:20 - Favorite Team To Beat Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/join Get Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-today ASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialog Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/ Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddle Nick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleolog Listen To Our Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098 Join Our Discord: https://…

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