# WHERE WAS VARLAND?! Jays Bullpen Meltdown Spoils Bieber's Return

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Podcast: [Toronto Sports Rush](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-sports-rush-7109101)
Published: 2026-06-24T14:52:00+00:00
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Dan and Keegan react to last night's infuriating Blue Jays loss. Today, we break down Shane Bieber's highly anticipated return to the mound, which didn't go quite as planned. We also dive deep into the real issue killing this team: the massive overuse and total meltdown of the bullpen. Plus, the question everyone is asking today: where was Varland? 00:00 Toronto Blue Jays Start 01:30 Varland Bullpen Decision 04:13 Bullpen Overuse Concerns 09:55 Player Performances and Decisions 14:26 Shane Bieber's Season Start

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