The FAN Pregame

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Brent are joined by Ben Shulman to discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-0 win over the Nationals, Alejandro Kirk’s encouraging day at the plate, Davis Schneider’s torrid offensive pace since being promoted to the big leagues, and expectations for the Jays’ upcoming nine-game stretch against non-playoff teams. Later, Guenther Steiner, Team Principal for the Haas Formula 1 Team, checks in from Monza to chat about this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, his new book Surviving to Drive, the increasing popularity of F1 in North America, Haas’s 2023 season thus far, and F1’s upcoming visit to Las Vegas later this year (25:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s Baby Friday! Ailish and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ shutout win over the Nationals, Chris Bassitt’s gem on the mound, the team’s offensive outburst, Alejandro Kirk’s big day at the plate, and the catch-22 behind Davis Schneider’s red-hot start to his MLB career. Then, Ailish and Brent weigh in on the Maple Leafs signing head coach Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension, what it means for the Leafs this season, and William Nylander entering the final year of his current contract. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:52)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stopping by to discuss the Angels’ decision to waive six players on Tuesday, if the Jays could target any of those individuals on waivers, how Shohei Ohtani’s injury might affect his free agency this winter, the Blue Jays’ dwindling playoff hopes, potential repercussions if Toronto fails to reach the post-season, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be a trade chip this off-season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, to chat about the formation of the PWHL and the strong foundation that the league has established ahead of their inaugural season beginning in January 2024 (29:52). Ailish and Brent close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (44:50)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Arash Madani checks in from Jakarta to discuss Canada’s 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s iron-clad superstar status, the team’s balanced roster construction, Jordi Fernandez’s acclimation to his head coaching role, and the energy surrounding the tournament in Jakarta. Afterwards, Ailish and Brent are joined by Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, to chat about some of the biggest surprises from roster cutdown day in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to move on from Trey Lance, the Arizona Cardinals’ overt tanking measures, Jonathan Taylor’s lingering trade request, and the Bills’ outlook for the 2023 season (26:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Hump Day! Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ loss to the Nationals on Tuesday, Bo Bichette’s latest injury setback, the decision to promote Mason McCoy from Triple-A, John Schneider’s decision not to pinch run for Alejandro Kirk in the eighth inning, the team’s inability to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation in the ninth, and Toronto losing significant ground in the wild card race. Then, Ailish and Brent share their takeaways from the PWHL’s inaugural press conference on Tuesday and Canada’s big win over Latvia at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:11)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Carlos Peña, former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst, checking in to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s perplexing results at the plate, his inconsistency with timing, Vlad’s tendency to swing at first pitches, Davis Schneider’s hot start to his MLB career, and the Seattle Mariners’ ascent in the AL West. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined in-studio by Sherman Hamilton, former member of the Canadian men’s national team and current Sportsnet analyst, to chat about Canada’s 2-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, today’s matchup against Latvia, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s commitment to the program, and his personal experience representing Canada at the 2000 Olympics (27:15). Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:35)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sho Alli stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ win over the Nationals on Monday, Kevin Gausman’s hefty workload this season, Davis Schneider’s emergence, George Springer reclaiming his spot atop the Blue Jays’ lineup, and Danny Jansen’s status as one of the most underrated catchers in MLB. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Oliver Platt, analyst for OneSoccer, to chat about John Herdman’s move to Toronto FC, the fallout for Canada Soccer, how Alphonso Davies could factor into the search for a new Team Canada coach, and Herdman’s biggest challenges ahead at TFC (28:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing John Herdman leaving his post with Canada Soccer to join Toronto FC, what this move means for the future of the Canadian men’s national team, and how Herdman will be received in Toronto. Then, they weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 6-3 win over the Nationals on Monday, Kevin Gausman showing signs of fatigue, his ominous post-game comments, and the latest information regarding the inaugural season of the PWHL. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, stopping by to discuss the Blue Jays’ confounding season, Cavan Biggio’s ugly bunt attempt in the ninth inning, the team’s fading playoff hopes, Davis Schneider’s sound approach at the plate, John Schneider’s job security, and the team’s biggest lineup flaws. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ and East Coast Bias podcasts, to chat about Viktor Hovland’s victory at the Tour Championship, his remarkable FedEx Cup playoff run, and the large contingent of players currently on the bubble for the Ryder Cup (25:44). Then, Ailish and Justin close out the show with our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:55)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, to discuss the Blue Jays’ diminishing playoff chances, the team’s ongoing offensive woes, Ross Atkins’ job security, the prospect of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade this winter, and his admiration for the late Bob Barker. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present their winners and losers from the weekend (31:18)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin are back! They open the show by discussing Auston Matthews’ new contract with the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays’ deflating weekend against the Guardians, John Schneider’s questionable decision-making during Sunday’s extra-innings loss, Davis Schneider’s sporadic playing time, the team’s fleeting playoff hopes, and Canada’s 2-0 start at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:38)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee are joined by Sportsnet basketball reporter Michael Grange to help preview Canada's opening match in the FIBA World Cup of Basketball against top-ranked France. He take us through the Canadian roster and how they stack up against the French, before focusing in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his chance to reach super-stardom. Later on, the fellas close out the week with some bold NFL predictions (28:00)! They discuss their expectations for Jordan Love this season, the tops dogs in the AFC North with Joe Burrow sidelined, and debate if Sean Payton is the remedy Russell Wilson needs in Denver. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee are joined Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne to discuss his impressions of Auston Matthews' extension, what it means for the Maple Leafs in the short and long term, what his makes of William Nylander’s comments, and how Matthews' deal could influence his negotiations. Then, the boys then reminisce about the career of Stephen Strasburg after he announced his retirement from baseball yesterday. Next up, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke chats about his experience in NFL training camp, how it compares to the CFL, how has the handled the competition, and his highlight-reel play during the pre-season (27:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning & Sam McKee kick off the morning chatting about some items they are most looking forward to having and Canadian National Exhibition! The guys then get into what went wrong in last night's Blue Jays loss to the Orioles, what in the world Danny Jansen was thinking, Matt Chapman's slump at the plate, and if the bullpen is enough to cover up the Jays' other shortcomings. Later on, the boys then offer their thoughts on the recent Netflix mini-series 'Swamp Kings' and decide whether or not it's worth checking out (45:58)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stopping by to discuss how Brad Treliving fared in his first major negotiation as Maple Leafs GM, the domino effect involving Auston Matthews’ new contract, the current divide between the Leafs and William Nylander, and Treliving’s checkered history with Nylander’s agent. Later, Brent and Sam are joined by Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, to discuss Toronto’s 7-0 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday, Kevin Gausman’s lack of run support this season, and the team’s recurring offensive struggles (25:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Sam are joined by Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to discuss Auston Matthews’ new deal, the Leafs compromising on term, the level of pressure facing Matthews given how the negotiations unfolded, the ripple effects of Matthews inking a shorter-term contract, and William Nylander’s contract stalemate. Afterwards, the guys chat about Shohei Ohtani suffering a UCL tear in his right pitching elbow, the Angels’ disastrous attempt at going all-in, and what Ohtani’s injury could mean for his impending free agency (34:57). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys open the show by discussing Auston Matthews’ contract extension with the Maple Leafs and his decision not to sign a max-term deal. Then, Brent and Sam weigh in on William Nylander’s comments about his contract situation, and if next season could spell the end of his tenure as a Maple Leaf. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 7-0 loss in Baltimore, the lack of run support for Kevin Gausman, and the Jays’ recurring offensive woes (34:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman jumps on with Brent and Daniele to chat about whether his or his son Ben’s call of Bo Bichette’s 9th inning defensive gem was better. The trio then discuss about the Blue Jays' tendency to fall behind early in games, how important Varsho’s 2nd inning home run was to relax the team, why nobody ever talks about how pitchers perform with runners in scoring position, and having to perform double duty as he gets set to call FIBA World Cup games. Speaking of the FIBA World Cup, Aaron Rose, Raptors Reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins the guys ahead of the tournament to talk about Canada’s chances to win it all, how frustrating it is for Canada to have players decide not to play, and what it could mean for the guys that do play if they end up winning it all and making it to the Olympics (26:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to take a closer look at the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Orioles. He discusses how much of an advantage the Jays’ bullpen gives them down the stretch, Daulton Varsho’s offensive production since the All-Star break, and Wander Franco being placed on administrative leave by MLB. Then, Daniele asks: did Steph Curry pull a LeBron? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s a happy Hump Day as the Blue Jays kicked off their 3-game series with a win! Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceshi host and break down how the bullpen came through in the Jays’ latest victory, the bats finally coming alive with runners in scoring position in what felt like a playoff game, and check up on what the AL Wildcard picture looks like after Tuesday night’s games. On today's A-List, after Stephen A. Smith was on Family Feud, the guys answer which Sportsnet personality they would like to see on the game show (43:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Johnny Giunta, Co-Host of the Gate 14 Podcast, leads off the hour teeing up the Blue Jays’ pivotal series against the Orioles, before discussing how clutch Yusei Kikuchi has been for the rotation, which three starters he would go with in a Wild Card series, and what he makes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Then, Jason La Canfora, NFL Analyst and Co-Host of Inside Access, joins the show to chat about the Baltimore Ravens losing in the pre-season for the first time in 8 years, before taking a trip around the NFL's biggest storylines as the regular season looms closer (29:32). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by former MLB outfielder Adam Jones, host of The Adam Jones Podcast, all the way from Barcelona! The former Oriole shares why Toronto was always his favourite city to play in, and discusses the success Baltimore has been having this season ahead of their 3-game set against the Blue Jays. Next, the guys discuss the report that John Herdman is the leading candidate to coach Toronto FC. To wrap up this hour, Daniele helps clears up how Canada can qualify for the Olympics based on their performance at the FIBA World Cup (42:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi host, and Gunner gets his seat back! They kick off the show discussing the Washington Commanders knack for ending streaks after their pre-season win over the Baltimore Ravens, and then tee-up what is shaping up to be an important week for the Blue Jays as they get set to start a 3-game series in Baltimore against the Orioles. Later, the pair discuss why the Raptors and MLSE have run into some legal trouble with the New York Knicks. Then, in the A-List, the guys react to the trailer for Untold: Swamp Kings, the latest Netflix documentary on Urban Meyer and his Florida Gators (46:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the final of The FAN Morning Show, voice of the Blue Jays Buck Martinez jumps on to chat about how nice it was to see more of what fans expected from the Blue jays following their 10-3 win over the Reds. Buck also weighs in on the keys to the Jays' offensive approach, why production hasn’t been consistent this season, what he's seen from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s approach at the plate, Hyun-jin Ryu's form since his return from Tommy John surgery, and the importance of Toronto's upcoming series against the Orioles. Later, the guys are joined by Ben Solak, NFL Writer for The Ringer, who gives his opinion of the Jaguars' 3rd string QB Nathan Rourke, at which point during an NFL season is it most fun to bet, and which teams are most intriguing to him, before sharing some news updates around the NFL ahead of the upcoming season (27:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by Sho Alli to help answer whether Brent can beat Nick Kypreos in a fight, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Reds, Bo Bichette’s much needed return to the lineup, Hyun-jin Ryu’s 5 inning outing, and which pitchers he would roll out in a 3-game Wild Card series. Later, Brent and Daniele share their biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend (30:28). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi host! The boys discuss the Blue Jays' 2-1 series victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Bo Bichette’s return to the lineup, and the strength of the rotation to allow for Hyun-jin Ryu's smooth return Later, they weigh in on the need for consistency from the Jays' offence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles to live up to the hype this season. Then, the A-List then becomes the B-List as Daniele asks Brent rule "Yay or Nay" for some CNE food items (44:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin are headed down to the King's Plate this weekend at Woodbine Racetrack, and despite all the racing to look forward to, how to properly dress for the event is front of mind. Later, the guys then get into the latest Blue Jays roster news, including why Bo Bichette impending return is good news for the lineup but bad news for Davis Schneider. Next up, creator of DVOA and FTN contributor, Aaron Schatz joins the show to break down what DVOA does and how you can best use it this season, before taking a trip around the NFL to chat about the divisional races he has his eye on this season (28:00). Justin and Ailish close out the week with some picks for the King's Plate in this edition of the Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin and Ailish kick off the second hour with Blue Jays radio play-by-play announcer, Ben Shulman! They discuss this weekend’s series with the Cincinnati Reds, what Bo Bichette's return could mean to the lineup, who would start Game 2 of a potential playoff series, and Cavan Biggio's strong under the radar performance. Next up, Canadian Women’s National Soccer player Sophie Schmidt joins the show to look back on her team’s performance in the World Cup this year, what areas they need to improve on, and how the program can grow from here (28:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin kick off Friday with a close call for Ailish this morning sharing why water proof IPhones might be on the hot seat. They then get into Bo Bichette's recent home run in a rehab game for Triple-A Buffalo, what his timeline for return looks like, and how his absence has affected the Jays on both sides of the ball, before previewing this weekend's series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Toronto Raptors released their schedule for 2023/24 yesterday and Justin and Ailish draft the games they most want to see! Would you rather be at the home opener or Fred VanVleet's return? They close out the first hour with a Friday edition of the A-List including NFL Play calls and the complications behind them (43:30)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Shane Ryan, writer for Golf Digest, checking in to discuss this weekend’s BMW Championship, Lucas Glover’s back-to-back victories, Justin Thomas’ confounding season, the upcoming Ryder Cup, and Team USA’s lingering roster decisions. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland to chat about WWE SmackDown coming to Toronto tomorrow night, his t-shirt collaboration with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team’s off-season changes, his 25-year run with WWE, what it means to wrestle Sheamus for the first time, and his future beyond Friday’s show (22:52). Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined in studio by T.J. and Amber Brodie to discuss A&W Canada’s 15th annual "Burgers to Beat MS Day" and Amber’s experience living with MS. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi stops by to chat about Bo Bichette’s rehab assignment, the possibility of him rejoining the Blue Jays in Cincinnati, Kevin Gausman’s poor outing against the Phillies, Cavan Biggio’s recent hot streak, the Jays’ historically-great bullpen, and Alek Manoah’s latest demotion to the minors (23:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s baby Friday! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ 9-4 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday, Kevin Gausman’s shaky outing, Santiago Espinal’s costly throwing error at third base, Bo Bichette’s impending return to the lineup, and Cavan Biggio’s recent hot streak. Then, they weigh in on Michael Bunting’s comments from the JD Bunkis Podcast about the lack of material contract talks with the Maple Leafs. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring a cameo by Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown (44:49).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, dropping by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s transformation this season, Chad Green being a major wild card for the Blue Jays’ bullpen, his biggest curiosities surrounding Bo Bichette’s impending return from injury, and the Blue Jays’ lack of a team-wide offensive approach. Then, Ailish and Justin share their immediate reaction to news that Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Julie Stewart-Binks, host for SiriusXM FC and host of the Off-Air podcast, joins the show to chat about England’s semi-final win over Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, their matchup against Spain in Sunday’s final, the United States’ disappointing World Cup showing, and the litany of questions surrounding the Canadian women’s soccer team (24:37). We close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s turnaround this season, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s encouraging performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Alek Manoah’s latest demotion, if the Jays could look to part ways with Manoah this winter, Whit Merrifield’s future beyond this season, and the Rays’ litany of injury woes. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Amy Lawrence, host of After Hours on CBS Sports Radio, to chat about the Jets’ signing of Dalvin Cook, expectations for the Bills this season, the 49ers’ quarterback situation, and James Harden’s fiery comments about Daryl Morey (28:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Hump Day! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ 2-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday, Yusei Kikuchi’s dominant form since the All-Star Break, our first look at the Hicks-Romano tandem in the bullpen, and the slew of Blue Jays currently on the rehab track in Triple-A. Then, they weigh in on the NBA trotting out their schedule for the league’s inaugural in-season tournament, the lack of creativity surrounding the branding for the event, Markquis Nowell’s bold declaration about his future with the Raptors, and Lionel Messi’s latest exploits for Inter Miami. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:47)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Howard Eskin, host for 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia, checking in to discuss James Harden’s comments about Daryl Morey, his desire to force a trade out of Philly, concerns about Joel Embiid’s future, the Phillies’ season thus far, Michael Lorenzen’s recent no-hitter, and the excitement in Philadelphia surrounding the Eagles. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (27:54) to chat about Jose Bautista’s induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, potential candidates to join Bautista in the LOE, Hyun-Jin Ryu supplanting Alek Manoah as the Jays’ fifth starter, and Bo Bichette’ injury timeline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Michael Oher alleging that the Tuohy family lied about his adoption, John Herdman’s potential candidacy for Toronto FC’s coaching job, and Neymar signing a deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Later, Billy Jaffe, NHL analyst for NESN and co-host of The Morning Bru, stops by to discuss David Krejci’s retirement, Patrice Bergeron’s departure, and what it means for the Bruins heading into the 2023-24 season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish is back, and she has some news! Then, Ailish and Justin reflect on the Blue Jays’ recent stretch of 17 games in 17 days, the team’s ongoing offensive woes, and Jose Bautista’s emotional Level of Excellence ceremony. Afterwards, David Samson, former MLB executive and host of the Nothing Personal podcast, stops by to discuss Bautista’s legacy with the Blue Jays, MLB’s investigation into Wander Franco, the Yankees’ dismal 2023 season, potential recourse in the Bronx, and Kevin Brown’s return to the broadcast booth in Baltimore (27:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, dropping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional, heartfelt Level of Excellence ceremony, the Blue Jays’ ugly offensive approach this season, Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive turnaround, his chances of starting a playoff game this fall, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, and who might be next to join Bautista on the Level of Excellence. Afterwards, Justin and Jesse are joined by Genie Bouchard (23:19) to chat about her experience working as an analyst for Sportsnet, the viral “Cotton-eyed Joe” moment from the weekend, Jessica Pegula’s victory, Liudmila Samsonova being forced to play two matches on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz’s showing in his first tournament since Wimbledon, and what lies ahead for her this summer during tennis’ hard court swing. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, stops by to discuss Jose Bautista’s unique journey to becoming an MLB star, the confounding nature of this year’s Blue Jays team, Toronto missing out on Cody Bellinger last winter, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate, and the team returning to a five-man rotation following Alek Manoah’s demotion. Later, Justin and Jesse their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (27:36). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Monday! Justin hosts alongside Jesse Rubinoff. The guys discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional Level of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, Bautista’s indelible legacy in Toronto, the lasting impact of the Blue Jays’ 2015 and 2016 playoff runs, and the lavish pendant Bautista received during Saturday’s ceremony. Then, Justin and Jesse weigh in on the Blue Jays dropping two of three against the Cubs over the weekend, the team’s inconsistency at the plate, the impact of Bo Bichette’s absence, and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s form since rejoining the Jays’ rotation. Later, the guys close out the hour with our daily edition of the A-List (48:45)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with former Blue Jays infielder John McDonald stopping by to discuss his experience playing with Jose Bautista in Toronto, Bautista’s transformation into one of the best hitters in baseball, his emotional Father’s Day home run, and his status as a cult-like hero among Jays fans. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Jesse Rogers, MLB Insider for ESPN, to chat about the Chicago Cubs’ resurgence this season, Marcus Stroman’s tenure in Chicago, Cody Bellinger’s MVP-calibre campaign, the San Diego Padres’ confounding struggles in 2023, and the current state of the Blue Jays (27:21). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his experience being teammates with Bautista in Toronto, the unique vibe in Toronto during the Jays’ 2015 and 2016 runs, Pete Walker’s influence as a pitching coach, and what it was like playing for John Gibbons. Later, former NFL GM Mike Mayock stops by to chat about the Buffalo Bills’ personnel changes this off-season, expectations for the Eagles in 2023, the 49ers’ Sean Payton’s return to the NFL, and the Packers’ outlook in the post-Aaron Rodgers era (24:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Happy Friday! Justin and Brent open the show by discussing the Edmonton Elks’ 22-game home losing streak, Billy Walters’ claims about Phil Mickelson’s gambling escapades, the Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to the Guardians on Thursday, Alek Manoah’s shaky outing, if the Jays should consider sending Manoah back to the minors, and the team’s ongoing offensive woes. Later, the guys present our daily edition of the A-List, featuring a former NFLer who launched a fraud scheme in the GTA (44:56).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Brook Jacoby, former Blue Jays hitting coach, stopping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his memories from working with Bautista in Toronto, and the role of a hitting coach in today’s MLB game. Afterwards, Justin and Brent and joined by MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds (20:56) to chat about his experience being in the broadcast booth for Bautista’s iconic “bat flip” homer in 2015, the Blue Jays’ offensive warts this season, the evolution of hitting over the past 5-10 years, Baltimore’s ascent this season, if the Astros are still the class of the AL, and Seattle’s current seven-game winning streak. The guys close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sho Alli stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ offensive challenges this season, George Springer’s inconsistent production this year, potential concerns about his longevity, Guillermo Martinez’s job security, and the Blue Jays’ stout pitching staff. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Trey Wingo, senior NFL analyst for Pro Football Network and 33rd Team, to discuss Aaron Rodgers’ acclimation to the Jets, the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback situation, Bill Belichick’s future in New England, expectations for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Justin Fields’ pre-season MVP buzz, Jalen Hurts’ emergence as one of the NFL’s most dynamic signal callers, and Commanders players expressing “concern” about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style (22:35). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning! The guys open the show by discussing the latest wave of Canadian victories at the National Bank Open, the Maple Leafs’ signing of Martin Jones, Kevin Gausman’s seven-inning gem against the Guardians, the Blue Jays’ lack of offence this week in Cleveland, and the team’s pitching-oriented identity. Then, Justin and Brent chat about their takeaways from Netflix’s new Johnny Manziel documentary. Afterwards, in honour of Manziel, the guys present their favourite all-time sports flops (42:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane to discuss the relationship between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, Allen’s turnover issues last season, the hype surrounding rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid, the team’s commitment to Sean McDermott, Aaron Rodgers’ arrival in the AFC East, and Damar Hamlin’s remarkable return to football this summer. Later, Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, stops by (22:22) to chat about the Blue Jays’ offensive dry spell since arriving in Cleveland, John Schneider’s lineup construction on Tuesday night, Yusei Kikuchi’s resurgent season, the possibility of Kikuchi starting a post-season game for the Jays, Kevin Gausman’s calming presence on the mound, Jordan Hicks’ ideal bullpen role, and the current AL playoff race. The guys close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s resurgent season, if he’s a candidate to win the AL Comeback Player of the Year award, the Blue Jays’ offensive inconsistency this season, Davis Schneider’s historic debut weekend in Boston, the Angels’ struggles since the trade deadline, and Shohei Ohtani’s future. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Neil Schuster, co-founder and co-host of the No Laying Up podcast (28:34), to chat about Rory McIlroy’s season thus far, Justin Thomas’ Ryder Cup candidacy, his aspirations for the future of golf, the PGA’s new-look schedule for 2024, Jon Rahm’s porta potty request, and the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Happy Hump Day! Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys open the show by discussing the legitimacy of sports karma and Julio Rodriguez’s comical antics after robbing a home run against Fernando Tatis Jr. Then, the guys dive into the Blue Jays’ shutout loss in Cleveland, Toronto’s bats going cold after a big weekend in Boston, lingering concerns about the team’s offensive depth, and Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive form since the All-Star Break. Afterwards, Justin and Brent weigh in on Shams Charania’s latest reporting regarding Pascal Siakam’s future. Later, the guys close out the hour with our daily edition of the A-List (46:30)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.