The FAN Pregame

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Scottie Barnes being named the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, Pascal Siakam’s dominant performance in the Raptors’ Game 4 win, why the 76ers could be susceptible to a series collapse, Fred VanVleet’s hip injury and his potential absence for Game 5, and Thaddeus Young giving Toronto a big lift off the bench on Saturday afternoon. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:46)!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.

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the show to discuss Kevin Gausman’s impressive outing on Thursday, teams exercising extensive caution with pitcher workloads, opposing teams beginning to work around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate, and Miguel Cabrera sitting on the doorstep of 3,000 hits. Later, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stops by to chat about Auston Matthews’ mercurial injury situation, Tampa’s physical presence on Thursday night, the Leafs’ biggest areas of concern heading into the playoffs, Steven Stamkos setting a new franchise record as Tampa's all-time points leader, and decision to spurn the Leafs in free agency back in 2016 (24:46).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.

Stan Van Gundy, former NBA head coach and current NBA on TNT analyst, checks in to discuss the Raptors falling into an 0-3 hole against the Sixers, Pascal Siakam’s quiet Game 3 performance, Siakam and Fred VanVleet shouldering extensive minutes throughout the season, the Raptors’ lack of guard play, the team’s flawed roster construction, and the impact of Scottie Barnes’ absence. Afterwards, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Astros series opener and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:08). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, joins the show to discuss Kevin Gausman’s dominant start against the Red Sox on Thursday, Charlie Montoyo’s decision to remove Gausman in the ninth inning, how sports science has reframed expectations for starting pitchers, the Jays’ rotation depth, and whether the Raptors should play Scottie Barnes in Game 4 against the Sixers. Later, the team chats about Fred VanVleet’s struggles in the Raptors’ opening-round series against the 76ers (32:06). 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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Maple Leafs’ 8-1 blowout loss to the Lightning, concerns about Toronto’s secondary scoring, Tampa showing their championship mettle, the Lightning’s effectiveness on special teams, and the level of trepidation surrounding Auston Matthews’ injury situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:11)!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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the next steps in Pascal Siakam's development and if the Raptors should entertain moving moving Siakam this offseason (0:36). Dave Andreychuk joins the show to chat about about the Lightning's current form heading into the playoffs, Andrei Vasilevskiy's inconsistent play since the All-Star break, the challenges Toronto might pose for Tampa in a playoff series, and Auston Matthews' historic goal-scoring season (26:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Michael Grange joins the show to discuss Pascal Siakam’s struggles in the second half of Game 3, his lack of assertiveness down the stretch, Fred VanVleet’s struggles in the series, whether Scottie Barnes should suit up in Game 4 and his long-term development curve, and OG Anunoby’s strong contributions throughout the series (0:32). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for today’s matinee affair between the Blue Jays and Red Sox as well as the Leafs-Lightning game. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:29).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from Raptors fans, including consternation surrounding Doc Rivers’ timeout late in overtime, Nick Nurse’s future beyond this year, and the prospect of pursuing Rudy Gobert via trade this off-season (1:43). Later, the team chats about the Maple Leafs’ matchup against the Lightning on Thursday night and reasons for optimism in a possible first round series against Tampa (32:18).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Raptors’ Game 3 loss to the Sixers in overtime, the lack of production from Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, big picture concerns about Siakam, VanVleet’s overall struggles in this series, and the emergence of long-term questions about the Raptors’ competitive window. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:29)!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.

Lou Merloni checks in from Boston to discuss Celtics fans' animosity towards Kyrie Irving, the early sentiment surrounding the Red Sox, handicapping the AL East, Bo Bichette's early-season slump, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. chances of emerging as the best hitter in baseball (1:03). To wrap, David Jacoby weighs in on James Harden's role as a facilitator on this 76ers team, the offensive burden being shouldered by Pascal Siakam, Joel Embiid's MVP-calibre play this season, and the budding rivalry between Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics (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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos joins the show to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s line-juggling experiment, the team’s management of Auston Matthews, Jack Campbell regaining his confidence between the pipes, and the Leafs’ form trending towards the post-season (0:48). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Sixers game and Blue Jays-Red Sox matchup, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:26).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 affiliate.

Stephen Brunt stops by to chat about Bo Bichette’s aggressive approach at the plate, the team’s current roster construction, Gabriel Moreno’s torrid start in Triple-A, and what comes next for Hyun-jin Ryu (0:34). Later, Kevin Calabro discusses the Raptors’ injury woes, the pressure facing James Harden to make a deep playoff run, Tyrese Maxey’s emergence, and Marcus Smart becoming the first guard since Gary Payton to win Defensive Player of the Year (28:48).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Sheldon Keefe experimenting with new line combinations during last night’s 5-2 win over the Flyers and William Nylander showing the ability to drive his own line. Afterwards, the team weighs in on the Blue Jays’ stagnant offence and Bo Bichette’s slow start at the plate (19:49). The crew also chats about their biggest areas of curiosity heading into tonight’s Game 3 between the Raptors and 76ers (28:08). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:00)! 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 affiliate.

Michael Lee stops by to chat about the officiating in the Raptors-Sixers series, Joel Embiid's diverse offensive repertoire, the enhanced scrutiny on James Harden this postseason, and the Raptors' lack of guard play through two games (1:20). Afterwards, James van Riemsdyk phones in to talk about the allure surrounding certain goal-scoring milestones, Auston Matthews' prolific offensive skillset, and tonight's matchup against the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena (33:30).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.

Alvin Williams joins the show to discuss Joel Embiid’s dominance through the first two games of this series, the Sixers’ offensive efficiency, how the Raptors can shift momentum back in their favour on home court in Game 3, and the importance of showing composure despite concerns about officiating (0:33). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (22:10).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Fred VanVleet showing signs of fatigue after shouldering extensive minutes throughout the season and Nick Nurse exchanging words with Joel Embiid at the end of last night’s game (0:32) . Afterwards, the team heads to the text line to solicit feedback from Raptors fans. Later in the hour, the crew returns to the text line to field more questions and comments from listeners (32:30).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.

JD and Blake discuss the Raptors’ Game 2 loss to the Sixers, the outcry from Raptors fans regarding the free throw disparity so far in the series, OG Anunoby’s encouraging production, the Raptors’ defensive struggles, the added offensive workload for Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, and Joel Embiid posing matchup problems for the Raptors’ defence. Later, after a tech issue, Ailish rejoins the show and presents her daily edition of the A-List (38:24)! 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.

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the possibility of Auston Matthews falling short of 60 goals, the importance of Pierre Engvall and Ilya Mikheyev, and which defenceman should claim the final spot on the Leafs’ playoff blue line (0:25). To wrap, David Thorpe weighs in on the Raptors’ Game 1 loss, how the team can cope with Scottie Barnes’ injury, Tyrese Maxey’s offensive explosion in the series opener, and how the Raptors should defend Joel Embiid (24:38).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.

Stephen A. Smith joins the show to discuss how the Raptors’ Game 1 loss to the Sixers has reshaped his outlook on the series, Scottie Barnes’ standout rookie campaign and the impact of his absence from the lineup, the pressure facing James Harden, and Kyrie Irving’s animosity towards Celtics fans (1:26). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Sixers game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:01).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.

JD discusses his experience attending Sunday’s Leafs-Islanders game and the team weighs in on Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 60 goals as well as Pierre Engvall’s underrated play this season (0:33). Afterwards, the crew chats about the Blue Jays taking two of three games against the Athletics over the weekend, the abysmal strike zone during Saturday’s loss, and Ross Stripling taking Hyun-jin Ryu’s spot in the rotation after landing on the IL with arm inflammation (17:23). To wrap, Shi Davidi joins the show to discuss Ryu’s prolonged struggles dating back to last season, the team taking a cautious approach with his latest arm injury, questions about his psychology on the mound, Nate Pearson’s status, and the team’s current catching situation (29:44).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Raptors’ Game 1 loss to the Sixers on Saturday, Toronto’s defensive warts, Scottie Barnes going down with an ankle injury, potential adjustments for Game 2, and the pressure facing Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam heading into tonight’s game. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:55). 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 affiliate.

Tim Bontemps checks in to discuss the potential ramifications facing the Sixers if they fail to advance past the first round, James Harden’s history of playoff disappointments, Pascal Siakam’s growth as a playmaker this season, and Fred VanVleet’s health heading into the playoffs (0:18). To wrap, Keith Law joins the show to chat about Gabriel Moreno’s skill set, his limited sample size in Triple-A, when the Jays might entertain calling him up, Orelvis Martinez’s red-hot start in Double-A, and the team’s lack of pitching prospects (25:48).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.

William Lou discusses his confidence level heading into the Raptors’ opening-round series against the Sixers, the pressure on Philadelphia to have a lengthy playoff run, OG Anunoby’s reintegration into the lineup, and how the Raptors might defend Joel Embiid (0:50). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Athletics game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:05).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 affiliate.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ current injury woes, the significance of Teoscar Hernandez’s absence, the team’s lack of MLB-ready prospects in the minors, Gabriel Moreno’s development, Nate Pearson’s timeline for a potential return, and the team’s handling of Hyun-jin Ryu (0:30). Afterwards, Rick Vaive stops by to chat about Auston Matthews’ historic goal-scoring season, how his game has evolved since his rookie year, his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and the Leafs’ identity heading into the post-season (24:53).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Raptors garnering praise from national media ahead of their series against the 76ers and the viability of the NBA play-in tournament. Then, the team chats about the Blue Jays’ 3-0 loss to the Yankees, concerns about the team’s offensive depth, Kevin Gausman showcasing his devastating splitter, and Matt Chapman’s slow start (8:00). Afterwards, the crew chimes in on Matthew Knies’ decision to return to the University of Minnesota and the Leafs’ dominant 7-3 win over Washington (28:09). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:08)! 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.

Dan Shulman joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s prolific offensive skill set, the Blue Jays facing early injury adversity, how Teoscar Hernandez’s absence impacts Guerrero’s protection in the lineup, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline for a Big League call up, and the team’s cautious approach with Hyun-jin Ryu (0:46). Later, Zach Lowe stops by to chat about what swayed his Rookie of the Year vote towards Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby’s recent return from injury and his usage for the playoffs, and the pressure facing James Harden as he enters his first post-season with the Sixers (24:53).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.

Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Year resume, if the Raptors are currently ahead of schedule in their window of contention, Pascal Siakam’s growth as a playmaker, and the Brooklyn Nets’ chances of making a deep playoff run (0:37). Then, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees series finale and Leafs-Capitals game, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:42).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.

Jeff Marek weighs in on Auston Matthews’ historic goal-scoring season, the diversity of Matthews’ offensive repertoire, and if Matthews can challenge Alex Ovechkin’s career goal-scoring output (0:22). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Clayton Kershaw getting pulled while pitching a perfect game on Wednesday and the Blue Jays shifting to a six-man rotation (27:39).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s three-homer performance against the Yankees, Teoscar Hernandez exiting Wednesday’s game due to injury, Charlie Montoyo’s handling of the situation, how Hernandez’s absence impacts the outfield, concerns about the team’s bench depth, and Jose Berrios bouncing back after his rough outing on Opening Day. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:42)! 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.

Colby Armstrong stops by to chat about Evgeni Malkin's recent suspension for his cross-check to the face of Mark Borowiecki, the fresh vibe surrounding this year's Leafs team, and how the team's style of play will translate to the postseason (0:24). Afterwards, Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien discusses Alek Manoah's successful track record against the Yankees, Jose Berrios' past struggles against the Yankees, and Aaron Judge's contract situation with the Yankees (24:45).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.

Nick Kypreos joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Tuesday, Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 60 goals, Michael Bunting’s offensive dry spell, and Matthew Knies’ reported desire to return to school (0:21). Afterwards, the team chats about the possibility of shifting William Nylander to the Leafs’ to line and the best line combinations for the postseason (21:56). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight’s Jays-Yankees game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:44).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.

Tim Leiper phones in to chat about Yusei Kikuchi’s Blue Jays debut, Teoscar Hernandez’s growth as an outfielder, Jose Berrios looking to bounce back after his rough outing on Opening Day, and the team’s current assortment of catchers (0:20). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Nets’ victory over Cleveland in the play-in tournament, their chances of making a title run, and the Clippers’ dwindling championship window with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (23:30).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their first impressions of Yusei Kikuchi, the team’s compromised catching depth, and if Gabriel Moreno should be fast tracked to the Big Leagues. Afterwards, the team weighs in on the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Sabres and Sheldon Keefe’s criticism of his team’s effort on Tuesday night (32:02). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:24)! 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.

Mark Feinsand phones in to chat about Alek Manoah's reputation around MLB, the Jays having one of the most feared lineups in baseball, and Aaron Judge's decision to turn down a long-term contact extension prior to the season (1:28). Later, the team heads to the text line to entertain more comments and questions from listeners (20:38).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.

Michael Grange stops by to chat about the Lakers' reported interest in pursuing Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, his latest piece on Pascal Siakam, and the Raptors' first-round playoff matchup against the Sixers (0:30). Afterwards, the group weighs in on Jack Campbell's latest injury concerns, tees up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Sabres game and Blue Jays-Yankees showdown, and assembles the daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:25).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.

Ben Ennis stops by to chat about Alek Manoah’s success since breaking into the Big Leagues, Alejandro Kirk being thrust into a prominent role with Danny Jansen headed to the IL, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline for a promotion to the Jays’ roster, and the distribution of playing time at second base (0:28). Later, the team heads to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners, including emerging speculation about the Lakers’ interest in Nick Nurse (28:00).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Alek Manoah’s impressive outing against the Yankees, his case for being the Blue Jays’ new ace, his increased changeup usage, Santiago Espinal’s hot start to the season, and Danny Jansen landing on the IL. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:11)! 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.

Justin Bourne joins the show to chat about Auston Matthews' impressive goal-scoring prowess, the versatility in his offensive repertoire, Timothy Liljegren being relegated to the press box, Ilya Lyubushkin's value on the blue line, and Matthews Knies' looming decision about joining the Maple Leafs or returning to Michigan (0:19). Later, Tim Micallef discusses his experience broadcasting from the field at Rogers Centre on Opening Day, the energy amongst the players, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s infectious personality and work ethic, Scottie Scheffler's win at The Masters, and Auston Matthews' historic goal-scoring session (30:13).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.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays’ potent offence, the special vibe surrounding this Jays team, José Berríos' dismal outing on Opening Day, Hyun-jin Ryu’s meltdown on Sunday, and the distribution of playing time at second base between Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal (0:33). Later, the crew revisits their bets from the weekend and looks ahead to the Raptors’ first round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:19).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish share their thoughts on Auston Matthews becoming the first player since Mario Lemieux to score 50 goals in a 50-games span, what this milestone means for Matthews’ Hart candidacy, and his continued evolution as a two-way player (1:15). Afterwards, the team also chimes in on the fallout from Saturday’s UFC 273 card (17:28). Afterwards, Jason Sobel weighs in on Scottie Scheffler’s dominant victory at The Masters, his ascent to No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings, Tiger Woods’ showing in his return, and Rory McIlroy’s continued quest for a green jacket (32:50). 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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their experience attending Opening Day at Rogers Centre, the unique buzz and optimism in the building, and their takeaways from this weekend’s season-opening series against the Rangers. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:01). 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.

Dan Shulman joins the show to chat about the buzz surrounding Opening Day, the storylines he's most curious about heading into the season, the arrival of Matt Chapman, and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might do for an encore in 2022 (1:26). Afterwards, Dallas Braden chats about his excitement for Opening Day, Chapman's defensive prowess, Bo Bichette's growth at shortstop, José Berríos' Cy Young chances, and handicapping the AL East (26:10).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.

John Gibbons phones in to chat about the Blue Jays’ promising outlook for the season, the team’s exciting young nucleus, what it’s like managing a contending team, and his favourite Opening Day memories (0:49). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Jays season opener and Raptors-Rockets game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:54).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 affiliate.

Stephen Brunt joins the show to discuss what excites him most about Opening Day, the Blue Jays looking to build on their success from 2021, the organization’s willingness to spend, and the team’s improved rotation from the beginning of the 2021 season (0:24). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish share their takeaways from Tiger Woods’ opening round at Augusta (33:46). 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 Opening Day! JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their biggest storylines for the Blue Jays’ 2022 season, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s MVP chances, regaining a genuine home field advantage, and the team’s starting rotation (4:45). Afterwards, the team shares their thoughts on Auston Matthews setting a new Maple Leafs single-season goals record and his chances of becoming a perennial 60-goal scorer (26:28). They also weigh in on Tiger Woods’ return at Augusta and his impressive play on day 1 of the tournament (33:26). Later, Ailish presents a special Opening Day edition of the A-List (42:34)! 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.

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo stops by to chat about the perception of the Blue Jays' among national media, the excitement surrounding the team heading into 2022, the challenges posed by the AL East, the potential of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. emerging as the face of baseball, and Tiger Woods' chances of contending this week at Augusta (0:40). Ian Baker-Finch discusses Tiger' insistence on using metal spikes tis weekend at Augusta, the reception on Tour surrounding Tiger's return, and realistic expectations for Woods this weekend (27:30).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.

Arden Zwelling phones in to chat about the new upgrades at Rogers Centre, what fans can expect when they get into the building on Opening Day, Nate Pearson’s latest setback and potential timeline for his return, Gabriel Moreno’s chances of being called up this season, and the Blue Jays’ management of Hyun-jin Ryu (1:58). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Leafs-Stars game and Raptors-Sixers matchup and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:10).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.

Ben Ennis joins the show for the full hour! Ben weighs in on his favourite Jays props for the 2022 season, why Bo Bichette likely faces an uphill battle to garner MVP consideration, the team’s bullpen depth, Jose Ramirez’s extension with the Guardians, and the Jays’ lineup construction (0:37). Later, Ben discusses Tiger Woods’ return at The Masters and secondary storylines to follow this weekend at Augusta (31:42)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 eve of the Blue Jays’ season opener, JD, Blake and Ailish make their prop picks - some real, some fake - for the 2022 season, including Bo Bichette’s MVP odds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s stolen bases threshold, and the club’s over-under win total (9:34). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:05)! 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 affiliate.

Ricky Romero stops by to chat about his Lakers fandom, what it's like getting the ball on Opening Day, José Berríos getting the nod for Friday's opener, expectations for Berríos this season, Alek Manoah looking to build off his impressive rookie campaign, and Nate Pearson missing the start of the season due to mono (0:41). Next, the morning crew reacts to the news that José Ramírez has signed a five-year, $124M extension with Cleveland (22:40). To wrap, Mitch Marner's personal performance coach, Dan Noble, phones in to talk about training with Mitch, and how he responded last summer after the Leafs' disappointing playoff loss (32:49).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.