The Sport Market

With the buzz around baseball and the MLB playoffs reaching a fever pitch in British Columbia over the next few weeks as the Blue Jays and Mariners meet in the ALCS for the first time ever, this week's Sport Market Pitch is a business proposal aimed at taking the MLB to another level, and it may be time to tweak the way the game is marketed before making any more alterations to the rulebook or playoff formatting.

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers up his lighter side take on the business of sport, where no one is safe from skewering, as this week's targets include the Blue Jays, Yankees, the Panthers' new Stanley Cup rings, and Connor McDavid's two-year extension to stay in Edmonton.

As the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners punch their ticket to a first-ever meeting in the American League Championship Series, how do they stack up in this week's edition of the Sport Market Power Rankings, and which MLB team holds the top spot as we head into the next round of post-season action?

Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley looks ahead to the Jays/Mariners ALCS, where Toronto will be in tough to feel the kind of home crowd reception that typically awaits them thanks to Vancouver's Blue Jays contingent invading T-Mobile Park, previewing how these teams match up, and offering an update on the health status of Bo Bichette.

Province Sports writer Steve Ewen joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to go around the horn in the world BC sports, hitting on everything from the Giants, Canucks, Whitecaps, Blue Jays, Mariners, BC Lions and more!

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger in this week's edition of Weekend Extra. Next, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show to tee up Saturday's clash between the Canucks and Oilers, as well as give his thoughts on the closing stretch of a season to remember for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Then, it's time to go around the horn in the world of BC sports with PostMedia sports scribe Steve Ewen. And we finish out strong with Closing Bell Commentary from Samantha Chang of the Broadscast.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom is convenes this week's Buy & Sell Panel, as he's joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to discuss what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, where this week's topics include if the Vancouver Whitecaps will go into the playoffs as the top team in the West, if the BC Lions will host a Western playoff game this year, who will win the ALCS between the Blue Jays and Mariners, and if the Canucks will make it in to the post-season. Then we close out the hour with this week's Sport Market Pitch.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom recaps this week's Sport Market Podium stories, reveals the Bulls and Bears this week in the business of sport, and is joined by law professor and former sports executive Jon Festinger to dive in to the good, the bad, and the ugly business practices of the week that was in professional sport.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom rolls out the latest edition of the Sport Market Podium, recapping the top three sport business stories of the week, which this week include the Vegas Aces capturing their third WNBA championship in four years, the NHL kicking off a new season in style, and two 1977 MLB expansion cousins colliding the ALCS. Then, Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley joins the show to talk the Jays' magical run so far, an already legendary performance for Vladdy against the Yankees, and how the Jays match up with the Mariners. Then, Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games explains the way post-season performance is impacting merchandise sales, as the Blue Jays' #27 has become a hot seller from coast to coast.

Tom Mayenknecht rounds off the show by interviewing Joey Kenward, Steve Ewen, along with the closing bell with Elan Chark.

Tom Mayenknecht throws this weeks pitch.

This week's Buy & Sell panel includes former Canucks executive Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Elan Chark and host Tom Mayenknecht as the guys debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport.

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of The Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week.

Sport Market Power Rankings, which combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers a lighter side take on the business of sports.

It's an extended edition of the Buy and Sell panel, with guests Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, and Elan Chark. Lastly, Tom throws the listener his sports business pitch of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht gets into the Bulls and Bears of sports business, checking out the risers and fallers within the financial side of the sporting world. Lastly, Jon Festinger joins to give his expert take on all things within sports.

Tom Mayenknecht opens The Sport Market with the Podium, checking out the three best sports business stories of the week. Then, Ken Richardson joins. Plus, Steve McCalister joins the show. Lastly, it's time for the Power Rankings.

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers a lighter side take on the business of sports.

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of The Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht throws this weeks pitch.

Sport Market Power Rankings, which combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

This week's Buy & Sell panel includes former Canucks executive Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Elan Chark and host Tom Mayenknecht as the guys debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport.

Tom Mayenknecht rounds off the show by interviewing Steve Ewen, and Samantha Cheng, along with the closing bell with Elan Chark.

It's an extended edition of the Buy and Sell panel, with guests Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, Elan Chark and Nico. Lastly, Tom throws the listener his sports business pitch of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht gets into the Bulls and Bears of sports business, checking out the risers and fallers within the financial side of the sporting world. Lastly, Jon Festinger joins to give his expert take on all things within sports.

Tom Mayenknecht opens The Sport Market with the Podium, checking out the three best sports business stories of the week. Then, Rick Horrow joins. Lastly, it's time for the Power Rankings.

Rob Longley of Toronto Postmedia joins Tom Mayenknecht to discuss all things Toronto. Blue Jays having an opportunity to clinch, and the Maple Leafs starting camp.

Tom Mayenknecht throws this weeks pitch.

This week's Buy & Sell panel includes former Canucks executive Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, and host Tom Mayenknecht as the guys debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport.

Sport Market Power Rankings, which combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

Tom Mayenknecht rounds off the show by looking at the BC Lions massive victory, before reviewing the Whitecaps and Canucks weekend as well. Then, Tom interviews some vendors and guests around the Vancouver Convention Center from the VanCity Card Show. After, it's a replay of the earlier interviews from Rick Horrow, then Rob Longley.

Tom Mayenknecht is live from the Vancouver Convention Center at the VanCity Card Show to chat about the biggest news in Canadian sports, beginning with the BC Lions dominant victory. Then, it's an extended edition of the Buy and Sell panel, with guests Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger. They debate many different topics, from MLB success, to the Apple MLS TV deal, and the NFL's elite TV ratings. Lastly, Tom throws the listener his sports business pitch of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of The Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht gets into the Bulls and Bears of sports business, checking out the risers and fallers within the financial side of the sporting world. Then, he takes a look at the MLB and all the storylines going on within the league, from surefire Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw retiring, to the Blue Jays trying to clinch playoffs. After, he takes a look at what is hot in the collectible's world alongside Ken Richardson. Lastly, Jon Festinger joins to give his expert take on all things within sports.

Tom Mayenknecht opens The Sport Market with the Podium, checking out the three best sports business stories of the week. Then, Rick Horrow joins to give his insight into the NFL's big TV ratings, the Blue Jays trying to clinch the playoffs, and the WNBA. After, Rob Longley joins to examine all things Toronto, starting with the Blue Jays cataclysmic loss to the Royals. Lastly, it's the power rankings, where Tom ranks the biggest risers in sports business over the past week.

Joey Kenward of Canucks Connected joined The Sport Market to discuss Hastings horse racing, and more importantly Terry Fox's influence on Canada.

Sport Market Power Rankings, which combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

This week's Buy & Sell panel includes former Canucks executive Jon Festinger, Sport Market producer Elan Chark, Aziz Rajwani and host Tom Mayenknecht as the guys debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport.

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of The Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week.

Tom Mayenknecht throws this weeks pitch. A memo for other sports leagues to deliver total audience delivery through broadcasts, streams, and broadcasting numbers.

Tom dives into the massive success of the NFL, and its historic numbers from Week 1.

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers a lighter side take on the business of sports.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani in this week's edition of Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show. Next we go around the horn in the world of BC sports with Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom convenes this week's Buy & Sell Panel comprised of Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and producer Elan Chark. And we close out the hour with a Sport Market Pitch.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom chats with the visiting Sport Professor at Harvard University, Rick Horrow to talk all the latest in the business of sport. Then, we're joined by law professor and former sports executive Jon Festinger for a look at the good, the bad and the ugly practices this week in the world of sport.

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium. Then he's joined by Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat writer. Plus, our collectibles expert Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games joins the show.

We convene this week's Buy & Sell Panel, comprised of Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Sport Market producer Justin Morissette and host Tom Mayenknecht to debate what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, with topics including the Blue Jays' odds of winning the AL East, the BC Lions' chances of making the playoffs at all, and which western Canadian captain is more likely to bolt from their current NHL team: Connor McDavid or Quinn Hughes?

With captain's skates getting started around the NHL and the opening of rookie camps right around the corner, sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht takes a look at the steep price for tickets for prospect tournament games in Penticton, and how the Canucks can turn to charity to turn those ticket sales into a big PR win.

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of the Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three stories of the week that was in the business of sport. Topics this week include StubHub preparing to hit the market with an IPO, the SpitGate controversy that got the NFL season off the rollicking start on Thursday, and Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers getting busted for cap circumvention.