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JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL schedule release, the potential lack of anticipation for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto, and the comparison to John Tavares' return to Long Island after signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter joins the show to chat about JD's burning questions for the Jays heading into the unofficial second half of the MLB season (07:04). They discuss the need for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to improve at the plate, the situation the front office finds itself in, predictions for the Blue Jays rotation should they make the playoffs, George Springer's resurgence and whether or not it can be sustained, and the chances that Anthony Santander gets going when he returns to the lineup. Later, JD gives his thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting job at the ESPY's, reporting around the Maple Leafs regarding Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly, and Scottie Scheffler's comments ahead of The Open Championship (37:44).  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 affiliates.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the morning with a look at the recently released schedule for the 2025-26 NHL season. They give their thoughts on the league having the Florida Panthers raise their banner at 5pm on a Tuesday, before focusing on the scheduling of Mitch Marner's return to Toronto and why the league should have treated it as a marquee matchup. D&B dig deeper into the Leafs' schedule and discuss their concerns with the number of back-to-backs the team has. Later on, they chat about Joel Embiid's new ESPN feature and give their thoughts on his comments addressing the narratives surrounding his playoff production and health. D&B wrap up with a ‘Golf Report', as the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush gets underway.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.

Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour talking about Gavin McKenna's commitment to play with the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2026. The hosts focus on the changing landscape of junior hockey due to the partnership between the CHL and NCAA, the draw of NIL money, and how more players could choose to go the NCAA route moving forward. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (23:30) joins the show to give his thoughts on this past week's MLB All-Star festivities, the talk surrounding a possible league salary cap, and how the league can optimize their contracts.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.

In the final hour, Sportsnet's own Luke Fox joins Brent and Daniele to get into the NHL offseason. They take a look at what possible offseason moves the Leafs could still make, the rumours surrounding Quinn Hughes teaming up with his brothers, and whether the Flames should listen to trade offers for Nazem Kadri. National Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff (23:33) then joins D&B for the final segment of the hour. The guys hit on McGriff's experience acting as hitting coach for the AL team in the Futures Game, the Jays' prospect pool, and what he looks for in a batter's approach at the plate.  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 Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (3:13). They discuss how he is approaching his first offseason as a member of the Capitals following a stellar debut season, playing with Ovechkin amidst the Gr8 Chase, and what it was like to play at the Bell Centre in the postseason. Then, he shares his thoughts on his chances to make the Canadian Olympic team following a Four-Nations snub. Later, Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show (26:30) from Las Vegas to discuss the team's performance and mentality throughout the NBA Summer League. They discuss the Raptors' young talent, his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles, what Brandon Ingram brings to the squad, if he thinks the Raptors will make the playoffs this season, how Masai Ujiri impacted his career, his growth as a coach, and much more.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 Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off Hour 2 with Mark Immelman (0:30) to tee up The Open at Royal Portrush. They discuss the uniqueness of the course and the tough conditions in Ireland, Scheffler's viral comments about his mentality surrounding the sport and how it has helped him reach the pinnacle of Golf, Rory McIlroy's motivation heading into Portrush, and much more. Then, they discuss the NHL schedule release and the notable dates to look out for, review the 2025 MLB All-Star Game and the implementation of the ABS, and more. 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.

JD opens with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game, the addition of the ABS system, and the efficiency of more technology in sports (00:00). Ariel Helwani, Creator of Uncrowned, joins to chat about the New York Knicks offseason following their Eastern Conference Finals loss and the comparisons to the Toronto Maple Leafs, before getting into the state of the UFC Heavyweight division, the rumoured event taking place at the White House next year, the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway in what will be Poirier's retirement fight, and what could be next for Holloway (05:36). Later, JD previews the unofficial second half for the Blue Jays and the excitement that could be coming in Toronto if the Jays continues to march towards the postseason (46:07).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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the All-Star Game and the debut of the "swing-off" format that crowned the National League as champions. Keith Law (25:50) of The Athletic joins to discuss JoJo Parker, Jared Spencer and how Toronto fared in the 2025 MLB Draft. FanGraph's Kiri Oler (50:17) gives some fashion takes from last night's red carpet and breaks down her BaseRuns Game Show series. Lastly, veteran poker player and author of the “Punt of the Day” Substack, Sam Greenwood (01:16:35), discusses his baseball fandom and the similarities between baseball and poker.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 start the show breaking down last night's MLB All-Star game. The hosts discuss how surprisingly entertaining the game was, the way it ended an unprecedented swing off, the use of the ABS system in the game, and if the MVP was worthy of it. The duo also dive into the lack of star power in the stadium towards the end, and the importance of hosting the game in outdoor venues, especially with the reports Toronto is being considered for an upcoming Mid-Summer Classic. B&D wrap up the hour focusing on the MLBPA's desire to implement a salary cap in the league and how its seemingly the hill they will die on. Should they? The pair talk about whether its good for the game or not, and if spending big really leads to more wins on the field.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.

Daniele and Brent roll into the second hour continuing to discuss the future of MLB and their expiring CBA. The hosts weigh in on the possibility of expansion in the MLB, how it could potentially affect the rest of the league, and the financial incentives surrounding it. The duo then turn their attention to golf with The Open at Royal Portrush set to begin Thursday. B&D share their thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's recent rant questioning life and the fulfillment of winning. Joe House (28:00), host of the Fairway Rollin' podcast at The Ringer, joins the boys to help tee up the last major of the year. The trio talk about Scheffler's stardom and consistency on the course, before diving into the uniqueness of The Open and who they like in the field this weekend.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 and Daniele hit the final hour with some Maple Leafs offseason talk. The hosts welcome on Gord Stellick, former General Manager turned analyst, to look at the moves Toronto has made so far, the ceiling of this group, and what to make of their player and asset management. They also take some time to discuss Mitch Marner's move to Vegas and Easton Cowan's expectations for heading into next year. Later on, Tim Britton (26:00), senior writer at The Athletic, gives his thoughts following the MLB All-Star festivities in Atlanta. Tim chats about the state of baseball right now, the quickly approaching trade deadline, integrating the ABS system, and how necessary a salary cap is. They close with some of the marquee names available at the deadline and some specific targets the Jays should be looking at to bolster their pitching staff.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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome former World Series champion Cameron Maybin to the show (3:58). They discuss what we saw from the Home Run derby, the new blood making names for themselves, Jacob Misiorowski's inclusion in the All-Star Game, a player's perspective of electing to opt out, why Juan Soto will be motivated by his snub from the Midsummer Classic, how the Tigers have become a top contender this year, and much more. Then, in honour of the Emmy nominations being released, Ailish and Justin go through their sports related Emmy nominations and award winners for the year. They break down the biggest drama storylines, top directors, supporting cast members, and much more from the world of sports. 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 with Jon Morosi of MLB Network ahead of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game (1:05). They discuss last night's HR Derby and who to keep an eye out for to make a big impact at the ASG before looking towards the trade deadline. They get into the Jays; future outlook, which prospects they might move, the notable names to keep an eye on, the competition in the AL East, and much more. Then, to discuss his latest offseason trade board for Sportsnet.ca, Nick Kypreos joins the show (29:15). He shares whether Morgan Rielly could be moved, if there is a chance that Sidney Crosby does not stay in Pittsburgh, what to make of the Sabres and Bowen Byram agreeing to a 2-year extension, the pressure facing the L.A. Kings to win now, the Leafs' trade chips, and much more.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.

JD discusses his feelings towards the MLB's Home Run Derby ahead of the All-Star Game tonight, as well as the possibility that the Canadian anthem was omitted as the festivities began, before turning his attention to the Blue Jays position in the American League heading into the break (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays' options in the starting pitcher trade market, an update on Max Scherzer's health, what constitutes success for this group as we look ahead to the unofficial second half of the MLB season, and whether or not it will force the front office to address multiple positions in the market (11:10). Later, JD takes a look at the NHL's new CBA and the changes we will see over the next few seasons (45:30).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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz talk the Home Run Derby and prospects drafted yesterday in Micah Buckman, Tim Piasentin and more. Brandon Wile (26:35) talks about the All-Star festivities and the surging Red Sox. Afterwards, Jim Bowden (49:43) discusses front office tactics around the trade deadline and how much a quality starting pitcher will cost the Blue Jays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak (1:14:21) pops by to talk about the 2015 and 2016 rosters and his seasons in Toronto.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 returns to the host's chair alongside Daniele Franceschi to chat about the MLB All-Star festivities and Home Run Derby last night. They discuss this year's field in the derby, if it was lacking some star potential, and which competitors could take that next step to superstardom. They focus on the Mariners' Cal Raleigh, who ended up winning the event, and how the man now known as ‘Big Dumper' was seemingly showcased. B&D also look into Brent Rooker's comments that hinted at a bit of conspiracy and unfair play against him. The duo then get into the state of Major League Baseball and competitive balance after Rob Manfred's comments, with thoughts on the Pirates and the future of Paul Skenes. The hour ends with a 'Golf Report' looking at the return of The Open to Portrush.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.

Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour with a look back at Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's entertaining ejection from the weekend in Sacramento. They take a look at the state of the rest of the American League East and which team could be looking to make a deep postseason run. The pair highlight the Red Sox amid their recent surge and discuss if they can continue to stay hot heading into the trade deadline. The hosts also talk about the Baltimore Orioles' lack of success, the regression of some of their big-name players and prospects, as well as their reluctance to spend money on the team. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (30:45) checks in from the All-Star Game in Atlanta to discuss the Jays' position atop the division, their expectations heading into the second half, and their prospect direction post-draft. They wrap up going over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play at the plate so far this season and if he could be in for a second-half heater.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.

In the final hour on Tuesday, Daniele and Brent are joined by UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre to discuss his upcoming live show in Toronto, including his motivations and the mental challenges of his sport. They then welcome Adnan Virk (30:37) from MLB Network to recap the Home Run Derby and All-Star festivities, focusing on Cal Raleigh's impressive season and his potential as an A.L. MVP candidate. They also touch on Rob Manfred's comments about MLB competitiveness and the possibility of a salary cap.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.

Ailish Forfar and Jusitn Cuthbert kick off hour 2 with golf reporter with the Athletic, Jason Sobel (1:40). They recap the Genesis Scottish Open before previewing the Open Championship this week. They break down the course and what it will take to find success in Portrush, if Rory is facing pressure despite his green jacket and the motivation he has about winning at Portrush, outright betting favourites, and much more. Then, ahead of the HR Derby, Shi Davidi joins the show (28:31) from Atlanta. They discuss what to expect from the Home Run Derby, why Vladdy Jr. elected not to participate, if we will see an All-Star game in Toronto in the near future, and who he is most excited to watch in the Derby. Then, they discuss the Jays snubs for the ASG, Misiorowski's inclusion in the festivities, Kirk's return to the ASG for Toronto and what has led to his bounce back season, the Jays selecting JoJo Parker 8th overall last night at the 2025 MLB Draft, and much more.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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with two-time World Series champion Howard Johnson (5:06) ahead of tonight's MLB Home Run Derby. They discuss his own chances to compete in the derby and the all-star game, the evolution of the derby, his role working with the next generation of players, and much more. Then, following the Club World Cup in America, Henry Bushnell joins the show (27:40) to discuss how the tournament looked on American soil, and what we learned ahead of the World Cup in North America. They discuss the relationship between FIFA and the American Government, how Canada and the U.S. Men's National Teams stack up to one another, and much more!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.

JD opens the MLB All-Star break with his thoughts on the Blue Jays series loss to the Athletics, John Schneider's decision making with rest coming to the core players, and the direction the team should be headed in the unofficial second half of the season (00:00). JD takes a look at the available starting pitchers ahead of the trade deadline and what Toronto will consider moving in order to upgrade the roster, before singling out Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s production this season and what seems to be going wrong for the Jays' best player. JD checks in on the latest from the Nick Tarnasky golf saga, before opening the conversation around Nazem Kadri re-joining the Maple Leafs and Ryan Reaves' comments at his opening media availability following the trade to the Sharks (28:45).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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekends action, including John Schneider's ejection, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and Jose Berrios' start. Matt Vasgersian (29:19) tees up the All-Star festivities. Afterwards, Shi Davidi (49:39) and Geoff Pontes (1:14:47) get you familiar with the newest Blue Jays in Jojo Parker and Jake Cook as well as lookahead to what's next for Toronto on Day 2 of the MLB Draft. 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.

In their final Monday hour, Daniele & Zack reflect on the Blue Jays as they reach the MLB All-Star Break. They chat with Brandon Wile, theScore's MLB supervising editor, about the team's performance and trade deadline expectations. The trio also discusses Toronto's recent draft picks. To wrap up, they preview the Home Run Derby with insights from Dave Jauss (21:23), Senior Advisor for the Washington Nationals, who has experience coaching stars like Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.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.

Guest hosts Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein open this week on The FAN Morning Show with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who dropped their final series before the break in Sacramento to the Athletics. In what was a bit of a lacklustre finale, the pair dive into John Schneider's ejection yesterday, Max Scherzer's start on Friday night, and some overall reflections of the unofficial first half for Toronto. The pair also investigate a report that the team will be “all-in” at the trade deadline, with a certain pitcher already in their sights. Later on, the duo look back on the Wimbledon Finals and the new marquee matchup on the men's side that could uplift the sport (34:35). The hour ends with a quick golf report following an unlikely winner at the Genesis Scottish Open.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.

Daniele and Zack continue into the second hour with a chat about the Blue Jays at the break and how important these days off are. They focus in on one of the two players who will be in Atlanta for the All-Star festivities, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. D&Z talk about how Toronto's face of the franchise collected his 1000th hit over the weekend and debate if people are sometimes too hard on the first baseman. They look at his numbers this year, what expectations are on him and if that has, or should, increase given his new contract. Next, the two share their thoughts on rookie Jacob Misiorowski, who after only five starts, has been named an All-Star. Later, they check in with longtime tennis scribe, Christopher Clarey (25:35), who was in London covering Wimbledon, to get his thoughts on the tournament as a whole and the final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece in Sacramento. They take your calls and texts, and they discuss a game full of strange occurrences, including three errors from Tyler Heineman and Brent Rooker doing the majority of the damage - was this just 'one of those games' or are there things to be concerned about? They discuss Kevin Gausman's five innings of work, Addison Barger's splits against lefties, Leo Jiménez clubbing his first home run of the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. up-and-down season to-date. 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Athletics to wrap up the first half of the season with a 55-41 record - how do people feel about how the first 96 games went, and what are expectations for the second half? They get into a tough outing from José Berríos, Addison Barger clubbing his first home run off a left-handed pitcher, John Schneider with a fiery on-field display following his fifth inning ejection, and discuss the post-break rotation lineup as announced by Schneider post-game. Plus, they read some scouting reports on JoJo Parker, who the Blue Jays selected eighth overall in the 2025 MLB Draft (47:29). 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 affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Athletics to open the series in Sacramento! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman's adventurous ninth inning - was this shades of what we saw in May, or was this a one-off after his recent run of success? They also discuss Max Scherzer picking up his first career win as a Blue Jay, get into some high leverage moments for Brendon Little, and chat about the offence benefitting from a little luck in this one. Plus, with the trade deadline approaching, how do people feel about trading one or both of Trey Yesavage or Arjun Nimmala? 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.

JD Bunkis is joined by former Maple Leaf and new Seattle Kraken goaltender, Matt Murray, to discuss his decision to head out west, the difficulties of playing goalie in today's NHL, his Stanley Cup champion Penguins' teams, the state of goaltending in Canada, as well as his experience playing in Toronto and relationship with Joseph Woll. 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:47) live from Sacramento ahead of the Jays series against the A's. They discuss the potential trade targets for Toronto, the value that some of the younger Jays have on the trade market, and more. Then, live from Vegas for the NBA Summer League, Michael Grange joins the show (28:50). They discuss the mentality that the Raptors have heading into their first Summer League game, who he thinks could make an impact and fight for a larger roster spot this season, Ryan Nembhard's stealing the show over Bronny James and Cooper Flagg, the Raptors new additions, and much more.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.

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the news that Ryan Reaves has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks. Matt Murray, former Maple Leaf and new Seattle Kraken goaltender, joins to chat about his decision to head west, his Stanley Cup champion teams in Pittsburgh, the difficulties of playing goalie in today's game, the lack of dominant Canadian goalies, as well as his experience playing in Toronto and his relationship with Joseph Woll (00:00). Later, JD discusses his appearance at a live podcast event in Toronto and urges listeners to follow their passion (45:42).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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' final series before the All-Star break in Sacramento against the Athletics. A's TV analyst Dallas Braden (10:05) shares what the Jays can expect over the weekend series, the next steps in the Athletics' development, the difficulty of evaluating talent at Sutter Health Park, players that could be on the move at the deadline, and how older pitchers handle the Sacramento heat. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:50) discusses how he's preparing for the sunshine down south, bullpen availability ahead of the All-Star break, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s timing issues, why Bo Bichette fits best in the clean-up spot, Joey Loperfido's Triple-A improvements, the pressure that comes with leading the division, and much more.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.

Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of the AL East.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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli recap the 10-game win streak and the significance of Addison Barger's season to date. Zach Crizer (31:59) joins to discuss his piece on why lefties have been dominant on the mound. Emmanuel Berbari (50:45) talks DJ Lemahieu and where the Yankees stand at the midway point of the season. Jenny Cavnar (1:14:09) previews the A's ahead of the 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, Julia and Sho provide their predictions for the Home Run Derby. 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.

Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein continue the Blue Jays discourse into the second hour. The hosts start off discussing the team's five hundred million dollar man, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the gravity of his 14-year contract, and the expectations for him this season and beyond. They turn their attention to the upcoming MLB trade deadline and Toronto's “untouchables” on the roster and in the system. Would the organization be willing to move Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage? Sho Alli (29:30), host of Jays Talk, joins the conversation to share his take, before taking a closer look at some targets Toronto should be focusing on before July 31st.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.

Daniele & Zack continue their Jays discussion in the third hour, focusing on the team's MVP and the upcoming series before the All-Star Break. They welcome Sportsnet analyst Madison Shipman to discuss Vladdy's recent performance and the fairness of the criticism he's faced. The trio also explores the team's positive trends and expectations for Max Scherzer. To wrap up the week, they chat with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (32:05) about the new CBA, its early ratification, changes to the salary cap, the regular season schedule, and the decentralized draft.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.

Guest hosts Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein take the reins on Friday's edition of The FAN Morning Show. Despite their latest game being a loss, the pair start with a chat about the Blue Jays, who still sit atop of the American League East with a two-game lead over the Yankees. They discuss how the recent run for Toronto has changed expectations of what this team should do ahead of the fast-approaching trade deadline. D&Z examine what would constitute as a job well done by the Jays' front office and would be viewed as a success in eyes of Toronto fans post-July 31st.. In the back end of the hour, the duo discusses a minor trade made late last night by the Maple Leafs, as well as projected No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna's decision to play at Penn State in 2026 and it's impact on junior hockey in Canada (31:11).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 affiliates.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome MLB insider Bob Nightengale to the show (4:30) to discuss how contending teams will approach the deadline at the all-star break. They discuss the possibility of Bo Bichette being dealt and who Toronto could realistically target. Then, they look to the other top teams around the MLB and what they are missing ahead of the deadline, who could be major sellers, and much more. Later, the Athletic's Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:55) to discuss how the Canadian teams have fared throughout the offseason so far, the post-Marner era for Toronto, the Habs' youth movement, how she expects the Atlantic to shape up, and much more. Finally, they discuss how the Oilers can get back to the Cup Finals and more importantly get over the hump, what Isaac Howard will bring to the team, the Flames' stagnant offseason, the Penguins trade today and who could be on the move, and more. 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.

JD takes a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent string of play amidst the Blue Jays hot streak and how to approach the topic when he's seemingly underperforming (00:00). Jeff Blair, host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to continue the discussion on Vladdy's performance of late, whether or not he can return to his MVP-candidate form, what the front office should be looking to add to the roster at the trade deadline, the chances of a baseball work stoppage coming up in the next few years, how a salary cap could be implemented in the MLB, and the effect that would have on the sport (05:24). Later, JD questions the Maple Leafs' interest in free agent Jack Roslovic as the NHL offseason rolls on rather quietly (47:45).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 affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the off-day with a look back on the Blue Jays' streak-breaking loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Then, they get into some early trade action with the Orioles trading Bryan Baker to the Rays, why the Jays should act quick for bullpen help and what they should be willing to give up. Later, New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong (26:20) joins the show to discuss his path from Markham to the minors, how he developed his unique mechanics, the biggest challenges in Double-A, and what he's looking forward to at the All-Star Futures Game.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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by MLB Network analyst and former general manager Dan O'Dowd (4:18) to chat about DJ LeMahieu being designated for assignment by the New York Yankees, how a front office would handle a stretch of success and prepare for some regression just like the Blue Jays, why he would be cautious about moving off Toronto's top prospects at the trade deadline, trading in the MLB Draft, and working around chemistry in the clubhouse. Afterwards, Jeff and Kevin continue to head to the Back-Leg Line to hear listeners' voicemails!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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to reflect on the 10-game win streak and Vladdy's struggles in the series finale. Joshua Rodrigues (30:35) emphasizes the importance of communication between players and coaches, as well as identifying good baserunning habits. Jon Morosi (51:00) analyzes the state of the AL East and the opportunity ahead for the Blue Jays. Ben Clemens (1:15:11) outlines what is ahead in his annual Trade Value column, with the deadline a few weeks away. 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 & Daniele keep the Blue Jays talk going into their third hour; this time the hosts focus on the team moving forward, roster decisions and what could be coming at the deadline. They start on the who the team's “untouchables” would be and if anyone at the Major League level could be used as trade bait. Next, the duo bring on newly minted author Adnan Virk (23:59), weighs in on the Blue Jays and their recent run; what they need to add to be a legit contender and what some other A.L. East teams might do before July 31st.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 and Daniele continue to dive into all things Blue Jays and start the second hour focused on their bench boss, John Schneider. Should he be among the betting favourites for American League Manager of the Year if his club can keep this up? The hosts make a case for why he should be the favourite, before dissecting a recent tweet from Hector Gomez reporting on who Toronto is interested in at the deadline. They discuss how serious this is, given how dialed in Hector was on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, as well as give their take on the names attached and some other possible fits. To close this hour, Blue Jays beat writer and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Postmedia, Rob Longley (25:56), chats about the job John Schneider has done this season and what other factors has helped changed the narrative around this team.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.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi are back, but unfortunately, they are talking about a Blue Jays' loss that halted their win streak at ten games in a row and stopped them from tying the franchise record for consecutive victories. Given the run, can fans still be frustrated with the loss or was it just due? The hosts dive into it and focus, like many fans did, on the performance (and maybe season as a whole) of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They expand that to a conversation of supporters' love for Vladdy and how it tends to waver at times. The duo also try to get into the mind of manager John Schneider with some of the decisions that were made yesterday specifically with the lineup and the bullpen. On the back end of this first hour, the morning pair get into LeBron James' latest social media troll and if the Maple Leafs should be extending Anthony Stolarz (30:05).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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Jesse Rogers (1:05) following the Jays 10-game win streak being snapped at the hands of the Chicago White Sox. They discuss how the rest of the MLB views the Jays, the playoff pathways in the American League ahead of the trade deadline, the Jays' trade chips, if it is a buyers or sellers market, and much more. Then, they discuss the robot umpires that will be implemented at the all-star game next week, preview the MLB All-Star game and the new faces that could have a “star-making moment.” Then, Sportsnet's Caroline Cameron joins the show (26:35) to discuss the latest standings at Wimbledon, her predictions for the finals, and who to keep an eye on ahead of the National Bank Open. They end things off discussing Christian Horner's exit from Red Bull Racing and discuss other coaches/managers around the sports world who could be on the hot seat. 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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, open the show by breaking down the viral golf fight video making the rounds on social media, before diving into the Blue Jays' 10-game win streak following their rainout victory over the Chicago White Sox (00:00). They discuss the contributions from everyone on the roster, the ascension of Addison Barger in 2025, who should be playing the most at second base, and the expectations for the front office as we approach the trade deadline with Daulton Varsho and Anthony Santander getting closer to returning. Later, JD explains his struggles in finding a local tennis coach in Toronto and his upcoming public speaking appearance (43:48). 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 affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 waterlogged win over the White Sox to win both the series in Chicago, and their tenth straight game! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rain delay helping out the bullpen - what will the positive effects be going forward for the rest of this week? They discuss the offence continuing to string together positive outings, Chris Bassitt's six innings of one-run ball, and look ahead to the schedule after the All-Star Break - how important is it to win those first few series after the break? 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the red-hot Blue Jays with Madison Shipman (1:05). They discuss how the Jays are finding different ways to win ball games, the pitching staff's adjustments, feel-good vibes around the team, the present and future of Bo Bichette in a contract year, potential trade deadline plans, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin ask listeners to share what they consider the biggest decisions in sports since LeBron's decision 15 years ago today. Then, Sam Cosentino joins the show (31:40) to discuss Gavin McKenna heading to the NCAA. They discuss whether this is the biggest decision by a prospect in hockey history, the changing landscape in junior hockey, how the Islanders will handle Matthew Schaefer's development and more. 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through every team following a busy NHL free agency period:Hurricanes 4:38Blue Jackets 13:03Devils 18:14Islanders 21:46Rangers 25:51Flyers 29:02Penguins 33:16Capitals 36:43Bruins 39:37Sabres 46:20Red Wings 53:02Panthers 58:08Canadiens 1:03:49Senators 1:07:19Lightning 1:12:00Maple Leafs 1:15:10Kyle and Elliotte answer your texts and voicemail submissions through the Thought Line (1:22:23).Blackhawks 1:41:26Avalanche 1:44:32Stars 1:50:16Wild 1:56:04Predators 2:02:26Blues 2:07:20Mammoth 2:12:06Jets 2:15:27Ducks 2:21:23Flames 2:26:38Oilers 2:31:33Kings 2:35:59Sharks 2:42:58Kraken 2:46:28Canucks 2:50:45Golden Knights 2:56:33Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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