The FAN Pregame

After a major series win against the Cleveland Guardians, Ben Shulman joins the show (1:22) to discuss his experience calling the three-game series and what he took away from the series, Vladdy’s performance, the bats coming alive when it mattered most, if what we are seeing from Brett Bateman can continue, the confidence in Soriano, if there is a flaw in Toronto’s play, and much more! Then, Matt Devlin joins the show (28:05) to discuss the Kawhi trade nearing completion with the superstar set to join the Raptors at any moment. They discuss the discourse and feelings from Raptors fans on his return, what Kawhi brings both on and off the court, his mentality and work ethic coming into a younger team, Lowry being honoured by the Raptors, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1, Dan Shulman (1:27) joins the show ahead of his call of Game 2. They discuss if Brett Bateman could be the catalyst for the Jays this year, why tonight’s contest is a must-win game for Toronto, what to expect with Dylan Cease on the mound, and more. Then, with the NBA finally releasing their verdict on the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation, NBA Insider Marc Stein (25:27) joins the show! They break down the penalty that L.A. has received, why Kawhi got off with a limited punishment, what the ruling means for the Raptors, and more. They end things off discussing the teams to root for ahead of the NFL 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:03) ahead of the Blue Jays series against the Guardians. They break down if this is the Jays biggest series of the year, what to expect from the Jays going with an opener in Game 1, Buck Martinez's legacy, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jensen Lewis (1:53)! They break down how the Guardians are performing as they get ready to take on the Jays tomorrow evening, if PCA has run away with the NL MVP after hitting five homers against the Reds, what it means to have below .500 teams competing for the playoffs, how Milwaukee is finding success despite their low home run numbers, and much more. Then, James Palmer joins the show (26:00) ahead of the NFL Season to discuss the biggest stories heading into the season. They start off with Aaron Donald's NFL return with the Rams, whether Dallas could be a legitimate threat this season, the Bills' outlook under new head coach Joe Brady and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Messi retiring from the Argentina Men’s National 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off discussing Cale Makar getting an NHL record contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Then, MLB Insider Robert Murray (5:24) joins the show to discuss the AL Wild Card race, a massive blunder for the Jays last night, if the boos are justified, and more. Then, they look around the AL and discuss the Yankees path, the Dodgers sweeping the pirates and what to expect in Skubal’s start against his former team tonight, if the Brewers could overtake L.A., and more. Then, Justin and Jesse give their thoughts on if the boos to Vladdy and the Jays can have significant repercussions, what the next path for Vladdy should be, and more. Then, they discuss Makar accepting the NHL’s highest ever contract, what it could mean for the future of the league, how it compares to some of the biggest contracts around the NHL, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:51) ahead of the Blue Jays' matchup against the Royals. They discuss the Jays signing Michael Lorenzen, the thin pitching staff, their need for a Star Centerfielder, the latest criticism involving Vladdy and the Gatorade bath, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show (25:37) to discuss Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade out of Winnipeg. They break down the relationship between Hellebuyck and the Jets over the years, what the next steps would be for Winnipeg if they grant the trade request, how Cheveldayoff will approach a potential trade, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the expected contract extension for Cale Makar with the Colorado Avalanche. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of the Jays' second game against the Royals (1:26). They discuss how the Jays have looked falling back in their AL Wild Card Race, what Brett Bateman has brought to the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles, Shane Bieber’s future, and much more. Then, they look around the league starting with Cleveland, early returns on Tarik Skubal with the Dodgers and whether his future lies in L.A., and more. Then, Sho Alli joins the show (25:35) to break down his thoughts on how the team looks day-in and day-out, Alejandro Kirk’s recent stretch, his early impressions of Bateman, the Jays selling over 1M loonie dogs, and more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the national tv games in the U.S. around the NHL. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Rob Longley (1:53) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber’s latest injury and how his season has gone so far, whether the Jays are looking to re-sign the pending free agent, what to expect from Vladdy in the final stretch of the season, and much more. Then, with the NFL season inching closer, it’s fantasy football draft season! Ailish and Justin welcome John Daigle (26:28) of Establish The Run to break down the biggest fantasy football questions and strategies that fantasy GMs need to keep in mind for their drafts, how you should approach the first round, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (2:00)! They discuss the playoff races taking over the MLB including the closely-contended AL Wild card race, if the White Sox have a legitimate chance to go on a run in October, the pros and cons of a sub .500 team making the postseason, the Ohtani vs. PCA MVP race and if PCA has the edge, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discussed how much the Jays have changed since before Ailish’s vacation, the mystery of the Walter Cup going missing, and more. Finally, they discuss the latest surrounding Mark Walter’s alleged financial issues and what this means for the future of the pro teams he owns including the Dodgers, and the future of the PWHL which he is the co-founder of.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Zack Bodenstein kick things off with former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero (0:37). They discuss what we can expect from Vladdy when he returns this weekend, why both the fans and the pitchers themselves want to see Cease vs. Schlittler, what the Jays can expect from a bullpen game to open the series against the Yankees, Soriano’s impact in Toronto so far with Pete Walker, and much more. Then, it’s time for another edition of the Friday Free For All! Justin and Zack discuss which sport's fans have it the best in terms of schedules, and discuss the biggest storylines around the sports world! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Zack Bodenstein kick things off with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith following the Jays series win over the Rays at the Trop! They discuss how the young guns helped get the job done for Toronto, if what we are seeing from Kirk the expectation going into the season or an improvement, Jesús Sánchez’ struggles as an outfielder, Nathan Lukes’ defensive play this season, and much more! Then, former MLB pitcher Adam Ottavino joins the show! They break down Shane Bieber’s interest at the deadline and why he remained a Blue Jay in the end, his experience coming back from Tommy John Surgery, if players are scoreboard watching while in the midst of tight playoff races, and more. Justin and Zack end things off discussing the Dodgers, the NHL’s increased schedule, 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off reacting to the vibes around the Blue Jays massive win against the Rays last night. Then, Ben Shulman joins the show (9:26) ahead of the second game of the series between the Jays and Rays! They discuss the vibes around the team, what we can expect from Vladdy as he nears his return, the confidence in the Blue Jays starting rotation, confidence levels in George Springer, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (1:35) ahead of the Jays series opener against the Rays! They break down the Jays historical performances against Tampa Bay, if the Jays can make the postseason with their stars continuing to struggle, Soriano’s early returns for Toronto and what to expect from him on the mound tonight, and much more. Then, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:20) as they discuss the playoff races around the MLB, if a team below .500 battling hard for a wild card spot good for the league, why he believes the Jays surging players and schedule leave them poised for a postseason berth, if the Tigers will regret their deadline moves, and more. Then, they discuss if the Rays are the top team in the AL, if the Red Sox run was as convincing as it seemed, the Dodgers tough stretch of play as of late and where their issues lie, if the Brewers are good enough to win the World Series, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (1:45)! They break down the thrilling AL Wild Card race, his takeaways and grades for the Jays' play, John Schneider’s role in getting his club back into the fight, and much more! Then, with mixed reports surrounding the Kawhi Leonard contract scandal with the Clippers, Michael Grange joins the show (28:36) to break it all down. They discuss ESPN’s latest report and the NBA’s denial of said allegations, who gets to set the rules for a potential punishment, Steve Balmer’s legacy as an NBA owner, how the scandal could affect the next CBA, the impact the latest reports have on the Raptors, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (2:01) ahead of the Jays series against the Yankees. They discuss if there is a since of urgency around the clubhouse heading into a crucial 9-game stretch starting tonight against the Yankees. Then, they discuss the breaking news that the Blue Jays are considering calling up a top prospect in Ricky Tiedemann as early as Saturday. They break down what his role would be and if he could be used in a bullpen role, a milestone week for Max Scherzer, the Stars around the AL who are having Vladdy-like seasons, the number of pitchers Toronto have had to use early on this month, and much more! Then, it’s time for the Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse go through the biggest storylines of the week in sports, including the Raptors' controversial schedule release video, Jayden Daniels cease and desist letter to LSU, and the biggest storylines that will dictate the NFL 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Nick Ashbourne (2:48) ahead of the third game between the Jays and Red Sox. They discuss first two games of the series, what we have seen from Brett Bateman, what to expect from José Soriano in his second start with the Jays, how the Angels and Blue Jays use him differently, Louis Varland’s speedbump, and much more. Then, with the NBO Semi-Finals, Ben Lewis (26:00) joins the show! They discuss Ben Shelton’s tournament so far, what to expect from Coco Gauff in the semi-finals, and more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss Russell Westbrook retiring from the NBA, the Lakers being sold yet again, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with WEEI’s Rob Bradford (1:03) ahead of game two between the Red Sox and Blue Jays. They discuss the Red Sox's three-game losing streak after looking unstoppable as of late, why Baltimore decided to trade Adley Rutschman ahead of his Red Sox debut, how the Red Sox have performed this season, what to make of their success, Dylan Cease’s mentality, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman joins the show (26:10) to discuss his perspective on the craziness of the Red/Sox Jays series opener, what to expect from Cease against Boston, the positive signs that we are seeing from Toronto, and much more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing how the rules debate in last night’s Jays game could be fixed in the future, the NBA’s Christmas day slate, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:17) following a long and hard-fought weekend of baseball in a series win over the Phillies. They discuss what has looked different for the Jays over the course of their recent stretch, early impression of newly acquired Brett Bateman, what to expect against the red-hot Red Sox, and more. Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show (25:30) to discuss the Red Sox play as of late finally dropping consecutive games, what to expect as they take on the Jays, what the Angels were thinking trading Soriano to Toronto, what is going on with the Dodgers who are 2-8 in their last 10, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off this Friday edition by welcoming former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet Blue Jays Radio Analyst, Chris Leroux (0:30), in studio! They tee up José Soriano's Blue Jays debut, the Major League debut of Brett Bateman and what Spencer Miles’ future looks like. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the latest news surrounding the Kawhi Leonard saga, how they would feel about it had the Raptors not traded for Kawhi, what the ultimate punishment will be, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following an electric Blue Jays loss against the Chicago Cubs, Jon Morosi (0:45) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap the game and discuss what we have seen from Toronto since the deadline. They discuss why he is so high on the Jays deadline moves, why a selling team was able to add pieces that could help them win now, and more. Then, they discuss if the Cubs can challenge the Dodgers in the postseason, why the Red Sox are poised to improve as the season continues, why PCA could win the NL MVP, Dylan Cease’s Cy Young case, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with CFL legend and Toronto Argos General Manager Michael 'Pinball' Clemons (1:40)! They discuss the Argos finally returning home to BMO Field, the impact of the extra travelling being away from home from so long, the impact it has had on his role as GM and new HC Mike Miller, and more. Then, they discuss the CFL's new rules. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays winning their third series in a row, what would have happened if Kevin Gausman got his first start with the Cubs against Toronto, if we can see a Gausman return in the offseason, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through an early Northern Star Award preview! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Alanna Rizzo (0:40) ahead of Tarik Skubal’s debut with the L.A. Dodgers! They discuss how the Dodgers continuing to load up at the deadline and how it compares to the Yankees' threepeat team, why the Dodgers are the leagues villains, why no other team made the trade, if the Dodgers have assembled the greatest starting rotation in MLB history, who is the biggest obstacle for L.A. to win a World Series, and much more! Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the merits of a MLB salary cap. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show (28:41) ahead of the Jays matchup against the Astros. They discuss if the season is beyond saving for Toronto, what the Jays plan was at the deadline, the attachment fans have had to many of the Jays traded players, Jeff Hoffman’s legacy in Toronto, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the second hour of their MLB Trade Deadline special with MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger (0:25)! They discuss the Jays reportedly taking calls on newly acquired José Soriano, why the Brewers ‘let’ Skubal join the Dodgers, what the Brewers have up their sleeves, how the deadline has looked so far, and much more! Then, Justin and Jesse end off the show discussing if the Jays trading a top prospect in Arjun Nimmala was worth it based on the current market, the future of the Jays starting rotation, how the AL East stacks up with the newest additions, what we can expect from Toronto going forward, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (4:20) on MLB trade deadline day! They discuss the moves we have seen so far from the Blue Jays, what the edition of José Soriano means for the Jays going forward, the business of the deadline and if Gausman has a future with Toronto, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the trajectory of the Blue Jays based on the state of their contracts and the trades they have made so far. Then, MLB Networks Alex Avila (28:53) joins the show! They discuss the Tigers' side of the Tarik Skubal trade, why the Dodgers' villainy is good for MLB, the Cubs landing Kevin Gausman and if he could be a playoff starter for the team, and much more! Justin and Jesse end off the hour breaking down the big trades of the day so far! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jesse Rubinoff and Kevin Michie kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals! They discuss how long the Jays can approach the market, if they are actively shopping their big names on the trade block, where Vladdy ranks amongst the MLB’s big stars who are struggling, if the Jays can convince ownership not to sell with a strong weekend, and much more! Then, MLB insider Jim Bowden joins the show! They discuss what we can expect this weekend ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, why it is a certainty that Skubal and other Tigers stars will be moved by Monday, why Mason Miller could end up staying put, which teams will dictate the deadline, Blue Jays and the AL East remaining wide open, 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz (1:35)! They break down the latest news and rumours surrounding the MLB trade deadline, whether this deadline could be the end of an era for Toronto, if the Phillies are ready to buy at the deadline, how Don Mattingly has fared as the Phillies manager, the best landing spot for Tarik Skubal, Yordan Álvarez’s outstanding season, and much more! Then, Marty Walsh (28:25), Executive Director of the NHLPA joins the show to discuss the new revamped NHL Rookie Showcase, the importance of the event for the players as they get to learn about their future being pro athletes, and more. Then, they discuss the increasing cap in the NHL, the young stars signing record-setting contracts, what the MLB can learn from the NHL to avoid a labour strike next season, and much more! Then, they end things off discussing the latest controversy surrounding the new FIFA World Cup plans, a potential Lebron James/Last Dance-style documentary, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal’s last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber’s disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto’s top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Shulman (0:56), Sportsnet radio voice of the Blue Jays, joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Jays' second game against the Nationals in Washington. They discuss Max Scherzer's return to the mound in the series-opening win, whether the 42-year-old has any trade value, where Kevin Gausman ranks among the starters likely to be moved on deadline day, and whether there's any chance the Jays listen to offers for Louis Varland. Then, Ailish and Jesse play a game of 'Christmas in July' and present gifts to various pro sports teams, players and fans in need! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff with the Blue Jays kicking off a series against the Washington Nationals and MLB's trade deadline just a week away (1:34). He discusses what he expects from Max Scherzer as he makes his return to the mound against his former team, Kevin Gausman voicing his desire to stay in Toronto, what type of return the team can expect in a potential Shane Bieber trade, players who might see a bigger role after the deadline, and how labour uncertainty in 2027 will impact deadline movement. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the Friday show with their reaction to LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, before being joined by Raptors analyst Alvin Williams. They further discuss the effect LeBron will have on the Sixers team, the decision to take less money to head to Philly, and how the Jaylen Brown trade helped to lay the groundwork for the move, before touching on the Kawhi Leonard trade saga. After the break, Justin and Jesse are joined by Boston Globe reporter Tim Healey to set up the Blue Jays' series in Boston and chat about the Red Sox's recent success following a slow start to the season, how Red Sox fans are feeling about the change of direction, and what the team might need at the upcoming trade deadline. Later, Justin & Jesse touch on more injury news for the Blue Jays with Addison Barger having season-ending elbow surgery. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:59) to discuss the Blue Jays' disappointing play following the All-Star break. They debate the feelings amongst Jays fans about the team, whether they will be buyers or sellers at the approaching trade deadline, which players could be made available or untouchable, and John Schneider's job security. After the break, Ailish and Justin touch on the Red Sox' 15-game winning streak before the Blue Jays head to Fenway this weekend, Jason Robertson signing a one-year contract to return to the Dallas Stars next season, before looking at the youngest players across sports and their potential to surpass the current slate of stars.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with a look at the Blue Jays' position ahead of the trade deadline next week. Rays Analyst Grant Balfour joins the show (7:48) to discuss the Rays' exciting season so far, what's behind their success, the team's trade deadline wish list, and their potential to go deep in the playoffs, before turning their attention to the Blue Jays' struggles in 2026. After the break, Ailish and Justin revisit the Jays' needs heading into next season, and the likelihood that Kevin Gausman will be traded. Finally, they take your texts on athletes who deserved more in their career! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff start the week with a thought on the World Cup Final and the Blue Jays' celebratory weekend following the All-Star break, before being joined by Oliver Platt from OneSoccer (6:18). They discuss Spain's victory over Argentina and their dominant tournament, Canada's place in the FIFA rankings following their run, and what could be next for Lionel Messi following a potential final World Cup appearance. After the break, Ailish and Jesse continue the conversation about Canada's place in the soccer world before drafting Blue Jays who should be considered 'untouchable' ahead of the trade deadline. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FIFA analyst and former Canadian National Soccer team member Kara Lang (2:05) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday! She reflects on Canada putting on a show as hosts, the men's team's World Cup moment, whether Argentina can conjure more magic in the Final, how Spain can shut down Lionel Messi, and the tournament's most memorable moments. Then, Ailish and Justin check in on The Open Championship, with Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty headlining Round 2. Later, Sportsnet radio broadcaster Ben Shulman joins the show (30:27) with the Blue Jays back in action after the All-Star break. They discuss reasons to be optimistic about a potential Jays playoff berth, the team's crucial pre-deadline stretch ahead, and how they can start the second half strong against the Chicago White Sox. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Tim Reynolds (2:23)! They kick things off discussing the latest on Lebron’s free agency decision, the Heat announcing Giannis as the newest member of the team, what the new look Miami Heat can accomplish this season, Brady Tkachuk joining the Florida Panthers, his time covering Bobrovsky and what we can expect from the Leafs new goaltender, whether Kawhi will be a Raptor, and much more! Later, Brandon Wile joins the show (28:05) to discuss how the Jays need to approach the deadline, what the fans want to see, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing if there should be a 3rd Place Game In The World Cup.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy’s confounding first half, if Bo Bichette’s departure is part of Vladdy’s struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team’s head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Finally, they discuss some of the notable NHL games from the league's schedule release! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa (1:00) following England’s stunning collapse to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-finals. They break down how much of the loss is on Thomas Tuchel, what to make of Lionel Messi’s continued dominance, Lamine Yamal’s resume and health ahead of the Final, and much more! Then, ahead of the Open kicking off tomorrow, Sirius XM’s Michael Breed (29:19) joins the show! They discuss what to expect from the course and why it’s a different style of golf, Rory McIlroy's outlook, whether Tommy Fleetwood can come through in his home tournament, the chip on Scottie Scheffler's shoulders, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to England’s epic collapse to Argentina at the World Cup. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup-winning defenceman Sean Walker (4:42) joins the show! They discuss his early days as Ailish's teammate in Keswick, what his plans are with the Stanley Cup, what other teams around the league can learn from the Hurricanes, Jordan Staal’s importance to the team, how Rod Brind’Amour was able to guide his team over the hump, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the GM change in Detroit with Yzerman staying with the organisation in a new role, what can be learned from his tenure as the Red Wings GM, landing spots for Patrick Kane, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Shi Davidi (2:19) live in Philly ahead of the MLB Midsummer Classic! They discuss what to expect from John Schneider’s AL Squad, what starting means for Dylan Cease, whether Toronto will be getting an ASG down the road, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to hear the sports hills you will die on! They discuss the best hockey player of all time, Pennant winners getting championship rings, and much more. Then, they end things off with a post-ASG Blue Jays season preview and discuss which young NHL Stars might overtake Leo Carlsson’s record-setting contract. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Ceruti (2:23) to recap Spain's win over France to advance to the World Cup Final! They discuss Spain’s path to the final, who is the more favourable matchup for Spain between England and Argentina, the Jude Bellingham narrative changes leading into the tournament up until now, his thoughts on expanding the tournament once again, and much more! Then, former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Ricky Romero joins the show (28:27) to tee up the MLB All-Star Game! They break down the Home Run Derby and Walker’s path to taking home the title, the new format, and more. Later, they look ahead to Dylan Cease starting for the American League In The All-Star Game, his memories at the ASG, what we need to see from Vladdy after electing to skip the ASG, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 with Sportsnet’s James Sharman (1:42) ahead of the World Cup Semi-finals! They break down the World Cup conspiracy theories, the rivalry between England and Argentina, whether it could really be “coming home” for England, and the narratives surrounding Bellingham and his growth on the national stage. Then, they dive into Spain and France’s semi-final matchup, Rodri’s incredible World Cup so far, which team is the more battle-tested to this point, what we need to see from Lamine Yamal, what an expanded World Cup could look like, and more. Later, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi joins the show (32:09) to discuss the biggest talking points around NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Raptors rookie Allen Graves' strong showing, why Jaden Bradley was a great pick for the Raptors, Dybantsa vs. Peterson, an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Vernon Wells (2:10)! They discuss how the Home Run Derby has changed over the years, his experience competing at the event, Vladdy’s season with Toronto, how the team has looked since their World Series run last season, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin go through the new Home Run Derby format, their picks to win the event, and more. Later, they discuss the World Cup semi-finals with Jude Bellingham taking charge for England, whether the World Cup should consider expansion yet again, the biggest storylines from the tournament, why Argentina has become the villain, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the newest head coach of the Toronto Marlies, Steve Sullivan (1:10)! They discuss his new role as head coach with the Marlies, his goals with the team this season before getting promoted to the Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano’s appointment on his staff, his relationship with John Chayka during their time in Arizona, his unique background in the sport, and much more! Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (26:50) to discuss the Jays' final series before the All-Star Game! They break down Vladdy skipping the ASG, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, his draft memories, and much more! Ailish and Jesse end things off by discussing Victor Wembanyama signing a massive extension with the Spurs! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:55)! They discuss whether or not matching Leo Carlsson offer sheet was an “easy decision” for Anaheim, how the Ducks will approach the contract situation with the teams other young stars, the controversy surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundan putting his entire family's names on the Stanley Cup, Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff, Connor Bedard’s latest injury, and much more! Then, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange joins the show (27:12) to discuss the holdup in the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto. They break down why the league's investigation into Kawhi and the Clippers, why the Raptors would have to take on the punishment if one is imposed, what a potential punishment for Kawhi could look like, potential reunions with former Raptors available on the open market, and much more! Ailish and Jesse wrap up by discussing the Jays' new home run celebration, Dylan Cease’s near no-hitter, if he should be an ASG starter, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman (1:45) to break down the Round of 16 at the World Cup! They discuss Canada’s exit, why Alphonso Davies is getting a bad rap following his lack of playing time at the World Cup, the emergence of Luc de Fougerolles, and more. Then, they discuss the Quarter-Finals, Norway’s changes against England, if Spain is still a favourite to take home the trophy, the Golden Boot Race, and much more! Later, Justin and Jesse discuss the Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson to their coaching staff. Finally, Dan Shulman joins the show (26:25) to discuss the Jays series against the Giants, Vladdy’s season as we head into the All-Star break, the lack of a break that many Jays players had heading into the season, if the Jays have a chance at the playoffs, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with CJ Miles (2:04) ahead of the expected announcement of Kyle Lowry’s retirement with the Toronto Raptors tomorrow! They discuss his relationship with Lowry during their time with the Raptors, his Toronto legacy, whether we could see a DeMar DeRozan reunion in Toronto, whether Kawhi Leonard makes the Raptors a legit contender, and much more! Then, Shayna Goldman (27:28) of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the offer-sheet craziness surrounding the Anaheim Ducks. They break down how the Ducks can approach their cap situation, why it’s important to handle young core players' futures early, whether the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson will hurt their future going forward, Connor Bedard's offer sheet candidacy, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin recap Canada’s World Cup exit to Morocco. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman ahead of tomorrow’s round of 16 matchup between Canada and Morocco at the World Cup. They discuss Morocco’s pathway to the round of 16 against Canada, how Canada stacks up in the matchup, if Davies will be in the lineup, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Flyers massive offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and more. Then, Montreal Victoire and PWHLPA President Laura Stacey joins the show! They discuss her 7th annual Sticks In For Charity tournament for her LS7 Foundation! Then, they discuss the Victoire winning the Walter Cup, her role with the PWHLPA and the rules she has helped implement amidst expansion, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing the Jays play as of late ahead of their series against Mariners tonight, the Leafs signing McKenna to his ELC, 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:35) following a busy opening day of NHL free agency! They break down the whirlwind week for Zach Werenski and his future in Columbus. Then, they discuss how the Sharks fared in free agency with some big deals on the blue line, how John Chayka revamped the Leafs team on Day 1 of Free Agency, and what we can expect from the remaining top free agents. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the reports surrounding Kyle Lowry retiring as a Raptor! Then, David Alter joins the show (26:25) to discuss the new-look Toronto Maple Leafs roster, whether they're better than last season, Bobrovsky’s contract with Toronto, Roslovic’s fit in the top-six, how the Marlies AHL win could help the team going forward, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Michael Grange (1:26) with the Raptors reportedly trading for Kawhi Leonard! They discuss how the deal came out of nowhere, Kawhi pushing to return to Toronto, the price Toronto paid to bring back the 2x Finals MVP, where a 35-year-old Leonard ranks amongst the best players in the world at this point of his career, and much more! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (25:42) ahead of tomorrow's start to NHL Free Agency! They break down the 2026 NHL Draft, the biggest surprises of the weekend, if Bobrovsky is a fit for the Leafs, the state of the CHL following a historic NHL 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:06) ahead of Bo Bichette’s return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays and Mets' disappointing seasons so far, what Vladdy needs to do to improve and how the Jays can help him find his game, if Sean Keys can make an impact for the Blue Jays, and much more. Then, following Canada’s historic win over South Africa at the World Cup, OneSoccer’s Oliver Platt (26:10) joins the show. They break down Canada’s win and Stephen Eustáquio’s legacy-making goal, how Canada can stack up against Morocco or the Netherlands, 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.