The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with their biggest takeaways from World Series media day, including John Schneider announcing that Rookie Trey Yesavage will be starting Game 1 at the Rogers Centre. Then, Former Blue Jays World Series Champion and Baseball HOFer Jack Morris joins the show (11:05) to discuss his memories of winning the World Series in 1992 with Toronto, the pressure the Jays felt to win as opposed to the other WS winning teams he played with, how he thinks the Jays stack up against the defending champion Dodgers, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin throw it...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the biggest World Series storylines. From Freddie Freeman facing Canada’s team, the starting pitching matchups, and who will be in the Blue Jays' lineup for Game 1. Then, it’s Raptors opening night in Atlanta! Michael Grange joins the show (18:18) ahead of the first game of the Raptors' season to discuss what Brandon Ingram can bring, if Scottie Barnes is ready to take the team to the next step in year 5, and much more. Later, looking ahead to the World Series, Jared Carrabis stops by (27:47) to break down why the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert react to the Blue Jays reaching a World Series for the first time in 30+ years. They react to their own viewing experiences and discuss what it means to the city. Then, Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux joins the show following his call of the game to discuss how he celebrated the Blue Jays winning the pennant, George Springer’s electric home run, how both managers handled the pitching changes and how the Jays will handle their pitching staff in the World Series. Then, ahead of Brad Marchand’s return to his old stomping grounds in Boston...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi live from the Rogers Centre (1:26). They discuss what to expect in the Blue Jays' first Game 7 since 1985 and the Mariners' first in franchise history. They break down how this game will have a lasting impact on the younger generation of Blue Jays fans, the Jays getting help from across the roster, what to expect from Shane Bieber on the mound and how the bullpen could be handled, and much more. Then, Erik Swanson joins the show (28:30) to discuss his love for the Blue Jays, what it is...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Shulman (2:44) ahead of Game 5 of the ALCS after the Jays tied the series on the road. He gets into how the vibe has changed around the ballpark, Vladdy Jr. making playoff history, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who has been the unsung hero for Toronto during the ALCS and read your text submissions. Later, former MLB pitcher and baseball analyst Dallas Braden joins the show (27:00) to break down an outside perspective of the ALCS. They discuss Scherzer’s viral moment with his manager on the mound du...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman to tee up Game 4 of the ALCS. They discuss the big takeaways from a pivotal game 3 win for the Blue Jays and break down what went right for Toronto, what to expect from Max Scherzer in his 500th MLB start, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down the opening lineup before we hear from Blue Jays manager John Schneider ahead of Game 4. Then, Ailish and Justin react to Santander’s postseason being over, and discuss what the best moments from game 3 were. Then, Eduardo Perez...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off in-studio with Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (0:51) ahead of a major Game 3 for the Jays against the Mariners. They discuss the Jays' lineup issues in the series, the differences between the Jays and Mariners bullpens, what the Jays can expect from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down the pitching matchup before welcoming in Ricky Romero to discuss his takeaways from the Jays' 0-2 start to the ALCS series (24:33). They discuss the Jays' bullpen and the bullpen decisions the Jays have made, how Varland has looked, an...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing a tough weekend for Toronto sports fans as the Jays are down 0-2 in the ALCS. Then, they react to John Schneider announcing that Max Scherzer will be the game 4 starter on Thursday. Then, Alex Avila joins the show to discuss how the Blue Jays can come back in the series, Cal Raleigh’s AL MVP case, his experience catching for Max Scherzer, and take a look at game 2 between the Dodgers and Brewers.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Buck Martinez (6:08) ahead of the ALCS! They discuss what he took away from a fantastic outing from Toronto at the ALDS, how Vladdy has raised his game when it matters most, Bo Bichette’s status for the ALCS, John Schneider’s performance and decision-making so far, who would be the better opponent for Toronto between the Mariners and Tigers, and much more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (25:42) live from Seattle ahead of game 5 between the Mariners and Tigers. They tee up a pivotal matchup and discuss what each team brings to t...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) to break down a flurry of NHL news over the past week. They discuss the numerous players that have agreed to terms, including Connor McDavid, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, and more. They break down McDavid’s discount with Edmonton and the moves it has allowed the Oilers to make, whether Edmonton could bring in a new goaltender, Jonathan Toews set to make his return to the NHL with the Jets tonight, and much more. Later, Ailish and Justin react to last night’s Blue Jays ALDS victory over the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (1:49) ahead of Game 4 of the ALDS. They discuss what to expect in a must-win game for the Yankees and what it is like for him to return to one of his old big-league teams. They discuss the epic collapse from the Jays in the Bronx last night, if the Jays woke up a sleeping giant, the performance of the bullpen heading into a bullpen game, the Yankees' defensive improvements, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their thoughts and reactions to last night’s game...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Blake Murphy (0:47) ahead of the Jays' Game 3 matchup against the Yankees in the Bronx. They discuss whether tonight is a must-win for the Blue Jays, how they will approach the game with a potential bullpen game in Game 4, what to expect from Shane Bieber, how he has performed against the Yankees in the past, and more. Then, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak joins the show (28:20) ahead of Game 3 in the Bronx. They discuss what it is like watching Vladdy after being teammates with him early in his career and his...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the big news of the day surrounding the Oilers ending the Connor McDavid contract saga (for now) after signing a 2-year deal. Then, Shi Davidi joins the show (15:07) to discuss the Jays taking a 2-0 lead in the ALDS against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays' impressive starting pitching and Trey Yesavage’s historic playoff debut, how the Yankees will be approaching Game 3 in the Bronx, and more. Later, Elliotte Friedman joins the show (36:01) to discuss McDavid's extension in Edmonton. They break down his decision to sign a sh...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Joe Siddall to tee up tomorrow’s ALDS matchup between the Blue Jays and Yankees. They discuss what to expect from the Jays pitching staff, discuss the big questions surrounding each team in a pivotal game 1, and much more. Then, Former Blue Jay and current Angels Bench Coach Ryan Goins joins the show. They discuss his memories playing for the Blue Jays in the postseason including the “bad blood” the Jays had with their rivals, the role and mindset of the supporting cast of a playoff team, the fans at the Ro...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi to break down the MLB playoff landscape with the Wild Card Series coming to a close. They break down the potential divisional series matchups and the x-factors to keep an eye out for. Then, they turn their attention to the Jays and discuss how the team could approach game 1 if Bo Bichette is out, what to make of Max Scherzer’s outing at the intrasquad game, Bassitt’s health, if Vladdy’s legacy is on the line in the ALDS, and much more. Then, Ailish and Just...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the result of Game 1 between the Red Sox and Yankees and who would be the more favourable matchup for the Jays. Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show (9:55) to discuss the biggest takeaways from the Wild Card series around the MLB so far. They break down what we have seen from Garrett Crochet’s impact for the Red Sox since the trade, Mason Miller’s standout performance in Game 2 for the Padres, and much more. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by (26:15) to discuss what we saw from the Blue Jays...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Wild Card matchups and results from the day, and discuss the Jays' intrasquad games announcement before welcoming Kevin Pillar to the show (9:42). Kevin breaks down what goes on behind the scenes in intrasquad games during the team’s bye week, his thoughts on the Jays waiting until game 162 to clinch the division, and what it is like to play in a playoff game and his experience playing in front of the fans at the Rogers Centre. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who they would rather the Jays meet in th...

The Jays are AL East champs and are heading to the ALDS! Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down the Jays' whirlwind of a season and who they would rather face off between the Red Sox and Yankees. Then, they debate the potential Jays starters and what they expect the playoff roster to look like. Later, Frank Seravalli joins the show (25:43) to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL with preseason action well underway. They discuss the Panthers' options with both Matthew Tkachuk and now captain Aleksander Barkov expected to be out for the season...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with a look back on the Jays' win over the Boston Red Sox last night and a look ahead to the final series of the regular season against the Mariners. Then, Tim Kurkjian joins the show (10:35) to tee up what could be one of the most exciting closing weeks of an MLB regular season in recent memory. They break down the current division races, the MVP races, and much more. Then, live from Bethpage Black, Adam Stanley joins the show (25:30) to break down day one of the Ryder Cup. They break...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the panic setting in amongst Blue Jays fans. Then, Joe Siddall joins the show (4:55) ahead of tonight’s contest to tee up tonight’s crucial matchup against the Red Sox, what he has noticed from the Jays amidst their losing stretch, and much more. Next, Ailish and Justin tee up the Ryder Cup. Finally, they discuss how the Jays' season/postseason is in their hands, the frustration that is setting in, the pitching decisions that have been made over the past month, Berrios heading to the IL, and much more...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down the Blue Jays' switching their rotation schedule ahead of a tight race to clinch the division. They discuss the rationale behind the changes, the struggles over the last 15 days, and more. Then, former MLB outfielder and host of Loud Outs Ryan Spilborghs joins the show (13:52) to discuss what the final week of a season is like from a player’s perspective, being in a tight playoff race, and more. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by (25:55) ahead of tonight’s game to break down the Jays' rotation changes, if the team...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert open the show previewing the Blue Jays' three-game series hosting the Boston Red Sox with Kevin Gausman starting in the opener, the landscape of the post-season chases across the American League. Then, the two are joined by Red Sox's radio play-by-play voice Will Flemming to chat about the team's path back to the playoffs with two series left against AL teams. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to the news of Anthony Santander's reinstation to the main roster with Ty France placed on the 10-day IL and Alek Manoah designated for assignment before debuting their...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off, discussing the Jays' clinching the playoffs and their path to clinching the AL East. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (10:07) to discuss a rather quiet NHL offseason, what the future has in store for the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid, the chances of Sidney Crosby getting traded, if Kirill Kaprizov is worth the rumoured price, and much more. Then, Buck Martinez joins the show (30:10) to discuss the Jays' expectations for the postseason, the atmosphere this season in the Rogers Centre, the passion of the Jays fanbase, and much more. Then, Ailish...

Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the team on the verge of officially clinching a post-season spot, the turning point in the year classifying the team bound for the playoffs, which ballclub he'd rather the Jays avoid in October, the advantage of finishing off the campaign at home, Trey Yesavage's usage, and Anthony Santander's future on the post-season roster. Then, Ailish and Justin continue their chat on their top surprises from the Blue Jays' 2025 season including George Springer's resurgence, starting rotation, and much more! 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show with Foul Territory's Alanna Rizzo (1:35) to discuss the AL playoff picture with under two weeks to go in MLB's regular season. She gets into the Blue Jays' recent play as they look to clinch a postseason spot, their formula for playoff success, the Tigers' poorly timed slump and the Mariners' scorching stretch. Then, she weighs in on Clayton Kershaw's legacy after he announced this would be his final season. Later, Sportsnet's Mark Spector stops by (25:47) to discuss the concern levels amongst the Edmonton Oilers faithful as they await a decision from...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Jesse Rogers (1:30) as MLB's playoff picture starts to take shape. They discuss how the Blue Jays are perceived throughout the rest of the baseball world, why the Yankees are a threat in a short playoff series, Manager of the Year frontrunners, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss Connor McDavid’s comments on 32 Thoughts and debate what is going through the superstar’s head as he heads into the final year of his contract. Later, Sportsnet’s Shawn McKenzie (25:57) joins the show to get his insight from today’s Leafs...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Dan Shulman (4:10) ahead of the Jays' clash against the Rays. They discuss what they saw from Trey Yesavage in his MLB debut, Bo Bichette being out for the regular season, what we need to see from the Jays pitchers before the playoffs, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the biggest questions from the Blue Jays in the final two weeks of the regular season before October. Later, James Palmer joins the show (51:20) to break down Week 2 of the NFL season. They discuss which 2-0 team fans should...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jamie Campbell (0:45) to tee up a big Jays series against the Rays with rookie Trey Yesavage on the mound. They discuss whether the team rushed their 2024 1st round pick and the excitement surrounding the Jays' top prospect, the Jays' comeback ability, and much more. Then, MLB Pipeline’s Sam Dykstra joins the show (25:08) to tee up Trey Yesavage’s MLB debut. They break down his progression through the minors, where his stuff ranks amongst top prospects in the sport, realistic expectations for his MLB debut, a look at the rest of t...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith ahead of the Jays series opener against the Orioles. They discuss Kevin Gausman’s immaculate outing to close out the series against the Astros, what to expect from Gimenez in his first start at short stop since 2022, how Gausman going 9-innings helps Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen, the Jays struggles against the Orioles, and more. Then, they discuss Orelvis Martinez being DFA’s as Alek Manoah continues to progress from his rehab stint in AAA, how Santander has looked early on in his rehab assignment, and more. Then, Aili...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi following the Jays electric walk off win over the Astros. They discuss how the Jays were able to kick off the series with a win, Vladdy’s electric throw, Shane Bieber continuing to prove himself since his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Jays bullpen in game 1 and what we can expect tonight. Then, live from Las Vegas at the NHL Players Media Tour, Luke Fox joins the show. They discuss Quinn Hughes comments to the media surrounding his future in...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi following Bo Bichette landing on the IL. They discuss how Bichette’s injury could affect the Jays in their playoff race in the final weeks of the season, the tight races around the league and more. Then, ahead of the Jays series opener against the Houston Astros, Ben Shulman joins the show. They discuss how the Jays will adapt without Bo for at least the next 10 days, how the Jays can fill the void, the importance of the series, the faith John Schneider and Pete...

After a tough back and forth series for the Blue Jays against the Yankees, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome former pitcher and MLB Network radio analyst Jensen Lewis. They discuss how Jays fans should be feeling in the final stretch of the season, what it is like in a clubhouse during a playoff push in September, what it is like as a reliever when the bullpen is struggling, how bullpen performance affects the clubhouse, and more. Next, Justin and Jesse discuss the Yankees use of AI and if we will it have a larger impact in the sport...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner ahead of tonight’s major series opener between the Blue Jays and the Yankees. They discuss how the two teams’ bullpens stack up against one another, if Anthony Volpe is the guy long term in New York, what has changed for the Yankees after a tough stretch, and much more. Then, former MLB manager Buck Showalter joins the show. They discuss what it's like to manage a team battling for a playoff spot in September, dealing with bullpen struggles and managing the outside noise, the Yankee...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network's Robert Flores (2:54). They discuss the bounce back from Shane Bieber early on following his return to the big leagues, George Springer's MVP-level season, the importance of the Jays' depth, and more. Then, they look around to the rest of the league and check in on the Red Sox and Yankees as they chase playoff spots and the Brewers' continued success in the NL. Then, ahead of the NFL Opening Night matchup between the Cowboys and Eagles, Ailish and Justin go through their award predictions for the NFL and...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Scott Braun (1:14) of Foul Territory. They discuss Framber Valdez’s viral moment where he is accused of intentionally hitting his catcher after giving up a grand slam, the Astros and the NL West Playoff race, George Springer’s elite play this season, and much more. Then, they discuss whether George Springer is a future Baseball Hall of Famer, the reported cap circumvention between Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard when he signed with the team, Felix Auger-Aliassime reaching the U.S. Open Semifinals, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:15) ahead of Game 2 of the Blue Jays' series against the Reds. They discuss the Jays' options in the bullpen, how the conversation would change had injury luck been different, Trey Yesavage getting a bullpen session in the minors and whether he could be an option at the big-league level. Then, they get into how the clubhouse is taking some of the Jays' issues as of late, the benefit of the tight-knit group, and much more. They end things off with a look at the NHL’s new CBA's im...

After the Jays' blown loss to the Reds, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap the first game of the series. They discuss the Jays options on the mound in the closer spot, the playoff race getting tighter in the AL East, and much more. Then, they discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime heading to the Quarter-Finals at the US Open, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez doubles partnership, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin read your texts on how the Jays should approach their bullpen issues and draft the major world sporting events that they wish Canada was more...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show by previewing a battle of the titans as the Brewers and Blue Jays kick off a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. Joe Siddall joins the show (11:54) to tee up the matchup, discuss the pitching matchup as Shane Bieber is set to take the mound for his second start as a Blue Jay, and much more. Then, Mike Heller stops by (25:35) to discuss the exciting scenes in Milwaukee with the Brewers' success and the Packers landing Micah Parsons. They discuss what's behind the Brewers' NL-leading record, the team's pitching depth...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the blockbuster NFL trade with Micah Parsons heading to Green Bay. Then, with one month left in the MLB regular season, Ryan Dempster stops by (6:11) to delve into the biggest stories to keep an eye on with the playoffs quickly approaching. Then, to break down the biggest NFL blockbuster trade of the year, Charean Williams joins the show (27:00). They discuss the Packers making the generational pass rusher one of the league's highest-paid players, how the Cowboys fumbled his future with the team, how the locker room reacts to losing...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:33) to discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save against the Twins on Tuesday, if he has ever been booed off an MLB mound and whether Blue Jays fans should continue to trust their closer. Then, following Team USA announcing their picks for the Ryder Cup, Mark Immelman joins the show (25:58) to break down the controversial selections for USA and captain Keegan Bradley, the pressure McIlroy will face as a European captain, what to expect from Team Europe, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off with a look at...