The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome back Frank Seravalli (1:32) for a game of Frank or Fiction with the NHL season inching closer! They discuss the unanswered question from the offseason, whether Connor Hellebuyck will be a Winnipeg Jet on opening night, if Quinn Hughes will sign with the Wild, the contract extensions to Fraser Minten and Zeev Buium, the Habs' contract situation, what Sidney Crosby’s next contract will look like, and more. Then, they discuss the future of NHL expansion, and end things off honouring the legendary Barry Melrose. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays playoff chances af...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s David Singh (1:05) live from Sacramento ahead of Game 2 of the Blue Jays' series against the A’s. They discuss what it is like to cover MLB baseball in Sacramento, how the Jays dropped Cease’s start in game 1, the Jays' defensive struggles, and more. Then, Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph joins the show (26:30) to discuss what to expect from a Soriano start tonight, the Jays use of the ABS challenge, what we can expect in Toronto's next series against the Orioles, and much more. Finally, they end things off discussi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black (1:15) ahead of the Jays' series against the A’s. They discuss what to expect from a Dylan Cease start tonight and the argument for why he could be the AL Cy young winner, the Jays defensive prowess this season, if Jays fans can expect to see Santander any time soon, and much more! Then, Ben Verlander (25:40) joins the show to break down how the rest of the MLB views Vladdy’s season and if he can turn some heads against the A’s, how a stre...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:23) ahead of tonight's matchup between the Blue Jays and the Royals. They break down how the team performed against The Guardians to get back into the playoff hunt, Vladdy's bat, and much more. Then, with changes coming to the PGA tour format, Adam Stanley joins the show (27:12) to break down what is next for the PGA tour and the future of the Canadian Open.

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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...

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, wh...

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!

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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...

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...

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 Ch...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 experi...

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! 

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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 surg...

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...

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 ha...

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 Jes...

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 agains...

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...

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!

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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 ca...

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...

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 Mc...

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 th...

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 S...

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 c...

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 th...

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 tig...

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!

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 mu...

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 Wor...