The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning tee up the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Yankees with John Jastremski, discussing New York’s current state, whether the rivalry still has juice, Toronto’s playoff potential, and Anthony Volpe’s future in the Bronx. Later, Richie Laryea (24:09) joins the show to reflect on playing in the World Cup and Canada’s historic run to the Round of 16, highlighted by their final game against 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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode of The FAN Morning Show with a look ahead to this weekend's series between the Blue Jays and Yankees. The guys preview the elite starting pitching taking the mound in Toronto including Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler, while expressing their disappointment that we won't see a Cy Young duel with Dylan Cease not scheduled to pitch. Ben and Brent also chat about Major League Baseball's proposed salary cap and floor, before weighing in on last night's Field of Dreams game between the Twins and Phillies. Later, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (22:05) stops by to share his takeaways from the Jays' four-game battle with Boston and help set the stage for tonight's clash with the Bronx Bombers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by recapping the Blue Jays’ 7-0 loss to the Red Sox in the series finale. The guys take a step back to reflect on the team’s 3-1 series win, before discussing Max Scherzer’s recent performances, whether he can be relied on down the stretch and his legacy with the Blue Jays. Ben and Brent also dive deeper into the Jays' offensive performance throughout the series, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles. After the break, the guys look into Auston Matthews’ visit to a chiropractor and his comments about his health, before turning to the Raptors’ newly released schedule with thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s anticipated return to Los Angeles and their overall expectations for the 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning break down another Blue Jays win over the Red Sox and ask if Toronto’s recent surge can power them into a Wild Card spot. Madison Shipman joins the show to discuss the Jays’ resurgence, shades of the 2025 club, and Jose Soriano’s home debut. Later, Jonathan Papelbon (25:07) weighs in on the state of the Red Sox, whether fans should be concerned about their five-game skid, and the key to Max Scherzer’s remarkable longevity. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this hour alongside Charles Davis, CBS NFL analyst. They set up tonight's NFL preseason schedule with 12 teams set to do battle, highlight the storylines to watch before the regular season gets underway, project who's in line for a charge to the Super Bowl this year, and identify the quarterbacks to keep an eye on. Charles also checks in on NCAA football as the college season begins to ramp up. Later on, the boys take a closer look at the American League playoff picture and identify the Blue Jays' path if they can sneak into one of the Wild Card spots. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by going over the Blue Jays' 6-4 victory against the Red Sox. The boys break down the Jays' eighth-inning rally, the team's recent offensive approach putting pressure on opposing defenses, and the impact of Toronto's additions at the trade deadline. They also look into the sustainability of Toronto's bats, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-hit night, and José Soriano's strong home debut. After the break, the guys discuss some pending RFA’s around the NHL and debate what Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes' next contracts might look like. Ben and Brent wrap up this hour with thoughts on a Steph Curry trade rumour and Russell Westbrook's retirement from the NBA. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Jason La Canfora to break down the state of the Baltimore Orioles, the AL East race, and the battle for the final Wild Card spot. They discuss Adley Rutschman's move to Boston, concerns around Jackson Holliday’s development, and what’s next for Baltimore. Later, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (24:41) reflects on his induction into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence, weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s difficult season, and discusses whether Toronto can build on last year’s playoff run and make another push toward October. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this hour with more on the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to close the Wild Card gap to 2.5 games. They take a closer look at Dylan Cease's shorter than usual outing last night, his case to win the American League Cy Young award, and how this season compares to Robbie Ray's 2021 campaign. The guys also share an injury update on Trey Yesavage and discuss the possibility of him returning to the Blue Jays this season, before looking into Paul Skenes' recent dip in velocity and early exit from yesterday's game. After the break, Kailyn McGrath (22:10) joins the conversation to discuss what's behind the Jays' recent run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s dip in production at the plate, and Brett Bateman's early returns. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday's show with a recap of the Blue Jays’ 5-3 comeback win over the Red Sox. They break down rookie Brett Bateman’s clutch performance and potential in Toronto, what's behind the team’s recent offensive surge, Dylan Cease’s outing and workload, the reliability of the bullpen, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s baserunning and struggles at the plate. After the break, Ben and Brent chat about Kawhi Leonard’s appearance at the National Bank Open and what it could mean, before looking into Chris Bassitt’s comments about the Orioles and the importance of players holding each other accountable. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Adnan Virk to break down the Blue Jays’ win over the Red Sox, the controversial Boston run that sparked debate, and Toronto’s hybrid approach at the trade deadline. Later, Jared Carrabis (23:49) weighs in on the disputed play, whether the Red Sox are starting to cool off, the impact of Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony potentially returning, and his assessment of Boston’s deadline moves. 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.