The Fan Pregame

The Commissioner's Trophy is in Toronto! Ahead of Game 6 of the World Series, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined live from the field by former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (0:35) to discuss what to expect from the Toronto Blue Jays tonight with a World Series up for grabs. They discuss what we should expect to see from Kevin Gausman on the mound, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays' lineup and how getting to the Fall Classic will impact the Jays' free agency options. Later, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (26:15) discusses what a World Series win will mean for the city of Toronto, the Game 6 pitching matchup, how the Jays can make adjustments to Yamamoto’s elite stuff, Kirk’s defensive performance throughout the World Series, and much more. Then, they discuss which Blue Jay fans would be the happiest to see win the WS and the best career stories for the Jays players and staff, the Game 6 history 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Trey Yesavage’s historic performance in Game 5 of the World Series and how the Dodgers' players reacted to the loss. They share takeaways from the game and welcome Trey’s college coach at East Carolina University, Cliff Godwin, to the show (11:33). He discusses his time coaching Yesavage in college and what he was like when he first came to the program versus the kid who is starting in the World Series, how he has handled adversity and evolved throughout his career, what the young pitcher is like off the field, and much more. Then, Alanna Rizzo joins the show (26:00) to discuss the Dodgers' struggles at the top of the order, how Yamamoto will approach his second start of the World Series, their pathway back into the 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.

The Blue Jays have evened the series! Dan Shulman (0:57) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on the show ahead of tonight’s massive Game 5! They discuss what the mood is like in the Jays' clubhouse, what to expect from Toronto’s Game 5 starter, Trey Yesavage, how Dave Roberts will manage his bullpen, George Springer’s health, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss their positive takeaways from the Jays tying the series. Next, Ryan Dempster joins the show (26:57) live from Dodgers Stadium to discuss the pressure levels ahead of Game 5, why the Dodgers offence has not been as advertised throughout the lineup, what it means for a roster when a starting pitcher helps the team by moving to the bullpen like Bassitt has done, what to expect from Snell in Game 5, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of game 4 of the World Series following a historic 18 Inning Game 3. They discuss the Jays waiting until the last minute to release their lineup, George Springer’s health, and what Jays fans need from Shane Bieber tonight. They react to the Jays lineup announcement, how Game 3 was managed on both sides, if Ohtani will be walked, what we will see from John Schneider tonight, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss their takeaways from last night’s game and how they viewed Schneider’s decision making. Then, Live from Dodgers Stadium, Bill Shaikin joins the show to discuss the atmosphere in last night’s marathon, how Shohei Ohtani will be able to recover and perform on the mound after reaching base 9 times less then 24 hours ago, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to tee up a pivotal game 4, and discuss the NHL Frozen Frenzy tonight. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jamie Campbell (1:00) live from Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 3 of the World Series. They discuss what to expect from the Dodgers at home, why the Jays elected to start Max Scherzer over Shane Bieber, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss what we have seen from Mad Max this season, how it has all led up to tonight, and discuss his World Series experience. Later, ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza joins the show (25:45) to break down how the first two games of the World Series played out, what we have seen and are missing from Shohei so far, how Yamamoto was able to slow down the Blue Jays' offence, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick 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 live to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts from the podium. Next, they talk to Yahoo MLB Insider Russell Dorsey (40:33) live from the Rogers Centre to discuss the breaking news surrounding Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia taking a leave of absence from the team ahead of the World Series due to a personal matter. They discuss his importance to the Dodgers, if this World Series is a “David vs. Goliath” matchup, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show 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 Dodgers are going into Game 1 as the heavy favourites, why it's foolish to count out the Jays, how the two managers stack up against one another, what to expect from the Dodgers' stars including Shohei both on the mound and at the plate, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert 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, Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the reception that Marchand will get from Bruins fans, his legacy in Boston, If Marchand could find himself back in Boston in one way or another down the road, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to celebrate the Jays winning the American League and discuss where George Springer’s HR ranks amongst the biggest Toronto sports moments in recent memory, 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.

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 like to play at the Rogers Centre in the fall, his time playing with Vladdy, his time playing with Cal Raleigh in Seattle, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss Vladdy walking into the ballpark wearing an Auston Matthews jersey ahead of Game 7. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with 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 during Game 4, how the Mariners can help Bryce Miller, and discuss how baseball is better when the Blue Jays are hot! They end off the show by teeing up UFC Fight Night this weekend with a well-represented Canadian lineup in Vancouver. 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.