The Fan Pregame

Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (1:31) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Detroit Tigers. He discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump busting home run at the Rogers Centre, the Jays' identity heading into the final four series of the season, potential solutions for Dylan Cease's slipping velocity, the potential of Brett Bateman's power-tool, and Kazuma Okamoto's rookie season. Then, Justin and Jesse chat about the Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard inching towards being made 'official' before welcoming in MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:15) to share his expectations for Vladdy after his home run, why the Tigers' post-deadline hot streak wore off, how the AL Wild Card race might unfold, and potential ripple effects of MLB expansion. 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 welcome Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:43) ahead of Toronto's weekend series against the Baltimore. He previews the veteran duel on the mound in the opener as Max Scherzer faces off against former teammate Chris Bassitt, discusses the decision to DFA Jesús Sánchez and call-up career Minor Leaguer Rudy Martin Jr., and forecasts when Trey Yesavage and Anthony Santander might be ready to rejoin the team. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the 49ers embarrassing the Rams in Australia, the Red Wings stripping the 'C' from Dylan Larkin, and Gavin McKenna turning heads at the Maple Leafs' rookie camp. Finally, they close out the week by power ranking the seven Canadian NHL teams by intrigue ahead of the start of 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.

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 after a series loss to the A’s, the Jays pitching matchups down the road, what to expect against the Orioles, and they share some NFL overreactions after the Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots. 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 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 discussing Crosby's NHL future and predictions for 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.

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 streak can make or break a season in the AL, if it is time to worry about Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the Dodgers' lineup, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the different approaches between the San Francisco 49ers And Los Angeles Rams as they kick off their seasons in Australia. 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 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.