The Fan Pregame

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 be taking the most stock in, the Tom Brady controversy surrounding his ownership stake/being in the coaching booth for the Raiders while broadcasting for FOX, Joe Burrow's injury 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 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 the Jays farm system, and 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 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, Ailish and Jesse tee up the Yankees/Red Sox series before welcoming Super Bowl 50 Champion Ryan Harris to the show. They discuss if the Packers are the cream of the crop in the NFL, the Lions offence without Ben Johnson and if the team’s window is closed, and J.J. McCarthy’s insane bounce back in his NFL debut. Then, they discuss how Rodgers is enjoying like under Tomlin. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Marc-André Fleury already coming out of retirement to play in the preseason with the Penguins, McDavid’s contract situation, Kaprizov and the Wild’s relationship, 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 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 Vancouver and playing with his brothers, the media frenzy surrounding McDavid’s future, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Crosby’s future. 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.

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 Walker have in Jose Berrios, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the latest reporting from the Raptors' negotiations with Kawhi in 2019. 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.

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, a recap of an electric week 1 of the NFL season, 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 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 Yankees schedule, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin end things off previewing the big week 1 matchups across the NFL. 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 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 welcome Dianna Russini (33:13) to the show! They discuss how the Eagles can repeat and the drama in Dallas, with Micah Parsons getting traded before Week 1, and how the Cowboys' locker room will react. Then, they go around the NFL and discuss the Ravens' Super Bowl-calibre roster led by Lamar Jackson and whether we are sleeping on the Chiefs. 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 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. 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 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 implementation to ban the LTIR loophole. 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.