The Fan Pregame

In between a Blue Jays doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:35). They discuss the breaking news surrounding the Jays acquiring Orioles RP Seranthony Domínguez and break down the swing and miss he brings to the lineup, where he is expected to slot in in the bullpen, and more. Then, to discuss the summer of Summer, Brittany MacLean-Campbell joins the show (27:13). They discuss Summer McIntosh’s newest Gold Medals for Canada at the World Championships in Singapore, the biggest challengers in the sport, the growth of the sport, Penny Oleksiak’s rule violation case, 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 Jays Talk Plus host Julia Kreuz (1:17) ahead of the opening game of the Blue Jays' series against the Orioles. They break down the importance of adding reliable relievers at the deadline and what fans should expect from Atkins and Shapiro at the deadline. Then, they discuss the competitiveness of the market, the state of the Jays' pitching staff, and more. Finally, they break down the Jays' stretch as of late and what to expect against Baltimore. 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Sam McKee kick things off with former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero (1:47) ahead of the Jays' second of four games against the Tigers. They discuss the team’s play as of late, what Max Scherzer’s presence has meant for the team, the Jays' pitching staff heading into the deadline, and more. Then, they discuss how bringing in players at the deadline can impact the ball club, what would be the ideal number of arms that the Blue Jays should target, the team continuing to roll on offence, and more. Then, Justin and Sam discuss the tough choices that Atkins and Shapiro will have to make this week, who should be the top targets to improve the team, answer your texts, 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (0:26). They get into the excitement surrounding the Blue Jays, their farm system's depth, and how the team might manage what could be a critical trade deadline. They discuss whether the Jays should prioritise acquiring a starting pitcher or a reliever, the market for both, and tee up the four-game series on the road against the Detroit Tigers. Later, Justin and Jesse recap the verdict of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors Sexual assault trial. 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Black (0:20) ahead of Game 3 of a critical three-game series against the Yankees. They discuss Vladdy’s recent play, the pros and cons of his game and discuss what would constitute a successful season for the Jays' $500M player. Then, they get into what fans can expect from Jeff Hoffman’s usage and how the bullpen can improve, potential trade deadline targets, and much more. Later, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:43) to discuss Shohei Ohtani'’s dominance this season while rehabbing on a big-league mound. Finally, they look at the Jays and the other contenders around the league to discuss trade deadline targets, the Tigers' recent skid, 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Shulman ahead of the second game against the Yankees. They discuss the Jays win in the first game of the series, how the they've found ways to win ballgames, how Toronto should approach bringing in players at the deadline, the needs on both sides of the ball, what to expect from Max Scherzer, and much more. Then, following his announcement that he will be retiring following the NBO, Vasek Pospisil joins the show. They discuss his decision to retire, the highlights of his career including representing his country, the changes to the game, 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:32) ahead of a major three-game series for the Blue Jays against the Yankees. They discuss each team's approach to the series, the Jays' trade deadline targets, and more. Then, they discuss Eric Lauer’s rise to prominence for Toronto and his newfound importance ahead of the deadline. Later, following a historic performance from Scottie Scheffler at the Open, Adam Stanley joins the show (26:15). They discuss Scheffler’s inevitability and whether his dominance is good for the sport, how the tournament unfolded, 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.

Justin Cuthbert kicks things off with some Blue Jays updates before welcoming in Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (5:46) live from Rogers Centre to discuss what the All-Star Break is like from a players perspective and how they take the time to unwind. Then, they discuss the expectations for the Blue Jays' front office and players in the second half of the season, what the team needs to add at the trade deadline to be considered a legitimate World Series Contender, John Schneider’s performance as a big league manager, and much more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (26:00) to discuss his hottest storylines that will shape the 2025/2026 NHL Season. They discuss Crosby and McDavid’s futures, potential ripple effects of the NCAA/CHL agreement, what we need to see from Connor Bedard in 25/26, 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off Hour 2 by welcoming in Aaron Rose (0:45) to dive into the Raptors Summer League performance so far. They discuss if a Summer League title is a legitimate possibility, the mentality and coaching decisions that we have seen from Darko Rajaković and company, first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles, if Bobby Webster could be the Raps' next president, and more. Then, live from the Smoothie King Center, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show to tee up UFC 318 (25:40). They discuss what to expect from Holloway vs. Porier in the latter’s retirement fight, if we will see a fight at the White House, what is next for Tom Aspinall, and more. They end off the show discussing the Leafs trading for Dakota Joshua and their opinions on the current forward group following the departure of Mitch Marner. 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the news out of Toronto that the Leafs have acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (8:53) to share his thought’s on the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, if he is buying into the Jays' hot streak before the break, and how the team can stack up against the rest of the AL East ahead of the deadline. Then, NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh (26:10) joins the show fresh off of ratifying a new CBA with the NHL. They discuss how the process works behind closed doors, the success of the Four Nations, how he measures the success of the league, and more. Then, they discuss the rising cap and how it will change the landscape of new contracts in the NHL, what has changed in the relationship between the NHL and the PA, 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.