The Fan Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (4:51) ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays Series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Dylan Cease’s injury and if Jays fans should be worried about his heath for next season, Spencer Miles's positive season for Toronto, if we will see Max Scherzer in the MLB next season, why the Jays are fixable this offseason, the AL manager of the year favorites, and more. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:18) to discuss her takeaways from the first weekend of the NHL Preseason. They discuss if Marchenko and Fantilli could be on the move from Columbus, Kent Hughes’ patient offseason, if the Sens could be better then last season even without Brady Tkachuk, 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 Zach Bodenstein welcome radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman (1:00) in-studio as Ailish's Jays get set for a pivotal weekend series against Zach's Rangers in Texas. They discuss confidence levels in Dylan Cease on regular rest, what to expect from recent call-up José Rodríguez, the bullpen's workload, and how the Jays' lineup matches up against the top of Texas' rotation. Later, Prime NFL insider James Palmer stops by (26:40) following the Bills' statement win over the Lions on Thursday Night Football. He discusses Josh Allen's dominant performance, shares some overreactions after Week 1, and previews a loaded Week 2 slate in 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 affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:37) with NHL training camps opening up. They discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension from the Jets after failing to report to practice, what a trade for the Jets start goalie could look like and what the offers have looked like thus far, Dylan Larkin’s future, expectations for the Sharks, if Adam Fantilli has a future with Columbus, the major contract extensions for younger players as of late, and more. Then, Sam McKee joins the show (26:30) with the Leafs preseason set to begin this weekend. They break down the optimism surrounding the team, media day, the biggest questions Leafs fans want answers to for the preseason, expectations for Gavin McKenna, 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 recapping a close contest last night that saw the Jays lose their series opener against the Tigers. Then, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall joins the show (8:50) to break down how Soriano fared in game 1, the Jays' injury woes, what to expect in game 2, and much more! Later, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show (26:30) to discuss the biggest questions facing all of the NHL’s Canadian teams! They discuss the future of the Canucks under new leadership, which of the Ontario teams is under the most pressure, 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.

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.