The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Toronto Sun's Rob Longley to chat about the moral boost coming off a successful return to the mound for Shane Bieber and his new teammates around him, how a ride of good outings from the former Cy Young Award winner could shape the Blue Jays' playoff starters, what is the top concern for John Schneider's club to sharpen before October, Daulton Varsho...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:40) live from the ballpark in Miami ahead of Shane Bieber's Blue Jays debut. They discuss his journey back to the mound, what to expect from the starting pitcher, what it means for Eric Lauer’s next appearance, and more. Then Ailish and Justin tee up the game before welcoming Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley to the show live fro...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shayna Goldman (5:55) to break down the players invited to the U.S.A. Olympic Camp. They discuss Lane Hutson’s snub, her thoughts on the players picked and the youth invited, how the goaltending could stack up against Canada, and the Blackhawks signing Frank Nazar to a long-term contract extension after only 56 career NHL games under his belt....

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Blue Jays announcing that Eric Lauer is being moved to the bullpen to make room for Shane Bieber. Then, St. Louis Blues and Team Canada Olympic GM Doug Armstrong joins the show (5:35). They discuss the upcoming orientation camp for team Canada ahead of the Olympics, what it means to have Crosby, MacKinnon, and McDavid don the Maple Leaf at...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (0:23) ahead of the second game in the series between the Jays and Pirates. They discuss the Pham/Heineman kerfuffle, Pham being left out of the roster for tonight’s matchup, Barger being brought into the mix, and more. Then, they tee up Scherzer’s start tonight, how the 41-year-old has looked in a Blue Jays uniform, h...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the Raptors promoting GM Bobby Webster to head of basketball operations. They discuss the team electing not to hire a president, his time working under Masai and Bobby finally getting his chance to be the voice in charge. Then, Jon Morosi (8:52) joins the show to discuss the Jays facing off against Paul Skenes and the Pirates. They br...

Ailish Forfar kicks things off with Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (1:56) ahead of the Jays' series against the Texas Rangers. They discuss Max Scherzer’s elite outing at the Rogers Centre, Vladdy’s strong second half of the season, Chris Bassitt’s play at home versus on the road, and more. Then, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (18:05) to tee up UFC 319, and he is joined by special guest L...

After a convincing win in the series opener against the Cubs, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of tonight’s Blue Jays game (3:15). They discuss the importance of the Jays continuing their run of success in hopes of a bye in the playoffs, if batting average matters, Alek Manoah’s rehab start at Triple-A and his timeline for a potential return. Then, Ailish and Jesse...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Shulman (1:25) ahead of the Jays series opener against the Chicago Cubs. They discuss the Jays' bullpen arms, what we can expect from Alek Manoah and Shane Bieber in their rehab assignments, and Trey Yesavage’s promotion. Next, they discuss Andrés Giménez’s return and who should be sent down as players return from injuries. Then, Ailish and...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jensen Lewis (2:40) of MLB Radio Network on SiriusXM to dive into the biggest storylines around the MLB. They discuss the Jays' tight win over the Dodgers last night to close out a three-game series, the Dodgers' pitching staff heading into the final stretch of the season and the playoffs, the Red Sox push, what is going on with the Yankees, th...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Dan Shulman (1:44) ahead of Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw’s heavyweight tilt. They discuss the matchup between the two future hall of fame pitchers and how each has looked so far this season, the Dodgers not looking like themselves recently, what to expect at Dodgers Stadium, and much more. Then, following Victoria Mboko’s historic win at th...

After the Blue Jays' record-setting sweep against the Colorado Rockies, Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff are joined by Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (2:09). They discuss what fans can take away from the historic offensive performance, Shane Bieber's pathways back to the majors, the internal competition in the starting rotation, if a current Jays starter could find himself in the bullpen, and mu...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jamie Campbell (0:45) following the Jays' 15-1 blowout win over the Rockies and ahead of Game 2 of the series. They discuss the atmosphere at Rogers Centre, what the Jays' postseason rotation might look like and Bo Bichette's importance to the team in his contract year. Then, Brandon Wile joins the show (26:50) to discuss the playoff race in th...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Rob Longley (3:37) to tee up the Blue Jays series against the Rockies. They discuss the teams new additions, who could potentially be the Jays' Game 1 playoff starter, Scherzer’s recent stretch of play, the trust in the Jays' top bullpen arms including Hoffman, Bichette leading the way in hitting and how it could affect his next contract this o...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Shulman (1:54) ahead of the Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays' deadline additions, what to expect from the newest members of the roster, the risks of bringing in Shane Bieber and what to expect from Ty France. Then, we hear from Shane Bieber speaking to the media on his road back to the big leagues and...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 of their MLB Trade Deadline Special by going through the current Wild Card standings if the playoffs were to start today, how the additions in the AL could impact their respective teams and debating the Jays' potential playoff starters. Then, Former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar joins the show (26:36) in his first deadline away from the field. They discuss...

It’s MLB Trade Deadline Day, and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the FAN Pregame Special with Alanna Rizzo (0:50). They discuss the big trades we have seen so far, including Mason Miller to the Padres and the major return for the A’s, Shane Bieber joining the Blue Jays, and more. They discuss whether the Padres are finally poised for a World Series, the Dodgers' trade deadline moves so...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Nick Ashbourne (1:05) following the Blue Jays' thrilling 9-8 win over the Orioles. They discuss the importance of the Jays ending their losing streak, the impact tomorrow’s trade deadline could have on the team's future, what changes when Daulton Varsho returns, as well as who could be expendable for the Jays at the deadline. Then, Ailish and...

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...

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 sta...

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, wha...

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 ag...

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 improv...

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, f...

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 performa...