The FAN Pregame

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, dropping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional, heartfelt Level of Excellence ceremony, the Blue Jays’ ugly offensive approach this season, Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive turnaround, his chances of starting a playoff game this fall, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, a...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time , stops by to discuss Jose Bautista’s unique journey to becoming an MLB star, the confounding nature of this year’s Blue Jays team, Toronto missing out on Cody Bellinger last winter, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate, and the team returning to a five-man rotation following Alek Manoah’s demotion. Later,...

Happy Monday! Justin hosts alongside Jesse Rubinoff. The guys discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional Level of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, Bautista’s indelible legacy in Toronto, the lasting impact of the Blue Jays’ 2015 and 2016 playoff runs, and the lavish pendant Bautista received during Saturday’s ceremony. Then, Justin and Jesse weigh in on the Blue Jays dropping two of three against the Cubs...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show  kicks off with former Blue Jays infielder John McDonald stopping by to discuss his experience playing with Jose Bautista in Toronto, Bautista’s transformation into one of the best hitters in baseball, his emotional Father’s Day home run, and his status as a cult-like hero among Jays fans. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Jesse Rogers, MLB Insider for ESPN,...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his experience being teammates with Bautista in Toronto, the unique vibe in Toronto during the Jays’ 2015 and 2016 runs, Pete Walker’s influence as a pitching coach, and what it was like playing for John Gibbons....

Happy Friday! Justin and Brent open the show by discussing the Edmonton Elks’ 22-game home losing streak, Billy Walters’ claims about Phil Mickelson’s gambling escapades, the Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to the Guardians on Thursday, Alek Manoah’s shaky outing, if the Jays should consider sending Manoah back to the minors, and the team’s ongoing offensive woes. Later, the guys present our daily edition of...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Brook Jacoby, former Blue Jays hitting coach, stopping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his memories from working with Bautista in Toronto, and the role of a hitting coach in today’s MLB game. Afterwards, Justin and Brent and joined by MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds (20:56) to chat about his expe...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Sho Alli stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ offensive challenges this season, George Springer’s inconsistent production this year, potential concerns about his longevity, Guillermo Martinez’s job security, and the Blue Jays’ stout pitching staff. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Trey Wingo, senior NFL analyst for Pro Football Network and 33rd Team, to discu...

Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning! The guys open the show by discussing the latest wave of Canadian victories at the National Bank Open, the Maple Leafs’ signing of Martin Jones, Kevin Gausman’s seven-inning gem against the Guardians, the Blue Jays’ lack of offence this week in Cleveland, and the team’s pitching-oriented identity. Then, Justin and Brent chat about their takeaways from...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane to discuss the relationship between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, Allen’s turnover issues last season, the hype surrounding rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid, the team’s commitment to Sean McDermott, Aaron Rodgers’ arrival in the AFC East, and Damar Hamlin’s remarkable return to football this summer. Late...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s resurgent season, if he’s a candidate to win the AL Comeback Player of the Year award, the Blue Jays’ offensive inconsistency this season, Davis Schneider’s historic debut weekend in Boston, the Angels’ struggles since the trade deadline, and Shohei Ohtani’s future. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Neil Sch...

Happy Hump Day! Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys open the show by discussing the legitimacy of sports karma and Julio Rodriguez’s comical antics after robbing a home run against Fernando Tatis Jr. Then, the guys dive into the Blue Jays’ shutout loss in Cleveland, Toronto’s bats going cold after a big weekend in Boston, lingering concerns about the team’s offensive depth, and...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Dan Shulman checking in from Cleveland to discuss the Blue Jays’ four-game winning streak, Davis Schneider’s historic debut weekend, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s injury, Kevin Gausman’s recent struggles, the versatility within the Jays’ bullpen, and if Santiago Espinal could be the odd-man out when Bo Bichette returns. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Frank Ser...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent are joined by Aaron Goldhammer, co-host of The Really Big Show on 850 ESPN Cleveland, to discuss Jose Ramirez’s viral fight with Tim Anderson, the bad blood between the Guardians and White Sox, Cleveland’s decision to sell at the trade deadline, and the current tenor surrounding the Browns heading into the 2023 NFL season. Then, the guys chime i...

Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning host! The guys open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over the Guardians on Monday night, Cavan Biggio’s late-game heroics, Davis Schneider being elevated into the leadoff spot, George Springer finding his groove during the long weekend, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s injury, Jordan Hicks’ erratic command, and the current state of the Jays’ bullpen. Then, Justin and B...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Lenny DiNardo, former MLB pitcher and current NESN analyst, stops by to discuss the Red Sox’s season thus far, Boston’s success against the Blue Jays in 2023, Justin Turner’s impressive production in his age-38 season, and the current AL playoff race. Later, Brent and Sam reminisce about their favourite hockey hits, before JD Bunkis joins the guys in-studio to c...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Ben Shulman stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ listless offensive performance against the Baltimore Orioles, how John Schneider should deploy his lineup in Bo Bichette’s absence, Davis Schneider’s promotion to the big leagues, and Kevin Gausman’s shaky outing on Thursday. Then, the guys chime in on Kyle Dubas’ decision to name himself as the Penguins’ GM for nex...

Happy Friday! Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys chat about DeMarcus Ware’s rendition of the American national anthem before last night’s NFL Hall of Fame Game. Then, Brent and Sam weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 6-1 loss to the Orioles on Thursday, Kevin Gausman’s concerning outing, the Jays’ ongoing offensive woes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s frustrating approach at the plate, and this weekend’s...

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Mike Babcock, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, stopping by to discuss his return to coaching with Columbus, how the game has evolved over the past few years, his tenure in Toronto, and his experience coaching Team Canada in various best-on-best international tournaments. Later, Brent and Sam are joined by Shi Davidi to chat about the Bl...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Brent and Sam are joined by David Samson, former Marlins president and host of the Nothing Personal podcast, to discuss MLB’s current playoff format, the Blue Jays’ deadline moves, if the Jays need a referendum on their roster construction, the Orioles’ ascent, and George Springer’s regression this season. Afterwards, the guys chime in on Radko Gudas’ comments a...

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! It’s football day! The guys open the show by discussing the return of NFL football and what it’s going to be like not having Tom Brady in the league this season. Then, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 4-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, last night’s bizarre sixth inning, Yusei Kikuchi delivering another impressive start, first impressions of Jordan Hicks, if...

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben Nicholson-Smith dropping by to discuss the Blue Jays’ relatively quiet trade deadline, the need for more production from the team’s top stars, why the Jays were unable to swing a deal for Teoscar Hernández, how Bo Bichette’s injury impacted the Jays’ deadline plans, and the Orioles’ disciplined roster-building approach. Afterwards, Brent an...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Brent and Sam discuss their current level of concern regarding the Blue Jays, James Mirtle’s latest reporting on Matt Murray’s LTIR situation, and Milan Lucic spurning the Leafs in free agency. Afterwards, the guys are joined by Jeff Jones, Cardinals beat reporters for the Belleville News-Democrat, to chat about the Blue Jays and Cardinals collaborating on three...

Happy Hump Day! Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ 13-3 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday, the team’s acquisition of Paul DeJong, Ross Atkins’ decision not to add another big bat at the deadline, George Springer’s ongoing struggles, and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s performance in his 2023 debut. Afterwards, Brent and Sam are joined by ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel to discuss his bi...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Brent are joined by John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Famer and current FOX analyst, to discuss Bo Bichette’s impact on the Blue Jays, Toronto’s streaky tendencies, how a meaningful trade deadline acquisition can influence a clubhouse, Alek Manoah’s regression this season, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s return, his personal experience overcoming Tommy John Surgery, and the Or...