The FAN Pregame

Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper joins JD and Ailish to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. adjusting his approach after a sluggish start to the season, Alejandro Kirk’s breakout, if Kevin Gausman was tipping his pitches during yesterday’s start, and ex-Blue Jays Russell Martin and JA Happ announcing their retirement last week. Afterwards, Michael Peca, former NHL forward, two-time Selke Tro...

JD and Ailish discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. beginning to find his stride at the plate, the Lightning’s pivotal Game 3 win over New York on Sunday, how the Leafs’ roster compares to the Rangers' personnel, the Oilers being on the brink of elimination, Canada Soccer’s dispute with the senior men’s national team, and the Warriors drawing even with the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Later, Ailish presents...

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins JD and Ailish to discuss Alek Manoah’s impressive start to the season, his moxie on the mound and vibrant personality in the clubhouse, the biggest factors that have contributed to the Jays' offensive turnaround, and how Ross Stripling's reinsertion into the starting rotation impacts the team's bullpen depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the W...

Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and NBA scribe for Sportsnet.ca, joins the show to discuss the Celtics’ thrilling comeback victory over the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s fourth quarter barrage from beyond the arc, what a title would mean for Jayson Tatum’s young career, and how this series could impact Steph Curry’s legacy. Afterwards, Blake also weighs in on how the Blue Jay...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays extending their win streak to eight games, the team’s improved plate discipline during this stretch, valuable depth contributions throughout the lineup, and Hyun-Jin Ryu being placed on the 15-day IL. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Colorado’s 4-0 win over Edmonton in Game 2 and Nazem Kadri jumpstarting the Avs’ offence on Thursday (14:53). Later, Ailish p...

Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and current Blue Jays analyst for Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 The FAN, checks in to discuss Danny Jansen’s pull-side approach at the plate, Alejandro Kirk’s maturation as a hitter, Jansen and Kirk forming arguably the best catching tandem in baseball, the team’s offensive surge over the past week, and Toronto’s slew of one-run wins this season. Afterwards, Blake jo...

Andrew Bogut, former NBA center and co-host of the Rogue Bogues podcast, joins the show to discuss the Warriors’ dynastic run, Andrew Wiggins’ career resurgence in Golden State, Steph Curry’s greatness, and his experience being a member of the Warriors’ 2015 title team. Later, Jackie Redmond, studio host for NHL and WWE Network, stops by to chat about if the Oilers should make a change in net for...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays extending their winning streak to seven games with a 7-3 win over the White Sox, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting off the schneid with a two-run homer, Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk emerging as one of the best catching duos in baseball, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s latest forearm injury, and the taxing workload on the Jays’ bullpen. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of...

Arden Zwelling, MLB columnist for Sportsnet.ca and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins the show to discuss Kevin Gausman’s outing on Tuesday, his latest article on Teoscar Hernandez's early-season struggles, and Alejandro Kirk’s mature approach at the plate. Later, Blake Murphy joins JD and Ailish to chat about the OG Anunoby trade rumours before diving into the Wake and Rake, presented b...

Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB editor and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins the show to discuss Alejandro Kirk’s emergence as one of the Blue Jays’ most dangerous hitters, Gabriel Moreno’s potential fit on the big league roster, the team’s holes in the bullpen, and Nate Pearson joining Triple-A Buffalo. Afterwards, JD and Ailish share their thoughts on Jake Fischer’s report regardin...

JD and Ailish discuss Colorado’s 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, why the abundance of goals didn’t necessarily translate to quality hockey, Mike Smith’s poor track record in Game 1s, and Cale Makar’s controversial first period goal that was ruled onside. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 6-5 win over the White Sox, the team’s current six-game w...

A.J. Pierzynski, former MLB catcher and current FOX MLB analyst, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' exciting young core, his admiration for the City of Toronto, his experience stepping into the batters' box against Kevin Gausman, the White Sox's start to the season, and his favourite Mark Buehrle story. Afterwards, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The cre...

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins the show to discuss Mike Smith’s strong post-season play, the plethora of marquee head-to-head matchups in the Oilers-Avs series, Cale Makar’s greatness, and where Andrei Vasilevskiy fits on the Mount Rushmore of clutch playoff goaltenders. Later, JD and Ailish dive into the Castellanos curse and head to the tex...

JD and Ailish discuss the Rangers’ dominant Game 7 win over the Hurricanes, the lack of drama in last night’s win-or-go-home matchup, the star power in the Oilers-Avalanche series, and the widespread intrigue surrounding McDavid vs. MacKinnon. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (25:56)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do no...

Russell Martin, former MLB catcher, four-time All-Star, and founder of Cruise Hard Seltzer, joins the show to discuss his formal retirement from baseball, his memories from the Blue Jays’ thrilling 2015 playoff run, the team’s infamous rivalry with the Texas Rangers, his prowess as a game caller behind the plate, the potential of transitioning into coaching, and his new seltzer company. Later, Bla...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays offence coming alive in Los Angeles, Jose Berrios’ rough outing on Sunday, concerns about Berrios’ struggles in May, Alejandro Kirk establishing himself as one of the Jays’ most trusted hitters, and why it might be wise to temper expectations for Gabriel Moreno. Later, Stan Van Gundy, former NBA head coach and c...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ four-game sweep of the Angels, the team’s offensive resurgence and depth contributions, concerns about the viability of Ryan Borucki and Julian Merryweather in the bullpen, Jason Spezza’s retirement and foray into the Leafs’ front office, and the Celtics advancing to the NBA Finals with a thrilling Game 7 win over the Heat. Later, Ailish presents her daily edit...

Xavier Scruggs, former MLB first baseman and current analyst for ESPN and MLB Network, joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss the lack of hype from national media surrounding Vlad vs. Shohei, Guerrero Jr.’s recent adjustments at the plate, and the Blue Jays’ right-handed-heavy lineup. Later, Rick Tocchet, former NHL forward, head coach, and current NHL on TNT analyst, stops by to chat about Blake C...

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss Connor McDavid’s historic playoff run, the comparison between McDavid and Michael Jordan, and what comes next for the Flames after bowing out in Round 2. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Blue Jays-Angels game an...

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 6-3 win over the Angels on Thursday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. taking Shohei Ohtani deep for his second homer in as many games, George Springer setting the tone with a leadoff dinger, and Teoscar Hernandez’s absence from the lineup. Then, the team weighs in on the Golden State Warriors returning to the NBA Finals and Andrew Wiggins’ redemptive career arc (17...

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Oilers’ series-clinching OT win over the Flames in Game 5, Blake Coleman’s disallowed goal late in the third period for a “distinct kicking motion,” and Edmonton’s dominance throughout the series. Then, the team makes a special announcement about the launch of Blake’s new show, Jays Talk Plus (37:17). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:58)!...

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays’ aggressive approach at the plate, how opposing teams are attacking Toronto’s lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going head-to-head against Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, and the point in the schedule where the Jays might need to consider making roster changes. Craig MacTavish, former NHL forward, head coach and...

Mark Messier, Hockey Hall of Famer, six-time Stanley Cup champion, and current ESPN analyst, joins the show to discuss the Oilers being on the brink of a berth in the conference finals, his personal experience competing in the Battle of Alberta, Connor McDavid’s torrid playoff production and his broader influence on the sport of hockey, and what lessons the Leafs can derive from their first round...

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss MLB’s approach when it comes to marketing their top stars, the Blue Jays’ lack of balance within their lineup, why a seismic trade might not be in the cards for Toronto this season, and Charlie Montoyo’s job security. Afterwards, Jalen Harris, former Raptors second round pick and current guard for the Scarborough Shooting Stars o...

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the St. Louis Blues’ thrilling 5-4 OT win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday and why Colorado might be susceptible to a series collapse. Afterwards, the team chats about the Celtics taking a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat, what lessons the Maple Leafs can take from Boston’s roster construct, and the pressure facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. heading into this wee...