The FAN Pregame

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  Jays Debuts with Chris Leroux + Kawhi Saga Drags On 07.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off this Friday edition by welcoming former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet Blue Jays Radio Analyst, Chris Leroux (0:30), in studio! They tee up José Soriano's Blue Jays debut, the Major League debut of Brett Bateman and what Spencer Miles’ future looks like. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the latest news surrounding the Kawhi Leonard saga, how they would feel about it had the Raptors not traded for Kawhi, what the ultimate punishment will be, 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.
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  Jays Offseason Optimism + NL Contenders with Jon Morosi 06.08.2026 24хв

  Following an electric Blue Jays loss against the Chicago Cubs, Jon Morosi (0:45) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap the game and discuss what we have seen from Toronto since the deadline. They discuss why he is so high on the Jays deadline moves, why a selling team was able to add pieces that could help them win now, and more. Then, they discuss if the Cubs can challenge the Dodgers in the postseason, why the Red Sox are poised to improve as the season continues, why PCA could win the NL MVP, Dylan Cease’s Cy Young 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.
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  The Argos' Long-Awaited Toronto Homecoming with GM Pinball Clemons 05.08.2026 50хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with CFL legend and Toronto Argos General Manager Michael 'Pinball' Clemons (1:40)! They discuss the Argos finally returning home to BMO Field, the impact of the extra travelling being away from home from so long, the impact it has had on his role as GM and new HC Mike Miller, and more. Then, they discuss the CFL's new rules. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays winning their third series in a row, what would have happened if Kevin Gausman got his first start with the Cubs against Toronto, if we can see a Gausman return in the offseason, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through an early Northern Star Award preview! 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.
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  The Dodgers' Evil Empire + Jays Deadline Reflection 04.08.2026 49хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Alanna Rizzo (0:40) ahead of Tarik Skubal’s debut with the L.A. Dodgers! They discuss how the Dodgers continuing to load up at the deadline and how it compares to the Yankees' threepeat team, why the Dodgers are the leagues villains, why no other team made the trade, if the Dodgers have assembled the greatest starting rotation in MLB history, who is the biggest obstacle for L.A. to win a World Series, and much more! Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the merits of a MLB salary cap. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show (28:41) ahead of the Jays matchup against the Astros. They discuss if the season is beyond saving for Toronto, what the Jays plan was at the deadline, the attachment fans have had to many of the Jays traded players, Jeff Hoffman’s legacy in Toronto, 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.
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  MLB Deadline Special Part 2 with Greg Amsinger! 03.08.2026 48хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the second hour of their MLB Trade Deadline special with MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger (0:25)! They discuss the Jays reportedly taking calls on newly acquired José Soriano, why the Brewers ‘let’ Skubal join the Dodgers, what the Brewers have up their sleeves, how the deadline has looked so far, and much more! Then, Justin and Jesse end off the show discussing if the Jays trading a top prospect in Arjun Nimmala was worth it based on the current market, the future of the Jays starting rotation, how the AL East stacks up with the newest additions, what we can expect from Toronto going forward, 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.
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  MLB Deadline Special with BNS and Alex Avila! 03.08.2026 51хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (4:20) on MLB trade deadline day! They discuss the moves we have seen so far from the Blue Jays, what the edition of José Soriano means for the Jays going forward, the business of the deadline and if Gausman has a future with Toronto, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the trajectory of the Blue Jays based on the state of their contracts and the trades they have made so far. Then, MLB Networks Alex Avila (28:53) joins the show! They discuss the Tigers' side of the Tarik Skubal trade, why the Dodgers' villainy is good for MLB, the Cubs landing Kevin Gausman and if he could be a playoff starter for the team, and much more! Justin and Jesse end off the hour breaking down the big trades of the day so far! 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.
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  Pivotal Weekend in MLB with Shi Davidi & Jim Bowden 31.07.2026 49хв

  Jesse Rubinoff and Kevin Michie kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals! They discuss how long the Jays can approach the market, if they are actively shopping their big names on the trade block, where Vladdy ranks amongst the MLB’s big stars who are struggling, if the Jays can convince ownership not to sell with a strong weekend, and much more! Then, MLB insider Jim Bowden joins the show! They discuss what we can expect this weekend ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, why it is a certainty that Skubal and other Tigers stars will be moved by Monday, why Mason Miller could end up staying put, which teams will dictate the deadline, Blue Jays and the AL East remaining wide open, 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.
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  The End Of A Blue Jays Era? + Marty Walsh Joins The Show! 30.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz (1:35)! They break down the latest news and rumours surrounding the MLB trade deadline, whether this deadline could be the end of an era for Toronto, if the Phillies are ready to buy at the deadline, how Don Mattingly has fared as the Phillies manager, the best landing spot for Tarik Skubal, Yordan Álvarez’s outstanding season, and much more! Then, Marty Walsh (28:25), Executive Director of the NHLPA joins the show to discuss the new revamped NHL Rookie Showcase, the importance of the event for the players as they get to learn about their future being pro athletes, and more. Then, they discuss the increasing cap in the NHL, the young stars signing record-setting contracts, what the MLB can learn from the NHL to avoid a labour strike next season, and much more! Then, they end things off discussing the latest controversy surrounding the new FIFA World Cup plans, a potential Lebron James/Last Dance-style documentary, 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.
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  Deadline Headlines with Jon Morosi + NBO Preview with Genie Bouchard! 29.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal’s last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber’s disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto’s top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, 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.
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  Gauging the Pitching Market with Ben Shulman + Christmas in July! 28.07.2026 49хв

  Ben Shulman (0:56), Sportsnet radio voice of the Blue Jays, joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Jays' second game against the Nationals in Washington. They discuss Max Scherzer's return to the mound in the series-opening win, whether the 42-year-old has any trade value, where Kevin Gausman ranks among the starters likely to be moved on deadline day, and whether there's any chance the Jays listen to offers for Louis Varland. Then, Ailish and Jesse play a game of 'Christmas in July' and present gifts to various pro sports teams, players and fans in need! 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.
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  A Week Away From MLB Deadline with Ben Nicholson-Smith 27.07.2026 24хв

  Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff with the Blue Jays kicking off a series against the Washington Nationals and MLB's trade deadline just a week away (1:34). He discusses what he expects from Max Scherzer as he makes his return to the mound against his former team, Kevin Gausman voicing his desire to stay in Toronto, what type of return the team can expect in a potential Shane Bieber trade, players who might see a bigger role after the deadline, and how labour uncertainty in 2027 will impact deadline movement. 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.
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  LeBron Heading to Philly + Jays Start Weekend Series Against Red Hot Sox 24.07.2026 49хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the Friday show with their reaction to LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, before being joined by Raptors analyst Alvin Williams. They further discuss the effect LeBron will have on the Sixers team, the decision to take less money to head to Philly, and how the Jaylen Brown trade helped to lay the groundwork for the move, before touching on the Kawhi Leonard trade saga. After the break, Justin and Jesse are joined by Boston Globe reporter Tim Healey to set up the Blue Jays' series in Boston and chat about the Red Sox's recent success following a slow start to the season, how Red Sox fans are feeling about the change of direction, and what the team might need at the upcoming trade deadline. Later, Justin & Jesse touch on more injury news for the Blue Jays with Addison Barger having season-ending elbow surgery. 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.
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  Jays in Flux With Ben Nicholson-Smith + Younger Stars on the Rise 22.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:59) to discuss the Blue Jays' disappointing play following the All-Star break. They debate the feelings amongst Jays fans about the team, whether they will be buyers or sellers at the approaching trade deadline, which players could be made available or untouchable, and John Schneider's job security. After the break, Ailish and Justin touch on the Red Sox' 15-game winning streak before the Blue Jays head to Fenway this weekend, Jason Robertson signing a one-year contract to return to the Dallas Stars next season, before looking at the youngest players across sports and their potential to surpass the current slate of stars. 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.
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  Rays Success Story With Grant Balfour + Kevin Gausman on the Move? 21.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with a look at the Blue Jays' position ahead of the trade deadline next week. Rays Analyst Grant Balfour joins the show (7:48) to discuss the Rays' exciting season so far, what's behind their success, the team's trade deadline wish list, and their potential to go deep in the playoffs, before turning their attention to the Blue Jays' struggles in 2026. After the break, Ailish and Justin revisit the Jays' needs heading into next season, and the likelihood that Kevin Gausman will be traded. Finally, they take your texts on athletes who deserved more in their career! 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.
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  Spain Captures World Cup Glory + Can the Blue Jays Get Back in the Playoff Picture? 20.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff start the week with a thought on the World Cup Final and the Blue Jays' celebratory weekend following the All-Star break, before being joined by Oliver Platt from OneSoccer (6:18). They discuss Spain's victory over Argentina and their dominant tournament, Canada's place in the FIFA rankings following their run, and what could be next for Lionel Messi following a potential final World Cup appearance. After the break, Ailish and Jesse continue the conversation about Canada's place in the soccer world before drafting Blue Jays who should be considered 'untouchable' ahead of the trade deadline. 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.
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  Wrapping Up the World Cup with Kara Lang + Blue Jays Back in Action 17.07.2026 49хв

  FIFA analyst and former Canadian National Soccer team member Kara Lang (2:05) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday! She reflects on Canada putting on a show as hosts, the men's team's World Cup moment, whether Argentina can conjure more magic in the Final, how Spain can shut down Lionel Messi, and the tournament's most memorable moments. Then, Ailish and Justin check in on The Open Championship, with Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty headlining Round 2. Later, Sportsnet radio broadcaster Ben Shulman joins the show (30:27) with the Blue Jays back in action after the All-Star break. They discuss reasons to be optimistic about a potential Jays playoff berth, the team's crucial pre-deadline stretch ahead, and how they can start the second half strong against the Chicago White Sox. 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.
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  Miami Sports Spotlight with Tim Reynolds + Why the Jays Should Be Buyers 16.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Tim Reynolds (2:23)! They kick things off discussing the latest on Lebron’s free agency decision, the Heat announcing Giannis as the newest member of the team, what the new look Miami Heat can accomplish this season, Brady Tkachuk joining the Florida Panthers, his time covering Bobrovsky and what we can expect from the Leafs new goaltender, whether Kawhi will be a Raptor, and much more! Later, Brandon Wile joins the show (28:05) to discuss how the Jays need to approach the deadline, what the fans want to see, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing if there should be a 3rd Place Game In The World Cup. 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.
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  Vladdy's Second-Half Outlook + Must-See NHL Matchups in 2026-27 16.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy’s confounding first half, if Bo Bichette’s departure is part of Vladdy’s struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team’s head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Finally, they discuss some of the notable NHL games from the league's schedule release! 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.
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  World Cup Final Is Set + Previewing The Open With Michael Breed 15.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa (1:00) following England’s stunning collapse to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-finals. They break down how much of the loss is on Thomas Tuchel, what to make of Lionel Messi’s continued dominance, Lamine Yamal’s resume and health ahead of the Final, and much more! Then, ahead of the Open kicking off tomorrow, Sirius XM’s Michael Breed (29:19) joins the show! They discuss what to expect from the course and why it’s a different style of golf, Rory McIlroy's outlook, whether Tommy Fleetwood can come through in his home tournament, the chip on Scottie Scheffler's shoulders, 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.
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  Sean Walker Joins The Show + Yzerman Era Over In Detroit 15.07.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to England’s epic collapse to Argentina at the World Cup. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup-winning defenceman Sean Walker (4:42) joins the show! They discuss his early days as Ailish's teammate in Keswick, what his plans are with the Stanley Cup, what other teams around the league can learn from the Hurricanes, Jordan Staal’s importance to the team, how Rod Brind’Amour was able to guide his team over the hump, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the GM change in Detroit with Yzerman staying with the organisation in a new role, what can be learned from his tenure as the Red Wings GM, landing spots for Patrick Kane, 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.