Ben & JD chat about the role of player empowerment in the NBA and some of the challenges MLB faces in appealing to a broader audience (17:24); Sportsnet's Luke Fox weighs in on the Maple Leafs' backup goalie situation, Garret Sparks' future in Toronto, and the Leafs' long-term plans for Ian Scott and Joseph Woll (49:42); Baxter Holmes, senior NBA writer for ESPN, discusses his latest piece regarding the spike in injuries amongst youth basketball players and the impact of specialization for young athletes (1:15:53); Sportsnet MLB editor Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s breakout campaign and possible trade destinations for Marcus Stroman (1:33:04); Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins discusses Lourdes Gurriel's growth as a major league hitter, Marcus Stroman's relationship with the Blue Jays' front office, and the development of Toronto's young pitching prospects (2:00:21).