Blake Murphy, Raptors reporter for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Raptors’ preparations for the NBA’s restart and the process of players getting re-acclimated following the league’s lengthy layoff (5:14). Will Middlebrooks, former MLB infielder and current CBS HQ analyst, weighs in on the Blue Jays securing a temporary home in Pittsburgh and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s transition to first base (46:01). Dan Riccio, co-host of the Kick in the Grass podcast, discusses the MLS is Back Tournament and the absence of the league’s top stars in Orlando (1:12:03). Anthony Stewart stops by to chat about the NHL’s impending return and the prevalence of trash talking on the ice (1:35:07). Former MLB outfielder Cliff Floyd discusses the unique appeal of baseball’s condensed 60-game schedule and the increased importance of managerial decision making during a shortened season (2:02:51).

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