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Scott MacArthur takes your calls on the Blue Jays, Mitch Marner, and more (1:01); Sportsnet's Shi David checks-in from the ballpark ahead of the Blue Jays and Astros' weekend series (25:52). After the first hour, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling, NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger, and former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper join Scott to complete the Friday roundtable! Together they discuss the Blue Jays and their search for pitching (40:19); NFL stars calling it a career (1:18:24), restricted free agents who remain unsigned in the NHL (1:29:48), and a variety of topics including: Canadians at the US Open, Tony Romo's contract status with CBS, and the sale of the Kansas City Royals (2:03:33).

Scott MacArthur and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Jeff Marek for some off-season hockey talk with training camps around the corner and many RFAs left unsigned (25:46). Would a reduced schedule make sense for Major League Baseball? Jon Morosi of MLB Network goes around the majors with the guys to discuss that and the current pennant races in the game (45:40). Yesterday, the PWHPA announced their Dream Gap Tour, which will start in Toronto on Friday, September 20th. Former Markham Thunder goaltender Liz Knox joined Scott and Gord to discuss the tour and what she hopes it will accomplish (74:10). In the final hour, Sportsnet / ESPN's Dan Shulman discusses the latest on the Blue Jays, and what their plan and timeline is to acquire starting pitching (6pm). Producer Mark Boffo ends off the show as he asks Scott and Gord some questions for Any More Business? (91:43).

Scott MacArthur and Gord Stellick discuss Josh Donaldson's return to Rogers Centre last night, and ask if he should be included on the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence (0:30); later in the hour, Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim checks-in from Flushing Meadows to discuss the Canadians playing at the US Open and everyone’s favourite bad boy Nick Kygrios (28:32). In the second hour, Sportsnet's Hazel Mae reflects on covering Josh Donaldson's tenure in Toronto, and the third baseman's comments before and after the game to the media (46:56); afterwards, John Herdman, Canadian Men's Soccer National Team Head Coach, joins Scott and Gord to discuss the latest on the squad after announcing the roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches (1:14:09). Tim Leiper joins the show to discuss his first-hand experience coaching Josh Donaldson and what he brought to the team as a Blue Jay (1:33:36), and as always, the show ends off with a little bit of "Any More Business?" (2:08:03).

Scott MacArthur and Gord Stellick are joined by national baseball writer Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com; who believes the Blue Jays could be in contention for a wild card berth in 2020 (11:59). With the Atlanta Braves in town, Scott and Gord ask Blue Jays TV Play by Play voice Buck Martinez about how he’ll remember Josh Donaldson’s tenure in Toronto (45:42), and then ask current Braves TV analyst and former major-leaguer Jeff Francoeur about what the former AL MVP has brought to Atlanta and his season up to this point (1:10:33). In the final hour, The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi discusses Andrew Luck’s retirement and if it could spark a trend with more elite players retiring earlier in their careers (1:29:12). To end off the show, Sportsnet tennis analyst Robert Bettauer discusses the Canadians in contention at the US Open (1:46;43); and producer Matt Marchese joins the guys for Any More Business.

Scott MacArthur and Gord Stellick open up the show with a recap of the busy weekend in sports (4:00). Andrew Luck decides to walk away from football, so what do the Colts do now? Jeff Rickard from 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis offers some insight (4:30). Brian Burke is back from Africa and joins the guys in studio to talk about the unsigned restricted free agents and how the Leafs can make a Mitch Marner deal work (4:55). The Jays have shown some signs of a bright future, so what more did we learn after their latest west coast trip? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith talks about the future and who we could see get called up in September (6:00). Is it time to lower expectations for Milos Raonic after pulling out of the US Open? Sportsnet and Tennis Channel analyst Jimmy Arias gives us his take (6:35).

Winnipeg Free Press' Mike McIntyre joins Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch to chat about the Green Bay Packers' and Oakland Raiders' exhibition game in Winnipeg, Manitoba [11:32]; Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner tees up the upcoming series in Seattle [28:01]; and the roundtable commences with Blair, Deitsch, Elliotte Friedman and Faizal Khamisa where they chat about the young Blue Jays and how they have progressed since all being called up to the majors [39:58]; shared their thoughts on the NFL exhibition game in Winnipeg [1:13:39]; Evgeny Kuznetsov's ban from the IIHF after testing positive for cocaine [1:29:31]; and Cory Joseph dropping out of Team Canada [1:54:02].

Jeff and Richard kick off the show with a chat with Brian Kenny of MLB Network about the Jays future (6:45). Prime Time Sports Co-Producer Mark Boffo joins the guys live from Budapest during his vacation (29:06). What do the Patriots do about Patrick Chung and his drug charge? CBS NFL Analyst Amy Trask weighs in (44:39). Bo Bichette is tearing the cover off the ball and Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs likes what he sees (1:14:54). Arash Madani, fresh off his Newfoundland vacation joins the guys from LA ahead of the Jays-Dodgers series finale (1:30:55). Tim Layden finishes off the show with a look at the latest 'failed' drug test for an American track star (2:00:16).

Jeff and Richard kick off the show with a visit from Dodgers President Stan Kasten (9:04). The NFL season is just around the corner, so what are the expectations in Buffalo with the Bills? WGR's Bills Sideline Reporter Sal Capaccio joins the guys (27:13). Jays Manager Charlie Montoyo calls in live from LA ahead of the Jays second game of their series with the Dodgers (45:25). Bill Guerin is hired as the new GM in Minnesota, but what happened to his predecessor? The Athletic's Michael Russo weighs in (1:10:59). The man calling the Jays-Dodgers series for Sportsnet, Dan Shulman talks about Bo Bichette's big night and lends his thoughts on Canada's trouble in attracting NBA players to represent the country (1:30:39). And for the last segement, Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum joins Jeff and Richard to talk about the CP Women's Open (1:56:45).

Is there a chance that Cory Joseph doesn’t play for Team Canada? Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch are joined by Michael Grange of Sportsnet to discuss (7:32). Bill Shaikin of the LA Times on the Dodgers incredible season ahead of their series with the Jays (23:38). Zurich seems lovely this time of year, and maybe Mitch Marner thinks so too? Postmedia’s Michael Traikos on the latest news regarding Toronto’s star forward (45:40). Jeff Passan of ESPN talks about how Chris Sale’s injury puts the Red Sox playoff hopes in jeopardy (1:09:42). The bright lights of Hollywood shine on the Jays as they take on the Dodgers and Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi talks with the guys about the first leg of the west coast trip (1:31:27)

Jeff and Richard were joined by Anson Henry from CBC Sports to talk about Andre de Grasse’s Diamond League season (10:37). Jemele Hill of The Atlantic on Jay-Z’s relationship with the NFL and potential ownership (45:48). Jayson Stark from the Athletic chats about robot umpires and the kinks that need to be worked out before they get them to the big leagues (1:13:33). Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the guys to talk about Nate Pearson’s call-up to the Bisons (1:33:05). And the legendary Peter King takes a look around the NFL (1:55:06).