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Ben Wagner checks-in from Camden Yards to discuss the Blue Jays four-game winning streak (11:10); Belinda Bencic is in Toronto for the Rogers Cup – she looks ahead to the tournament and talks about her season so far (26:02). Then it is a very special Friday roundtable as one of Canada’s greatest athletes, Donovan Bailey, joins Jeff Blair, Richard Deitsch, and Ashley Docking. Together they discuss the future of Canadian track and field (39:40), players dropping out for Canada Basketball (1:10:54), the Toronto Blue Jays post trade deadline (1:29:13), and the international impact of a country’s greatest sports moment (1:59:39).

Baseball America�s JJ Cooper recaps the MLB trade deadline, and explains why he feels that the Astros-Blue Jays trade made no sense from Toronto�s perspective (7:44); SI�s Michael McCann dishes out the latest information on a lawsuit brought to the courts by Saints� fans regarding the non-call in the NFC Championship game (29:08). The Atlanta Braves were one of the busiest teams at the deadline so GM Alex Anthopoulos calls up the show to talk about his moves, and looks back to past deadlines when he was with the Blue Jays (45:09). Following AA, WWE�s Renee Young joins Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch in-studio to discuss her Canadian roots and look ahead to August 11th�s Summerslam at Scotiabank Arena (1:11:46)! In the final hour, Paul Jones shares his opinion on RJ Barrett not suiting up for Canada Basketball (1:30:00); and Sportsnet�s Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on the trades made by the Blue Jays, and the fans� perception of Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro (1:55:23).

It's a baseball-heavy show as Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch recap today's MLB trade deadline! Stephen Brunt discusses the current state of the Blue Jays following their deadline deals (29:35); then, former GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers Ned Colletti shares his opinion on the day's moves (46:04). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins PTS in-studio with further reaction on the Blue Jays following Ross Atkins' conference call with the media (1:12:03); and former Miami Marlins President and MLB analyst for CBS David Samson discusses what the president's role is around the deadline (1:34:03). To end off the show, the newest member of the Houston Astros Aaron Sanchez calls up the show to say goodbye to Toronto (1:53:17).

MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa discusses Marcus Stroman’s departure from the Blue Jays having known him from his time with the organization in 2013 (4:37); Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown discusses his season so far and his victory in the 200M at the Canadian Championships this past weekend (28:12). Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette joins the show to recap his MLB debut last night in Kansas City and spoke about his emotions ahead of it (45:18); San Diego-based national writer Scott Miller of Bleacher Report shares his thoughts on who could go where ahead of the deadline, and what the Padres could be up to as they’re on the hunt for pitching (1:14:42). Is the NBA about to start helping out its small market teams? Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni joins Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch to discuss the latest around the association (1:32:43); and Blue Jays’ first-round pick Alek Manoah is the show’s final guest after making his professional debut over the weekend with the Vancouver Canadians (1:52:37). As always, the show concludes with “Any More Business” (2:04:55).

Bo Bichette got the call to the majors, so Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch call up his Manager with the Buffalo Bisons Bobby Meacham to get the low down on his play (08:05); after Bobby, Jeff and Richard react to Marcus Stroman�s comments from his conference call earlier in the afternoon(25:14). In the second hour we get a couple of national perspectives on the Blue Jays-Mets deal. First up, MLB Network�s Cliff Floyd (and former NY Met) Cliff Floyd weighs-in and assesses the rest of the trade market ahead of the deadline (46:59); and The Athletic�s Eno Sarris discusses the prospects involved in the deal, namely 18-year old pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (1:16:27). In the final hour, Buck Martinez assesses the deal and looks ahead to Bo Bichette�s major league debut from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City (1:30:24), and Bob Klapisch of the New York Times shares his opinion on the Stroman deal, wonders how interested the Yankees were in Stroman�s services, and if Toronto would�ve dealt him within the division (1:57:19).

Jerry Colangelo, the Director of USA Basketball discusses the state of the program ahead of its August training camp and weighs-in on the current state of free agency and small market teams in the NBA (10:00). Later in the hour, Mike Wilner joins PTS from the ballpark where the Blue Jays will open up a series against the Tampa Bay Rays (26:35). Then it’s time for the Friday roundtable to assemble! Donnovan Bennett, Arden Zwelling, join to Jeff Blair and Richard to discuss: Marcus Stroman and the

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch goes around the majors with ESPN’s Jeff Passan who discussed the trade interest in Marcus Stroman, and the four-game series between the Yankees and Red Sox that gets underway tonight at Fenway Park (6:33); Danny Gold, contributor to Sports Illustrated spoke about his piece on David Ortiz as the slugger continues to recover from June’s shooting (29:52). Brian Burke stops by in-studio to shed some light on the Maple Leafs recent salary cap related moves (39:50); and The Athletic’s Michael Lee examines tampering in the NBA and if the league can ever get a true handle on it (1:10:44). In the final hour, CEO of The Oak View Group Tim Leiweke looks back at his time at MLSE, unveils his plans for the new NHL franchise and arena in Seattle, and explains that the Raptors are in good hands as long as Masai Ujiri is around{1:30:59). The arena talk continues with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation’s Ken King who broke down the city’s new deal and facility from the Flames’ perspective (1:54:33). As always, the show ends off with Any More Business.

Is tonight Marcus Stroman’s last start as a Toronto Blue Jay? Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from Rogers Centre ahead of tonight’s game against Cleveland (8:34); the newest member of the St. Louis Blues is a familiar face: Marc Savard! Marc joins his now former co-host Gord Stellick and Richard Deitsch to discuss his decision to join the Stanley Cup Champions as an assistant coach, and what his new role will entail (24:17). Former Maple Leafs forward Dominic Moore brings new Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot along in-studio to promote this year’s edition of ‘Smashfest’ (40:43) and ESPN’s Mina Kimes joins the show to discuss her profile on Baker Mayfield and more news and notes from around the NFL now that training camps have opened up (1:08:04)! Then, the summer of Kawhi continues with the Clippers unveiling both him and Paul George to the media. We get an SoCal perspective on today’s media conference with Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times (1:31:52), and cover the Toronto angle with the Toronto Star’s Doug Smith (1:55:37).

Gord Stellick is in with Richard Deitsch today and starts the show off with Sportsnet.ca’s Luke Fox for some puck talk and to discuss his recent story on Mike Gillis and Mats Sundin (7:00); Edmonton Oilers’ GM Ken Holland joins the show to discuss his side of the Neal-Lucic trade, and to provide an update on Connor McDavid’s health (25:10). With the MLB trade deadline 8 days away, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi assesses the market, and wonders if Madison Bumgarner will be dealt after all (46:05). At the bottom of the hour, Calgary Mayor Neheed Nenshi breaks down the city’s new arena deal which will finally allow the Flames to play in an upgraded facility (1:10:47). In the final hour, Ben Wagner checks-in from Rogers Centre where he assessed Ryan Borucki’s start last night, the organization’s decision to DFA Dalton Pompey, and the team’s play against the Indians(1:30:00; then Elliotte Friedman joins the show from vacation where he analyzed his own golf game and discussed the implications of tonight’s Maple Leafs-Golden Knights trade that saw Garret Sparks go to Vegas (1:54:11).

With MLB’s Hall of Fame Weekend in the books, SI’s Jon Tayler looks ahead to the future and wonders if baseball writers have some tough calls ahead of them in terms of who to vote in (6:55); Flames’ GM Brad Treliving discusses his decision to deal within the division (and province!) after acquiring Milan Lucic for James Neal (27:55). PTS heads down to the ballpark in the show’s second hour as Shi Davidi discusses the Blue Jays (45:49); and Dan Shulman goes around the majors with Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch ahead of the trade deadline (1:08:11). NFL training camps open up today, so one of the best in the business, CBS’ Amy Trask hops on to discuss some off-season news and notes (1:29:17); and The Action Network’s Jason Sobel recaps the 148th Open Championship which was won by Ireland’s Shane Lowry! (1:56:31).