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Co-host of the "Spin Rate" podcast Drew Fairservice joins Brent Gunning and Justin Bourne to chat about Blue Jays' Ryan Borucki hitting Kevin Kiermaier in their finale vs. the Rays, Charlie Montoyo's approach to Borucki's ejection, how the team has used Nate Pearson since his return to the club, and the tight Wild Card race between the Yankees, Red Sox and Jays (19:31). Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox weighs in on Ilya Mikheyev pushing the reported trade request under the rug, the prospects who has the chance to make the main roster, and his outlook on Nick Robertson and the top left-wing spot for the Leafs (47:45). Plus, The Ringer's Kaelen Jones discusses if he's buying into the Raiders this year, Sam Darnold settling in with the Panthers, and why the Broncos have surprised him through two weeks of the season (01:07:57). 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.

Former MLB pitcher and Blue Jays Central contributor Ricky Romero joins George Rusic and Justin Bourne to chat about robot umpires in the sport of baseball, how he would approach umpires when he's pitching, Robbie Ray's performing with mainly two types of pitches, and the AL MVP race (19:00). Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon shares his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers bounce back performance in Week 2, the identity of the Bills after two games, and Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes (48:55). Plus, The Hockey News' David Alter chimes in on how Nick Robertson and other Leafs prospects enter the conversation with the main team, what could be Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren's roles moving forward, and Morgan Rielly entering his final year of his contract (01:09:53). 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.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the Blue Jays holding their place in the Wild Card standings, Robbie Ray having a clearer case to win the AL Cy Young award, if Vlad Jr. will still get enough votes to win AL MVP over the favourite Shohei Ohtani, if there is a level of concern with Hyun-Jin Ryu heading to the 10-day IL and the importantance of their next series against the Rays (10:15). Legendary sports talk show host Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton jumps on to chat about the next generation of QBs in the NFL that can throw and run the ball including Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, Arizona's 2-0 start behind Kyler Murray, how Bruce Arians has changed Tom Brady's approach to his offence, and how dangerous are the Raiders this season (29:05). Plus, News 4 Buffalo's Heather Prusak weighs in on the Bills bounce back win in Week 2, Josh Allen's progression as a starting QB, finding a balance between running the ball and utilizing Allen's arm, and how Buffalo stacks up among the rest of the teams within the AFC East (49:11). The Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin chimes in on the Rays having another year of success during the regular season, their number 1 prospect Shane Baz making the start against a potential Cy Young Award winner, and Kevin Cash's impact on the team (01:09:20). 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.

Ian Leggatt looks ahead to the Ryder Cup, and is joined by Corey Conners who discusses his last season, the relationship among Canadians on the PGA Tour, when his season starts up and the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Blue Jays Central Host Jamie Campbell joins Brent Gunning to discuss his return to the Rogers Centre and ballpark studio this past year, the potential of having an AL Cy Young and AL MVP winner on the same team, the growth of Jordan Romano, and how the Toronto club has improved their starting rotation (09:15). Next up, Andrew 'Covers' Caley shares his Week 2 picks in the NFL (27:15). Then, former MLB Manager and MLB Network analyst Buck Showalter chimes in on what it means to be Manager of the Year, what's it like to be in the same position as Charlie Montoyo, handling the media, the difference in managing a team throughout the years and in different markets, how he feels about the Blue Jays' chances in a post-season run and who he would prioritize in signing between Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien (49:52). Plus, Writers Bloc's Ben Ennis stops by to chat about the drastic shift in how the Jays performed from August to September, how the batting lineup stacks up against other teams, and if Vlad Jr.'s MVP case is getting stronger (01:13:48). 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.

Sportsnet Today opens with a conversation between George Rusic and Producer Sam McKee about last night's NFL game, the Yankees collapse and the 9/9/9 challenge. Next up, Josh Goldberg of Blue Jays talk joins to tee up the Jays' weekend series vs the Twins (20:58). After that, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins to discuss Thursday Night Football and looks ahead to Week 2 in the NFL (50:39), before ESPN's Greg Wyshynski shares his thoughts on the Leafs and more NHL news (01:12:19). In the final hour, Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs joins to break down the AL Wild Card race and the role the lowly Baltimore Orioles play in it (01:39:54). Finally, Kris Abbott and Pat Gregoire of CoolBet join to break down Week 2 action in the NFL (01:58:00), before Brent Gunning wraps up the show with a game of "Dragon's Breath". 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.

On this edition of SN Today, Jays Talk's Rob Wong joins Brent Gunning and Justin Bourne to chat about how much the conversation has changed around Robbie Ray's remarkable 2021 season, if he can recreate his performances in the years to come, how much credit George Springer gets for his play in his first year with the Jays, and if Tim Mayza is still in the circle of trust out of the bullpen (18:34). NFL Network's Stacey Dales shares her thoughts on the Packers chances to bounce back from their Week 1 loss, how Bills mafia shouldn't be concerned with their disappointing start, and what the Bears will do with Justin Fields (47:43). Plus, Coolbet's Kris Abbott weighs in on gambling becoming mainstream,  the AL MVP race between Vlad Jr. and Shohei Ohtani, NHL futures, and how he's approaching tonight's Giants vs. Washington matchup (01:08:42). 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.

Sportsnet Today opens with a conversation between George Rusic and Producer Sam McKee about Robbie Ray vs. Marcus Semien and who's a better long term option for the Toronto Blue Jays. Next up, Scott MacArthur of Lead Off stops by to weigh in on Semien vs. Ray, the 49ers and more (22:05). After that, Benjamin Solak of the Ringer stops by to look around the NFL heading into Week 2 action tonight (49:23). Then, Phil Mackey of SKOR Radio in Minnesota joins to discuss the Twins upcoming series at Rogers Centre, the state of the Vikings and more (01:09:43). Finally, Casey Stern of MLB Network radio stops by to talk AL Wild Card race, Jays playoff chances and more (01:38:12). 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.

Brent Gunning and Justin Bourne discuss Kevin Cash and the Rays' adjustments from game to game and Jose Berrios leaving the game after strong outing. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson stops by to chat about the Blue Jays' approach to games in September compared to earlier in the season, the level of pressure on the Toronto club if they don't make the postseason, and how the American League will be competitive for years to come. Plus, Brent and Justin share their favourite memories of the late Norm Macdonald. 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.

MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins George Rusic and Matt Marchese to chat about the change in perception on the Blue Jays, Alek Manoah's rookie of the year case, Jose Berrios' performances so far with Toronto, and who he's leaning towards to win the AL MVP (19:25). Former Blue Jay and Co-Host of the "Pelotero Pickle" podcast Chris Colabello weighs in on how the 2021 club compares to his 2015 team he played for, the maturity of the bats, momentum helping the outcome of a game and the season, and his experience playing at Rogers Centre (48:29). Co-Host of Howard and Jeremy for WGR550 Jeremy White chimes in on the level of concern following the Bills' Week 1 loss, if Cole Beasley's off field situation is a distraction to the team, the outlook on the running back position, and which AFC East team is the biggest threat to Buffalo (01:11:17). Plus, At The Letters' Ben Nicholson-Smith gives his thoughts on the importance of winning the series against the Rays, Randal Grichuk's streakiness at the plate, George Springer playing through an injury, and the future of the second base position (01:35:30). Former NFL WR and FS1 Analyst Tori Gurley discuss Aaron Rodgers' Week 1 performance, how the offseason may have affected the start to his season, if we'll see Justin Fields inserted into the lineup for the Bears, and how Mac Jones fits with the Patriots offence (01:57:09). 

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.