Sportsnet Today

Roger Lajoie hosts Sportsnet Today! Leafs reporter for The Hockey News David Alter chats the Leafs acquiring Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase, whether they've improved their goaltending by adding Petr Mrazek and how badly they'll miss Zach Hyman next season [5:31]. Co-Host of Minute Basketball Samson Folk discusses the Toronto Raptors drafting Scottie Barnes with the 4th overall pick, Kyle Lowry's future as we head into free agency and what else the Raptors need to address this offseason [50:29]. The Fourth Period's Dennis Bernstein discusses the Jack Eichel situation with the Buffalo Sabres, the Seattle Kraken's choice to not take Carey Price and acquiring Phillip Grubauer in free agency and how the Vegas Golden Knights will look next season with trading away some character players [1:14:11]. Lead baseball writer for Daily Hive Toronto Ian Hunter chats the Blue Jays' return to Rogers Centre, the trade for Jose Berrios and his debut for the team and how they stack up in the AL heading into the final two months of the season [1:37:12]. Former voice of the Chargers Lee Hamilton chats MLB trade deadline, the Dodgers making another push, more injury issues for Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Chicago Cubs' trading off their franchise players to rebuild [1:57:25].

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys are joined by Hockey Central's Justin Bourne to discuss the Maple Leafs' signing of Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase, comparing the team currently constructed to last season's and what else could happen in the offseason [50:36]. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats the return of the Toronto Blue Jays to Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays picking up Jose Berrios for prospects Simeon Woods Richardson and Austin Martin and whether they'll be missed in years to come [1:38:03]. Olympic and Raptors host for Sportsnet Brad Fay discusses what it's been like covering the Olympics on Tokyo time, Canada's emergence in women's swimming and the Canadian women taking on the United States in soccer [2:01:20].

Sports Illustrated's Mitch Bannon joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the change in batting order for the Blue Jays, confidence in the current state of the bullpen, and if the club has made up their mind on their approach to the trade deadline [5:52]. Sportsnet.ca's Steven Loung weighs in on USA's first loss in men's basketball for the first time since 2004 by France, expectations for Canada's women's basketball team for the Tokyo Games, and if we'll see a busy NBA offseason ahead of the draft [22:32]. SiriusXM NHL's Jake Hahn gives his thoughts on Buffalo Sabres' process in their rebuild, and if Montreal can repeat their 2021 playoff success next season [47:57]. Legendary Sports Talk Show Host Lee Hacksaw Hamilton chimes in on the NFL's new health and safety protocols with COVID-19 and ramifactions if rules aren't followed, the future of Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and Deshaun Watson and the Texans [1:10:56]. Plus, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath discuss the Blue Jays staying in the mix at the top of the AL East and Alek Manoah missing his start [1:36:04]. Match Point Canada's Ben Lewis joins to chat about Naomi Osaka's Olympic debut and her return to the tennis courts, Felix Auger Aliassime dropping out of the first round following the withdrawal of Andy Murray, and Leylah Annie Fernandez's Olympic debut [1:57:45].

Sportsnet's Pat Tabler joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the importance of the upcoming MLB trade deadline for the Toronto club in hopes to win a wild card position, risking the team's future assets for a run in the post-season, and the importance of the final games in July [4:14]. The Hockey News' Steven Ellis gives his thoughts on the difficulty of scouting NHL prospects during the pandemic, the Canadiens selecting Logan Mailoux, and the pressure on Matty Beniers as Seattle's first draft pick in franchise history [18:16]. Ontario Lacrosse Association's Ron MacSpadyen stops by to chat about the return of field and box lacrosse in the province, how their leagues will execute their programs with health and safety protocols in place, and the hesitations and concerns about returning to play [41:16]. ESPN.com's Victoria Matiash gives her perspective on [1:05:45]. Plus, Daily Hive's Ian Hunter weighs in on parting ways with expiring contracts on the Jays, and if it's time to shake up the batting order [1:52:24].

On today's edition of RBC Off The Tee, short game coach Gareth Raflewski joins the show!

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! Rachel Doerrie, co-host of the Staff and Graph podcast, discusses Montreal's decision to draft Logan Mailloux, the Seth Jones trade and how his contract extension affects the market and Leafs offseason decisions to be made [51:06]. Host of the Spin Rate podcast Drew Fairservice discusses the Blue Jays recent struggles, lack of offense against the Mets and what they'll do with the approaching trade deadline [1:17:31]. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox chats Cale Makar signing a six-year, $54 million deal with the Avalanche and more on the Leafs' needs this offseason [1:38:16].

Host of Spin Rate Drew Fairservice joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the Blue Jays receiving national interest exemption from the federal government and playing home games in Canada, Robbie Ray's turnaround season, and players coming back from injuries [7:17]. Sports Illustrated's Mike Stephens weighs in on [24:58]. Host of 5 Observations NBA Podcast Amit Mann gives his thoughts on the Bucks tying the NBA Finals, Suns inconsistent performances, and who will take lead in the series [47:01]. Host of The Geoff Fienberg Show jumps on to chat about moving day at the Open Championship, and how the Canadians are performing overseas [1:08:58]. Plus, 680 News' Michael Leach discuss TFC's return to BMO Field hosting fans and the Orlando City FC for the first MLS game in Toronto, how the news came down, and the up and down year the club has gone through [1:33:58]. And Jays Talk's Josh Goldberg gives his thoughts on the Jays returning home to Toronto [1:56:51].

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys share their thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays returning to Toronto for their homestand against the Kansas City Royals on July 30th. Sportsnet's Nick Alberga chats what will be a busy week with the Seattle Kraken expansion draft and more NHL trade and free agency deals [50:00]! MLB insider Shi Davidi stops by to discuss what went into the Jays returning to the city and the logistics surrounding whether Rogers Centre will be considered an outdoors venue and what ticket sales will be like [1:37:05].

Roger Lajoie is joined by Michael Lee to talk about the NBA Finals (23:19); Scott MacArthur on the Blue Jays as the head into the All-Star break (49:28); and Vivek Jacob gives his thoughts on the 2021 Wimbledon tournamnet (1:38:10).

On today's episoder, Ian is joined by Canadian golf instructor Sean Foley.