On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Sam McKee to discuss the Blue Jays’ Opening Day loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing contract saga, the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss in San Jose, Joseph Woll’s shaky resume against quality opponents, the Leafs’ persistent lack of “killer instinct,” and the team’s recent power play improvements. Later, Ryan Spilborghs (25:25), former MLB outfielder and current Apple TV analyst, stops by to chat about the Orioles’ tempered approach this past off-season, the mounting pressure on Toronto’s front office, expectations for Jackson Holliday in 2025, Alan Roden’s emergence this spring, and the mental hurdles associated with playing during a contract year.

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Ben and Brent kick off Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Sharks on Thursday night, Craig Berube’s criticism of Joseph Woll, William Nylander’s pursuit of 50 goals, the significance of Scott Laughton snapping his 15-game point drought, and the Leafs’ potential plans for Max Pacioretty come playoff time. Later, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi (26:00) stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ latest effort to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., how Vlad’s performance this season could impact the Jays’ chances of keeping him, the lingering uncertainty regarding Bo Bichette’s future, and John Schneider’s batting order deployment on Opening Day.

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Happy Friday! Ben and Brent open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 12-2 loss to the Orioles on Opening Day, Jose Berrios’ shaky outing to start the season, John Schneider’s decision to have Andres Gimenez bat cleanup, Tyler O’Neill’s absurd Opening Day home run streak, and potential concerns about the Jays’ offensive depth. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on John Tortorella’s dismissal in Philadelphia, Sidney Crosby overtaking Wayne Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons in NHL history, and the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture (27:57).

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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent discuss Bo Bichette’s outlook for the 2025 season before welcoming in Joe Siddall, who chats about the excitement of Opening Day, expectations for the Jays’ offence this season, Bowden Francis’ ceiling as a full-time starter, and Will Wagner’s positional fit on the roster. Later, the guys are joined by former Blue Jays All-Star Whit Merrifield (26:58) to discuss his playing future, the looming specter of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette potentially testing free agency, the importance of having levity in a MLB clubhouse, his experience playing in Toronto, and the Blue Jays’ recent pursuit of marquee free agents.

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In the spirit of MLB Opening Day, Ben and Brent run through some Blue Jays over/under predictions for the 2025 season, including projections for Bo Bichette’s OPS, Max Scherzer’s quantity of starts, and John Schneider’s ejection total. Afterwards, the guys are joined by Shi Davidi (23:58) to chat about the A.L. East landscape heading into the season, the Blue Jays’ potential lineup construction, the latest buzz surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract situation, George Springer’s regression and changing role, and expectations for John Schneider in 2025.

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Happy MLB Opening Day! Ben and Brent open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ inability to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of Opening Day, reasons for optimism heading into the 2025 season, expectations for the club’s veteran starting rotation, and some of the biggest question marks present on the Jays’ roster. Later, the guys chat about the cessation of the Raptors’ tank after a 30-point win over the lowly Brooklyn Nets and the recent influx of ex-Raptor players who have publicly complained about playing in Toronto. Finally, Ben and Brent conclude the hour by weighing in on Alphonso Davies’ ACL injury and the incendiary comments made by Davies’ agent towards Canada Soccer (29:02).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts off with final takeaways from the Maple Leafs' dominating win last night. Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith shifts the conversation to tomorrow's Opening Day extravaganza to help preview and project the Blue Jays this year. The trio dive deep into all things Jays including the lineup, the new additions, the pitching staff, and if there could be a last-minute Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension coming. To close the show, the boys bring on friend of the show, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (25:50), to look around the majors. They touch on just how dominant the Dodgers could be, before making the case why the American League East is still the toughest division in baseball.

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Ben & Brent reset on the Leafs, analyzing the team's dominant performance during a big offensive night. They discuss the quietness of the Matthews line, pondering if it signals a down year for Auston or just an off night. The duo highlights the second line's strong play led by William Nylander, contemplating his pursuit of the Rocket and whether coach Craig Berube will allow it. To wrap up, they chat with Sportsnet's Jason Bukala for his insights on the Leafs' playoff push and his latest draft list (23:30).

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Ben & Brent discuss Toronto's strong performance, highlighting key players like Scott Laughton, Morgan Rielly, Bobby McMann, and John Tavares, while mentioning Nylander's "Rocket" chase and Anthony Stolarz's stats. They briefly address Alphonso Davies' torn ACL before diving into Blue Jays news. The duo debates whether the Jays missed a chance to trade Vlad Guerrero Jr. and questions their pitching velocity (34:45).

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The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour dissecting two Toronto teams at different, pivotal points of their seasons. First up, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning check in with Sportsnet’s own Leafs reporter, Luke Fox! They dive into the remaining schedule for Toronto that will feature a battle for the Atlantic Division, before discussing why tonight could be a Scott Laughton “revenge” game against his former team that could help him find his footing with the Blue and White. To close today’s show, the hosting duo are joined by MLB Network’s Matt Vasgersian (28:32) ahead of tomorrow’s "baseball eve". The trio preview the start of the season and make their projections for the Blue Jays, the American League East, and the World Series favourite Dodgers.

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