On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Arden Zwelling to break down the Blue Jays’ ongoing search for more offence, whether the club should look to the minors for reinforcements, and the impact of Shane Bieber’s injury. They also discuss the pressure facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 2027 season approaches. Later, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo (27:30) stops by to assess the American League landscape, debate the best team in the AL right now, dive into the latest MVP races, and go around Major League Baseball with the biggest storylines from across the league.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour discussing the Blue Jays’ 5-3 loss to opening their series against the Royals. The boys discuss Shane Bieber’s injury and future with the team, whether Toronto needs more rotation depth heading into next season, Brett Bateman’s potential as a long-term option in centre field, and the team’s other possibilities at the position. After the break, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (25:30) joins the show to discuss how teams manage an injury-heavy stretch, the importance of organizational depth, Sean Keys’ potential and power, and how he sees the American League Wild Card race unfolding.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays’ tough start against the Royals. They discuss Nathan Lukes’ costly baserunning mistake, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and whether his late double signals a power resurgence, the team’s inability to capitalize on hits, and Alejandro Kirk’s absence from the lineup. The guys then turn to Shane Bieber landing on the IL, how it impacts Toronto’s playoff hopes, and potential replacements in the rotation. They also debate what could define the season if the Jays miss the playoffs: pitching injuries or Vladdy’s struggles? After the break, they discuss the PGA Tour Championship changes coming in 2028, including the potential ripple effects of match play, a group stage and the tour’s two-track system. They wrap up this hour by looking at Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar’s pending free agency and what their next contracts could look like.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of Tuesday morning by welcoming on Sportsnet.ca Blue Jays reporter Shi Davidi. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return, the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, Trey Yesavage's recovery and Jose Soriano's early results in Toronto. Plus, Trey Wingo (24:00) joins the show to weigh in on Deshaun Watson, Justin Jefferson, Kyler Murray and the fallout from LIV Golf's decline.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by previewing the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. They take a closer look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s defence at first base, as well as Dylan Cease’s Cy Young candidacy. The boys also react to the NHL Network’s ranking of the league’s best centres and where Auston Matthews ranks on the list. After the break, Chris Russo (21:05) of Mad Dog Sports Radio and ESPN's First Take joins the show to discuss the American League Wild Card race, the Jays’ potential playoff path, Guerrero Jr.’s season, the Yankees’ World Series expectations, Bo Bichette’s time with the Mets, and expectations for the New York Jets.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin Tuesday morning with a look at where the Blue Jays stand in the Wild Card race after a night off. They dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season, the state of the Jays' offence, Alejandro Kirk’s hot bat, the need for another hitter, and how the teams surrounding Toronto in the standings have performed. After the break, the guys weigh in on the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting QB. They question the thinking behind the decision, what the team is hoping to accomplish, whether he can return to form, and if his trade is among the most disastrous in NFL history. They wrap up this hour with thoughts on Gary Woodland's comments about his weekend performance and how proud he should be given everything he has been through.

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Kaitlyn McGrath, Sportsnet 590 The FAN contributor, gives her biggest takeaways from the Blue Jays tough 13 game stretch; including where the Jays offense could go from here and how to prepare for a future lineup if Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 2026 season becomes the norm, the confidence level for the Jays starting rotation. Adnan Virk (24:20), MLB Network host, discusses the MLB’s competitive balance, if the current state of the American League wild card race is good for baseball, Dylan Cease’s chances at the Cy Young and the National League MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani.

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Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstein debate if the Blue Jays remaining schedule against sub .500 teams is what it seems on the surface. Next, (15:00) they talk about Dylan Cease’s season as the Blue Jays most valuable player and the Jays being selected to play in the 2027 Little League Classic. Jon Morosi, MLB Network Insider, joins (25:00) the show to analyze what it means for the Jays to be chosen to play in the Little League Classic, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s superstar status amidst his poor season, and the other teams competing with Jays in the American League Wild Card race.

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Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstein open this week with takeaways from the Blue Jays' weekend series in the Bronx and what it could mean for the remaining 30 games of their season. The duo emphasizes the Jays' lack of consistency with runners in scoring position, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s frustrating return to the lineup, John Schneider’s decision to put Guerrero Jr. in the two-hole, and Spencer Arrighetti's debut. Later, (35:00) Brent and Zack get into Cutter Gauthier turning down a four-year bridge deal with the Anaheim Ducks and reports of NHL expansion on the horizon.

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Ben and Brent are joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker, to tee up the Blue Jays’ weekend series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s imminent return from injury absence, whether Jesus Sanchez is in danger of losing his spot on the roster, and the case to re-sign Shane Bieber given his recent turnaround. Afterwards Ben and Brent shift their focus with Emmanuel Berbari (26:32), Yankees postgame host at WFAN, who shares his perspective on New York’s offence showing signs of life, George Lombard Jr’s. emergence, and the race for top seed in the American League East.

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