Ben Ennis and Sam McKee wrap up the week with a potential World Series preview as the Brewers visit. They chat with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith about Shane Bieber's season and whether fans should be concerned about his contract situation. They also discuss Jeff Hoffman's performance and Addison Barger's future with the team. Jeff Blair (23:32) joins in to share his thoughts on the Brewers series, Bieber's debut, trade evaluations, rotation management, September call-ups, and bullpen concerns. They conclude with final thoughts on the Blue Jays vs. Brewers matchup.

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off the second hour of the show looking back on Shane Bieber’s debut for the Toronto Blue Jays and debate why it was one of the best starts of his career. What do the guys hope to see today? They move along to tee up the rest of the Blue Jays' series against Brewers and question why more people aren't talking about this weekend's set. Later, the guys get into Mitch Marner’s recent sit-down interview and how it leaves them feeling. Does this make the divorce easier to swallow or ignite the flames all over again? Charles Davis (27:35), NFL on CBS analyst, joins the show to share his thoughts on the Micah Parsons deal and how the Cowboys will look without him, before offering a quick season preview ahead of Week 1!

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off your Friday by going over some of Mitch Marner’s comments from an recent interview. The guys then get into the excitement surrounding Shane Bieber’s start today and the Blue Jays' upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The pair chat about the expectations, not only for the Bieber, but also the Jays this weekend against the Brew Crew. How much do we need to see for Bieber to cement his place as the ace of the staff. The guys pivot to the NFL to discuss Micah Parson’s trade to the Packers last night, the reasoning behind the move, and how much is the past influencing the present for Jerry Jones given the recent release of the Cowboys' documentary. This leads to Ben and Sam to compare the some of the most infuriating trades for fan bases across the sporting world. Finally, the guys talk about the potential end of Russell Westbrook’s NBA career and how he will be remembered.

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off the final hour of the FAN Morning Show with Sportsnet NHL reporter Luke Fox. They discuss Connor McDavid's comments from the Hockey Canada orientation camp and what implications they may have for his free agency. The conversation also covers Team Canada's objectives for the camp and Luke’s insights on the top remaining RFAs. Later, ESPN's Jesse Rogers (23:06) joins to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers’ success and what Blue Jays fans can expect when the Brewers come to town on Friday, along with his thoughts on the Jays.

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee take a look at how the Blue Jays plan to manage the rotation down the stretch here. They question if skipping José Berríos is the right choice, if they should they be priming the big three of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman for the postseason, and the trickle-down effect of that on the bullpen. Is there a chance we see Trey Yesavage up here in September? The guys also chat about what this season done for George Springer’s legacy and if he has bought himself a free pass for next year in Toronto. Later, Ben and Sam share their thoughts on Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup selection and debate if not selecting himself to play was the right choice. Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, joins the show to share his experience from Rogers Centre last night and how he is feeling about the team right now. Rob wraps up with thoughts on Anthony Santander's outlook this year and why Ernie Clement has not gone on the IL yet.

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off your Thursday morning recapping one of the Blue Jays' signature wins of the year! Sam McKee was there, and he gives his on-site report of the feeling heading into the eighth inning and what the atmosphere was like in Rogers Centre as Toronto took the lead. They chat about Jeff Hoffman's redemption game, securing the save one night after his disastrous outing. Did they have any doubts about him closing the show? The pair also chat about the team’s ability to claw back late in games, before debating if Eric Lauer's mojo might've been squandered after his long layoff. Later, the guys then get into Connor McDavid’s comments about a potential contact extension with the Oilers and his lack of commitment currently. Ben and Sam question if there should be more attention on this, why a deal hasn't been inked yet, and if other teams should be prioritizing McDavid’s free agency?

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Ben & Sam dive into the American League, analyzing the Blue Jays' potential and their competition for the division and league titles. They welcome MLB Network’s Brian Kenny to discuss A.L. contenders and compare them to the top National League teams. The conversation also covers the A.L. MVP race, highlighting Cal Raleigh's historic season versus Aaron Judge. To wrap up, ESPN's David Schoenfield (25:11) shares insights on the World Series landscape and which teams have emerged as reliable contenders post-deadline.

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Ben and Sam continue their discussion on the Blue Jays bullpen after a letdown yesterday that called their confidence into question. The duo dive into just how much their recent struggles have actually hurt the team and caused them to lose ground in division, before looking back at the trade deadline to debate if there were better, or more, moves to be made. They sift through some potential internal options like Ryan Borucki, Trey Yesavage, and even Alek Manoah. Are any of them viable or potentially helpful down the stretch? Adam Stanley (27:30), Sportsnet golf reporter, stops by to share what it was like on site during Brooke Henderson's CPKC Women’s Open victory. He discusses what’s left for the Canadian to accomplish in her career, along with Keegan Bradley’s big decision today as Team USA captain to determine if he will name himself as a player for the Ryder Cup.

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee look back on a frustrating loss for the Blue Jays in front of their home crowd. The pair break down the collapse in the ninth inning by the bullpen and the level of confidence in Jeff Hoffman after coughing up the lead and allowing the Twins to comeback to win the game and tie the series. Will this become a problem in the postseason? What would it take to remove Hoffman from the closing role? Who would be the next man up? On a positive note, Ben and Sam get into George Springer’s resurgence that continued in full force last night with a pair of home runs, before looking at Addison Barger's recent slump and some former Jays prospects on the Twins. To wrap up the hour, the boys touch on the Swift-Kelce engagement, Keegan Bradley’s big decision today, and if Toronto really is a city that complains too much.

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In the final hour, Ben & Daniele discuss the Blue Jays’ recent success with Blake Murphy from Sportsnet, focusing on improved hitting strategies under Dave Popkins and trusted pitchers. They also check in with Adnan Virk (23:09) from MLB Network, who shares insights on the significance of Shane Bieber’s acquisition for the postseason. The trio discusses divisional races and A.L. MVP contenders.

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