Ben Ennis and Brent continue their coverage live from the NHL Alumni Association Classic at Coppinwood Golf Club. The pair reset on the division-leading Blue Jays and debate if this is the most likeable Jays team in recent memory. The hosts compare them to that squad from 2015 that went on a run and captivated Canada, before identifying which player they should be looking as the deadline approaches. Would a winning team entice Bo Bichette to re-sign, even on a short term deal. Kevin Barker (23:38), co-host of Blair and Barker, gets it down and gets it singing on what’s led to the turnaround with this team. The trio dive into the renaissance from George Springer, the return of Max Scherzer, what Addison Barger brings, and what should be expected from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if this team wants to keep it up.

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kicks off live from the NHL Alumni Association Classic at Coppinwood Golf Club! The boys start off discussing the steam-rolling Blue Jays who won their eight-straight game yesterday and completed their seven-game homestand sweep by defeating the Angels in three. The hosts give their thoughts on how the Jays managed to take a three-game lead in the American League East over the Yankees and Rays. Does this team feels like destiny is on their side? Ben and Brent question how sustainable this run is, how the team might piece together the bullpen, and how some returning players could interrupt what’s going on. The pair wrap up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' offseason including how the roster is shaping up for the season and if there any moves out there that Toronto missed out on.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi close out the week alongside Sam McKee, producer of Real Kyper and Bourne and co-host of Leafs Talk. Sam shares his final thoughts on the Mitch Marner saga, before forecasting how Leafs Nation will welcome him in his return back to Toronto. The guys close out the week with Blake Murphy (27:45), co-host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet. The trio chat about the secret to the Blue Jays' recent success, if it's sustainable in the long term, if George Springer will continue to perform like this, and who the team should add ahead of the trade deadline.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour of the show with a discussion about Addison Barger and whether it would be prudent for the Blue Jays to attempt to sign him up long term. What would his contract look like right now? The guys then chat some strange news coming out Maple Leafs development camp involving a horse. Shi Davidi (24:25), Sportsnet Blue Jays insider, joins the guys to share his thoughts on the first place Blue Jays! He dives into his major takeaways from the four-game sweep, how the team should approach the arbitration years with Barger, George Springer's keys to success in 2025, and how Toronto is positioned going into the trade deadline.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning recapping the Blue Jays' impressive sweep of the New York Yankees at home. The guys dive into how this team got the job done, George Springer's impressive series at the plate, and if the Yankees have more problems than we give them credit for. The pair also chat about broadcaster Micheal Kay's comments on the Blue Jays not being a first place team. In the back half of the hour, the a.m. boys share their thoughts on Nikolaj Ehlers signing with the Carolina Hurricanes and how it impacts rest of the Eastern Conference. Ben and Daniele close out the hour talking about some of the other signings in NHL free agency, as well as how the Maple Leafs are perceived around the league.

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Brent and Daniele kick off the final hour with more Blue Jays thoughts as the team sits atop the American League East tied with their opponent tonight, the New York Yankees. The hosts then circle back on the Maple Leafs and discuss the reports that the team may have pursued Brock Boeser in free agency. B&D take some time to examine how fans would have felt about adding him and how he would have fit on Toronto. Mike Futa, SN590’s own and two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, weighs in on the free agency market as a whole, some of the signings made, the names still available, and the Oilers' situation. To end the show, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith chats about the first place Blue Jays and break down last night’s big win. BNS also shares why they need to complete the sweep tonight over the Yankees to keep the good vibes going and where this recent run puts them heading into the MLB trade deadline.  

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Brent and Daniele turn their attention to the NHL free agency and the current market to start the second hour. The hosts dive into some of the comments made by Brad Treliving yesterday on the network about trying to add at this time of year, as well as clarifying his “DNA” remark at his season-end presser. B&D give their thoughts and feelings on what changing the genetics of this team means and how they can do it. Is subbing out one major player enough? To close the hour, the a.m. duo welcome on MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (27:25) to look at how we’ve ended up with a tie atop the American League East between the Blue Jays and Yankees on July 3rd, along with how “all-in” Toronto should go at the upcoming trade deadline.

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Brent Gunning is joined once again by Daniele Franceschi to share their Blue Jays reactions after beating the Yankees for the third time this week and drawing even atop the American League East. They dive into the factors that propelled them there, especially in a nerve racking game where Toronto's eight-run lead fell apart. B&D focus on Aaron Judge's at-bat in the eight inning that resulted in a game-tying blast and question John Schneider's decision to pitch to him. They also discuss why the Jays need to complete the sweep and move officially ahead of the Yankees as they leave town, instead of falling a game back heading into the weekend, to simply keep the momentum and good vibes going. To close out the hour, the a.m. duo look into NBA free agency with thoughts on some of the moves and money handed out. They concentrate on the situation in Milwaukee with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard in order to acquire Myles Turner, where that leaves Giannis, and the state of the Eastern Conference.

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Brent and Daniele continue to dissect the NHL offseason and the start of free agency with a focus on the effect of it all on the Maple Leafs. The hosts enlist the help of Sportsnet NHL writer and Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, to break it all down. They get into their main takeaways from Mitch Marner’s intro presser in Vegas, where it all fell apart in Toronto, and what’s left on the agenda to help replace the loss and make the Leafs a better team heading into next season. Next today’s a.m. duo turn their attention to the Blue Jays in what is an important week for them. They bring on the man who has been on the broadcast for this Yankees series on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman (28:55), to discuss how special yesterday’s Canada Day game was and how close it pushed Toronto towards the top of the division. They also discuss the contributions of the likes of George Springer and Ernie Clement, as well as the rotation, before closing with thoughts on what the team should add at the deadline.  

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Brent & Daniele analyze NHL Free Agency, focusing on the Maple Leafs' offseason. They discuss whether Toronto is improved compared to last year, noting solid progress on defense but ongoing questions about the top 6 forwards. The hosts explore remaining free agents and potential upgrades from GM Brad Treliving. They also chat with Jason Bukala (29:56) from Sportsnet about the current landscape following Marner's departure and the re-signing of key forwards. The trio reviews notable moves and signings in the NHL since the draft and the start of free agency.

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