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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Ben and Brent kick off hour two alongside Charles Davis, CBS NFL Analyst. They discuss how quickly Fernando Mendoza could take over the starting role with the Las Vegas Raiders following his second preseason appearance, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s confidence that the league will eventually feature teams based outside the United States. Then, Ben and Brent project where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will slot back into the Jays’ batting order once he returns from concussion, and who might come off Toronto’s roster to clear room for him.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Friday’s show with their takeaways from the Blue Jays’ first road series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays since 2023. They discuss Shane Bieber’s impressive outing, the decision by Toronto’s front office to hold onto Bieber past the trade deadline, and the Jays’ continued offensive resurgence. Afterwards, Ben and Brent react to Rory McIlroy’s recent comments focused at LIV golfers looking to make their return to the PGA tour.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning by welcoming on the Co-Host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker! Barker discusses Jesús Sánchez's costly defensive play, his long-term fit, Alejandro Kirk's impact on the offence, and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should hit when he returns. Later, MLB Network's Robert Flores (26:36) weighs in on Sánchez, the AL Wild Card race, the Blue Jays' standing among contenders, and the Dodgers' struggles.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this hour with more on the Blue Jays’ 7-6 loss to the Rays. They chat about Jesús Sánchez’s defensive struggles, the bullpen’s recent rest, the team’s offensive surge, and Alejandro Kirk’s impact at the plate and behind it. They also debate Willson Contreras’ feud with Red Sox fans and the etiquette of running out routine ground balls. After the break, they react to Morgan Rielly returning to the Maple Leafs and discuss his role on the blue line next season, playoff potential, legacy in the city, and why he wasn’t traded. The hour wraps up with a look at The Athletic's ranking of the NHL’s best players under 23 and whether Gavin McKenna is being underrated.

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