Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap the Blue Jays’ series win over Baltimore, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s long-awaited home homer, what it could mean for his power going forward, and Brett Bateman’s recent surge. They also discuss Bateman’s future in centre field, Dylan Cease’s declining velocity, and the Jays’ upcoming series against Detroit. Later, the guys break down Steve Ballmer’s latest comments and the potential impact on the Kawhi Leonard trade and the Raptors. They close with Week 1 NFL takeaways, including the Bills’ impressive win in Houston and what to make of Justin Herbert.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with Adam Jones, who reflects on his Orioles career, the infamous 2016 Wild Card game, Baltimore’s season, and key Blue Jays bats like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer. Later, Marc Trestman (25:06) joins to discuss the Rams-49ers game in Australia, expectations for the AFC West, Justin Herbert’s next step, the Chiefs’ outlook, and his new book, Teaching the Game. The week closes with final thoughts on the Blue Jays’ crucial series against Baltimore.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off hour two of The FAN Morning Show previewing a pivotal Blue Jays-Orioles series, discussing Chris Bassitt’s return as an opponent, Toronto’s playoff outlook, the state of the offence, and how the club should manage its pitching staff down the stretch. Later, they weigh Quinn Hughes’ free-agent comments before welcoming Shi Davidi (26:00) to break down the importance of the Baltimore series, George Springer’s status, and the Blue Jays’ confidence level heading into the final weeks.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by teeing up a crucial Blue Jays-Orioles series, breaking down Toronto’s playoff path, the Bassitt-Scherzer matchup, and whether the rotation and bullpen can carry the club down the stretch. Later, they recap the Rams-49ers game in Australia, discuss the impact of travel on Week 1 performances, and debate whether Kawhi Leonard could still end up in Toronto amid the latest NBA rumours.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Adnan Virk to break down the US Open, including whether late-night scheduling is hurting tennis’ ability to capitalize on marquee moments, even with two American men in the semifinals. They also discuss the Blue Jays’ latest loss, their Wild Card outlook, and the importance of the upcoming Orioles series. Later, Hall of Famer Joe Thomas (25:01) joins the show to discuss Thursday Night Football, Drake Maye’s development, New England’s offensive line changes, playing games in Australia, Aaron Donald’s fit with the Rams, and the state of the Cleveland Browns.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by examining Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s disappointing season, with thoughts on how he can turn it around in the future and what it means for both him and the Blue Jays. They also discuss Anthony Santander’s rehab assignment and whether he can return to the big-league club and make an impact before season's end. After the break, the guys share their takeaways from last night's NFL season opener between the Seahawks and Patriots. They break down Drake Maye’s three-interception performance, the Patriots’ outlook after last season’s Super Bowl run, Sam Darnold’s injury, and how the Seahawks responded, before wrapping up the hour with their Super Bowl predictions.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday morning by recapping the Blue Jays’ 2-0 loss to the Athletics. The guys focus on the team’s offensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s difficult season, and the lack of production throughout the lineup. They also highlight the bullpen’s strong performance and discuss Toronto’s Wild Card chances with 15 games remaining. After the break, former MLB reliever and host of By The Books, Jensen Lewis joins the show to discuss the Jays' recent loss, the state of the AL Wild Card race, Guerrero Jr.’s struggles, the challenges of finishing a long road trip, and the Jays’ playoff outlook. The guys also get Jensen’s thoughts on last night's return of NFL football.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome NHL insider Frank Seravalli to break down the latest on the Miettinen extension, evolving NHL contract trends, Nikita Kucherov’s future in Tampa, Connor Hellebuyck’s situation in Winnipeg, and Quinn Hughes’ long-term outlook. Later, Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (28:49) joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano’s outing, Josh Smith’s role, Sean Keys’ emergence, and the importance of today’s game in Toronto’s playoff push. Ben and Brent wrap up with their game-day preview.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by welcoming CBS football analyst Charles Davis to help set the stage for tonight's NFL season opener between the Patriots and Seahawks. Has there ever been a Super Bowl champion entering a season with less hype than Seattle? The guys discuss if fans are underestimating their chances to repeat, what have they lost beyond Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, and the level of trust in QB Sam Darnold. They also gauge their expectations for the Patriots after a turbulent offseason, examine the Rams and 49ers’ unusual travel plans for Australia, and project how the NFC West might unfold. After the break, Ben and Brent check in on the AL Cy Young race. Can Dylan Cease still make a run for the award, or has Cam Schlittler’s latest start made him the clear favourite?

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show with a recap of the Blue Jays’ 4-2 win over the Athletics. They break down José Soriano’s performance and whether it sets the standard for what the team should expect from him going forward. Where can Soriano still improve? They also discuss Kazuma Okamoto’s impact this season after launching his 30th home run, whether Josh Smith deserves more playing time given Ernie Clement’s post-All-Star struggles, and how much Spencer Miles’ versatility out of the bullpen has meant to the Jays. Finally, the guys dive into the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors. The boys look into why hasn’t the trade been finalized despite him practicing with the team, and if fans should be concerned. They wrap up this hour with a quick chat about what Fraser Minten’s recent contract extension signals about the league’s evolving salary landscape.

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