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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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday morning with a recap of the Blue Jays’ disappointing 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The guys take a closer look at Jesús Sánchez’s struggles in left field, including the ground-rule double in the first inning and his fourth-inning misplay under the Tropicana Field lights. They discuss whether his defensive issues can be overcome by his offensive production, the challenges of playing defence at the Trop, and how the Jays can better position him defensively. They also assess the team’s offensive outburst and Max Scherzer’s outing, and discuss whether both can be relied on down the stretch. After the break, former big league pitcher and By The Books host Jensen Lewis (26:57) joins the show to discuss playing at the Trop as an opposing player, how important Sánchez’s bat is to the Jays’ Wild Card hopes, how the team should handle his defence, the state of the American League playoff race, and his former teammate Shane Bieber’s return from injury.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman to discuss Toronto’s offensive approach, Alejandro Kirk’s hot streak, the team’s clean win in Tampa Bay, José Soriano’s defence-backed outing, bullpen management, and how the club looks compared to a month ago. Later, Yahoo Sports MLB writer and Céspedes Family BBQ co-host Jake Mintz (24:56) breaks down the AL Wild Card race, Toronto’s pressure level, Seattle’s struggles, which contender faces the most heat, Kyle Tucker’s disappointing Dodgers stint, and whether Jays fans should be relieved they missed out on signing him.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by discussing the Blue Jays’ big win over the Rays to open the series. They take a closer look at the team's offensive surge and highlight Alejandro Kirk’s emergence, as well as what a healthy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could mean for the lineup. They also assess Myles Straw’s impact and whether the team should pick up his option for next season. After the break, Sportsnet NBA reporter Michael Grange (25:00) joins the show to discuss the Clippers’ cap circumvention situation, potential penalties for the team and Kawhi Leonard, the status of his trade to the Raptors, and Caitlin Clark’s first appearance in Canada.

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