Ben and JD discuss the Blue Jays’ loss to the Yankees on Tuesday and Tanner Roark’s continued struggles (0:13). Andrew Tinnish, Blue Jays Vice President of International Scouting, discusses the organization’s signing of Alejandro Kirk back in 2016, his rapid progression through the minor leagues, and how the team’s scouting process has changed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic (23:13). Robert Mays, host of The Athletic Football Show, weighs in on Cam Newton’s impressive start to the season and Josh Allen’s continued maturation (1:13:41). Andrew Sharp, co-host of the Greatest of All Talk podcast, chimes in on the Clippers’ off-season needs and Jamal Murray’s dominance inside the bubble (1:34:57). Eduardo Perez, former MLB first baseman, current ESPN analyst and co-host of The Leadoff Spot on MLB Network Radio, shares his thoughts on Kirk’s arrival in the Big Leagues and how this year’s playoff race will benefit the development of the Blue Jays’ young core (2:00:25). 

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Ben and JD discuss Alejandro Kirk’s offensive eruption against the Yankees (0:14). Sportsnet’s Maria St. Aubin stops by for our weekly edition of Text Line Tuesday (25:26). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and Good Show analyst, checks in to chat about Drew Brees’ slow start to the season, Kyler Murray’s dynamic skill set, and Josh Allen’s continued development (47:51). Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Danny Jansen’s struggles at the plate, Kirk’s intriguing offensive repertoire, and the Blue Jays’ potential starting rotation for the playoffs (1:17:50). Jim Bowden, former MLB executive and current MLB Network Radio analyst, chimes in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and how this year’s condensed 60-game season might impact this winter’s free agent market (1:36:38). Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and co-host of Hockey Central, joins the guys to discuss the Lightning’s Game 2 win over the Stars and Leon Draisaitl winning the Hart Trophy (2:09:01). 

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Ben and JD discuss the Blue Jays’ recent losing skid and Sunday’s much-needed win against the Phillies (6:15). Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins the guys to chat about Dallas’ Game 1 win over Tampa in the Stanley Cup Final and the potential timeline for the start of next season (48:03). Mike Tannenbaum, former NFL executive and current ESPN Front Office Insider, weighs in on the plethora of injuries in Week 2, Cam Newton’s impressive start to the season, and Josh Allen’s continued development (1:40:46). Arden Zwelling, co-host of the At the Letters podcast, discusses Matt Shoemaker’s return from injury and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate (2:06:04).

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Ben and JD discuss the Blue Jays getting swept by the Yankees and the Browns’ victory over the Bengals (0:13). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice and host of the A Swing and a Belt podcast, weighs in on the Yankees’ offensive barrage against the Jays, Toronto’s lack of discipline on the base paths, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ‘s inconsistency at the plate (22:57). Michael Grange, NBA columnist for Sportsnet, discusses Masai Ujiri’s end-of-season news conference and his future in Toronto (52:01). Harold Reynolds, former MLB second baseman and current MLB Network analyst, chimes in on the Blue Jays’ ongoing playoff push and the potential of MLB permanently adopting an expanded post-season format (1:15:08). Brian Billick, former NFL head coach and current NFL Network analyst, joins the guys to chat about Cleveland’s two-pronged rushing attack, Joe Burrow’s start to his NFL career, and Tom Brady’s acclimation to Bruce Arians’ offensive system (1:39:23).

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Stephen Brunt, co-host of Writers Bloc, joins Ben and JD to discuss Tanner Roark’s struggles this season, the continued maturation of the Blue Jays’ young core, and the roster flexibility created by the team’s front office (24:16). Odds Shark sports analyst Joe Osborne stops by to preview tonight’s Bengals-Browns game and offers his favourite picks for this weekend’s full NFL slate (45:04). ESPN MMA Insider Ariel Helwani discusses Daniel Cormier’s COVID-19 diagnosis ahead of his fight at UFC 252 and this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card (51:22). ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst weighs in on Pascal Siakam being selected to the 2019-20 All-NBA Second Team, Masai Ujiri’s future in Toronto, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s meeting with Bucks management (1:13:40). Michael Collins, former PGA caddie and current ESPN analyst, shares his thoughts on this weekend’s U.S. Open at Winged Foot and Dustin Johnson’s struggles at Majors (1:38:07).

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Ben and JD discuss the Nuggets’ Game 7 win over the Clippers (0:11). David Jacoby, co-host of Jalen and Jacoby on ESPN, weighs in on the Clippers’ disappointing playoff exit, Kawhi Leonard’s first season in Los Angeles, and the Raptors’ looming free agency decisions (23:59). Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith discusses Derek Fisher’s defensive miscues in the outfield and Alejandro Kirk’s usage during the Blue Jays’ playoff push (52:19). Caron Butler, former NBA forward and current NBA TV analyst, shares his thoughts on the Nuggets’ impressive post-season run and the Clippers’ lack of chemistry (1:46:34). Aqib Talib, former NFL defensive back and co-host of the Call to the Booth podcast, joins the guys to chat about his experience playing under Bill Belichick, his new podcast, and Odell Beckham Jr.’s struggles in Cleveland (2:02:00).

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on Monday night’s NFL double-header (7:41). Sportsnet’s Maria St. Aubin stops by for our weekly edition of Text Line Tuesday (29:58). Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins the guys to chat about the Dallas Stars advancing to the Stanley Cup Final and Anton Khudobin’s stellar post-season run (49:06). ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks weighs in on the NBA’s potential start date for the 2020-21 season, Fred VanVleet’s free agent market, and Masai Ujiri’s future in Toronto (1:36:48). Trey Wingo, ESPN host and NFL analyst, shares his thoughts on Stephen Gostkowski’s tumultuous kicking performance against the Broncos, Ben Roethlisberger’s return following last year’s elbow injury, and Tom Brady’s underwhelming Buccaneers debut (2:06:21).

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Ben and JD discuss the Raptors’ Game 7 loss to the Celtics and Pascal Siakam’s struggles during the restart (4:09). Blake Murphy, Raptors scribe for The Athletic, weighs in on Siakam’s development and Fred VanVleet’s impending free agency decision (22:16). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and Good Show NFL analyst, discusses his main takeaways from Week 1 of the 2020 season, Tom Brady’s underwhelming debut with the Buccaneers, and Aaron Rodgers’ dominant performance against the Vikings (50:50). Later, the guys share their thoughts on Alejandro Kirk’s promotion to the Big Leagues and the Blue Jays’ ongoing playoff push (1:15:08). Former NBA head coach David Fizdale checks in to chat about Siakam’s disappointing playoff showing and Marc Gasol’s future (2:00:22).

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Ben and JD discuss the Chiefs’ season-opening win over the Texans and Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s impressive NFL debut (5:14). Jalen Rose, former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst, weighs in on Kyle Lowry’s dominant showing against the Celtics and Masai Ujiri’s immeasurable impact on the Raptors (22:46). Former NBA forward Matt Bonner chimes in on the Raptors’ championship pedigree and his experience playing in Game 7s (50:34). Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz discusses the quality of play in last night’s season opener and Kansas City’s potent offensive system (1:36:33). Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk checks in from Buffalo to chat about his new approach at the plate, working with Dante Bichette, and his impressions of Sahlen Field (1:59:25).

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Ben and JD discuss the Raptors’ epic Game 6 win over the Celtics (0:11). Odds Shark sports analyst Joe Osborne weighs in on tonight’s NFL season opener and offers his favourite picks for this weekend’s full Week 1 slate (43:48). Blake Murphy, Raptors scribe for The Athletic, stops by to chat about Nick Nurse’s deployment of a small-ball lineup in Game 6 and Norman Powell’s standout performance (50:57). Randy Foye, former NBA guard and ex-teammate of Kyle Lowry, checks in to discuss the Raptors’ championship pedigree and Lowry’s tenacious disposition (1:35:30). Chris Herring, senior NBA writer for ESPN’s FiveThirtyEight, chimes in on Toronto’s bizarre path to a Game 7 and Nick Nurse’s creativity (2:00:23).

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