The FAN Pregame

The FAN Pregame

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The FAN Pregame episodes

  • Relief Pitching Turning Heads on Wild Card Week

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the result of Game 1 between the Red Sox and Yankees and who would be the more favourable matchup for the Jays. Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show (9:55) to discuss the biggest takeaways from the Wild Card series around the MLB so far. They break down what we have seen from Garrett Crochet’s impact for the Red Sox since the trade, Mason Miller’s standout performance in Game 2 for the Padres, and much more. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by (26:15) to discuss what we saw from the Blue Jays' first Intrasquad game this afternoon, what could be taken away from these scrimmages, who could be on the mound for Toronto in the ALDS, and more. 

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • October Baseball with Kevin Pillar

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Wild Card matchups and results from the day, and discuss the Jays' intrasquad games announcement before welcoming Kevin Pillar to the show (9:42). Kevin breaks down what goes on behind the scenes in intrasquad games during the team’s bye week, his thoughts on the Jays waiting until game 162 to clinch the division, and what it is like to play in a playoff game and his experience playing in front of the fans at the Rogers Centre. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who they would rather the Jays meet in the ALDS between the Yankees and Red Sox, and take your texts. Finally, they discuss the historic contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov and if it impacts the next contracts we can expect to see from Connor McDavid and other stars around the NHL. 

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 


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    50 min
  • Blue Jays Book their Ticket to the ALDS!

    The Jays are AL East champs and are heading to the ALDS! Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down the Jays' whirlwind of a season and who they would rather face off between the Red Sox and Yankees. Then, they debate the potential Jays starters and what they expect the playoff roster to look like. Later, Frank Seravalli joins the show (25:43) to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL with preseason action well underway. They discuss the Panthers' options with both Matthew Tkachuk and now captain Aleksander Barkov expected to be out for the season with a knee injury, what to expect from a wide-open Atlantic division, the new cap implications in the latest CBA, and much more. 

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • An Exciting End to MLB's Regular Season

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with a look back on the Jays' win over the Boston Red Sox last night and a look ahead to the final series of the regular season against the Mariners. Then, Tim Kurkjian joins the show (10:35) to tee up what could be one of the most exciting closing weeks of an MLB regular season in recent memory. They break down the current division races, the MVP races, and much more. Then, live from Bethpage Black, Adam Stanley joins the show (25:30) to break down day one of the Ryder Cup. They break down the creativity of the boisterous fans, Scottie Scheffler’s Ryder Cup record, Keegan Bradley’s decision-making as captain, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the Florida Panthers, who could be without captain Aleksander Barkov for the season, how the Atlantic division could shape up with the Panthers' injuries, and more. 

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • Jays' Division Doom & Gloom

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the panic setting in amongst Blue Jays fans. Then, Joe Siddall joins the show (4:55) ahead of tonight’s contest to tee up tonight’s crucial matchup against the Red Sox, what he has noticed from the Jays amidst their losing stretch, and much more. Next, Ailish and Justin tee up the Ryder Cup. Finally, they discuss how the Jays' season/postseason is in their hands, the frustration that is setting in, the pitching decisions that have been made over the past month, Berrios heading to the IL, and much more.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • Have the Jays Hit the Panic Button?

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down the Blue Jays' switching their rotation schedule ahead of a tight race to clinch the division. They discuss the rationale behind the changes, the struggles over the last 15 days, and more. Then, former MLB outfielder and host of Loud Outs Ryan Spilborghs joins the show (13:52) to discuss what the final week of a season is like from a player’s perspective, being in a tight playoff race, and more. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by (25:55) ahead of tonight’s game to break down the Jays' rotation changes, if the team has hit the panic button with some of their moves, the likelihood of Toronto playing in the Wild Card series, Anthony Santander returning to the lineup, and much more. They end things off by breaking down what Vladdy has looked like without Bo in the lineup and their thoughts on the remaining five games of the regular season.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • Santander is Back, All-Star Pitcher DFA'd and This or That

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert open the show previewing the Blue Jays' three-game series hosting the Boston Red Sox with Kevin Gausman starting in the opener, the landscape of the post-season chases across the American League. Then, the two are joined by Red Sox's radio play-by-play voice Will Flemming to chat about the team's path back to the playoffs with two series left against AL teams. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to the news of Anthony Santander's reinstation to the main roster with Ty France placed on the 10-day IL and Alek Manoah designated for assignment before debuting their new segment 'This or That' touching on ABS' introduction into the MLB next year. 

     

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.


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    50 min
  • Frank Seravalli Returns + Buck Martinez Talks Blue Jays Postseason

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off, discussing the Jays' clinching the playoffs and their path to clinching the AL East. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (10:07) to discuss a rather quiet NHL offseason, what the future has in store for the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid, the chances of Sidney Crosby getting traded, if Kirill Kaprizov is worth the rumoured price, and much more. Then, Buck Martinez joins the show (30:10) to discuss the Jays' expectations for the postseason, the atmosphere this season in the Rogers Centre, the passion of the Jays fanbase, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the major CFL rule changes and what to expect going forward. 

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min
  • Biggest Surprises From the Blue Jays' 2025 Season

    Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the team on the verge of officially clinching a post-season spot, the turning point in the year classifying the team bound for the playoffs, which ballclub he'd rather the Jays avoid in October, the advantage of finishing off the campaign at home, Trey Yesavage's usage, and Anthony Santander's future on the post-season roster. Then, Ailish and Justin continue their chat on their top surprises from the Blue Jays' 2025 season including George Springer's resurgence, starting rotation, and much more! 

     

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.


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    50 min
  • Kershaw & Kopitar's Last Dances in LA + McDavid's Decision

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show with Foul Territory's Alanna Rizzo (1:35) to discuss the AL playoff picture with under two weeks to go in MLB's regular season. She gets into the Blue Jays' recent play as they look to clinch a postseason spot, their formula for playoff success, the Tigers' poorly timed slump and the Mariners' scorching stretch. Then, she weighs in on Clayton Kershaw's legacy after he announced this would be his final season. Later, Sportsnet's Mark Spector stops by (25:47) to discuss the concern levels amongst the Edmonton Oilers faithful as they await a decision from Connor McDavid on a possible extension. Finally, Ailish and Justin react to another LA star announcing their retirement, with Anze Kopitar making the 2025-26 NHL season his last.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.


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    50 min

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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

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