Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis are in hosting for the week, and are joined in the first hour by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi who examined the early results of the Astros-Blue Jays trade (combined no hitter vs. pop up to the face), and the perception of the Blue Jays’ trade deadline around the majors (24:25). Steve “Dangle” Glynn stops by in-studio for the show’s second hour, and the three guys ask the most pressing questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs as the summer continues to wind down including: Who will be Mike Babcock’s new toy and who will be Leafs Twitter’s new whipping boy? (40:44). In the final hour, Michael Grange discusses the state of Canada Basketball with more players dropping out of training camp, and therefore ending their chance at participating in the upcoming World Cup (1:31:15); former Blue Jays’ ace Ricky Romero chimes-in on Aaron Sanchez’ Houston debut and the Blue Jays’ youth movement (2:00:04). At the end of the show, Prime Time Sports pays tribute to Don Banks, the show’s longtime NFL insider who passed away over the weekend at the age of 56 (2:11:58).

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about MLB’s adoption of a unified trade deadline, the development of the Blue Jays’ exciting young core, and Canada’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup (0:42); Andrew Brandt, NFL columnist for Sports Illustrated, weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the Green Bay Packers, Ezekiel Elliott’s ongoing holdout, and Melvin Gordon’s reported trade request (1:16:13); Richard Deitsch, co-host of Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, stops by in studio to discuss the optics of the Blue Jays’ trade deadline moves and the NBA’s decision to award the Raptors with a Christmas Day game (1:31:30); Former Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia chimes in on the perception of the Blue Jays’ front office, Marcus Stroman’s polarizing personality, and the importance of veteran leadership on a young team (2:00:26).

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about MLB's adoption of a unified trade deadline, the development of the Blue Jays' exciting young core, and Canada's roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup (0:42); Andrew Brandt, NFL columnist for Sports Illustrated, weighs in on Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Green Bay Packers, Ezekiel Elliott's ongoing holdout, and Melvin Gordon's reported trade request (1:16:13); Richard Deitsch, co-host of Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, stops by in studio to discuss the optics of the Blue Jays' trade deadline moves and the NBA's decision to award the Raptors with a Christmas Day game (1:31:30); Former Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia chimes in on the perception of the Blue Jays' front office, Marcus Stroman's polarizing personality, and the importance of veteran leadership on a young team (2:00:26).

Sportsnet’s Scott MacArthur joins Ben & JD in studio to discuss the Blue Jays’ moves from trade deadline day and the fan base’s lack of trust in the franchise’s front office ( 0:36); Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB scribe for Sportsnet & co-host of “At the Letters,” stops by in studio to chat about the impact of MLB’s unified trade deadline and the future of the Shaprio-Atkins regime (55:39); Ben Reiter, MLB scribe for Sports Illustrated & author of “Astroball,” weighs in on the Blue Jays’ ongoing rebuild, the value of supplementing a young core with quality veteran pitching, and Aaron Sanchez’s role with the Houston Astros (1:34:28); Former NBAer Al Harrington discusses his attendance at the inaugural Athlete Technology Sports Summit in Toronto and opines about athletes’ growing interest in pursuing entrepreneurial ventures outside of sports (2:05:13).

Ben & JD share their thoughts on Bo Bichette’s long-awaited major league promotion and Ross Atkins’ comments about Marcus Stroman’s trade to the New York Mets (4:05); Jim Duquette, former MLB GM and current analyst for MLB Network Radio, chimes in on the Blue Jays’ return for Stroman, the damaging nature of his fiery personality, and other names likely to be moved ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline (48:32); Dan Hanzus, co-host of the “Around the NFL” podcast, weighs in on Ezekiel Elliott’s ongoing contract holdout, Lamar Jackson’s ceiling as an NFL starter, and the hype surrounding the new-look Cleveland Browns (1:18:57); Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi checks in from Kansas City to discuss Ken Giles’ injury situation and the underwhelming market value of Marcus Stroman (2:05:40).

Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB scribe for Sportsnet & co-host of the “At the Letters” podcast, joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about the departure of Marcus Stroman, the reported commotion within the Jays’ clubhouse, and Ken Giles’ trade value (10:50); Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline, weighs in on the Blue Jays’ return for Stroman, the upside of Anthony Kay & Simeon-Woods Richardson, and the depth of Toronto’s revised farm system (47:38); Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling stops by in studio to discuss the Blue Jays’ rationale in dealing Stroman, Aaron Sanchez’s recent resurgence, and Bo Bichette’s long-awaited promotion to the Big Leagues (1:34:16); Mark Feinsand, MLB.com Executive Reporter & MLB Network Insider, comments on the Mets’ motives for acquiring Stroman and the league-wide perception of his personality (2:04:21).

Jeff Blair, host of Prime Time Sports & Baseball Central, joins Ben & JD in studio off the top of the show to chat about the likelihood of a Marcus Stroman trade, the increasing size of MLB front offices, and the possibility of a contract extension for Vladimir Guerrero Jr; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio discusses his relationship with Marcus Stroman, the culture in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse, and his transition to the Big Leagues (1:13:28); Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell joins the show to talk about the Raptors’ historic championship run and his expectations heading into next season (1:48:02); ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney weighs in on possible suitors for Blue Jays closer Ken Giles and where Marcus Stroman ranks among the league’s best available trade assets (2:01:31).

Jeff Blair, host of Prime Time Sports & Baseball Central, joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about the likelihood of a Marcus Stroman trade, the increasing size of MLB front offices, and the possibility of a contract extension for Vladimir Guerrero Jr (0:41); Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio discusses his relationship with Marcus Stroman, the culture in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse, and his transition to the Big Leagues (1:13:31); Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell joins the show to talk about the Raptors’ historic championship run and his expectations heading into next season (1:48:02); ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney weighs in on possible suitors for Blue Jays closer Ken Giles and where Marcus Stroman ranks among the league’s best available trade assets (2:01:21).

Ben & JD share their thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s introductory remarks in Los Angeles and examine the rationale behind the Blue Jays’ desire to trade Marcus Stroman (2:25); ESPN NBA analyst Dave McMenamin chimes in on the Lakers-Clippers rivalry, the prevalence of tampering in the NBA, and Sam Presti’s comments regarding the challenges for small-market franchises (49:50); Sportsnet’s Stephen Brunt opines on Marcus Stroman’s legacy as a Blue Jay and weighs in on the future of the Blue Jays’ front office (1:30:19); Cliff Floyd, former 17-year MLB veteran and current Blue Jays analyst for Sportsnet, recounts his experience being traded at the deadline in 2002 and examines Marcus Stroman’s value to a contending team (2:01:48).

Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about Aaron Sanchez’s future as a starter, Vladimir Guerrero’s continued development, and the trade market for Marcus Stroman and Ken Giles (19:56); Jon Morosi, MLB Insider for FOX & MLB Network, weighs in on Stroman’s increasing trade value, Daniel Hudson’s emergence as a coveted trade chip, and the Blue Jays’ willingness to negotiate with the Atlanta Braves (47:45); Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet discusses the Raptors’ triumphant postseason run, Kawhi Leonard’s departure, and his personal expectations heading into next season (1:39:29); Good Show Leafs analyst Justin Bourne chimes in on Toronto’s re-acquisition of David Clarkson’s contract and the team’s current salary cap situation (2:04:12).