The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Shulman (1:54) ahead of the Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays' deadline additions, what to expect from the newest members of the roster, the risks of bringing in Shane Bieber and what to expect from Ty France. Then, we hear from Shane Bieber speaking to the media on his road back to the big leagues and joining the first-place Blue Jays' clubhouse. Later, live from the NBO, Mike McIntyre joins the show (26:56) to discuss the Canadians remaining at the NBO, the new generation of Canadian talent emerging, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Jesse discuss Micah Parsons's trade request from the Cowboys and the Canadian Olympic Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Team Orientation Camp invites. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 of their MLB Trade Deadline Special by going through the current Wild Card standings if the playoffs were to start today, how the additions in the AL could impact their respective teams and debating the Jays' potential playoff starters. Then, Former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar joins the show (26:36) in his first deadline away from the field. They discuss what it is like as a player during the deadline when a part of a contending team, the difference between being on a buying vs. selling team at the deadline, how the clubhouse reacts when teams make big moves, his experience facing off against Seranthony Dominguez and his relationship with Shane Bieber, and much more. 

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It’s MLB Trade Deadline Day, and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the FAN Pregame Special with Alanna Rizzo (0:50). They discuss the big trades we have seen so far, including Mason Miller to the Padres and the major return for the A’s, Shane Bieber joining the Blue Jays, and more. They discuss whether the Padres are finally poised for a World Series, the Dodgers' trade deadline moves so far, a look at the NL following the latest moves, and more. Then, MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger joins the show (26:21) to break down how impactful the Shane Bieber trade could be for the Blue Jays, the best remaining available players and how Atkins and Shapiro need to take advantage of “their chance” this season, A. J. Preller’s love of trade deadlines, the relationship between Vladdy and Oneil Cruz, and much more. They end things off by breaking down the Yankees' reported addition of David Bednar, how the AL contenders have fared so far, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Nick Ashbourne (1:05) following the Blue Jays' thrilling 9-8 win over the Orioles. They discuss the importance of the Jays ending their losing streak, the impact tomorrow’s trade deadline could have on the team's future, what changes when Daulton Varsho returns, as well as who could be expendable for the Jays at the deadline. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their confidence ratings in the Jays' bullpen arms. Next, Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Ryan Dempster joins the show (26:44) to discuss the Jhoan Duran trade that sends the Twins closer to the Phillies. Then, they go through some of the big names taken off the market and those who are still available, what the deadline is like from a player's perspective, who he's keeping an eye on most, and much more. 

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In between a Blue Jays doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:35). They discuss the breaking news surrounding the Jays acquiring Orioles RP Seranthony Domínguez and break down the swing and miss he brings to the lineup, where he is expected to slot in in the bullpen, and more. Then, to discuss the summer of Summer, Brittany MacLean-Campbell joins the show (27:13). They discuss Summer McIntosh’s newest Gold Medals for Canada at the World Championships in Singapore, the biggest challengers in the sport, the growth of the sport, Penny Oleksiak’s rule violation case, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jays Talk Plus host Julia Kreuz (1:17) ahead of the opening game of the Blue Jays' series against the Orioles. They break down the importance of adding reliable relievers at the deadline and what fans should expect from Atkins and Shapiro at the deadline. Then, they discuss the competitiveness of the market, the state of the Jays' pitching staff, and more. Finally, they break down the Jays' stretch as of late and what to expect against Baltimore. 

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Justin Cuthbert and Sam McKee kick things off with former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero (1:47) ahead of the Jays' second of four games against the Tigers. They discuss the team’s play as of late, what Max Scherzer’s presence has meant for the team, the Jays' pitching staff heading into the deadline, and more. Then, they discuss how bringing in players at the deadline can impact the ball club, what would be the ideal number of arms that the Blue Jays should target, the team continuing to roll on offence, and more. Then, Justin and Sam discuss the tough choices that Atkins and Shapiro will have to make this week, who should be the top targets to improve the team, answer your texts, and more.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (0:26). They get into the excitement surrounding the Blue Jays, their farm system's depth, and how the team might manage what could be a critical trade deadline. They discuss whether the Jays should prioritise acquiring a starting pitcher or a reliever, the market for both, and tee up the four-game series on the road against the Detroit Tigers. Later, Justin and Jesse recap the verdict of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors Sexual assault trial.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Black (0:20) ahead of Game 3 of a critical three-game series against the Yankees. They discuss Vladdy’s recent play, the pros and cons of his game and discuss what would constitute a successful season for the Jays' $500M player. Then, they get into what fans can expect from Jeff Hoffman’s usage and how the bullpen can improve, potential trade deadline targets, and much more. Later, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:43) to discuss Shohei Ohtani'’s dominance this season while rehabbing on a big-league mound. Finally, they look at the Jays and the other contenders around the league to discuss trade deadline targets, the Tigers' recent skid, and much more.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Shulman ahead of the second game against the Yankees. They discuss the Jays win in the first game of the series, how the they've found ways to win ballgames, how Toronto should approach bringing in players at the deadline, the needs on both sides of the ball, what to expect from Max Scherzer, and much more. Then, following his announcement that he will be retiring following the NBO, Vasek Pospisil joins the show. They discuss his decision to retire, the highlights of his career including representing his country, the changes to the game, and much more.

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