JD reflects on the 2025 Blue Jays season so far with the World Series getting underway on Friday against the Dodgers, looking at the biggest contributors to the Jays' making their first appearance in Fall Classic since 1993 (00:00). Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the chemistry of this Blue Jays squad, the progression of the offence with first-year hitting coach David Popkins, the new demographics of Blue Jays fans at playoff games, and the impact of this season's theatrics across the Blue Jays history (7:49). After the break, JD and Blake get into the Raptors' biggest stories ahead of their season opener on Wednesday, including the team's financial situation, RJ Barrett's standing with the team amongst the trade rumours all summer, Brandon Ingram's role as the most recent addition to the starting lineup, and the potential for the 2025-26 season if the Raptors can stay healthy (28:36).

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JD celebrates the Blue Jays winning the ALCS against the Mariners in Game 7, as they move on to their first World Series since 1993 to take on the L.A. Dodgers (00:00). Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the Jays' Game 7 victory (5:38), George Springer's legacy in Toronto after his game-winning 3-run home run, Mariners' skipper Dan Wilson's decision to go with Eduard Bazardo in the 7th inning instead of closer Andrés Muñoz, and John Schneider's deployment of Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and Jeff Hoffman in the winner-take-all game, after the decision to go with Brendon Little in Game 5. After the break, the guys continue the Blue Jays talk, including the matchup against the Dodgers, the continued development of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s stardom in Toronto, and the connection he has with the fanbase (36:25).

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JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' split against the Mariners over the weekend, the belief in the team after pushing the series to seven games, other Toronto comparables to this postseason run by the Jays, and the historical impact Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is having on the city and country with his incredible play in October (00:00). Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to add-on to the Blue Jays conversation (14:55), including the performance from Vlad Jr., the contributions from the unsung heroes after the injury to George Springer, how much a World Series appearance would mean to the fans and the organization, John Schneider's bullpen decision-making in Game's 5 & 6 and what the expectations should be for the bullpen for Game 7, before looking at Bo Bichette's potential to join the club should they make the World Series. After the break, JD checks in on Anthony Stolarz after his comments following the Maple Leafs' OT loss to the Kraken on Saturday night (48:02).

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JD gives his thoughts on Max Scherzer's exciting performance in the Blue Jays' Game 4 win against the Mariners, as they tied the ALCS with the Mariners (00:00). A.J. Pierzynski, former MLB catcher and FOX analyst, jumps on with JD to chat about the dynamics between starting pitchers and managers in the postseason, what stood out about Scherzer's performance in his first Blue Jays' postseason start, the continued contributions from the unsung heroes on the team, the historic run that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on this postseason, and the potential consequences of the Dodgers extending their success with another World Series run (7:29). Later, JD recalls the most memorable moments from the Jays' Game 4 victory, before giving his quick take on the Maple Leafs' win over the Rangers, and the fear of watching Anthony Stolarz play without Joseph Woll backing up for the time being (43:22).

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JD breaks down the Blue Jays Game 3 win over the Mariners in Seattle, and recalls his keys for the Jays to get back into the series, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive outburst, Shane Bieber's dominant start after a shaky first inning, and the contributions from the rest of the lineup (00:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the show to continue the conversation about the Jays win, the offensive adjustments that resulted in the 13-run explosion, Vladdy's approach at the plate against George Kirby, Shane Bieber's ability to settle in after allowing the Mariners to take the early lead, and how the series has changed heading into Max Scherzer's Game 4 start (14:41). After the break, JD is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, to discuss the Celtics' coaching staff beating up on the local media in a friendly game before the regular season (44:36).

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JD opens the show with his thoughts ahead of Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, and looks back on the Jays resilient season so far as they head to Seattle to fight for a chance to come back home later in the series, before giving his keys for Toronto to extend the series (00:00). Then, Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, jumps on with JD to chat about the Maple Leafs' start to the season, expectations for Easton Cowan after making his NHL debut this week, the team's motivation heading into the year after the Mitch Marner departure, whether or not the Leafs have a lineup that can compete for a Stanley Cup, and what assets they still have to potentially make a move this season (15:41). Later, JD explains his feelings about the Dodgers' success as they take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS, and touches on Teoscar Hernández' odd reason for switching hotels in Milwaukee (46:18).

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JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss the Blue Jays' Game 2 loss against the Mariners, as the Jays go down 0-2 in the ALCS (00:00). The guys debate John Schneider's decisions to pull his starting pitcher in both games to start the series, the strength of the Blue Jays' bullpen compared to the Mariners, the futility of Game 2 home plate umpire Doug Eddings in calling balls and strikes, before getting into Trey Yesavage's struggles in just his second postseason start. After the break, JD and Ben chat about their concerns about the Blue Jays ability to go into Seattle and turn the series around, how the offence can get going again after two quiet games against Seattle, and the importance of winning Game 3 with Shane Bieber on the mound, both for the Jays and Bieber himself as he is poised to reach free agency (26:22).

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JD outlines the Blue Jays' stressful 3-1 loss to the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS, the Jays squandering a good start against Seattle starter Bryce Miller, and Manager John Schneider's bullpen decision-making (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to detail the Jays offensive struggles against Miller, the impact of the loss of Nathan Lukes after fouling a ball off his knee in the first inning, who could potentially take Lukes' spot in the lineup in Game 2, the comparisons between lefty relievers Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty, the question of whether or not to walk Cal Raleigh to avoid him taking over the series, and the pressure on Trey Yesavage to have another strong postseason start (13:22). After the break, JD touches on Baker Mayfield's MVP-level play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, and how it must feel to be a Cleveland Browns fan (46:58).

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JD prepares for the Blue Jays to play in their first ALCS since 2016, and describes his struggle to find tickets for this postseason series compared to Blue Jays playoff runs in years past, before looking back at the unexpected contributors on this likeable version of the Blue Jays (00:00). Then, Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, jumps on with JD to further break down the Jays series victory over the Yankees (9:25). They discuss the scenes at Yankee Stadium during the celebration, the ability of the team to deal with adversity throughout the season and into the playoffs, before looking ahead at their potential CS opponents in the Tigers and the Mariners, and the decision around Bo Bichette potentially joining the Jays roster for the next round. After the break, JD looks at the Phillies' dramatic walk-off loss to the Dodgers as they were eliminated from the postseason, and the Cubs surviving Game 4 against the Brewers to force a Game 5 on Saturday (44:53). 

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JD opens with the Blue Jays moving on to the ALCS for the first time since 2016 after their 5-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx, and breaks down how the Jays managed to survive the adversity of the season as they continue to have success in the postseason (00:00). Curtis Granderson, former MLB outfielder and TBS baseball analyst, joins JD to continue the conversation around the Blue Jays moving on in the postseason (10:33). They discuss the team's willingness to buy-in to the team's philosophy, the communication from John Schneider and the rest of the coaching staff, the evolution of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season after signing his historic 14-year, $500 million contract, and how Bo Bichette's potential return could impact the postseason run.

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