The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Arden Zwelling. They discuss Shane Bieber's season debut, his role in the rotation amid injuries, and whether Kazuma Okamoto is the Blue Jays' clutch hitter. Arden shares his views on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing struggles and factors affecting his performance at Rogers Centre. They then welcome Footy Prime host James Sharman (24:11) to talk about Canada's historic opportunity to win their World Cup group. Topics include replacing Ismael Kone, Stephen Eustáquio's fitness, and the significance of the match against Switzerland. They also address Jesse Marsch's aggressive strategy and Alphonso Davies' involvement.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick of the second hour with thoughts on Mike Babcock's introduction in Edmonton. The guys discuss their takeaways from yesterday's press conference, his fit with the Oilers, and if anything's changed since his last appearance behind the bench. They also touch on the wave of recent NHL transactions including Bowen Byram's trade to Chicago, along with Brady Tkachuk's comments about his decision to chose Florida. Should Senators fans feel slighted by what was said? Later, Jason Bukala of Sportsnet and the Pro Hockey Group, shares his NHL mock draft and breaks down the talent available in the first round, before weighing in on the latest Maple Leafs rumours.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 9-7 extra innings loss to the Houston Astros. They break down Toronto's struggles cashing in runners on base, Kazuma Okamoto's continues production at the plate, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heading in the right direction, Shane Bieber's shaky return to the rotation, and Tyler Rogers' rough ninth inning. Later, Ben and Brent discuss the Raptors selecting Allen Graves 19th overall in last night's NBA Draft, his fit with the team and the Raps' identity moving forward. The guys wrap up with thoughts on the PGA Tour's two track system and what it could mean for the Canadian Open going into 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 affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the final hour by chatting with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli about the Brady Tkachuk situation in Ottawa. What are Frank’s thoughts? Is the trade significant in relation to American players’ desire to stay in Canada? They also discuss the potential impact on Canadian markets outside of Toronto and Montreal and how senators fans might feel post-trade. Afterwards, they welcome MLB Network host Adnan Virk (30:48) to discuss the influences of soccer terminology in baseball. Can it work? Adnan shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays’ performance, their comeback to near .500, and their chances for the AL Wild Card. They also touch on news from the majors, including the Giants and Rafael Devers.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to help break down the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. They discuss if Giannis elevates the Heat into title contention, the package of players and picks going back to Milwaukee, and what happened to the Celtics' offer centered around Jaylen Brown. The guys also chat about the Raptors' off-season needs, how the Eastern Conference hierarchy has changed, what's next for Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett, and Toronto's options with the 19th overall pick in the NBA Draft tonight. Later, Ben and Brent take a closer look at the Maple Leafs situation in goal and debate if they should they pursue the big fish on the market like Sergei Bobrovsky, Connor Hellebuyck or Jordan Binnington. Does the Marlies' Calder Cup run change the equation?

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.