Trey Yesavage Day & A.L. East Division Race with Kevin Barker & Adnan Virk
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning chat with Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair & Barker and former MLB player, about the Blue Jays' sweep of the Orioles. Kevin shares insights on the rotation, bullpen, and expectations for Trey Yesavage's debut. They then welcome Adnan Virk (26:00) from MLB Network to discuss the Emmys, comments on Canadian baseball IQ, and the Blue Jays' call-up of Yesavage. Adnan also weighs in on the AL East race and his picks for A.L. and N.L. MVP.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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Blue Jays Call Up Yesavage + Week 2 NFL Fallout
Ben and Brent kick off the second hour by diving into the Blue Jays' decision to call up Trey Yesavage. What are some reasonable expectations for his MLB debut tonight? What are the ripple effects for some other pitchers in the organization such as Eric Lauer and Alex Manoah. Later on, the guys get back to football following Week 2's thrilling Sunday slate (24:50). They debate if if's too soon to bury the Chiefs, what to make of the Steelers right now, Buffalo and Baltimore's case to be the AFC's best, and why in the world the Browns are still starting Joe Flacco.
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Jays Sweep the Orioles + Time to Worry about the Chiefs?
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off a new week by recapping the Blue Jays' series sweep against the Orioles. They take a closer look at Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer's starts and discuss what we learned about the rotation this weekend. Do you feel any better about the bullpen following three-straight wins? Later, the guys investigate Orioles broadcaster Brian Roberts' comments about Canadian fans' baseball IQ and his subsequent apology. Afterwards, the guys turn their attention to the gridiron with a look back on some Week 2 NFL action. The debate a wide range of topics including the state of the 0-2 Chiefs, the impact of Joe Burrow’s injury, Brandon Aubrey's game-changing ability, the Cowboys' playoff chances, and if we were too quick to bury the Lions after the Week 1.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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Gausman Front and Centre, Santander Looms + Weekend Stakes at Rogers Centre
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the last hour resetting the Jays’ series win over Houston and teeing up the weekender versus the Orioles. Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez joins to discuss Kevin Gausman’s velocity bump, the rotation’s chemistry, and why the offense jumping on a starter early matters. He weighs in on Davis Schneider producing under tough circumstances and where this season ranks among the most fun he’s had covering the club. After the break, the Toronto Sun’s Rob Longley (22:28) details Gausman’s leadership and why he could front a potential Game 1 playoff game, weighs Anthony Santander’s potential return and fit, and tackles the bullpen’s consistency questions.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 open the second hour alongside NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis to preview Week 2. They unpack Green Bay’s statement start, J.J. McCarthy’s early growth in Minnesota, and accuracy questions for Caleb Williams. They check the temperature in Miami after a flat opener and close on the Super Bowl rematch and what it would mean if the Chiefs fall to 0–2 with a brutal stretch ahead. After the break, they tackle reports that Kirill Kaprizov rejected a mega offer, what that says about his leverage and timeline as the cap rises, and what it signals for the Wild if he won’t commit (29:15).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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