The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome NHL insider Frank Seravalli to break down the latest on the Miettinen extension, evolving NHL contract trends, Nikita Kucherov’s future in Tampa, Connor Hellebuyck’s situation in Winnipeg, and Quinn Hughes’ long-term outlook. Later, Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (28:49) joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano’s outing, Josh Smith’s role, Sean Keys’ emergence, and the importance of today’s game in Toronto’s playoff push. Ben and Brent wrap up with their game-day preview.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by welcoming CBS football analyst Charles Davis to help set the stage for tonight's NFL season opener between the Patriots and Seahawks. Has there ever been a Super Bowl champion entering a season with less hype than Seattle? The guys discuss if fans are underestimating their chances to repeat, what have they lost beyond Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, and the level of trust in QB Sam Darnold. They also gauge their expectations for the Patriots after a turbulent offseason, examine the Rams and 49ers’ unusual travel plans for Australia, and project how the NFC West might unfold. After the break, Ben and Brent check in on the AL Cy Young race. Can Dylan Cease still make a run for the award, or has Cam Schlittler’s latest start made him the clear favourite?
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show with a recap of the Blue Jays’ 4-2 win over the Athletics. They break down José Soriano’s performance and whether it sets the standard for what the team should expect from him going forward. Where can Soriano still improve? They also discuss Kazuma Okamoto’s impact this season after launching his 30th home run, whether Josh Smith deserves more playing time given Ernie Clement’s post-All-Star struggles, and how much Spencer Miles’ versatility out of the bullpen has meant to the Jays. Finally, the guys dive into the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors. The boys look into why hasn’t the trade been finalized despite him practicing with the team, and if fans should be concerned. They wrap up this hour with a quick chat about what Fraser Minten’s recent contract extension signals about the league’s evolving salary landscape.
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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays’ playoff push, including their comeback win, offensive concerns, the importance of today’s game against Oakland, and the Wild Card race. ESPN’s Herm Edwards (23:46) joins to discuss the Western Michigan-Michigan clock controversy, Super Bowl contenders, the NFL’s toughest division, and the challenges of playing in Australia. The hour closes with one question: is today a must-win for the Jays?
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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour with more from the Blue Jays’ 6-5 loss to the Athletics. They dive deeper on the state of Toronto's offence, what was behind Louis Varland’s ninth-inning struggles, the importance of Dylan Cease’s starts, and Anthony Santander’s rehab stint. Can he make an impact late in the season? Next up, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (25:15) joins the program to further break down the loss, Varland's performance, the team's defensive errors, and what to expect from Santander this season. Ben and Daniele wrap up by sharing what they want to see from Santander during his Triple-A rehab stint in Buffalo.
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