The FAN Morning Show

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Arden Zwelling to break down the Blue Jays’ ongoing search for more offence, whether the club should look to the minors for reinforcements, and the impact of Shane Bieber’s injury. They also discuss the pressure facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the 2027 season approaches. Later, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo (27:30) stops by to assess the American League landscape, debate the best team in the AL right now, dive into the latest MVP races, and go around Major League Baseball with the biggest storylines from across the league.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour discussing the Blue Jays’ 5-3 loss to opening their series against the Royals. The boys discuss Shane Bieber’s injury and future with the team, whether Toronto needs more rotation depth heading into next season, Brett Bateman’s potential as a long-term option in centre field, and the team’s other possibilities at the position. After the break, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (25:30) joins the show to discuss how teams manage an injury-heavy stretch, the importance of organizational depth, Sean Keys’ potential and power, and how he sees the American League Wild Card race unfolding.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays’ tough start against the Royals. They discuss Nathan Lukes’ costly baserunning mistake, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and whether his late double signals a power resurgence, the team’s inability to capitalize on hits, and Alejandro Kirk’s absence from the lineup. The guys then turn to Shane Bieber landing on the IL, how it impacts Toronto’s playoff hopes, and potential replacements in the rotation. They also debate what could define the season if the Jays miss the playoffs: pitching injuries or Vladdy’s struggles? After the break, they discuss the PGA Tour Championship changes coming in 2028, including the potential ripple effects of match play, a group stage and the tour’s two-track system. They wrap up this hour by looking at Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar’s pending free agency and what their next contracts could look like.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of Tuesday morning by welcoming on Sportsnet.ca Blue Jays reporter Shi Davidi. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return, the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, Trey Yesavage's recovery and Jose Soriano's early results in Toronto. Plus, Trey Wingo (24:00) joins the show to weigh in on Deshaun Watson, Justin Jefferson, Kyler Murray and the fallout from LIV Golf's decline.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by previewing the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. They take a closer look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s defence at first base, as well as Dylan Cease’s Cy Young candidacy. The boys also react to the NHL Network’s ranking of the league’s best centres and where Auston Matthews ranks on the list. After the break, Chris Russo (21:05) of Mad Dog Sports Radio and ESPN's First Take joins the show to discuss the American League Wild Card race, the Jays’ potential playoff path, Guerrero Jr.’s season, the Yankees’ World Series expectations, Bo Bichette’s time with the Mets, and expectations for the New York Jets.

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