Jays Deadline Grades + How the New Pieces Fit w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays activity at the MLB Trade Deadline, and reflects on the players moved out and acquired by Toronto during a busy day in baseball (00:00). Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to break down yesterday's excitement, the Blue Jays' strategy at the deadline, other options that may have been on the table for Toronto, before diving into the specifics of the team's newest reliever Louis Varland and some of the other bigger transactions around the league (15:58). Later, JD reflects on the deadline and questions whether or not the Blue Jays truly did enough, and what could've been more exciting (48:04). 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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The Bieber Trade, Need Rankings and a Massive Jays Win w/ Ben Ennis
JD is joined on MLB Trade Deadline day by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the importance of the Blue Jays' win over the Orioles as they salvage the series, and the expectations of the Jays front office to acquire another impact player (00:00). They dive into the options for the Blue Jays to improve their roster, the prospects that should or shouldn't be traded, their concerns with the current rotation of starting pitchers, and the top priority that is improving the bullpen. Then, JD and Ben react to the news that the Blue Jays have acquired 2021 Cy Young winner, Shane Bieber, from the Cleveland Guardians, who is in the middle of a rehab assignment as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery (38:31).  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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Jays Rumours, Strategy and Deadline Preview w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD returns from his vacation to break down the Blue Jays' struggles amid their four-game losing streak, including two losses in a double-header to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, and looks into the trade for reliever Seranthony DomÃnguez from those same Orioles (00:00). Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to dive deeper into the trade, what the Blue Jays still need to do ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, the projected hierarchy of the bullpen should they add another arm, the remaining options in the starting pitching market, and the rumours surrounding some position players the Blue Jays could be interested in acquiring, before giving an update on some of the injured players on the roster (7:46). Later, JD looks ahead to the deadline with interest as he questions wo Toronto will add (46:51).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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Marner Schedule Fumble, Five Most Important Jays Stretch Questions w/ Rob Longley + Kadri, Rielly and Scheffler Thoughts
JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL schedule release, the potential lack of anticipation for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto, and the comparison to John Tavares' return to Long Island after signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter joins the show to chat about JD's burning questions for the Jays heading into the unofficial second half of the MLB season (07:04). They discuss the need for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to improve at the plate, the situation the front office finds itself in, predictions for the Blue Jays rotation should they make the playoffs, George Springer's resurgence and whether or not it can be sustained, and the chances that Anthony Santander gets going when he returns to the lineup. Later, JD gives his thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting job at the ESPY's, reporting around the Maple Leafs regarding Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly, and Scottie Scheffler's comments ahead of The Open Championship (37:44).  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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The All-Star Game’s Big Win + Ariel Helwani on the UFC’s White House Road, Knicks-Leafs Parallels + a Stagnant Heavyweight Division
JD opens with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game, the addition of the ABS system, and the efficiency of more technology in sports (00:00). Ariel Helwani, Creator of Uncrowned, joins to chat about the New York Knicks offseason following their Eastern Conference Finals loss and the comparisons to the Toronto Maple Leafs, before getting into the state of the UFC Heavyweight division, the rumoured event taking place at the White House next year, the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway in what will be Poirier's retirement fight, and what could be next for Holloway (05:36). Later, JD previews the unofficial second half for the Blue Jays and the excitement that could be coming in Toronto if the Jays continues to march towards the postseason (46:07).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.
JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.
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