JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss the craziness of the MLB's Wild Card round, and look ahead to what may await the Blue Jays in the ALDS ahead of the pivotal Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox on Thursday (00:00). The guys take a look at Bo Bichette's recovery and potential availability in the postseason, Trey Yesavage's projected role within the Jays' pitching staff, and how Eric Lauer will fit into the equation, before comparing each of their Blue Jays playoff rosters. After the break, JD and Ben get into their confidence level in Jays' closer Jeff Hoffman and what they would do if things go south, before evaluating Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 2025 season and debating what we should expect from the Blue Jays' slugger (32:37). 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 Four Big Stories From Leafs Camp w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to the results from the first day of postseason baseball, including Tarik Skubal's dominant performance for the Tigers and the comeback by the Red Sox to beat the Yankees, before giving his ranking of the best playoffs in sports (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason and training camp news with real games just a week away (9:44). They get into the expectations for this group after losing Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews' health and ability to shoot the puck at an elite level, Anthony Stolarz' contract extension with Joseph Woll's continued absence, Easton Cowan likely breaking camp with the Leafs on the fourth line to start the season, and the tough decisions to be made with the bottom six. After the break, JD looks at the latest chapter in the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention reports after he spoke on the subject at the Clippers' media day (46:33).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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Week 4 Takeaways, Ravens Panic, the Underrated Cowboys and Hopeless Franchises w/ Brady Quinn + Raptors Set Their Standard
JD gives his thoughts on the MLB Wild Card series' beginning on Tuesday, and whether he'd rather see the Yankees or Red Sox take on the Blue Jays in the ALDS (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, joins JD to discuss the results from Week 4 in the NFL, including the devastating injury to Tyreek Hill, the comparisons between the Bengals and Jets organizations, the concern level for the Ravens after another loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the Packers' struggles against the Cowboys after getting off to a hot start to the season, and first impressions of Jaxson Dart for the Giants after helping them get their first win against the Chargers (9:48). After the break, JD breaks down some of the comments from Raptors Media Day, and the team's expectations for the upcoming NBA season (43:26). 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 Team Nobody Saw Coming… Jays Clinch, Kirk’s Moment and Defining Traits w/ Dan Shulman
JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays sweeping the Rays to clinch the AL East division and the top seed in the American League, and the importance of the Jays bypassing the Wild Card series after their struggles heading into the final weekend of the regular season (00:00). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' final series, the fan atmosphere at Rogers Centre during pivotal moments, the historical comparisons for Alejandro Kirk's first inning grand slam, the chemistry in the clubhouse, and the importance of the organizational depth in winning the division pennant, before getting into what the Jays' postseason roster could look like (10:14). After the break, JD takes a look at Anthony Stolarz's new four-year contract extension with the Leafs (46:54).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 Jays Playoff Multiverse, Pitching Decisions and Bo's Timeline w/ Arden Zwelling
JD takes a sigh of relief after the Blue Jays salvage their series against the Red Sox with a 6-1 victory, looks at the offensive breakthrough that was Daulton Varsho's grand slam to give the Jays the lead in the 6th inning, and the division race getting even tighter with just three games to play (00:00). Arden Zwelling, senior writer at Sportsnet.ca, joins JD to continue the conversation on the Blue Jays pushing for the AL East pennant (6:26). They discuss the starting pitcher decisions down the stretch and into the postseason, the likelihood we see Max Scherzer pitch again in a Jays uniform, Vladdy's struggles in September over the course of his career, projecting when Bo Bichette could return, and the Jays relationship with José Berríos going forward. After the break, JD gives his final thoughts on who should be the Blue Jays starter on Sunday, as the Jays finish their regular season against the Orioles (44:24).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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