A Signature Blue Jays Team + Michael Pezzetta on Coming Home
JD deep dives into the Toronto Blue Jays' unexpected nine-game win streak, the contributions from players up-and-down the roster, comparisons with the 2015 Blue Jays, and where things are headed as we inch closer to the MLB Trade Deadline (00:00). Michael Pezzetta, newly signed Maple Leafs forward, joins the show to chat about his decision to sign with the Maple Leafs, what it means to him to get the chance to play for his hometown team, as well as his physical style of play and his experience fighting Ryan Reaves (25:24). JD wraps up the show with a look at the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat, and the emotions behind Masai Ujiri's tribute to his time in Toronto (43:01).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 Best Jays Series in a Decade + Is There Pressure on Treliving, an Early Look at Leafs Lines and Off-Season Questions w/ Justin Bourne
JD breaks down the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the Yankees at Rogers Centre, and looks back to compare this series with other memorable Jays moments in recent years (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason so far, what they've lost with Mitch Marner heading to the Vegas Golden Knights and what can be done to replace him, before looking at the roster heading into next season to predict what the lines might look like (09:13). JD kicks off the weekend with a look at Jonas Valančiūnas' potential move overseas after being acquired by the Denver Nuggets, and the effect the NBA salary cap has on player movement (47:13). 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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Playoffs in July, What Makes This Jays Team Special and if It’s Sustainable w/ Joe Siddall
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' crazy win over the Yankees with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall (00:00). They discuss the energy at the Rogers Centre after the Jays got out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning, the scrappy offense becoming more consistent amongst a lack of power in the lineup, George Springer's return to form in 2025, what's led to the team's improvement this season, and the direction the pitching staff is going with the trade deadline looming. Later, JD compares the Milwaukee Bucks to the Raptors, after the Bucks signed former Pacers centre Myles Turner and waived nine-time All Star Damian Lillard to make the space (46:08). 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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Big Jays Energy and the Summer of George + Where Things Went Wrong With Marner and the Leafs Silent Free Agent Win
JD opens with his thoughts on the Canada Day victory for the Blue Jays over the Yankees at Rogers Centre, the belief that the team can be competitive after a tough start to the season, George Springer's renaissance at age 35, and the direction they're headed as we get closer to the MLB Trade Deadline at the end of July (00:00). JD dives into the deals signed during the first day of NHL free agent frenzy, the Maple Leafs' moves including bringing in Michael Pezzetta, letting Pontus Holmberg walk to the Lightning, and what remains out there to scoop up this offseason, before getting into Mitch Marner's comments at his opening press conference with the Vegas Golden Knights (21:16). 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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Hour 2: Leafs Targets, the Trade Market and Blame Pie w/ David Pagnotta
JD continues the deep dive into the pre-free agency moves across the NHL with David Pagnotta, Editor-In-Chief at The Fourth Period (00:00). They discuss the moving parts around the Mitch Marner trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, what led Marner and the Maple Leafs to this point, and how Toronto could replace him in free agency. They shift to the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and their ability to hold onto key players like Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand, before looking at the newest Leaf in Matias Maccelli, and predict other moves the Leafs could make this summer. JD hits on the Blue Jays scrappy win over the Yankees to start their Canada Day series at the Rogers Centre, before closing out the show with his final thoughts on Marner and the Leafs moves so far (41:08). 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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