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The FAN Pregame

Get ready for tonight"s games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

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00:49:55

Have the Jays Hit the Panic Button?

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/24

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down the Blue Jays' switching their rotation schedule ahead of a tight race to clinch the division. They discuss the rationale behind the changes, the struggles over the last 15 days, and more. Then, former MLB outfielder and host of Loud Outs Ryan Spilborghs joins the show (13:52) to discuss what the final week of a season is like from a player’s perspective, being in a tight playoff race, and more. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by

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00:49:43

Santander is Back, All-Star Pitcher DFA'd and This or...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/23

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert open the show previewing the Blue Jays' three-game series hosting the Boston Red Sox with Kevin Gausman starting in the opener, the landscape of the post-season chases across the American League. Then, the two are joined by Red Sox's radio play-by-play voice Will Flemming to chat about the team's path back to the playoffs with two series left against AL teams. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to the news of Anthony Santander's reinstation to the main roster with

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00:49:52

Frank Seravalli Returns + Buck Martinez Talks Blue...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/22

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off, discussing the Jays' clinching the playoffs and their path to clinching the AL East. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (10:07) to discuss a rather quiet NHL offseason, what the future has in store for the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid, the chances of Sidney Crosby getting traded, if Kirill Kaprizov is worth the rumoured price, and much more. Then, Buck Martinez joins the show (30:10) to discuss the Jays' expectations for the postseason, the

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00:49:19

Biggest Surprises From the Blue Jays' 2025 Season

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/19

Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the team on the verge of officially clinching a post-season spot, the turning point in the year classifying the team bound for the playoffs, which ballclub he'd rather the Jays avoid in October, the advantage of finishing off the campaign at home, Trey Yesavage's usage, and Anthony Santander's future on the post-season roster. Then, Ailish and Justin continue their chat on their top surprises from the

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00:49:53

Kershaw & Kopitar's Last Dances in LA + McDavid's...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/18

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show with Foul Territory's Alanna Rizzo (1:35) to discuss the AL playoff picture with under two weeks to go in MLB's regular season. She gets into the Blue Jays' recent play as they look to clinch a postseason spot, their formula for playoff success, the Tigers' poorly timed slump and the Mariners' scorching stretch. Then, she weighs in on Clayton Kershaw's legacy after he announced this would be his final season. Later, Sportsnet's Mark Spector stops by

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00:49:53

How Does the Rest of the Baseball World View the Blue...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/17

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Jesse Rogers (1:30) as MLB's playoff picture starts to take shape. They discuss how the Blue Jays are perceived throughout the rest of the baseball world, why the Yankees are a threat in a short playoff series, Manager of the Year frontrunners, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss Connor McDavid’s comments on 32 Thoughts and debate what is going through the superstar’s head as he heads into the final year of his contract. Later,

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01:15:02

Bo Out for the Regular Season + A Busy Week 2 in the NFL

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/16

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Dan Shulman (4:10) ahead of the Jays' clash against the Rays. They discuss what they saw from Trey Yesavage in his MLB debut, Bo Bichette being out for the regular season, what we need to see from the Jays pitchers before the playoffs, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the biggest questions from the Blue Jays in the final two weeks of the regular season before October. Later, James Palmer joins the show (51:20) to break down Week

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00:49:55

Jays Top Prospect Trey Yesavage Earns First MLB Start

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/15

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jamie Campbell (0:45) to tee up a big Jays series against the Rays with rookie Trey Yesavage on the mound. They discuss whether the team rushed their 2024 1st round pick and the excitement surrounding the Jays' top prospect, the Jays' comeback ability, and much more. Then, MLB Pipeline’s Sam Dykstra joins the show (25:08) to tee up Trey Yesavage’s MLB debut. They break down his progression through the minors, where his stuff ranks amongst top

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00:49:30

Anthony Santander's Rehab Stint + Week 2 Preview with...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/12

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith ahead of the Jays series opener against the Orioles. They discuss Kevin Gausman’s immaculate outing to close out the series against the Astros, what to expect from Gimenez in his first start at short stop since 2022, how Gausman going 9-innings helps Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen, the Jays struggles against the Orioles, and more. Then, they discuss Orelvis Martinez being DFA’s as Alek Manoah continues to progress from his rehab

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00:49:35

Signs of Life Without Bo + NHL Player Media Tour

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/10

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi following the Jays electric walk off win over the Astros. They discuss how the Jays were able to kick off the series with a win, Vladdy’s electric throw, Shane Bieber continuing to prove himself since his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Jays bullpen in game 1 and what we can expect tonight. Then, live from Las Vegas at the NHL Players Media Tour, Luke Fox joins the show. They discuss

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00:49:32

A Crucial Stretch without Bo Bichette

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/09

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi following Bo Bichette landing on the IL. They discuss how Bichette’s injury could affect the Jays in their playoff race in the final weeks of the season, the tight races around the league and more. Then, ahead of the Jays series opener against the Houston Astros, Ben Shulman joins the show. They discuss how the Jays will adapt without Bo for at least the next 10 days, how the Jays can fill the void, the importance of

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00:49:31

How Bullpen Performance Affects A Clubhouse with...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/08

After a tough back and forth series for the Blue Jays against the Yankees, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome former pitcher and MLB Network radio analyst Jensen Lewis. They discuss how Jays fans should be feeling in the final stretch of the season, what it is like in a clubhouse during a playoff push in September, what it is like as a reliever when the bullpen is struggling, how bullpen performance affects the clubhouse, and more. Next, Justin and Jesse discuss the Yankees use of AI and if

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00:49:23

Who Will Sit at the Top of the AL East?

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/05

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner ahead of tonight’s major series opener between the Blue Jays and the Yankees. They discuss how the two teams’ bullpens stack up against one another, if Anthony Volpe is the guy long term in New York, what has changed for the Yankees after a tough stretch, and much more. Then, former MLB manager Buck Showalter joins the show. They discuss what it's like to manage a team battling for a playoff spot in September,

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00:49:52

Getting Set for Eagles/Cowboys NFL Kickoff with...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/04

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network's Robert Flores (2:54). They discuss the bounce back from Shane Bieber early on following his return to the big leagues, George Springer's MVP-level season, the importance of the Jays' depth, and more. Then, they look around to the rest of the league and check in on the Red Sox and Yankees as they chase playoff spots and the Brewers' continued success in the NL. Then, ahead of the NFL Opening Night matchup between the Cowboys and

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00:24:52

Is George Springer a HOFer? + Kawhi and the Clippers...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/03

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Scott Braun (1:14) of Foul Territory. They discuss Framber Valdez’s viral moment where he is accused of intentionally hitting his catcher after giving up a grand slam, the Astros and the NL West Playoff race, George Springer’s elite play this season, and much more. Then, they discuss whether George Springer is a future Baseball Hall of Famer, the reported cap circumvention between Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard when he signed with the team,

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00:24:50

How Injuries Have Changed the Jays' Bullpen Conversation

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/02

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:15) ahead of Game 2 of the Blue Jays' series against the Reds. They discuss the Jays' options in the bullpen, how the conversation would change had injury luck been different, Trey Yesavage getting a bullpen session in the minors and whether he could be an option at the big-league level. Then, they get into how the clubhouse is taking some of the Jays' issues as of late, the benefit of the tight-knit group, and much more. They end

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00:49:34

The Blue Jays' Options to Close

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/09/01

After the Jays' blown loss to the Reds, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap the first game of the series. They discuss the Jays options on the mound in the closer spot, the playoff race getting tighter in the AL East, and much more. Then, they discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime heading to the Quarter-Finals at the US Open, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez doubles partnership, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin read your texts on how the Jays should approach their

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00:49:51

Powerhouse Brewers and Jays Match Up

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/08/29

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show by previewing a battle of the titans as the Brewers and Blue Jays kick off a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. Joe Siddall joins the show (11:54) to tee up the matchup, discuss the pitching matchup as Shane Bieber is set to take the mound for his second start as a Blue Jay, and much more. Then, Mike Heller stops by (25:35) to discuss the exciting scenes in Milwaukee with the Brewers' success and the Packers landing Micah Parsons. They discuss

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00:49:53

Dallas Loses Another Sports Superstar

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/08/28

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the blockbuster NFL trade with Micah Parsons heading to Green Bay. Then, with one month left in the MLB regular season, Ryan Dempster stops by (6:11) to delve into the biggest stories to keep an eye on with the playoffs quickly approaching. Then, to break down the biggest NFL blockbuster trade of the year, Charean Williams joins the show (27:00). They discuss the Packers making the generational pass rusher one of the league's

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00:49:54

Should Jays Fans Have Faith in Hoffman? + Ryder Cup...

The FAN Pregame ·

2025/08/27

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:33) to discuss Jeff Hoffman's blown save against the Twins on Tuesday, if he has ever been booed off an MLB mound and whether Blue Jays fans should continue to trust their closer. Then, following Team USA announcing their picks for the Ryder Cup, Mark Immelman joins the show (25:58) to break down the controversial selections for USA and captain Keegan Bradley, the pressure McIlroy will face as a European captain, what to expect

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