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The FAN Morning Show

Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.

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00:49:30

Inserting Returning Blue Jays

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/14

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays for the second hour by taking a look at the roster and some pending decisions the team must make with players returning from injury. The hosts start on the pitching staff with some important outings in Buffalo this week that include arms that could be utilized by season's end. B&B get into Alek Manoah’s lacklustre start yesterday and where that leaves him in trying to work his way back to the big league roster. The duo also look at the next two up, Trey Yesavage

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00:51:13

The Bright Side of a Blue Jays Loss

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/14

Ben Ennis returns to the show alongside Brent Gunning. They start with thoughts on the Blue Jays’ loss last night to the Cubs. Since the Red Sox lost as well and Kevin Gausman went seven strong innings, does that make it easier to accept the defeat? The hosts get into the stellar performance by Chicago’s starter, Cade Horton, who Toronto had the opportunity to draft. Speaking of the Cubs, they dive deeper into Kyle Tucker’s season and how much teams will be interested in him this offseason when he

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00:47:28

NFL Intrigue & Bo Bichette’s Future Contract

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/13

Brent and Daniele continue their NFL discussion, debating the lack of intrigue heading into the season, particularly around quarterbacks. They talk to former NFL scout Jim Monos, now GM of the UFL's Memphis Showboats, about potential contenders and teams likely to decline in 2025. The hosts also analyze the contract situations of James Cook and Micah Parsons. To wrap up, they chat with FanGraphs' Michael Baumann (29:51) about the Blue Jays, the impact of versatile players like Ernie Clement, and Bo

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00:48:45

Blue Jays Team Identity & Growth

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/13

Brent and Daniele reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour. The hosts get into Mark Shapiro's comments yesterday and take some time to look both back at his time here, as well as look ahead to what the future holds for the team's President and CEO. Next the pair welcome on former MLB catcher, now Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph, to get into last night’s home win over the Cubs and the season overall for the now 70-win club. The trio break down the difference in the offense this year under

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00:51:43

Jays Start Off Homestand Right + Dubas Speaks

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/13

Brent Gunning is joined Wednesday by guest host Daniele Franceschi. They begin with the Blue Jays, who kicked off this important homestand with a big win over the Cubs. They get into what led to Toronto being the first team in the American League to get to 70 wins on the season and look back on some of their incredible stats at the Rogers Centre this year. B&D look at the offense last night fueled by Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho and of course, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They focus on

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00:45:18

A.L. Overview + How Jays Are Over-Achieving

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/12

Ben & Brent dive into the American League with Alanna Rizzo from Fair Territory, discussing the Blue Jays' recent series against the Dodgers and their World Series potential. They explore Toronto's biggest threats for the A.L. pennant and chat with Ben Clemens (24:52) from FanGraphs about the Jays' impressive performance in pitching and offense, highlighting key players like George Springer and Bo Bichette.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not

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00:49:53

Jays Bullpen Trust + Women's Canadian Open Preview

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/12

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour and preview the team's upcoming homestand that begins tonight against the Cubs. The hosts take look at the MLB standings heading into the week and evaluate how much of a collapse it will be if the Blue Jays don’t win the American League East division. They also take some time to dissect the bullpen with thoughts on who they trust most and what the pecking order should be. B&B also dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s playoff numbers so far

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00:52:01

Yesavage Moving Up + Jays Prospect Evaluation

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/12

Ben and Brent kick off this morning following a Blue Jays off-day breaking down some news in the system. Toronto is promoting their top prospect, pitcher Trey Yesavage, to Triple-A ahead of his next appearance. The hosts talk about how this move brings him one step closer to being an option for the big club down the stretch. They dive into what an exciting prospect he’s become, especially after only being drafted one year ago. B&B also debate if their trust in this front office’s prospect evaluation

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00:47:56

Believing in the Blue Jays

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/11

Ben & Brent discuss the crucial Blue Jays win over the Dodgers that avoided a sweep. They welcome former MLB catcher Erik Kratz for insights on player confidence and key moments from the game, highlighting the team effort and manager John Schneider's takeaways. MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (26:25) joins to analyze the game's significance as a postseason litmus test. The conversation also touches on what the Blue Jays need to maintain their lead in the American League.The views and opinions expressed in

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00:48:04

Where & When Shane Bieber Fits In

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/11

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays at the start the second hour to look at what this past postseason-caliber series with the Dodgers showed us. The hosts examine the starters that took the mound for Toronto and chat about if their performances somehow changed the conversation of who should start come playoff time. The duo also add to the equation Toronto’s deadline acquisition of Shane Bieber following another impressive outing in AAA. Should it be his last start for Buffalo? Could prospect Trey

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00:52:22

Blue Jays Get the Playoff Experience in L.A.

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/11

Ben and Brent are back on Monday with thoughts on the Blue Jays and their weekend in L.A. The hosts dive into their series against the Dodgers that was very reminiscent of postseason baseball. The duo discuss how Toronto handled the challenge and take a closer look into the finale of the series, where the Jays managed to avoid the sweep with a dramatic comeback win. They get into the importance of that victory and some of the players who had key moments in the game, including Vlad Guerrero Jr.,

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00:47:34

Blue Jays: One of the Best Teams in Baseball

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/08

Ben & Brent focus on the Blue Jays as they preview the weekend series against the Dodgers, featuring a Hall of Fame pitching matchup. They invite Jeff Blair to discuss what the series reveals about Toronto’s starters and the impressive seasons of Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. To wrap up, Anthony Castrovince (28:43) from MLB.com & MLB Network shares insights on the Blue Jays' strengths, their entertainment value, and the impact of acquiring Shane Bieber at the deadline.The views and opinions

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00:48:42

Mboko Magic + Jays-Dodgers: A Potential WS Preview

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/08

Ben & Brent discuss Vicky Mboko following her impressive NBO win, joined by SI’s Jon Wertheim to explore her rise in tennis and current ranking ahead of the U.S. Open. They also touch on Naomi Osaka’s career trajectory. Later, they briefly cover the NFL preseason, debating Joe Burrow's potential risks, and preview the Blue Jays’ weekend series against the Dodgers as a possible World Series matchup, along with an update on Alek Manoah's season status (22:11).The views and opinions expressed in this

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00:50:12

Allez Vicky: Tennis Has Its New Star

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/08

Ben & Brent kick off by discussing tennis' rising star, Canadian Victoria Mboko, who recently captured her first WTA title at the National Bank Open in Montreal. They highlight her impressive tournament run and composure on the court, expressing optimism for her future. The hosts also touch on Naomi Osaka’s conduct during and after the match and analyze Paul Skenes' situation with the Pirates, questioning whether his career is being wasted. They wrap up by speculating if something in the NHL 26

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00:44:40

Making It in the Majors with Chris Colabello

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/07

Ben and Brent wrap up the show with baseball talk, focusing on the American League standings. They invite MLB Network's Adnan Virk to discuss the Blue Jays' historic hitting series in Colorado and their upcoming matchup with the Dodgers. The conversation shifts to the A.L. East, highlighting what the Jays need to succeed against the Yankees and Red Sox. To finish, former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (22:00) shares his insights on player comfort at the Major League level and team chemistry, comparing

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00:52:05

Returning Blue Jays Concerns

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/07

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour. On an off day, the hosts dive into a couple players currently on the injured list and inquire about when they may return. The duo start with George Springer, who is still waiting to get into a rehab game, and wonder if it’s the team just being cautious or if should we start to be concerned about the delay. They look at how important he has he been to the Jays this season and discuss if a layoff could set back his resurgent season. B&B

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00:51:25

A Historic Blue Jays Sweep

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/07

Ben and Brent start Thursday's program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' historic series sweep in Colorado. The finale ended 20-1 in favour of Toronto, as they set club records with runs and hits in a three-game series, as well as some modern era MLB milestones. The duo look back on Kevin Gausman's impressive outing and what it says about him in the rotation's "trust rankings". They also break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s numbers in this series, as well as his lengthy on base streak, to debate if this

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00:47:38

Blue Jays Booming + A.L. East Overview

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/06

Ben & Brent dive into Blue Jays talk in their third hour, examining whether the team's recent success in Colorado is genuine or just a Coors Field effect. They bring in Rob Longley from the Toronto Sun to discuss the team's needs to maintain its top status and cover key topics like Joey Loperfido's emergence, Bo Bichette's future, and the potential for a six-man rotation. They also connect with Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Mintz (25:57) for an outsider’s take on the Jays and discuss the A.L. East,

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00:46:42

Jays Tough Decisions + Who Is Part of the True Core?

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/06

Ben and Brent reset on the Blue Jays to look at some of the key players who should be considered as part of the "core" moving forward. B&B key in on four specific guys, before turning their attention to the starting rotation to debate how the postseason starters will be determined. Will order simply be based on merit down the stretch of the season, or will other factors impact who gets the ball? Later on, the a.m. duo pick the brain of former Blue Jays General Manager, J.P. Ricciardi (22:35)! They

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00:52:19

Are the Jays Back or Is It Just Coors Field?

The FAN Morning Show ·

2025/08/06

Ben and Brent kick things off with thoughts on the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays! They dive into last night's blowout win over the Rockies, this time powered by five home runs to bring the Jays' total runs in this series up to 25. The hosts discuss if Toronto has again found their offensive mojo, or if it is just the Coors Field effect. The duo focus in on Daulton Varsho, who hit a pair of home runs along with a two-run double, and discuss how he has re-inserted himself as a major component in the

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