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Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, weighs in on Ross Stripling’s chances of earning a playoff start, his future beyond this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s maturation as a defender at first base, and George Springer’s lingering elbow issue. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Chargers-Chiefs matchup and continue our NHL divisional preview series with the Atlantic Division. They also preview this afternoon’s series finale between the Blue Jays and Rays (27:55). 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 affiliate

Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss her pick for the Blue Jays’ 2022 team MVP, Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recording his 100th career home run. Then, Eric Eager, NFL analyst for Pro Football Focus, stops by to chat about tonight’s Chargers-Chiefs showdown, Khalil Mack’s impressive Chargers debut in Week 1, and the Rams looking to bounce back this weekend (27:44). 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 affiliate

Ailish and Hailey Salvian host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Rays, Ross Stripling delivering another quality start, his looming contract situation this off-season, and which player has been the Blue Jays’ team MVP in 2022. Then, the ladies discuss the slew of personnel changes in the Atlantic Division this summer and what it means for the Leafs’ 2022-23 campaign. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:39)!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 affiliate

The Ailish Hour is back after a day off! Rebecca Johnston, three-time Olympic gold medalist and longtime member of the Canadian women’s hockey team, joins Ailish to discuss her new full-time role in the Calgary Flames’ player development department and Canada’s recent gold medal win at the IIHF Women’s World Championships in Denmark. Then, PGA Tour pro Taylor Pendrith stops by to chat about being named to the International Team for the 2022 Presidents Cup, his special friendship with fellow Canadian Corey Conners, and his rookie season on Tour (16:13). Later, ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt checks in to discuss the Las Vegas Aces taking a 2-0 lead over the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Finals and the potential of the WNBA expanding to Toronto (33:50). 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 affiliate

Ailish and Hailey are joined by Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, to discuss Mitch White preserving the Blue Jays’ bullpen in Game 1 of yesterday’s doubleheader, if the team should actively pursue a long-term extension with Alek Manoah, John Schneider’s savvy in-game adjustments, and the Jays’ recent issues scoring runs against opposing starters. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They continue our week-long NHL divisional preview series with the Central Division and tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Rays game (23:36). 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 affiliate

Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Alek Manoah’s gutsy performance on Tuesday night, Mitch White delivering an important bulk outing in Game 1 of the doubleheader, and her latest piece on the special kinship between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernandez. Afterwards, Kay Adams, host of Up and Adams on FanDuel TV, stops by to chat about her new show, Dak Prescott’s injury, Tom Brady’s start to the season and questions about Tampa’s offensive line, the Rams’ lifeless performance against the Bills in Week 1, and her favourite fantasy pickups for Week 2 (23:44). You can catch Kay’s new show, Up and Adams, every weekday at 11 am ET on FanDuel TV!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 affiliate

Ailish hosts alongside Hailey Salvian! They discuss the Blue Jays recording a split in Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Rays, Alek Manoah battling through a stomach bug in Game 2, Manoah’s Cy Young resume, John Schneider’s shrewd late-game lineup substitutions, and why Leafs prospect camp will be an important test for Nick Robertson. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:54)! 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 affiliate

Brian Anderson, former MLB pitcher and current Rays TV analyst for Bally Sports Florida, joins the show to weigh in on Bo Bichette’s recent hot streak, Tampa’s wealth of organizational pitching depth, and Jordan Romano’s emergence as one of the best closers in baseball. Afterwards, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They kick off our week-long NHL divisional preview series by teeing up the Pacific Division. They also preview the lines for today’s Blue Jays-Rays doubleheader at Rogers Centre (25:56). 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 affiliate

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Bo Bichette’s turnaround over the past few weeks, his long-term future with the Blue Jays, the importance of securing home field advantage for the Wild Card round, and Albert Pujols’ pursuit for 700 career home runs. Afterwards, Gary Gramling, NFL writer for Sports Illustrated, stops by to chat about Nathaniel Hackett’s clock management at the end of last night’s game, Geno Smith’s strong performance for Seattle, and the biggest winners and losers from Week 1 (29:45). 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 affiliate

Ailish Forfar and Hailey Salvian host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ thrilling 3-2 win over the Rays, Bo Bichette’s clutch two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Seahawks handing Russell Wilson a loss in his Broncos debut. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:41)!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 affiliate

Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, joins Ailish to discuss Joe Burrow’s turnover-filled Week 1 performance, Aaron Rodgers’ visible frustration during Sunday’s loss to Minnesota, Dak Prescott’s injury and the dysfunction in Dallas, Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle, and Lamar Jackson turning down a long-term extension with the Ravens. Afterwards, Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays closing out their road trip with a bullpen day in Texas, the team’s rotation plans for this week’s pivotal series against Tampa, and Bo Bichette’s torrid production in September (30:45). 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 affiliate

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss the Bills’ impressive Week 1 showing against the Rams, the Steelers’ key injuries to TJ Watt and Najee Harris, Patrick Mahomes’ clinical performance against Arizona, and Russell Wilson’s highly-anticipated return to Seattle. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Broncos-Seahawks game and Blue Jays-Rays series opener (23:17). 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 affiliate

Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Bo Bichette’s surge at the plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inconsistency throughout the season, lingering concerns about the team’s fifth starter spot, and MLB’s new rule changes starting in 2023. Afterwards, Erin Ambrose, defenceman for the Canadian women’s hockey team, stops by to chat about Canada’s recent Gold Medal win at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and the program’s dominance over the past calendar year (27:29). 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 affiliate

Ailish hosts alongside Hailey Salvian! They discuss the first Sunday of the NFL season, the slew of injuries to marquee players, Patrick Mahomes’ dominant performance against the Cardinals, and the Blue Jays’ crucial series this week against the Rays. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:38)! 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 affiliate

Trey Wingo, host of the Half-Forgotten History podcast and Chief Trends Officer for Caesars Sportsbook, joins Roger and George to discuss Jalen Ramsey’s rough performance on opening night, the pressure facing Tua Tagovailoa heading into his third NFL season, Sunday’s intriguing Packers-Vikings matchup, and Baker Mayfield squaring off against the Browns in his Panthers debut. Later, Casey Stern, host of the Unfiltered podcast, checks in to chat about the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, the Yankees’ struggles during the second half of the season, how the Blue Jays have dealt with expectations this year, and the new rule changes likely coming to MLB in 2023 (33:10).  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 affiliate

Buck Martinez, former MLB catcher, manager, and current Blue Jays analyst, joins Roger and George to discuss the Blue Jays’ success on the road this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent slump at the plate, Mitch White’s demotion to Triple-A and how the Jays might approach their fifth starter spot, Alek Manoah’s stellar season, and MLB’s proposed rule changes for 2023. Afterwards, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Rangers game and outline their favourite picks for Sunday’s NFL slate (28:12). Later, new NLL Commissioner Brett Frood stops by to discuss his new role with the league and how the NLL intends to spark further growth of lacrosse (36:09). 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 affiliate

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Roger and George to discuss Josh Allen’s strong performance against the Rams, Ken Dorsey’s play-calling in his first game as the Bills’ offensive coordinator, Allen Robinson’s lack of involvement for the Rams, Lamar Jackson’s contract situation, and some of the most intriguing Week 1 storylines. Later, Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation, stops by to chat about Tim Stutzle’s eight-year extension with the Senators, Ottawa’s busy summer, and the Leafs’ outlook for the 2022-23 season (28:23). 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 affiliate

Roger Lajoie and George Rusic host! The guys share their thoughts on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the tributes pouring in from around the sports world. Then, Roger and George discuss the Bills’ resounding 31-10 win over the LA Rams on Thursday night, Von Miller’s impressive Bills debut, and Matthew Stafford’s opening night struggles. Afterwards, the guys chime in on the Yankees’ shrinking lead in the AL East and the Blue Jays’ chances of making a run at the division crown (25:29).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 affiliate

Chris Berman, NFL studio host for ESPN, joins JD and Sam to discuss his viral interaction with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the public skepticism surrounding the Patriots heading into this season, the Bills being tabbed as Super Bowl favourites, and the plethora of contenders in the AFC. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, host of Mad Dog Unleashed on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio, stops by to chat about his upcoming induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame, the Blue Jays’ playoff push, which AL team might provide the most advantageous playoff matchup for Toronto, Aaron Judge’s MVP case, and the NL East battle between the Mets and Braves (29:59). 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 affiliate

Ariel Helwani, MMA Insider and host of The MMA Hour, joins the show to discuss his excitement for the Bills’ 2022 season, this weekend’s polarizing UFC 279 main event between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev, and Jake Paul’s next fight against Anderson Silva. Afterwards, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Bills-Rams season opener and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:10)! 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 affiliate