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Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper joins JD and Sam to discuss Alek Manoah’s steady presence atop the Blue Jays’ rotation, his cerebral performance on Wednesday to secure a series win over the Orioles, Jordan Romano’s stellar season and his decision to play for Italy at the WBC, Bo Bichette’s hot start to September, and Matt Chapman’s defensive value at third base. Later, Nate Geary, Bills pre-game and halftime show host for WGR 550, checks in to chat about the team's high expectations heading into the season,  Ken Dorsey taking the reins as offensive coordinator, and the addition of Von Miller (24:55). 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

JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, Alek Manoah’s emergence as a bona fide ace, where his 2022 season ranks in Blue Jays history, and Alejandro Kirk breaking out of his slump at the plate. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on Tim Stutzle’s eight-year extension with the Ottawa Senators (38:50). 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

Adam Jones, former MLB outfielder and five-time MLB All-Star, joins JD and Sam to discuss the budding rivalry between the Blue Jays and Orioles, his memories from playing in Toronto as a visiting player, Adley Rutschman’s impressive rookie season and his long-term potential, and the Blue Jays’ ongoing playoff push. 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

Blake Murphy joins JD and Sam for the full hour! Blake weighs in on Mitch White’s body of work since joining the Blue Jays, how the team will manage their rotation ahead of next week’s series against the Rays, what the Cavaliers’ acquisition of Donovan Mitchell means for the Raptors, and if the Thunder would entertain moving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Afterwards, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game and construct their daily Wake and Rake parlay (34:42)!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

Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Sam to discuss Mitch White’s rough outing on Tuesday, John Schneider’s bullpen management, Bo Bichette’s hot start to September, and Vlad Jr.’s recent offensive struggles. Later, JD and Sam weigh in on Rasmus Sandin’s ongoing contract stalemate with the Maple Leafs (36:04). 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

JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss Alejandro Kirk being called for blocking home plate during the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s game in Baltimore, John Schneider’s decision to remove Anthony Bass in favour of Yusei Kikuchi, and umpire Jeff Nelson’s aggressive demeanour. Afterwards, Joe Thomas, former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network analyst, stops by to chat about Baker Mayfield’s Week 1 matchup against the Browns, the reduced shelf life for quarterbacks in today’s NFL, and the hype surrounding the Bills heading into the season (29:19). 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

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman checks in from Baltimore to discuss Bo Bichette’s big day at the plate on Monday, how Bichette’s season compares to other shortstops around baseball, Mitch White’s recent struggles, and Julian Merryweather’s return to the big leagues. Later, JA Happ, former MLB pitcher and 2008 World Series champion, joins JD and Sam to discuss his recent retirement from baseball, his memories from the Blue Jays’ 2016 playoff run, and his two separate stints in Toronto (26:49). 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

Ben Solak, NFL writer for The Ringer, stops by to discuss his latest piece on new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan, Indy’s chances of emerging as a Super Bowl threat in the AFC, Mitch Trubisky being named the Steelers’ Week 1 starter, and the hype surrounding this year’s Eagles team. Later, Blake joins JD and Sam for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The guys tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:40)! 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 the show to discuss Bo Bichette’s torrid start to September, John Schneider’s in-game tactical approach, and Mitch White’s grasp on the Jays’ fifth starter spot. Afterwards, JD and Sam head to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (28:25)!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

JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss Bo Bichette’s three-homer game against the Orioles on Monday night, his red-hot start to September, and Kevin Gausman’s fiery exchange with umpires during Game 1 of the Labour Day double-header. Later, JD and Sam present their own edition of the A-List (35:41)! 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

Buck Martinez joins Ailish to talk about the Jays’ hitting inconsistencies, how to break out of a slump, and who should be the Jays’ third starter in a possible playoff series (00:42). Next, ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski drops in discuss Hilary Knight breaking Hayley Wickenheiser’s World Hockey Championship scoring record, where she ranks all time, and how he views the current state of the women’s game (12:11). Finally, we wrap up the show having some fun with Gerry Dee chatting about hosting Family Feud, his upcoming comedy tour, and get his thoughts on the Jays and Maple Leafs (31:10). 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 affiliates.

Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Matt Stairs drops by to weigh in on the Jays’ struggles at the plate and explains how Toronto’s batters should take a more patient approach at the dish. Then, Matt discusses the mentality of being a designated hitter, before focusing in on what has made Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols so successful (00:49). Next, Ailish and Justin deliver the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! This edition features NFL futures, the Women’s World Hockey Championships, US Open, and Jays-Pirates picks (26:05). 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.

Charles Davis from the NFL on CBS joins Ailish and Justin to dive into expectations for Joe Burrow and the defending AFC Champion Bengals, life without Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh, Russell Wilson in Denver, and if the Raiders can hang in the tough AFC West (02:18). Next, Raptors analyst Paul Jones drops by to assess the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell, and what that means for the Raptors and the Eastern Conference (31:23). 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert host! They start off setting up the Jays' series against the Pirates and discuss how Toronto will set up their rotation with a big 4-gamer against the Orioles around the corner. Next, they get into what they are most optimistic about as the team gets set for September baseball. Then, with it being the anniversary of Dave Steib’s no-hitter and game one of the Summit Series, Justin and Ailish weigh in on their favourite sporting events they attended in person. Later, Ailish presents her daily version of the A-List (39:11)! 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 soccer writer Peter Galindo joins Ailish to discuss Toronto FC’s 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night, Greg Vanney’s long-awaited return to Toronto, TFC’s injury-plagued midfield, and the ongoing labour dispute between members of the Canadian men’s soccer team and Canada Soccer. Afterwards, Mike Golic Jr., host of the GoJo podcast, stops by to chat about Russell Wilson inking a five-year extension with the Denver Broncos, Lamar Jackson’s contract situation with the Baltimore Ravens, next week’s season opener between the Bills and Rams, and Tom Brady’s outlook for his age-45 season (24:42). 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

Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to discuss where the Blue Jays currently sit heading into the final month of the regular season, takeaways from his interview with team president Mark Shapiro, the possibility of Toronto hosting an All-Star Game, and why the Blue Jays lineup is becoming easy to pitch against. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up the quarter-finals at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and conclude our week-long NFL divisional preview with the AFC West and NFC West. They also make their daily picks for the Wake and Rake parlay (23:53)! 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

Carlos Pena, former MLB first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and Marquee Sports Network, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Timmy Trumpet’s live performance of Edwin Diaz’s iconic walkout entrance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s timing issue at the plate, the Blue Jays’ collective offensive struggles, and the AL MVP debate between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Afterwards, Ben Lewis, tennis analyst for Sportsnet and co-host of the Match Point Canada podcast, stops by to chat about Serena Williams’ second-round win at the US Open and how the Canadians have performed thus far during the tournament (30:25). 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 Justin Cuthbert host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-5 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday, Mitch White getting roughed up for a second straight start, and Serena Williams’ thrilling second round win over No. 2 Anett Kontaveit at the US Open. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:25)! 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

Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, joins the show from Denmark to discuss the atmosphere surrounding the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championships, Canada’s 5-2 loss to the United States on Tuesday, head coach Troy Ryan inking a contract extension to remain in charge of the Canadian women’s team through the next Olympic cycle, and the evolving debate surrounding the greatest women’s hockey player of all time. Later, ESPN’s Chris McKendry and Hall of Famer Pam Shriver check in from New York to chat about Serena Williams’ performance in her opening round win at the US Open, tonight’s matchup against world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit, and which Canadian has the best chance to make a deep run in this year's tournament (30:52). 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

Former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons discusses his relationship with Marcus Stroman, John Schneider’s transition into the Jays’ managerial role, the team’s spurts of inconsistency this season, and how pitching and defence transformed the Jays’ trajectory in 2015. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They continue our week-long NFL divisional preview with the AFC South and the NFC South. They also make their daily Wake and Rake picks (22:27)! 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