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Ben Ennis, host of the FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays failing to add swing-and-miss arms at the back end of their bullpen, the team’s lack of depth in the starting rotation, and why the Blue Jays’ championship window might be smaller than it appears. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (38:21).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 and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ moves ahead of yesterday’s trade deadline, Whit Merrifield’s fit and the uncertainty surrounding his vaccination status, and the plethora of AL teams that bolstered their roster. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:25)! 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.

 Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, joins Ailish to discuss the Jays’ pursuit of Noah Syndergaard, the front office being hesitant to subtract from the big league roster, George Springer’s ongoing elbow ailment, and Matt Chapman’s torrid month of July. Joon Lee, MLB writer and host for ESPN, weighs in on the Red Sox’s position leading into today’s trade deadline, the Yankees’ big addition of Frankie Montas, and what areas the Jays should be looking to improve (26:54).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.

ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel checks in to discuss the Blue Jays’ farm system depth, the market for Detroit’s prized relievers, and Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Angels. Afterwards, Blake Murphy joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! The crew chats about the odds of Noah Syndergaard landing with the Blue Jays and the betting lines for tonight’s Jays-Rays series opener. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:25). 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.

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins JD and Ailish to discuss the latest speculation surrounding Noah Syndergaard, why Toronto is shopping in the rental market, the team’s unwillingness to move Bo Bichette in a possible Juan Soto trade, and Toronto losing out to the Yankees on Frankie Montas. Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB Editor and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ main priorities ahead of today’s trade deadline and George Springer’s lingering elbow issue (34:17). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ reported interest in Noah Syndergaard, the steep asking prices around baseball, and why the Jays should be in the mix for Juan Soto. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:53)!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.

Erin Ambrose, defenceman for the Canadian women’s hockey team, joins Ailish to discuss her experience winning Gold at the Beijing Olympics, the ongoing Hockey Canada hearings, and her interest in working for an NHL team after her playing career concludes. Afterwards, Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in to chat about the Rogers Centre renovations, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging outing against the Tigers, and what it’s like navigating the trade deadline as a player (25:50). 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.

Ben Revere, former MLB outfielder, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his experience being traded to the Blue Jays in 2015 and the team’s memorable playoff run. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Tigers game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:24)!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 JD and Ailish to discuss the unlikelihood of the Blue Jays acquiring Juan Soto, the Angels listening to offers for Shohei Ohtani, Toronto’s interest in Martin Perez, and potential trade fits to bolster the bullpen. Arden Zwelling, co-host of the At The Letters podcast, weighs in on the Rogers Centre renovations, the potential construction of a new stadium in the future, and the Blue Jays’ imminent need for bullpen reinforcements ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline (27:04). 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 and Ailish discuss the new renovation plans for Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Tigers, Yimi Garcia’s shaky outing on Thursday, and Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging return to the rotation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (28:12)!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.

It’s the Ailish Hour! Sportsnet’s Emily Sadler joins Ailish to discuss the fallout from Wednesday’s Hockey Canada hearings on Parliament Hill, Scott Smith’s unwillingness to step down as CEO of Hockey Canada, and the process of reshaping hockey culture. Afterwards, Jeff Blair stops by in studio to discuss upcoming renovations to the Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays’ biggest needs at the trade deadline, and the Yankees’ acquisition of Andrew Benintendi from the Royals (26:02). 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.

Cliff Floyd, former MLB outfielder and current MLB Network analyst, joins the show to discuss which bats might be a good fit for the Blue Jays, why Toronto should prioritize starting pitching at the deadline, Yusei Kikuchi’s return to the rotation and his struggles this season. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Tigers game and tees up their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:02).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.

Jim Bowden, former MLB GM and current MLB Insider for The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ level of aggressiveness in the trade market, the most likely landing spots for Juan Soto, and potential impact bats that the Jays could target. Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline, stops by to chat about the depth of the Blue Jays’ farm system, Ricky Tiedemann’s breakout season in the minors, and which prospects Toronto could potentially leverage as trade bait ahead of Tuesday’s deadline (30:59). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss the Yankees acquiring Andrew Benintendi from the Royals, the Blue Jays falling short in their negotiations with KC, John Schneider’s decision to yank Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning of last night’s game, and Yusei Kikuchi’s return to the mound tonight against Detroit. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:37)!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 analyst James Sharman joins Ailish to discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps’ win over the Toronto FC to capture the Voyageurs Cup and the early returns on Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. Later, Tyler Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, stops by to chat about the buzz in Buffalo surrounding the Bills’ Super Bowl aspirations, Josh Allen’s continued maturation, the addition of Von Miller on the defensive line, and receiver Isaiah McKenzie potentially seeing a bigger role in 2022 (23:15). 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.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk joins JD and Ailish to discuss his off-season, the Senators’ big additions this summer, his experience playing with Matt Murray in Ottawa, and his brother Matthew’s move to the Panthers. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Cardinals game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:25)!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.

Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the level of urgency for the Blue Jays heading into the trade deadline, if Bo Bichette could be used as a high leverage trade chip for Juan Soto, and where Ross Stripling ranks in the pantheon of Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro’s best moves since joining the Blue Jays. 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 and Ailish host! Ailish discusses her experience co-hosting Tim and Friends on Tuesday. Then, JD and Ailish share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 10-3 win over the Cardinals, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting to find their groove at the plate, and St. Louis being in town without Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:09)! 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.

The Ailish Hour is here! She starts off her solo adventure with Sportnet.ca writer Luke Fox, who discusses the ripple effects of Matthew Tkachuk's trade for the Flames, the NHL market, and Auston Matthews, before reflecting on the Leafs changes this off-season (01:30). Later on, Ailish is joined by Canadian Hall of Famer golfer Lorie Kane to talk about Brooke Henderson’s big win over the weekend, and shares her involvement at the Canadian open and with KidSport Canada (26:08). Finally, Ailish reads all your texts and opens the forum to find a new name for the final hour of the show! 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.

Blake Murphy joins The FAN Morning crew to chat about his Rage Against the Machine concert experience, before discussing the Jays' depth stepping up during the past series sweep against the Red Sox and the timeline that lead up to Vince McMahon stepping down as head of the WWE. Blake also sticks around for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The guys tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Cardinals matchup and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:12)! 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.