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MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Ken Weinman, Jason La Canfora, and Tim Barbalace to talk about Jackson Holliday's rise through the Orioles minor league system, and when a trade for a pitcher might come from Mike Elias. 

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show with more Ohtani talk and it's parallels to the Leafs' market. The duo then head down to Nashville to chat with MLB Network’s Insider Jon Morosi about the Blue Jays' chances of landing Shohei, the stars' expectation of privacy, his fit on the current team, and if the possibility of Juan Soto is still there for Toronto as well. Later, B&B speak with NBC Sports and Football Morning in America’s Peter King about the NFL’s backup quarterback situation, the disastrous Jets season, the 49ers' demolition of the Eagles, and the hot Green Bay Packers (27:20).

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking back at the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. He shares his take on the showcase, if it should be considered a success, the strong fan support, and more! Next, Ben and Brent check in with another insider, this time on the baseball side, with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (27:17)! They discuss the likelihood that the Blue Jays will trade Alek Manoah, the latest on Shohei Ohtani’s free agency, and the biggest off-season questions around the league. The boys close the show zeroing in on William Nylander, his pending new contract, and what lies ahead for the Leafs to get it done.  

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The Fan Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kicks off Hour 3 with some thoughts on how fans perceived Mark Shapiro’s comments yesterday in his end-of-season address. They then welcome on Jon Morosi of MLB Network for his thoughts on Toronto’s season as a whole and how it played out in the public eye after it ended. JP also weighs in on what played out in the NLDS between the Phillies and Braves and the social debate of what can (or should) be reported from clubhouses. To wrap the week, Brent and Ben look ahead at the Maple Leafs' upcoming schedule with the Minnesota Wild Saturday night, followed by Connor Bedard in town with Chicago on Monday. They pick the brain on the man who will have the radio call of those games, Joe Bowen (30:50)! Have a great weekend!

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Ross Atkins’ media availability from this past weekend and wonder if there is a scenario where Atkins and John Schneider can continue to work together. The guys outline how there were whispers of dissatisfaction throughout the season talking to some of the players, and wonder what President Mark Shapiro will say and do on Thursday when he is scheduled to speak with the media. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi shares a national perspective on the Blue Jays predicament, before looking at the remaining postseason series, notably Houston-Minnesota and Texas-Baltimore which continue tonight (31:12).

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Blake Murphy kicks off the final Jays Talk Plus of the season with a full recap of the Blue Jays’ unceremonious exit from the 2023 MLB playoffs. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath promptly addresses the prominent issue at hand, soon to be known as ‘The Berrios Ultimatum’, before taking a look ahead to the looming offseason (12:47). Later on, Blake welcomes former MLB pitcher John Axford to offer his unique viewpoint on the pitching change, and shed some light on the influence of analytics in pre-game choices and when it becomes more fitting to empower the player over the game situation (36:54). In the second hour, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel helps us understand impulsive decisions made at the team level, the importance of trusting the investments made in players to carry out their roles effectively, and how analytics can be communicated more effectively from top management down (51:52). Next up, former Blue Jays Bullpen Coach Matt Buschmann provides an inside look at the behind-the-scenes decision-making processes that fans typically aren't privy to, such as the intricacies and various "what-if" scenarios considered (01:06:34). To wrap up this season of Jays Talk Plus, MLB.com's Jon Morosi helps us put a final bow on the team’s early exit from the playoffs, before shifting the focus to team-specific offseason matters including player movement and free agent options (01:24:25).

Thank you all for listening - see you next season!

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JD Bunkis recaps a disappointing Game 1 for the Toronto Blue Jays. Where do they go from here? How hopeful is he about Game 2 today (00:01)? Sportsnet's own Joe Siddall then joins JD to offer his thoughts on Game 1 highlighted by Toronto's lack of offence, the team's composition, Bo Bichette's decision to run through the stop sign at third base, and how short José Berríos' leash will be today (07:34). Next up, Co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast and former MLB pitcher, Dallas Braden joins JD to share what he saw from Kevin Gausman yesterday, before getting into the Jays' chance to claw back into the series, the secret to Sonny Gray's success, the keys for Berríos' return to Minnesota, and his confidence in Chris Bassitt in a potential Game 3 (50:21). Finally, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins JD to talk about what is at stake today for the Blue Jays today and the size of the ramifications that come with a sweep (1:12:34)? 

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The second season is here! Blake Murphy kicks off Jays Talk Plus by providing a brief overview of Toronto's weekend series and the festivities that followed the clinch. He is later joined by Jonah Birenbaum, Senior Editor at TheScore, who outlines why the Jays have reasons to be optimistic as they head into the playoffs and why it would be a mistake to underestimate the Twins. In the latter part of the hour, Jon Morosi from MLB Network joins, opening with praise the potential farewells of four sure-fire Hall of Famers, including Cabrera, Wainwright, Greinke, and Votto. They then dive deep into a preview of Wild Card week, discussing all four matchups, including the Jays/Twins series, and debating the MLB's decision to go with dual overlap games versus a quadruple-header format (31:05). During the final hour, Sportsnet Producer Chris Black joins in-studio for an extended discussion. They begin by weighing the pros and cons of playing afternoon games at Target Field, before delving into a comprehensive review of the 2023 Blue Jays' regular season (51:32). From there, they explore potential roster decisions, game strategies, and share their overall expectations for the first round (01:20:15).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome on MLB Network’s Jon Morosi on his way back from Seattle where he covered the Mariners-Astros series. He shares his thoughts on the playoff picture in the American League and what the Blue Jays need to do this weekend to position themselves for that Wild Card round. Later on, the morning duo chew on the comments made by Bryce Harper after yet another egregious call by Angel Hernandez. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NFL with Charles Davis of CBS Sports (27:19)! He takes a look at the Week 4 schedule of games to tee up the key matchups and storylines to watch this weekend, before offering his thoughts on last night's big win for the Lions at Lambeau Field. As always, this hour wraps up with our daily Wake and Rake parlay.

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The show kicks off with Blake Murphy summarizing last night’s 2-0 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. He is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's Senior MLB editor, to delve into the recent struggles of Jordan Romano over his last two relief appearances, the timeline for Brandon Belt's return to form, and the strategic usage tactics the Blue Jays might employ in the upcoming week. In the latter part of the hour, Jon Morosi from MLB Network discusses the American League playoff races, starting with the Mariners' bounce-back performance, Texas ‘just about’ securing the top seed in the West, and his insights into which team appears strongest leading into the next week (32:41). Transitioning into the second hour, Joe Siddall, Blue Jays Analyst at Sportsnet, joins the conversation to share his analysis of yesterday's loss to the Bronx Bombers, explore the idea of simply deploying the best player in high-pressure situations, and conclude with a quick projection of the Blue Jays' Wild Card roster (50:50). Wrapping up today's episode, Eno Sarris from The Athletic joins and briefly reviews their collective Fantasy Baseball seasons, before diving into potential standout candidates for the 2023 Cy Young Award and how teams might utilize their likely playoff-bound starting pitchers in the coming week (01:10:55).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ ongoing playoff chase, where Toronto currently sits in the AL pecking order, Shohei Ohtani’s elbow surgery and what it means for his impending free agency, the air-tight NL Cy Young race, Yusei Kikuchi’s comically-long sleep routine, and Adam Wainwright’s 200-win milestone. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to chat about Maple Leafs Media Day, William Nylander’s contract situation, the possibility of Nylander playing center, Brad Treliving’s big off-season moves, and how Sheldon Keefe will fare in the post-Kyle Dubas era (27:00).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the American League playoff race, the Texas Rangers’ second-half collapse, the Blue Jays’ “Buffalo Brigade,” Davis Schneider’s consistently strong approach at the plate, fans’ mounting frustration with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if Randal Grichuk could be a fit for the Jays, and the Yankees’ youth movement. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Herm Edwards, former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst, to chat about tonight’s Chiefs-Lions matchup, Travis Kelce’s potential absence from the lineup, Russell Wilson’s quest for redemption, and how coaches deal with contract holdouts (27:45). 

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stopping by to discuss the Angels’ decision to waive six players on Tuesday, if the Jays could target any of those individuals on waivers, how Shohei Ohtani’s injury might affect his free agency this winter, the Blue Jays’ dwindling playoff hopes, potential repercussions if Toronto fails to reach the post-season, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be a trade chip this off-season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, to chat about the formation of the PWHL and the strong foundation that the league has established ahead of their inaugural season beginning in January 2024 (29:52). Ailish and Brent close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (44:50)!  

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The Blue Jays picked up a conventional win at Rogers Centre on Monday night, finally providing some run support for Kevin Gausman to beat the Nationals 6-3. Host Blake Murphy breaks down the victory with Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith! The two discuss Kevin Gausman's season as a whole, the injuries plaguing the Jays right now, who will step in to fill the gaps, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. taking reps at *checks notes* third base?! After that, Blake takes a big picture view of the Majors with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, who checks in on the postseason races around the league and identifies the deciding factors heading down the stretch (30:55). Later on, Blake connects with Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, who is in Toronto covering this series, to get some insight on the Nationals' strong second half of the season (50:30). Lastly, Blake is joined by Tim Britton, senior MLB writer at The Athletic, who helps determine a team’s best path to compete in October, and the lessons learned from the New York Mets this year (01:14:00).  

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to take a closer look at the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Orioles. He discusses how much of an advantage the Jays’ bullpen gives them down the stretch, Daulton Varsho’s offensive production since the All-Star break, and Wander Franco being placed on administrative leave by MLB. Then, Daniele asks: did Steph Curry pull a LeBron?  

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s turnaround this season, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s encouraging performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Alek Manoah’s latest demotion, if the Jays could look to part ways with Manoah this winter, Whit Merrifield’s future beyond this season, and the Rays’ litany of injury woes. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Amy Lawrence, host of After Hours on CBS Sports Radio, to chat about the Jets’ signing of Dalvin Cook, expectations for the Bills this season, the 49ers’ quarterback situation, and James Harden’s fiery comments about Daryl Morey (28:52).

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The Blue Jays managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cubs on what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend at Rogers Centre. Host Blake Murphy re-visits the series with fellow Sportsnet analyst and former MLB player and manager, Buck Martinez! The pair discuss what Jose Bautista has meant to this organization over the years, before taking a look at the current squad on the field and what seemed to come together for them at the plate yesterday. Next, Blake enlists the help of our listeners to answer some questions from our JTP Mailbag (27:15)! In the second hour, Blake checks in with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi live from Atlanta to take a look around the league and get JP’s thoughts on some recent Jays’ headlines (50:22). To close out today, Blake looks ahead to the team’s upcoming mini-series with the Phillies alongside Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who shares some insight into a team that shares many similarities with Toronto (01:20:20).

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It's Trade Deadline Day in Major League Baseball and Jays Talk Plus has you covered! Host Blake Murphy starts off with a look back at last night's game where the Blue Jays not only lost to their divisional rivals and the first place Orioles, but saw All-Star Bo Bichette leave the game with “knee discomfort”. As today's 6 pm ET deadline approaches, we check in hourly with those closest to Toronto’s team including The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath (00:00), and Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:28) and Arden Zwelling (01:39:48). Blake also brings on MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to update us on the latest rumblings around the league (28:52). Later on, we touch base with Alex Fast, renown Orioles fan and analyst at PitcherList and ESPN, to discuss the divisional battle this week at Rogers Centre, before sorting through the best fits for both the Jays and the O's (01:22:08).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss his read on Bo Bichette’s injury situation, potential trade targets for the Blue Jays at shortstop, the possibility of a reunion with Teoscar Hernández, the Orioles’ quest to augment their starting rotation, the Yankees’ lack of useful trade chips, and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s return to Toronto’s rotation. Afterwards, Ailish and Brent chat about the Blue Jays’ lingering needs ahead of today’s 6 pm ET deadline and George Springer’s recent struggles (28:30). 

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As the clock struck 1:00am in Toronto, collapse struck for the Toronto Blue Jays on the West Coast. After leading by four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, bullpen troubles and defensive miscues ended up costing the Jays a win. Host Blake Murphy elicits the help of Blue Jays TV voice Dan Shulman to take a closer look at what went wrong in the closing stages. Next, Blake opens up our JTP Mailbag again to read out your listener texts and tweets about the upcoming trade deadline and Toronto's stance with one week to go (28:00). Sticking with our Jays deep dive, MLB.com's Keegan Matheson shares his read on what roster moves he has his eye on as we approach August 1st (50:08). To close today’s show, Blake is joined by Jon Morosi of MLB Network, who highlights which trade targets could make an meaningful impact in the home stretch of the season (01:18:43).

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