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The Legend of Joey Bats w/ John McDonald + Wake and Rake!
FromThe FAN Pregame
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with former Blue Jays infielder John McDonald stopping by to discuss his experience playing with Jose Bautista in Toronto, Bautista’s transformation into one of the best hitters in baseball, his emotional Father’s Day home run, and his status as a cult-like hero among Jays fans. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Jesse Rogers, MLB Insider for ESPN, to chat about the Chicago Cubs’ resurgence this season, Marcus Stroman’s tenure in Chicago, Cody Bellinger’s MVP-calibre campaign, the San Diego Padres’ confounding struggles in 2023, and the current state of the Blue Jays (27:21). 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.
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
“Happy Days”: Inside O’Reilly’s Playoff Pedigree w/ Carl Gunnarsson: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, checks in from Dunedin to discuss the vibe down at spring training, Jose Berrios’ slew of mechanical adjustments, how MLB’s balk crackdown will impact Kevin Gausman, George Springer shifting to right field, John Schneider’s approach to his first camp, Don Mattingly’s individual work with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the future of the home run jacket. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Carl Gunnarsson, former NHL defenceman and 2019 Stanley Cup champion, to discuss his experience playing with Ryan O’Reilly in St. Louis, O’Reilly’s leadership prowess, the Blues’ regression since their storybook 2019 season, and the inherent legacy implications that come with playing in Toronto (25:00). 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 & by The FAN Pregame