World Series Primer – 2 Teams 2 Different Builds

NHL Rumour Mill w/ David Pagnotta + Jays Add Click: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with David Pagnotta, editor-in-chief of The Fourth Period, stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ acquisition cost for Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty, the Bruins’ interest in both of those players, if Kyle Dubas is poised to make more moves like this, Patrick Kane’s likely move to the Rangers, and other names to monitor ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to chat about the Blue Jays’ hiring of former Astros GM James Click, Nate Pearson’s potential role this season, and how players are adjusting to MLB’s new pitch clock (26:22). 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

Will Dubas Strike Again? w/ Jeff Marek + What’s Up Wednesday!: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek discussing Ryan O’Reilly’s big night against Buffalo, his future beyond this season, if Kyle Dubas will look to make another move before next Friday’s deadline, the Blues’ reported interest in Timo Meier, and Patrick Kane’s uncertain future ahead of the deadline. Later, it’s the return of What’s Up Wednesday (26:43)! Ailish and Justin dive through a series of topics, including the XFL’s quirky rule changes, the Blue Jays’ optimal batting order, and Anthony Edwards’ critique of load management. 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Keeping Up in the Atlantic w/ Nick Kypreos + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss the Bruins’ acquisition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, if the Leafs should be in the market for another blue liner, Tampa’s situation heading into the trade deadline, the volatility of Matthew Knies’ current trade value, how Toronto currently stacks up against Tampa and Boston, and the Rangers’ renewed interest in Patrick Kane. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:51)! Ailish and Justin tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Leafs-Wild game, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line. 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Putting the Leafs’ Puzzle Together w/ Jason Bukala + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Jason Bukala, former NHL scout and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss the Leafs improving their toughness and blue line depth, Matthew Knies’ chances of being a factor for Toronto this year, the inner-workings of consummating a trade in the NHL, and what the team is getting in Luke Schenn. Later, we hear from Hall of Famer Phil Housley, who caught up with Ailish and Justin yesterday to discuss his experience coaching Jake McCabe in Buffalo (23:06). We wrap things up by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (35:32)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Leafs' Cap Crunch + Raptors Post All-Star Storylines: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Jake Muzzin being ruled out for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, what his absence means for the Leafs, the team’s current salary cap situation, and Elliotte Friedman’s latest reporting about who the Leafs may target ahead of next Friday’s trade deadline. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Raptors’ expectations coming out of the All-Star Break and the Canadian women’s hockey team defeating Team USA in Game 7 of their Rivalry Series. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:21)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

52 min listen

The Poeltl Show, Air Boucher, and Boston's Big Splash: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ win over the Pelicans, Chris Boucher’s epic dunk, Jakob Poeltl’s invaluable contributions on both ends of the floor, the unique synergy between Poeltl and Pascal Siakam, the Bruins’ acquisition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals, and if the Leafs will respond with a trade of their own. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, including the debut of Friday Fill (40:38). 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 by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

VanVleet Eviscerates Officials: "It's Personal": On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Fred VanVleet’s expletive-laden rant about referee Ben Taylor, if his remarks warrant a suspension, the Raptors’ history of complaining about officiating, and Kawhi Leonard outclassing his old team. Then, with Opening Day rapidly approaching, Ailish and Justin highlight a few storylines that they’re most curious to monitor during the final few weeks of spring training. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:47)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Matthews and Marner Reunited + Trades Galore!: Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish discussing her much-anticipated puppy draft. Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Kraken on Sunday, Auston Matthews being reunited with Mitch Marner, the slew of Eastern Conference contenders that made big trades over the weekend, what Tampa’s acquisition of Tanner Jeannot means for Toronto, and the Raptors’ ugly loss in Cleveland. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:45)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

Blue Jays Lineup Balance with Dan Shulman + E.J.'s 2nd Half Outlook: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ernie Johnson, longtime host of Inside the NBA, stopping by to discuss his experience covering All-Star Weekend in Utah, Mac McClung’s scintillating performance in the dunk contest, the Raptors’ outlook for the remainder of the regular season, Kyrie Irving’s fit alongside Luka Doncic, and LeBron James’ quest to elevate the Lakers back into playoff contention. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Dan Shulman to chat about MLB’s new rule changes, how the pitch clock will impact pace of play, the Blue Jays’ concerted effort to craft a more balanced lineup, Jose Berrios tinkering with his mechanics, and the current group of national title contenders in NCAA men’s basketball (27:16). 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. by The FAN Pregame

45 min listen

NHL “Wild Card Week” w/ Frank Seravalli + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider for DailyFaceoff.com, joins the show to discuss the Lightning’s acquisition of Tanner Jeannot, Tampa’s unique player evaluation model, Timo Meier being dealt to New Jersey, the expectation that Patrick Kane will end up in New York, and the latest speculation around the NHL. Later, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (28:27)! 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

46 min listen

Do the Leafs Need Goaltending Help? w/ Anthony Stewart + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Anthony Stewart to discuss Ryan O’Reilly’s acclimation to his new team, John Tavares’ move to the wing, Noel Acciari’s value to the bottom six, his level of concern about Toronto’s goaltending, and the Oilers’ biggest needs at the trade deadline. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:43)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Pelicans game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Legacy, Impact & What's Next w/ Jose Bautista: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss Tampa’s recent spell of inconsistency, the Penguins’ confounding ceiling, and Jonathan Toews’ potential departure from Chicago after this season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Blue Jays legend Jose Bautista to chat about his upcoming election into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, bobblehead that will be provided to fans on August 12, the different cultures that exist in baseball, expectations for this year’s Blue Jays team, if he’d be open to coaching, and how the elimination of the shift will impact hitters (22:57). 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Leafs' Comeback, Rielly's Role, and Lamar's Next Steps: Happy International Women’s Day! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ comeback win over the Devils on Tuesday night, Auston Matthews and Michael Bunting finding the scoresheet, William Nylander’s consistency this year, Sheldon Keefe’s new-look lines, John Tavares’ cryptic absence from the lineup, and the quest to find a permanent partner for Morgan Rielly. Afterwards, they weigh in on Lamar Jackson being franchise tagged by the Baltimore Ravens and Daniel Jones’ new deal with the Giants. Then, for today’s A-List, Ailish and Justin draft their top Canadian female athletes (45:57). 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 by The FAN Pregame

52 min listen

Kyle Dubas Masterclass? w/ Jeff Marek + Raptors’ Lineup Tweaks: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ three moves on Tuesday, Toronto having the flexibility to load manage Mark Giordano, if there’s a natural fit for Erik Gustafsson, Kyle Dubas’ impressive job augmenting this roster, Joonas Korpisalo landing with the Kings, and Dubas’ evolution from past trade deadlines. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Raptors analyst Katie Heindl to chat about the Toronto’s win over the Bulls, the team’s signing of Will Barton, Gary Trent Jr. being relegated to a bench role, and Scottie Barnes’ propensity for elevating his game in the fourth quarter (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. by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

The Forgotten Piece: Acciari’s Integral Skill Set w/ Brent Gunning + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning stops by to chat about Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries, his first impressions of Ryan O’Reilly, if the Leafs need to upgrade on the blue line, Matthew Knies’ chances of being a contributor for the Leafs this season, and Noel Acciari’s underrated skill set. Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by Toronto FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to discuss his experience representing Canada at the World Cup back in November and TFC’s outlook for the MLS season (24:43). Later, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (38:42). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Dubas Strikes Again!: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from Chicago, Kyle Dubas going all in with his draft capital, where McCabe and Lafferty might fit in the Leafs’ lineup, Matthew Knies’ chances of cracking this roster, and if Toronto should be in the market for another goaltender. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:46). 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 by The FAN Pregame

53 min listen

Tavares' Confounding Absence + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Josh Kloke, Maple Leafs scribe for The Athletic, checks in from New Jersey to discuss his love of pizza, John Tavares being held out of the lineup on Tuesday, Morgan Rielly’s ideal blue line partner, and Ryan O’Reilly’s absence. Later, Ailish and Justin draft their teams for the World Baseball Classic and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:41). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

NHL Expansion? + Raptors in Primetime w/ Monica McNutt: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the fallout from last week’s trade deadline, Edmonton striking out on Timo Meier, the Devils’ innocent rise, Tony DeAngelo’s ejection after spearing Corey Perry, and the Minnesota Wild’s decision to not wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Monica McNutt, basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the network celebrating International Women’s Day with a full slate of women-led programming, the Raptors’ primetime matchup against the Clippers, Toronto’s improved level of play since adding Jakob Poeltl, Ja Morant’s leave of absence from the Grizzlies, and handicapping the NBA title race (21:16). 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

MLB Pitch Clock Rollout and Kikuchi's Outlook w/ Shi Davidi: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Shi Davidi checks in from Dunedin to discuss his takeaways from the Blue Jays’ opening weekend of Grapefruit League action, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging outing on Saturday, Nate Pearson’s outlook, Addison Barger’s growing stock within the Jays’ farm system, the early returns on MLB’s new pitch clock, and Don Mattingly’s influence in his first camp with Toronto. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (29:06). 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 by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

The Battle for the Leafs' Crease w/ Luke Fox + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in to discuss Mitch Marner’s Selke candidacy, John Tavares’ slashing incident, Michael Bunting’s role as an agitator, Matt Murray’s chances of supplanting Ilya Samsonov before the end of the regular season, Sheldon Keefe continuing to dress 11 forwards and 7 defencemen, and the sports Oscar for best Leafs interviewee. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:46)! Ailish and Justin announce their latest show bet before constructing our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line! 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Leafs Deadline Preview w/ Elliotte Friedman + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss his expectations for today’s trade deadline, where Kyle Dubas might still be looking to add, Matt Murray potentially returning on Saturday, why the Flames are a major swing team, how Dallas’ deal for Max Domi came together, and why many teams have soured on John Klingberg. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin head to the text-line to indulge in some mock trades from our listeners, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (27:02)! 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

McDavid Dazzles + Keefe Calls Out His Leafs: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Oilers on Wednesday, potential concerns about Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid’s historic season, first impressions of the Leafs’ newcomers, Justin Holl’s adventurous night, and Sheldon Keefe calling out his team after the game. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Senators’ acquisition of Jakob Chychrun and the underwhelming return headed back to Arizona. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:39). 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 by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

Dubas’ Proactive Approach w/ Pierre McGuire + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, former NHL executive Pierre McGuire joins the show to discuss Kyle Dubas’ aggressive approach ahead of the trade deadline, Jake McCabe’s injury history, the Lightning’s steep acquisition cost for Tanner Jeannot, and the Eastern Conference arms race. Next up, Sportsnet’s Peter Galindo stops by to chat about Dr. Nick Bontis resigning as President of Canada Soccer (23:50). Later on, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our Wake and Rake parlay (37:55). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

State of the Wild w/ Mike Modano + What is the Raptors’ Ceiling with Poeltl?: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with an interview featuring Mike Modano, Hockey Hall of Famer and current Minnesota Wild Executive Advisor. He discusses the Wild’s involvement in the Leafs’ Ryan O’Reilly deal, the team’s position ahead of next Friday’s trade deadline, his transition into a front office role, Matt Boldy’s emergence, and the lack of personality in hockey. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about Jakob Poeltl’s wide-ranging impact since being acquired from San Antonio, why Pascal Siakam benefits from Poeltl’s presence, Jeff Dowtin Jr. receiving some extended burn on Thursday night, and the Raptors’ ceiling for the remainder of the season (28:42). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

Do the Leafs Need Another Goalie? w/ Nick Kypreos: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, who discusses the Leafs’ loss in Edmonton, Sheldon Keefe's search for the right line combinations, his first impressions of Jake McCabe, if the Leafs need to shop for another goalie, Jonathan Quick as a possible trade target, and Auston Matthews’ recent inconsistency. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the vibe down at Blue Jays camp in Dunedin, James Click’s hiring and his role in the front office, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging start to the spring, and Alejandro Kirk’s withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic (26:57). 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Will the NHL Expand Video Replay? w/ Jeff Marek: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the NHL GM Meetings, the possibility of expanding video review, what Gary Bettman might discuss at his media availability on Wednesday, and the ongoing bidding process for the Ottawa Senators. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about the Raptors’ franchise-record first quarter on Tuesday night, Jakob Poeltl’s disruptive presence on the defensive end, Gary Trent Jr.’s struggles since moving to the bench, Pascal Siakam’s regression over the past few weeks, and his latest profile piece on Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu (22:40). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

46 min listen

Toronto Sports Oscars + Marner’s Selke Case w/ Frank Seravalli: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss Jakob Chychrun’s unique “ancestral” diet, the lack of drama in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Philadelphia Flyers’ GM change, Daniel Briere’s chances of securing the full-time GM job, Mitch Marner’s Selke case, and lingering concerns about the Oilers’ supporting cast. Later, in the spirit of the Oscars, Ailish and Justin present their own "Toronto Sports Oscars", featuring a multitude of categories including Best Picture, Best Drama, and Best Actor (26:31). 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. by The FAN Pregame

45 min listen

Schenn's Debut, Leafs Deadline Pulse, and Bruins Get Busy: Happy deadline day! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Flames, Luke Schenn’s debut, first impressions of Erik Gustafsson, and if the Leafs need to make another move ahead of today’s 3 pm ET deadline. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Bruins’ acquisition of Tyler Bertuzzi, David Pastrnak signing an eight-year extension to remain in Boston, and the Raptors’ rough loss in Washington. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:05). 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Is Keefe Overtinkering? + WBC Euphoria w/ Jon Morosi: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ lack of urgency against a motivated Islanders team, Sheldon Keefe constantly throwing his lines into a blender, John Tavares’ latest return to Long Island, and who is the best fit to play alongside Tavares on the Leafs’ second line. Later, Jon Morosi - friend of the show - checks in from Miami to discuss Japan’s win over the United States in the WBC Final, the iconic Ohtani vs. Trout at-bat to end the game, what this championship means for Japanese baseball, and the strong buy-in from star players to participate in the WBC (26:31). 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. by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

VanVleet Doubles Down + McDavid vs. Matthews: Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Fred VanVleet being fined for his comments from Wednesday, Marcus Smart throwing his support behind VanVleet, and if the NBA has an officiating problem. Then, with the Leafs hosting the Oilers on Saturday night, Ailish and Justin chat about the latest installment of McDavid vs. Matthews. They also pose the following question: is Connor McDavid currently the most dominant athlete in pro sports? Afterwards, we continue our review of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries with a breakdown of episodes 3 and 4. Finally, Ailish closes out the hour with her daily edition of the A-List (44:54)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

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World Series Primer – 2 Teams 2 Different Builds

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