Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Ailish to discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s woes, the additions of Anthony Bass and Zach Pop to the bullpen, and Ross Atkins’ job security. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (32:04). 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.
Aug 09, 2022•49 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ loss to the Orioles on Monday, Yusei Kikuchi’s continued struggles, the Jays’ lack of organizational pitching depth, and the team failing to add more rotation help at the trade deadline. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Kevin Durant reportedly presenting Nets owner Joe Tsai with an ultimatum. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (37:07)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necess...
Aug 09, 2022•51 min
Carly Agro, courtside reporter for Sportsnet at the National Bank Open, joins Ailish to discuss the buzz surrounding this year’s tournament, Bianca Andreescu’s tumultuous journey since winning the 2019 US Open, the Williams sisters being in Toronto, and Leylah Fernandez’s return from injury. Afterwards, Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and prospects writer for The Athletic, stops by to chat about the Maple Leafs’ 2022 draft picks, the tenor surrounding this summer’s World Juniors tournament, and Connor ...
Aug 08, 2022•48 min
Chris Colabello discusses the challenges of making adjustments as a big league hitter, his experience being a part of the Jays’ potent 2015 offence, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s importance to the current Blue Jays lineup, and the special atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during Toronto’s 2015 playoff run. Later, Blake joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew previews the betting lines for Day 1 of the National Bank Open and tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game. They...
Aug 08, 2022•48 min
Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the overturned call at the plate on Sunday, early impressions of Whit Merrifield, George Springer’s durability concerns, and Mitch White’s debut over the weekend. Then, Peter Galindo, soccer writer for Sportsnet, weighs in on Toronto FC’s 4-3 win over Nashville on Saturday and Richie Laryea’s return to the club (27:16). Later, Jesse Levine, former ATP pro and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in from Montreal to disc...
Aug 08, 2022•51 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss Whit Merrifield’s controversial play at the plate against the Twins on Sunday, Rocco Baldelli’s viral outburst, George Springer and Tim Mayza landing on the IL, and Bo Bichette’s big weekend after being moved into the five hole. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:57)! 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 & Medi...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min
Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper joins Ailish to discuss Whit Merrifield’s fit in the Blue Jays’ lineup, his experience being apart of the 2015 Blue Jays when they added David Price and Troy Tulowitzki at the trade deadline, and Bo Bichette being moved into the fifth spot last night. Afterwards, The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke stops by to chat about Toronto FC’s signing of Richie Laryea, early returns on Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, and the Leafs’ complicated salary cap sit...
Aug 05, 2022•48 min
Ben Shulman, co-host of the Locked On Blue Jays podcast, stops by to discuss his first impressions of Whit Merrifield, Mitch White’s value to the Jays’ rotation, and Bo Bichette dropping down in the batting order. Later, Blake joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up tonight’s Blue Jays-Twins game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:11). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...
Aug 05, 2022•50 min
Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Jonathan Huberdeau’s long-term deal with Calgary, the market for Nazem Kadri, and Rasmus Sandin’s lingering contract situation. Then, Sportsnet golf analyst Adam Stanley stops by to chat about the contingent of LIV golfers currently suing the PGA Tour (26:46). Later, Mike Morreale, Commissioner of the CEBL, checks in to chat about the league’s upcoming championship weekend and the continued growth of the...
Aug 05, 2022•49 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Blue Jays’ win over the Twins, Whit Merrifield’s debut, and Bo Bichette being moved into the five hole. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Jonathan Huberdeau’s eight-year contract extension with the Flames. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:02)! 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 & Med...
Aug 05, 2022•50 min
Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, joins Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays’ acquisitions at the trade deadline, the team being protective of their top three prospects, how the Jays currently stack up against their AL foes, and John Schneider’s aggressive managerial style. Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network analyst and analytics expert, stops by to chat about the return of NFL pre-season football, expectations for the Bills this season, and the league's decision to appeal Deshaun Watson’s six-g...
Aug 04, 2022•49 min
Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer for Sportsnet, checks in from Minnesota to discuss the Blue Jays’ dealings at the trade deadline, the organization’s lack of depth in their farm system, and George Springer’s lingering injury issues. Afterwards, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew chats about the return of pre-season football tonight and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are ...
Aug 04, 2022•47 min
Bo Porter, former MLB manager and current MLB Network analyst, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays’ acquisitions at the deadline, the evolving role of a manager in today’s era of MLB, and his experience managing George Springer in Houston. DeMarre Carroll, former NBA forward and new Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, discusses his foray into coaching and his time with the Raptors (24:45). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...
Aug 04, 2022•48 min
JD and Ailish discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s outing on Wednesday, Ross Stripling landing on the IL with a glute injury, Mitch White being thrust into the rotation, and Ross Atkins’ comments yesterday on Tim and Friends. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (26:20)! 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.
Aug 04, 2022•52 min
Ailish opens the hour by paying homage to the life and legacy of iconic baseball broadcaster Vin Scully. Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays being outbid by the Yankees for Frankie Montas, the team’s shrewd additions to the bullpen, why the organization was reluctant to part with any of their top three prospects, and the vibe around the clubhouse yesterday in the hours leading up to the deadline. Conor Orr, NFL writer for Sports Illustrated, checks in to chat...
Aug 03, 2022•49 min
Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to discuss his grade for the Blue Jays' deadline moves, the organization’s lack of prospect depth, why Toronto wasn’t in a position to make a deal for Juan Soto, and Whit Merrifield’s fit on this roster. Afterwards, Blake Murphy joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for today’s Blue Jays-Rays game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (27:26). The views and opinions expre...
Aug 03, 2022•49 min
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 t...
Aug 03, 2022•49 min
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.
Aug 03, 2022•50 min
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...
Aug 02, 2022•49 min
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 ...
Aug 02, 2022•47 min
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 elb...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min
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.
Aug 02, 2022•51 min
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 play...
Jul 29, 2022•49 min
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 & ...
Jul 29, 2022•48 min
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 deadl...
Jul 29, 2022•49 min
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.
Jul 29, 2022•52 min
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 ...
Jul 28, 2022•49 min
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 express...
Jul 28, 2022•48 min
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 de...
Jul 28, 2022•51 min
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...
Jul 28, 2022•50 min
