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  • Kyper's Trade Board + Jays vs. Phillies Preview
    2025/06/03

    Ben and Brent go into the final hour of the show with a look at what's ahead for the 30 teams not in the Stanley Cup Finals. Which players could be considered targets in markets looking to improve? Sportsnet's own Nick Kypreos dives deeper into his Off-Season Trade Board 1.0, featuring a certain Maple Leaf defenseman with a no movement clause. To close the show, the morning pair tee up the Blue Jays’ series with the Phillies starting tonight at Rogers Centre with the man in the Sportsnet booth, Dan Shulman (25:53). The trio get into why this series will be a test for Toronto, as well as what decisions need to be made on the lineup.

    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.

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    47 分
  • Blue Jays Litmus Test + Moe’s Nmc
    2025/06/03

    Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays’ series against the Phillies, questioning if it’s a true measure of the team and a test for Game 1 starter Bowden Francis. They also analyze Morgan Rielly’s trade potential, considering GM Brad Treliving’s options and the pressure on Rielly. Lastly, they check in with Ryan Paul (27:56), tournament director of the RBC Canadian Open, ahead of the weekend at TPC Toronto.

    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.

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    49 分
  • Blue Jays Urgency in a Down A.L. Year
    2025/06/03

    Ben & Brent kick off the day by analyzing MLB's American League, focusing on the struggling A.L. East. With the Red Sox's latest loss, they ponder whether the Blue Jays should intensify their playoff efforts this season. They discuss Toronto's needs, potential trade offers for Bo, and other moves to make. The duo also touches on a third base coach's demotion, Steph Curry's aspirations in broadcasting after his playing career, and Max Homa's quest to qualify for the U.S. Open while carrying his own bag (28:29).

    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.

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    51 分
  • NHL Free Agent Market + Blue Jays
    2025/06/02

    Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NHL and welcome on hockey insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The trio start on the Stanley Cup rematch set to start Wednesday and discuss what’s different this time around, especially for Edmonton who is trying to knock off the defending champion Panthers who got the best of them last year. They also dive into NHL free agency looking at the two upcoming classes: who are the biggest names of this year and what to look forward to in 2026. They chat about some specific names including Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies. Next, the a.m. duo check in with former MLB catcher, now Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (27:54) of Sportsnet for his take on what impressed him the most of Toronto’s four-game sweep of the Athletics, Addison Barger’s weekend, and if the momentum of all of it can be carried forward.

    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.

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    46 分
  • Believing in Barger + Masai “Big Fish” Hunting
    2025/06/02

    Ben & Brent discuss Addison Barger’s emergence with the Blue Jays, debating his role in the lineup and when it’s appropriate to buy a player’s jersey. They also delve into the NBA offseason, highlighting Brian Windhorst’s report on the Raptors pursuing “big fish” players. Later, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (25:19) joins to assess the Jays’ season, the front office’s performance, and Bo Bichette's impending free agency.

    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.

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    50 分
  • Jays 4 Game Sweep of A’s Takeaways
    2025/06/02

    Ben & Brent kick off by praising the Blue Jays for sweeping the A’s, emphasizing the challenge of winning all four games. They highlight Addison Barger’s standout performance, along with other players who stepped up, and express hope for continued success against weaker teams. The discussion includes roster updates with Varsho and Santander on the IL and reflects on the Yankees’ former third starter in Jays’ camp. They also touch on the delayed NBA and NHL Finals and the aftermath of two eliminated teams, featuring the Stars coach’s odd remarks on his goaltender and the Knicks’ over-celebration of their second-round win over the Celtics (31:38).

    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.

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    50 分
  • Evaluating Players' DNA
    2025/05/30

    Ben and Brent dive deeper into Maple Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving's press conference yesterday and his claim that change is needed within the team’s DNA. The hosts welcome Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala for his assessment on what options are available to Toronto this offseason. The former NHL Director of Amateur Scouting tells some tales about evaluating hockey players coming into the draft and trying to identify if they have “it”. The founder of the Pro Hockey Group also talks about being in the boardroom of an organization when everything is on the table. To close out the week, B&B bring on MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (28:05) for a chat about "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays” (also the title of his new book). The trio talk about the team's explosion of offence at home last night after a dreadful road trip at the plate, before looking into who needs to step up for this lineup to take the next step and how close they are.

    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.

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    47 分
  • Treliving Takeaways + Blue Jays Banter
    2025/05/30

    Ben & Brent kick off their second hour reflecting on Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving’s end-of-season media address. They discuss key takeaways, including his plans for changing the team’s DNA, Auston Matthews’ injury, and contract talks with Mitch Marner. They then connect with Adnan Virk (26:24) from MLB Network to recap a rare Blue Jays game where they scored twelve runs. The trio analyzes the performance of star players and the challenging year for Santander, as well as the weak American League that might keep Toronto in the playoff race.

    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.

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    48 分