Brent and Daniele get back into baseball and the Blue Jays to start off the final hour. Sportsnet’s MLB Insider Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the guys (2:05) to give his thoughts on what the Jays could look to do at the deadline to make a push for a division title, which teams will be sellers, and the challenge of finding available quality starting pitchers. They also touch on if there are any untouchable players in Toronto’s prospect pool when it comes to a trade. D&B are then joined by USA Today Sports baseball writer, Gabe Lacques (26:13). Gabe shares his opinion on the Red Sox’s chances of making a big push in the East, if we could see a surprise team emerge willing to move players for prospects, and which under-the-radar teams could be poised to take the next step.

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Brent and Daniele reset for the second hour and get right into the Blue Jays' outlook coming out of the All-Star break. They talk about the upcoming stretch of above-.500 opponents for the Jays and how crucial it will be for them to perform. D&B then get into their biggest storylines of the second half, mainly, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will go on a power heater, how the return of players from injury could impact playing time across the Jays, and how Toronto can keep their starting pitching rotation fresh. Sportsnet golf reporter Adam Stanley joins the show (27:40) to break down the first two days of The Open from Royal Portrush. The guys get into the uniqueness of the tournament, the difference in how the course has played between rounds 1 & 2, and Tyrrell Hatton’s chances of capturing his first major. They wrap up with a preview of what we could see from Rory McIlroy heading into the weekend.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off this Friday edition of the FAN Morning Show diving into the Maple Leafs and their trade for Dakota Joshua. The guys focus on the physical impact Joshua can bring and where he fits within the team. They also get into what other moves the team could look to make, specifically how they plan to round out the rest of the bottom six and if we could see Easton Cowan join the team. D&B then chat about the ongoing Open from Royal Portrush and Brian Harman’s second round performance. They wrap up the hour giving their thoughts on Damian Lillard’s return to Portland and what it means for his legacy.

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In the final hour, Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox joins Brent and Daniele to get into the NHL offseason. They take a look at what possible offseason moves the Leafs could still make, the rumours surrounding Quinn Hughes teaming up with his brothers, and whether the Flames should listen to trade offers for Nazem Kadri. National Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff (23:33) then joins D&B for the final segment of the hour. The guys hit on McGriff’s experience acting as hitting coach for the AL team in the Futures Game, the Jays’ prospect pool, and what he looks for in a batter’s approach at the plate.

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Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour talking about Gavin McKenna’s commitment to play with the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2026. The hosts focus on the changing landscape of junior hockey due to the partnership between the CHL and NCAA, the draw of NIL money, and how more players could choose to go the NCAA route moving forward. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (23:30) joins the show to give his thoughts on this past week’s MLB All-Star festivities, the talk surrounding a possible league salary cap, and how the league can optimize their contracts.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the morning with a look at the recently released schedule for the 2025-26 NHL season. They give their thoughts on the league having the Florida Panthers raise their banner at 5pm on a Tuesday, before focusing on the scheduling of Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and why the league should have treated it as a marquee matchup. D&B dig deeper into the Leafs' schedule and discuss their concerns with the number of back-to-backs the team has. Later on, they chat about Joel Embiid’s new ESPN feature and give their thoughts on his comments addressing the narratives surrounding his playoff production and health. D&B wrap up with a ‘Golf Report’, as the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush gets underway.

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Brent and Daniele hit the final hour with some Maple Leafs offseason talk. The hosts welcome on Gord Stellick, former General Manager turned analyst, to look at the moves Toronto has made so far, the ceiling of this group, and what to make of their player and asset management. They also take some time to discuss Mitch Marner’s move to Vegas and Easton Cowan's expectations for heading into next year. Later on, Tim Britton (26:00), senior writer at The Athletic, gives his thoughts following the MLB All-Star festivities in Atlanta. Tim chats about the state of baseball right now, the quickly approaching trade deadline, integrating the ABS system, and how necessary a salary cap is. They close with some of the marquee names available at the deadline and some specific targets the Jays should be looking at to bolster their pitching staff.

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Daniele and Brent roll into the second hour continuing to discuss the future of MLB and their expiring CBA. The hosts weigh in on the possibility of expansion in the MLB, how it could potentially affect the rest of the league, and the financial incentives surrounding it. The duo then turn their attention to golf with The Open at Royal Portrush set to begin Thursday. B&D share their thoughts on Scottie Scheffler’s recent rant questioning life and the fulfillment of winning. Joe House (28:00), host of the Fairway Rollin' podcast at The Ringer, joins the boys to help tee up the last major of the year. The trio talk about Scheffler's stardom and consistency on the course, before diving into the uniqueness of The Open and who they like in the field this weekend.

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