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JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to preview the Blue Jays series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh and the excitement of seeing Paul Skenes make his first career start against Toronto (00:00). The guys discuss the Jays' position as a favourite in the American League to reach the World Series, the depth of competition in the AL once the playoffs begin, what would constitute a disappointing end to the 2025 season, and the expectations for the rotation with Shane Bieber's debut looming. Later, JD and Ben get into the reports that the Diamondbacks could be looking to move All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, and Rob Manfred's comments on possible MLB expansion (41:42).

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.

Jays Rising Expectations + Big Rotation Questions w/ Ben Ennis

JD opens with thoughts on the Blue Jays' loss to the Cubs at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, the importance of winning Thursday's series finale, and the recent performance of the starting rotation (00:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith joins to chat more about pitching, the expectations for Shane Bieber when he gets back to the big leagues, and the excitement around Trey Yesavage making his first Triple-A start (9:18). Later, former MLB All-Star, Andrew Miller, jumps on with JD to chat about his famous outings against the Blue Jays, the development of the game and how it's viewed, and the ongoing youth movement amongst the players, before getting into his work with the MLBPA, the continuing CBA negotiations and the changes that could come after next season (20:01).
 

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.

Andrew Miller on the State of Baseball + Jays Rotation Questions w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD starts with the Blue Jays following another victory, along with his feelings on the front office returning after Mark Shapiro's comments to the media (00:00). Dakota Joshua, newly acquired Maple Leafs' forward, joins the show to chat about his path to the NHL through the NCAA system, the changing landscape in junior hockey, the challenges of his 2024-25 season, the excitement of coming to Toronto and joining the Leafs, and what the fans can expect from his game (5:31). Later, JD continues his thoughts on the Blue Jays and looks forward to what the future looks like for management and the core group, before breaking down Kyle Dubas' interview on the Cam & Strick Podcast (33:42).

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.

Dakota Joshua Looks Back to Move Forward With the Leafs + the Two Presidents and the Varland Test

JD opens with his thoughts on preseason action, and his change of heart when it comes to paying attention to exhibition games (00:00). Lance Lynn, 13-year Major League pitcher, joins the show to chat about his retirement, the changing role of starting pitchers and managers in the MLB, his experience moving between three teams within a year, before touching on the Yankees' struggles, the depth of the Blue Jays' starting rotation, and the legacy of his former teammate, Albert Pujols (5:55). Later, JD breaks down the latest update for the Ottawa Senators' future downtown arena project (46:52).

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.

Lance Lynn on Pitching Under Pressure, the State of Pitching and Deep Rotations + the Preseason Is for Freaks

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the Blue Jays salvaging their series in Los Angeles (00:00). They touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch numbers following his game-tying home run in the eighth inning, Jeff Hoffman's struggles to find the strike zone after a week-long hiatus, the looming decision on Shane Bieber joining the starting rotation, and question whether or not the front office should have made one more deal at the deadline. Later, JD and Ben get into their thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, before debating what should happen with Shane Bieber over the next few weeks (33:42).

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.

Clutch Vladdy + a Jays Measuring Stick Weekend w/ Ben Ennis

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to recap his time at the National Bank Open semi-finals, before attempting to rank the most athletic sports across the world. Then, the guys get into their takeaways from the historic Blue Jays series against the Rockies, including the continued depth down the lineup, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting to find his power stroke since the All-Star break (00:00). Later, JD and Ben shift their attention to the Blue Jays pitching staff as they start to project who should be a part of a potential playoff rotation, what goes into that decision for the Jays' coaching staff, and whether or not Eric Lauer has earned himself a spot with his performance this season (31:31). 

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.

What the Jays Can Take From the Rockies Series, Deciding Who Starts in the Playoffs + the Greatest Athlete w/ Ben Ennis

JD tempers his excitement around the Blue Jays following back-to-back dominant victories over the Rockies in Colorado, and breaks down the latest in the AL East with the Red Sox and Yankees continuing to move in different directions (00:00). 15-year MLB pitcher, Adam Ottavino, joins the show to chat about his career, changes in technology in baseball over the years, and the importance of comradery on a baseball team, before diving into the Yankees' struggles, coming back from Tommy John surgery, how it relates to new Blue Jay Shane Bieber, and his experiences playing with current Blue Jays Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and George Springer (6:34). Later, JD expresses that he's ready for football season, touching on the premiere of the Bills' season of Hard Knocks, as well as some training camp news (43:46).

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 affiliates.

Adam Ottavino on the AL East, Jays Connections and the Evolving Clubhouse

JD starts the week with thoughts on the Blue Jays' dominant victory over the Rockies after losing the previous series to the Royals, and the Yankees' struggles as they attempt to make up ground on Toronto, before getting into the recent heroics of Bo Bichette (00:00). Jim Bowden, MLB insider and former GM, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' moves at the trade deadline, notably the Shane Bieber acquisition from the Guardians, how the Jays should approach the rotation with the emergence of Eric Lauer, the additions to the bullpen, the question of whether or not Bichette will re-sign in Toronto, and the front office's strategy to continue improving the farm system (7:51). Later, JD touches on the Maple Leafs settling with Nick Robertson on a one-year contract ahead of his arbitration hearing, and where the Leafs' bottom-six is headed next season (37:11).

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.

Jays Division Push, Bo and the Best Deadline Deals w/ Jim Bowden + Robertson... Again

JD shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays activity at the MLB Trade Deadline, and reflects on the players moved out and acquired by Toronto during a busy day in baseball (00:00). Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to break down yesterday's excitement, the Blue Jays' strategy at the deadline, other options that may have been on the table for Toronto, before diving into the specifics of the team's newest reliever Louis Varland and some of the other bigger transactions around the league (15:58). Later, JD reflects on the deadline and questions whether or not the Blue Jays truly did enough, and what could've been more exciting (48:04). 

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 affiliates.

Jays Deadline Grades + How the New Pieces Fit w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD is joined on MLB Trade Deadline day by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the importance of the Blue Jays' win over the Orioles as they salvage the series, and the expectations of the Jays front office to acquire another impact player (00:00). They dive into the options for the Blue Jays to improve their roster, the prospects that should or shouldn't be traded, their concerns with the current rotation of starting pitchers, and the top priority that is improving the bullpen. Then, JD and Ben react to the news that the Blue Jays have acquired 2021 Cy Young winner, Shane Bieber, from the Cleveland Guardians, who is in the middle of a rehab assignment as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery (38:31). 

 

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.

The Bieber Trade, Need Rankings and a Massive Jays Win w/ Ben Ennis

Brent Gunning, Co-Host of The FAN Morning and Golf Show, chats about The Masters (5:00). What would a Masters win mean to Rory McIlroy's legacy? What if McIlroy joined LIV? What's the post LIV vs. PGA reality? Plus, the tail end of Tiger Woods' career, bets for the weekend, and the other big stories at The Masters. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, breaks down the Maple Leafs' recent tinkering; what have we seen with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on different lines? How else can the Leafs experiment with the centre spot? How can Max Domi and the Leafs find a suitable deal in the off-season? What has Nick Robertson proved this season? And does home-ice matter to the Leafs? (50:00). 

 

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 & Media or any affiliates.

Should the Leafs Reunite Matthews and Marner? w/ James Mirtle + Masters Storylines That Matter w/ Brent Gunning

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