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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

AJ Pierzynski, MLB analyst and World Series champion, joins JD to talk about what the most important factors are early in the MLB season, if there's a chance Max Scherzer would open to pitching out of the bullpen, the importance of Alejandro Kirk, the best way to determine a catcher's playing time, and why ABS makes framing pitches even more important. 

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.

A.J. Pierzynski on the Kirk Hole and Jays Early Struggles

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about aging before debating Rory McIlroy's legacy, if he draws casual fans and his rivalry with Scottie Scheffler. Later, the duo discuss how they feel about the Blue Jays a few weeks into the season. 

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 Vibe Check + Rory vs. Scottie w/ Ben Ennis

JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, evaluate the Raptors season in relation to goals and expectations, the optics of making the playoffs versus the play-in, why playing the Cleveland Cavaliers are a more favourable matchup than the New York Knicks, and if they think Scottie Barnes should defend Donovan Mitchell. JD and Blake then get into their biggest wins and disappointments of the Raptors season.

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.

Raps Season Wrap + Playoff Preview w/ Blake Murphy

JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs odds in the draft lottery and what he's pessimistic about. Ben Nicholson-Smith (13:00), Sportsnet MLB insider, joins JD to break down about the Blue Jays slow start to the season. JD asks Ben about George Springer's injury timeline, how the Jays can temporarily fill the lead-off spot, and what if Max Scherzer continues to struggle. JD and Ben also discuss if they feel any different about the potential in the Blue Jays season, and Brandon Valenzuela's sudden importance. JD explains what he thinks was the biggest win for Rory McIlroy at The Masters. 

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 Lacking Leafs Plan, Rory's Other Win + Can the Jays Survive Their Injuries? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

Cliff Floyd, former MLB veteran and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to talk about the early pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the effects of not having a consistent clean-up hitter, when you really start to worry about a team's record, Addison Barger's expected leap, and dealing with having a target on your back. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 

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.

Things that Matter Early in a Season w/ Cliff Floyd

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers was a must-win, the fans complicated relationship with Jeff Hoffman, if Davis Schneider has gotten closer to an everyday player, if the extra time allotted to Shohei Ohtani during games is fair play, and thoughts on the looming MLB lockout. 

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.

Dodgers-Jays Takeaways, Early Season Pressure Points and Shohei Star Treatment w/ Ben Ennis

The Ringer's Joe House chats about the Raptors' season outlook, before diving into The Masters with JD. They discuss the looming effect of Tiger Woods' accident, if golf could deliberately distance itself from Woods, the most compelling narrative of the tournament, Rory McIlroy's chances to repeat as champion, and his favourite bet to make at Augusta. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 

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.

Masters Preview w/ Joe House

JD explains how he feels about the Blue Jays amidst their six-game losing streak. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, if there are front-running candidates for the Maple Leafs general manager job, Sunny Mehta's fit with Toronto, who the next Leafs head coach could be, James' reporting on Mike Gillis and what role Gillis views himself in, if there's any clarity about the Leafs hiring a president alongside a general manager, and Auston Matthews' level of involvement during the Leafs hiring process. JD ends the hour touching on a report stating the Chicago Bulls potential interest in Masai Ujiri. 

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.

Leafs Front Office Hunt w/ James Mirtle

Es Baraheni, co-host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD to explain why this offseason is one of the most important in Raptors franchise history. JD and Es talk about why the Raptors are facing a fork in the road, the viable routes to become a legit contender or make the roster younger, Darko Rajakovic's job security, and which kind of player could take the Raptors out of the middle. The show ends with 'What We Missed!'

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.

How Much Pressure Is on the Raptors Moving Forward? w/ Es Baraheni

JD reacts to the Blue Jays getting beat down 14-2 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet reporter, gets into the Blue Jays' long list of injuries. JD and Ben discuss Max Scherzer’s forearm tendinitis; when it became a cause for concern and how the Jays might strategize their sudden lack of pitching depth. Later, JD and Ben talk about the weight of expectation and the slow start to the season could spoil the goodwill from the fan base, Brandon Valenzuela’s chances of moving up the catcher depth chart, what the most optimistic signs have been, and how aggressive the Jays could get with roster movement. The hour ends with JD’s thoughts on the state of college basketball. 

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.

Blue Jays Hell Week w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD Bunkis starts the show spewing his boredom around the Blue Jays right now, and what they can do to change it. (00:01). Senior managing editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs new hire Brad Treliving, if the early feelings with Treliving are all too familiar, Shanahan still being the Geppetto in the front office, what other candidates Toronto may have missed out on, the real chance that the Leafs will run it back with Sheldon Keefe and the core four, and Auston Matthews' looming free-agency (06:43). JD then offers today's best bets, presented by Betano (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.

Treliving's Tasks, The Shanaplan & What's Next? w/ James Mirtle

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