# Blue Jays' Tough Weekend + World Cup Takeaways

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Podcast: [The FAN Morning Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fan-morning-show-20384)
Published: 2026-06-15T13:02:25+00:00
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## Resource

In the final hour of Monday's show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Kevin Barker, former Major Leaguer and co-host of Blair and Barker. They discuss the Yankees series, fan concerns about the team's performance, lineup struggles, and the heavy reliance on the bullpen early in the season. Kevin also shares his thoughts on manager John Schneider after recent ejections. After the break, they chat with Mike Goodman (27:45), CBS Sports Soccer writer, about the World Cup, Canada’s opening match against Bosnia, and the importance of key players as the tournament progresses. They also discuss the impact of the expanded tournament format on group stage management. 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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