# Jays Stretch Run Puzzle Pieces w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Kawhi Winners and Losers

An episode of [The JD Bunkis Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1645602129), 8 Sep 2026, 49 min.

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JD returns from vacation and shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' continued chase for a postseason berth, before discussing the punishment handed down by the NBA down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Then, JD is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (16:01) to react to Toronto's let-down performance in their series opener against the Athletics, how John Schneider will manage the starting rotation down the stretch, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tinkering with his batting mechanics, and the case for Brett Bateman providing more impact on the Blue Jays than Kevin Gausman could have to end 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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