Long time MLB catcher and Foul Territory analyst Erik Kratz joins us to chat about his new book the "Tao of the back catcher", what it was like to pitch as a position player, what his journey was like from star college player to career backup catcher, stories of his time with the Blue Jays and more! 

Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.

Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.
Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Kratz on his new book "The Tao of a Backup Catcher", what was life like for a backup catcher & memories of the 2014 Jays

The fourth hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo, as TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins the show to break down Kawhi Leonard's injury status and Allen Graves start to his NBA career. We replay TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger's discussion on Dylan Larkin and the Leafs this weekend before getting to FanDuel Best Bets. 

What is Kawhi's injury timeline? + Wrapping up a Halloween Special | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 4

TSN Football Insider joins to discuss some of the positive trends in the CFL this season, the possibility of expansion to Quebec City and what to expect from the Blue Bombers' run game this Saturday.

TSN Football Insider joins to discuss some of the positive trends in the CFL this season, the possibility of expansion to Quebec City and what to expect from the Blue Bombers' run game this Saturday.

Naylor on the positive scoring trends in the CFL, expansion talk to Quebec City and an East Division Semifinal preview

TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins the show to discuss the latest on Kawhi Leonard's injury, if the Raptors extend RJ Barrett at any point this season,  and Allen Graves' first campaign with the team. 

Kratz on his new book "The Tao of a Backup Catcher", what was life like for a backup catcher & memories of the 2014 Jays

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