Former Mets GM and TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins us to chat about Shane Bieber opting in to return to the Jays, why Bieber is a bargain at 16 million, how aggressive will the Jays be in their pursuit of Scherzer and Bassitt, why Bo Bichette will go to the highest bidder, who are some potential targets for the 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

Phillips on Bieber returning to the Jays, how much will Bichette demand in free agency & potential targets for the Jays

Join Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo for the final hour of First Up! The guys kick off the hour by welcoming WGR 550 host Mike Schopp to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff outlook. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the top the stories from around the NHL before closing out the show with their best bets, powered by FanDuel.

First Up - December 30th, 2025 - Hour 4

WGR 550 Host Mike Schopp joins First Up to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff prospects. Schopp shares his thoughts on how the Sabres have been able to turnaround their season during a 9-game winning streak, whether the Bills are built to make a deep postseason run, how an early playoff exit might affect Sean McDermott’s future and more.

WGR 550 Host Mike Schopp joins First Up to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff prospects. Schopp shares his thoughts on how the Sabres have been able to turnaround their season during a 9-game winning streak, whether the Bills are built to make a deep postseason run, how an early playoff exit might affect Sean McDermott&rsquo;s future and more.

Schopp on whether Bills are built for deep playoff run, Sabres remaining red-hot and more

Join Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo for the third hour of First Up! The guys bring you another edition of Hate Your Take before announcing the winner of the Monday Night Jackpot contest! Aaron and Carlo then close out the hour by welcoming TSN Hockey Insider 

Phillips on Bieber returning to the Jays, how much will Bichette demand in free agency & potential targets for the Jays

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