TSN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips joins us to chat about Brandon Valenzuela’s role upon Alejandro Kirk’s return, the Blue Jays’ injured pitchers nearing returns, the reasoning behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s struggles at the plate 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.

<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.</p>
<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">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.</p>

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Phillips on Valenzuela’s breakout, status of Jays’ injured pitchers, Guerrero Jr’s struggles and more.

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by OneSoccer Vice President of Media & Content, Soccer Analyst & Broadcaster Kristian Jack to discuss the injury status of Moise Bombito, how several injuries should affect the expectations for Team Canada, Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, his dark horse to win the World Cup and more! We are joined by Blue Jays legend Joe Carter to discuss the 17th Annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament, his vision for the tournament, and his take on the Blue Jays’ performance through 66 games! The guys debate whether the Matthew Knies trade that almost happened would be a good move ultimately for the Leafs, The guys play Winners of the Weekend and more!

First Up - June 8th, 2026 - Hour 3 

Toronto Blue Jays Legend Joe Carter on the 17th Annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament, his vision for the tournament, and his take on the Blue Jays’ performance through 66 games!

Carter on his 17th Annual Classic Golf Tournament and the Jays’ performance through 66 games.

VP of Media & Content, Soccer Analyst and Broadcaster Kristian Jack on the injury status of Moise Bombito, how several injuries should affect the expectations for Team Canada, Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, his dark horse to win the World Cup and more!

Phillips on Valenzuela’s breakout, status of Jays’ injured pitchers, Guerrero Jr’s struggles and more.

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