Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar joins the guys to break down his post-playing career to date, what it's like for pitchers, catchers, and other position players during spring training, and which Jays players are poised to take a big step this season, especially in the absence of Anthony Santander. 

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

Pillar on his post-playing career, what goes on during spring training, and which Jays play a key role this season

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar to chat Blue Jays spring training, the players that play key roles for the team this season, and his post-playing career to date. The guys wrap things up with Best Bets.

First Up - February 13th, 2026 - Hour 4

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Cameron Gaunce to discuss the high level of Olympic hockey that’s been displayed so far, the pride that is held from the Italian national hockey team to perform well, and what sport he’d like to compete in if not for hockey, and we call the winner from our Go Inside The Ropes At the Players Contest live!

First Up - February 13th, 2026 - Hour 3

TSN Hockey Analyst Cameron Gaunce joins the guys to discuss the high level of Olympic hockey that’s been displayed so far, the pride that is held from the Italian national hockey team to perform well, and what sport he’d like to compete in if not for hockey. 

Gaunce on the high level of Olympic hockey competition, the national pride from the Italian men's hockey club, and the Olympic sport he's most excited about watching 

Pillar on his post-playing career, what goes on during spring training, and which Jays play a key role this season

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