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All Our Yesterdays: Giants-Blue Jays Series Preview

I just can’t wait until the end of the season to do the final analysis of the San Francisco Giants/Farhan Zaidi opting not to sign Kevin Gausman to an extension after the 2021 season. With the trade deadline less than a month away now and Robbie Ray almost certainly on the move, it’s begging to […]

Ryan Tverberg signs one-year deal with the Maple Leafs after Calder Cup success

Two weeks after helping the Toronto Marlies win a Calder Cup championship, Ryan Tverberg signed a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. As per PuckPedia, it’s a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level, with a guaranteed salary of $350,000 for the 24-year-old. A seventh-round selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, the […] The post Ryan Tverberg signs one-year deal with the Maple Leafs after Calder Cup success appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

What makes new Maple Leaf prospect Brody Pepoy a worthwhile sixth-round gamble

It’s been a whirlwind year for Brody Pepoy. The Michigan native capitalized on the new NCAA eligibility rules to sign with Saginaw as a free agent out of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA program a year ago. After a solid season in an offensive support role with the Spirit as an OHL rookie, he is […] The post What makes new Maple Leaf prospect Brody Pepoy a worthwhile sixth-round gamble appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Friedman: Maple Leafs still hopeful to add another difference-maker

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eager to add another difference-maker to their lineup at some point, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.  ”I think Toronto is still hopeful to add another difference maker. Now it may not be now, it may be later, but I think that’s what they’re considering,” he said during Monday’s edition…

Rogers purchases Kilmer Sports’ share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

The Toronto Maple Leafs have formally solidified their new ownership as Rogers announced on Monday that they will gain full control of their parent company, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). In a press release, Rogers stated they had signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in MLSE from Kilmer Sports Inc….

Kawhi Leonard changes agents, set to begin extension talks with Raptors

Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Raptors is not yet official, but he’s already getting ready for what could be the final major contract of his NBA career. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports to represent him in upcoming extension talks with Toronto. Charania reported that negotiations are expected […] The post Kawhi Leonard changes agents, set to begin extension talks with Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Rogers Completes Toronto Sports Empire With $3.1B MLSE Purchase

Rogers Communications has reached an agreement with Kilmer Sports to buy the remaining 25% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the NHL’s Maple Leafs, NBA’s Raptors and MLS’ Toronto FC. Rogers is paying CAD $4.35 billion ($3.06 billion based on current exchange rates). The transaction, which is expected to close in the […]

Kawhi Leonard Changes Agent; Extension Talks To Begin Soon

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to the Raptors isn’t official yet, but he’s already making preparations for his next contract. Sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania that Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports to handle extension negotiations, which are expected to start within the next few days. Charania notes that Gaines has served as Leonard’s business […]

5 things to expect from this Summer League Roster

Las Vegas Summer League is only days away and suspense is starting to build as rosters, schedules, and media continues to be released.  The Raptors first game will be against Boston this Friday at 9pm ET. Leading up to this, let’s take a look at five outcomes we’d like to see from this year’s roster: […]

Is There a Path Back to the Blue Jays For Bo Bichette?

This past offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays made headlines as one of the biggest winners in free agency, enticing star players like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto to come north of the border. However, they also saw some of their best performers in 2025 sign with different organizations in the same offseason. Players like Chris […] The post Is There a Path Back to the Blue Jays For Bo Bichette? appeared first on Just Baseball .

Monday BP: What’s on deck this week?

Good morning, baseball fans! A new week of San Francisco Giants baseball is upon us, so it’s time to see what’s on deck. First up, the Giants welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series. After that, because we weren’t already sick of playing them, the Rockies come to […]

Morning Skate: Movement

Welcome to a new week, folks! We’ve reached the first full week of July, and while we had plenty of summer weather in Boston this past weekend, we actually have a respite from the 95-degree heat today, so…enjoy the outdoors. The NHL’s Summer of Chaos continued late last week and through the weekend, with signings, […]

Tinus Luc Koblar draws parallel between World Championship experience and Norway’s World Cup run

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar is taking in his second development camp fresh off of an impressive performance at the 2026 IIHF World Championships. The Maple Leafs’ second round pick, who was born in Slovenia and raised in Norway, was relatively unknown when the team selected him in 64th overall in the 2025…

NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, depth chart, Jazz

Raptors Kawhi Leonard‘s return has made the Raptors matter again. That’s essentially how Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun framed the blockbuster reunion, noting that Toronto is back in the NBA conversation in a way it hasn’t been since Leonard led the franchise to the 2019 championship. And really, that’s the point. The Raptors were […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, depth chart, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Blue Jays Release Josh Fleming, Justin Topa

The Blue Jays have released lefty Josh Fleming and right-hander Justin Topa from their respective minor league deals, according to their minor league transactions logs. Both were pitching for Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Fleming ended 2025 in the Mariners organization and signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays in February. The team […]

Scoreless In Seattle, Again

Blue Jays 0 Mariners 4 So…..for the second game in a row, we didn’t score. Today, three hits, one extra base hit (Vlad’s double), with singles from Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement. And we had two walks. Surprisingly, only six strikeouts, but a lot of soft contact. We had one hard hit ball, Vlad’s double […]

47-44: Chart

Mariners 4, Blue Jays 0 Cool side of the pillow: Emerson Hancock, .33 WPA Hot side of the fridge: Colt Emerson, -.05 WPA Game thread comment of the day: Same, bestie