David Popkins may lean into Twins tenure to fix Blue Jays hitting woes
Former Minnesota Twins hitting coach David Popkins may need his own version of a Rally Sausage to save the struggling Toronto Blue Jays.
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Unexpected Raptors reunion could solve Toronto’s never-ending center problem
With Jonas Valanciunas now a free agent after being waived by the Nuggets, the Raptors have the perfect chance to fill their need for a backup center.
Who are the Maple Leafs’ ideal linemates for Gavin McKenna?
Trial and error will likely be the name of the game when it comes to building the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lines. There are some proven things that work on the lineup card. John Tavares works well with William Nylander. Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews will be a thing. Dakota Joshua and Teddy Blueger had career…
Thursday's FTB: Preseason schedule and Alfie faces the press
Last RFA re-signed.
Thursday Habs Headlines: Building more than a roster
Photo credit: Centre Bell by Ken Lund | flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0 Montreal Canadiens news and notes Derek Lalonde has been brought in as an assistant coach with news that Trevor Letowski is stepping back from his duties to be closer to his family. [ Sportsnet ] Alex Newhook is bringing some Habs friends to Newfoundland for his third annual golf fundraiser this August. [ VOCM ] Ivan Demidov’s contract extension reflects the Canadiens’ team-first culture. [ The Lead Sports Medi...
Bluebird Banter 2026 MLB Draft Preview Part 2
Yesterday, I went over the details of the draft and the Jays’ potential strategy. Today, a quick review of the farm, the shape of the draft class, and some names. The Farm Baseball America refreshed their farm system rankings the day before yesterday, in anticipation of the draft. They currently have the Jays 18th. Fangraphs […]
Daniel Alfredsson on his controversial decision to leave Ottawa to join the Leafs’ coaching staff: “I knew I had to move at some point… I’d have to earn my way and get experience”
New Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson discusses the process behind his decision to leave Ottawa and join their arch-rival’s coaching staff. Opening Statement from Daniel Alfredsson on joining the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff Alfredsson: Sorry, I couldn’t be there in person today. I am back home in Sweden. First of all, I want to […] The post Daniel Alfredsson on his controversial decision to leave Ottawa to join the Leafs’ coaching staff: “I knew I had to move at some point… I’d h...
Dylan Cease takes no-hit bid into 9th as Blue Jays crush Giants
Baseball has a funny way of sticking with you. Some plays, some moments, some games, some players, just latch onto certain segments of your brain and I’m not fit to diagnose why. I’ve consumed thousands and thousands of San Francisco Giants games in my life. Some through paper box scores, and others through digital ones; […]
Blue Jays Manager Explains Letting Dylan Cease Pitch Into 9th Inning After Losing No-Hitter
Dylan Cease's pitch count was rather high heading into the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants.
Raptors’ 7-foot-5 Summer League surprise could solve a real problem
The Raptors' center problems may have a solution brewing in 7-foot-5 shot-blocking machine Jamarion Sharp.
Leafs sign William Villeneuve to two-year extension
Villeneuve had 23 points in 24 playoff games for the Calder Cup-winning Toronto Marlies last season.
Cease Allows One Hit In 8 Innings, Jays Win
Blue Jays 10 Giants 0 What an amazing start by Dylan Cease. I wasn’t all for sending him back out for the eighth inning at 104 pitches. But Clease isn’t going to make a start in several days, with the All-Star break ahead (well, he might start the All-Star game). But in the eighth Daulton […]
Zach Collaros out vs. Toronto; Dru Brown to start
Quarterback Zach Collaros will not play in Week 6, while Dru Brown gets the start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Leafs re-sign Quillan, Tverberg, and Villeneuve
Summer business is done on Day 67 of the Chayka Era
Summer League could be the start of a breakout year for this Raptors guard
The Raptors' summer league team has created an incredible opportunity for Alijah Martin to make his case for a spot in the regular season rotation.
Maple Leafs sign William Villeneuve to 2-year extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they had signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a two-year extension. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it carries an AAV of $875K according to PuckPedia. 🖊️ We’ve signed forward Ryan Tverberg & forward Jacob Quillan to one-year contracts, while defenceman…
Father of Blue Jays pitcher dies while visiting family on team’s road trip
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher returned from bereavement leave on July 8, two days after he left the team. Speaking to reporters in San Francisco, where the Blue Jays are playing the Giants, he revealed that his father, Normand,…
Giants place Jonah Cox on the 10-Day IL, call up Jesús Rodríguez
The San Francisco Giants made a roster move on Wednesday, ahead of their series finale matinee against the Toronto Blue Jays. Shortly before first pitch, the team announced that center fielder Jonah Cox had been placed on the 10-Day Injured List, retroactive to July 6, with a left oblique strain. Taking his place on the […]
Blue Jays vs. Giants Game Thread
Well, let’s see if the magic of the toy dragon will work two days in a row. Please Jays score some runs. Feeling bad for Braydon Fisher and family losing his father. 65 is too young to die. Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS GIANTS Ernie Clement – 2B Heliot Ramos – LF Nathan Lukes – RF […]
7/8 Gamethread: Giants vs. Blue Jays
The San Francisco Giants wrap up this series against the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon at Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Logan Webb, who enters today’s game with a 3.66 ERA, 3.32 FIP, with 78 strikeouts to 24 walks in 93.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the […]
Berube positive about Oilers interview but process ‘dragged too long’
One of the Edmonton Oilers’ head coaching candidates during this recent cycle talked about his experience on a recent podcast. On Leafs Morning Take on Wednesday, they interviewed outgoing Toronto coach Craig Berube, who was an early candidate in Edmonton’s coaching search before they eventually decided to hire Mike Babcock. He said on The Leafs…
Springer Back In The Lineup
George Springer is back playing today and batting fourth, which is a choice. I don’t know, it likely better than him leading off. I know that we worry too much about batting order, because that’s one of the things we can easily see, judge. Lineups: Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS GIANTS Ernie Clement – 2B Heliot […]
Maple Leafs announce 2026 NHL preseason schedule featuring Canadiens, Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs have unveiled their 2026 NHL preseason schedule after a dramatic organizational reset following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. The team enters the new season with a rebuilt roster, new leadership, and higher expectations after missing the Stanley…
Maple Leafs’ Daniel Alfredsson expands on power play, relationship with Mats Sundin and more
Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson met with reporters over Zoom on Wednesday, to discuss his new appointment. Alfredsson joined Toronto’s coaching staff on Tuesday, where he will be joined by John Gruden and Brad Werenka. It was certainly a bit of a surprise, as Alfredsson is the greatest player in Ottawa’s history and…
Craig Berube opens up on the Leafs, his firing & his future: Leafs Morning Take
Let this sink in: Daniel Alfredsson is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We gave our quick thoughts on that before welcoming in Craig Berube to kick off the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take. Less than two months after being fired by the Maple Leafs, Berube stopped by for an in-depth conversation….
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