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Jays Roster Moves: Schneider, Macko Up

We haven’t hit the daily roster moves frequency that Alex Anthopoulos gave us, but we are making moves lately. Corbin pitched Tuesday and it didn’t go well, 2.1 innings, 7 hits, 4 earned, 3 strikeouts. His ERA has jumped to 5.51. It was 3.65 at the end of May. Had to figure something was going […]

Kevin Gausman’s No-Trade Clause

As the Blue Jays continue to trend toward selling, there’ll be an increased focus on some of their short-term veterans — rentals in particular. Right-hander Kevin Gausman stands as one of the most prominent names who could be shipped out if Toronto does sell, recent struggles notwithstanding. Gausman’s five-year $110MM contract, which expires at season’s […]

How much better is the Maple Leafs’ defense? [2026 Offseason Review, Part 3]

As is always the case, the defense market was extremely difficult this NHL offseason. Teams rarely let quality defensemen go, and when they do, the acquisition costs are exorbitant. There were a number of defensemen traded who, to varying degrees, would have helped the Maple Leafs. But in most cases, the prices were difficult to […] The post How much better is the Maple Leafs’ defense? [2026 Offseason Review, Part 3] appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Around the NHL: Senators GM anticipated Tkachuk wanting out, Robertson reflects on new deal with Stars

Welcome to a summer edition of Around the NHL. The news cycle may have crawled to a standstill, but there are a few interesting developments to keep you updated, as league executives are largely recharging at the cottage. Senators GM Steve Staios anticipated Brady Tkachuk wanting out Brady Tkachuk demanded a trade to the Florida…

Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris on Maple Leafs: ‘He was never protected by his organization’

It’s been a year since Mitch Marner demanded a sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, and for many in the Toronto Maple Leafs ecosystem, he’s out of sight, out of mind. Marner returned against the Maple Leafs to a large chorus of boos, mixed in with some cheers, after leaving the organization under largely acrimonious…

Morning Skate: Resale

Welcome to another edition of the Morning Skate, folks! We’re in mid-late-July, and the humidity has broken a bit in the Boston area, so get out there and enjoy the sun. February will be here before you know it. Price conversation When the Bruins announced their 2026-2027 schedule last week, two dates stood out among […]

Thursday Morning Fly By: Sounding off

*Since he got his contract extension signed, it’s been all Trevor Zegras talk all over the place. Understandably, of course, as he’s a huge contributor to this team and it’s great to see him locked down with some term, and to have all of that done with basically zero drama. Which is, to say the least, a change of pace from his previous contract negotiations. [ BSH ] *There’s been a lot of maturing in his game that we’ve seen already, and it’s been a real treat to watch the player and role...

Trade Deadline Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays

One year after coming up a few inches short of a championship, the Blue Jays find themselves at the bottom of the AL East. They’re a season-worst nine games under .500 after dropping six of their first eight coming out of the All-Star Break. Only the Angels, A’s and Royals are below them in the […]

Another Game, Another Loss

Rays 4 Blue Jays 2 Well, we scored two runs. For a moment, it looked like we could have big first inning. With one out (an Ernie Clement strikeout), Nathan Lukes walked and Vladimir Guerrero doubled high off the wall in right center. A few feet left and it would have been a home run […]

We call that a winning streak: Rays 4, Blue Jays 2

The Rays might cruise to an American League East title if they were to play all of their remaining games north of the border. Wednesday’s 4-2 victory was the team’s third straight in Toronto, and the team is now 5-1 on the season at Rogers Centre. Griffin Jax took the bump for the Rays, looking […]

Beloved Short Track Employee Passes Away After Horrific Flagstand Accident

On most race nights, fans are watching the battle on the track. Very few look up at the flagstand unless a caution comes out. But at Flamboro Speedway, everyone knew who was standing there. For more than 40 years, Doug MacLean became as much a part of the speedway as the racing itself, first as […] The post Beloved Short Track Employee Passes Away After Horrific Flagstand Accident appeared first on EssentiallySports .