We start the second series of the season tonight. The Nationals are in town. Michael Soroka (who attended school with my youngest son) starts for the Nationals. He has spent the last several years battling injuries. The last time he pitched 100 innings was in 2019 (which was also the only time he had). I hope this year, after tonight, it all works out for him. Bowden Francis … [Read more...] about GameThread Game #5: Nationals @ Blue Jays
Report: Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy
According to baseball insider Mike Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is being suspended for 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy. ESPN’s Jeff Passan later confirmed the suspension, while the MLB released a statement shortly after saying he tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG). The suspension is … [Read more...] about Report: Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy
Max Domi is playing his best hockey at the most important time of the year: Leafs Morning Take
Following an ugly shootout loss in San Jose, the Leafs responded accordingly over the weekend in Southern California. First, they went into Los Angeles and beat a red-hot Kings squad 3-1. Then, they finished off the sweep of the back-to-back with a 3-2 win in Anaheim. Just like that, Toronto owns a three point lead for first in the Atlantic Division on the Florida Panthers and … [Read more...] about Max Domi is playing his best hockey at the most important time of the year: Leafs Morning Take
4 Reasons for Optimism & 3 Concerns as Maple Leafs Hit the Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season. With only eight games left and the playoffs just three weeks away, the team is… … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons for Optimism & 3 Concerns as Maple Leafs Hit the Playoffs
Raptors Picked Up Option On Rajakovic’s Contract For 2026/27 Season
The Raptors picked up their 2026/27 option on head coach Darko Rajakovic’s contract last summer, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Rajakovic is finished up his second season as the head coach. His bosses have now made a financial commitment to him for the next two seasons. Toronto began a major rebuild by dealing OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam during the 2023/24 season. … [Read more...] about Raptors Picked Up Option On Rajakovic’s Contract For 2026/27 Season