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10 hours ago

Former Blue Jay Jake Lamb retires

Selected 213th overall in the 2012 draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Seattle-born player spent parts of three seasons in the minor leagues before making his big league debut in 2014. Lamb only played 37 games, hitting four home runs in 133 plate appearances. The following season, Lamb played 107 games, hitting six home runs in 390 plate appearances. It wasn't until 2016 that he had an above-average season, hitting 29 home runs in 594 plate appearances in 151 games with the Diamondbacks.
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fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 days ago
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Easton Cowan's emergence, Craig Berube's questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health - Leafs Notebook

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1 week ago
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Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: "We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that... We possessed the puck more"

Maple Leafs gained confidence from a 7-2 win, showing improved puck possession, stronger defense, and increased secondary scoring.
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago
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Maple Leafs at the crossroads: Leaflets

Leafs need healthier star players and a substantially higher points percentage quickly; current defensive results, goal differential, and schedule make playoff qualification uncertain.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 days ago
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Easton Cowan's emergence, Craig Berube's questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health - Leafs Notebook

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1 week ago
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Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: "We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that... We possessed the puck more"

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fromJays Journal
22 hours ago

Blue Jays could be building a KBO pipeline of success after latest signing

Blue Jays signed KBO MVP Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal, potentially building a successful pipeline from the KBO.
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fromBlueJaysNation
21 hours ago

A healthy Yimi Garcia should be a huge part of the Blue Jays' bullpen in 2026

Yimi García can be the Blue Jays' best healthy reliever in 2026 and should be prioritized among internal bullpen options.
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fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

Maple Leafs' win against Hurricanes straight out of a Seinfeld episode

Toronto Maple Leafs' momentum is threatened by Joseph Woll's lower-body injury after a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
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fromEditor In Leaf
2 days ago

2 options for Leafs to replace Joseph Woll if out long-term

Toronto Maple Leafs face possible goaltending crisis as Joseph Woll's lower-body injury could force reliance on internal options or pursuit of external goaltenders.
#joseph-woll
#toronto-raptors
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fromBlueJaysNation
3 days ago
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With plenty of trade targets available, the Blue Jays have the prospect capital to pull off a blockbuster

fromBlueJaysNation
3 days ago
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With plenty of trade targets available, the Blue Jays have the prospect capital to pull off a blockbuster

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fromJays Journal
1 day ago

Blue Jays make a surprising move to clear a path for Edwin Diaz to join their bullpen

Yariel Rodriguez was removed from the Blue Jays' 40-man roster after clearing waivers and must earn a roster spot in Spring Training.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto remembers architect Frank Gehry as artist who left behind 'unique' spaces | CBC News

Gehry created a building that has moments where it is "quite conservative and elegant" but also moments where it is "quite flamboyant and over the top," he said. "Frank Gehry, while he's recognized as being an architect, really thought like an artist. He always looked at possibilities, always pushed the limits of materiality," Jost said. Gehry was a lot of fun, a "really great guy," and he "always approached every project as if it was his first project."
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC employee stabbed customer first at Dundas Station last week: Toronto police | CBC News

A TTC employee and a customer were stabbed during an altercation at Dundas Station; both hospitalized and two people charged with assault and weapon offences.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto man arrested for murder in connection to death of 84-year-old woman in house fire, police say | CBC News

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly setting a Toronto house fire that killed 84-year-old Giovanna Balestrieri on Nov. 15.
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fromTheLeafsNation
5 days ago
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Troy Stecher reflects on 1st goal with Leafs following win vs. Panthers: 'It feels nice when you get one'

fromTheLeafsNation
5 days ago
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Troy Stecher reflects on 1st goal with Leafs following win vs. Panthers: 'It feels nice when you get one'

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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Teen dead after fatal stabbing in Brampton: police | CBC News

An 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed during an altercation in a Brampton apartment building; police are reviewing footage and seeking witnesses.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Man charged in connection with pickup truck crash that left woman dead in Scarborough | CBC News

A 47-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged with dangerous operation causing the death of a 34-year-old woman following a Scarborough crash.
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fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

Troy Stecher's mobility and relentless drive have injected new life into Leafs' defence corps

Stecher's mobility, competitive drive, and puck-exit ability transformed him from stop-gap to likely permanent fixture on Toronto Maple Leafs defense.
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fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Offensive setbacks can't diminish Jamal Shead's vital role for the Raptors

Jamal Shead's defensive effort — including five first-half steals that tied a bench franchise mark — shifted momentum and mattered despite ongoing shooting struggles.
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fromRaptors Republic
4 days ago

Raptors 905 weekly preview: Can they remain undefeated?

The first game was a typical one we have seen from the 905 this season... dominant. A 130-102 victory over the Nets began the set, as it was centre Olivier Sarr's best game as a junior Raptor. The 26-year-old finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, a steal, a block, and a career-high seven assists in the victory. Alijah Martin and Jonathan Mogbo also put in shifts, as the former finished with a team-high 22 points, four assists, and three steals,
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fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

Maple Leafs' Nylander expands on working relationship with Berube, life without Mitch Marner

Nylander spoke about his relationship with his coach during an interview with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel, touching on how beneficial Berube has been in playing a simple game. "He's very easy to talk to," Nylander said. "It's like any coach. Sometimes you butt heads, and you get into it now and then. But that's different. That's the hockey part. But he's also just a regular person that you can talk to about whatever."
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fromRaptors Republic
5 days ago

Raptors film room: Scottie Barnes masterclass in clutch win over Portland Trail Blazers

Scottie Barnes anchored elite defense and led the Toronto Raptors to a narrow victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

Craig Berube praises Troy Stecher's confidence, chemistry with Jake McCabe

Stecher's speed, composure, and chemistry with McCabe have significantly improved Toronto's defense and puck movement, contributing to winning play and positive on-ice metrics.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Their sale is restricted to pharmacies. So why are nicotine pouches being illegally sold in stores? | CBC News

Outlawed high-dose, flavored nicotine pouches remain widely available in Canadian corner stores and online despite regulations limiting sales to pharmacies and approved products.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario couple joked about being brothers' jailers in text messages shown at murder trial | CBC News

In messages to her wife, Becky Hamber referred to herself as Officer Hamber and said one of the boys in her and Brandy Cooney's care was in Hamber Cooney prison. Those texts from Nov. 14, 2021, were one set of many shown at the women's first-degree murder trial Tuesday in the Milton, Ont., court. That was at least the second time, the women referred to themselves as jailers of two brothers they were trying to adopt,
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Mike Miller steps in as Toronto Argonauts head coach after Dinwiddie's exit | CBC Sports

Mike Miller is the next head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos promoted Miller on Tuesday after he spent four seasons as Toronto's quarterback coach. Miller succeeds Ryan Dinwiddie, who left the Argonauts in a surprise move to become head coach and general manager of the Ottawa Redblacks on Nov. 5. The 55-year-old Miller, from Pittsburgh, has extensive coaching experience, making stops in the NFL, CFL, XFL and Europe.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

A garbage truck driver was killed by their own vehicle in Scarborough, police say | CBC News

A garbage truck operator has died after he was struck by the truck he was operating in Scarborough on Tuesday morning, Toronto police say.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Biggest surprises on Baseball America's Blue Jays top 10 prospects list

Juan Sanchez ranked #7 despite Rookie DSL experience, signaling high upside; Yohendrick Pinango and Victor Arias' exclusions were notable despite strong 2025 performances.
fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Ross Atkins' strong choices outshine occasional misses in free agent pitching market

But when it comes to signing free agent pitchers to major league deals, there hasn't been a ton that Atkins can say he regrets. For the most part when Atkins signs a free agent pitcher to a big money contract or a long-term deal, those deals have worked out in favour of the Blue Jays. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins has had more hits than misses with free agent pitchers
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Firefighter injured during fight against Brampton house fire | CBC News

A firefighter was injured while crews fought a heavy second-floor house fire in Brampton; extreme heat and partial collapse hindered entry, and the home appears unoccupied.
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 week ago

Blue Jays: Why Kevin Gausman should be the Opening Day starter in 2026

Kevin Gausman's 2025 durability, innings workload, and solid underlying metrics justify his role as the Blue Jays' Opening Day starter.
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fromEditor In Leaf
1 week ago

Could trading Morgan Rielly be key to saving Maple Leafs' season?

Morgan Rielly's offense remains strong, but defensive lapses and unstable partnerships raise realistic consideration of the Maple Leafs trading their longest-tenured player.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

The FBI spotted Ryan Wedding in 2024. Why wasn't he arrested? | CBC News

The FBI had managed to get eyes on Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian they suspected of running a violent cocaine-smuggling operation across South and North America. The episode at the coffee shop described by U.S. prosecutors in court documents summarizing their case against Wedding amounts to the only sighting that authorities have confirmed publicly, since Wedding first fled criminal charges in 2015.
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

Addison Barger is poised to be an X-factor for the Blue Jays in 2026

Addison Barger is a power threat with elite exit velocity and arm strength who needs positional clarity and consistent hitting to reach his potential.
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fromTheLeafsNation
1 month ago

Maple Leafs might have a hidden gem in 5th-round pick Harry Nansi

Harry Nansi, a 2025 fifth-round pick, is rapidly outperforming expectations and offering the Maple Leafs valuable late-round prospect upside amid a depleted first-round pipeline.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

New trial ordered for Ontario man convicted of girl's murder but it will probably never happen | CBC News

A conviction was set aside and a new trial ordered for Timothy Rees after issues were flagged in the investigation into the 1989 child murder.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man charged after pedestrian struck, killed by tractor-trailer in Vaughan | CBC News

A 65-year-old man is facing charges after a tractor-trailer hit and run in Vaughan left a pedestrian dead Thursday evening. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. near Islington Avenue and Highway 7. A 62-year-old man from Toronto died on scene after being hit by the tractor-trailer, according to police.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds | CBC News

Strong winds and low water levels briefly exposed a 51-metre schooner shipwreck about 150 metres offshore near Kingsville on Lake Erie, possibly the Demming or the Overton.
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 week ago

MLB Pipeline names Trey Yesavage and RJ Schreck as Blue Jays' Prospects of the Year

Trey Yesavage won Blue Jays pitching Prospect of the Year after rapid ascent to MLB and postseason dominance; RJ Schreck emerged as top hitting prospect.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Blue Jays pitching phenom drawing strong praise as the top prospect of his age group

Trey Yesavage is a 22-year-old Blue Jays pitching phenom with elite strikeout ability, diverse repertoire, and national prospect recognition, poised for a major-league rotation spot.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Former Ontario teacher who sent nude images to students sentenced to 4 years | CBC News

A former Grade 8 teacher in Ontario was sentenced to four years for persuading students to exchange explicit selfies and committing multiple sexual offences against minors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Electrical fire affecting 2 residential buildings now under control in Thorncliffe Park | CBC News

An electrical fire at two residential buildings is now under control in Thorncliffe Park, according to Toronto Fire Services. The fire is affecting electrical power at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd., two buildings that are connected, according to Alex Vashkevich, a public information officer at Toronto Fire Services. An electrical panel was smouldering and the fire spread into the walls of the basement level where electrical panels are housed for both buildings.
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fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

Raptors' Barrett to be reevaluated in seven days, knee has no structural damage

RJ Barrett has a right-knee sprain with no structural damage and will be reevaluated in seven days, sidelining him for at least one week.
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