Hazel Mae speaks with Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho about his two-run home run, Addison Barger’s grand slam, and the stellar work from Trey Yesavage and the team’s bullpen to contribute to the Game 1 World Series win. Dan Plesac has held a number of different titles throughout his baseball career. All-star closer for the Milwaukee Brewers, shutdown lefty for the Toronto Blue Jays and MLB Network analyst. But could a late-career shift to clairvoyance be on the horizon? Read more…

Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger joins Hazel Mae on the field following his team’s Game 1 win of the World Series to reflect on his historic grand slam in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. When the first pitch flew to start Game 1 of the World Series in Toronto on Friday, two of the game’s biggest stars were front and centre on baseball’s biggest stage. And while Shohei Ohtani lofted a two-run shot, it hardly mattered, as Read more…

Watch as Toronto Blue Jays fans at the Calgary Flames-Winnipeg Jets game celebrate Addison Barger’s sixth-inning grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Friday night. John Carlson and Connor McMichael also each had a goal and an assist, and Justin Sourdif and Tom Wilson also scored as Washington Read more…

Watch as Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 899 with a wrist shot off of the draw. The Friday Four is a collection of thoughts and information on some intriguing storylines from around the NHL. On deck this week: • Jets leaning on Jonathan Toews right away • Mark Stone‘s injury derails hot start • Alex Lyon rescues Sabres  • Sharks need to find a way to win some more games Jonathan Toews, Winnipeg Jets When Jonathan Toews signed with the Winnipeg Jets this past summer, it Read more…

Hazel Mae, Kevin Pillar, and Caleb Joseph discuss the impact that Daulton Varsho and Bo Bichette had on Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Eight minor penalties — one for each of the consecutive losses the Calgary Flames have piled up. “That’s the difference,” said Flames winger Blake Coleman after a 5-3 loss in Winnipeg Friday, during which the Flames allowed two power-play goals and an empty-netter.  “You’re not going to win games, you’re not Read more…

Jamie Campbell, Madison Shipman, and Joe Siddall break down Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage’s start in Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kevin Gausman‘s years of waiting are finally over: he will pitch in a World Series. Gausman was named the Toronto Blue Jays starter for Game 2 of the best-of-seven championship series, facing the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. The 13-year veteran who has played for five Major League Baseball teams was Read more…

Late in the second quarter, Scottie Barnes took the battle to Giannis Antetokounmpo, finished the basket and flexed on him. It may have been the Raptors’ only lasting highlight in what ended up being a loss. Michael Grange has the story from Toronto’s home-opener. The Los Angeles Dodgers allowed four runs in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Addison Barger equalled that with one swing on Friday. Barger blasted the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series Read more…

As the Maple Leafs tried to dig themselves out of a late deficit and a losing skid, the William Nylander suffered late in the loss to the Sabres loomed large. Luke Fox digs into Toronto’s early misfortunes. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in his first public comments since the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier on gambling-related charges, said Friday night that he was stunned by the indictments that have rocked the league. “My initial reaction was I was Read more…

TORONTO — Standout rookie starter Trey Yesavage didn’t have his best stuff but limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs over four innings for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. Toronto rallied for an 11-4 win. The 22-year-old Yesavage was making just his seventh major league appearance. He became the second-youngest pitcher to start a World Series opener behind Brooklyn’s Ralph Branca, who was 21 years, 267 days old for Game 1 in 1947 at Yankee Read more…