Of the many possible scenarios that could have unfolded on Monday evening, not many people seem to have anticipated the one we got: A very impressive Conservative showing, but only good enough for second place, and with party leader Pierre Poilievre suddenly finding himself without a seat in the House of Commons. Read More … [Read more...] about Chris Selley: Poilievre has a strong case to stay Conservative leader, but it’s not ironclad
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s next international head coach has been revealed
Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Sportsnet’s Michael Grange broke news on a new coaching hire Wednesday afternoon. Big Canada Basketball news broke Wednesday afternoon as Sportsnet’s Michael Grange revealed a big hire for the international team. Per Grange’s sources, Canada Basketball has hired Gord Herbert to coach the Senior Men’s team through the 2028 Olympics. Herbert … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s next international head coach has been revealed
Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade Barfield for Leiter
36 Years Ago Today April 30, 1989 (the day after my son’s birthday, happy day after your birthday, Dwight), the Blue Jays traded right fielder Jesse Barfield to the Yankees for Al Leiter. Now, Jesse was on the downhill side of an excellent career. He had 40 home runs in 1986, with 27 the year before and 28 the year after. He had been a Gold Glove winner, an All-Star, and … [Read more...] about Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade Barfield for Leiter
Jays Promote Lauer, DFA Lawrence
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images So the Jays signed Casey Lawrence on Monday and DFA him on Wednesday. That’s the life of a journeyman pitcher without options. And the team didn’t know that Bowden Francis would go just three innings yesterday. When that happened, I figured we would need another pitcher for tonight. Eric Lauer is a lefty pitcher, 29 … [Read more...] about Jays Promote Lauer, DFA Lawrence
Game #30 GameThread: Red Sox @ Blue Jays
Photo by Gavin Napier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ok, let’s have a fun game to watch. I don’t care about winning or losing (well, I care, but I’m realistic). We’ll get to see Eric Lauer tonight. And Bargers out in right field. Today's Lineups RED SOX BLUE JAYS Jarren Duran - LF Bo Bichette - SS Rafael Devers - DH Vladimir Guerrero - 1B Alex Bregman … [Read more...] about Game #30 GameThread: Red Sox @ Blue Jays