Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images 18 Years Ago Today Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run. It was a three-run shot in the first inning, giving us an early lead on the Twins. Carlos Silva gave up a single to Alex Rios, got Howie Clark to fly out, Vernon Wells walked, Matt Stairs singled, scoring Rios, and then Thomas hit his 13th home run of the year. Frank also … [Read more...] about Today in Blue Jays History: Frank Thomas Hits 500th Home Run
Jays Roster Move: Wagner Up, Roden Down
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Jays made a roster move: Will Wagner is back up with the team. Alan Roden is on his way to Buffalo. Roden wasn’t getting playing time anyway, so he might as well play in Buffalo. His line for the Jays was .206/.279/.309 with one home run. Wagner started the season with the Jays, hitting .186/.284/.220 in 20 games before going to … [Read more...] about Jays Roster Move: Wagner Up, Roden Down
Centres Tinus Luc Koblar and Tyler Hopkins are first two Leafs picks at NHL draft
The Maple Leafs waited a long time for their first pick at the NHL draft, then went a long way to find him. Read More … [Read more...] about Centres Tinus Luc Koblar and Tyler Hopkins are first two Leafs picks at NHL draft
Toronto’s vibrant Pride parade to cap off weekend of celebrations, marches
Artin Avaznia says he was transformed the first time he saw a group of Iranians marching in Toronto's Pride parade. Read More … [Read more...] about Toronto’s vibrant Pride parade to cap off weekend of celebrations, marches
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places or worship, schools and community centres. Read More … [Read more...] about New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says