Latest blog entries from Toronto teams across every league
As with yesterday, use this open thread to discuss the draft as it happens. We’ll also have a regular game thread closer to 4:00. The Jays have all of their picks today, starting with #164 overall in the fifth round and then selecting 29th in each round thereafter.
Seth Lundy dropped a game-high 23 points with a streaky 6-9 shooting from beyond the arc to propel the Toronto Raptors past the Houston Rockets for their first win of the 2026 NBA Summer League, 102-89, at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jamarion Sharp made his presence felt after scoring 17 points on perfect […]
The San Diego Padres staked starter Walker Buehler to a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. He immediately surrendered four runs and the Padres headed back to their dugout for their turn at the plate in the bottom of the inning, trailing the Blue Jays, 4-2. […]
The St. Louis Cardinals selected University Tennessee pitcher Tegan Kuhns with the 32nd pick in the MLB Draft, and he is already drawing comparisons to Cy Young-caliber starters like Mariners' Bryan Woo and Blue Jays' Shane Bieber.
Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni breakdown the Raptors first two Summer League games. The post The Raptors are searching for diamonds at Summer League first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Hildeby knows nothing will be handed to him in training camp. But he’s ready for the challenge.
When Kawhi Leonard’s path back to the Toronto Raptors was frozen, a fiery debate was to be had. Not surprisingly, The Odd Couple had thoughts on the situation. Where most are debating if it’s fair that the Raptors woud’ve had to bear the burden of the LA Clippers drama, Kelvin Washington took a direct shot at […] The post “You Gotta Have a Backbone”: Adam Silver Under Fire as Analyst Demands Urgent Action Over Kawhi Leonard Situation appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Boston Celtics barely scraped by in their first game of NBA Summer League. It was an 83-80 win over the Toronto Raptors, and at first, it looked like Boston was going to get kicked to the curb.
It may take some time to get used to Sergei Bobrovsky wearing No. 72 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this dynamic may become more pronounced against divisional rivals. Bobrovsky joined the Maple Leafs on a three-year contract worth $7 million per season, after the Panthers elected to bring in Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid…
Here's the latest Twins news, which includes 2026 MLB Draft early-round results, new reliever acquisitions, and Eric Orze optioned to Triple-A.
In a fate befitting Uncle Dennis, the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto has hit a road block. Per Shams Charania “Developing: The Los Angeles Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered on Kawhi Leonard will not be complete until the NBA investigation into the Clippers is over. Statement from the Clippers to ESPN: For the past 10 […]
The ideal defensive partner for Darren Raddysh seems like an easy exercise. It’s Jake McCabe. Now we can move on. The problem is that Jake McCabe seems to be the ideal defensive partner for Chris Tanev. And Oliver Ekman-Larsson. And Morgan Rielly. And Troy Stecher. Probably Emil Andrae. If the Toronto Maple Leafs like Ben…
Seventeen walks, eleven issued by the Jays, against just seven strikeouts. Really, on both sides, some of the worst pitching you’ll see in a major league game. Five Jays pitchers played, and all but Spencer Miles gave up a run. On the positive side, the offence actually showed up. They managed seven runs on eight […]
Raps win a game full of fouls and turnovers. The post Quick Reaction: Rockets 89, Raptors 102 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Sixers Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland. Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia. Speaking with Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wade said he sees himself as a natural fit alongside the Sixers’ high-powered offense because of what he brings at the other end […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to enter a new chapter once the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is finalized.Amid the anticipation for the trade, the Clippers also lost veteran sharpshooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency. Bogdanovic signed a one-year contract to join the Houston Rockets for his 10th NBA season, as […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic Pens Heartfelt Message to Los Angeles Clippers appeared first on HEAVY .
Today was the first day of the 2026 MLB amateur draft. The Jays made three picks, after losing their second rounder as a penalty for signing Dylan Cease, and had their first pick moved back 10 spots (effectively into the top of the second round) for exceeding the second luxury tax threshold last season. Pick […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have been selecting promising young players during the MLB draft, but one of their earlier picks is standing out.According to the Blue Jays’ director of amateur scouting, he can be compared to utility man Ernie Clement.Blue Jays’ Director of Scouting Delivers Ernie Clement ComparisonAs reported by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com (via […] The post Blue Jays’ Director of Scouting Compares Draft Pick to Ernie Clement appeared first on HEAVY .
Rockets Vs Raptors Time: 8:30 PM CST Watch: Prime Video, not sure if VSL is on SCHN? Location: Vegas And we’re back! NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the NBA’s trade convention plus basketball exhibition rolls on, with the 1-0 Rockets playing the 0-1 Raptors. Tonight’s big question is whether #31 pick Bruce Thornton can continue […]
We are going out for drinks with friends as the ten days of Stampede partying is running out, so I’m going to miss out on tonight’s game. But going to find a spot to watch England’s World Cup game, wearing my jersey. Just as I was leaving there was this….amazing that someone who can throw […]
Toronto Blue Jays (45-49) at San Diego Padres (46-48), July 11, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
The Vancouver Canucks are being urged to make a move for arguably the Toronto Maple Leafs' top young star. The post Canucks Urged to Pull off Trade for Maple Leafs’ Rising $46 Million Young Star appeared first on HEAVY .
Ouch: Josh Naylor and Gabe Speier, -.18 WPA Game thread comment of the day
The Toronto Blue Jays announced a couple of moves during their series against the San Diego Padres, following the first day of the MLB Draft. The post Blue Jays Announce Roster Shake-Up During San Diego Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Chris Cenac Jr. almost put Dillon Mitchell on a poster during the Celtics' summer league opener against the Raptors.