Basketball
Jason Winders
October 3, 2025
- Wed, 8 October 2025
The London Majors’ April Fool’s joke that turned into a real marketing opportunity captures the essence of minor league baseball’s creativity in drawing fans and supporters.
Around the Diamond: Janisse locking it down; Seven Majors headed to IBL All-Star Game; Springer joins the pitching mix; Majors’ bats need to be more disciplined.
Around the Diamond: Payano Pitcher of the Week; Is Reichstein ready for a resurgence?’; Walk-off wins exciting fans and players alike; Bullpen a work in progress.
Around the Diamond: Keys’ impressive encore; de Oleo’s bat catching fire; Excellent start for Zdunich; Not-so-routine defense needs improving.
Around the Diamond: London’s offense has gotten the job done in three early wins; Cardoso has something to prove; Payano looking like an ace; Challenge ahead against champs — and more champs.
With the season wrapped up, we ask: How can BSL basketball be better in Year 3? Our senior columnist, Jason Winders, has some ideas to improve game play, the fan experience, and the league’s professionalism
After three straight championship seasons, the London Lightning played .500 basketball this year and got bounced in a postseason play-in game. Where does the franchise go from here?
Around the Perimeter: London set for one-game playoff in New York. Winner moves on to semi; Coach Williams believes he’s found the right mix; Can Lightning conquer the Jackals’ den?
Explore London’s premier baseball team.
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