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Busy sched ahead, Majors look to make up ground
Around the Diamond: Busy stretch (8 games in 12 days) starts this weekend (at home Friday vs. Barrie); Singles aren’t getting it done; Two pitchers depart, who will replace?; Catcher de Oleo returns to lineup.

Have Majors turned a corner?
Around the Diamond: With four wins in five games, London Majors seem back on track. Can they move up IBL standings?; Up next: Hamilton Friday, Barrie Saturday; Gonzalez flashes potential; Majors need to manufacture runs.

Majors look to build on Canada Day weekend wins
Around the Diamond: London Majors, back in win column, hope to carry momentum vs. Kitchener, Guelph; Boon providing needed stability; Bats have gone cold in heat; Will catcher Ruiz stick around?

The honeymoon over, Majors’ mettle being tested
Around the Diamond: London Majors (4-11), looking for wins, host Welland (Friday) & Hamilton (Canada Day); Can London solve first-inning riddle?; Brownlee reaches 500 RBI; Verhoeven steps up. Read the latest Majors news & notes

Can Majors find success on the road?
Around the Diamond: London Majors (4-8) hit the road this week for three games. Can they reverse losing skid?; Starling finding a groove; Pedro a boost to staff?; Brownlee seeks milestone.

Majors need timely hits, better pitching to climb standings
Around the Diamond: The London Majors (4-6) hope it’s ‘Home, sweet home’ this weekend as they seek return to .500. It’s Toronto and Barrie at Labatt Park.

Majors still settling in, seeking consistency
Around the Diamond: The London Majors (4-4) get their first look at Kitchener and Guelph this weekend; Boon is back; Reyes-Cruz, Battel swinging hot sticks;

Back at .500, Majors look to extend win streak
Around the Diamond: The London Majors take a 3-game win streak into weekend action (Friday vs. Brantford, Saturday @ Barrie); London looks to Lund again; Offense picking up, pitching looking to harness command.

Majors seeking wins — despite Boon gems
Around the Diamond: The London Majors look to get in the win column this weekend with two games against the Brantford Red Sox (home Sunday) and a Saturday contest in Barrie; Do they have another star catcher?

Lightning open playoffs with one goal: Repeat as champs
The London Lightning begin their NBLC title defense this week against the KW Titans in a playoff semi-final series.

Will Lightning take care of business with TBL in town?
The London Lightning, who host the Kalamazoo Galaxy Friday and Saturday, will need to win both to keep their first-place hopes alive; Diego Kapelan ready for debut; Rookies Nuga, Jongkuch continue to impress. Catch the latest in Lightning land …

April play will decide Lightning’s playoff roadmap
After a week off, the London Lightning return for two against the upstart KW Titans (Saturday & Wednesday). With just seven games left, every one is important as the team battles for the top seed — and home court advantage in the playoffs.