Category: Baseball

Around the Diamond: Majors’ pitching suddenly among league’s best; Who will represent London at All-Star Game in Welland?; Can Cardoso continue hit streak?; Drew Lawrence offers glimpses of leading man

Around the Diamond: Despite quiet bat, Reichstein reaching base; Reliever Henry honing arsenal; Good record aside, much room for improvement for London; Osika, Mosher give Majors a good problem

Around the Diamond: Big bats de Oleo, Reichstein coming around; First look at lefty Coombes; Joseph the IBL’s ‘Ironman’; Plaz producing, enjoying everday role.

Around the Diamond: Champ Garner making big first impression; London lineup more like 2022 than 2023; Bullpen steps up vs. Brantford; Majors battling some injuries.

Around the Diamond: Bounce-back win a good sign; Jose Arias working to find his groove; Mosher, Osika give Majors infield depth; More movement on the basepaths.

Around the Diamond: Kaiden Cardoso’s bat turning heads early; Payano’s performance crucial in ‘24; Is Travis Keys pleasant surprise on mound?; de Oleo picks up where he left off. Our latest news & notes

London-born Ted Giannoulas pioneered the on-field mascot. The ‘class clown’ from the Forest City became the sports world’s most recognizable performer: The Chicken. This spring marks 50 years since he first put on the suit.

Owen Boon, a First Team All-Star in 2023, has been the leading London Majors arm for years, including helping the team win two IBL titles. But has he thrown his last pitch?

Around the Diamond: Wins against top teams have Majors riding momentum heading into playoffs. First up: A tough test against No. 2 Kitchener. Can London pull off the upset?

Around the Diamond: Focused on themselves, Majors don’t care who they face in playoffs; A pitching showdown and a ‘no quit’ attitude; Joseph can go the ‘extra’ mile; Some strategic pitching.