London Majors
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Tyler Gillies overcame cancer to continue a career in the minor leagues. Now, with new perspective, he’s loving the game of baseball again pitching in his hometown for the London Majors.
Around the Diamond: They’re 4th in the IBL standings, but Majors must find more offense; Two big ones against Barrie; Tyler Gillies a welcome addition to ’pen; Payano’s arm has been valuable; Our news & notes …
Around the Diamond: Majors get back on track, but where are the runs? Is Krzeminski coming around? All-Stars on display this weekend; Home has its advantages …
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. Our latest news & notes …
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. Our latest news & notes …
He turns 40 this season, but Cleveland Brownlee is still competing. He wants to leave a legacy on the field — and in the community that welcomed him with open arms 15 years ago.
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. Our latest news & notes …
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 …
The London Majors are looking to bounce back — in a big way — from a disappointing 2023 campaign following back-to-back championships. Do they have what it takes to contend again in 2024? …
The London Majors will play a 42-game schedule in 2024. Friday night home games remain the highlight, as well as Father’s Day and Canada Day festivities. Meanwhile, the Chatham-Kent Barnstomers make their IBL debut.
Byron Reichstein was the first to put up his hand. When the London Majors’ season ended in August, he announced right away he’d be back in 2024 — to have a big year personally and to help the Majors get back to their winning ways.
Owen Boon, a First Team All-Star in 2023, has been the London Majors’ top arm for years, including helping the team win two IBL titles. Will we see him pitch again?
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? Our first-round IBL playoff preview …
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. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London’s goal now is scouting potential playoff foes; A look at the leaderboard — Boon, de Oleo & Joseph; No more rotating rotation; Kayne McGee has a hot bat. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London looking to catch Guelph (or Hamilton) for sixth — and a better playoff scenario; Promising pitching from Martinez and two-way Schulefand; Historic power performance. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: Majors enter weekend mired in six-game losing skid. What’s the answer to turn it around?; London signs two import arms at deadline; Reichstein the new leadoff hitter? Our latest news & notes …
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. Our latest news & notes …
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. Our latest news & notes …
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 latest Majors news & notes …
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 …
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. Read the latest Majors news & notes …
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. Read for the latest Majors news & notes …
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; Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: 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. Our latest news & notes …
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? Our latest news & notes …
In winning their second straight IBL championship, the London Majors, improbably and in wild fashion, came back from down 5 runs in the 9th inning — in Toronto — to claim victory. How did it happen? The Majors: In their own words …
Around the Diamond: London set for series against Hamilton; Will pitching decide this first-round matchup?; Duncan does damage on Cardinals offense; London’s deep bullpen could be wild card …