Written for Jays Journal The Vancouver Canadians’ season could be coming to an end. The Northwest League’s playoff format is one of two halves, and although the C’s have shown bright spots this year, their timing of wins has been such that their effect on the standings has been minimal. As much as winning is … Continue reading Canadians: Who could be moving up?
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UBC: Vancouver, Japan and Baseball
Written for the Canadian Baseball Network Three bases, A bat and a glove, all put together on the sun-soaked field of Nat Bailey Stadium. On any normal summer day, one would expect to find the Vancouver Canadians in short-season MiLB Single-A action, however, this was not one of those days. The bases were still … Continue reading UBC: Vancouver, Japan and Baseball
T-Birds baseball yet to take off
The UBC Thunderbirds came into their final game of round-robin play hoping to finish on a high note Unfortunately for them, they failed to do so- finishing last after the round-robin portion of the tournament. After opening the Collegiate Baseball Classic tournament with a dominant win over the University of Tokyo, the T-Birds then fell … Continue reading T-Birds baseball yet to take off
UBC Baseball: ‘Birds fall in NCAA litmus test
August 14 2019, Vancouver- After a historic night at the Nat Bailey Stadium, complete a dominant 8-2 no-hit win, the UBC Thunderbirds returned to their true home at the Tourmaline West Stadium on their beautiful Point Grey campus. The crowd, although not near the 3300 of Tuesday night, was still rambunctious and packed the much smaller … Continue reading UBC Baseball: ‘Birds fall in NCAA litmus test
Canadians fall to AquaSox
It’s been a long road swing for the Vancouver Canadians, who had not played at Nat Bailey in over two weeks. and their return home was not all they would have wished for, dropping two games of a three-game set against the Everett AquaSox. The series loss was salt in a wound for the Canadians, … Continue reading Canadians fall to AquaSox
Whitecaps All-time best XI part 1/2
Written for mlsmultiplex.com The Vancouver Whitecaps have been in MLS for nearly a decade. But who have been their best players during that time? Here is the first part of the Whitecaps’ best-ever starting XI. The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearing their 10th MLS season. They are in the midst of a rebuild. The current team is a … Continue reading Whitecaps All-time best XI part 1/2
Soccer: MLS should look at the CanPL
Written for MLSMultiplex.com The Canadian Premier League has enjoyed a wonderful season in its existence with several quality players shining. MLS teams should not ignore it. As Major League Soccer has grown, the level of play in the USA has developed as well. With more talent coming into the league, and the development of … Continue reading Soccer: MLS should look at the CanPL
Whitecaps: The 2019 debacle
Written for MLSMultiplex.com The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a debacle in the 2019 season thus far. Here, I break down the causes for their calamitous campaign. The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a trying season this year. Under new head coach Marc Dos Santos, the western Canadian club has only managed four wins through their 22 … Continue reading Whitecaps: The 2019 debacle
Canucks: Jim Benning and reclamation projects
During his five years with the Canucks, Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning has made many big-time trades. Here is a look at his best work so far. Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has been the brunt of much scrutiny during his time with the organization. Whether it’s his overpriced free agent signings, lacklustre trades … Continue reading Canucks: Jim Benning and reclamation projects
Blue Jays: Stroman to Mets
After much speculation and rumours flying around, the blue jays have finally dealt star pitcher Marcus Stroman. According to MLB Network’s John Morosi, the fan favourite arm is heading to the New York Mets. Stroman led the Toronto Blue Jays to some of the most successful and exciting years in franchise history, Stroman was one of a … Continue reading Blue Jays: Stroman to Mets
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