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Tonight is the night. The Four Nations Face-Off will end with a final that many did predict. What they did not predict is the magnitude...
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Baseball was, is, and always will be the best game in the world to me.
Babe Ruth
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June 2004 marked the most important inflection point in my life. I attended my first Blue Jays game. They lost but I fell in love for the first time. I threw myself into reading and knowing everything about the game, knowing everything about the game. This blog is a step on what I hope will be a journey towards leaving a lasting impact on the game I love. Whilst at it, I hope to also share interesting inisghts on other sports like hockey or soccer. Here's to hoping that you will join me on the journey.
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In Memoriam: Bob Uecker
Perhaps more than any other sport, the game of baseball is experienced through the airwaves. Entire generations of Americans have...
Baseball United: The Arab Classic
After last year’s Baseball United showcase event, there was a long wait for a follow-up event. Thankfully, the wait was worth it. The...
Vinsanity: A Look Back At Vince Carter In Toronto
Thirty years ago, NBA basketball returned to Toronto after a long hiatus. Predictably, it began as it begins with all expansion...
What The Blue Jays Need In Free Agency
After one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the Blue Jays will have their work cut out for them this coming winter....
Ballin' In Dubai
Big things are happening in Dubai, and no I don’t mean another massive skyscraper or Ferrari museum. I mean big things are happening...
Goodbye Oakland
1968 was a hopeful time in Oakland, with a newly relocated A's team. It began with a young, upstart team that embodied the ethos of the...
Baseball And The Elections: Ballplayers Who Held Public Office
Disclaimer : This article is non-partisan in nature. It is not to be taken as an endorsement of any party or candidate in the coming U.S....
Uganda: Africa's Baseball Powerhouse?
Africa is not a continent known for baseball. True, South Africa did produce one big-leaguer in Gift Ngoepe who played briefly in...
Rebuilding The Blue Jays
So now what? 48-56 on July 27 was not the way 2024 was supposed to go. Yes, the offseason was a letdown but surely the team was going to...
Mission 2026: Canada In Copa America
The World Cup is coming to Canada for the first time in 2026. This means that there is a clear mandate to ensure an optimal state of...
Willie Mays: The Last Of The Classic Greats
Willie Mays died on June 18th, 2024. With him died the last remaining link to an era of baseball known to us in black and white from...
Artificial Intelligence In Hockey
Canada's game is on the cusp of a revolution. No, not the salary cap, or anything like that. Rather, the way hockey is analyzed and...
Artificial Intelligence In Baseball
"The next industrial revolution has begun..."
UFC 300 And Its Unexpected Star
UFC 300 was an amazing card with crazy knockouts, big storylines and one post-fight speech that spawned interesting discussions on money...
Hank Aaron: An Ode To Consistency
NOTE: Stats quoted are from Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. April 8th, 2024 is solar eclipse day and that will surely dominate...
It's All In The Game (Pt 1 - Motivation): Baseball And Game Theory
Baseball is a game of decisions. “Shall I keep the current pitcher or go to the bullpen?” “To swing or not to swing?”. “Pinch hit, or...
The Best Baseball Songs
Since its origins as a staple of American consciousness, baseball has enjoyed a close, symbiotic relationship with music. Over time, as...
MLB's Losing Gamble
MLB has a century-long history with gamblers that has led to some of the game’s juiciest scandals, from the banning of star Jim Devlin...
Skating In The Desert: A Look At Hockey In The Middle East (Pt. 1)
Sand is usually the first thing people think of when they think of the Middle East. But in today’s ever smaller world, ice feels just a...
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