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FILE - New York Giants’ Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

Outfielder batted .301, hit 660 home runs, totalled 3,293 hits

 

Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, gets into a vehicle following his arraignment at federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Mizuhara pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads not guilty as a formality

Ippei Mizuhara enters plea as part of expected deal with prosecutors in sports betting case

 

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, right, and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leave after a news conference ahead of a baseball workout at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, March 16, 2024. The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the slugger. Federal authorities announced the development Thursday, April 11, at a press conference in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star

Federal authorities charge baseball star’s longtime aide in sports betting case

 

Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics

Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco, right, celebrates with catcher Yainer Diaz after throwing a no hitter in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Blanco throws a no-hitter as Houston blanks Toronto Blue Jays 10-0

Astros right-hander struck out seven and walked two

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco, right, celebrates with catcher Yainer Diaz after throwing a no hitter in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five pitchers in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics

Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)
Toronto Blue Jays’ George Springer scores ahead of the throw to Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto (50) on a two-run double by Bo Bichette during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Guerrero Jr. mashes massive opening day homer, leading Blue Jays over Rays 8-2

Springer, Biggio also go deep for Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays’ George Springer scores ahead of the throw to Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto (50) on a two-run double by Bo Bichette during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tyler O’Neill tips his hat to the cheering St. Louis Cardinals crowd after hitting a home run. (Contributed)

B.C. slugger could make baseball history

Tyler O’Neill going for fifth straight opening day home run

Tyler O’Neill tips his hat to the cheering St. Louis Cardinals crowd after hitting a home run. (Contributed)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, talks to his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Dodgers fire Ohtani’s interpreter after allegations of gambling, theft

Ippei Mizuhara was let go from the team after reports about alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, talks to his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
“We’re built on pitching and defense and that will never change because that’s how you win. Hopefully you add the right offensive pieces to be more consistent which I believe we have done,” - Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais. MLB.COM photo

THE MOJ: Pitching, defence still front-and-centre as Ms chase playoff return

Seattle Mariners will a new look as team looks to rebound from last season

“We’re built on pitching and defense and that will never change because that’s how you win. Hopefully you add the right offensive pieces to be more consistent which I believe we have done,” - Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais. MLB.COM photo
Tyler O’Neill tips his hat to the cheering St. Louis Cardinals crowd after hitting a home run. (Contributed)

Maple Ridge slugger traded to the Bosox

Pundits predict big production if O’Neill stays healthy in Boston

Tyler O’Neill tips his hat to the cheering St. Louis Cardinals crowd after hitting a home run. (Contributed)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani talks with his translator Ippei Mizuhara, right, in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ashley Landis

Blue Jays fans ‘heartbroken’ after Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers

Ohtani agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani talks with his translator Ippei Mizuhara, right, in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ashley Landis
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim, left, and relief pitcher Josh Sborz celebrate after Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix. The Rangers won 5-0 to win the series 4-1. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Arizona

Corey Seager becomes 2nd player to win MVP honours with two teams

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim, left, and relief pitcher Josh Sborz celebrate after Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix. The Rangers won 5-0 to win the series 4-1. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, left, takes the ball from pitcher Jose Berrios during a pitching change in the fourth inning of Game 2 of an AL wild-card baseball playoff series against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Twins win 2-0, eliminate Blue Jays in MLB wild-card series sweep

Toronto bows out of playoffs with two straight losses

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, left, takes the ball from pitcher Jose Berrios during a pitching change in the fourth inning of Game 2 of an AL wild-card baseball playoff series against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette, left, is tagged out at home plate by Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers after an infield single by Kevin Kiermaier during the fourth inning in Game 1 of an AL wild-card baseball playoff series Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in AL wild-card opener

Rookie Royce Lewis leads winners with two homers

Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette, left, is tagged out at home plate by Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers after an infield single by Kevin Kiermaier during the fourth inning in Game 1 of an AL wild-card baseball playoff series Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) is safe at third base after Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) can’t get to the throw during sixth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Toronto Blue Jays advance to MLB playoffs despite 7-5 loss to Rays

Jays clinch post-seaon berth after M’s fall to Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) is safe at third base after Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) can’t get to the throw during sixth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) outruns Minnesota Vikings linebacker Curtis Weaver (54) in NFL pre-season action Thursday night at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 24-13 in the pre-season opener for both teams. Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks

THE MOJ: Don’t tell me the NFL exhibition season means nothing

It might have little impact on your team as a whole, but it’s everything to players on the bubble

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) outruns Minnesota Vikings linebacker Curtis Weaver (54) in NFL pre-season action Thursday night at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 24-13 in the pre-season opener for both teams. Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks
The 2024 season will be the last of the PAC-12 as we know it as eight teams leave the conference for greener pastures. Photo courtesy of PAC-12

THE MOJ: Sad times for West Coast college football fans as PAC-12 implodes

Plus some NFL, MLB talk and a broadcasting travesty

The 2024 season will be the last of the PAC-12 as we know it as eight teams leave the conference for greener pastures. Photo courtesy of PAC-12
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Blue Jays edge Mariners 4-3 to salvage 1 win from series in Seattle

Scores of fans come down from B.C. to take in MLB action

Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta celebrates another strikeout during game 4 of the 2021 American League Divisional Series as Boston beat Tampa Bay 6-4 with a walk-off homer in the 13th inning. (Facebook/Boston Red Sox)

B.C.’s Pivetta strikes out 13 in historic relief pitching performance

Pitcher matched his career high while doing something that has not been done in more than a century

Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta celebrates another strikeout during game 4 of the 2021 American League Divisional Series as Boston beat Tampa Bay 6-4 with a walk-off homer in the 13th inning. (Facebook/Boston Red Sox)