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6ix Reasons Toronto Loves Kevin Pillar

6ix Reasons Toronto Loves Kevin Pillar

Kevin Pillar. Toronto’s Superman. The human highlight reel. The Center Fielder from another planet who makes impossible, diving catches that can only be described as out of this world. Let’s take a second to explore just six reasons Blue Jays’ star, Kevin Pillar, is one of Toronto’s most beloved players, both on and off the field: 1) Pillar knows how to bounce back from defeat, a trait essential to success as an athlete and as an individual. After becoming unprofessionally…

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A History of Toronto’s 2nd Overall Selections

A History of Toronto’s 2nd Overall Selections

On June 24th, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected American forward Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, as the team’s first first-overall selection since 1985. The Blue Jays have never had a first overall pick, but let’s look back at the three second-overall picks in their history.

Play Ball: What’s Your Baseball Story?

Play Ball: What’s Your Baseball Story?

I wasn’t always a diehard baseball fan. Sure, I liked going to games for the beer, hot dogs, and ballpark atmosphere, but I couldn’t call myself a true fan of the game. I didn’t know the names of the players, my knowledge of the rules was shaky at best, and I thought nine innings to be a never ending stretch of playing time. But then I moved to Truckee, CA. Seems like an odd time to become a Blue Jays…

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