Bichette, Gausman receive top Blue Jays honours from Toronto baseball writers

The Toronto Chapter of the BBWAA has announced its annual award winners. SS Bo Bichette earned the Neil MacCarl Award as Player of the Year while RHP Kevin Gausman landed Pitcher of the Year. The Most Improved Player Award was given to LHP Yusei Kikuchi and Rookie of the Year honours went to INF Davis Schneider. Also recognized were Third Base Coach Luis Rivera and Team Travel & Clubhouse Operations Director Mike Shaw as the John Cerutti Award co-recipients for displaying goodwill, cooperation, and character.

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Malloy: Oakland A’s moving to Vegas: a pivotal era for both team and AL

“The Oakland Athletics have finally figured out their stadium nightmare, and it involves a massive change of scenery: from the Pacific Ocean to the desert in Nevada.

On Nov. 16, 2023, all 30 Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved Oakland’s move to Las Vegas. In order for an MLB franchise to relocate, 75% of the owners of the 30 teams (rounding up, 23 votes) must vote in favour of relocation to approve the move.”

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Shushkewich: UBC takes pride in winning games on trips to USA

“The University of British Columbia is the only school in Canada playing NAIA competition.

And as the saying goes “they play well.”

The Thunderbirds have made the NAIA National championship opening rounds the past four seasons (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023), making the final in 2022 before losing to Lewis-Clark State. Due to COVID, there was not a tournament in 2020 and border restrictions made it difficult to visit their Cascade Collegiate Conference opponents.”

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