Baseball’s return to Christie Pits provided fans with thrills and great memories
By R.S. Konjek
SPORTS: IBL Maple Leafs fall one win short of championship (Fall 2021)
November 11th, 2021 · Comments Off on SPORTS: IBL Maple Leafs fall one win short of championship (Fall 2021)
SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
September 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
Long-time hurler overcomes travel restrictions to rejoin team
By R.S. Konjek
Summer is almost over, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to stretch it out a while longer.
LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
July 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
Christie Pits set to welcome fans back to the old ballgame
By R.S. Konjek
SPORTS: Baseball Leafs look back on the season that wasn’t (Oct. 2020)
November 2nd, 2020 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Baseball Leafs look back on the season that wasn’t (Oct. 2020)
With Christie Pits locked down, local players endured a rare summer off the diamond
By R.S. Konjek
SPORTS: Leafs hopeful for baseball this summer (May 2020)
June 15th, 2020 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Leafs hopeful for baseball this summer (May 2020)
Shortened season possible if social restrictions lifted and parks reopen by July
R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
By R.S. Konjek
The ballpark is quiet.
SPORTS: Slumping Leafs hope to change (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Slumping Leafs hope to change (Summer 2018)
Fans on the slopes of Christie Pits take in Maple Leafs baseball action on July 25. R.S. Konjek/Gleaner News
Lengthy losing streak dulls early season momentum
By R.S. Konjek
July was the cruellest month for Toronto baseball fans.
SPORTS: Many hats, one goal for Topolie (July 2018)
July 18th, 2018 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Many hats, one goal for Topolie (July 2018)
Player-manager Damon Topolie hits one out during a game in Burlington May 2018.
R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
An interview with Toronto Maple Leafs’ player-manager
A recent ESPN column declared that “parts of baseball are disappearing before our very eyes”.
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SPORTS (MAY 2017): Leafs return with sights on a title
May 26th, 2017 · Comments Off on SPORTS (MAY 2017): Leafs return with sights on a title
Local nine look to take next step to winning championship
PHOTO BY R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS: The Toronto Maple Leafs take batting practice during a spring training session at Christie Pits on April 26.
By R.S. Konjek
It’s a casual April evening at Christie Pits Park.
Fata Homers, Maple Leafs Lick Fat Cats in Season Opener
May 6th, 2012 · 2 Comments
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 6, OTTAWA FAT CATS 4
By Jonah Birenbaum
Despite failing to register a hit through the first six innings, a five-run seventh proved all the offense the Toronto Maple Leafs would need as they downed the Ottawa Fat Cats 6–4 at Dominico Field on Sunday.
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