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Max-imum Gains: Veteran Blue Jays right-hander Scherzer continues to evolve February 16, 2025 - 12:39 PM

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman shakes out his arm when he thinks back to stepping into the batter's box to face now-teammate Max Scherzer.
'Outfield whisperer' Kevin Kiermaier embraces special assistant role with Blue Jays February 14, 2025 - 1:33 PM

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday.
Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says February 12, 2025 - 8:35 PM

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.
Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill agrees to $3.5 million, 1-year deal with Marlins February 12, 2025 - 2:11 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins agreed Wednesday to a $3.5 million, one-year contract.
Former Blue Jays star slugger Bautista named to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame February 12, 2025 - 1:42 PM

Life changed for José Bautista after his momentous bat-flip homer, but the former Toronto Blue Jays slugger felt rewarded with the blast's impact on Canadian baseball from coast to coast to coast.
Jays GM says Max Scherzer's arrival raises the bar for everyone in the organization February 07, 2025 - 10:54 AM

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says the arrival of veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will have an impact on and off the field.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case February 06, 2025 - 6:32 PM

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account.
Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says February 06, 2025 - 2:24 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer finalizes 1-year deal with Blue Jays February 04, 2025 - 5:23 PM

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a US$15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.
Former Blue Jay Mayza, Pirates agree to $1.15 million, 1-year deal February 03, 2025 - 4:11 PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left-hander Tim Mayza and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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$10M from province for BC fruit growers in the face of US tariffs
Fruit growers are getting some reprieve in the form of $10 million from the provincial government after the BC Fruit Growers Association advocated for it. “We are incredibly grateful to Premier David Eby and the government for recogni

France targets traffickers and recreational drug users as minister warns of a 'tsunami of cocaine'
PARIS (AP) — “Every day, people pay the price for the drugs you buy.” Amid record cocaine seizures and deadly shootings, the slogan is simple and aims to raise awareness among France’s millions of recreational drug u

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

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