Baseball
The London Majors will play a 42-game schedule in 2024. Friday night home games remain the highlight, as well as Father’s Day and Canada Day festivities. Meanwhile, the Chatham-Kent Barnstomers make their IBL debut.
Byron Reichstein was the first to put up his hand. When the London Majors’ season ended in August, he announced right away he’d be back in 2024 — to have a big year personally and to help the Majors get back to their winning ways.
Owen Boon, a First Team All-Star in 2023, has been the London Majors’ top arm for years, including helping the team win two IBL titles. Will we see him pitch again?
Around the Diamond: Wins against top teams have Majors riding momentum heading into playoffs. First up: A tough test against No. 2 Kitchener. Can London pull off the upset? Our first-round IBL playoff preview …
Around the Diamond: Focused on themselves, Majors don’t care who they face in playoffs; A pitching showdown and a ‘no quit’ attitude; Joseph can go the ‘extra’ mile; Some strategic pitching. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London’s goal now is scouting potential playoff foes; A look at the leaderboard — Boon, de Oleo & Joseph; No more rotating rotation; Kayne McGee has a hot bat. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London looking to catch Guelph (or Hamilton) for sixth — and a better playoff scenario; Promising pitching from Martinez and two-way Schulefand; Historic power performance. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: Majors enter weekend mired in six-game losing skid. What’s the answer to turn it around?; London signs two import arms at deadline; Reichstein the new leadoff hitter? Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: Busy stretch (8 games in 12 days) starts this weekend (at home Friday vs. Barrie); Singles aren’t getting it done; Two pitchers depart, who will replace?; Catcher de Oleo returns to lineup. Our latest news & notes …
Hall-of-Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins, who played two seasons with the London Majors post-retirement, did it all during his athletic career. One of his highlights? Playing for the Harlem Globetrotters.