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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 …
Around the Diamond: With four wins in five games, London Majors seem back on track. Can they move up IBL standings?; Up next: Hamilton Friday, Barrie Saturday; Gonzalez flashes potential; Majors need to manufacture runs. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London Majors, back in win column, hope to carry momentum vs. Kitchener, Guelph; Boon providing needed stability; Bats have gone cold in heat; Will catcher Ruiz stick around? The latest Majors news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London Majors (4-11), looking for wins, host Welland (Friday) & Hamilton (Canada Day); Can London solve first-inning riddle?; Brownlee reaches 500 RBI; Verhoeven steps up. Read the latest Majors news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London Majors (4-8) hit the road this week for three games. Can they reverse losing skid?; Starling finding a groove; Pedro a boost to staff?; Brownlee seeks milestone. Read the latest Majors news & notes …
Around the Diamond: The London Majors (4-6) hope it’s ‘Home, sweet home’ this weekend as they seek return to .500. It’s Toronto and Barrie at Labatt Park. Read for the latest Majors news & notes …
Around the Diamond: The London Majors (4-4) get their first look at Kitchener and Guelph this weekend; Boon is back; Reyes-Cruz, Battel swinging hot sticks; Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: London Majors take a 3-game win streak into weekend action (Friday vs. Brantford, Saturday @ Barrie); London looks to Lund again; Offense picking up, pitching looking to harness command. Our latest news & notes …
Around the Diamond: The London Majors look to get in the win column this weekend with two games against the Brantford Red Sox (home Sunday) and a Saturday contest in Barrie; Do they have another star catcher? Our latest news & notes …
In winning their second straight IBL championship, the London Majors, improbably and in wild fashion, came back from down 5 runs in the 9th inning — in Toronto — to claim victory. How did it happen? The Majors: In their own words …
Trailing 7-3 in the ninth inning on the road, the London Majors came all the way back to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-7 Thursday, claiming their second straight IBL championship title.
One win will do it, but the London Majors know putting away the pesky Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be easy. But if they’re successful? The Majors will be back-to-back IBL champs …
If it seems familiar, that’s because it is. The London Majors and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off for the IBL title for the second year in a row. It’s a best-of-seven series this time around. Can London go back-to-back?
The Majors kick off their semi-final series Saturday against Hamilton. Who has the momentum — the pennant winners or the team coming off a big upset win? Our latest news & notes …
They clinched the pennant Thursday, and they’ll open playoffs Friday — against the Brantford Red Sox. Managing pitching will be key, while the Majors will look to keep the bats rolling. Our latest news & notes …
The Majors’ fate is in their own hands. Win both this weekend and they’re IBL pennant winners two years in a row; Has 2022 been Brownlee’s best?; Reichstein rounding into form. Our latest news & notes …
The London Majors, in first place by a half-game entering the weekend, jockey for position as they seek home-field advantage for playoffs; London playing long (and small) ball. Our latest news & notes …
With three tough opponents this weekend, Majors to find out where they stack up as playoffs draw closer; A convincing bullpen win; More hitters than spots a good problem. Catch our latest news & notes …
The Majors, winners of 6 in a row, enter the weekend tied for top spot in the IBL; Taylor Wright returns after pro stint; Fernando gets his shot; And more! Catch our latest news & notes …
It’s ‘Fergie Jenkins Day’ at Labatt Park Friday, as the London Majors celebrate the legendary pitcher. Jenkins, a Hall-of-famer, has fond memories of playing for the Majors following his MLB career.
The Majors look to extend win streak this weekend, beginning Friday vs. Barrie; Is Brownlee having a career year at age 38?; The home run is taking pressure off the small ball game; And more! Catch our latest news & notes …
The London Majors are looking to bounce back — in a big way — from a disappointing 2023 campaign following back-to-back championships. Do they have what it takes to contend again in 2024? …