Neil Becker

For my entire life I've been a die-hard Toronto Blue Jays fan. My favorite player was former Blue Jays fist baseman John Olerud and my current favorite is Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. I was born and grew up in Toronto. Following high school I earned a B.A. in Communications from University of Windsor followed by a two year Print Journalism degree from Humber College. Besides baseball I also love hockey and UFC. My favorite hockey teams are the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. I am really hoping to see the Leafs win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime. Another big interest of mine is taking care of my two-year old dog Buddy. I love to take him to the park where he enjoys chasing sticks and running after tennis balls. He is without question my best friend. My ideal evening would be either watching a hockey or baseball game on television followed afterwards by a comedy movie.

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Despite a Subpar Season, Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington Right Choice for Team Canada

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One of the ongoing debates among hockey fans and the media was whether veteran St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington should be named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster. Binnington, who has struggled this season with a subpar 7-9-6 record,  3.44 GAA and a well below average .870 save percentage, has many critics believing he shouldn’t […]

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Steven Stamkos 600th career goal

Will future Hall of Famer Steven Stamkos score his 600th career goal as a Predator?

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The million-dollar question among hockey fans is whether veteran star forward Steven Stamkos will end up scoring his 600th career goal in a Nashville Predators uniform? Stamkos, currently in his second season of a four-year $32 million-dollar no-movement contract with the Predators, headed into the Christmas break with 597 career goals. For quite a few

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Stuart Skinner to Penguins

Oilers Pull Trigger on Deal Sending Goalie Stuart Skinner to Penguins for Tristan Jarry

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It’s now official that goaltender Stuart Skinner is no longer an Edmonton Oiler. Oilers Trade Stuart Skinner to Penguins in Deal Involving Tristan Jarry   In a move which hockey fans have been expecting for some time, those trade rumours finally came true when Skinner, who backstopped the Oilers to consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, was

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Pete Alonso signs

Slugging Free Agent First Baseman Pete Alonso Signs 5 Year-Deal with Baltimore Orioles

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It’s been a tough couple of days for the New York Mets who first lost free agent closer Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, followed a day later by slugging first baseman Pete Alonso, who on Wednesday, December 10th agreed to a five-year $155 million-dollar deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Free Agent First Baseman

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Former San Francisco Giant Jeff Kent was announced as the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Monday

Former second baseman Jeff Kent officially going into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Former MLB second baseman Jeff Kent was understandably quite emotional upon receiving that much-awaited phone call informing the five-time All-Star second baseman that this coming July 26, 2026 he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. “Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable,” Kent said about hearing the news. “Thoughts are so far clouded.” Kent, who

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Schwarber drawing interest

MLB Free Agent Slugger Kyle Schwarber Drawing Interest from Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates

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It’s no secret that last year’s All-Star Game MVP, slugger Kyle Schwarber, is a sought-after free agent who has multiple teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies bidding for his services. Schwarber, who next season will be 33 years of age, is coming off a career season with the

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