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Leaside Rookie AA Team Wins TBAs!
After an undefeated regular season, the Leaside Leafs AA Rookieball squad cruised into the playoffs looking to carry on their winning ways. But standing between them and their coveted city championship was the tough competition of the East York Bulldogs. With the finals being a best of 3 series to decide the TBAs, Leaside came…
Read MoreLeaside Rookieball Selects are 2018 City Champions!
The Leaside Major Rookieball Selects (9U) team peaked at the right time and swept through the TBAs — going 6-0 en route to the City Championship. The road was not easy as they had to beat their three toughest competitors in the same day including a spectacular come from behind effort against East York, eventually…
Read MoreLeaside’s Mosquito Selects Win TBA Crown!
After a gruelling full day of baseball, Leaside went into Saturday night facing a well rested and top ranked North Toronto A’s. The Leafs were tired and were down 8-4 late with time running out. The Leafs then summoned the energy, sent up 13 batters in the final inning scored 8 runs to win one…
Read MoreWhat rep sports are really doing to kids?
From Today’s Parent Aug 10, 2018. Quotes from Leaside’s Director of Coaching and Development, Jesse Harrison. In the drive to produce the next pro athlete, kids are being funnelled into competitive sports, which can lead to big bills and even bigger expectations. Each player on the Leaside Leafs displays an impressive amount of athletic ability…
Read MoreCome and cheer our boys of summer, the U18 Leaside Leafs
From Leaside Life July 1, 2018. I LOVE live sporting events. Whether it’s watching my kids, amateurs, or professionals playing a myriad of sports, the thrill of the game rarely fails to entertain. But live sports can sometimes be costly. Want to bring the family to a Blue Jays game? By the time you factor…
Read MoreLeaside Baseball scores biggest sponsorship in league history
From The Streeter May 3, 2018. Leaside Baseball is driving home happy this season. The league has scored one of the biggest sponsorship contracts in its history by securing Lexus on the Park as full sponsor. That means baseball camps, competitive teams and the houseleague association will get a chance to swing for the fences.…
Read MoreThe King of Leaside Baseball Is Now in the Ontario Baseball Hall of Fame
Howie Birnie is the heart and soul of Leaside Baseball. Having begun his playing career in 1952, Howie has spent 65 years on the diamond and has done just about all there is to do in the game. Player, Coach, Umpire, Director, President, Treasurer; you name it, Howie has done it! Howie grew up playing…
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