Frank Zicarelli

Frank Zicarelli has been a sportswriter at the Toronto Sun since 1984. Born, raised and educated in Toronto, he has covered multiple sports at every level, including the grassroots. At the pro level, his primary responsibilities have focused on the Argos and Raptors. A fan of old-school pro wrestling, Zicarelli penned a weekly column that was among the paper's most popular features. He also served as a football prognosticator using the pseudonym Li'l Hulkster.

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LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Bowden Francis was good, but Blue Jays were bad in loss to host Texas Rangers

This time, Bowden Francis didn’t surrender his first hit until the ninth inning.

September 19, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider chases the ball

Blue Jays reduced to Texas toast in Bo Bichette's long-awaited return to lineup

Bo Bichette flashed a smile once he glanced at Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who had just doubled home a run on a hit that allowed Bichette to go from first to third.

September 18, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Texas Rangers.

Blue Jays lose Wagner, Varsho to injuries as Bichette reinstated from IL

On the same day the Blue Jays welcomed Bo Bichette back to the big-league roster, an incumbent starter and a potential 2025 opening day roster player were effectively ruled out for the balance of the season.

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September 17, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) hits an RBI sacrifice-fly against the Houston Astros during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list, but infielder Will Wagner will miss the remainder of the season and outfielder Daulton Varsho has been placed on the IL.

Blue Jays' Bowden Francis climbs the learning curve following two near no-hitters

Bowden Francis would have been wise to spend part of Thursday’s off day scouring the local market or surfing the net to get his hands on Kevin Boland’s finely crafted book, Tomorrow I’ll Be Perfect , chronicling the life of Dave Stieb.

September 12, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the New York Mets during the eighth inning in their game at the Rogers Centre.

Bowden Francis comes up short in his no-hit bid as Blue Jays lose to New York Mets

The one area of strength that may allow the Blue Jays to pursue their stated goal of contending next season, a broad term no one associated with the franchise has yet to properly describe, involves starting pitching.

September 11, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt shines by fashioning a stellar outing in helping Blue Jays defeat New York Mets

The previous time Chris Bassitt faced the New York Mets, he pitched with the burden knowing his wife would soon be in labour.

September 11, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Bungling Blue Jays throw away another game in loss to New York Mets

The Blue Jays returned home Monday for a six-game homestand as the official march to the finish line begins in earnest.

September 10, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Sleepy pitchers duel turns into a wild extra-inning ride as Jays lose to Braves in 11th

A dreary day in Dixie was sent into a tizzy the moment pinch-hitter Spencer Horwitz stepped out of the dugout, bat in hand, the Blue Jays trailing 1-0 in the eighth inning and seemingly on their way to a series loss to the host Atlanta Braves.

September 8, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Two-homer night in Atlanta should help Spencer Horwitz stake claim to 2025 job with Blue Jays

In the battle to secure full-time jobs for the 2025 season, the two Blue Jays who have emerged are Bowden Francis and Spencer Horwitz.

September 8, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays enter a Braves new world and fall to Max Fried's exquisite pitching

Having just felt the wrath of Kyle Schwarber, the Blue Jays faced a much more subtle and yet equally intimidating presence in Braves left-hander Max Fried.

September 7, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Bowden Francis was good, but Blue Jays were bad in loss to host Texas Rangers

Blue Jays reduced to Texas toast in Bo Bichette's long-awaited return to lineup

Blue Jays lose Wagner, Varsho to injuries as Bichette reinstated from IL

Blue Jays' Bowden Francis climbs the learning curve following two near no-hitters

Bowden Francis comes up short in his no-hit bid as Blue Jays lose to New York Mets

Chris Bassitt shines by fashioning a stellar outing in helping Blue Jays defeat New York Mets

Bungling Blue Jays throw away another game in loss to New York Mets

Sleepy pitchers duel turns into a wild extra-inning ride as Jays lose to Braves in 11th

Two-homer night in Atlanta should help Spencer Horwitz stake claim to 2025 job with Blue Jays

Blue Jays enter a Braves new world and fall to Max Fried's exquisite pitching

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