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

Blue Jays plan to be buyer as MLB trade deadline approaches, GM says

Pitching help, right-handed bat among needs for club as Yankees hit town for crucial 4-game series

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June 30, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays bullpen locks down series win at Fenway, Yankees up next

Following back-to-back blowouts with the Blue Jays and Red Sox exchanging lopsided outcomes, Sunday’s series rubber match at Fenway Park was close and competitive with the normal quirkiness inherent to the historic venue on full display.

June 29, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Max-imum effort from veteran Scherzer spoiled in Blue Jays' extra-innings loss to Cleveland Guardians

In his long-awaited return from the injured list, Max Scherzer made some significant progress at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Wednesday night.

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June 26, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Starting pitcher Max Scherzer of the Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the Guardians at Progressive Field on June 25, 2025 in Cleveland.

Blue Jays' Scherzer to start Wednesday, but can Hoffman close effectively?

Jeff Hoffman wasn’t good on an afternoon in which a series against an inferior foe ultimately was lost.

June 22, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Pitcher Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays turning the page to Cleveland following disappointing series loss to Chisox

In the wake of Saturday’s scintillating start by Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt had a tough act to follow in the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox

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June 22, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette's first-pitch lead-off homer powers Blue Jays to win over White Sox

Bo Bichette batting leadoff is turning into a huge success.

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June 21, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Bo Bichette, centre, celebrates his solo home run during the first inning of a game against the White Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Blue Jays eagerly await Max Scherzer's return to bolster a thinning starting rotation

The Max Scherzer watch has officially begun, a consensus first-ballot Hall of Fame pitcher who may tip the scales in Toronto’s favour once he’s back on the mound and once he is able to showcase his durability.

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June 21, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays walks in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 6, 2025 in Anaheim, Calif.

Blue Jays no match for lowly Chicago White Sox in series opener

In his first start for the Blue Jays, veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull didn’t exactly leave a stirring first impression. In fact, he left a lot to be desired.

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June 21, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays