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 not the answer again as Twins prey on walk-happy Jays pitching

A series was won, but a sweep denied as the Blue Jays left the Land of 10,000 Lakes on Sunday with their collective heads well above water, at least for the time being.

June 8, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

BowdBowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on June 8, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn. en Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on June 8, 2025 in Minneapolis, Min.

George Springer's timely dinger sparks Blue Jays to another road win over Twins

The Blue Jays are enjoying this unexpected view near the top of the AL East, knowing that better times await if they are able to sustain these good vibes.

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June 7, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

George Springer of the Blue Jays celebrates his go-ahead two run home run against the Twins during the eighth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Blue Jays continue to roll, rallying to topple the Twins in series opener

The red-hot Blue Jays show no signs of cooling down.

June 7, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays hit the road on a high after taking two of three from visiting Phillies

Knowing a nine-game road trip loomed, a three-game series against a quality team such as the 37-25 Phillies was viewed as important as any the Blue Jays have played this season.

June 5, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Erik Swanson and Tyler Heineman celebrate defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alejandro Kirk delivers Blue Jays' walk-off win off former teammate Jordan Romano

The night was short on runs, but high drama set in Wednesday as the Blue Jays and visiting Phillies battled in the second game of their three-game series.

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June 5, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk celebrates his walk off RBI with teammates Bo Bichette, Jonatan Clase, Jeff Hoffman, and Brendon Little against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at the Rogers Centre on June 4, 2025 in Toronto.

June 1, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays lose Daulton Varsho to hamstring injury, but win fourth straight in homer-fest vs. Athletics

Just when it appeared the Blue Jays had turned a corner, they suffered a turn for the worse in the third inning of Saturday’s wild 8-7 win over the visiting Athletics.

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May 31, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays