Photo: Getty Images By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada With the New York Mets, Ron Darling was an all-star, a Gold Glove Award winner, a 1986 World Series champion and he's scheduled to be inducted into their Hall of Fame this year. Later in his playing career, he became a key member of the Oakland... Continue Reading →
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White, Clapp, Psota, Stoneman, Runge, Baba to be inducted into Canadian ball hall on Saturday
Here's a complete rundown of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's induction weekend festivities. The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday in St. Marys, Ont.
But What Do I Know? . . . Otto Lopez, Michael Soroka, Josh Naylor, Nolan Ryan
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Otto Lopez, Michael Soroka, Josh Naylor, Adam Macko and Nolan Ryan.
Book Review: The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and other Expos Vignettes, by Danny Gallagher
I recently read Danny Gallagher's excellent new book, "The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and other Expos Vignettes." Here's my review.
But What Do I Know? . . . Otto Lopez, Tristan Peters, Tyler O’Neill, Juan Guzman, SkyDome
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks, Tristan Peters, Juan Guzman and the SkyDome.
Canadian Cade Smith named American League Reliever of the Month
Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) has been named American League Reliever of the Month for the month of May.
Forty-one years ago today, Jim Abbott was drafted by the Blue Jays
When Jim Abbott was drafted in the 36th round by the Toronto Blue Jays 41 years ago today, the then 17-year-old left-hander called it “the thrill of a lifetime.”
But What Do I Know? . . . Otto Lopez, Owen Caissie, Adam Macko, Cade Smith, Roy Halladay, Felipe Alou
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Otto Lopez Adam Macko, Cade Smith, Roy Halladay and Felipe Alou.
A look back at Frank Thomas’s tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays on his birthday
On Frank Thomas's 58th birthday, let's take a look back at his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays and his other Canadian connections.
Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Charlie Moore dies at 72
Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Charlie Moore died on Saturday at the age of 72. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame was the first to share the news of his passing yesterday afternoon.
But What Do I Know? . . . Adam Macko, Otto Lopez, Tristan Peters, Lloyd Moseby, Rob Ducey,
My weekly Canadian baseball news column discusses Adam Macko, Otto Lopez, Cade Smith, Jonah Tong and Lloyd Moseby.