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Several significant events in Canadian baseball history have taken place on May 15 over the years.
May 15 – On this date in Canadian baseball history . . .
About Kevin Glew
Remember when the Blue Jays signed Dave Righetti?
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Do you remember when the Toronto Blue Jays signed left-hander Dave Righetti? I don't either. But it was 32 years ago today.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Ruben Sierra 29 years ago today
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You've probably forgotten this, but the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Ruben Sierra to a minor league contract 29 years ago today.
But What Do I Know? . . . Mother’s Day, Fergie Jenkins, Liam Hicks, Paul Beeston, Bobby Cox, Buck Martinez
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My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses my mom, Fergie Jenkins, Liam Hicks, Otto Lopez, Paul Beeston and Bobby Cox.
Cleveland Guardians trade Canadian Matt Wilkinson to San Francisco Giants, Bo Naylor demoted
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The Cleveland Guardians have traded left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson (Ladner, B.C.) to the San Francisco Giants and have sent Bo Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) down to triple-A.
Canadian Allan Simpson named one of SABR’s 2026 Henry Chadwick Award winners
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Allan Simpson (Kelowna, B.C.) has been named one of SABR's 2026 Henry Chadwick Award winners. SABR made the announcement on Wednesday.
Canadian Eric Cerantola makes MLB debut with Kansas City Royals
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Right-hander Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) made his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Canadian Jordan Romano signs with Rockies
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Canadian reliever Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) has signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
May 5, 2006 – Russell Martin makes MLB debut
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Montreal native Russell Martin made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers 20 years ago today.
But What Do I Know? . . . Liam Hicks, Otto Lopez, Matt Brash, Fergie Jenkins, Ryan Dempster
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My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Liam Hicks, Otto Lopez, Matt Brash, Fergie Jenkins and Ryan Dempster.