The Boston Red Sox placed Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right elbow flexor strain.
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Remembering Willie Stargell who passed away 23 years ago today
Willie Stargell passed away 23 years ago today. He was just 61. He hit some majestic home runs in Montreal during his major league career.
But What Do I Know? . . . Ralph Glew, Tyler O’Neill, Nick Pivetta, James Paxton
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Ralph Glew, Tyler O'Neill, Nick Pivetta and James Paxton.
Photo: Montreal Royals star Jackie Robinson meets Honus Wagner
For someone who runs a blog called Cooperstowners in Canada, it's a dream photo. It features Jackie Robinson, in his Montreal Royals uniform, shaking hands with Honus Wagner. So when was it taken?
April 2 in Toronto Blue Jays’ history: Caudill, Clemens, Thomas, Stairs, Pillar
April 2 has been a memorable date in Toronto Blue Jays' history. Kevin Glew provides a rundown of some transactions and debuts on this date.
But What Do I Know? . . . Luke Easter, Cade Smith, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Andre Dawson
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Luke Easter, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta and Andre Dawson.
O’Neill sets Opening Day home run record
On Thursday, Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) homered in his fifth consecutive Opening Day game to set a new major league record.
How did Fergie Jenkins pitch on Opening Day?
How did Canada's greatest major league pitcher Fergie Jenkins fare on Opening Day? Pretty darn well. I did the research.
Why Mark Bomback started on Opening Day for the Blue Jays in 1982
Kevin Glew examines why, with Dave Stieb and Jim Clancy in their rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays started Mark Bomback on Opening Day in 1982.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Cade Smith, Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Michael Soroka, Cade Smith and Jordan Romano.