After hitting .386 in 18 games in triple-A in July, Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) has been called up by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Canadian baseball notes: Naylor, Romano, Soroka, Paxton, McGriff
Some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about Bo Naylor, Jordan Romano, James Paxton and Michael Soroka.
Ducey to be in Cooperstown this weekend for McGriff, Rolen
Canadian Rob Ducey is headed to Cooperstown this weekend to celebrate the induction of two friends and ex-teammates.
Stratford’s Aitcheson was McGriff’s teammate 39 years ago
Kevin Aitcheson (Stratford, Ont.) reflects on his time playing with Fred McGriff with the 1984 Knoxville Blue Jays.
Dorchester native David Mendham signs with Ottawa Titans
After a successful college career, Dorchester, Ont., native David Mendham has signed his first pro contract with the Ottawa Titans.
Pivetta strikes out 13 in relief to set Red Sox and Canadian record
Canadian righty Nick Pivetta set a Canadian major league record and a Red Sox franchise record when he struck out 13 in relief on Monday.
Guardians’ Naylor brothers make history with HRs in same inning
Bo Naylor and Josh Naylor made history on Friday when they homered in the same inning for the Cleveland Guardians to become the first Canadian brothers to go deep for the same major league team in the same inning.
Canadian MLB All-Star Game notes: Thomson, Romano, Scheurwater, Bichette
Rob Thomson not only became the first Canadian to manage in the MLB All-Star game, but also the first Canuck skipper to earn a win.
New Jack Graney mural unveiled in his hometown of St. Thomas, Ontario
A new mural of former major league outfielder and legendary broadcaster Jack Graney has been unveiled in his hometown of St. Thomas, Ont.
Canadian James Paxton named American League Pitcher of the Month
Canadian James Paxton has been named American League Pitcher of the Month for June. He went 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA with the Red Sox.