So how did Fergie Jenkins, the greatest Canadian pitcher, fare on MLB Opening Day? Pretty darn well, I discovered.
How did Fergie Jenkins pitch on Opening Day?
Super Canadian baseball stats – March 10 to March 14
Here are my "Super Canadian Baseball Stats" from March 10 to March 14.
Baseball lifer Dave McKay heads into 55th season in pro baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay is the definition of a baseball lifer. The 2025 season will represent his 55th consecutive campaign in pro baseball and his 41st as a big-league coach.
Super Canadian Baseball Stats – March 3 to March 7
Read the Super Canadian baseball stats I’ve featured on my social media accounts from the past week.
Super Canadian Baseball Stats – Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, 2025
Read the Super Canadian baseball stats I've featured on my social media accounts from the past week.
UPDATED: Canadians in pro baseball: 2024-25 off-season transactions tracker
It has been a busy off-season for Canadians in professional baseball. I’ve tried to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks this off-season.
Marlins sign Canadian Cal Quantrill
The Miami Marlins have signed Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) to a one-year, $3.5-million contract.
Axford to be honoured by Brewers, Toro signs with Red Sox
Former closer John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) will be inducted on to the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor this summer. Meanwhile, infielder Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) has signed with the Boston Red Sox.
UPDATED: Canadians in pro baseball: 2024-25 off-season transactions tracker
I am attempting to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks this off-season.
Inspirational Clapp honoured on Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence
Stubby Clapp didn’t do a back flip on stage at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet on Saturday night. But you get the feeling that if the 51-year-old baseball legend could still do one, he would have. That’s the kind of joy and pride Clapp felt being at being inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence.