Forty-nine years ago today, Dave McKay (Vancouver, B.C.) homered in his first MLB at bat. He is the only Canadian to accomplish that feat.
Forty-nine years ago, Dave McKay became the first Canadian to homer in their first MLB at bat
Joey Votto retires
Six-time National League All-Star and Canadian baseball great Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Paxton likely done for season, Black called up, Naylor reaches milestone
I share some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about James Paxton, Tyler Black and Josh Naylor.
Atkinson honoured with portrait by Chatham Barnstormers
In a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, the Intercounty Baseball League's Chatham Barnstormers honoured former Montreal Expos right-hander and Chatham, Ont., native Bill Atkinson by unveiling a portrait of him at Fergie Jenkins Field.
Canadian Tyler O’Neill named American League Player of the Week
Boston Red Sox slugger Tyler O'Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) has been named the American League Player of the Week.
Paxton traded to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox reacquired James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar.
Catching up with Matt Stairs in Okotoks
I recently sat down with former big leaguer and Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Matt Stairs for a one-on-one interview in Okotoks, Alta.
Dodgers designate Paxton for assignment, Young headed to Korea
Left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) is headed to Korea.
Canadian Josh Naylor headed to first MLB All-Star Game
Cleveland Guardians slugger Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has been selected to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game.
Gagne to throw first pitch for Dodgers tonight to commemorate saves record
Canadian Eric Gagné (Mascouche, Que.) will throw out the first pitch prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium tonight.