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Montreal native Russell Martin made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers 20 years ago today.
May 5, 2006 – Russell Martin makes MLB debut
April 13: Four Canadian MLB debuts, Rose makes history as Expo
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Over the years, four Canadians made their major league debuts on Apr. 13, while Pete Rose made history as a Montreal Expo and a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer preserved a win for Tom Seaver in his MLB debut.
April 2 in Toronto Blue Jays’ history: Caudill, Clemens, Thomas, Stairs, Pillar
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April 2 has been a memorable date in Toronto Blue Jays' history. I provide a rundown of some transactions and debuts on this date.
January 21, 1997: Lee Smith signed with the Expos
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It was 29 years ago today that Hall of Fame reliever Lee Smith sign a minor league contract with the Montreal Expos.
December 23, 1990: Montreal Expos trade Tim Raines to Chicago White Sox
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Thirty-five years ago today, the Montreal Expos traded Tim Raines to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Ivan Calderon and reliever Barry Jones
December 19, 1991: Toronto Blue Jays sign Dave Winfield
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On this date 34 years ago, Dave Winfield signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
November 26, 1979 – Blue Jays shortstop Alfredo Griffin named co-winner of American League Rookie of the Year award
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Forty-six years ago today, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Alfredo Griffin was named co-winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award.
October 8, 1985: Toronto Blue Jays play their first postseason game
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Forty years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays played their first postseason game. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-1 in Game 1 of the 1985 ALCS.
September 24, 1992: Dave Winfield becomes first 40-year-old in AL to record 100 RBIs in a season
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On this date 33 years ago, Blue Jays DH Dave Winfield became the first 40-year-old in American League history to record 100 RBIs in a season.
September 9, 1945 – Dick Fowler became the first Canadian to throw a MLB no-hitter
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On this date 80 years ago, Philadelphia A's right-hander Dick Fowler (Toronto, Ont.) became the first Canadian to throw a no-hitter in a major league game.