Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · This post-season could represent the first time in major league history that two Canadian pitchers will start playoff openers for their respective clubs. Right-hander Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) has been the ace of the National League East champion Atlanta Braves this season, while left-hander... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Ladner, B.C., native and 2018 Tip O’Neill Award winner James Paxton has now won nine straight starts for the New York Yankees. That’s the most consecutive starts that he has ever won in his career. Back in July and August 2017, he earned victories... Continue Reading →
September 10, 2019 Official Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Press Release The fourth annual Canadian Baseball History Conference will be held on November 9th and 10th at Museum London in London, Ont. The event, which brings together baseball fans and researchers from across the country, is once again being organized by Andrew North, who is... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · All of the presentations were outstanding at the third annual Canadian Baseball History Conference in London, Ont., on Saturday. Thank you to Andrew and Elena North for all that they do to put together this event and a special tip of the hat to... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Canadian baseball legend Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) whose wife Lydia passed away unexpectedly on Monday. I’m sending good thoughts and strength to Fergie and his family at this difficult time. · Congratulations to North Vancouver,... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · When the Toronto Blue Jays called up Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) on Friday, it topped off a great week for Canadians in the majors (Keep reading below for more Canadian highlights). The switch-hitting outfielder became the eighth Canadian to appear in a major league... Continue Reading →