Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
Michael Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) has received a contract extension from the Phillies.
Steve Hargan, who made five starts for the Toronto Blue Jays in their inaugural season, passed away on October 30 at the age of 83.
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Cade Smith, Rob Thomson, Liam Hicks and Jose Berrios.
Longtime minor league manager and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Bill Slack passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Cal Quantrill, Owen Caissie, Jonah Tong and Nathan Flewelling.
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Cal Quantrill, Otto Lopez and Tippy Martinez
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Canadian right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infield prospect Ronny Cruz and minor league outfielder Christian Franklin.
Longtime Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jim Clancy has died at the age of 69.
If you’re looking for inspiration today, go and listen to Fred McGriff’s National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech.
