Thirty-three years ago today, Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) became the first Canadian to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
January 8, 1991: Fergie Jenkins becomes first Canadian elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Cardinals claim Canadian Jared Young from Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed OF/1B Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Cooperstowners in Canada: Greg Maddux
Like Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux wore the No. 31 for the Chicago Cubs, but that wasn't the legendary right-hander's only Canadian connection.
Jackie Robinson: “I owe more to Canadians than they’ll ever know.”
Jackie Robinson and his wife, Rachel, loved the city of Montreal, where Robinson played for the Royals in 1946.
But What Do I Know? . . . Bo Naylor, James Paxton, Rob Zastryzny, Edouard Julien, Reggie Smith
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Bo Naylor, James Paxton and Reggie Smith.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor, Mike Soroka, Edouard Julien, Pat Tabler
My weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Cal Quantrill, Mike Soroka and Mel Queen.
Cooperstowners in Canada: Tom Glavine
On Tom Glavine's 57th birthday, Kevin Glew shares some of the Hall of Fame left-hander's Canadian connections.
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Ryan Dempster, Dustin Molleken
My weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Mike Soroka, James Paxton and Jerry Howarth.
Arozarena sparks Mexico to WBC win over Canada, Canada eliminated
Mexico scored four runs in the sixth inning to propel them to a 10-3 win over Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
Lopez, Skirrow propel Canada to WBC win over Colombia
Right-hander Noah Skirrow (Stoney Creek, Ont.) tossed five scoreless innings and Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) belted a three-run home run in the ninth inning to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over Colombia at the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday.