Happy 65th Birthday to Jesse Barfield! Here's my Jesse Barfield appreciation post in his honour.
The Jesse Barfield appreciation post on his 65th birthday
But What Do I Know? . . . Freddie Freeman, Fernando Valenzuela, Tyler O’Neill, Cal Quantrill
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Freddie Freeman, Fernando Valenzuela, Tyler O'Neill and Cal Quantrill.
Canadian George Selkirk won five World Series rings with the New York Yankees
With the New York Yankees set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 120th World Series, now is as good a time as any to attempt to shine the spotlight on George Selkirk, Canada’s forgotten Mr. October.
Kaye Kaminishi, last Vancouver Asahi player, dies at 102
Kaye Kaminishi, who had been the last surviving member of the Vancouver Asahi, died on Saturday morning at the age of 102.
September 12, 1974 – Canadian John Hiller sets AL record for most wins by a reliever
Fifty years ago today, Detroit Tigers left-hander John Hiller broke the American League record for most wins in a season by a relief pitcher.
Forty-nine years ago, Dave McKay became the first Canadian to homer in their first MLB at bat
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.
Canadian baseball trivia on Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! Let's celebrate with a hodge podge of Canada Day baseball facts that I've gathered over the years.
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Josh Naylor, Cade Smith, Willie Mays
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses James Paxton, Josh Naylor, Cade Smith and Willie Mays.
Collector Profile: Matt Simpson, collecting cards of Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers
For Matt Simpson, a George Gibson card is as treasured as a Honus Wagner card. That’s what happens when you focus your collection on Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.
Naylor to receive Canadian ball hall’s Tip O’Neill Award today
Cleveland Guardians slugger Josh Naylor will be presented with the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Tip O’Neill Award at Rogers Centre today.