My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Mitch Bratt, Matt Stairs and Joe Siddall.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Mitch Bratt, Cal Quantrill, Rob Thomson
Canadian Michael Soroka traded to Cubs
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.
Former Blue Jays bench coach Lee Elia dies at 87
Lee Elia, who served as the Toronto Blue Jays bench coach in 2000, died on July 9 at the age of 87
Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joe Coleman dies at 78
Former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Joe Coleman passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 78.
These Blue Jays legends and current stars were originally drafted by who?
Jimmy Key was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Tom Henke was first selected by the Seattle Mariners. These are just two things I learned when doing some draft research. It's true.
How did Fergie Jenkins pitch on Opening Day?
So how did Fergie Jenkins, the greatest Canadian pitcher, fare on MLB Opening Day? Pretty darn well, I discovered.
Super Canadian baseball stats – March 10 to March 14
Here are my "Super Canadian Baseball Stats" from March 10 to March 14.
Super Canadian Baseball Stats – Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, 2025
Read the Super Canadian baseball stats I've featured on my social media accounts from the past week.
UPDATED: Canadians in pro baseball: 2024-25 off-season transactions tracker
It has been a busy off-season for Canadians in professional baseball. I’ve tried to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks this off-season.
Former Blue Jays coach John Felske dies at 82
Former Toronto Blue Jays bullpen coach John Felske passed away on November 30 at the age of 82.