Intercounty Baseball League legend and former Baseball Ontario executive director Bob McKillop died on Saturday at the age of 83.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Michael Soroka, Brian Ostrosser, Alex Rios
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Michael Soroka, Brian Ostrosser and Alex Rios.
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.
Remembering the last game at Exhibition Stadium 36 years ago today
It was a dramatic and fitting end for the Toronto Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium. Thirty-six years ago today, on an 0-and-1 count in the bottom of the 10th inning, George Bell belted a fastball from Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen into the left field bleachers for a two-run home run to give the Blue Jays a 7-5 walk-off victory.
Jenkins shares memories of Allen ahead of ex-slugger’s Hall of Fame induction
If Fergie Jenkins had his way, Dick Allen would've been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame while the slugger was still alive.
But What Do I Know? . . . Matt Brash, Josh Naylor, Bo Naylor, Jose Cruz Jr., Pete Ward
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Matt Brash, the Naylor brothers, Edouard Julien and Pete Ward.
Five things you should know about . . . Jesse Jefferson
Jesse Jefferson, a workhorse starting pitcher on the early Toronto Blue Jays teams, would've turned 76 today. Here are five things you should know about him.
Former Montreal Expos manager Jeff Torborg dies at 83
Former Montreal Expos manager Jeff Torborg passed away on January 19 at the age of 83.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, John Upham, Devon White, Kirk McCaskill
My weekly Canadian baseball news “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, John Upham, Devon White, Russell Martin and Tim Raines.
A (Steve) Christmas Story, plus holiday birthdays
This is my (Steve) Christmas card to you. I wish you joy this holiday season and I want to thank you for your support of this blog.
