March 6, 1969: Montreal Expos’ first spring training game

Kevin Glew shares some details about the Montreal Expos' first ever spring training game played 57 years ago today, on March 6, 1969.

March 6, 2026 11

Remembering Roberto Clemente’s season in Montreal on Roberto Clemente Day

On Roberto Clemente Day, I take a look back at Clemente's first pro season with the Montreal Royals and the legend's other Canadian links.

September 15, 2025 5

August 28, 1969 – Claude Raymond became the first Canadian pitcher to earn a win for the Expos

Fifty-six years ago today, Claude Raymond became the first Canadian to register a win for a Canadian major league team in a regular season game when accomplished the feat with the Montreal Expos.

August 28, 2025 6

Remembering Henry Aaron and his Canadian connections

On what would be Henry Aaron's 91st birthday, I take a look at some of his Canadian connections.

February 5, 2025 6

Remembering Roberto Clemente on the 52nd anniversary of his death

When Roberto Clemente's plane carrying relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed 52 years ago today, down with it went the hearts and spirits of the thousands - including many in Canada and Montreal - that Clemente managed to touch during his short life.

December 31, 2024 6

But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Matt Brash, Carson Vitale, Chris Mears, Tom Cheek

My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Larry Walker, Carson Vitale, Chris Mears, Joey Votto and Tom Cheek.

December 1, 2024 14

August 28, 1969 – Claude Raymond became the first Canadian pitcher to earn a win for the Expos

Fifty-five years ago today, Claude Raymond became the first Canadian to register a win for a Canadian major league team in a regular season game when accomplished the feat with the Montreal Expos.