My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Game 6, Trey Yesavage, Rodger Brulotte, Erik Sabrowski and Fred McGriff.
Gillick, Jenkins, McGriff, Raines among those returning to Cooperstown for induction weekend
Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.), Pat Gillick, Fred McGriff and Tim Raines will be among the more than 50 inductees returning for the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend this weekend.
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.
The Fred McGriff appreciation post
If you’re looking for inspiration today, go and listen to Fred McGriff’s National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech.
These Blue Jays 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.
Five most viewed Cooperstowners in Canada articles of 2023
Happy New Year! Here are the five most viewed Cooperstowners in Canada articles that were published in 2023.
Canadian baseball notes: Naylor, Romano, Soroka, Paxton, McGriff
Some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about Bo Naylor, Jordan Romano, James Paxton and Michael Soroka.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Edouard Julien, James Paxton, Michael Soroka
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Edouard Julien and James Paxton.
Tosca, McGriff’s first pro manager, reflects on HOFer’s early years
After Fred McGriff was drafted by the Yankees in 1981, he was assigned to their Gulf Coast League club. His first manager was Carlos Tosca.
Ducey to be in Cooperstown this weekend for McGriff, Rolen
Canadian Rob Ducey is headed to Cooperstown this weekend to celebrate the induction of two friends and ex-teammates.
