Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
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.
Twenty-nine years ago, Paul Molitor had five hits in the first game of a doubleheader to propel the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Twenty-five years ago today, Rob Ducey (Cambridge, Ont.) had a career-best five hits in a game for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fourteen years ago today, Matt Stairs made major league history when he belted a two-run pinch-hit, home run off Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Kameron Loe for the 21st pinch-hit home run of his big-league career. This broke Cliff Johnson's major league record for most pinch-hit homers.
I share some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about James Paxton, Tyler Black and Josh Naylor.
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Cade Smith, James Paxton, Tyler O'Neill and George Bell.
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Joey Votto, Joe Siddall and Tom Cheek.
It's Canada Day and the Milwaukee Brewers have called up left-hander Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) to start their game tonight against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
Canadian infielder Adam Hall has had his contract transferred to the Milwaukee Brewers by the independent American Association's Winnipeg Goldeyes.
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses my mom, Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Chris Robinson and Felipe Alou.
