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.
September 12, 1974 – Canadian John Hiller sets AL record for most wins by a reliever
September 4, 1995: Paul Molitor records five hits for the Blue Jays
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.
August 24, 1999: Rob Ducey had five hits in an MLB game
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, Matt Stairs broke the MLB record for most pinch-hit homers
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.
Paxton likely done for season, Black called up, Naylor reaches milestone
I share some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about James Paxton, Tyler Black and Josh Naylor.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cade Smith, James Paxton, Josh Naylor, George Bell
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Cade Smith, James Paxton, Tyler O'Neill and George Bell.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Joey Votto, Cal Quantrill, Joe Siddall, Tom Cheek
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Joey Votto, Joe Siddall and Tom Cheek.
Brewers call up Canadian Rob Zastryzny on Canada Day
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.
Brewers acquire Adam Hall
Canadian infielder Adam Hall has had his contract transferred to the Milwaukee Brewers by the independent American Association's Winnipeg Goldeyes.
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Cal Quantrill, Justin Morneau, Josh Naylor
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses my mom, Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Chris Robinson and Felipe Alou.