Tommy John, who coached in Edmonton, dies at 83

Legendary left-hander Tommy John died on Saturday night at the age of 83. He was the pitching coach for the triple-A Edmonton Trappers in 2003.

August 18, 2026 6

But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, Cade Smith, Liam Hicks, Michael Soroka, Larry Walker, Tim Raines, Pat Gillick

My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Jordan Romano, Cade Smith, Liam Hicks, Michael Soroka, Mitch Bratt, Tim Raines and Pat Gillick.

August 16, 2026 8

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.

July 7, 2026 6

Canadian baseball trivia on Canada Day

Happy Canada Day! Let's celebrate with a hodge podge of Canada Day baseball facts that I've gathered over the years.

July 1, 2026 7

Forty-one years ago today, Jim Abbott was drafted by the Blue Jays

When Jim Abbott was drafted in the 36th round by the Toronto Blue Jays 41 years ago today, the then 17-year-old left-hander called it “the thrill of a lifetime.”

June 3, 2026 2

Happy Birthday to Rick Cerone! Here are five things you might not know about him . . .

Rick Cerone was a catcher for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos. He turns 72 today. Here are five other things you might not know about him.