Former big league catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) has been elected to the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame.
Russell Martin elected to Quebec Sports Hall of Fame
Canadian George Selkirk won five World Series rings with the New York Yankees
With the New York Yankees immersed in a Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, their fierce American League East rival, now is as good a time as any to attempt to shine the spotlight on Canada’s forgotten Mr. October.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Remember when the Blue Jays signed Dave Righetti?
Do you remember when the Toronto Blue Jays signed left-hander Dave Righetti? I don't either. But it was 32 years ago today.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Ruben Sierra 29 years ago today
You've probably forgotten this, but the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Ruben Sierra to a minor league contract 29 years ago today.