The Ottawa Titans have re-signed outfielder Jake Sanford after he was released by the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association.
Canadian Jake Sanford back with Ottawa Titans
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.
These Blue Jays stars were originally drafted by who?
Did you know Jimmy Key was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox? Or that Tom Henke was first selected by the Seattle Mariners? 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.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Edouard Julien, Jamie Romak, George Bell, John Olerud
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Michael Soroka, Edouard Julien and George Bell.
Legendary B.C. lefty Ted Bowsfield still a proud Canadian
It's been almost 60 years since his final major league pitch, but Ted Bowsfield (Penticton, B.C.) is still Canada's Teddy Ballgame.
But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, James Paxton, John Hiller, Kirk McCaskill, George Bell
My weekly weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" discusses Jordan Romano, James Paxton and George Bell.
Collector Profile: Rob Trickey on building the best Jesse Barfield collection
Rob Trickey has built what's likely the most extensive collection of Jesse Barfield cards, photos and tickets in the world.
Barfield to join Bell, Moseby in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
February 1, 2023 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada When Jesse Barfield was 13, he was sitting in the upper right field bleachers at Comiskey Park watching the Chicago White Sox with his friends, when he leaned over to them and said, “You know one day I’m going to be playing right out there.” “And... Continue Reading →
Canadian MLBers you might not have heard of . . . Ralph Buxton
He played on a World Series-winning team with Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra and pitched for Hall of Fame managers Connie Mack and Casey Stengel. However with the way umpires check pitchers for substances today, Ralph Buxton, the man sometimes referred to as the “Pine Tar Baby,” would’ve been in trouble. But that’s all part of the story of this little-talked-about right-hander, who in 1938 became the first player born in Saskatchewan to compete in the major leagues.