On this date 59 years ago, Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.
September 10, 1965 – Fergie Jenkins made his major league debut 59 years ago today
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.
These Blue Jays 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.
Former Expos pitcher Mike Wegener passed away in December at age 77
Mike Wegener, a pitcher on the Montreal Expos’ first team, passed away on December 6 at the age of 77.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Otto Lopez, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Josh Naylor, Otto Lopez, Jordan Romano and Fergie Jenkins.
But What Do I Know? . . . Owen Caissie, Nick Pivetta, Matt Stairs, John Mayberry
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Owen Caissie, Nick Pivetta and Matt Stairs.
Former Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dies at 80
Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams has died at the age of 80.
10 things you probably didn’t know about Michael Saunders
Michael Saunders will become the 12th member of Baseball Canada's Wall of Excellence on Saturday. Here are 10 things you probably don't know about him.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Josh Naylor, Fergie Jenkins, Gary Carter
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Josh Naylor and Gary Carter.
Thomson receives contract extension from Phillies
After managing the Phillies to the NLCS in back-to-back seasons, Rob Thomson has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.