Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Twenty-six years ago today, Rondell White had the game of his life. Not only did the Montreal Expos outfielder hit for the cycle in his club's 10-8, 13-inning win over the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park, but he also set franchise records for most hits (6) and most... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · The MLB Draft is set to begin tomorrow night at 7 p.m. E.T. in Secaucus, N.J. Thanks to the compensatory pick they will receive from the Cleveland Indians for Edwin Encarnacion, the Toronto Blue Jays will have two first-round selections (22nd and 28th overall).... Continue Reading →
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: It’s safe to say that 2016 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza enjoyed hitting against the Toronto Blue Jays. In 117 games versus the Blue Jays – including one at Exhibition Stadium – Griffey Jr. batted .301, belted 35... Continue Reading →
