My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau and Tom Henke.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau, Tom Henke
September 7, 1999 – Gagne starts against Dempster in MLB debut
On this date 25 years ago, Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, B.C.) faced off against Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) in a rare battle of Canadian MLB starting pitchers.
Fourteen years ago, Matt Stairs broke the MLB record for most pinch-hit homers
Fourteen years ago today, Matt Stairs made major league history when he belted a two-run pinch-hit, home run off Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Kameron Loe for the 21st pinch-hit home run of his big-league career. This broke Cliff Johnson's major league record for most pinch-hit homers.
Canadians in the MLB All-Star Game
Some fun facts and trivia about Canadians in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
But What Do I Know? . . . MLB Draft, Nick Pivetta, Michael Soroka, Tim Raines
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Michael Soroka and Adam Stern.
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.
Get your bids in on these Baseball Canada auction items
Baseball Canada has unveiled its list of auction items for its annual Awards Banquet & Fundraiser. Bid on them on help Baseball Canada.
Canadian James Paxton named American League Pitcher of the Month
Canadian James Paxton has been named American League Pitcher of the Month for June. He went 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA with the Red Sox.
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.
2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Rich Harden
Kevin Glew's first 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee spotlight is on former big league right-hander Rich Harden.