Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, who played more games against the Montreal Expos than he did against any other major league team, died on Monday at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer.
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dies at 65
But What Do I Know? . . . Russell Martin, Tim Raines, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: If it seems like Russell Martin has hit a lot of clutch, late-inning home runs for the Toronto Blue Jays this season, that’s because he has. Thirteen of the Montreal native’s 19 homers have come in the sixth inning or later. Thirty-two years ago today,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Ron Piché, Woodie Fryman, Michael Young
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: Funeral services were held yesterday for Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Ron Piché in Laval, Quebec. Hall president Tom Valcke reported that Piche would be buried in his honourary Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame blazer. Piché, who pitched for parts of six seasons... Continue Reading →