Former Toronto Blue Jays roving minor league hitting instructor Merv Rettenmund passed away on Saturday at the age of 81.
Former Blue Jays roving hitting instructor Merv Rettenmund dies at 81
Ozzie Virgil – May 17, 1932 to September 29, 2024
Ozzie Virgil, the first major league player from the Dominican Republic and later a longtime Montreal Expos coach, died on September 29 at the age of 92.
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.
Twenty-five years ago today, Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal
Twenty-five years ago today, Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th major league hit. It was a single to centre field at Montreal's Olympic Stadium.
Remembering Mike Kilkenny
We remember former Detroit Tigers left-hander Mike Kilkenny (Bradford, Ont.) who passed away six years ago at the age of 73.
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Tyler O’Neill, Eric Gagne, Edwin Encarnacion
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses James Paxton, Tyler O'Neill and Edwin Encarnacion.
Gaston worthy of plaque in Cooperstown, will find out Hall of Fame fate on Sunday
Legendary Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston should be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday. But his fate is in the voters' hands.
Rockies acquire Quantrill from Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have traded right-hander Cal Quantrill to the Colorado Rockies for minor league catcher Kody Huff.
Canadian Rowan Wick signs with Blue Jays
After a brief stop in the Atlanta Braves organization, Rowan Wick has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Canadian Owen Caissie named Southern League Player of the Week
Tennessee Smokies outfielder Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been named the Double-A Southern League’s Player of the Week.