Forty-eight years ago today, Bill Atkinson (Chatham, Ont.) made his major league debut with the Montreal Expos.
September 18, 1976 – Canadian Bill Atkinson makes MLB debut
September 10, 1965 – Fergie Jenkins made his major league debut 59 years ago today
On this date 59 years ago, Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Forty-nine years ago, Dave McKay became the first Canadian to homer in their first MLB at bat
Forty-nine years ago today, Dave McKay (Vancouver, B.C.) homered in his first MLB at bat. He is the only Canadian to accomplish that feat.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Cade Smith, Nick Pivetta, Tom Henke
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Cade Smith, Nick Pivetta and Tom Henke.
Former Blue Jays reliever Doug Creek passes away at 55
Former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Doug Creek passed away on Sunday morning from pancreatic cancer. He was 55.
Canadian Tyler O’Neill named American League Player of the Week
Boston Red Sox slugger Tyler O'Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) has been named the American League Player of the Week.
Dodgers designate Paxton for assignment, Young headed to Korea
Left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) is headed to Korea.
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 Expo Tony Scott dies at 72
Former Montreal Expos outfielder Tony Scott passed away on May 28 at the age of 72 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
Red Sox place Tyler O’Neill on 10-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox have placed Tyler O'Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation.