My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: First A-Rod watches a called third strike to end the ALCS and then Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is rung up on the last pitch of the NLCS. I know it’s not easy to hit big league pitching, but these guys aren’t paid millions... Continue Reading →
Puhl fondly remembers 1980 NLCS
When Terry Puhl rapped a base hit to right field in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the 1980 National League Championship Series (NLCS), the Melville, Sask., native set a new record for most hits in an NLCS. It was Puhl’s 10th hit of that grueling, five-game battle between the Astros and the Phillies.... Continue Reading →
Canadians in 2010 Post-Season and Best Canadian Post-Season Performances
The Toronto Blue Jays may not have advanced to the post-season, but there will be some Canadian content in this year’s playoffs. Toronto, Ont., native Jesse Crain will come out of the bullpen for the Minnesota Twins, while Joey Votto, of Etobicoke, Ont., will be suiting up for the Cincinnati Reds. Also on the field... Continue Reading →