I review Harvey Sahker's excellent new book, "Before the Blue Jays: Professional Baseball in Toronto Prior to 1977."
Book Review: Before the Blue Jays: Professional Baseball in Toronto Prior to 1977, by Harvey Sahker
But What Do I Know? . . . Brock Dykxhoorn, Cade Smith, Fergie Jenkins, Justin Morneau
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Brock Dykxhoorn, Cade Smith, Fergie Jenkins and Justin Morneau.
Former major leaguer Tim Harkness dies at 87
Former big leaguer Tim Harkness (Lachine, Que.) has died at the age of 87.
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays news: Cito Gaston, Earl Sanders, Whit Merrifield, Trevor Richards
Some news and notes about former Toronto Blue Jays players from the past week.
But What Do I Know? . . . Liam Hicks, Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor, Dave Winfield
My weekly Canadian baseball news “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Liam Hicks, Cal Quantrill, Matt Brash, Nick Pivetta and Dave Winfield.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau, Tom Henke
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau and Tom Henke.
Remembering Rico Carty
Fifteen years before Rickey was being Rickey in Toronto, Rico was being Rico. Rico Carty, who died on November 23, was a great hitter but an equally great character.
Part 2 -10 interesting facts I learned at the 2024 Canadian Baseball History Conference
Here are five more interesting facts I learned at the Canadian Baseball History Conference at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ont., this weekend.
Collector Profile: Matt Simpson, collecting cards of Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers
For Matt Simpson, a George Gibson card is as treasured as a Honus Wagner card. That’s what happens when you focus your collection on Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.
10 interesting facts I learned at the 2023 Canadian Baseball History Conference
Here are 10 interesting facts that I learned at the Canadian Baseball History Conference in Toronto on the weekend.