“Matt Brash left the Niagara Purple Eagles nest and found his way west to become the first player from Kingston to receive a major-league pay check.
But who is Matt Brash?
Ask his former Niagara University roommates and teammates Alex MacKinnon (Aurora, Ont.) and Joe Tevlin (Toronto, Ont.) and they’ll tell you all about the fearless competitor, tireless worker and Purple Eagle star.”
Read MoreBob Alexander was the very definition of a journeyman professional pitcher, toeing the rubber for no less than 17 teams in 18 seasons. But the crafty right-hander’s resume does boast two memorable firsts, according to Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew.
Read MoreThe incredible story that is John Axford’s career in professional baseball is set to add another chapter as the 38-year-old was acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday from the Toronto Blue Jays organization for cash considerations.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott updates his list of top signing bonuses received by Canadian MLB draft picks to include players selected in 2021.
Read MoreJoey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) has been named the National League Player of the Month for July, as well as the National Player of the Week for the week ending August 1.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have traded reliever John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
Read MoreHappy Canada Day!
As has become a tradition on the Canadian Baseball Network, editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares his annual all-Canadian lineup. This is his 21st edition of the team.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) recorded his 1,000th major league RBI. This makes him the second Canadian - joining Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) - to reach that milestone. In this article, Canadian Baseball Network writer Neil Munro put Votto’s milestone RBI into historical context.
Read MoreCanadian R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, B.C.) has made Larry Shenk’s Phillies All-Initials Team.
Read MoreAccording to a report from Mark Bowman of MLB.com, right-hander Mike Soroka has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from the torn Achilles tendon injury he suffered last August and will undergo exploratory surgery to deal with the issue.
Read MoreElliott: CBN plays name game with Norton, Pelletier, Zuk
Read MoreOn Friday night, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) became the second Canadian to reach the 300-home run milestone, joining Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.). Canadian Baseball Network writer Neil Munro puts Votto’s milestone into historic perspective.
Read More“Excluding games in which he reached exclusively by error in Joey Votto’s 1,795-game career, he has reached base safely in 1,562 games, which exceeds Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. Ruth did so in 1,552 games of his first 1,792; Mantle in 1,561.”
Read MoreMajor League Baseball and the Colorado Rockies unveiled the official logo of the 2021 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Friday night.
Read MoreThe Toronto Mets have added Pete Orr, former big leaguer, current Milwaukee Brewers scout and minor league instructor to their coaching staff.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher commends the writers and broadcasters covering the Toronto Blue Jays in these challenging times.
Read More“With two outs and an 0-2 count to Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames in the top of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Ellen Harrigan was standing up and cheering with the two other members of her Los Angeles Dodgers “pod” at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. In a season that had presented more than its fair share of personal and professional challenges, the Dodgers senior director of baseball administration and Agincourt, Ont., native refused to let COVID-19 or her recovery from a pulmonary embolism keep her from experiencing history.”
Read MoreCanuck moves and transactions: Albers, Deglan, Henderson, Tiegs
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo expects big numbers from a slimmed down Vladimir Guerrero (Montreal, Que.).
Read MoreHamiota, Man., native Murray Zuk reflects on his legendary, 50-year scouting career with the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.
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