The Texas Rangers believe that Markham, Ont., native and former Team Italy right-hander Jordan Romano, whom they recently acquired, can help their bullpen in 2019. Roberto Angotti, from Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball, has the story.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that whether it is the eye tests, old-time stats or more refined statistical analysis, Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker checks in among the elite right fielders in the history of the game.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Harold Baines, Lee Smith, Jamie Romak, John Hiller, Bobby Mattick and John Axford.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker has a Power/Speed ratio that’s comparable to that of many Hall of Famers.
Read MoreCorey Koskie believes in the power of a story. And few athletes can offer more inspiration by sharing their personal experiences than the former Minnesota Twins third baseman. Now more than 12 years removed from his last major league game, the Anola, Man., native could be considered an expert in a number of areas, including overcoming long odds, conquering adversity, adapting to life after a professional sports career and how to motivate young athletes. Fortunately for parents, coaches and the athletes themselves, Koskie has chosen to share his stories on his most recent project, a website called Linklete (linklete.com).
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker has a career isolated power ranking of .252. Only 13 members of the Hall of Fame have a better isolated power ranking.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., Larry Walker was not only an offensive force, but he was one of the greatest defensive right fielders in major league history.
Read MoreLate Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jack Graney (St. Thomas, Ont.) is one of eight finalists for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2019 Ford C. Frick Award. The winner will be announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, offers 16 reasons why Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Larry Walker, Joe Carter, Roy Halladay, Jeff Heath and Rube Vickers.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s numbers rank right up there with other Hall of Fame right fielders.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker possessed one of the best combinations of speed and power of any player in major league history.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is one of the 10 most overlooked National Baseball Hall of Fame candidates.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that the completeness of Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker as a player is underscored by the success he had as a left-handed hitter facing left-handed pitchers.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker was an offensive threat both at home and on the road during his big league career.
Read MoreLadner, B.C. native James Paxton has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2018 Tip O’Neill Award.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that whether it’s old-school stats, Coors Field stats or the world of analytics, Maple Ridge, B.C., native’s Larry Walker’s career is among the elite in the game.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of the Inside the Seams, shares 10 reasons why Canadian Larry Walker is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Larry Walker, James Paxton, Murray Zuk, Jesse Barfield and Ron Santo.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, illustrates that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s numbers make the Canadian slugger Hall of Fame worthy.
Read More
