Could the Toronto Blue Jays’ forthcoming renovated stadium in Dunedin defy the odds and be a successful financial investment over the long-term for the city? That question, as well as who is actually paying for the upgrades to the Blue Jays’ spring training facilities, is addressed by Canadian Baseball Network writer Jim Cowan in the first of an exclusive five-part series from Dunedin called “In the Heat.”
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, John Axford, Joey Votto, Felipe Alou, Brett Gray, Fergie Jenkins and Kevin Cash.
Read MorePassionate Montreal Expos fan and prolific SABR biography writer Norm King passed away on July 31 at age 61 from a rare form of bile duct cancer. The long-time Ottawa resident was the lead editor of the 2016 book, Au Jeu/Play Ball: The 50 Greatest Games in the History of the Montreal Expos.
Read MoreKevin Gregg, vice president of media relations for the Boston Red Sox and the son of former National League Eric Gregg is carrying on a family tradition. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares his story.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Joey Votto, Andrew Albers, Fergie Jenkins, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Stubby Clapp, Bob Prentice and Rajai Davis.
Read MoreRuss Hansen was heartbroken when friend and Expos catching legend Gary Carter died of brain tumours way too soon at 57 on February 16, 2012. Hansen noticed that other major leaguers were dying of the same dilemma and he has decided he wants to do something about it. The long-time Expos chronicler and photographer from Windsor, Ont. is starting a foundation to raise money to combat all cancers with funds utilized for education, pre-and-post cancer research and equipment.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher asks that we keep former Montreal Expos pitcher Scott Sanderson in our thoughts and prayers, as the former big leaguer facing a significant health challenge.
Read MoreBlue Jays legends Pat Gillick and the late Roy Halladay were inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame on Saturday.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Russell Martin, John Axford, Pedro Martinez, Bill Lee, John Olerud, Eric Hinske, Dave Winfield and Neil MacCarl.
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Elliott: RHP Jack Morris and SS Alan Trammell were both drafted in 1976 by scouting director Bill Lajoie and come July they will go into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown together
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Sr., the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame class, Dalton Pompey, Justin Morneau, George Gibson and Bartolo Colon.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that Montreal Expos fans should cheer Vladimir Guerrero’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday even though the slugger, who was signed, developed, nurtured and employed by the Expos for close to nine years, will be pictured in an Angels cap on his plaque.
Read MoreHall of Famer Robbie Alomar brings PR12 tourney home to Puerto Rico
Read MoreElliott: Scouts rate JA Happ-for-Brandon Drury, Billy McKinney deal
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto, Dave Stieb, George Gibson, Phil Marchildon and Tim and Cliff Johnson.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares that two pioneering baseball figures with ties to Montreal are being honoured in the latest introduction of legislation by the United States Congress. Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby are being feted for their role in baseball history with the Integration of Baseball Commemorative Coin Act.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Joey Votto, Andrew Albers, Ron Fairly, Terry Puhl, Chris Reitsma, Nelson Cruz and Cal Ripken Jr.
Read MoreEtobicoke, Ont., native Joey Votto clubbed a solo home run off of Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger in the top of the fifth inning on Monday for his 266th career homer. This round-tripper moved him past Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) and into second place on the all-time Canadian major league home runs list. Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) sits first with 383 career home runs.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Jim Adduci, John Hiller, Rich Harden, Terry Puhl and Floyd Youmans.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column is a special Canada Day edition that discusses Fergie Jenkins, Larry Walker, Dave Pagan and the first July 1 contests played by the Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays.
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