For the third time in consecutive years, former Expos beat writer Danny Gallagher has spun out a book. Gallagher's just released baseball tome is called Always Remembered: new revelations and old tales about those fabulous Expos. It contains 51 chapters and about 30 sidebars and charts of Expos memories from 1969-2004.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Fergie Jenkins, Ralph Dickenson, Nick Pivetta, Derek Aucoin, John Axford and Glenallen Hill.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew reviews Brian “Chip” Martin’s excellent new book, The Man Who Made Babe Ruth: Brother Matthias of St. Mary’s School.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill, Rowan Wick, Jacques Doucet, Fergie Jenkins, Ted Cox and Jim Kern.
Read MoreThe National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Saturday that it will close to the public beginning Sunday, March 15 at 5 p.m. ET. This precautionary measure is being implemented in accordance with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and government officials to limit opportunities for large gatherings and the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher caught up with New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman in West Palm Beach, Fla., today prior to the announcement by Major League Baseball that all remaining spring training games have been cancelled due to the threat of the coronavirus. Among other things, Cashman talked to Gallagher about his favourite Montreal Expos player.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Tyler O’Neill, Rowan Dick, Jacques Doucet, Larry Walker, Fergie Jenkins and Joe DiMaggio.
Read MoreThe National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors has selected David Montgomery as the 2020 recipient of the John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an individual for extraordinary efforts to enhance baseball’s positive impact on society.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher is set to release his latest book on the Montreal Expos called, Always Remembered: New revelations and old tales about those fabulous Expos. The 88,000-word book is comprised of 51 chapters and includes 92 photos or illustrations.
Read MoreThis week’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Dustin Molleken, Dalton Pompey, Russell Martin, Jordan Romano, Blake Hawksworth, Phillippe Aumont, Chris Barnwell and Mickey Mantle.
Read MoreFormer Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and is in their minor league camp this spring.
Read MoreOn August 26, 2011, highly respected major leaguer Curtis Granderson spoke with former U.S. National Baseball Team and Skills Development Coach Peter Caliendo about his big league career. A month ago, Granderson, who played with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018, announced his retirement, so we thought it would be appropriate to share a link to the interview.
Read MoreIn November 2019, Trail City Council approved a motion to name a field “Jason Bay Field” in its historic Butler Park, per the request of a local coalition comprised of Trail baseball and sports enthusiasts. This group is now attempting to raise money for signage for the field. Here’s how you can support the project.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer J.P. Antonacci recently spoke with Steve Wilson (Victoria, B.C.) about the former big league pitcher’s successful second career as an international scout.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew reflects on Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson’s Canadian connections on what would be the legendary manager’s 86th birthday.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer J.P. Antonacci recently caught up with former big league pitcher and 1984 Olympian Steve Wilson (Victoria, B.C.) to talk about the left-hander’s pitching career.
Read MoreJacques Menard, a former member of the Montreal Expos board of directors, died on February 4 at the age of 74. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares more details about Menard’s contributions to the Expos over the years.
Read MoreThere has been a major movement in Montreal’s quest for the return of Major League Baseball to the city. According to veteran Montreal French language reporter Rejéan Tremblay, prospective Montreal owner Stephen Bronfman told him his group of investors will assume partial ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays with a few months. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares the details.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that former Montreal Expos pitcher Randy Lerch’s new book, God in the Bullpen: A Big Leaguer's battle with drug and alcohol addiction and cirrhosis, offers a fascinating look into Lerch’s life on and away from the field.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares his memories of legendary journalist Christie Blatchford who passed away on Wednesday.
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