Hall’s Early Baseball Era Committee and Golden Days Era Committee to meet
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Early Baseball Era Committee and Golden Days Era Committee will each meet for the first time this winter to consider managers, umpires, executives and long-retired players for election to the Hall of Fame. Those who made their contributions to baseball prior to 1950 will be considered by the Early Baseball Era Committee, and those who made their greatest contributions to the game from 1950-69 will be considered by the Golden Days Era Committee.
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Cooperstown looking for summer interns
The chance to spend the summer in Cooperstown is every baseball fan’s dream. For college students aspiring to land a once-in-a-lifetime summer experience in the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2022 internship program, only a handful of weeks remain before applications are due January 31.
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Without Steve Rogers there’s no Blue Monday
Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher caught up with former Montreal Expos ace Steve Rogers on the 40th anniversary of what in Expos lore is known as Blue Monday. Rogers, who had been outstanding as a starter in the postseason with the Expos, was called in in relief in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 1981 National League Championship Series and allowed a go-ahead home run to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rick Monday.
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Dickson to be inducted into Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Athletic HOF
Former big league pitcher and current Baseball Canada president & CEO Jason Dickson (Miramichi, N.B.) will be inducted into the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Athletic Hall of Fame.
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BWDIK: Clapp, Dickson, Quantrill, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Nick Pivetta, Jason Dickson, Jordan Romano, Joey Votto, Cal Quantrill and Charlie Montoyo.
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Former Expo Elroy Face battling COVID-19 in hospital
Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher reports that Elroy Face, who at 93 is the oldest surviving former Montreal Expos player, is in hospital battling COVID-19.
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Graney finalist for Hall's Ford C. Frick Award
Late Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jack Graney (St. Thomas, Ont.) is one of eight finalists for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2022 Ford C. Frick Award. The winner will be announced on December 8.
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BWDIK: McKay, O'Neill, Pivetta, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Jordan Romano, Tyler O’Neill, Joey Votto, Fergie Jenkins, Cal Quantrill and Chuck Hartenstein.
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Guerrero Jr. named AL Hank Aaron Award finalist
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.) has been named an American League finalist for the Major League Baseball’s 2021 Hank Aaron Award.
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Justin Morneau's Minnesota Twins HOF induction speech (Full video)
Here is the full video of the speech given by Justin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.) at his induction into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame on September 25.
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Temple University announces plans for Claire Smith Center for Sports Media
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication today announced plans for the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media, to be named for its distinguished alumna who has been a trailblazer for women and people of color in the sports media industry. Claire Smith, the first woman sportswriter to be honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has joined the Klein College faculty and will help lead the center.
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Manoah named AL Rookie of the Month
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been named the American League’s Rookie of the Month for September/October.
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O'Neill named National League Player of the Month
Langley Blaze and Junior National Team alum Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) has been named the National League Player of the Month for September/October.
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Elliott: Guerrero, Mathews, Pote and me
Until February 2, 2018, Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott’s favourite player. Then another ex-big leaguer came along and saved his life.
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BWDIK: Cerutti, O'Neill, Quantrill, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Tyler O’Neill, Joey Votto, Cal Quantrill, the 1981 Montreal Expos, Mike Johnson and John Cerutti.
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Toro helping Mariners in wild-card hunt
The Seattle Mariners held a slim 3-2 lead over the Oakland A's in the eighth inning on Wednesday when Canadian Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) walked to the plate and belted a solo home run off right-hander Sergio Romo to give his club a two-run lead.
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Report: Brash to be called up by Mariners
According to a report, Canadian right-hander Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) will be called up by the Seattle Mariners prior to today’s game. He is set to become the 16th Canadian to play in the major leagues this season.
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BWDIK: Morneau, O'Neill, Puhl, Quantrill, Walker
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Cal Quantrill, Justin Morneau, Larry Walker, Terry Puhl, Rowan Wick, Jarry Park and Hubie Brooks.
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Morneau to be inducted into Minnesota Twins HOF on Saturday
Justin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.) will be inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday.
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BWDIK: Brash, Guerrero, Hodgson, O'Neill, Puhl, Quantrill
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Cal Quantrill, Matt Brash, Tyler O’Neill, Nick Pivetta, Joey Votto, Paul Hodson, Terry Puhl and Vladimir Guerrero.
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