Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesse Barfield has been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ont. He will finally have a plaque alongside his fellow outfield mates George Bell and Lloyd Moseby.
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New Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.) reflected on his 1991 major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and his unforgettable Montreal Expos debut on September 6, 1993 on Wednesday.
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Two former big league pitchers, a legendary Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and a grassroots coach and executive who has devoted seven decades to baseball have been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Former Montreal Expos left-hander Denis Boucher (Montreal, Que.), ex-Oakland A’s right-hander Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.) and rifle-armed ex-Blue Jays right fielder Jesse Barfield will be inducted in a ceremony at the Hall of Fame grounds in St. Marys, Ont., on June 17. Longtime Manitoba baseball coach and executive Joe Wiwchar will also be inducted.
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Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker weighs in on former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen’s election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Charles Leblanc, Bo Naylor, Will McAffer and Jimmy Key.
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Former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star who won eight Gold Glove Awards for fielding at third base during a 17-season career in the major leagues, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and verified by Ernst & Young.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Abraham Toro, Andrew Albers, Roy Halladay and Rusty Staub.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor Evan Christie recently spoke with veteran left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) to talk with the southpaw about his pro career that has taken him to five countries, including a successful stop in Japan.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew writes about Ralph Buxton, who in 1938 became the first player born in Saskatchewan to compete in the big leagues.
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A recently released Netflix documentary about Nolan Ryan called “Facing Ryan” shines the spotlight on the iron tough Texan who became Major League Baseball’s all-time strikeout king. Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker shares his thoughts about the film.
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Tyler O’Neill confirmed on Monday that he plans to play for Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor Evan Christie writes about the 2012 Japan Series which featured Canadians Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove, B.C.) and Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) facing off against each other.
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Six Canadian major leaguers have re-signed with their respective big league clubs, landing contracts that collectively amount to almost $40 million. Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli shares a summary of the transactions.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column shares some of the highlights from Baseball Canada’s 2023 National Team Awards Banquet & Fundraiser.
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ABC Academy alum Abraham Toro (Longueil, Que.) has signed a 2023 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Canada will play the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners in exhibition games prior to the World Baseball Classic.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?’ column discusses Fergie Jenkins, Gary Carter, Joey Votto, Jeff Francis, Reno Bertoia and Matt Maysey.
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Former Montreal Expos reliever Bill Campbell, who pitched in the Northern Saskatchewan League as a teenager, has died at the age of 74. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher writes about the longtime big league pitcher.
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Former Montreal Expos outfielder Nate Colbert has died at the age of 76. Canadian Baseball Network Danny Gallagher writes about the three-time National League All-Star.
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Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, takes a look at five Alberta baseball storylines to follow in 2023.
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