Jim Leyland, who managed three franchises to the postseason and led the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series title, earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee process. Longtime Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston failed to garner enough support in the voting.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Michael Saunders, the Jack Graney Award, Dave McKay, Jacob Robson, Evan Rutckyj and Billy Harris.
Read MoreBaseball’s biggest sensation and most sought-after free agent, Shohei Ohtani, is about to break the bank and the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in the running to sign him. Free agent lawyer Cody Malloy writes about the impact signing Ohtani could have on a club both on and off the field.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich shares a list of the former Toronto Blue Jays that are up for National Baseball Hall of Fame consideration this winter.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker believes Gary Sheffield should be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Read MoreClose to 13½ years following his induction into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Andre Dawson has created a firestorm by wanting to switch the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher has the story.
Read More“The Oakland Athletics have finally figured out their stadium nightmare, and it involves a massive change of scenery: from the Pacific Ocean to the desert in Nevada.
On Nov. 16, 2023, all 30 Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved Oakland’s move to Las Vegas. In order for an MLB franchise to relocate, 75% of the owners of the 30 teams (rounding up, 23 votes) must vote in favour of relocation to approve the move.”
Read MoreInfielder Charles Leblanc (Laval, Que.) has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal includes an invite to major league spring training.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Jacques Doucet, Joey Votto, Alfredo Griffin and John Gibbons.
Read MoreThe Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame will announce their Tip O'Neill Award winner, for the top Canadian player in 2023, on December 7. Here’s a rundown of the top candidates.
Read MoreFormer Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is making his debut on the BBWAA National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot this year.
Read MoreCalgary’s Michael Soroka saw it all in his eight years in the Atlanta Braves organization. He’ll start a new chapter of his baseball career in the Windy City, after he was dealt to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, has more about Soroka’s baseball odyssey.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Abraham Toro, Josh Naylor, Pedro Martinez and James Paxton.
Read MoreTexas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has won the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Heart and Hustle Award.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Guardians have traded Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) to the Colorado Rockies.
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves have traded Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) to the Chicago White Sox as part of a five-player package for left-hander Aaron Bummer.
Read MoreThe Milwaukee Brewers have traded Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) to the Oakland A’s in exchange for right-hander Chad Patrick.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew provides some Canadian baseball news and notes from the past few days.
Read MoreAhead of the 2023 major league awards being handed out this week, Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker offers his own honours for the best and worst of 2023.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jimmy Van Ostrand, Tyler Black, Ashley Stephenson, Damiano Palmegiani and Pat Hentgen.
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