“Thirty-four years ago today, there wasn’t a seat to be found at the Goal Post Pub in Cap-Pelé, N.B.
Local supporters had packed the bar to watch the pride of their hometown, Rhéal Cormier, make his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium on the big screen.
And the 24-year-old left-hander didn’t disappoint. “
Read MoreOutfielder Owen Caissie will be called up by the Chicago Cubs today to make his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
Read More“What’s wrong with the Yankees?
That’s not the right question.
The answers are obvious, and the issue isn’t new. The underlying assumption is faulty, too. Just because they spend doesn’t mean they’ll win, a lesson we should have learned by now.”
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Michael Soroka, Brian Ostrosser and Alex Rios.
Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Rays have called up Canadian outfielder Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.).
Read MoreOn this date 12 years ago, left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford Sask.) had one of the most impressive major league debuts ever by a Canadian pitcher.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Cal Quantrill, Mitch Bratt, Edouard Julien and Zach Pop.
Read MoreWe answer your draft Frequently Asked Questions and look at our past record going back to 1995.
Read More“Once upon a time, the 100 mph pitcher brought a gold rush of scouts, frantically checking the batteries in the radar gun, breathlessly calling the home office over what they witnessed.
Now a pitcher almost needs to hit 100 to coax them back from the popcorn stand.”
Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Michael Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) from the Washington Nationals.
Read MoreIn a recent survey by the Montreal-based Players on Base Working Group, over 88% of those polled felt baseball would return to Montreal in the near future.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew remembers Ryne Sandberg who played more games against the Montreal Expos than any other opposing team.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at what Canadians might be dealt prior to this Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Dave Parker, Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Tyler Black, Fergie Jenkins and Gary Carter.
Read MoreBaseball historian Larry Gerlach firmly believes that late 19th century and Dead Ball era Canadian umpire Bob Emslie is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown.
Read MoreThe Seattle Mariners have acquired Canadian slugger Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Read MoreFergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.), Pat Gillick and Tim Raines will be among the more than 50 inductees returning for the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend this weekend.
Read MoreAthletics centre fielder Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.) is headed to the injured list with an abductor strain.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Cal Quantrill, Michael Soroka, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Will Hynes, Denis Boucher and Justin Morneau.
Read MoreA year after spurning the Blue Jays, USC shortstop Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek has agreed to a $150,000 signing bonus with the New York Yankees, who selected him a few days ago in the 20th round of the MLB draft.
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