Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Wayne Norton, Michael Saunders, Scott Thorman, Andre Dawson, Early Wynn, Phil Niekro, Lorne Thompson and Wayne Brown.
Read MoreCanuck moves: Conor Lillis-White, Jamie Romak, Jordan Romano, Jensen Therrien, Rowan Wick and Eric Wood
Read MoreThe top hit getter for the Canadian Baseball Network in 2018 was the city of Toronto — like in 2017, followed by Mississauga.
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, National Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar and Major League Baseball have partnered together to host the Annual Puerto Rico 12 Baseball Tournament (PR12) in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 25 to July 30, 2019.
Read MoreFormer Canisius baseball standout Brett Siddall has been named one of the most influential Canadians in baseball by the Canadian Baseball Network. Siddall and his father, former major league catcher and current Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall, came in at No. 43 on the list of 100.
Read MoreLong-time scout and baseball executive Tom Valcke is headed to China in 2019. He has accepted a position as executive director of Zhongshan Panda Baseball and Softball Corporation.
Read MoreVictoria, B.C., native and former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders has reportedly signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays made its second pitching upgrade in less than a week with the acquisition of southpaw Clayton Richard, formerly of the San Diego Padres, for Canadian outfield prospect Connor Panas (Toronto, Ont.). In landing Richard, the Blue Jays have added another ground ball pitcher to their rotation.
Read MoreOntario Blue Jays graduate Eric Wood (Pickering, Ont.) has signed with the Chinatrust Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, shares his National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. It’s no surprise that he checked the box next to Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s name.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Connor Panas (Toronto, Ont.) to the San Diego Padres for left-hander Clayton Richard.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Larry Walker, Felipe Alou, Scott Richmond, Vernon Wells, Michael Saunders and Sandy Koufax.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton writes that Toronto Blue Jays’ recent addition Matt Shoemaker is exactly the type of pitcher the rebuilding club needs for their starting rotation.
Read MoreFormer major leaguers, triple-A players and even retired players will suit up for Canada way south of the border down Sao Paulo way next month. The goal will be a third straight Pan Am Games gold medal after Canada won in Mexico in 2011 and Ajax in 2015. Canadian Junior National Team gave us baseball in December winning the 18U Pan Am qualifier and now the Team Canada seniors head to Sao Paulo, Brazil for the Pan Am Game Qualifier Jan. 29-Feb. 3.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, provides a link that allows fans to follow how well Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is faring in the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Lucas Casaletto feels that the Toronto Blue Jays’ decision to sign right-hander Matt Shoemaker to a one-year contract is a solid gamble for the rebuilding club.
Read MoreBaseball Canada announced on Monday that Aaron Myette (New Westminster, BC) has been named manager of the Women’s National Team program taking over from André Lachance who stepped down after leading Canada to a bronze medal at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup in August.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Matt Shoemaker to a one-year, $3.5-million contract.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s batting average outside of Coors Field is better than the career batting average of many Hall of Famers.
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