Vancouver native Margaret Maxwell, who was an infielder for parts of eight seasons in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, passed away on January 11 at the age of 97.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Larry Walker, John Axford, Paul Beeston, Chris Mears, Eric Gagne, Fergie Jenkins and Pete Rose.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, writes that the Toronto Blue Jays are clearly looking to clear the decks of veteran players and that this clearing leaves the way open for younger players in the infield and behind the plate.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that Montreal Expos legendary pitcher Dennis Martinez is saddened about what is transpiring in his home country of Nicaragua, but the ex-hurler says there is little he can do about it.
Read MoreThe 41st season of Seneca College’s Baseball Spring Training for Fans course, hosted by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill Humber, is set to begin on Saturday. And you can still sign up for it. It runs six Saturdays, from January 19 to March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MoreMel Stottlemyre, 77, passed away on Monday. He was the father of former Blue Jays RHP Todd Stottlemyre and Mel Stottlemyre, Jr., pitching coach of the Marlins. Mel pitched 11 years for the Yankees, and coached in the Bronx for 10 seasons, winning five World Series. He also coached with the Mets and the Mariners, 23 seasons in all. The Yankees dedicated a plaque in Monument Park in Stottlemyre’s honor on Old-Timers’ Day 2015. Here is a story that Bob Elliott wrote in 1998 about the relationship between the senior Stottlemyre and his son, Todd.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares who he thinks is worthy of induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this year. The Canadian ball hall will announce its 2019 class on February 5.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton suggests three relief pitchers that the Toronto Blue Jays should sign to bolster their bullpen in 2019.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with eight players prior to Friday’s arbitration deadline.
Read MoreThe Blue Jays were busy on Friday. They traded Montreal native Russell Martin to the Los Angeles Dodgers and came to terms with five of their nine arbitration eligible players. Canadian Baseball Network contributor Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays dealt Montreal native Russell Martin and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a pair of prospects on Friday.
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 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 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 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.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Neil Munro examines how Canadians have fared in the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting. He also takes an extensive look at Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s Cooperstown chances.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher talked to an old friend of newly elected Hall of Famer Lee Smith and also discusses the 6-foot-6 closer’s final major league season with the Montreal Expos.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker and Todd Helton were also Hall of Fame worthy hitters away from Coors Field.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jim Adduci, Tyler O’Neill, Jordan Romano, Rowan Wick, Fergie Jenkins, Tim Harkness and Larry Walker.
Read MoreTracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, shares his National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and provides 18 reasons why Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown.
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