Huntsville, Ont., native Selkirk replaced Ruth in right field for Yankees

He’s the forgotten baseball hero in Huntsville, Ont. George Selkirk succeeded Babe Ruth in right field, he successfully pushed for the installation of a warning track at major-league parks, he played on five World Series championship teams and he's a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher went to Huntsville to find out more about Selkirk and his origins.

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Blue Jays call up Smith, activate Mayza, designate Dolis

The Toronto Blue Jays completed a series of roster moves prior to Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, promoting INF Kevin Smith from triple-A Buffalo and reinstating LHP Tim Mayza (left elbow inflammation) off of the 10-day injured list. In pair of corresponding transactions, RHP Alek Manoah was placed on the bereavement list, and RHP Rafael Dolis was designated for assignment.

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