Doctor Dykxhoorn dominating and dancing in Taiwan

Canadian Baseball Network writer J.P. Antonacci recently spoke with 6-foot-9 Canadian right-hander Brock Dykxhoorn (Goderich, Ont.) who has been dominating hitters in the CPBL this season for the Uni-President Lions. Nicknamed “The Big Doctor” in Taiwan, Dykxhoorn has also won fans with his post-game dances which are a tradition in Taiwan after a player has been named the game’s MVP.

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Without Steve Rogers there’s no Blue Monday

Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher caught up with former Montreal Expos ace Steve Rogers on the 40th anniversary of what in Expos lore is known as Blue Monday. Rogers, who had been outstanding as a starter in the postseason with the Expos, was called in in relief in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 1981 National League Championship Series and allowed a go-ahead home run to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rick Monday.

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