According to multiple reports, the Seattle Mariners have dealt Canadian lefty James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) to the New York Yankees in exchange for a trio of prospects.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Joe Siddall, Andrew Albers, Pedro Martinez, Rich Butler, Danny Klassen, Rocky Nelson and Gene Mauch.
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James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) and Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) are two of the strongest candidates for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Tip O’Neill Award, which is handed out annually to the top Canadian player.
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Against long odds, he rose through the South Windsor minor baseball ranks to become a big league catcher. And now more than 18 years after squatting behind the plate in his final professional game, he has persevered through personal tragedy to become a highly respected analyst on Sportsnet’s Blue Jays Central. But through it all, Joe Siddall has never forgotten his baseball roots. And that’s what makes him a fitting selection for the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame.
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Eugene Vadeboncoeur became the first native of Quebec to play major league baseball when he took the field for Harry Wright’s Philadelphia team in a National League game at the Polo Grounds on July 11, 1884.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Phil Marchildon, Dick Fowler, James Paxton, Pedro Martinez, Jimmy Key, Stubby Clapp, Pat Hentgen and Paul Spoljaric.
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The San Francisco Giants have hired Major League executive Farhan Zaidi, who was born in Sudbury, Ont., as the club's president of baseball operations, President & CEO Larry Baer announced on Monday.
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Organizer Andrew North provides a recap of the third annual Canadian Baseball History Conference which took place in London, Ont., on November 3 and 4.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Jamie Romak, Sparky Anderson, Joey Votto, Eric Hinske and Charlie Montoyo.
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The Canadian Baseball Network has enlisted legendary Montreal Expos announcer and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Dave Van Horne to rank his top five all-time Expos Hall of Famers. This series will begin on the site on Friday.
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With the Detroit Tigers celebrating the 50th anniversary of their 1968 World Series-winning team, Canadian Baseball Network contributor Danielle Obal examines the career of resilient Toronto native John Hiller who was a key contributor to that club and later persevered through a heart attack to return to the mound to become one of the top relievers in baseball during the ‘70s.
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Canadian baseball legend Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) has been promoted to the St. Louis Cardinals’ big league staff. He’ll serve as the club’s first base coach in 2019.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Charlie Montoyo, Doug Melvin, Fergie Jenkins, Terry Puhl and Tim Hyers.
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Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) and Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak were among the Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists announced on Thursday.
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Toronto Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman teamed up with OF Mike Trout to win the Dymanic Duo tournament featuring the best hitter and pitcher from 19 years of Perfect Game events. Stroman-Trout beat Zach Greinke-Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) in the final.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor in chief Bob Elliott writes about some of the best alumni that have competed at the Perfect Game tournament in Jupiter Fla., over the years. The tournament is celebrating its 20th anniversary and Elliott also shares some of the best memories Canadian scouts have from the event.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Rob Thomson, Jim Henderson, George Bell, Fergie Jenkins, Ralph McCabe and Jerry Garvin.
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Ryan Hueter of the Seattle Mariners takes a look back at Canadian left-hander James Paxton’s outstanding 2018 season.
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Looking to increase your knowledge of baseball in this country? Head to London Nov. 3 and 4 to attend the third annual Canadian Baseball History Conference. One of the most interesting presentations will be a live radio recreation of the championship game of the International Association played on Oct. 2, 1877 between the host London Tecumsehs and the Alleghenys of Pittsburgh.
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Elliott: Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) helped JD Martinez with his swing … when both were with the Houston Astros organization.
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