Joe McFarland, of Saskatchewan Dugout Stories, recently caught up with Canadian baseball legend and Houston Astros Hall of Famer Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.). Puhl talked about his playing career which began in Saskatchewan and ended after parts of 15 seasons in the majors.
Read More“One of MLB’s most dominant relievers this season started each game the same as he did as when he was in middle school.
It was a part of Cade Smith’s routine prior to signing with the Cleveland Guardians, before he had a 2024 rookie season where he shut down the opposing team consistently with a 1.91 ERA.
On car rides to the field with his dad, Tim Smith, as a youngster, and after, when Smith started driving himself, before he left their home in British Columbia. And now, separated by a border, it comes through text.
Sometimes, he plays coach dad, the older Smith said, with a “Pitch like you can,” to his son, but always, it’s “Honour God with your effort, attitude and ability.”
No matter what stadium Smith is warming up at that afternoon or evening, every outing before he takes the field, he reads that text from his dad.”
Read MoreBob Elliott recently attended the 90th birthday celebration for longtime Ottawa 67’s coach and Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Kilrea. Kilrea is also a devoted Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Freddie Freeman, Fernando Valenzuela, Tyler O’Neill, Scott Crawford and Elizabeth Benn.
Read MoreBob Elliott writes about the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series legends, as well as about the year that Orel Hershiser spent living in Toronto during his youth.
Read MoreNeither the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers will have a player born in Canada on their World Series roster.
But here is a look at some of the Canadian content within their organizations.
Read MoreIt was Moncton, N.B., native Gail Johnson’s father, Gord, who instilled a deep love for the Los Angeles Dodgers in her. They bonded over the team. Gord passed away in September, so for the first time Gail will be cheering on the Dodgers in the World Series without him. His spirit will be with her though. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with Gail.
Read MoreWith the New York Yankees set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 120th World Series, now is as good a time as any to attempt to shine the spotlight on George Selkirk, Canada’s forgotten Mr. October.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers former Montreal Expos pitcher Rudy May who died earlier this week at the age of 80.
Read MoreLegendary Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Fernando Valenzuela passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63. Ian Wilson, of Alberta Dugout Stories, shares the story of when “Fernandomania” came to Alberta.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” article discusses Josh and Bo Naylor, Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, Devon White and Carlos Delgado.
Read MoreCanadian infielder Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) elected to become a free agent on Tuesday after he batted .240 with six home runs in 94 games with the Oakland A’s in 2024.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement and centre fielder Daulton Varsho have been named 2024 Gold Glove Award finalists.
Read MoreCanadians Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) and Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) have been selected to the 2024 MLB Pipeline All-Rookie Teams.
Read MoreThe Phillies have extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) through the 2026 season.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew researched and wrote about Pete Rose's short tenure with the Montreal Expos in 1984.
Read MoreWith four Canadians on their roster, the 2024 Cleveland Guardians are the most Canadian team in MLB post-season history.
But which of the other three teams remaining has the most Canadian content?
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew researched this question and offers an answer.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Cade Smith, Erik Sabrowski, Tyler O'Neill, Matt Stairs and Cito Gaston.
Read MoreAccording to Canadian baseball historian David Matchett, the Cleveland Guardians made history in their 3-0 American League Division Series loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday when four Canadians appeared in the game for them.
This marked the first time that four Canadian major leaguers have played in a post-season contest for the same team.
Read MoreBob Elliott shares a great Luis Tiant story, as well as some other memories of the legendary right-hander who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83.
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