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Joey Votto first basemen for the Cincinnati Reds, batting at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, USA on May 30, 2018.

Posted May 23, 2022 General MLB News

Joey Votto Bangs Game Winner in Hometown Series Finale

Joey Votto, MLB’s greatest active Canadian-born player, returned to Toronto for what perhaps may be the final series of his career against his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. His ability to … Continue Reading Joey Votto Bangs Game Winner in Hometown Series Finale

retro flag of Canada with grunge texture waving in the wind. 3d illustration

Posted January 31, 2022 General MLB Opinion/Analysis

Who Are the Top 5 Canadian MLB Players?

258 Canadian-born players have appeared in Major League Baseball. Which players have made the biggest mark in The Show? For purposes of simplicity, I have ranked Canadian-born players by their … Continue Reading Who Are the Top 5 Canadian MLB Players?

Posted March 1, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays Opinion/Analysis

Jays Open Spring Training Schedule Amid Criticism of Broadcast Coverage

Sunday marked the first day of MLB Spring Training baseball, delighting MLB fans who had anxiously awaited the return of professional baseball to North America. The Toronto Blue Jays opened … Continue Reading Jays Open Spring Training Schedule Amid Criticism of Broadcast Coverage

Posted June 22, 2020 Fun Stuff

5 Sports to Watch on TV with No MLB Action in Sight

A spike in positive COVID-19 tests at MLB training facilities has further delayed negotiations on beginning the 2020 season. Time is running out on the commissioner’s last-ditch option of ordering … Continue Reading 5 Sports to Watch on TV with No MLB Action in Sight

Baseball with South Korea flag and bat over a background of green grass

Posted May 11, 2020 International Baseball

Canadian Fans Left Out of KBO Broadcasts

While professional sports remain cancelled in North America due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) of South Korea launched its 2020 season on May 5 in spectator-free … Continue Reading Canadian Fans Left Out of KBO Broadcasts

Posted June 23, 2019 General MLB Opinion/Analysis

Taxes and Financial Reporting for American Pro Athletes in Canada

Earlier this week, national baseball writer Jeff Passan published news that the Tampa Bay Rays had received permission to explore becoming a dual city team, playing half of their home … Continue Reading Taxes and Financial Reporting for American Pro Athletes in Canada

Posted January 14, 2019 Fun Stuff

The Curse of Youppi!

Former MontrÃ©al Expos mascot Youppi!, who transitioned to representing the MontrÃ©al Canadiens NHL franchise after the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. following the 2004 season, celebrated his 40th birthday over … Continue Reading The Curse of Youppi!