Team USA Key to Canada’s Success Well it looks like Team USA was the Key to Canada’s success, at least at the box office for the WBC. Last night’s game against Italy drew under 13,000 fans. As we all know by now Saturday’s game vs the USA had over 42,000 in attendance. Of cou...

How Canada can beat Team USA Pitching Pushing back #1 starter Scott Richmond to start in the second game of the tournament sends a clear message that Canada is saving themselves for a more realistic chance vs a weaker squad. Bullpen usage will be the key for the pitching staff vs Team USA. It goes w...

Suzuki Can’t Scratch His “Ich” in the WBC Japan WBC manager Tatsunori Hara has ignited the speculatory fires by suggesting that using Ichiro in emergency pitching situations is a possibility in this year’s tournament. In his workout on February 7th, he skipped batting practic...

Fete Nationale - A Brief History of Quebec Pro Ball June 24 is a holiday in Quebec and I have very recently moved to Quebec but amongst the barbeque and ‘biere’ I managed to do a little research. (more…)...

Commie Ball A while ago we wrote a primer on Cuban Baseball.  This week I came across an article in Vanity Fair called “Commie Ball“- a comprehensive look at the history of Cuban baseball, scouting Cuban players, and the story of a man in jail for smuggling Cuban athletes.  For those i...

Did anyone see that catch Jim Edmonds made yesterday to rob Hunter Pence of extra bases and the Asstros of a run? Guy looks strange in a Chub$ uniform, but that was vintage Edmonds out there up on that stupid hill they have in Houston. I watched The Zen of Bobby V yesterday on E$PN 2. Excellent, exc...

Mike Plugh took a break from his Japanese Leagues previews to provide this evaluation of the Tokyo Dome and its effects on the season-opening series between the Red Sox and A’s. The Red Sox and Athletics are set to open their season in Tokyo after logging a lot of frequent flier miles and play...

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T his story might make your skin crawl. No gore and it shouldnt ruin your lunch, but it's a little creepy. And true. Just over a year ago, I posted a sentimental tribute to my son, about the time he filled in as an AFL batboy. It touched on baseball and life's illusions, and I was pleased to get som...

George (Jorge) Bell Honoured Former Jays LF and MVP George Bell was honoured at the Caribbean Series this week for being such a god damned stud. (more…)...