Tag Archives: Major League Baseball

The Strike that ended the Montreal Expos

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, August 12th 1994, marks the 20th anniversary of the famous 1994 Major League Baseball (MLB) strike.  When the strike started, the Montreal Expos were 74-40 when the strike started, and were the best team in the National League, including … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays at the All-Star Break

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

With the All-Star game tonight in Minnesota, let’s look at the Toronto Blue Jays so far this season. The Blue Jays have played 96 games so far this season and have a record of 49-47, good for second place in … Continue reading →

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Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day Roster

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Edward Brain

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to open their 2014 season in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Rays, their opening day 25 man roster breaks down as follows: Starters

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Jim Fregosi has Died

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that former Major League Baseball (MLB) manager Jim Fregosi has passed away.  His death was reportedly due to a stroke he recently had. Mr. Fregosi was both a player and a manager.  As a player, he … Continue reading →

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Alex Rodriguez Suspended One Year

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Edward Brain

Following lengthy arbitration, Alex Rodriguez has been suspended for 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, plus the play-offs.  This is due to his use of use of performance enhancing drugs.  Initially, he was suspended for over 200 games, plus the … Continue reading →

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Cooperstown Class of 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today Cooperstown announced the Class of 2014 for the baseball Hall of Fame.  The three winners this year are Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and Frank Thomas. All three have won multiple awards during their careers.  Both Glavine and Maddux were … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay Announces Retirement; Retires as a Blue Jay

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Two time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay has announced his retirement today, immediately after announcing that he had re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay broke into the majors with the Blue Jays on September 20th, 1998.  In his … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Announce Spring Training Schedule

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their spring training schedule for the Grapefruit League season. The preseason starts on February 26th in Clearwater, Florida against the Philadelphia Phillies.  The Blue Jays Grapefruit League home opener is the next day, February … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary of ‘Touch ‘Em All Joe’

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, October 23rd 2013, is the 20th anniversary of the most important homerun in Toronto Blue Jays history:  Joe Carter’s walk-off homerun to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays.  This also happens to be the day … Continue reading →

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2013 World Series

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

Well, we now ready for the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. The series will begin on Wednesday in Boston, thanks to the A.L. winning the All Star Game back in July.  This is … Continue reading →

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