When a sitting U.S. president makes insulting remarks about Canada and threatens its sovereignty, I’ll criticize the United States and its administration if I bloody well please. What happens in that country has a big impact in the world, so no, I won’t “stay in my own lane.”
A plaque commemorating former baseball player Mark Fidrych (1954-2009) stands at Memorial Field at 61 East Main Street in Northborough, Massachusetts. Fidrych grew up in the town and played on the baseball field as a youth in the sixties. The plaque was dedicated by the Northborough Historical Society in 2017. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
A view of the baseball diamond of Memorial Field in Northborough, Massachusetts, shows the Mark Fidrych plaque at the far right. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
A plaque marking Mark Fidrych Field is embedded in the granite base of the flagpole at the varsity baseball field at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, Massachusetts. Fidrych was an alumnus of the school and played on the field during his high school years. The field was dedicated for Fidrych in 2012. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
A view of Mark Fidrych Field at Algonquin High School in Northborough, Massachusetts, shows the plaque at the base of the flagpole that commemorates the former Detroit Tigers pitcher. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
50 years ago today, April 20, 1976:
Pitcher Mark Fidrych made his Major League debut with the Detroit Tigers. By year's end, "The Bird" had become a national sensation with his eccentric behavior and refreshing child-like personality. He led baseball with a 2.34 ERA and was A.L. Rookie of the Year.
Came for Jake Mangum throwing a ball to a young fan. Stayed for the moments that followed. 😭❤️
(via: @MLB)
Senators need to fire Travis Green and hire former Ottawa 67s star Bruce Cassidy.
Ha
Senators need to fire Travis Green and hire former Ottawa 67s star Bruce Cassidy.
He wears 19.
I don’t.
Sad news. Nova Scotia hockey legend Bill Riley (pictured here with the St. John’s Caps NL senior hockey team), who was also revered in Newfoundland and New Brunswick from his playing days, has passed. Had the pleasure of interviewing him many years ago. A great quote! RIP.
All-time Toronto Blue Jays most Opening Day starts:
P - Roy Halladay (7)
C - Ernie Whitt (9)
1B - Carlos Delgado (7)
2B - Damaso Garcia (7)
SS - Alex Gonzalez (8)
3B - Rance Mulliniks (7)
LF - George Bell, Shannon Stewart (6)
CF - Vernon Wells (9)
RF - Jesse Barfield, Jose Bautista (8)
Might be the best all time at the shootout.
Billy didn’t even need a pitching coach. Just fill out the starting lineup and sit back in the dugout untll it was over.
Ottawa loses this game and they miss the playoffs.
Reading Dan Robson’s new book, “Hammered”. Larry Johnston never played on the Sabres. Tsk, Tsk.
Agree
No
In the words of Orval Tessier, the Leafs need a “heart transplant”.
Bobby was one of my all time favourites in my AHL days. Good for him.
@only1tracie.bsky.social tried to DM you. :)
The HNIC play-by-play guy doing the Seattle-Ottawa game mispronouncing Melanson is unforgivable. A pro has to confirm all pronunciation before every game. And it’s an easy name to pronounce to boot. 👎🏻
Is his batting helmet in his pants?
Former NHL player, Troy Murray, has passed away aged 63.
Troy Murray played 15 years in the NHL with multiple teams including the Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL trade deadline has officially jumped the shark. RIP 🪦
Ottawa is going to blow a real opportunity to trade Tkachuk to St Louis for Thomas. #GoSensGo
Scott Arneil is the problem in Winnipeg.
Mariners’ 1B and Mississauga native Josh Naylor will don the “C” for Team Canada at the WBC 🇨🇦🙌
(H/T Baseball Canada)
Ya think?
If only school was this easy. 😎
