Million-Dollar Arm

John Axford was money on the mound.

And it was a summer in Saskatchewan that made him a millionaire, in more ways than one.

Front-Row Favourite

His sense of humour was just a bit outside for some, but Bob Uecker was a one-of-a-kind baseball comedy legend.

From the ballpark to the broadcast booth to beer commercials, the former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher connected with countless people through the game he loved.

Comedians across several generations, including Johnny Carson and Norm Macdonald, could attest to Uecker’s ability to put smiles on faces.

Puhl Hall

Terry Puhl had a long and successful Major League Baseball career, but the highlight of his journey in the game ended up coming more than 30 years after his retirement.

We chatted with the Melville product about his career and what it was that takes the cake for his favourite moment.

The Ax-Man Retires

John Axford officially announced his retirement in a social media post on Tuesday night.

The 11-year MLB hurler was happy to throw his final professional pitch for Canada in last year’s World Baseball Classic.

The Canadian Baseball Network’s Kevin Glew takes a look at the former Melville Millionaire’s announcement.