Former Montreal Expos pitcher Tom Walker died on Monday at the age of 74. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced his death on social media.
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Former Montreal Expos reliever Jim Poole dies at 57
Former Montreal Expos reliever Jim Poole died on October 6 due to complications from ALS. He was 57 years old.
Hall of Famer and former Vancouver Mountie Brooks Robinson dies
Hall of Famer and former Vancouver Mounties third baseman Brooks Robinson died on Tuesday at the age of 86.
Toronto Blue Jays legend Ernie Whitt still “a big deal in Canada”
Kevin Glew catches up with legendary Toronto Blue Jays catcher and national team manager Ernie Whitt who is still "a big deal in Canada."
Happy 86th Birthday to Pat Gillick!
Legendary Toronto Blue Jays general manager Pat Gillick turns 86 today.
These Blue Jays stars were originally drafted by who?
Did you know Jimmy Key was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox? Or that Tom Henke was first selected by the Seattle Mariners? It's true.
Loewen attempting comeback to play in World Baseball Classic, don’t bet against him
Junior National Team alum and former big league left-hander Adam Loewen (Surrey, B.C.) will attempt a comeback to play for Canada at the World Baseball Classic. The 38-year-old left-hander hasn’t thrown a pitch or hit in an international competition for Canada since 2019, but given his track record, no one should bet against him.
Long Reads: Bob Emslie: The Canadian ump who quietly set pitching records
May 26, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Bob Emslie was an umpire. That’s how the St. Thomas, Ont., native identified himself well after he called his final major league strike. In fact, he was so closely linked to that profession that it’s listed as his occupation on his death certificate -- despite the... Continue Reading →
Gausman’s mastery of splitter reminds Gibbons of Sutter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZO7gZ73TV0 *Watch Stu Stone's full interview with John Gibbons for the former Toronto Blue Jays manager's weekly "Talking Points" feature, sponsored by Bodog Canada, by clicking on the video above. May 6, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada It’s a much different Kevin Gausman pitching in the American League East these days than the... Continue Reading →
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Pete Ward passes away at 84
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Former Chicago White Sox third baseman and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Pete Ward has passed away at the age of 84. White Sox reporter James Fegan, of The Athletic Chicago, shared the news on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. Ward died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday... Continue Reading →