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We remember former Detroit Tigers left-hander Mike Kilkenny (Bradford, Ont.) who passed away six years ago at the age of 73.
Remembering Mike Kilkenny
Blue Jays place Jordan Romano on 15-day injured list
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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Jordan Romano (Toronto, Ont.) on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Canadian Matt Brash undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Moseby still considers himself Canadian
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Lloyd Moseby is Canadian. Maybe not on his birth certificate, but in his heart. That’s what the charismatic Californian and Toronto Blue Jays legend told me in a recent phone interview. And it would be difficult to argue with him.
Romano registers his 100th MLB save
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Jordan Romano registered his 100th major league save in the Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Former MLB left-hander and Gore Bay, Ont., native Ken MacKenzie passes away at 89
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Former major league left-hander Ken MacKenzie, who hailed from Gore Bay, Ont., passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89.
Blue Jays’ reliever Pop out with hamstring strain
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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain.
Canadian Paxton to sign with Red Sox
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Left-hander James Paxton will sign with the Boston Red Sox, as first reported on Wednesday by Sportsnet’s Chad Dey. Chris Cotillo, Red Sox beat writer for MassLive.com, shares that the contract is a one-year deal that includes team options for 2023 and 2024. Details are here: Paxton (Ladner, B.C.)... Continue Reading →
Brash to be called up by Mariners
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Right-hander Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) will be called up by the Seattle Mariners today. Photo: Niagara University Athletics By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Canadian right-hander Matt Brash will be added to the Seattle Mariners’ roster prior to today’s game with the Oakland A’s, according to a report from Ryan Divish, of The Seattle Times.... Continue Reading →
Canadian MLBers you might not have heard of . . . Bob Alexander
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Vancouver native Bob Alexander pitched in four games for the Baltimore Orioles in 1955. Photo: The Evening Sun (Baltimore) By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Bob Alexander was the very definition of a journeyman professional pitcher, toeing the rubber for no less than 17 teams in 18 seasons. But the crafty right-hander’s resume does boast... Continue Reading →