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Steve Hargan, who made five starts for the Toronto Blue Jays in their inaugural season, passed away on October 30 at the age of 83.
Original Toronto Blue Jay Steve Hargan dies at 83
Forty-seven years ago today, the Blue Jays played their first spring training game
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Kevin Glew takes a look back at the Toronto Blue Jays' first-ever spring training game, which was played 47 years ago today.
Votto signs non-roster deal with Blue Jays
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Joey Votto has signed a non-roster deal with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays purchase contract of Canadian Evan Elliott from Ottawa Titans
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The Toronto Blue Jays have purchased the contract of right-hander Evan Elliott from the independent Frontier League's Ottawa Titans.
March 11, 1977 – Toronto Blue Jays play their first spring training game
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Many longtime Canadian baseball fans can recall the Toronto Blue Jays defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in snowy conditions at Exhibition Stadium on April 7, 1977 in their first regular season game, but how did the team fare in its first spring training contest? Well, that contest took... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Rheal Cormier, Bo Naylor, Dave McKay
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – In case you haven't heard, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) has tested positive for COVID-19 and has left the Cincinnati Reds training camp. The Reds shared the news on Wednesday. The Canadian slugger had gone 4-for-9 in four Grapefruit... Continue Reading →
Whatever happened to? . . . Brian Milner
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Two numbers fuel the legend of Brian Milner in Toronto Blue Jays' lore: 18 and .444. At 18 years old (and 218 days), he remains the youngest player ever to suit up for the club. He accomplished this feat when he was the Blue Jays' starting catcher on June... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins, Damaso Garcia
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By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · “I’m not thinking about baseball right now, if I’m honest. I’m just trying to take it moment by moment and look after the people closest to me.” That’s what Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) told Sridhar Pappu for... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Dustin Molleken, Dalton Pompey, Russell Martin, Mickey Mantle
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My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Veteran right-hander Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) has signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican Professional League for the 2020 season. This will be the right-hander’s 18th professional campaign. The 35-year-old Molleken informed me, however, that he will pitch for Canada... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Tony Fernandez, Russell Martin, Justin Morneau, Gary Carter
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My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · I was heartbroken to wake up to the news this morning that Toronto Blue Jays great and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tony Fernandez has passed away at the age of 57. I wrote an article about the Blue Jays great here. My... Continue Reading →