By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada A player born in Canada will be competing in the MLB All-Star Game for the 23rd time in the past 24 Midsummer Classics. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who was born in Montreal, Que., will start at first base for the American League in Tuesday’s all-starContinue reading “Canadians in the MLB All-Star Game”
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But What Do I Know? . . . Hank Aaron, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Tom Henke
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – As you have heard, longtime home run champion and one of baseball’s most important and inspirational ambassadors, Hank Aaron, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. You can read my full obituary and a summary ofContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Hank Aaron, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Tom Henke”
Uplifting Canadian baseball photos/videos of the week – June 12
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada I’ve been posting an “Uplifting Canadian Baseball Photo/Video of the Day” on Twitter and Facebook. I realize that many of you don’t follow me on social media, so each Friday, my plan is to share three of these posts with you (from the previous five days). IContinue reading “Uplifting Canadian baseball photos/videos of the week – June 12”
Find the Canadian Connection – 1990 Topps Walt Weiss
This is the fifth in my “Find the Canadian Connection” feature. For this feature, I close my eyes and reach into a random box of baseball cards in my basement and pull out a single card. I then try to establish a Canadian connection for the player featured on the card. The card I pulledContinue reading “Find the Canadian Connection – 1990 Topps Walt Weiss”
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Larry Walker, Larry Walker
This week’s column is devoted to Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker, who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) is the only other Canadian player to be elected to the Cooperstown shrine. He was honoured in 1991. Here are some fun facts and firsts fromContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Larry Walker, Larry Walker”
But What Do I Know? . . . Scott Mathieson, Andrew Albers, Jason Dickson, Nigel Wilson
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: Congratulations to all of Baseball Canada’s 2019 National Team Award winners. The following awards were handed out on Saturday night: Stubby Clapp Award – Scott Richmond (Vancouver, B.C.) Special Recognition Award – Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) Junior National Team MVP – Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.)Continue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Scott Mathieson, Andrew Albers, Jason Dickson, Nigel Wilson”
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Jeff Heath, George Selkirk, R.J. Swindle
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Congratulations to Calgary, Alta., native Mike Soroka who has been named to the National League All-Star team. With his selection, he becomes the third Canadian to be named to the All-Star team in their rookie season, joining Jason Dickson (Miramichi, N.B.) in 1997 andContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Jeff Heath, George Selkirk, R.J. Swindle”
But What Do I Know? . . . Baseball Canada National Teams Awards Banquet and Fundraiser Edition
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Congratulations to all of Baseball Canada’s 2018 National Team Award winners. The following awards were handed out on Saturday night: Stubby Clapp Award – Rowan Wick (North Vancouver, B.C.) Special Recognition Award – Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) Junior National Team MVP – Bo NaylorContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Baseball Canada National Teams Awards Banquet and Fundraiser Edition”
But What Do I Know? . . . Russell Martin, Jason Dickson, Vladimir Guerrero
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: Montreal native Russell Martin helped make history on Tuesday when he belted two home runs against the New York Yankees in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 12-6 victory at Yankee Stadium. In that game, Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez also clubbed two home runs, marking the firstContinue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . Russell Martin, Jason Dickson, Vladimir Guerrero”
But What Do I Know? . . . George Kottaras, Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: • In case you missed it, Scarborough, Ont., native George Kottaras signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays last Thursday. The Canadian catcher was released by the St. Louis Cardinals on July 29 after the club signed veteran backstop A.J. Pierzynski. Kottaras,Continue reading “But What Do I Know? . . . George Kottaras, Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth”
