Reliever Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) has signed with the Los Angeles Angels, while Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) was designed for assignment by the Royals.
Angels sign Romano, Rays designate Peters for assignment
Koskie inducted into Twins Hall of Fame
Canadian Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony at Target Field on Sunday.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Michael Soroka, Brian Ostrosser, Alex Rios
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Michael Soroka, Brian Ostrosser and Alex Rios.
2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame spotlight: Joe Wiwchar
Kevin Glew’s third 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee spotlight is on longtime Manitoba baseball executive and coach Joe Wiwchar.
Barfield, Boucher, Harden, Wiwchar to be inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Two former big league pitchers, a legendary Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and a grassroots coach and executive who has devoted seven decades to baseball have been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Former Montreal Expos left-hander Denis Boucher (Montreal, Que.), ex-Oakland A’s right-hander Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.) and rifle-armed ex-Blue Jays right fielder Jesse Barfield will be inducted in a ceremony at the Hall of Fame grounds in St. Marys, Ont., on June 17. Longtime Manitoba baseball coach and executive Joe Wiwchar will also be inducted.
Remembering the Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers and national team contributors that passed away in 2022
Kevin Glew remembers four Canadians who made significant contributions to baseball in our country that passed away in 2022.
Davisson recalls being a part of Canada’s first junior national squad
June 30, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada It could be called Canada’s first junior national team, and Bob Davisson, then a naïve, 16-year-old left-hander from Oakbank, Man., was part of it. He recently contacted Baseball Canada to reminisce about that trailblazing squad of 14 teenagers, selected from four provinces, that travelled to Cuba... Continue Reading →
Manitoba baseball legend Gerry MacKay passes away at 91
Manitoba baseball legend Gerry MacKay has passed away at age 91. Photo: Redpath Funeral Home By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Gerry MacKay, the head coach of the first Canadian national team to compete in the Pan Am Games, passed away on January 22 in Brandon, Man., at the age of 91. A multi-sport legend... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, George Selkirk, Gerry MacKay, Doc Younker
Legendary trainer Doc Younker was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He passed away six years ago today. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes: -On Wednesday, Global News ran a wonderful tribute to Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) as part... Continue Reading →
Former AAGPBL all-star Evelyn Wawryshyn Moroz passes away at 97
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Evelyn Wawryshyn Moroz, an all-star second baseman in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), passed away in Winnipeg, Man., on February 3 at the age of 97. The news of her death was shared with the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Wawryshyn Moroz was one of... Continue Reading →