But What Do I Know? . . . Rheal Cormier, Jackie Robinson, Matt Stairs, Fergie Jenkins

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Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) with the San Diego Padres. Photo: MLB on Fox By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes from the past week: -Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rheal Cormier (Cap Pele, N.B.) who passed away last March at the age of 53... Continue Reading →

Remembering the former Montreal Expos that died in 2021

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Former Montreal Expos pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant died on June 11. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Four former Montreal Expos pitchers, two first basemen, an ex-manager and a beloved coach died in 2021. As the end of the year approaches, let’s take a moment to remember them. Ron Johnson, first baseman, January 26, age... Continue Reading →

Remembering the four Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees that passed away in 2021

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Rheal Cormier at his 2012 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Marys, Ont. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Four Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees passed away in 2021. As the end of the year approaches, please take a moment to remember them. I've written... Continue Reading →

But What Do I Know? . . . Jacob Robson, Joey Votto, Rowan Wick, Rheal Cormier

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Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Photo: MLB.com By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: –Outfielder Jacob Robson's parents enjoyed an eight-minute helicopter ride from Windsor to Detroit to take in their son's first major league start at... Continue Reading →

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