Thirty-four years ago today, Rhéal Cormier (Cap-Pelé, N.B.) earned a win in his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.
August 15, 1991 – Canadian Rhéal Cormier earns win in MLB debut
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My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Mitch Bratt, Matt Stairs and Joe Siddall.
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My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Dave Parker, Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Otto Lopez, Fergie Jenkins and Gary Carter.
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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Edouard Julien, Michael Soroka and 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
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
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
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 →
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rheal Cormier passes away at 53
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Longtime big league pitcher and Cap-Pele, N.B., native Rheal Cormier, who was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, has passed away at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rheal Cormier,” said Scott... Continue Reading →