This week's "But What Do I Know?" column offers some Canadian baseball news and notes about Rob Zastryzny, Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters and Doug Ault.
But What Do I Know? . . . Rob Zastryzny, Josh Naylor, Tristan Peters, Doug Ault
New Hall of Famer Mauer receives lots of love from Canada
Newly elected Hall of Famer Joe Mauer is practically Canadian, so it's fitting that several Canadians congratulated him on being elected.
Canadian baseball preview: Blue Jays vs. Twins
Kevin Glew shares some of the Canadian Twins and Blue Jays connections ahead of the first game of their Wild Card series.
But What Do I Know? . . . The Naylors, Edouard Julien, Matt Brash, Scott Richmond, Tim Raines
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses the Naylors, Jordan Romano and Edouard Julien.
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Jordan Romano, Josh Naylor, Rob Ducey
Rob Ducey (Cambridge, Ont.) made his major league debut 35 years ago. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame May 1, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame opens for its 25th season in St. Marys, Ont., today at 10 a.m.. It’s well worth... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Joey Votto, Steve Rogers, Scott Diamond
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -Get well soon to Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) who revealed last Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Walker was scheduled to take part in the All-Star Game festivities in Denver, Colo., but he was forced to... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . .Jordan Romano, Joey Votto, Jim Henderson, Roland Gladu
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: - Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) pitched a scoreless inning in relief on Friday and picked up his first major league win in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. With the win,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Andrew Albers, James Paxton, Scott Diamond, Jose Bautista
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) allowed three runs in 1-1/3 innings in his return to the Seattle Mariners’ rotation on Friday after being out since August 11 with a left pectoral muscle strain. It was a disappointing performance, but with his return and North... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Brett Lawrie, Brett Cecil, Bill Stoneman
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: Congratulations to Langley, B.C., native Brett Lawrie, who recorded his 500th career hit on Thursday. His milestone hit was a single off of Minnesota Twins reliever Trevor May with two out in the top of the eighth inning in a 3-1 win for the Chicago... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Brett Lawrie, Scott Diamond, Otto Velez
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: • Having Lawrie and Lowrie on the same team in the same infield is a typo waiting to happen for a baseball writer. Fortunately for them, the Oakland A’s are reportedly looking to trade Brett Lawrie (Langley, B.C.). Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle... Continue Reading →