Canadian infielder Abraham Toro has been called up by the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of the first game of their series against the Blue Jays.
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May 17 – Today in Canadian baseball history
Kevin Glew recounts some significant events and accomplishments in Canadian baseball history that happened on May 17.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Matt Brash, John Cerutti, Nick Pivetta, Joe Carter
My weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Michael Soroka, Matt Brash and Joe Carter.
Canadians make history on MLB Opening Day
Some Canadian big leaguers made history on Major League Baseball's Opening Day on Thursday. Kevin Glew has a summary.
10 things you might not know about Pat Borders
Kevin Glew shares 10 things you might not know about 1992 World Series MVP and former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Pat Borders.
Pivetta withdraws from World Baseball Classic, replaced by Onyshko
Nick Pivetta withdraws from World Baseball Classic. The Victoria, B.C. native will be replaced by lefty Ben Onyshko (Winnipeg, Man.).
But What Do I Know? . . . Tip O’Neill Award, Adam Macko, Rob Thomson, Matt Stairs, John Gibbons
November 20, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Who do you think was the best Canadian baseball player in 2022? Was it Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) who became the first Canuck to record 30 saves in a season for a Canadian major league... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Rob Thomson, Scott Thorman, Tom Cheek, Carlos Delgado
October 9, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -It's Thanksgiving Sunday and I wanted to say to thank you for reading and supporting my blog. -With two outs in the top of the sixth inning of Game 7 of the 1985 American League Championship Series, Kansas City... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jared Young, Cal Quantrill, Matt Brash, Tim Raines
Okanagan Athletics alum Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) smiles after his first big league hit for the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Photo: Chicago Cubs/Twitter September 18, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) made his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs on... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Marty Boryczewski, Jordan Romano, Mike Soroka, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines
September 11, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Please take a moment to remember Marty Boryczewski. He was a catcher with the Pioneer League’s Lethbridge Mounties in the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization in 1994 before moving on to a career in investment banking with Cantor Fitzgerald in New... Continue Reading →