My latest Canada World Baseball Classic preview takes a look at the Canadian outfielders that will play in the tournament.
Tag: St. Louis Cardinals
But What Do I Know? . . . Paul Quantrill, Rowan Wick, Nick Pivetta, James Paxton
My weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Paul Quantrill, Rowan Wick, Nick Pivetta and James Paxton.
Former Expo Tim McCarver passes away at 81
Former Montreal Expos catcher and award-winning broadcaster Tim McCarver passed away on Thursday at the age of 81.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Bo Naylor, Jimmy Key
My weekly Canadian baseball news column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Jimmy Key and the 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees announcement.
Tyler O’Neill confirms he will play for Canada in World Baseball Classic
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) confirmed on Monday that he plans to play for Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Meet Kelly Sage, the “Canadian baseball card guy”
Kelly Sage holds a collage of Canadian baseball cards from his extensive collection. December 22, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada He is the “Canadian baseball card guy.” At least that’s what many collectors and retired Canadian big leaguers call Kelly Sage. They know that when it comes to finding a baseball card of... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Terry Puhl, Rob Thomson, Scott Thorman, John Gibbons
October 30, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former Houston Astros outfielder Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park. I'm going to go out on... Continue Reading →
Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter passes away at age 69
October 14, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter passed away on Thursday night at the age of 69. The longtime Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals reliever died in hospice care in Cartersville, Ga., after recently being diagnosed with cancer. “All our father ever wanted to be remembered... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Tyler O’Neill, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Carlos Delgado, Tim Raines
September 25, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: – The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that right-hander Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) has inflammation in his throwing elbow and they have shut him down for rest of the season. According to David O'Brien, of The Athletic, an MRI was done... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Nick Pivetta, Mike Soroka, Tyler O’Neill, Joey Votto
September 4, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) took a comebacker travelling 91.4 mph hit by Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras off his calf in the third inning of his start on Friday which knocked him out of the... Continue Reading →