I recently read Danny Gallagher's excellent new book, "The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and other Expos Vignettes." Here's my review.
Book Review: The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and other Expos Vignettes, by Danny Gallagher
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Wayne Granger dies at 81
Former Montreal Expos reliever Wayne Granger died on February 25 at the age of 81.
But What Do I Know? . . . Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, Josh Naylor, Steve Rogers
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses the 1992 World Series parade, Josh Naylor, Steve Rogers and Eric Lindros.
Happy 76th Birthday to Mike Schmidt! A look at his Canadian connections
On Mike Schmidt's 76th birthday, I look back at how the Phillies legendary third baseman terrorized Expos pitchers and also had some other Canadians links.
Longtime coach Sellers kept Expos in tip-top condition
Montreal Expos players used to call him Dr. Death for the grueling exercises he put them through. But it was short-term pain for long-term gain, and most players quickly came to appreciate Bill Sellers, the team’s longtime strength and conditioning coach.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Adam Macko, Cito Gaston, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Adam Macko, Cito Gaston and Fergie Jenkins.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Nick Pivetta, Owen Caissie, Edouard Julien
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Nick Pivetta and Owen Caissie.
But What Do I Know? . . . Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Scott Thorman, James Paxton, Steve Rogers
November 6, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Given the number of excellent defensive first basemen the Toronto Blue Jays have had over the years (Willie Upshaw, John Olerud, Lyle Overbay and Justin Smoak come to mind), it's surprising that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.) is the... Continue Reading →
Cooperstowners in Canada: Mike Schmidt
November 2, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Longtime Montreal Expos fans won't be surprised to learn that Mike Schmidt belted his first major league home run against their beloved club. To many of them, it seemed like the Phillies star never stopped hitting home runs off Expos hurlers during his Hall of Fame... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Russell Martin, Josh Naylor, Cal Quantrill, Ernie Whitt
Canadian Junior National Team members (left to right) Hugh Pinkney, Sam White, Ty Hamilton, Cameron Chee-Aloy and Carson Lumley (background) chat it up with Russell Martin prior to the Toronto Blue Jays game on Canada Day. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays July 3, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada -On Canada Day at Rogers Centre, the... Continue Reading →