Rob Thomson not only became the first Canadian to manage in the MLB All-Star game, but also the first Canuck skipper to earn a win.
Canadian MLB All-Star Game notes: Thomson, Romano, Scheurwater, Bichette
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Ryan Dempster, Dustin Molleken
My weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Mike Soroka, James Paxton and Jerry Howarth.
But What Do I Know? . . . Mike Soroka, Jordan Romano, Mitch Bratt, Fergie Jenkins, Roberto Clemente
My weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Mike Soroka, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins and Roberto Clemente.
Canadian Scheurwater umpiring NLDS between Braves and Phillies
Stu Scheurwater (Regina, Sask.) October 12, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Regina, Sask., native Stu Scheurwater is part of the umpiring crew working the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Scheurwater was the third base umpire in the Phillies' 7-6 win in the opener on Tuesday. Bill Miller... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Dalton Pompey, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Willie Mays
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · When the Toronto Blue Jays called up Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) on Friday, it topped off a great week for Canadians in the majors (Keep reading below for more Canadian highlights). The switch-hitting outfielder became the eighth Canadian to appear in a major league... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Roberto Clemente, Stu Scheurwater, Chris Reitsma
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Montreal Expos legend and 2017 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tim Raines told MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM on Friday that he believes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown. “When you talk about a... Continue Reading →