For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Blue Jays have three American League Gold Glove Award winners in a single season.
Blue Jays’ Berrios, Chapman, Kiermaier win Gold Gloves
But What Do I Know? . . . Dave McKay, Edouard Julien, Stu Scheurwater, Al Widmar
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discussess Dave McKay, Rob Thomson and Edouard Julien.
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Dave McKay, Edouard Julien, Rowan Wick
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Joey Votto, Dave McKay and Edouard Julien.
Blue Jays fans show love for Barfield at his Canadian ball hall induction
Canadian baseball fans still love Jesse Barfield. That was resoundingly clear on Saturday afternoon in St. Marys, Ont., when he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Josh Naylor, James Paxton, Bonnie Baker, Tony Fernandez
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Josh Naylor, James Paxton and Tony Fernandez.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cal Quantrill, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins, Tony Fernandez
April 24, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Right-hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) was activated by the Cleveland Guardians in time to make his start against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The Ontario Terriers and Junior National Team alum had been placed... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Tip O’Neill Award, Tom Cheek, Andy Stewart
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -At some point during the 2022 major league season (if or when it begins), the Boston Red Sox should have two Canadian pitchers in their starting rotation. After making 30 regular season starts for the Red Sox in 2021,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Zach Pop, Fergie Jenkins, Reggie Cleveland
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -Baseball Canada has unveiled the names of the 25 players that will comprise the national team roster at the Baseball Americas Olympic qualifier that will take place from May 31 to June 5 in Palm Beach and St. Lucie, Fla. Several... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Never Forgotten – Tales about Ron LeFlore, Ron Hunt and other Expos yarns from 1969-2004 – By Danny Gallagher
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada "Never Forgotten" is a fitting title for Danny Gallagher's new Montreal Expos book. In this, his seventh offering to shine the spotlight on the Expos, the veteran author has put together another fascinating collection of stories about less-talked-about Expos players, coaches, executives and scouts. And for a longtime Expos... Continue Reading →
In Memoriam: Remembering ex-Blue Jays players and coaches that passed away in 2020
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada It's been a tough year, a really tough year. Over 340,000 Americans and more than 15,000 Canadians have died from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it hasn't spared former big leaguers. Sadly, Tom Seaver, Jay Johnstone, Rick Baldwin and Lindy McDaniel were among those who lost their battle with the... Continue Reading →