When Jim Abbott was drafted in the 36th round by the Toronto Blue Jays 41 years ago today, the then 17-year-old left-hander called it “the thrill of a lifetime.”
Forty-one years ago today, Jim Abbott was drafted by the Blue Jays
Former Montreal Expos coach Rick Renick dies at 81
Former Montreal Expos coach and Vancouver Canadians manager Rick Renick died on January 31 in Sarasota, Fla., 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.
Hawthorn hits home run with new book about Vancouver baseball history
Did you know that the first night baseball game in Canada was played in Vancouver in 1931? Or that Jackie Robinson was rumoured to be the first manager of the Pacific Coast League’s Vancouver Mounties in 1956? These are just two of the engrossing and little-told stories shared in an outstanding new book called, “Play Ball! The Amazing Stories and Captivating Characters Who Have Made Baseball a Winning Ticket in Vancouver for Over 100 Years.”
Paying tribute to Ashley Stephenson on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, I wanted to shine the spotlight on the inspirational and trailblazing Ashley Stephenson.
Former Expo U.L. Washington dies at 70
Former Montreal Expos infielder U.L. Washington passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a brave battle with cancer.
Ashley Stephenson to join Vancouver Canadians as coach
Canadian Women's National Team legend Ashley Stephenson has been hired as a coach by the Toronto Blue Jays’ High-A affiliate, Vancouver Canadians.
Former Montreal Expo Angel “Remy” Hermoso passes away at 72
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Former Montreal Expos infielder Angel "Remy" Hermoso has died at the age of 72. Sam Gazdziak shared the news on his RIP Baseball blog earlier today. Hermoso, who played 32 games over parts of two seasons with the Expos in 1969 and 1970, reportedly passed away on Friday. Born... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill, Pat Gillick
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: - It was 31 years ago today that Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) made his major league debut. Batting sixth and playing right field for... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Larry Walker, Steve Carlton, Doug Ault
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Congratulations to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) who has been named the first baseman on The Sporting News MLB All-Decade Team. He joins Robinson Cano (second base), Francisco Lindor (shortstop), Adrian Beltre (third base) and Buster Posey (catcher) to form the... Continue Reading →