Kevin Glew
@coopincanada.bsky.social
Editor, Canadian Baseball Network
2022 Baseball Canada Bob Elliott Media Award
2023 CBHOF Randy Echlin Award
Always up for a good Tilson Brito story.
2022 Baseball Canada Bob Elliott Media Award
2023 CBHOF Randy Echlin Award
Always up for a good Tilson Brito story.
Reposted by Kevin Glew
Our SABR Chapter is supporting an effort to establish a Heritage Toronto plaque to recognize Diamond Park. The ballpark was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team from 1901-9. On Giving Tuesday, please consider contributing to this project! www.justgiving.com/campaign/dia...
Diamond Park Heritage Toronto Plaque
Diamond Park was the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs professional baseball club from 1901 until 1907. Located at the southeast corner of Liberty Street and Fraser Avenue, it was here that the Leafs wo...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our SABR Chapter is supporting an effort to establish a Heritage Toronto plaque to recognize Diamond Park. The ballpark was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team from 1901-9. On Giving Tuesday, please consider contributing to this project! www.justgiving.com/campaign/dia...
Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2025 Jack Graney Award.
Congratulations to her!
She is a most deserving winner.
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Congratulations to her!
She is a most deserving winner.
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Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae named winner of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Jack Graney Award - Cooperstowners in Canada
Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2025 Jack Graney Award.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2025 Jack Graney Award.
Congratulations to her!
She is a most deserving winner.
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Congratulations to her!
She is a most deserving winner.
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Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day:
List of Blue Jays Pitchers to Win 20 Games in a Season:
22 - Roy Halladay, 2003
21 - Jack Morris, 1992
21 - Roger Clemens, 1997
20 - Roy Halladay, 2008
20 - Pat Hentgen, 1996
20 - J.A. Happ, 2016
20 - David Wells, 2000
20 - Roger Clemens, 1998
List of Blue Jays Pitchers to Win 20 Games in a Season:
22 - Roy Halladay, 2003
21 - Jack Morris, 1992
21 - Roger Clemens, 1997
20 - Roy Halladay, 2008
20 - Pat Hentgen, 1996
20 - J.A. Happ, 2016
20 - David Wells, 2000
20 - Roger Clemens, 1998
December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day:
List of Blue Jays Pitchers to Win 20 Games in a Season:
22 - Roy Halladay, 2003
21 - Jack Morris, 1992
21 - Roger Clemens, 1997
20 - Roy Halladay, 2008
20 - Pat Hentgen, 1996
20 - J.A. Happ, 2016
20 - David Wells, 2000
20 - Roger Clemens, 1998
List of Blue Jays Pitchers to Win 20 Games in a Season:
22 - Roy Halladay, 2003
21 - Jack Morris, 1992
21 - Roger Clemens, 1997
20 - Roy Halladay, 2008
20 - Pat Hentgen, 1996
20 - J.A. Happ, 2016
20 - David Wells, 2000
20 - Roger Clemens, 1998
41 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays selected two players in the Rule 5 draft:
-OF Lou Thornton from the Mets
-INF Manny Lee from the Astros
This meant the Blue Jays had to carry them on their MLB roster in 1985.
The Blue Jays won a franchise record 99 games in 1985.
-OF Lou Thornton from the Mets
-INF Manny Lee from the Astros
This meant the Blue Jays had to carry them on their MLB roster in 1985.
The Blue Jays won a franchise record 99 games in 1985.
December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
41 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays selected two players in the Rule 5 draft:
-OF Lou Thornton from the Mets
-INF Manny Lee from the Astros
This meant the Blue Jays had to carry them on their MLB roster in 1985.
The Blue Jays won a franchise record 99 games in 1985.
-OF Lou Thornton from the Mets
-INF Manny Lee from the Astros
This meant the Blue Jays had to carry them on their MLB roster in 1985.
The Blue Jays won a franchise record 99 games in 1985.
Seven years ago today, James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) was named winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Tip O'Neill Award, as top Canadian player.
Paxton went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA in 28 starts for the Mariners in 2018. Among his wins was a no-hitter against the Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8.
Paxton went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA in 28 starts for the Mariners in 2018. Among his wins was a no-hitter against the Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8.
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Seven years ago today, James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) was named winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Tip O'Neill Award, as top Canadian player.
Paxton went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA in 28 starts for the Mariners in 2018. Among his wins was a no-hitter against the Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8.
Paxton went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA in 28 starts for the Mariners in 2018. Among his wins was a no-hitter against the Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8.
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays traded left-hander J.A. Happ to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.).
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays traded left-hander J.A. Happ to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.).
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a one-year, $1-million contract.
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a one-year, $1-million contract.
18 years ago today, former Montreal Expos manager Dick Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
18 years ago today, former Montreal Expos manager Dick Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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So many good things happen from giving a little
IWBC is making huge strides for girls and women's baseball, from sponsoring playing opportunities to building a museum and activities center in Rockford, Illinois near historic Beyer Stadium, which we're also raising funds to renovate. You can help!
IWBC is making huge strides for girls and women's baseball, from sponsoring playing opportunities to building a museum and activities center in Rockford, Illinois near historic Beyer Stadium, which we're also raising funds to renovate. You can help!
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
So many good things happen from giving a little
IWBC is making huge strides for girls and women's baseball, from sponsoring playing opportunities to building a museum and activities center in Rockford, Illinois near historic Beyer Stadium, which we're also raising funds to renovate. You can help!
IWBC is making huge strides for girls and women's baseball, from sponsoring playing opportunities to building a museum and activities center in Rockford, Illinois near historic Beyer Stadium, which we're also raising funds to renovate. You can help!
Tim Harkness (Lachine, Que.) played parts of four major league seasons with the Dodgers and Mets from 1961 to 1964 before returning to Canada to become a legendary coach, scout and storyteller.
He has passed away at age 87.
I wrote about him:
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He has passed away at age 87.
I wrote about him:
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Former major leaguer Tim Harkness dies at 87 - Cooperstowners in Canada
Former big leaguer Tim Harkness (Lachine, Que.) has died at the age of 87.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Tim Harkness (Lachine, Que.) played parts of four major league seasons with the Dodgers and Mets from 1961 to 1964 before returning to Canada to become a legendary coach, scout and storyteller.
He has passed away at age 87.
I wrote about him:
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He has passed away at age 87.
I wrote about him:
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28 years ago today, the Detroit Tigers signed catcher Joe Siddall (Windsor, Ont.) as a free agent.
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
28 years ago today, the Detroit Tigers signed catcher Joe Siddall (Windsor, Ont.) as a free agent.
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Centre fielder Devon White in his five seasons with the Blue Jays:
1991 - Won Gold Glove
1992 - Won Gold Glove
1993 - Won Gold Glove
1994 - Won Gold Glove
1995 - Won Gold Glove
Centre fielder Devon White in his five seasons with the Blue Jays:
1991 - Won Gold Glove
1992 - Won Gold Glove
1993 - Won Gold Glove
1994 - Won Gold Glove
1995 - Won Gold Glove
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Centre fielder Devon White in his five seasons with the Blue Jays:
1991 - Won Gold Glove
1992 - Won Gold Glove
1993 - Won Gold Glove
1994 - Won Gold Glove
1995 - Won Gold Glove
Centre fielder Devon White in his five seasons with the Blue Jays:
1991 - Won Gold Glove
1992 - Won Gold Glove
1993 - Won Gold Glove
1994 - Won Gold Glove
1995 - Won Gold Glove
35 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Devon White, Willie Fraser and Marcus Moore from the Angels in exchange for Junior Felix, Luis Soto and a player to be named later (Ken Rivers).
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
35 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Devon White, Willie Fraser and Marcus Moore from the Angels in exchange for Junior Felix, Luis Soto and a player to be named later (Ken Rivers).
57 years ago today, the Houston Astros selected catcher Buck Martinez from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft.
P.S. He was still John Martinez back then. See list below.
P.S. He was still John Martinez back then. See list below.
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
57 years ago today, the Houston Astros selected catcher Buck Martinez from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft.
P.S. He was still John Martinez back then. See list below.
P.S. He was still John Martinez back then. See list below.
21 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder John McDonald from Cleveland for a player to be named later (Tom Mastny).
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
21 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder John McDonald from Cleveland for a player to be named later (Tom Mastny).
Please take a moment to remember legendary Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo who passed away 15 years ago today at the age of 70.
In 83 games against the Montreal Expos, the Hall of Fame infielder batted .291 with 12 home runs.
In 83 games against the Montreal Expos, the Hall of Fame infielder batted .291 with 12 home runs.
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Please take a moment to remember legendary Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo who passed away 15 years ago today at the age of 70.
In 83 games against the Montreal Expos, the Hall of Fame infielder batted .291 with 12 home runs.
In 83 games against the Montreal Expos, the Hall of Fame infielder batted .291 with 12 home runs.
46 years ago today, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings began at the Sheraton Centre hotel in downtown Toronto.
It was the first time the Winter Meetings had been held outside the U.S. since 1936.
Photo: RetroOntario/YouTube
It was the first time the Winter Meetings had been held outside the U.S. since 1936.
Photo: RetroOntario/YouTube
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
46 years ago today, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings began at the Sheraton Centre hotel in downtown Toronto.
It was the first time the Winter Meetings had been held outside the U.S. since 1936.
Photo: RetroOntario/YouTube
It was the first time the Winter Meetings had been held outside the U.S. since 1936.
Photo: RetroOntario/YouTube
32 years ago today, after eight seasons and 100 wins with the Montreal Expos, Dennis Martinez departed to sign a two-year, $9-million contract with Cleveland.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
32 years ago today, after eight seasons and 100 wins with the Montreal Expos, Dennis Martinez departed to sign a two-year, $9-million contract with Cleveland.
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Most MLB inside-the-park homers, last 90 years:
13 - Willie Wilson ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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11
10
9 - Roberto Clemente, Lou Brock
8 - Willie Mays, Hank Bauer
7 - 5 players
6 - 6 players
13 - Willie Wilson ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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11
10
9 - Roberto Clemente, Lou Brock
8 - Willie Mays, Hank Bauer
7 - 5 players
6 - 6 players
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Most MLB inside-the-park homers, last 90 years:
13 - Willie Wilson ⚡️⚡️⚡️
12
11
10
9 - Roberto Clemente, Lou Brock
8 - Willie Mays, Hank Bauer
7 - 5 players
6 - 6 players
13 - Willie Wilson ⚡️⚡️⚡️
12
11
10
9 - Roberto Clemente, Lou Brock
8 - Willie Mays, Hank Bauer
7 - 5 players
6 - 6 players
Four years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays officially signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a five-year, $110-million contract.
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Four years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays officially signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a five-year, $110-million contract.
Happy 59th Birthday to Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.)!
All-Time Canadian MLB ranks:
- 2,160 hits (1st)
- 383 HRs (1st)
- 1,355 runs (1st)
- 471 doubles (1st)
- 1,311 RBIs (1st)
- 230 SBs (1st)
- 72.7 WAR (1st among position players)
- 7 Gold Gloves (1st)
All-Time Canadian MLB ranks:
- 2,160 hits (1st)
- 383 HRs (1st)
- 1,355 runs (1st)
- 471 doubles (1st)
- 1,311 RBIs (1st)
- 230 SBs (1st)
- 72.7 WAR (1st among position players)
- 7 Gold Gloves (1st)
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Happy 59th Birthday to Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.)!
All-Time Canadian MLB ranks:
- 2,160 hits (1st)
- 383 HRs (1st)
- 1,355 runs (1st)
- 471 doubles (1st)
- 1,311 RBIs (1st)
- 230 SBs (1st)
- 72.7 WAR (1st among position players)
- 7 Gold Gloves (1st)
All-Time Canadian MLB ranks:
- 2,160 hits (1st)
- 383 HRs (1st)
- 1,355 runs (1st)
- 471 doubles (1st)
- 1,311 RBIs (1st)
- 230 SBs (1st)
- 72.7 WAR (1st among position players)
- 7 Gold Gloves (1st)
49 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays hired Tom Cheek to be their first radio play-by-play broadcaster.
Cheek was chosen out of about 50 applicants for the position.
Cheek was chosen out of about 50 applicants for the position.
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
49 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays hired Tom Cheek to be their first radio play-by-play broadcaster.
Cheek was chosen out of about 50 applicants for the position.
Cheek was chosen out of about 50 applicants for the position.
Happy 55th Birthday to former Montreal Expos left-hander Kirk Rueter!
In his rookie season (1993) with the Expos, he went 8-0 with a 2.73 ERA in 14 starts.
In his rookie season (1993) with the Expos, he went 8-0 with a 2.73 ERA in 14 starts.
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Happy 55th Birthday to former Montreal Expos left-hander Kirk Rueter!
In his rookie season (1993) with the Expos, he went 8-0 with a 2.73 ERA in 14 starts.
In his rookie season (1993) with the Expos, he went 8-0 with a 2.73 ERA in 14 starts.
Happy 71st Birthday to former Montreal Expos pitcher Dan Schatzeder!
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
December 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Happy 71st Birthday to former Montreal Expos pitcher Dan Schatzeder!
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
Happy 71st Birthday to former Montreal Expos pitcher Dan Schatzeder!
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
December 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Happy 71st Birthday to former Montreal Expos pitcher Dan Schatzeder!
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA
He was one of the best hitting pitchers in Expos' history.
1984 - 11-for-35, .314 BA
1986 - 9-for-21, .429 BA