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
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
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
Happy 69th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Tom Filer!
In 11 appearances (nine starts) for the Blue Jays in 1985, he went 7-0 with a 3.88 ERA.
In 11 appearances (nine starts) for the Blue Jays in 1985, he went 7-0 with a 3.88 ERA.
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Happy 69th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Tom Filer!
In 11 appearances (nine starts) for the Blue Jays in 1985, he went 7-0 with a 3.88 ERA.
In 11 appearances (nine starts) for the Blue Jays in 1985, he went 7-0 with a 3.88 ERA.
30 years ago today, the Florida Marlins signed catcher Joe Siddall (Windsor, Ont.) as a free agent.
November 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
30 years ago today, the Florida Marlins signed catcher Joe Siddall (Windsor, Ont.) as a free agent.
Happy 44th Birthday to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.)!
Harden's 2008 season:
With A's - 13 starts, 5-1, 2.34 ERA, 92Ks in 77 IP
With Cubs - 12 starts, 5-1, 1.77 ERA, 89Ks in 71 IP
Total: 25 starts, 10-2, 2.07 ERA, 181 Ks in 148 IP
Harden's 2008 season:
With A's - 13 starts, 5-1, 2.34 ERA, 92Ks in 77 IP
With Cubs - 12 starts, 5-1, 1.77 ERA, 89Ks in 71 IP
Total: 25 starts, 10-2, 2.07 ERA, 181 Ks in 148 IP
November 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy 44th Birthday to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.)!
Harden's 2008 season:
With A's - 13 starts, 5-1, 2.34 ERA, 92Ks in 77 IP
With Cubs - 12 starts, 5-1, 1.77 ERA, 89Ks in 71 IP
Total: 25 starts, 10-2, 2.07 ERA, 181 Ks in 148 IP
Harden's 2008 season:
With A's - 13 starts, 5-1, 2.34 ERA, 92Ks in 77 IP
With Cubs - 12 starts, 5-1, 1.77 ERA, 89Ks in 71 IP
Total: 25 starts, 10-2, 2.07 ERA, 181 Ks in 148 IP
25 years ago today, the Seattle Mariners purchased Ichiro Suzuki from the Orix Blue Wave of the Japan Pacific League.
November 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
25 years ago today, the Seattle Mariners purchased Ichiro Suzuki from the Orix Blue Wave of the Japan Pacific League.
Bo knows birthdays.
Happy 63rd Birthday to Bo Jackson!
Happy 63rd Birthday to Bo Jackson!
November 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Bo knows birthdays.
Happy 63rd Birthday to Bo Jackson!
Happy 63rd Birthday to Bo Jackson!
94 years ago today, the Pittsburgh Pirates hired George Gibson (London, Ont.) to be their field manager.
It was his second term as the club's skipper.
He was the last full-time Canadian MLB manager prior to Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) with the Philadelphia Phillies.
It was his second term as the club's skipper.
He was the last full-time Canadian MLB manager prior to Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) with the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
94 years ago today, the Pittsburgh Pirates hired George Gibson (London, Ont.) to be their field manager.
It was his second term as the club's skipper.
He was the last full-time Canadian MLB manager prior to Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) with the Philadelphia Phillies.
It was his second term as the club's skipper.
He was the last full-time Canadian MLB manager prior to Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) with the Philadelphia Phillies.
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses:
-James Paxton
-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame awards
-Stubby Clapp
-Shawn Bowman
-Rich Harden🎂
-Dylan Cease
-Josh Towers
-Carlos Delgado
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-James Paxton
-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame awards
-Stubby Clapp
-Shawn Bowman
-Rich Harden🎂
-Dylan Cease
-Josh Towers
-Carlos Delgado
Read it here: is.gd/2l1QGv
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Stubby Clapp, Shawn Bowman, Carlos Delgado - Cooperstowners in Canada
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses James Paxton, Stubby Clapp, Shawn Bowman and Carlos Delgado.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses:
-James Paxton
-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame awards
-Stubby Clapp
-Shawn Bowman
-Rich Harden🎂
-Dylan Cease
-Josh Towers
-Carlos Delgado
Read it here: is.gd/2l1QGv
-James Paxton
-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame awards
-Stubby Clapp
-Shawn Bowman
-Rich Harden🎂
-Dylan Cease
-Josh Towers
-Carlos Delgado
Read it here: is.gd/2l1QGv
Reposted by Kevin Glew
November 29, 1988 (1/2) - 🚨 Dave Stieb and Fred McGriff win #BlueJays Pitcher and Player Of The Year; a celebration of Stieb's return to domination. Read on... 🧵 🚨
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
November 29, 1988 (1/2) - 🚨 Dave Stieb and Fred McGriff win #BlueJays Pitcher and Player Of The Year; a celebration of Stieb's return to domination. Read on... 🧵 🚨
Four years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Nathan Lukes to a minor league contract and invited him to 2022 spring training.
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Four years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Nathan Lukes to a minor league contract and invited him to 2022 spring training.
Happy 75th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays OF/DH Otto Velez!
His stats in April 1977 (first month in Jays' history):
- 17 games
- .442/.531/.865
- 23 hits
- 5 HRs
- 18 RBIs
- American League Player of the Month
His stats in April 1977 (first month in Jays' history):
- 17 games
- .442/.531/.865
- 23 hits
- 5 HRs
- 18 RBIs
- American League Player of the Month
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy 75th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays OF/DH Otto Velez!
His stats in April 1977 (first month in Jays' history):
- 17 games
- .442/.531/.865
- 23 hits
- 5 HRs
- 18 RBIs
- American League Player of the Month
His stats in April 1977 (first month in Jays' history):
- 17 games
- .442/.531/.865
- 23 hits
- 5 HRs
- 18 RBIs
- American League Player of the Month
35 years ago today, Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman reached an agreement in principle to sell the Expos to a consortium of Canadian investors headed by Claude Brochu.
Details in the article from the North Bay Nugget below.
Details in the article from the North Bay Nugget below.
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
35 years ago today, Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman reached an agreement in principle to sell the Expos to a consortium of Canadian investors headed by Claude Brochu.
Details in the article from the North Bay Nugget below.
Details in the article from the North Bay Nugget below.
13 years ago today, catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) signed a two-year, $17-million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
13 years ago today, catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) signed a two-year, $17-million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Please take a moment to remember former Expos left-hander Dan McGinn who would've turned 82 today.
He died in 2023.
He became the first Expos player to hit a home run in a regular season game when he connected off Tom Seaver in the fourth inning of the Expos' first game.
He died in 2023.
He became the first Expos player to hit a home run in a regular season game when he connected off Tom Seaver in the fourth inning of the Expos' first game.
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Please take a moment to remember former Expos left-hander Dan McGinn who would've turned 82 today.
He died in 2023.
He became the first Expos player to hit a home run in a regular season game when he connected off Tom Seaver in the fourth inning of the Expos' first game.
He died in 2023.
He became the first Expos player to hit a home run in a regular season game when he connected off Tom Seaver in the fourth inning of the Expos' first game.
25 years ago today, left-hander Rheal Cormier (Cap-Pele, N.B.) signed a three-year, $2.9-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
25 years ago today, left-hander Rheal Cormier (Cap-Pele, N.B.) signed a three-year, $2.9-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
The five-year contract B.J. Ryan signed with the Blue Jays wasn't a good long-term deal, but here are his numbers at the All-Star break in his first season with the Jays:
-39 games
-0.84 ERA
-24 saves
-42 2/3 innings
-21 hits
-0 HRs (!)
-54 Ks
-0.703 WHIP
The five-year contract B.J. Ryan signed with the Blue Jays wasn't a good long-term deal, but here are his numbers at the All-Star break in his first season with the Jays:
-39 games
-0.84 ERA
-24 saves
-42 2/3 innings
-21 hits
-0 HRs (!)
-54 Ks
-0.703 WHIP
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
The five-year contract B.J. Ryan signed with the Blue Jays wasn't a good long-term deal, but here are his numbers at the All-Star break in his first season with the Jays:
-39 games
-0.84 ERA
-24 saves
-42 2/3 innings
-21 hits
-0 HRs (!)
-54 Ks
-0.703 WHIP
The five-year contract B.J. Ryan signed with the Blue Jays wasn't a good long-term deal, but here are his numbers at the All-Star break in his first season with the Jays:
-39 games
-0.84 ERA
-24 saves
-42 2/3 innings
-21 hits
-0 HRs (!)
-54 Ks
-0.703 WHIP
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Josh Donaldson from the Oakland A's in exchange for Brett Lawrie (Langley, B.C.), Kendall Graveman, Sean Nolin and Franklin Barreto.
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Josh Donaldson from the Oakland A's in exchange for Brett Lawrie (Langley, B.C.), Kendall Graveman, Sean Nolin and Franklin Barreto.
20 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed reliever B.J. Ryan to a five-year, $47-million contract.
At the time, it was the highest contract ever signed by an MLB relief pitcher.
At the time, it was the highest contract ever signed by an MLB relief pitcher.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
20 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed reliever B.J. Ryan to a five-year, $47-million contract.
At the time, it was the highest contract ever signed by an MLB relief pitcher.
At the time, it was the highest contract ever signed by an MLB relief pitcher.
15 years ago today, Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen (Regina, Sask.) passed away at the age of 84.
In his honour today, I plan to do my best Enrico Pallazzo imitation.
#NakedGunReference
In his honour today, I plan to do my best Enrico Pallazzo imitation.
#NakedGunReference
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
15 years ago today, Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen (Regina, Sask.) passed away at the age of 84.
In his honour today, I plan to do my best Enrico Pallazzo imitation.
#NakedGunReference
In his honour today, I plan to do my best Enrico Pallazzo imitation.
#NakedGunReference