Kevin Glew
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.