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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 19h

80 years ago, in his last game for the Montreal Royals, Jackie Robinson helped his club to a 2-0 win over Louisville Colonels at Delorimier Stadium to secure the Royals’ first Junior World Series title. Read the beautiful story about the love Montrealers expressed to Robinson after the game below:

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 19h

10 years ago today, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion belted a walk-off, three-run home run off Ubaldo Jimenez to give the Blue Jays a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Wild-Card game.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 19h

57 years ago today, Ron Taylor (Toronto, Ont.) recorded a save for the Mets in the first NLCS game ever played. He pitched the final two innings in the Mets’ 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves. Prior to 1969, the top teams from the AL and NL went straight to the World Series.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 19h

25 years ago today, Tim Raines (LF) and Tim Raines Jr. (CF) started in the outfield together for the Baltimore Orioles. With this, they became the second father/son duo to play for the same team in the same MLB game (to Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr.). Photo Credit: Orioles

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 19h

Please take a moment to remember former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams would've turned 83 today. He passed away in January 2024.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 20h

My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses: -Liam Hicks -Cade Smith -Nick Pivetta -Tristan Peters -Jackie Robinson -Jared Young -Edwin Encarnacion -Michael Soroka -Paul Quantrill -Kevin Nicholson -Tim Raines -Ron Taylor Read it here: tinyurl.com/3n84jfmf

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But What Do I Know? . . . Liam Hicks, Nick Pivetta, Tristan Peters, Jared Young, Jackie Robinson - Cooperstowners in Canada

My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Nick Pivetta, Tristan Peters, Jared Young, Jackie Robinson and Tim Raines.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

40 years ago today, the official groundbreaking ceremony for Toronto's state-of-the-art SkyDome took place.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Please take a moment to remember former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and broadcaster John Cerutti who passed away 22 years ago today. He was just 44.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

27 years ago today, Colorado Rockies outfielder Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) finished the 1999 season with a .379 batting average to win his second consecutive National League batting title.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

45 years ago today, the Montreal Expos clinched their first - and only - playoff berth with a 5-4 win over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. With the Expos trailing 3-2 in the seventh, Wallace Johnson came through with a clutch two-run, pinch-hit triple.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy 75th Birthday to former Blue Jays DH Dave Winfield! In his sole season (1992) with the Blue Jays at age 40: - .290 batting average - .377 OBP - 26 HRs - 108 RBIs - 92 runs - 82 walks - 3 triples - Silver Slugger Award - 5th in AL MVP voting

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

19 years ago today, Colorado Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis (North Delta, B.C.) became the first Canadian to register a win in an MLB postseason game since 1900. He started and allowed just two runs in six innings to the Phillies in the Rockies' 4-2 win in Game 1 of the NLDS.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy 26th Birthday to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela!

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

51 years ago today, despite the fact that the AL had implemented the DH rule, Rangers righty Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) hit for himself. He went 1-for-2 with a run against the Minnesota Twins. On the mound, he allowed just one run in seven innings to pick up his 25th win of the season.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

35 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their third division title when Joe Carter hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning at SkyDome to give the Blue Jays a 6-5 win over the California Angels

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Former Montreal Expos infielder Maury Wills would've turned 94 today. He passed away in 2022. On April 8, 1969, he became the first player to walk to the plate for the Expos in a regular season game.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

33 years ago today, Carlos Delgado made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays. He replaced Randy Knorr at catcher in the sixth inning. He walked in his first at bat in the Blue Jays’ 7-2 loss to the Orioles. It was one of just two catching appearances he'd make during his MLB career.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy 81st Birthday to Hall of Famer Rod Carew! Blue Jays fans owe him a debt of gratitude for his work with Tony Fernandez, who went to him for hitting instruction and modelled his hitting approach after Carew.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy 28th Birthday to Otto Lopez! He spent part of his youth in Montreal and has played for Canada at the last two World Baseball Classics. 2026 NL ranks: -191 hits (1st) -.305 batting average (3rd) -9 triples (tied for 3rd) -34 stolen bases (tied for 4th) -627 at bats (4th) -6.1 bWAR (4th)

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Q: Who recorded the most saves in Montreal Expos' history? A: Jeff Reardon, with 152. He turns 71 today. Happy Birthday to him!

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy 35th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays left-hander and 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray!

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy 70th Birthday to former Montreal Expos infielder Vance Law! He had a career-high 86 walks and .366 OBP with the Expos in 1985.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Friend: Kevin, opinions are like a-holes, everyone has them. Me: Yes, but some people with opinions are also just plain a-holes.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

11 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first division title since 1993 when they beat the Baltimore Orioles 15-2 in the first game of a doubleheader at Camden Yards. Ryan Goins had five hits in that game.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

38 years ago, for the second straight start, Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth. This time Orioles pinch-hitter Jim Traber blooped a single just over first baseman Fred McGriff's head. Stieb settled for his second straight one-hitter in the Jays' 4-0 win

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

90 years ago today, George Selkirk (Huntsville, Ont.) stepped to the plate for the New York Yankees and homered in his first World Series at bat against New York Giants lefty Carl Hubbell. Selkirk remains the only Canadian to homer in their first World Series at bat.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

37 years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their second AL East title when they beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at SkyDome on the second last day of the season. Tom Henke struck out pinch-hitter Larry Sheets for the final out. 1/2

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

33 years ago today, Curtis Pride belted a pinch-hit, two-run home run for the Montreal Expos in the top of the ninth inning to give them a 5-3 win over the Florida Marlins. It was the first home run of Pride's MLB career.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

22 years ago today, the Montreal Expos played their final home game at Olympic Stadium. The Expos lost 9-1 to the Marlins in front of 31,395 fans. Tony Batista scored the final run for the Expos in the fourth inning when he doubled and then scored on a single by Juan Rivera.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Q: Who is the only Canadian pitcher to register an MLB win for both the Expos and Blue Jays? A: Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) He notched his win with the Blue Jays 14 years ago today when he tossed three scoreless innings against the Yankees in a Jays' 3-2 victory at Rogers Centre.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

17 years ago today, Adam Lind belted three home runs for the Toronto Blue Jays to lead them to an 8-7 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

55 years ago today, Montreal Expos second baseman Ron Hunt was hit by a pitch by Chicago Cubs right-hander Milt Pappas in the second inning. It was the 50th time Hunt was hit by a pitch in the 1971 season. That remains the record for most HBPs in a season since 1900.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Harry Simmons was born on this date in 1903. This Montreal area resident and longtime baseball executive had an extensive knowledge of baseball rules. Another of his areas of expertise was schedule-making. He was enlisted to create MLB schedules before the age of computers. 1/2

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

33 years ago today, Shawn Green made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays. Batting ninth and DHing, he went 0-for-4 in the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

15 years ago today, Vladimir Guerrero played his final MLB game for the Baltimore Orioles. Batting cleanup and DHing, he went 0-for-4 in the Orioles' 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

31 years ago today, Montreal Expos reliever Greg Harris became the first MLB pitcher to pitch with both hands in a game. He faced two Reds batters throwing right-handed and two throwing left-handed in the Expos' 9-7 loss at Olympic Stadium.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Former Blue Jays lefty Steve Davis died five years ago today at the age of 61. In 1985, Davis won 17 games for double-A Knoxville, 3 for triple-A Syracuse and 2 with the Jays for a total of 22 wins. With this, he became the first 20-game winner in the organization's history

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I've never witnessed an MLB no-hitter in person and I can thank Bobby Higginson for that. 28 years ago today, Roy Halladay had a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning at SkyDome when Higginson hit a HR. Halladay settled for a one-hitter in a 2-1 win over the Tigers.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

34 years ago today, Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter doubled in his final MLB at bat. The ball just eluded the reach of Chicago Cubs right fielder and ex-Carter teammate Andre Dawson. Carter received a prolonged standing ovation at Olympic Stadium.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

34 years ago today, Jack Morris tossed six scoreless innings against the New York Yankees to become the first Toronto Blue Jays pitcher to register 20 wins in a season. The Blue Jays eventually won the game 12-2.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

43 years ago today, Tim Raines went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and four RBIs to lead the Expos to a 10-4 win over the Cardinals. With this, Raines became the first MLBer since Ty Cobb in 1915 to steal 70 bases and register 70 RBIs in the same season.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses: -Otto Lopez -Michael Soroka -Nick Pivetta -Josh Naylor -Roy Halladay -Jonah Tong -Gary Carter -Liam Hicks -Tim Raines -Matt Wilkinson -Jack Morris Read it here: tinyurl.com/y68zc64a

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But What Do I Know? . . . Otto Lopez, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Roy Halladay, Gary Carter - Cooperstowners in Canada

My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Otto Lopez, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Roy Halladay and Gary Carter.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, there IS crying in baseball. This is a beautiful ending to a Hall of Fame career.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

45 years ago today, Nolan Ryan pitched his fifth no-hitter. Over the years, Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) has been credited with saving this no-hitter with this running catch on a long fly ball from Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia in the seventh inning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXcB...

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Houston Astros Nolan Ryan's 5th No-Hitter Saved In Astrodome By Terry Puhl!

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

50 years ago today, the Montreal Expos played their final 2 games at Jarry Park. Unfortunately, the Expos dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the Phillies, 4-1 and 2-1. Trivia: - Ellis Valentine scored the Expos' final run at Jarry Park. - Phils' slugger Greg Luzinski hit the final HR.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Please take a moment to remember former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Victor Cruz who passed away 22 years ago today when he was just 46. He could be called the Blue Jays' first closer. In 1978, he posted a 7-3 record and a 1.71 ERA and recorded nine saves.

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Kevin Glew @coopincanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

47 years ago today, Bill Gullickson made his MLB debut for the Montreal Expos. He entered the game in relief in the eighth inning and pitched a scoreless inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Expos' 10-1 loss at Three Rivers Stadium.

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