Today's song of hope and optimism -- and I need one.
Thank you to Josh Ritter.
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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.
@coopincanada.bsky.social@coopincanada.bsky.social33 years ago today, Dave Stewart limited the White Sox to two runs on four hits in 7-1/3 innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 6-3 win in Game 6 of the 1993 American League Championship Series. With this victory, the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for a second straight year.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialHappy 91st Birthday to longtime Toronto Blue Jays TV analyst and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tony Kubek!
@coopincanada.bsky.social27 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Cito Gaston would return to the club as their batting coach.
@coopincanada.bsky.social41 years ago today, Al Oliver delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the ninth inning to propel the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the Kansas Royals in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The win gave the Jays a 3-1 series lead.
@coopincanada.bsky.social46 years ago today, Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) had four hits for the Astros in their 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Phillies in the fifth and deciding game of the NLCS. Puhl finished the series with 10 hits in 19 at bats, good for a .526 batting average.
@coopincanada.bsky.social57 years ago today, Ron Taylor (Toronto, Ont.) recorded the save in the New York Mets' 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of the 1969 World Series. It was the Mets' first-ever World Series win. Taylor got Brooks Robinson to ground out to third base for the final out.
@cdnhistoryehx.bsky.socialReposted by @coopincanada.bsky.socialOn this day in 1979, the first episode of The Littlest Hobo aired. A revival of the 1960s series, it aired until 1985.
In June 2026, a reboot of the series was announced.
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@coopincanada.bsky.socialToday's song of hope and optimism -- and I need one.
Thank you Brian Wilson for writing this and to Jeff Tweedy for his beautiful rendition of Brian's song.
@coopincanada.bsky.social11 years ago today, with the Blue Jays down 2-0 in their American League Division Series to the Rangers and facing elimination, Marco Estrada tossed a gem, allowing just one run in 6 1/3 innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 5-1 win. Troy Tulowitzki belted a three-run home run.
@coopincanada.bsky.social45 years ago today, Steve Rogers pitched a shutout for the Montreal Expos against Steve Carlton and the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the National League Division Series. With the win, the Expos advanced to the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
@coopincanada.bsky.social"Why did they pitch to George Brett?" 41 years ago today, the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in Game 3 of the ALCS. George Brett went 4-for-4 with four runs. He homered in the first and sixth and scored the winning run in the eighth.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialMy weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses:
-Cade Smith
-Nick Pivetta
-Tristan Peters
-Erik Sabrowski
-Larry Millson
-George Brett
-Freddie Freeman
-Liam Hicks
-Steve Rogers
-Marco Estrada
-Owen Caissie
Read it here: tinyurl.com/4cspat8f
@coopincanada.bsky.socialI love reading these lists. Tough to narrow it to nine, but here we go.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialToday's song of hope and optimism -- and I need one.
Thank you, @ronsexsmith.bsky.social
@coopincanada.bsky.socialHappy 42nd Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki! He belted 24 home runs for the Blue Jays in 2016.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialHappy 33rd Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.! In five seasons with the Blue Jays from 2018 to 2022, he batted .285 with 68 home runs and a .797 OPS.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialHappy 80th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays bench coach and Oakland A's World Series MVP Gene Tenace! He was a "Money Ball" A's player before "Money Ball." - .388 career OBP - Six seasons of 100 walks or more - 5, 20-HR seasons
@coopincanada.bsky.social34 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland A's 7-5 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. Juan Guzman started and allowed just two runs in six innings. Tom Henke got the save. Candy Maldonado homered for the Blue Jays.
@coopincanada.bsky.socialQ: Who was the first Montreal Expos player to steal 50 bases in a season for them? A: Larry Lintz who swiped 50 bases in 1974. He turns 77 today. Happy Birthday to him!
