“It might be a while before “Dancin’ Dane” Tofteland is a nickname that sticks.
But don’t be surprised to see the Albertan from just outside Grande Prairie bust a move or two when he suits up in the brand new Banana Ball circuit next summer.
Selected in the seventh round of the league’s inaugural draft by the Loco Beach Coconuts, Tofteland is coming off a successful collegiate career at Indiana State University and a three-year run in the Pioneer League.”
Read MoreThe Barrie Baycats have re-signed infielder and designated hitter Ryan Rijo (Barrie, Ont.) to mark the first official player contract of the Canadian Baseball League (CBL) era.
Read MoreSeattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2025 Tip O’Neill Award.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Cody Ponce, who was the MVP of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) last season, to a three-year, $30-million contract.
Read MoreSportsnet’s Hazel Mae has been named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2025 Jack Graney Award.
Read MoreFormer big leaguer and all-star storyteller Tim Harkness (Lachine, Que.) has passed away at the age of 87. Bob Elliott shares his memories of Harkness.
Read MoreThe Western Canadian Baseball League has announced its 2026 schedule.
Read More“At the Vauxhall Jets facility, located just a short drive south of Calgary, right-hander Calum Andersen (Calgary, Alta.) is settling down after a few sporadic months that have seen him play across three different countries and some of the biggest venues in baseball.“
Read MoreElliott: RHP Parker Burgess will head to Charleston
Read MoreThe Ottawa Titans have signed infielder Austin Gurney (Campbell River, B.C.). They have also traded right-hander Zach Cameron (Hamilton, Ont.) to the Windy City Thunderbolts for future considerations.
Read More“When Braidy Birdsall puts her mind to something, nothing is getting in her way.
Even when facing injuries, she’s the first to pick herself back up and get motivated to overcome the obstacle.
It’s a mindset that has served her well as an athlete, first in martial arts karate before moving onto baseball, a sport which she is all-in on as a player, coach and umpire.
Now, Birdsall is on the cusp of playing on the biggest stage after being selected by Boston in the fifth round of the new Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.”
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s latest “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Stubby Clapp, Shawn Bowman, Rich Harden and Carlos Delgado.
Read MoreOver the next four years, Summerside, P.E.I. will host five Baseball Canada national championships.
Read More“It was a record-setting year for Baseball Alberta and the organization is expecting even bigger things in 2026.
The number of players registered this past year not only rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time, but president Jon Oko says it has hit a milestone of 18,868 – the most ever.
The provincial body also saw the most teams take part ever (332), as well as increases in the number of coaches (547) and certified umpires (1,403) from the previous year.
It was cause for celebration as Baseball Alberta hosted its annual general meeting and awards in Edmonton on Nov. 22, where some of the best performances from around the province were recognized.”
Read More“The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent RHP Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal. Super agent Scott Boras called it — 11 years ago.” Bob Elliott shares an article he wrote after interviewing Boras in 2014.
Read MoreCanadians Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) and Jamie Pogue (Guelph, Ont.) will return to the St. Louis Cardinals’ big league coaching staff in 2026.
Read MoreJunior National Team alum and longtime big league pitcher James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) will be inducted on to Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence at the National Teams Awards Banquet on January 10.
Read MoreJoe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, takes a look back at the short-lived first professional Canadian Baseball League.
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed right-hander James Bradwell (North Vancouver, B.C.).
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a seven-year, $210-million contract with right-hander Dylan Cease.
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