“They answered the call for Canada.
And, while they may not have delivered a victory, they rose to the occasion in impressive fashion.
In one of the biggest baseball games in Canada’s history, it was Alberta pitchers who took the mound and gave the Americans all they could handle.”
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” article discusses Matt Wilkinson, Abraham Toro, James Paxton, Terry Puhl, Matt Brash and Joe Siddall.
Read More“Tip your cap to Tugboat.
If sports fans didn't know who Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson was before the World Baseball Classic, they sure do now.
The lefty pitcher from Ladner, B.C. played for the Okotoks Dawgs in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) from 2019 to 2023. In that time, Wilkinson went 6-3 with five saves in 22 games - half of them starts - and racked up 121 strikeouts through 71-plus innings. He was also a member of three WCBL championship teams in Okotoks.”
Read MoreCanada’s historic run at the World Baseball Classic came to an end on Friday night with a 5-3 loss to the U.S. in their quarterfinals matchup at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
Read MoreMichael Soroka will be ready for the biggest start of his professional career.
The 28-year-old right-hander will get the ball for Canada tonight against a powerhouse U.S. squad in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinals matchup at Daikin Park in Houston.
Read More“He has never lacked the words to describe what baseball means to Canada.
For Justin Morneau, it’s both personal and a matter of national interest.
The first baseman wore the red-and-white at four World Baseball Classic events as a player before accepting a role as the hitting coach at this year’s edition of the international tournament.”
Read MoreCanada has played the U.S in five previous games at the World Baseball Classic. Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew takes a look back at those contests.
Read MoreFor the first time in their history, Canada has advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after they defeated Cuba 7-2 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on Wednesday.
Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) started and pitched five outstanding innings and Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) had three hits – including a home run – to propel Canada to the victory.
Read MoreIt’s a win or go home game for Canada and manager Ernie Whitt is handing the ball to Cal Quantrill.
The veteran right-hander will start against Cuba today at 3 p.m. E.T. at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the final game of Pool A play.
Both Canada and Cuba have 2-1 records and the winner of the contest will advance to the quarterfinals along with Puerto Rico, whom Canada defeated 3-2 on Tuesday night. With a victory, Canada would advance to the second round of the tournament for the first time.
Read MoreJordan Balazovic, Logan Allen and Brock Dykxhoorn combined to stymie Puerto Rico’s offence in Canada’s 3-2 win at the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on Tuesday night.
Read MoreCanada was edged 4-3 by Panama at the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in a rain-delayed contest on Sunday night.
With the loss, Canada’s record falls to 1-1 and they sit in third place in Pool A behind Puerto Rico (2-0) and Cuba (2-0).
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses the Miracle on Grass, Adam Stern, Steve Green, Jacob Robson, Miguel Cienfuegos and Jacques Doucet.
Read MoreOwen Caissie belted a two-run home run and Abraham Toro had a double, a triple and two RBIs to lead Canada to an 8-2 win over Colombia in their first game at the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on Saturday.
Read MoreThe World Baseball Classic will also offer Canada a chance to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Read More“Canada captain Josh Naylor has nothing but praise for Michael Soroka, who will start the first game of the World Baseball Classic for Canada in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday.
“He’s phenomenal. He’s relentless on the mound. He has a never-give-up attitude. He doesn’t ever cave into his plan,” said Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) at Canada’s introductory WBC press conference on Thursday morning. “He has a specific plan for each hitter he’s going to face, and he attacks that game plan through and through.”
Read MoreAbraham Toro had a three-run double and Tyler Black had two hits and two stolen bases to lead Canada to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in front of 5,462 fans at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., on Wednesday afternoon.
It was Canada’s final exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic, which will begin for them on Saturday with an 11:00 a.m. E.T. game against Colombia.
Read MoreCanada rallied late but lost 10-7 to the Toronto Blue Jays in front of 4,496 fans at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday afternoon.
Read More“He’s waited longer than he had hoped to represent Canada.
And when he finally gets the opportunity to do it at the World Baseball Classic, Adam Macko plans to soak it all in.
Ever since receiving the call from Baseball Canada Men’s National Team director Greg Hamilton, the 25-year-old has been thinking about stepping into the clubhouse and putting on the red, white and black for the first time.”
Read MoreOntario Blue Jays grad and Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named captain of Canada’s World Baseball Classic squad.
Read More“Team Canada has given fans plenty of memorable moments at the World Baseball Classic.
In the inaugural tournament in 2006, outfielder Adam Stern (London, Ont.) hit an inside-the-park home run to put Canada up 8-0 in the fifth inning en route to an 8-6 victory.”
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