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Shushkewich: Hicks' strong rookie season with Marlins helps him land WBC roster spot

“Heading into the 2024-25 offseason, catcher Liam Hicks (Toronto, Ont.) knew that a change of scenery could be on the horizon.

The former Toronto Mets and Arkansas State University backstop started the 2024 season with the Texas Rangers, playing alongside Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) in double-A Frisco, but finished the campaign with the Detroit Tigers. Hicks and right-hander Tyler Owens were dealt at the trade deadline to the AL Central squad, with veteran backstop Carson Kelly heading to Texas in return. “

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Glew: Paxton makes history at Rogers Centre again with Baseball Canada honour

“It seemed fitting for James Paxton to be inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence at an awards banquet held at the Rogers Centre on Saturday night.

After all, it was in that building 2,804 days earlier that he made history when he tossed a no-hitter for the Seattle Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays to become the only Canadian to throw a major league no-hitter in a Canadian ballpark.

It also seemed fitting that it was at the Rogers Centre that the Ladner, B.C., native confirmed that he’s coming out of retirement to pitch for Canada at the World Baseball Classic in March.”

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2026 Baseball Canada auction list unveiled

Autographed items from Hall of Famers Larry Walker and David Ortiz, along with memorabilia from MLB stars Freddie Freeman, Josh and Bo Naylor, James Paxton, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, Michael Soroka, Tyler O’Neill, Cade Smith, Denzel Clarke, Paul Skenes and George Springer headline Baseball Canada’s 2026 online auction in support of the annual Baseball Canada Awards Banquet & Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday in Toronto.

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Shushkewich: Duncan top Canadian in 2026 MLB draft rankings

“Left-hander Sean Duncan is one of the busiest high school players in Canada.

Between playing for the Langley Blaze, the Brewers, the Junior National Team, and in various tournaments and showcases on both sides of the border, Duncan (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) is always toeing the rubber, and it seems that the MLB Draft community is taking notice.

This past weekend, MLB Pipeline released its Top 100 Draft prospects for the 2026 MLB draft, and Duncan found himself being the top-ranked Canadian at #77. “

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