Posts in Canadians in the Minors
McFarland: Flewelling’s strong finish to 2025 boosts him up Rays’ prospects ranks

“It didn’t start the way he wanted but Nathan Flewelling ended the 2025 baseball season with a bang.

He’s hoping it’s a sign of things to come as he takes part in his second Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays, where the Innisfail native has climbed up the depth charts and is now ranked the No. 11 prospect in the organization.”

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Wilson: Winnipeg native Johnson pitches for Czechia at WBC

“It is a country typically associated more with hockey than baseball.

But Czechia’s ascension to the World Baseball Classic – this year marked the second WBC appearance for the European nation – has put a spotlight on the sport in the country known for its historic castles and as the birthplace of Pilsner lager.

Winnipeg product Ryan Johnson was in the middle of the action with Czechia, who shared a pool with Australia, Japan, Korea and Chinese Taipei and played their opening round games in Tokyo.”

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ICYMI - Elliott: Logan Allen, Canada's WBC mystery man

If the name Logan Allen is not known in households from New Westminster or Etobicoke, it is with good reason. He will make his debut wearing red and white at this year’s World Baseball Classic. You see the left-hander’s father Norman, grew up in Lachine, Que. playing hockey before moving to University of Florida, home of the Gators.

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McFarland: Coutney enjoying road up Angels’ ranks

“Matt Coutney has taken the term ‘roadtrip’ to a whole new level.

While some might be tired of driving along the highway after a long season of professional baseball, the Wetaskiwin native has created a new pre-Spring Training tradition.

Since he was selected in the 10th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft by the Los Angeles Angels, he’s made the trek to Arizona each spring by driving.

It’s a chance to unwind before getting down to business, checking out some hiking trails and catching the local sights and sounds.”

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