Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Toronto Mets and Junior National Team alum Jack Pineau (Thunder Bay, Ont.) who signed with the San Diego Padres earlier this month.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Dylan Cease, Cade Smith, Jordan Romano, Greg Hamilton, Jim Henderson and Rob Ducey.
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“A month ago the Red Sox were one of those stricken, broken-down malls on the next exit ramp. Their only remaining highlight would be the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Speculators gathered at the empty storefronts. Everything must go. “
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses the Joe Carter statue, Otto Lopez, Cade Smith, Mitch Bratt, Rachel Robinson, Carlos Delgado and Ron Hunt.
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Former Montreal Expos second baseman Ron Hunt has died at the age of 85.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew provides some fun facts and trivia about Canadians in the MLB All-Star Game.
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“No one could have imagined the kind of memorable rookie season that Tristan Peters was going to put together.
Even the Chicago White Sox outfielder seems a little gobsmacked when talking about all that has transpired, particularly on Friday and Saturday.”
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Outfielder Carter Beck (Carnduff, Sask.) became the highest drafted Saskatchewan player ever when he was selected 26th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the MLB draft on Saturday.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses the 2026 MLB draft, Tristan Peters, Tyler O’Neill, Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks, Cade Smith, Jordan Romano and Ron Fairly.
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“The marketers of Major League Baseball, in a fit of FOMO, apparently thinks the 2026 U.S. elections include them.
MLB is airing commercials that champion the cause of the salary cap, its main objective in Basic Agreement negotiations. The people it features are either very misinformed fans or very bad actors or both. One woman says, “We just want to make it equitable,” referring to the supposed gap in competition. One problem: She’s wearing a Dodger shirt. “
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With the 2026 MLB draft set to begin on Saturday, Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew discusses CBN’s coverage and offers some fun facts and firsts about Canadians in previous drafts.
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“Once a closer, always a closer.
Former Toronto Blue Jays reliever John Axford has not thrown a professional pitch since the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but last week he picked up a save for youth baseball in his hometown of Port Dover.
Axford was at Rogers Centre on Canada Day to close the deal on a $50,000 donation to Port Dover Minor Baseball from the Jays Care Foundation, part of a $300,000 gift to six youth baseball organizations championed by six Canadian-born former Blue Jays.”
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National Team alum and Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) has been named National League Player of the Week.
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The San Francisco Giants have claimed right-hander Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.
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Chilliwack Cougars alum and Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) has been selected to play in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks, Cade Smith, Nathan Flewelling, Jordan Romano, Matt Stairs, Jesse Crain and Eric Hartman.
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Okotoks Dawgs alum Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) has excelled in his first shot at regular major league playing time with the Chicago White Sox this season.
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Happy Canada Day to you!
Let’s celebrate with a hodge podge of Canada Day baseball facts that Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew has gathered over the years.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Mitch Bratt, Michael Soroka, Cal Quantrill, Tristan Peters, Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks, Owen Caissie and Frank Thomas.
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“Who is Otto Lopez and why hasn’t anyone told him that you can’t hit .300 anymore?
Researchers for the All-Star Game telecast should be scrambling for those answers.
Lopez is the Miami Marlins’ shortstop. Through June 26, he had 107 hits, 10 more than any other hitter in MLB. His average of .337 was the best in baseball by .001 over Tampa Bay’s Yandy Diaz. Only two players have more doubles than his 21, and he has 16 steals and has struck out only 48 times. Those who watch the Marlins – yes, we’ve contacted all six of them – say that Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards, who used to be the shortstop, form the best keystone combination in the game right now. “
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