McFarland: Alberta’s Moore earns two bronze medals in “proudest year”
“Cydnie Moore must be looking forward to her next trip to the Maritimes to play baseball.
She must also have to pack light, knowing she will likely be bringing back some hardware to lug around the airports.
The Calgary product has put the finishing touches on what turned into a great summer where she helped Alberta earn bronze as a player at the Open Women’s National Championship in Halifax and Upper Sackville, Nova Scotia and as a coach at the 16U Girls National Championship in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.”
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Verge: Doyle leads PEI Eastern Express to 13U Atlantic Championship
Right-hander Brennan Doyle started and allowed just one run in six innings to propel the PEI Eastern Express to victory in the 13U Atlantic Championship game on Sunday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge shares that the victory is another for a province in which baseball is growing in popularity.
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Prince Edward Island captures the gold at the 13U Atlantic Championship
PEI’s Eastern Expressed built a four-run lead early in the game and then held off Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth charge for a 5-4 victory in the gold medal game.
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Glew: Blue Jays legend Whitt still "a big deal in Canada"
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew can confirm that Toronto Blue Jays legendary catcher Ernie Whitt is still “a big deal in Canada.” He recently caught up with the current Baseball Canada national team manager and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
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13U National Atlantic set for Fredericton
Baseball Canada’s National Championships season is winding down this weekend with the traditional playing of the 13U National Atlantic Championships that will take place in Fredericton, N.B. from September 7 to September 10.
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Four National Championships on deck to close out August
With six Baseball Canada National Championships already in the books for 2023, the busiest weekend of the summer is set to begin on Thursday with the playing of the Men’s, 16U Girls, 15U Ray Carter Cup and 13U National Championships across four different locations.
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Calgary and Mississauga capture Baseball Canada Championships
The Mississauga Tigers captured the 18U National Championship and the Calgary Cardinals won the 13U Western Championship in Fort McMurray, Alta. on the weekend.
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Two National Championships are set to begin on Thursday
A double dose of excitement awaits this week as the 18U National Championship and the 13U Western Championship are poised to unfold from August 17 to August 20 in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
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Ontario golden at Baseball Canada Cup and 21U Women’s Championship
Two more Baseball Canada champions were crowned this past week with Ontario winning the gold medal at the 21U Women’s Championship and also capturing the gold at the Baseball Canada Cup.
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Women’s Baseball World Cup: Konigshofer, Pengelly lead Canada over South Korea
Sarah Pengelly (Burnaby, B.C.) tossed five scoreless innings and recorded 10 strikeouts while Julia Konigshofer (Waverley, N.S.) belted a two-run homer and had four RBIs as Canada completed play at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A with a 10-0 win over South Korea.
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Left-hander Pilon starts pro career in Rays' system
There may not be a better feeling in the world than hearing your name called on draft day. For Junior National Team alum Jérémy Pilon (Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Que), it’s an experience he’s had twice. Last year, he was selected in the 18th round by the Toronto Blue Jays but opted not to sign. This year, he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round and signed with the club and has since started his pro career in the Florida Complex League.
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Women’s Baseball World Cup: Canada gets by Australia to “punch ticket’ to Finals
Canada has punched their tickets to the 2024 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals after an 11-7 win over Australia at Port Arthur Stadium.
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Women's Baseball World Cup: Canada, South Korea postponed
Rain washed out day four of competition at the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group A, including Canada's scheduled match-up against South Korea.
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Glew: Richmond reflects on playing with Bautista, Rolen
Former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander and Vancouver native Scott Richmond reflects on his time playing with Jose Bautista and Scott Rolen.
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Women’s Baseball World Cup: USA too much for Canada
The United States received a grand slam from Olivia Pichardo and a three-run homer from Kelsie Whitmore as they handed Canada a devastating 23-0 loss at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A.
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Women’s Baseball World Cup: Canada defeats Hong Kong
Alexane Fournier (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.) had five hits and drove in two runs to pace Canada’s 16-hit attack as they earned a 22-3 victory over Hong Kong at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A.
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Women’s Baseball World Cup: Rain delay can’t stop Canada in 9-1 win over Mexico
Canada defeated Mexico 9-1 in the first game of the Women’s Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Verge: Canuck women -- Lee, Padgham, Schroeder -- ready for Mexico in World Cup
“Go after the opposition. Win. Repeat.
That’s the mindset they need to have going into Game 1 of the World Cup Tuesday at Thunder Bay, according to Women’s National Team right-hander Alli Schroder.
Canada is in a talented pool of teams, first playing Mexico and then taking the field against Hong Kong-China, USA, Korea and Australia.”
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Verge: Youngest Naylor ready to make “own impact” as a pro with the A’s
Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team alum Myles Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) became the third Naylor in professional baseball after he was selected 39th overall by the Oakland A’s in the 2023 MLB draft and quickly signed with the club. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with the youngest Naylor about what it was like growing up with two very competitive older brothers.
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