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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BWDIK: Albers, Hicks, Lawrie, Martin, Raines, Timlin
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Russell Martin, Liam Hicks, Andrew Albers, Tim Raines, Brett Lawrie and Mike Timlin.
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Glew: Saunders returns to B.C., introduces Saundo Athletics
Michael Saunders has moved back to Victoria, B.C. and he recently announced that he’ll host four baseball camps there this summer as part of his new business called “Saundo Athletics.”
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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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BWDIK: Baseball Canada Awards Banquet edition
This week Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” is devoted to Baseball Canada’s Awards banquet that was held on Saturday night.
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Taillon to pitch for Canada at WBC
Veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon confirmed on X on Wednesday that he has agreed 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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Glew: Remembering the Canadian baseball greats who died in 2025
As the end of 2025 approaches, let’s pause to remember some of the Canadian baseball greats who passed away this year.
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Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, named winner of Baseball Canada's Media Recognition Award
Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, has been named the winner of Baseball Canada’s 2025 Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award.
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Baseball Canada confirms full list of 2026 championship sites and dates
Baseball Canada has shared its list of finalized host sites and dates for several Women’s National Championship events beginning in 2026.
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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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JNT grad Naylor wins second Tip O'Neill Award
“Baseball Canada is proud to congratulate Junior National Team alum Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) on being named the 2025 Tip O’Neill Award winner by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.”
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Summerside, P.E.I. awarded multiple Baseball Canada national championships
Over the next four years, Summerside, P.E.I. will host five Baseball Canada national championships.
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Paxton to be inducted on to Baseball Canada's Wall of Excellence
Junior National Team alum and longtime big league pitcher James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) will be inducted on to Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence at the National Teams Awards Banquet on January 10.
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Ontario to host two 2026 national championships
The Ontario Baseball Association is pleased to announce that Tecumseh, Ont., and Woodstock, Ont., will host Baseball Canada National Championships in 2026.
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Baseball Canada announces national championship host sites
Several Baseball Canada National Championship host sites have been confirmed following decisions made during the Baseball Canada Fall Convention, recently held in Winnipeg. These selections will bring national-level athletes and teams to communities across the country over the coming years.
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Worden: Padgham, Schroder likely to be selected early in inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft
Led by the Women’s National Team, Canada has long been one of the global leaders in women’s baseball. That presence will only grow on Thursday night as the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) conducts its inaugural draft.
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Ticket pricing announced for "Road to Okotoks" Baseball Canada national championship
Ticket pricing has been announced for "The Road to Okotoks," Baseball Canada National Championship, set to take place July 14 to July 20, 2026 at Seaman Stadium and Tourmaline Field in Okotoks, Alta. The event will feature 16 of Canada's elite programs and 350 of Canada's best 19U talent.
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Registration open for Baseball Canada's Women in Coaching program
Registration is now open for Year 3 of Baseball Canada’s Women in Coaching Program.
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Canada ranks 20th in latest WBSC Men's baseball rankings
Canada ranks 20th in the latest WBSC Men's baseball rankings released on Tuesday.
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