Shushkewich: Hynes and Duncan excited for new season after being honoured by Baseball Canada
“The Junior National Team has produced a ton of big league talent over the years – the Naylor Brothers, Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.), Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.), and numerous others.
Two new names are entering the fold, but at different stages of their baseball careers.
Will Hynes (Mississauga, Ont.) and Sean Duncan (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) are two of the latest success stories to emerge under the tutelage of Greg Hamilton and the JNT squad. Hynes heard his name called in the second round of the MLB Draft last summer, while Duncan continues to work towards his pro dreams as part of the eligible players for the 2026 MLB Draft. Both were on hand for the Baseball Canada Awards banquet in early January, as Hynes earned the Canadian Futures Award while Duncan took home his second Russell Martin JNT MVP Award.”
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Wilson: Road to Okotoks generating buzz
“Believe the hype.
A new Baseball Canada national championship that is being hosted by the Okotoks Dawgs is getting plenty of attention from Major League Baseball (MLB) players from across the country.
The Road to Okotoks will see 16 elite academy teams compete for the Morneau Cup, which is named after Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer and former American League MVP Justin Morneau. The prestigious prize will be awarded at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks in mid-July of 2026 to the top team of amateur baseball players who are 19 years old or younger.”
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McFarland: Women’s National Team star Willan signs with New York to start pro career
“Inaugural. Historic. Landmark. Trailblazing.
Whatever word you would like to use, Madison Willan has been living it every single day since she heard her name get called in the second round by New York in the first-ever Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.”
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Baseball Canada announces Women in Coaching Program participants
Baseball Canada has announced its 2026 Women in Coaching Program participants.
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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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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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