Inspiring Benn blazing trail in Mets’ executive ranks
Someone recently asked Elizabeth Benn for her autograph at the New York Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
She was surprised by the request, but she shouldn’t be.
After all, the modest Canadian is only 28 and has rocketed to the position of director of Major League operations for the Mets. It’s a job that not only makes her the highest ranking female in baseball operations in the franchise’s history, but also an inspiration to young women who have dreamed of landing such a lofty post in a male dominated industry.
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Who will be the next Canuck big leaguer?
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts takes a look at what Canadian might be the next to make their major league debut.
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Frostad California dreamin' in new position as Angels' head trainer
After earning a World Series ring with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, Calgary native Mike Frostad has started his new role as head trainer and director of sports medicine for the Los Angeles Angels. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, shares Frostad’s story.
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Elliott: Kelly calls it - Francis whiffs Morneau, Morneau goes deep
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott dug into the vault for this 2008 article about former North Delta Blue Jays coach Mike Kelly making the trek to Denver, Colo., to see two of his former players - Jeff Francis and Justin Morneau - face off in a major league game.
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Elliott 2021 most influentials: Anthopoulos, Walker and Honourable Mentions
Elliott: Kicking off our 15th annual Top 100 Canadians of 2021
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Elliott No. 1 on our top 100: World Series winner Braves boss Alex Anthopoulos
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (Montreal, Que.) has been named the Most Influential Canadian in baseball by the Canadian Baseball Network.
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Elliott, No. 2 on our top 100, Larry Walker: Canuck position player arrives in Cooperstown
Elliott, No. 2 on top 100. Larry Walker: Finally a second Canuck player in Cooperstown
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KENNEDY: Brash came oh so close to being Kingston's first big leaguer
Right-hander Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) had a dominant season in the Seattle Mariners’ organization in 2021 and came oh so close to becoming the first Kingstonian to pitch in the big leagues. Canadian Baseball Network contributor Patrick Kennedy recently caught up with Brash to talk about his breakout season.
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Elliott: No 'buts' as Butler moved from MacArthur to Tiger Stadium to WS parade
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott recounts Toronto native Rob Butler’s trek to the big leagues, which included playing for his hometown team in the 1993 World Series.
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Fundraising for Trail's Jason Bay Field resumes
Fundraising has resumed for Jason Bay Field in Trail, B.C.
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Busy week for Braves' Bedasse as World Series returns to Atlanta
Since the first pitch of Game 1 of the World Series, we have discovered that there are more Canadians working in the Atlanta Braves organization than we originally thought. Danielle Bedasse (Halifax, N.S.) is the Braves director of community affairs & executive director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation, while Carolyn Serra (Ottawa, Ont.) serves as senior director, Ballpark Tours, Braves Heritage & Hall of Fame and as a minor league executive for the club. Robbie Burnstein (Oakville, Ont.) is also an account executive, corporate partnerships at triple-A Gwinnett.
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Former scout Clark hoping Clapp is next Cardinal manager
Columnist Bill Clark, a former scout, thinks Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) would be a good choice to manage the St. Louis Cardinals.
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How Spoljaric and Doucette spent their summers
Like father, like son. Toronto Mets RHP Turner Spoljaric (Lisle, Ont.) and Okotoks Dawgs 1B Ty Doucette (Dartmouth, N.B.) are following in their father’s footsteps and hope to have professional baseball careers.
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Hoy boy, Eastern Ontario's first big leaguer, from Fulford Field to Fenway
Canadian Baseball Network writer Patrick Kennedy recently caught up with former Boston Red Sox right-hander Peter Hoy (Cardinal, Ont.) who has been forced to battle some devastating curveballs that life has thrown at him in recent years.
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Canadian ball hall to add 17 inductees for their historical contributions
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s class of 2021 will consist of 16 individuals and one team that have made significant contributions to the history of baseball in Canada in a unique virtual ceremony that will take place on Tuesday, November 16.
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OBA HOF class 2021: Ridley, Upham, Willis, Leaside seniors
OBA HOF class 2021: Ridley, Upham, Willis, Leaside seniors
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Former Eagle Matt Brash soars to Mariners' front door
“Matt Brash left the Niagara Purple Eagles nest and found his way west to become the first player from Kingston to receive a major-league pay check.
But who is Matt Brash?
Ask his former Niagara University roommates and teammates Alex MacKinnon (Aurora, Ont.) and Joe Tevlin (Toronto, Ont.) and they’ll tell you all about the fearless competitor, tireless worker and Purple Eagle star.”
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Alexander blazed a trail in MLB and Japan
Bob Alexander was the very definition of a journeyman professional pitcher, toeing the rubber for no less than 17 teams in 18 seasons. But the crafty right-hander’s resume does boast two memorable firsts, according to Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew.
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Axford back in the big leagues
The incredible story that is John Axford’s career in professional baseball is set to add another chapter as the 38-year-old was acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday from the Toronto Blue Jays organization for cash considerations.
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Elliott: Top Canuck signing bonuses, 2021 included
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott updates his list of top signing bonuses received by Canadian MLB draft picks to include players selected in 2021.
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