“Youth across Canada will be provided the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the journey of one of this nation’s most prolific athletes in the sport of baseball, Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins. The project was jointly undertaken by two national sport heritage institutions, as the iconic baseball player celebrates his 80th birthday.”
Read MoreThe Seattle Mariners have dealt infielder Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) to the Milwaukee Brewers, along with outfielder Jesse Winker, in exchange for infielder Kolten Wong.
Read MoreJoe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, provides an update on how Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) is progressing from his twice-torn, right Achilles that has keep him out of major league action since August 3, 2020.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Rob Thomson, the Jack Graney Award, Matt Brash, Mike Johnson, Vern Handrahan and Pete Ward.
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year, $2.8-million contract with Mike Soroka on Friday, to avoid arbitration with the Canadian right-hander.
Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs and reliever Rowan Wick (North Vancouver, B.C.) have avoided arbitration and have agreed to a contract for 2023.
Read MoreThe London Sports Association will have Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and World Series finalists as its guest speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Read MoreTwo Toronto Blue Jays stars and a 15-game winner with the Cleveland Guardians are the top candidates for the 2022 Tip O’Neill Award.
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame presents this award annually to the player judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to baseball’s highest ideals.
Read MoreBefore former Canadian big leaguer Mike Kilkenny passed away in 2018, he shared some amazing stories about his experiences in Major League Baseball with writer Mike Arsenault, including one about his friendship with FBI director J. Edgar Hoover.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Jim Adduci, Mike Soroka, Larry Walker, Wayne Norton and Pat Hentgen.
Read MoreA memorial service was held for legendary Toronto coach, umpire, scorekeeper and third baseman Joe Sawchuk on Sunday. Bob Elliott shares some of the stories about Sawchuk that were told among friends at the service.
Read MoreRob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) will become the first Canadian to manage a team in the World Series in 135 years when he leads his Philadelphia Phillies against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the Fall Classic on Friday. The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has more on Thomson and also highlights the top World Series performances by Canadians over the years.
Read MoreColumnist Mark Whicker discusses the Mr. Octobers of years past and writes that Bryce Harper is making a case to be the next one.
Read MoreGallagher: Montreal group not enthused about taking on a full-time team
Read MoreBaseball Canada shares their list of Canadian connections in the MLB playoffs.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network lead writer Matt Betts takes a look at who might be on Canada’s roster at the next World Baseball Classic which is set to take place in March.
Read MoreColumnist Mark Whicker shares his opinion on the Atlanta Braves’ recent contract extension with 21-year-old outfielder Michael Harris and discusses how Alex Anthopoulos (Montreal, Que.) has assembled a Braves’ roster that is set up to be a contender for many years to come.
Read MoreJoey Votto’s march toward 2,000 games played in the majors has been stalled by season-ending rotator-cuff surgery, but this is an occasion to pay tribute to one of the people who helped get him to where he is now — his Etobicoke Rangers coach Bob Smyth. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher recently caught up with Smyth.
Read MoreCincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is set to play his 1,989th major league game on Sunday, which will break Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s record for most games played by a Canadian.
Read MoreMelville, Sask., native Terry Puhl will be inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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