Legendary B.C. lefty Ted Bowsfield still a proud Canadian
“He is still Canada’s Teddy Ballgame.
It’s an unlikely moniker for Ted Bowsfield when you consider he grew up in Penticton, B.C., at a time when he was lucky to find a ball game, let alone dream of playing alongside the “other” Teddy Ballgame.
Yet somehow the Canadian southpaw overcame seemingly insurmountable odds – not to mention a hometown with no Little League program (in the 1940s and 1950s) and a high school with no baseball team – to pitch at Fenway Park with Ted Williams in his outfield.”
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Canadian baseball notes: Brash, Clarke, Dempster, Jenkins, Machibroda
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew offers some mid-week Canadian baseball news notes about Matt Brash, Denzel Clarke and Nolan Machibroda.
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BWDIK: Brash, Carter, Cerutti, Paxton, Pivetta, Soroka
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Michael Soroka, Matt Brash, James Paxton, John Cerutti, Nick Pivetta and Joe Carter.
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BWDIK: Davidson, Jenkins, Julien, Paxton, Skirrow, Soroka
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Edouard Julien, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Noah Skirrow, Rheal Cormier, Dave Davidson and Fergie Jenkins.
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BWDIK: Koskie, Judd, Julien, Paxton, Pop, Soroka, Upham
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?'“ column discusses Edouard Julien, Corey Koskie, Owen Caissie, Zach Pop, James Paxton, Mike Soroka, Oscar Judd and John Upham.
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McFarland: 2023 Alberta pro baseball connections
Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, shares a list of active professional players with Alberta connections.
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Julien called up by Minnesota Twins
ABC and Junior National Team alum Edouard Julien (Quebec, Que.) is being called up by the Minnesota Twins.
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BWDIK: Bell, Hiller, Loewen, McCaskill, Paxton, Romano
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, James Paxton, John Hiller, Kirk McCaskill and George Bell.
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Canadian baseball notes: Pivetta, Pompey, Soroka, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew provides updates on Canadian right-handers Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) and Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) and shares some Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) trivia.
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Canadians make history on MLB Opening Day
Canadians made history on Major League Baseball’s Opening Day yesterday. Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew has the details.
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Canadian MLB Notes: Lopez, O'Neill, Toro, Votto, Wick
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew summarizes the transactions involving Canadian big leaguers that have taken place over the past 24 hours.
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Hofmann makes Pirate debut, Paxton throws BP in rehab
Muenster Red Sox and Team Saskatchewan alum Logan Hofmann (Muenster, Sask.) made his big league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
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BWDIK: Dempster, Molleken, O'Neill, Paxton, Soroka, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Ryan Dempster, Dustin Mollekin, Tyler O’Neill and Joey Votto.
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Dempster to join MLB Network's Intentional Talk as co-host
Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, B.C.) is joining the MLB Network’s Intentational Talk as a co-host.
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Roadway through Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to be renamed Ferguson Jenkins Way
The roadway through the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s site in St. Marys, Ont., will be renamed Ferguson Jenkins Way.
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Inspiring Campbell's love for baseball grows while continuing to battle leukemia
Last year, Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell revealed he was battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He now has medication to take and has had to make some adjustments to his routine, but he is determined to press on and his passion for baseball remains strong. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently caught up with Campbell to talk about his life, his battle with leukemia and his love of baseball.
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BWDIK: Paxton, Pivetta, Quantrill, Soroka, Wick
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Paul Quantrill, Rowan Wick, Nick Pivetta, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Steve Sinclair and Tyler O’Neill.
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Fergie Jenkins statue to be unveiled in Chatham on June 10
A Fergie Jenkins statue will be unveiled in his hometown of Chatham, Ont., on June 10.
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Dickson recalls Edmonds making “greatest catch ever”
Baseball Canada CEO and former Angels right-hander Jason Dickson shares his memories of being a part of a miraculous Jim Edmonds’ catch that is widely referred to as “the greatest catch ever.”
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Cade Smith among Guardians' eight non-roster invitees to MLB camp
Abbotsford Cardinals and Junior National Team alum Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) is one of eight non-roster players that have been invited to Cleveland Guardians’ big league camp this spring.
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