John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) is savouring his time with the Toronto Blue Jays. Not only has he performed well on the mound in a city close to home, he has also been able to find a better balance between his personal and professional life. Canadian Baseball Network writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with the 35-year-old reliever at Rogers Centre.
Read MoreTyler O'Neill has, indeed, followed fellow Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker's path to the majors. The 22-year-old slugger is batting in the middle of the order for the St. Louis Cardinals, the same squad Walker finished his big league career with. O'Neill has also homered in each of his last three games with the Cardinals, and with his major league success, we dug out this story written by J.P. Antonacci that was published on October 13, 2016 from our CBN archives.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Joey Votto, Nick Pivetta, Andrew Albers, Mike Soroka, Willie Stargell, Michael Saunders, Todd Stottlemyre and Paul Beeston.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott writes about the Joey Votto that he has come to know and says there is way more good than bad to the Cincinnati Reds superstar.
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Read MoreJoey Votto apologizes for his post James Paxton's no-hitter comments.
Read MoreIt is officially the Nort now. Port Moody, BC’s Westhill Park was re-named the Wayne Norton Baseball Diamond, after the legendary Seattle Mariners’ scout in a ceremony on May 12.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto, Jimmy Archer, Jordan Romano and Rob Zastryzny.
Read MoreCanuck moves: Adam Loewen, Dalton Pompey, Alex Webb and Rob Zastryzny
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Neil Munro shares the boxscores of the two major league no-hitters thrown by Canadians.
Read MoreIn wake of Ladner, B.C., James Paxton becoming the second Canadian to toss a no-hitter in the big leagues, let’s look back at the first no-hitter thrown by a Canadian.
Read MoreLadner, B.C., native James Paxton tossed a no-hitter for the Seattle Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night to become just the second Canadian to toss a no-hitter in the big leagues and the first to throw one on Canadian soil.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Scott Langdon recently spoke with Ellen Veronica Harrigan, who used to work for the Toronto Blue Jays, was general manager of the class-A St. Catharines Stompers and is now director of baseball administration for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harrigan shared some suggestions on how to land a job in professional baseball.
Read MoreJoey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) and Jameson Taillon (Canadian citizen) earned National League Player of the Week honours in April. Canadian Baseball Network contributor Neil Munro shares a complete list of Canadians that have won Player of the Week honours in either the National League or American League.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Dalton Pompey, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Willie Mays, Stu Scheurwater, Wayne Norton and Albert Pujols.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays called up Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) as part of a series of roster moves on Friday. The speedy outfielder is set to become the eighth Canadian to play in the major leagues this season.
Read MoreSeattle Mariners left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) struck out 16 Oakland A's in seven innings on Wednesday to set a new record for most strikeouts by a Canadian pitcher in a major league game. Canadian Baseball Network contributor Neil Munro shares his chart of the top single-game strikeout performances by Canadian pitchers in the big leagues.
Read MoreMike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) held the New York Mets to one run in six innings in his major league debut on Tuesday with his friends, former coaches and family in attendance at Citi Field. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott writes about Soroka’s debut and the 20-year-old right-hander’s road to the big leagues.
Read MoreCalgary native and Baseball Canada alum Mike Soroka has been called up by the Atlanta Braves and will start against the New York Mets tonight. Baseball Canada’s Adam Morissette has the details.
Read MorePort Moody, B.C. is set to re-name a ball field after native son and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Wayne Norton, who passed away on January 7 at the age of 75.
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