Elliott: Not pretty, but better than first game in 2017 -- Freeman
“The reason for expanding the World Baseball Classic from 16 to 20 teams was to popularize the game around the world. Added to the fifth WBC were Czech Republic, Nicaragua, Panama and Great Britain.
Team Canada went to 1-0 at this edition Sunday afternoon with a 18-8 win over Great Britain in front of 11,555 fans at Chase Field. The game was called in the bottom of the seventh due to the WBC run-elimination rule (mercy rule) as the teams set a record for runs scored. Still it took three hours and 38 minutes.”
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Elliott: Rowdy Tellez was there for Axford when he needed it
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares how former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez helped resilient Canadian right-hander John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) through one of his worst baseball moments.
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Elliott: Farmer Phil Aumont back in shape, Canucks lose on error
“Superhero” Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) pitched a scoreless inning for Canada in their 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game on Thursday. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott caught up with Aumont, who broke a bone in his back in January, but still managed to be ready for the tournament.
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Farelli: Comparing Team Canada's rosters over WBC events
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli compares the Canadian World Baseball Classic rosters over the years.
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Elliott: Young and younger impress, but Canada sloppy in first exhibition test
Toronto Mets alum Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) and Okanagan Athletics grad Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) were standouts for Canada in their 11-7 exhibition game loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in preparation for the World Baseball Classic.
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Elliott: No mistakes Whitt says -- Quantrill starts against Great Britain
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott talks to Canadian manager Ernie Whitt about the skipper’s decision to start ace Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) in the first game of the World Baseball Classic against Great Britain.
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Elliott: Votto missing playing for Canada in WBC
Cincinnati Reds superstar Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) will miss playing for Canada at the World Baseball Classic this year, but he is focused on his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 39-year-old slugger told Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott that he believes he can be a productive hitter again in 2023.
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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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BWDIK: Albers, Jenkins, Paxton, Taylor, Votto, Yerzy
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Andrew Albers, Andy Yerzy, Joey Votto, Curtis Taylor and Fergie Jenkins.
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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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Farelli, WBC dual status Canucks: Cienfuegos, Guerrero, Hardy, Lopez, Palmegiani , Webb
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli looks at the dual-status players in the World Baseball Classic that have Canadian links.
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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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Elliott: No. 1 on the Top 100 Phillies' Rob Thomson
Elliott: No. 1 on the Top 100 Phillies' Rob Thomson
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Elliott: No. 2 on the Top 100 Braves' boss Alex Anthopoulos
Elliott: No. 2 on the Top 100 Braves' boss Alex Anthopoulos
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New Canadian ball hall inductee Boucher reflects on MLB debut and Expos debut
New Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.) reflected on his 1991 major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and his unforgettable Montreal Expos debut on September 6, 1993 on Wednesday.
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Barfield, Boucher, Harden, Wiwchar to be inducted into Canadian ball hall
Two former big league pitchers, a legendary Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and a grassroots coach and executive who has devoted seven decades to baseball have been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Former Montreal Expos left-hander Denis Boucher (Montreal, Que.), ex-Oakland A’s right-hander Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.) and rifle-armed ex-Blue Jays right fielder Jesse Barfield will be inducted in a ceremony at the Hall of Fame grounds in St. Marys, Ont., on June 17. Longtime Manitoba baseball coach and executive Joe Wiwchar will also be inducted.
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BWDIK: Jenkins, Key, Leblanc, McAffer, Naylor, O'Neill
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Charles Leblanc, Bo Naylor, Will McAffer and Jimmy Key.
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Brigden receives invite to Rays MLB camp
Ontario Terriers and Okanagan College alum Trevor Brigden (North York, Ont.) has been invited to the Tampa Bay Rays big league spring training camp.
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Albers' baseball odyssey took him to five countries, including Japan
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Evan Christie recently spoke with veteran left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) to talk with the southpaw about his pro career that has taken him to five countries, including a successful stop in Japan.
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Elliott: Glew celebrates Baseball Canada award by writing and Tweeting
Elliott: Glew celebrates Baseball Canada award by writing and Tweeting
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