“He put the “battle” in North Battleford.
Following a playing career full of twists and turns that showed off his resilience, Andrew Albers has returned to his home province of Saskatchewan and he’s ready for the next chapter of his baseball life.
It’s been a full-circle time for Albers, who grew up watching Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts on television and tagging along at his father’s senior men’s baseball games.”
Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox reinstated Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) from the seven-day injured list on Tuesday.
Read MoreIt seems fitting that Fergie Jenkins, the greatest Canadian pitcher in major league history, was the first to toss a shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did so for the Boston Red Sox 47 years ago today.
Read MoreAbbotsford Cardinals alum and Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) was a star on the mound and in the classroom at the University of Hawaii. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge shares Smith’s story of choosing splitters and sliders over a career in science.
Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Jameson Taillon. Taillon is a dual Canadian-American citizen who pitched for Canada in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Read MoreAhead of the Colorado Rockies’ series against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend at Rogers Centre, Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich shares some of the Rockies’ Canadian connections over the years.
Read MoreJosh and Bo Naylor homered in the same inning and also supplied the game-tying and game-winning hits for the Cleveland Guardians in their 7-6, 10-inning win over the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on National Siblings Day yesterday.
Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox have placed right-hander Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Ralph Glew, Tyler O’Neill, Michael Soroka, James Paxton, Hazel Mae and Bill Stoneman.
Read MoreBaseball Canada provides a rundown of the Canadians on major league rosters to start the 2024 season.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Junior National Team alum Michael Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) who will get the start for the Chicago White Sox in their second game of the regular season.
Read MoreVerge: Still chasing a dream born in Etobicoke; Votto may start at Dunedin
Read MoreCanadian outfielder Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) was one of six players sent to minor league camp by the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
Read MoreWhen the Cubs released Fergie Jenkins in 1984, he was 41 and he went home to Blenheim, Ont. The Pirates, Dodgers and Cleveland called to try to coax him to keep playing. He said no. If the Blue Jays had called, his answer might have been different.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) has been sidelined with right elbow inflammation.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Twins have reassigned right-hander Jordan Balazovic (Mississauga, Ont.) to minor league camp.
Read MoreJoey Votto apologizes for his post James Paxton's no-hitter comments.
Read MoreThe Mississauga Tigers, Etobicoke Rangers and Langley Blaze will soon embark on their annual spring trips to the south.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discuss Otto Lopez, Cal Quantrill, James Paxton, Tyler Black, Fergie Jenkins and Michael Soroka.
Read MoreOtto López (Montreal, Que.) hit a two-run home run in his first game in a San Francisco Giants uniform.
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