Elliott: Quick Naylor, Junior National Team’s top hitter, arrives with M's
“In 2012 we saw for the first time the young player we had heard so much about.
On a night off, I was helping coach Andy Lawrence with his Mississauga Bengals bantams.
One night we played the Mississauga Tigers at Rivergrove Park and up stepped Josh Naylor. He homered first time up. He hit a ground-rule double second time up.
When he came up the third time with first base open, I asked Lawrence what he wanted to do.
“We’ll pitch to him, he can’t hit every ball over the fence,” Lawrence said.”
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UPDATED: And then there were four, a look at the Canadians left in MLB postseason
It’s likely the most Canadian American League Championship Series ever.
The Toronto Blue Jays and their Montreal-born slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will face Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) and Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) and the rest of the Seattle Mariners starting tonight at 8 p.m. E.T.
Here’s a rundown of the Canadian content on the four teams left in this year’s MLB postseason.
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Shushkewich: Brash, Naylor help propel Mariners to ALCS
Canadians Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) and Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) were major contributors to the Seattle Mariners’ 3-2, series-clinching win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.
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UPDATED: Blue Jays are Canada’s team, but who are other Canadians in postseason?
There’s still plenty of Canadian content left in this year’s postseason.
For the first time, the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s team, will face off against the big bad New York Yankees in the playoffs. Their American League Division Series starts today.
Here’s a rundown of the Canadian content on the eight teams left in this year’s MLB postseason.
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Elliott: R. I. P. Dick (The Legend) Groch
Legendary scout Dick Groch, best known for scouting Derek Jeter for the New York Yankees, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.
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Cade Smith named AL Reliever of the Month for September
Right-hander Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C) has been named the American League Reliever of the Month for September.
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Glew: Blue Jays are Canada’s team, but who are other Canadians in postseason?
This just might be the most Canadian MLB postseason yet.
Not only will the Toronto Blue Jays be competing in it, but there could be as many as 10 Canadian players on postseason rosters.
And let’s not forget that Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) is managing the Philadelphia Phillies, who many consider a World Series favourite.
So which one of the postseason teams, outside of the Blue Jays, is the most Canadian?
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Doucet, Shulman named Ford C. Frick Award finalists
Legendary Montreal Expos broadcaster Jacques Doucet and Sportsnet Blue Jays TV play-by-play man Dan Shulman are two of the 10 finalists for the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame Ford C. Frick Award.
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Mark Whicker: Cade Smith putting up Monster-like numbers for Guardians
Abbotsford, B.C. native Cade Smith’s dominance out of the Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen the last two seasons has evoked memories of Dick Radatz for veteran baseball columnist Mark Whicker.
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Quantrill released by Braves
The Atlanta Braves have released right-hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.).
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Glew: McKay homered in first MLB at bat 50 years ago today
On this date 50 years ago, Dave McKay (Vancouver, B.C.) homered in his first major league at bat for the Minnesota Twins. He remains the only Canadian to go deep in their first MLB at bat.
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Braves claim Quantrill off waivers from Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
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Caissie to be called up by Cubs
Outfielder Owen Caissie will be called up by the Chicago Cubs today to make his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
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Glew: Albers made memorable MLB debut 12 years ago
On this date 12 years ago, left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford Sask.) had one of the most impressive major league debuts ever by a Canadian pitcher.
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Mariners acquire Josh Naylor
The Seattle Mariners have acquired Canadian slugger Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Glew - Canadians in the All-Star Game
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew highlights some of the best performances by Canadian players in the Major League All-Star Game over the years.
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Axford to be inducted on to Brewers' Wall of Honour on August 23
Former Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) will be inducted on to the club’s Wall of Honor on August 23.
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Glew: Some fun Canada Day baseball facts
Happy Canada Day to you!
Let’s celebrate with a hodge podge of Canada Day baseball facts that Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew has gathered over the years.
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Brudnicki: Clarke has been "electric" in centre field for Athletics
Superstar scribe Alexis Brudnicki, who is now a lawyer is Kansas City, makes her return to the Canadian Baseball Network with this feature article about Toronto Mets and Junior National Team alum Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.) who has wowed almost everyone in Major League Baseball with his defense in centre field for the Athletics.
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Shushkewich: No sophomore slump for Guardians' Smith
After an outstanding rookie season in 2024, right-hander Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) has been superb again out of the bullpen for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025, writes the Canadian Baseball Network’s Tyson Shushkewich.
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