Verge: Lefty Kellogg will wear yellow Savannah Bananas uniform
“New rules and a flashy bright yellow uniform.
Ryan Kellogg has played ball all his life, but this is a first.
The Georgia heat is enough to make any banana squishy but the yellow clad crowd of Savannah Bananas fans filling the stands is a dedicated breed. Kellogg (Whitby, Ont.) is dedicated too, to the game.
His love for the game has taken him all across the world in the past decade and to his newest role of ball player and entertainer with the Savannah Bananas.”
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CBN POW, Week IX: Erik Sabrowski
One June, 2, left-hander Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) made his first professional appearance in nearly three years. For his comeback efforts, he has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s minor league Player of the Week.
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Bourassa, Marklund help Goldeyes' snap losing streak
Right-handers Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) and Brandon Marklund (North Vancouver, B.C.) pitched the first six innings for the Winnipeg Goldeyes in their 7-5 over the Chicago Dogs at Shaw Park on Tuesday.
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Canucks on the move: Diaz, McCabe, Pop, Sabrowski, Votto, Yerzy
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated minor league and independent ranks from the past week.
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Shushkewich: Bratt logs first win in High-A
Toronto Mets and Junior National Team alum Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) picked up his first win at the High-A level in the Texas Rangers’ organization on May 30. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich has the details.
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CBN Players of the Week, Week VIII - Matt Coutney, David McCabe
Spruce Grove White Sox alum Matt Coutney (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) and Ontario Blue Jays grad David McCabe (Courtice, Ont.) have been named co-winners of the Canadian Baseball Network’s minor league Player of the Week award.
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Twins send Julien back to triple-A
The Minnesota Twins have sent infielder Edouard Julien (Quebec, Que.) back down to the triple-A St. Paul Saints.
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Canucks on the move: MacLeod, McKillican, Peters, Piotto
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated minor league and independent pro ranks from the past week.
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Canuck moves: Lopez, Naylor, Onyshko, Votto, Yerzy
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians from the affiliated minor league and independent ranks from the past week.
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Bourassa sharp in Goldeyes' win over DockHounds
Prairie Baseball Academy alum Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) allowed just one earned run in 6 1/3 innings in his start for the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Saturday to lead his club to a 7-1 win over the Lake Country DockHounds.
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Verge: 41 months after last pro pitch, Marklund makes comeback with Goldeyes
Due to two Tommy John surgeries and the COVID-19 pandemic, right-hander Brandon Marklund (North Vancouver, B.C.) had not thrown a professional pitch for more than three years before his comeback with the Winnipeg Goldeyes this spring. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently caught up with the resilient right-hander to talk about his difficult path back to professional baseball.
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Canadian Baseball Network POW Week VI: Matt Coutney
Spruce Grove White Sox and St. Francis Academy grad Matt Coutney (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) went 9-for-20 (.450 batting average) for the Los Angeles Angels’ class-A Inland Empire 66ers to earn Canadian Baseball Network Minor League Player of the Week honours.
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Canucks on the move: Hambly, Hicks, Leitch, Procyshen
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated professional and independent ranks from the past week.
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Diaz finding success with Yankees' double-A Somerset Patriots
Prior to the 2023 season, right-hander Indigo Diaz (North Vancouver, B.C.) was dealt to the New York Yankees by the Atlanta Braves. He is now honing his arsenal with the Yankees’ double-A Somerset Patriots. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich provides an update on how Diaz’s has performed this season.
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Black named Brewers' Minor League Player of the Month
Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) has been named the Milwaukee Brewers’ Minor League Player of the Month.
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Goldeyes set Opening Day roster
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have set their 2023 Opening Day roster.
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CBN Player of the Week, Week V: Wesley Moore
Former Vauxhall Jets left-hander Wesley Moore (Surrey, BC) worked four scoreless innings, striking out eight, for the Philadelphia Phillies’ class-A Clearwater Threshers this past week to earn Canadian Baseball Network minor league Player of the Week honours.
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Canucks on the move Week V: Landry, Leitch, Piotto, Skirrow, Taylor
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated pro and independent ranks from the past week.
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Lanciault: Red Sox promote Landry to High-A
After beginning the season with eight scoreless appearances with the class-A Salem Red Sox, left-hander Nathan Landry (Victoriaville, Que.) was promoted to the High-A Greenville Drive last Wednesday.
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Twins’ prospect Balazovic enjoying strong start to season in triple-A
After a rough 2022 campaign, Ontario Blue Jays alum Jordan Balazovic (Mississauga, Ont.) has enjoyed a strong start to the 2023 season with the Minnesota Twins’ triple-A St. Paul Saints. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at the 24-year-old right-hander’s performance so far this season.
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