McFarland: Despite detours, Lloyd’s big league dream still alive
“Unlike a ball diamond’s basepaths, a journey in professional baseball is never a straight line.
No one knows that more than Matt Lloyd, who has endured more than his fair share of detours over the past few years as he looks to fulfill the dream of making it to the big leagues.
He’s been released, played independent ball, represented his country, suited up internationally, almost quit the game, signed a new professional contract, and is now coming off a solid season with the double-A Springfield Cardinals.
The dream is still very much alive.”
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UPDATED: Canadians in pro baseball: 2024-25 off-season transactions tracker
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew is attempting to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the professional ranks this off-season.
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Ottawa Titans re-sign Wright
The Ottawa Titans have re-signed utility player Taylor Wright (North Vancouver, B.C.).
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Ottawa Titans sign Zach Cameron
The Ottawa Titans have signed Canadian right-handed pitcher Zach Cameron (Hamilton, Ont.). This is Cameron’s first pro contract.
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Shushkewich: Black heads to Brewers' spring training looking to win a job
After making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers last year, Butler Prospects and Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was honoured at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet with a Special Recognition Award. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Black prior to the banquet on Saturday.
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Verge: New Marlins catcher Hicks' love for baseball born at grandparents' cottage
It was at his grandparents’ cottage in Bala, Ont., that Liam Hicks, who was recently selected in the Rule 5 by the Miami Marlins, fell in love with baseball. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with the 25-year-old catcher.
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Platts to return to Rangers' organization in 2025
Former Okotoks Dawgs strength and conditioning coach Brett Platts (Albany, PEI) will return as the Texas Rangers’ double-A Frisco RoughRiders’ strength and conditioning coach in 2025.
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Shushkewich: Versatile Young to be prepared for whatever role Mets have for him
INF/OF Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) signed with the New York Mets in early December. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to the slugger about his decision to head to the Big Apple.
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Canadians in pro baseball: 2024-25 off-season transactions tracker
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew is attempting to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks this off-season.
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Verge: 2009 Capitales squad holds special place in Laplante's heart
Michel Laplante, the outgoing president of the Quebec Capitales, recently told Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge that one of the most memorable teams he was involved with was the 2009 Capitales, who won a championship and had eight Quebec-born players.
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Demers named president of Quebec Capitales
Charles Demers has been named the new president of the Québec Capitales of the independent Frontier League.
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Verge: Laplante moving on after establishing championship-winning culture with Capitales
“He developed it. He supported it. He helped it flourish.
And in October, Michel Laplante said goodbye to his Quebec Capitales, an organization that has been near and dear to the 54-year-old for 25 years.
Who the Capitales are - the winning culture, the sense of family the organization embodies, the relaxed atmosphere. That’s largely been created by LaPlante, who has been front and center with the Capitales since he was 29-years-old.”
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Wilson: Peters to hone skills in Venezuela this winter
“Tristan Peters is used to taking the plunge.
The outfielder made a name for himself with the Triple-A Durham Bulls by making spectacular diving catches in the International League.
He’s also been known to jump at the opportunities he’s been presented with during his baseball career.
It’s that mindset that has him hopping on a plane for South America to take part in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this winter.”
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Cardoso signs with Ottawa Titans
Vauxhall Academy and London Majors alum Kaiden Cardoso (Abbotsford, B.C.) has signed his first professional contract with the Ottawa Titans.
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Shushkewich: CBN award winner Gideon now honing skills in Australia
Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Justin Gideon (Pickering, Ont.), whose outstanding season with the independent Frontier League’s Quebec Capitales earned him CBN’s Murray Zuk Award, as the top offensive player in the unaffiliated ranks.
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Verge: CBN award winner Bradwell hoping to move up baseball ranks in 2025
Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with right-hander James Bradwell (Gibsons, B.C.), whose outstanding season with the Quebec Capitales in 2024, earned him CBN’s Claude Pelletier Award, as top pitcher in the unaffiliated ranks.
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Glew: Wilkinson, CBN’s top minor league pitcher, looks to add strength, velocity
Kevin Glew recently caught up with left-hander Matt Wilkinson (White Rock, B.C.), whose dominant performance in the Cleveland Guardians’ organization earned him the Canadian Baseball Network’s Wayne Norton Award, as the top Canadian Minor League Pitcher (affiliated ranks).
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Elliott, Burrows’ all-time CBN college team in 25th year: Martin, Bay, Harden, Paxton, Pivetta, Francis
Legendary Canadian scout Walt Burrows picks the all-time All-Canadian College team to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CBN’s All-Canadian Team.
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Glew: Canadian baseball notes - Caissie, Cerantola, Clarke, Pivetta, Smith, Thomson
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some mid-week notes about Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Owen Caissie and Rob Thomson.
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Royals add Cerantola to 40-man roster
Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) has been added to the Kansas City Royals’ 40-man roster.
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