Wilson: Dawgs' alum Funderburk earns win in MLB debut with Twins
“A two-way star with the Okotoks Dawgs and Edmonton Prospects has made his Major League Baseball debut in stellar fashion.
Kody Funderburk – the most valuable player (MVP) of the 2017 Western Major Baseball League (WMBL) season – was called up by the Minnesota Twins on Monday and made an immediate impact in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians.”
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Glew - Canadian baseball notes: Balazovic, Julien, Weisner, Charles
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some updates on Jordan Balazovic, Andy Yerzy, Eric Cerantola, Jonah Weisner and Steve Charles.
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Former Okotoks Dawg Funderburk called up by Twins
Former Okotoks Dawg Kody Funderburk has been called up by the Minnesota Twins.
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Glew - BWDIK: Balazovic, Heath, Julien, Naylor, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Bo Naylor, Jordan Romano, Joey Votto, Edouard Julien and Jeff Heath.
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Glew: Zastryzny recalled by Pirates, starts against Cubs
Left-hander Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to start against the Chicago Cubs.
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Glew: Memories of Reimer's six-hit game 30 years ago
On this date 30 years ago, Kevin Reimer (Enderby, B.C.) became the first Canadian to have six hits in a major league game since 1900.
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Lanciault: Julien drives in both runs for Twins in 2-0 win
ABC and Junior National Team alum Edouard Julien (Levis, Que.) drove in both runs for the Minnesota Twins in their 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at Target Field.
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BWDIK: Bichette, Brash, Jenkins, Julien, O'Neill, Votto
Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Matt Brash, Edouard Julien, Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto and Bo Bichette.
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Glew: Votto closes in on more Canadian MLB records
Cincinnati Reds slugger Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) is closing in on more of Maple Ridge, B.C. native Larry Walker’s all-time major league records.
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Elliott: Level of Excellence's Bautista led with chin once, big on compliments
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott caught up with Jose Bautista, a superstar he covered for many years in Toronto, on Friday, prior to the former slugger being added to the Toronto Blue Jays Level of Excellence the following day.
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Gallagher: Dawson the best of the six Expos homegrown Hall of Famers
In Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher’s opinion, Andre Dawson is the best homegrown player in Montreal Expos history.
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Glew - BWDIK: Henderson, O'Neill, Paxton, Romano, Votto, Wick
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Tyler O’Neill, Joey Votto, James Paxton, Nick Pivetta, Rowan Wick and Rickey Henderson.
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Whicker: Rutschman leading young Orioles to top of AL standings
Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker believes young catcher Adley Rutschman warrants some American League MVP consideration for helping to lead the Baltimore Orioles to the top of the American League East standings.
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Glew - BWDIK: Gwynn, Julien, Naylor, Paxton, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, Joey Votto, Edouard Julien, James Paxton, Matt Brash and Tony Gwynn.
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Glew: Guardians' Josh Naylor sidelined with oblique strain
The Cleveland Guardians have placed first baseman Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.
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FAQs ... after the 2023 draft
We answer your draft Frequently Asked Questions and look at our past record going back to 1995.
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Glew - BWDIK: Julien, Naylor, O'Neill, Romano, Richmond, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses the Naylors, Jordan Romano, Edouard Julien, Joey Votto, Scott Richmond and Scott Diamond.
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Shushkewich: Saskatoon-born, Phillies draft Owusu-Asiedu begins pro career
Each year, thousands of players across the high school and college ranks hope to hear their name called during the MLB Draft, and Avery Owusu-Asiedu, who was born in Saskatoon, Sask., was no different. The outfielder from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was a day two selection, drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth round with the 283rd pick in the draft and later signed for a $150,000 USD bonus. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Owusu-Asiedu who has started playing for the Phillies’ Rookie Ball affiliate in the Florida Complex League.
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Whicker: Angels' Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s “Slingin' Sammy” Baugh
Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker contends that you have to go back in time to find the only proper comparison to Shoehei Ohtani — that would be football legend 'Slingin' Sammy' Baugh.
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Glew: Wick signs with Braves
The Atlanta Braves have signed right-hander Rowan Wick (North Vancouver, B.C.) to a minor league contract.
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