Wilson: Albers’ baseball career comes full circle back to Saskatchewan
“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.”
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Red Sox reinstate outfielder Tyler O'Neill from 7-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox reinstated Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) from the seven-day injured list on Tuesday.
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Glew: Forty-seven years ago today, Jenkins threw first shutout against Jays
It 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.
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Verge: Smith choses splitters and sliders over chemistry career
Abbotsford 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.
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BWDIK: Jenkins, Lopez, Naylor, Romano, Soroka, Toro
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins and Abraham Toro.
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Cubs activate Taillon
The 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.
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Mark Whicker: R.I.P. Whitey Herzog, HOF manager
Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker remembers Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog who died on Tuesday at the age of 92.
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Cardinals mourn loss of legendary manager Herzog
The St. Louis Cardinals, like so many baseball fans, are mourning the loss of their former manager, Whitey Herzog, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92.
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Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Rogers Centre
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will commemorate the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s major league debut with a display at Rogers Centre on Jackie Robinson Day.
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Remembering Jackie Robinson's season in Montreal
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember the courageous trailblazer that Jackie Robinson was and how his season with the Montreal Royals in 1946 before he broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier was so important to him.
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Glew - BWDIK: Julien, O'Neill, Paxton, Quantrill, Romano, Smith, Zimmerman
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Edouard Julien, James Paxton, Cade Smith and Jordan Romano.
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Naylor brothers homer in same inning for Guardians on National Siblings Day
Josh 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.
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Red Sox place Pivetta on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox have placed right-hander Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain.
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R.I.P. Former Blue Jays scout Ben McLure -- updated
Former Toronto Blue Jays scout Ben McLure has passed away at the age of 84.
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BWDIK: Glew, Mae, O’Neill, Paxton, Pivetta, Soroka, Toro
Canadian 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.
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Shushkewich: 13 Canadian players who we could see in MLB in 2024
Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at 13 Canadian players that did not start the 2024 season in the big leagues but are strong contenders to see some time in The Show very soon.
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BWDIK: Paxton, Pivetta, Siddall, Smith, Soroka, Young
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Luke Easter, Cade Smith, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta and Jared Young.
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Dick Perez wins 2024 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award
Legendary baseball artist Dick Perez has been named the recipient of the 2024 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award.
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14 Canadians on MLB rosters to start the season
Baseball Canada provides a rundown of the Canadians on major league rosters to start the 2024 season.
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Mark Whicker: Tigers could be this year's Orioles
Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker makes a case for the Detroit Tigers being one of the best up-and-coming young teams to watch in 2024.
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