Powers: Spero Leakos, the Commodore who kept ball alive, in Saskatoon

Ned Powers: Spero Leakos, the Commodore who kept ball alive, in Saskatoon … Friend Pat Gillicki invited him to Cooperstown, NY for his induction and they named a field in Spero’s memory

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 9, 2020

Windsor Selects' alum Richardson honing mound skills at Northern Kentucky

Windsor Selects alum Noah Richardson (Windsor, Ont.) has been honing his pitching skills at Northern Kentucky University.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 9, 2020

Ontario Blue Jays LHP Nick Fraser commits to Laurier

Ontario Blue Jays LHP Nick Fraser (Burlington, ON) has committed to further his academic and baseball career at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 8, 2020

Baseball Canada announces host sites for future national championships

Baseball Canada has announced the host sites for some of the future national championships that will be held 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 8, 2020

ICYMI - Elliott: James (No-Hit) Paxton stands alone

Two years ago, Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott caught up with Ladner, B.C. native James Paxton’s family, friends and coaches after the 6-foot-4 lefty became the first Canadian to throw a no-hitter on Canadian soil.

Canadians in the MajorsBob ElliottMay 8, 2020

Shenk: Larry Bowa one fiery, iconic Phillie

Larry Shenk, of The Baron, shares some highlights from the legendary career of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop and later manager, Larry Bowa.

Major Leagues (MLB)Bob ElliottMay 7, 2020

Four more Canadians headed to Canisius

Four more Canadians are headed to play for the Canisius Golden Griffins. Lexi Abbott, Carlin Dick and Max Grant from the Vauxhall Academy will join the Griffs baseball program, along with Matt Duffy from the Great Lake Canadians.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 7, 2020

Elliott: Toronto Blue Jays had franchise record Canuck outlay in 2019

Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott reflects on the 2019 MLB Draft which was the first time the Toronto Blue Jays had ever spent seven figures on Canadian picks.

2019 MLB DRAFT, Bob Elliott, SandlotsBob ElliottMay 7, 2020

Elliott: Romak the first pro Canuck to take the field

Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott writes that Great Lake Canadians coach Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) is the first pro Canuck to play a regular season game this year. He did so on Wednesday with the SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).

Canadians in the Minors, Bob ElliottBob ElliottMay 7, 2020

Baseball Canada's next Monday Hot Stove to feature Donegal Fergus

As part of Baseball Canada’s continuous efforts to provide coach education to their members, their next “Monday Hot Stove” session on May 11 will feature Minnesota Twins minor league hitting coordinator Donegal Fergus.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 6, 2020

ICYMI - CBN Archives - Umpire Scheurwater hired full-time by Major League Baseball

Today is Canadian umpire Stu Scheurwater’s 37th birthday, so we thought we would resurrect this story about the Regina, Sask., native from February 23, 2018.

Canadians in the MajorsAdam MorissetteMay 6, 2020

Shenk: Some answers to what the new normal could be like?

Larry Shenk, of The Baron, shares some of his thoughts as to what the new normal could be when Major League Baseball returns.

Major Leagues (MLB)Bob ElliottMay 5, 2020

Romak readies for start of KBO season

The eyes of the baseball world will shift to Korea today for the start of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season that includes London, Ontario’s Jamie Romak who will be entering his fourth season with SK Wyverns, one of the teams in the 10-team loop.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 5, 2020

The 1967 OBA champ Kingston Ponies -- a team to remember

Retired journalist Patrick Kennedy wrote, then delivered the following introduction of the 1967 Ontario senior champion Lakeview Indians club at a recent banquet saluting the 50th anniversary of their provincial title.

SandlotsBob ElliottMay 4, 2020

Goldeyes sign Seabrooke, now have five Canucks on roster

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed Canadian left-hander Travis Seabrooke (Peterborough, Ont.).

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMay 4, 2020

ICYMI - North Vancouver native Louis Boyd named manager of M's affiliate

North Vancouver native Louis Boyd has taken over as manager of the Seattle Mariners’ class-A Short-Season Everett AquaSox at age 25, making him the youngest manager in the Northwest League.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMay 4, 2020

Baseball Manitoba extends suspension of baseball activities until at least May 30

Baseball Manitoba announced on Saturday that they will continue their suspension of baseball activities until at least May 30.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 3, 2020

BWDIK: Delgado, Dempster, Fanning, Jenkins, Johnson, Toro

Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Fergie Jenkins, Ryan Dempster, Carlos Delgado, Spud Johnson and Jim Fanning.

Major Leagues (MLB)Kevin GlewMay 3, 2020