Bichette, Grichuk, Bell to participate in Blue Jays' second Virtual Variety Hour

Conga playing, teammate banter, and friendly competition – it’s hard to imagine how the first Blue Jays Virtual Variety Hour presented by TD could be topped. Well get ready, because the second edition features a reunion of the ages with the legendary “Drive of ‘85” outfield trio of George Bell, Lloyd “Shaker” Moseby, and Jesse Barfield joining fans live. The Toronto Blue Jays are excited to again invite fans from across the country to join them on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. ET for the second Blue Jays Virtual Variety Hour presented by TD.

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Baseball Canada releases 16U Girls ID list

Baseball Canada is pleased to announce the names of 13 athletes in the 16U girls baseball category who have been identified by officials of the Women’s National Team program. These athletes were on the path to compete on the “Prospects Team” at the Women’s Invitational Championships later this year in Stonewall, Man., prior to the event being cancelled due to Covid-19.

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Northcott uses baseball experiences as a frontline worker

She looks in for the sign from her catcher, comes set and takes a deep breath to gather herself before kicking and firing a fastball over the outside part of the plate. This routine was something that Heidi Northcott did numerous times over the course of her baseball career with the Women’s National Team program. Today, although she wears a different type of uniform, it’s that routine and preparedness learned in baseball that is helping in her role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at an adult acute care setting in Edmonton.

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