Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott’s Nine Innings column discusses Charles Bronfman, Ralph Garr, Jim Eliopoulos, Stubby Clapp and Chase Anderson (among others).
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3B Mitch Holgate (Windsor, Ont.) and OF Brian Simone (Amherstburg, Ont.) have been selected to West Alabama's All-Decade team.
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Alabama's Owen Diodati (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Antoine Jean (Montreal, Que.) have been selected as Freshman All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball News.
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Baseball Manitoba has announced that their Return to Play document submitted to the Province has been approved. This news, in conjunction with the Province’s Restoring Safe Services – Phase 2 and local baseball associations commitment to execute the plan, means that Phase 1 of Baseball’s Return to Play, sanctioned baseball training may safely resume on June 8. This includes Rally Cap and Grand Slam Sessions, 11U and above tryouts, practices, clinics and camps for players, coaches, and umpires.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor Devon Teeple is doing his bit to raise awareness for mental health. For every kilometre that he ran during the month of May, he decided to contribute $2 to the cause. The collective funds ($442.00) have been donated to a local mental health association.
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The R. Jack Middlemass Memorial Scholarship was established out of love for Jack and inspired by Jack’s love for baseball and its athletes. In the spirit of Jack’s desire to help others achieve, the fund assists aspiring young people in pursuit of post secondary education. In helping further their scholastic endeavours, the scholarship provides recipients with greater opportunity to excel in life and contribute to the community. Applications are due today.
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Jay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, writes that the Toronto Blue Jays have committed to paying their minor league players until the end of June. The Blue Jays have also released some minor league players.
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Baseball BC announced on Saturday that effective immediately, in person activities related to start-up, maintenance, or shutdown of operations is permitted in the province provided all current Federal, Provincial, and local requirements are met, including those relating to physical distancing, cleaning, and personal hygiene and wellness.
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The Ontario provincial government announced on Saturday that the use of batting cages can resume today in the province.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Larry Walker, Mike Soroka, Ray Daviault, Paul Hodgson, Roy Halladay, Joey Votto and Tippy Martinez.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect and North Shore Twins alum Will McAffer (North Vancouver, BC) is not only toeing the rubber in the organization he grew up cheering for, but he also spent a season with his hometown Vancouver Canadians. The 22-year-old right-hander, who grew up idolizing Roy Halladay, will pitch for Canada in the Americas Olympic Qualifier in Arizona from March 22 to 26.
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B.C. native Shawn Schaefer will join the Ontario Blue Jays in September, to become their assistant director of baseball operations.
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Great Lake Canadians alum and USC Upstate right-hander Jordan Marks has been named to the 2020 Big South All-Academic Team. The Bright's Grove, Ont., native, boasts a 3.92 GPA in business administration.
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Baseball Nova Scotia has suspended activities until June 15, but they feel confident that baseball in some form will be played in the province this summer.
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The Western Canadian Baseball League announced on Wednesday night that they have cancelled their 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has cancelled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Okotoks Dawgs will be setting their sights on defending their WCBL title in 2021.
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Muenster Red Sox alum and Northwestern State University ace Logan Hofmann (Muenster, Sask.) has earned second-team All-America honours from Collegiate Baseball magazine.
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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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The Dawgs Academy “Safety First Practice Plan,” which incorporates safe distancing and smaller participant groups, was approved on Monday afternoon. Starting Tuesday, Dawgs players will be back on the field at Seaman Stadium and Tourmaline Field for practice sessions.
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It was a virtual "Who's Who" of Victoria HarbourCats greats on both sides of the line-up cards this past Sunday afternoon, as the "Pivetta Phillies" defeated "Alex's Astros" 15-14 in a simulated version of the second annual Victoria HarbourCats Alumni Classic.
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