Shushkewich: Seven Canucks competing in prestigious Cape Cod League

As the College World Series is all wrapped up and the MLB Draft is just a couple of weeks away, attention now turns to the Cape Cod League, the prestigious collegiate summer baseball circuit hosting some of the country's top players. This year, there are seven Canadians either taking part or at least suited up for one of the 10 teams so far this season, which started back on June 10.

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McFarland: Sabrowski returns early to Guardians’ ranks from second Tommy John surgery

“It might still be early, but Erik Sabrowski is exceeding expectations in restarting his professional baseball journey.

Following his second Tommy John surgery since 2018, the Edmonton-area product was hoping to make his debut in the Cleveland Guardians system sometime in late-June or early-July.

Much to the delight of his teammates, friends, family and those who have known Sabrowski, there he was on May 23, recording a strikeout in extended spring training action.

A week later, he had officially graduated from rehabilitation and was assigned to the double-A Akron RubberDucks.”

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Verge: Versatile, confident Juenger ready for call-up from Jays

“In his personal life, Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Hayden Juenger is quiet, reserved. He keeps to himself.

A lot of time spent with family. A little bit of hunting, a little bit of fishing.

That’s who he is.

Only baseball changes that. When the 6-foot right-hander steps on the mound at Sahlen Field in New York for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons, his disposition shifts.”

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