Elliott: OBA HOF 2023 class - Andrews, Colman, Hamilton, May, Thomson
“A former major league outfielder, a World Series manager, a man who has represented Canada proudly around the world and two icons of the Ontario sandlots make up the Baseball Ontario’s Hall of Fame class of 2023.
Frank Colman (London), who spent six years in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees; Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (Corunna); Baseball Canada, director of national teams Greg Hamilton (Peterborough), the late Troy May (Oshawa) and the late Len Andrews (Campbellville) complete the class.”
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COBA's best Week XII: Etobicoke, Ferracutti, Hyde
COBA has announced its award winners for the past week.
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Baseball Ontario announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees
Baseball Ontario (OBA) is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2023. Five inductees make up this year's class including coaches, players, and executives.
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Dawgs Academy unveils fall training camp schedule with Oregon State University
The Okotoks Dawgs Academy has unveiled the fall training camp schedule with Oregon State University.
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IBL playoffs: Jackfish trounce Baycats 13-1 in third game of finals
After scoring six runs through the first two games of the Dominico Cup final, the Welland Jackfish’s offence came to life in Tuesday’s 13-1 Game 3 win over the Barrie Baycats.
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Canuck moves from A-to-Z: Arnold, Hall, Saul, Ziegler
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians from the affiliated minor league and independent professional ranks from the past week.
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Wilson: Dawgs hosting Oregon State University
The Okotoks Dawgs Academy has announced a “monumental partnership” with Oregon State University (OSU) that will see the Beavers travel to southern Alberta for a fall training camp at the Seaman Stadium complex.
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Glew - Canadian baseball notes: Colman, Hiller, Paxton, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some Canadian baseball news from the past couple of days, including updates on James Paxton and Joey Votto.
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IBL playoffs: Baycats halfway to IBL title
The Barrie Baycats are halfway to an IBL championship. Ryan Rijo drove in two runs and Juan Benitez threw eight innings in Barrie’s 5-3 win Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead over the Welland Jackfish in the best-of-seven Dominico Cup final.
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Prince Edward Island captures the gold at the 13U Atlantic Championship
PEI’s Eastern Expressed built a four-run lead early in the game and then held off Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth charge for a 5-4 victory in the gold medal game.
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Hot off the press: Quattrociocchi's fourth book
Hardworking baseball coach David Quattrociocchi has just published his fourth book, “The Spirit of Canadian Baseball.” It’s a children’s book based on a poem.
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Gallagher: IBL Maple Leafs may be sold soon
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be sold anytime soon. The Intercounty Baseball League franchise that began operations in 1969 has drawn a significant number of queries to buy the team from the estate of the late team owner Jack Dominico. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher has the story.
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Glew - BWDIK: Brash, Henke, Jenkins, Naylor, Quantrill, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Joey Votto, Fergie Jenkins, Matt Brash, Cal Quantrill, Bo Naylor and Tom Henke.
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IBL Playoffs: Baycats edge Jackfish in finals opener
The Barrie Baycats beat the Welland Jackfish 4-3 in Welland, Ont., on Saturday in the first game of the Dominico Cup finals.
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Glew: Blue Jays legend Whitt still "a big deal in Canada"
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew can confirm that Toronto Blue Jays legendary catcher Ernie Whitt is still “a big deal in Canada.” He recently caught up with the current Baseball Canada national team manager and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
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Goldeyes' Croes receives rookie position player honour
Winnipeg Goldeyes third baseman Dayson Croes has been named American Association Rookie Position Player of the Year, the league announced Thursday.
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IBL playoffs: Jackfish, Baycats announce schedule for Dominico Cup final
The Welland Jackfish and Barrie Baycats have announced the schedule for their Dominico Cup final matchup.
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Several ex-big leaguers to coach at Canadian Futures Showcase
Several ex-big league players will be among the coaches at this year’s Canadian Futures Showcase, which will take place at Rogers Centre from Sept. 19 to 23.
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Baseball Ontario declares champs: Stratford and Port Lambton win three titles each
Labor Day weekend means Baseball Ontario championships.
There were no less than 55 championships scheduled from 8U to senior ... from triple-A to class-D.
The Stratford Nationals won the 9U B, 12U B and 15U A, while the Port Lambton Pirates took the 15U C, 18 C and senior C crowns.
The Sarnia Brigade won 10UA and 14U AA, while the Woodstock Wranglers won 10U B and 12U AA.
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PBA Dawg Newton, former Bordercats Bunch, Fiveash head to Northwestern State
Former Prairie Baseball Academy Dawg RHP Aidan Newton (Calgary, Alta.) is one of many new players headed to the Northwestern State Demons.
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