Shushkewich: UBC takes pride in winning games on trips to USA
“The University of British Columbia is the only school in Canada playing NAIA competition.
And as the saying goes “they play well.”
The Thunderbirds have made the NAIA National championship opening rounds the past four seasons (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023), making the final in 2022 before losing to Lewis-Clark State. Due to COVID, there was not a tournament in 2020 and border restrictions made it difficult to visit their Cascade Collegiate Conference opponents.”
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BWDIK: Doucet, Gibbons, Griffin, Grouleau, Romano, Votto
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jordan Romano, Jacques Doucet, Joey Votto, Alfredo Griffin and John Gibbons.
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Ottawa Titans sign Elliott
The Ottawa Titans have signed right-hander Evan Elliott (Toronto, Ont.).
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Elliott: Andrews, Colman, Hamilton, Thomson, May inducted. Merrit, Tully win OBA awards
Bob Elliott shares a list of the award winners from Baseball Ontario’s annual Evening of Excellence that was held on Saturday.
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Curl named Goldeyes' broadcaster for 2024 season
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have announced that Trevor Curl has been named the club’s broadcaster for the 2024 American Association season.
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Baseball Canada names 2024 Women’s National Team coaching staff
Baseball Canada has named their 2024 Women’s National Team coaching staff.
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Diamond Sports named official baseball supplier of WCBL
The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and Diamond Sports have reached a deal that will see the baseball equipment manufacturer provide baseballs to the league over the next two years.
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Brash, Julien, Naylor, Romano top candidates for Canadian ball hall's Tip O’Neill Award
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame will announce their Tip O'Neill Award winner, for the top Canadian player in 2023, on December 7. Here’s a rundown of the top candidates.
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Bautista debuts on Hall of Fame ballot
Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is making his debut on the BBWAA National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot this year.
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Baseball Canada’s Board of Directors unanimously adopts new Baseball Canada Bylaws
At Baseball Canada’s annual Fall Convention, held from November 9-11 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Baseball Canada’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt a new set of bylaws that will dramatically change the governance model for Baseball Canada.
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Ottawa Titans re-sign Peña
The Ottawa Titans have re-signed left-handed pitcher Bryan Peña.
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Shushkewich: Healthy Loewen making progress in Padres’ system
After missing most of the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Abbotsford Cardinals alum Carter Loewen (Abbotsford, B.C.) enjoyed a healthy and effective 2023 campaign, reaching High-A and setting a number of career-bests. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the 25-year-old right-hander.
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Okotoks Dawgs unveil 2024 schedule
The Okotoks Dawgs have unveiled their 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League schedule.
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McFarland: New Sox for Soroka
Calgary’s Michael Soroka saw it all in his eight years in the Atlanta Braves organization. He’ll start a new chapter of his baseball career in the Windy City, after he was dealt to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, has more about Soroka’s baseball odyssey.
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Hamilton, Thomson inducted into Baseball Ontario HOF
Baseball Canada men’s national team director Greg Hamilton (Peterborough, Ont.) and Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) were among the five 2023 Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame inductees honoured on Saturday night.
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BWDIK: Martinez, Naylor, Paxton, Romano, Saunders, Toro
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Abraham Toro, Josh Naylor, Pedro Martinez and James Paxton.
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Semien wins MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has won the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Heart and Hustle Award.
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Ottawa Titans re-sign A.J. Wright
The Ottawa Titans have re-signed infielder A.J. Wright.
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Guardians deal Quantrill to Rockies
The Cleveland Guardians have traded Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) to the Colorado Rockies.
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2023 CBN College Player of the Year: Brady Cerkownyk
After a monster year with the Connors State Cowboys, Brady Cerkownyk (Etobicoke, Ont.) has been voted the Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Year.
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