Mark Whicker: Get ready for spring training stories about comebacks, new philosophies and can’t-miss prospects
“Spring training is the original fantasy league.
Under the friendly skies of Florida and Arizona, the road to October seems unimpeded. No one has lost a game that mattered since November, and, for most teams, September. And no matter how many times those peaceful days are invalidated by the chill of April, the optimism keeps bubbling up.
Those who write about spring training need a serious Geiger counter to find actual news. There are injuries, signings, the occasional tantrum, but most spring days are spent watching people who will never get to a major league game without a ticket competing against others in the same boat.”
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IBL's London Majors sign Plaz
The Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors have signed infielder Victor Plaz (Montreal, Que.).
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Benton named AMC Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Prairie Baseball Academy alum Max Benton (Clyde River, PEI) has been named the American Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week.
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WCBL's Saskatoon Berries hire Hoetmer as mental performance coach
The Western Canadian Baseball League’s Saskatoon Berries have hired Joshua Hoetmer as their mental performance coach.
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BMOC Week V: Beck, Cote, Favretto, Hall, Hammill, Lenihan, Pare, Whent
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man on Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Johnny Vulcano
Vauxhall Academy alum Johnny Vulcano (Cloverdale, BC) had six home runs in four games for the Ottawa University Braves to capture Canadian Baseball Network Player of the Week honours.
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Two ex-IBL umpires working MLB spring training games
Two former Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) umpires, Chris Marco (Waterdown, Ont.) and Steven Jaschinski (Burlington, Ont.) have been invited to work major league Spring Training games.
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R.I.P. Jose DeLeon, former Expos pitcher
Onetime Montreal Expos pitcher Jose DeLeon has died of cancer at the age of 63.
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Au Revoir! Pitre’s blast powers Kentucky past Kansas, 8-5
Canadian Emilien Pitre (Repentigny, Que.) belted a three-run home run to help Kentucky defeat Kansas, 8-5, on the final day of the sun-splashed Karbach Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond.
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BWDIK: Black, Jenkins, Lopez, Paxton, Quantrill, Soroka
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discuss Otto Lopez, Cal Quantrill, James Paxton, Tyler Black, Fergie Jenkins and Michael Soroka.
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Otto the Swatto Lopez goes deep for San Fran
Otto López (Montreal, Que.) hit a two-run home run in his first game in a San Francisco Giants uniform.
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Villeneuve hits first for Tennessee Vols
Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, Que.) hit his first NCAA Div. I home run for Tennessee Vols on Saturday.
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Ex-Jays broadcaster Wagner lands with Orioles
Former Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner has landed a broadcasting position with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Goldeyes sign former Mets' prospect Courtney
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed former New York Mets pitching prospect Justin Courtney.
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IBL's London Majors sign Keys
The Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors have signed left-hander Travis Keys (London, Ont.).
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Blue Jays purchase Elliott's contract from Ottawa Titans
The Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contract of Ottawa Titans’ right-handed pitcher Evan Elliott (Toronto, Ont.) on Friday.
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IBL's London Majors sign Osika
The Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors have signed infielder Tristan Osika (Ancaster, Ont.).
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William & Mary coach McRae ranked 44th most influential Canadian
For the 17th consecutive year, William & Mary baseball head coach Mike McRae was recognized as one of the top 100 most influential Canadians in baseball by Canadian Baseball Network, this year coming in at No. 44.
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Gallagher: 2024 a great year for Expos brand
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that 2024 is shaping up to be a big year for the Montreal Expos brand.
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IBL's Guelph Royals sign Takamatsu
Garrett Takamatsu (Burlington, Ont.) has signed with the Intercounty Baseball League’s Guelph Royals.
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