Mark Whicker: Numbers indicate finding “Next Willie Mays” will be difficult
“For those of a certain age, the death of Willie Mays was a ride in the Wayback Machine. America knew him through black-and-white film clips, since major league baseball was rarely televised nationally, and through the power of oral history. People were transfixed by the catch he made in the 1954 World Series, off Vic Wertz in the Polo Grounds. They were stunned, and thrilled, to learn that Mays thought other catches were better. Through such limited visibility, people came to think that Mays brought a bag of thrills every time he came to the ballpark.”
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Dawgs drop second in a row
The Okotoks Dawgs lost 9-8 to the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Seaman Stadium on Friday night. It was their second consecutive loss.
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Elliott: R. I. P. The Baby Bull HOFer Orlando Cepeda
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott remembers Orlando Cepeda, the Hall of Fame slugger, who passed away on Friday at the age of 86.
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Niagara University names Spatafora head coach
Matt Spatafora (Scarborough, Ont.) has been named head coach of the Niagara Purple Eagles.
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Guerrero Jr. finalist in MLB All-Star Game voting
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.) is one of the finalists at first base in the American League for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game voting.
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North Shore Twins to retire Haar's number on Wednesday
The North Shore Twins will retire the number of legendary coach John Haar on Wednesday.
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Selection Camp invitees announced for Americas U-18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier
Baseball Canada has announced the names of the 27 athletes that have been invited to the Junior National Team’s (U-18) Selection Camp set to take place at USA Baseball’s National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina from July 24 to July 30. Following camp, 20 athletes will be selected to represent Canada at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Americas U-18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier in Panama City, Panama from August 2 to August 11.
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Betts - Terriers Players of the Week: Furger, Gannett, Hircak, Spiske
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Terriers’ players from the past week.
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Rempel, Grills named IBL Players of the Week
The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) has announced its Players of the Week for the week of June 18 to 23.
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Dawgs lose 6-3 to Bulls
The Okotoks Dawgs suffered just their third loss of the season on Wednesday night when they were defeated 6-3 by the Lethbridge Bulls.
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Pitre named D1 Baseball.com All-American
ABC alum Emilien Pitre (Repentigny, Que.) has been named a Third Team All-American By D1Baseball.com.
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Dawgs return home, beat Gulls 10-4
The Okotoks Dawgs returned home from a four-game road trip to defeat the Sylvan Lake Gulls 10-4 at Seaman Stadium on Tuesday night.
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McFarland: Canadian Futures Showcase HR derby champ Flewelling impresses at MLB Draft Combine
“When Nathan Flewelling squared up a Riley Burton pitch on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Gulls Field in Sylvan Lake, everyone in the crowd knew the baseball wasn’t coming back.
The three-run seventh inning home run to deep right field tied the game against the Lethbridge Bulls, which the Gulls would later go onto win 7-6.
It was a big moment for the team, and for the Innisfail native who hit his first Western Canadian Baseball League home run with family in the stands.”
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Glew: Mays loved to hit at Montreal's Jarry Park
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some of Willie Mays’ Canadian connections, including how he loved to hit at Montreal’s Jarry Park.
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Blue Jays claim Cuas off waivers
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Jose Cuas off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Cuas has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.
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Elliott, on Western tour: Angels, McTavish, Platts, Pote, Vander Meer
Canadian Baseball Network editor Bob Elliott shares some news, notes and memories from his recent baseball trip to Alberta.
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Josh Naylor named AL Player of the Week
Cleveland Guardians slugger Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named American League Player of the Week.
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A's place Toro on IL
The Oakland A’s have placed infielder Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) on the injured list with a strained right hamstring.
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Bourassa sharp again, helps Goldeyes' snap losing skid
Right-hander Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) had another strong start for the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Sunday, allowing just two runs in six innings to lead his club to a 5-2 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. The victory snapped a Goldeyes’ five-game losing streak.
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Blue Jays infielder Martinez suspended for 80 games
Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospect Orelvis Martinez has been suspended for 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
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