Ontario Blue Jays right-hander Ben Goodacre (Ancaster, Ont.) broke a Canadian Futures Showcase velocity record with one of his fastballs for Team Black on Wednesday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Goodacre after the game.
Read MoreMississauga Tigers outfielder Nathan Belle (Caledon, Ont.) was a multi-sport athlete who swam competitively and played hockey before deciding to focus exclusively on baseball. His athleticism has been on display as a member of Team New Blue at the Canadian Futures Showcase. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick spoke with Belle on Tuesday.
Read MoreJordan Jacob’s two-run triple headlined a three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth from Team Grey, as they went on to defeat Team New Blue 7-2 in the opening game of the 2024 Canadian Futures Showcase, at Rogers Centre, on Wednesday.
Read MoreAHP Academy and Junior National Team catcher Dominik Morgan (Sherwood Park, Alta.) will compete in his first Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre this week. He will draw inspiration from current Cleveland Guardians reliever Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) whom he was catching at the AHP Academy earlier this year. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, spoke to Morgan before the young catching prospect headed for Toronto.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Nick Robertson off waivers.
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Goldeyes’ season came to an end Tuesday night, as the Kane County Cougars completed the series sweep, winning 5-3 and capturing the Miles Wolff Cup as champions of the American Association.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott was at Scout Day at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Tuesday and he caught up with five high schoolers from across the country and asked them a series of questions.
Read MoreOntario Blue Jays outfielder Ryan Stalony (Mississauga, Ont.) belted a home run at last year's Canadian Futures Showcase. He is back this year and ready to show off his skills again. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick spoke with Stalony on Tuesday.
Read MoreThe Okotoks Dawgs, who won their third consecutive Western Canadian Baseball league championship in August, have handed out their annual awards.
Read MoreThe Intercounty Baseball League's Hamilton Cardinals are mourning the loss of franchise legend Larry Wood who passed away on Sunday.
Read MoreOkotoks Dawgs Academy infielder Tim Piasentin (Coquitlam, B.C.) has already committed to the University of Miami, but he hopes to turn the heads of some of the pro scouts at the Canadian Futures Showcase this week. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Piasentin on Tuesday.
Read MoreAfter guiding the Sylvan Lake Gulls to a regular-season wins record, Jason Chatwood has been named the Western Canadian Baseball League's Coach of the Year.
Read More"The opportunities keep coming for Trentin Kooy and he’s more than happy to take them, no matter how far he has to go.
The Saskatoon native has quickly risen up the ranks of some of the best Canadian prospects set to graduate high school in 2026 thanks to some big performances on even bigger stages.
After appearances at the Prep Baseball Report Junior Future Games in 2023 and the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup with Team Saskatchewan, Kooy is looking forward to adding to that resume when he suits up for Team Black at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre in Toronto Sept. 17-21."
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers.
Read MoreWinnipeg Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier has been named American Association Executive of the Year, the league announced Monday.
Read MoreThe Western Canadian Baseball League has announced their First-and Second-Team All-Stars for the 2024 season.
Read MoreOF-LHP Landon Kauffman (Vancouver, B.C.) is one of 11 Okotoks Dawgs Academy players that have been selected to compete in the Canadian Futures Showcase which begins on Tuesday at the Rogers Centre. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, recently spoke to the young prospect.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick recounts his memorable experience of covering the Canadian Futures Showcase last year and provides a preview of this year's event that will begin on Tuesday.
Read MoreRight-hander Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) allowed just one run in 7 2/3 innings in his start for the Winnipeg Goldeyes, but the Goldeyes failed to score a run and lost 1-0 to Kane County Cougars in Game 2 of the Miles Wolff Cup Final on Sunday.
Read MoreBarrie Baycats’ starting pitcher Frank Garces was nearly unhittable in the playoffs and was named the postseason’s Most Valuable Player. The 34-year-old lefty from the Dominican Republic went 3-0 in four post-season starts.
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