Shushkewich: After first pro campaign, Shaw sets new goals for offseason
“Heading into the 2024 season, Sam Shaw was excited for the opportunity that lay ahead.
Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 MLB draft, Shaw had a cup of coffee in Rookie League ball in 2023 before gearing up for his first full professional season.
“I didn’t really know what to expect heading into the season,” said Shaw, speaking to the Canadian Baseball Network. “I had talked to some other guys around the clubhouse early into the offseason but I went into this past season looking to get a gauge of what was expected and I think the few games I got into during the 2023 season helped set the tone for what was lying ahead this year.”
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R. I. P. FieldHouse Pirates coach Steve Tait
The FieldHouse Pirates are mourning the loss of coach Steve Tait.
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Lascelles, McKenna, Omidi lead Juniors past Giants
The Junior National Team defeated the San Francisco Giants’ DIL squad 4-1 on Saturday.
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BWDIK: Benn, Crawford, Freeman, O'Neill, Quantrill, Valenzuela
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Freddie Freeman, Fernando Valenzuela, Tyler O’Neill, Scott Crawford and Elizabeth Benn.
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Elliott: Dodgers have their World Series legends in Hershiser, Valenzuela and Yeager
Bob Elliott writes about the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series legends, as well as about the year that Orel Hershiser spent living in Toronto during his youth.
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Forgie, Kokotailo, Piasentin, Weinmeyer propel Juniors past Padres
The Junior National Team fended off a late rally from the San Diego Padres Dominican squad to secure a 4-3 win on Friday.
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Verge: Evan James ready to represent Canada at MLB’s Pitch, Hit and Run Finals at Dodger Stadium
“Don’t underestimate the young rookie making his debut at Dodger Stadium this weekend, just because he has yet to hit his 13th birthday.
Evan James hits more doubles, triples and home runs than he does singles. And that’s not a guess, it’s a fact.
The smooth swing and good mechanics that lead to those extra-base hits have been observed first-hand by his coach with the London West Tincaps, Chris Devlin.”
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Uher, Swaby, Ainsworth, Montanaro, lead Canuck crew of incoming Juco freshmen
Several Canadians are among the best incoming freshman to junior colleges, according to Perfect Game.
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Schroder to be featured in See Her Be Her on MLB Network
Allison Schroder, a member of the Women’s National Team since 2018, is set to be featured in See Her Be Her, a documentary on women’s baseball around the globe, that will premiere on MLB Network between Games 2 and 3 of the 2024 World Series, on Sunday, Oct 27 at 8:00 pm ET /5:00 pm P.T.
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Cheong, Hoeschen, Schell impress for Juniors in loss to Pirates
Phillip Cheong (Richmond Hill, Ont.), Adyn Schell (Toronto, Ont.) and Finn Hoeschen (North Vancouver, BC) had strong performances for the Junior National Team in their 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Dominican squad on Thursday.
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Glew: Canadian World Series Preview
Neither the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers will have a player born in Canada on their World Series roster.
But here is a look at some of the Canadian content within their organizations.
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Verge: Diehard East Coast Dodgers fan to cheer them on in WS for first time without dad
It was Moncton, N.B., native Gail Johnson’s father, Gord, who instilled a deep love for the Los Angeles Dodgers in her. They bonded over the team. Gord passed away in September, so for the first time Gail will be cheering on the Dodgers in the World Series without him. His spirit will be with her though. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with Gail.
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Glew: Selkirk won five World Series rings with Yankees
With the New York Yankees set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 120th World Series, now is as good a time as any to attempt to shine the spotlight on George Selkirk, Canada’s forgotten Mr. October.
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Watkins to return as Goldeyes' manager in 2025
The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday that manager Logan Watkins, pitching coach Mark Brewer, and hitting coach Adam Donachie have agreed to new two-year contracts with the club.
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Juniors sweep doubleheader against Blue Jays' Dominican squad
The Junior National Team won both games of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays’ Dominican squad on Wednesday.
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R.I.P. Rudy May, former Montreal Expos pitcher
Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers former Montreal Expos pitcher Rudy May who died earlier this week at the age of 80.
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Wilson: Remembering when Fernandomania came to Alberta
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Fernando Valenzuela passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63. Ian Wilson, of Alberta Dugout Stories, shares the story of when “Fernandomania” came to Alberta.
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Duncan dominates in Juniors' win over Giants
The Junior National Team took advantage of early opportunities to secure a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants Dominican squad.
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Wilson: Resilient Sabrowski made Alberta proud in 2024
“Don’t cry because it’s over.
Smile because it happened.
Although if the glimpse into what Erik Sabrowski is capable of is any indication, his Major League Baseball (MLB) career is far from over – it’s just getting started.”
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Carleton Ravens win Canadian National University Championship
A boisterous hometown crowd at Hastings Stadium couldn’t stop the Carleton Ravens from claiming a National University Championship with a 7-4 win over the Guelph Gryphons.
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