“Hockey has one. So does basketball. Soccer as well. And now, it’s baseball’s turn.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League is set to take to the field in 2026 with six teams in the northeastern United States.
The circuit was founded by the first female coach employed by a Major League Baseball team and Baseball for All founder Justine Siegal, along with Keith Stein, a Canadian businessman and owner of the Intercounty Baseball League’s Toronto Maple Leafs.”
Read MoreThe Hamilton Cardinals have signed Hamilton-born right-hander Caleb Seroski.
Read MoreFormer Montreal Expos manager Jeff Torborg passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers the ex-big league catcher and longtime skipper.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Bob Uecker, Justin Morneau, Michael Saunders, Rowan Wick and Alison Gordon.
Read MoreBaseball PEI and the government of PEI announced on Friday that a new turf field named after Don McDougall will be built in the province in 2025.
Read MoreIan Wilson, of Alberta Dugout Stories, shares the story of when Bob Uecker came to Lethbridge, Alta., as a guest speaker at the local Kinsmen Club’s annual Sportsman’s Dinner in 1972.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians.
Read MoreThe Ottawa Titans have signed Canadian right-handed pitcher Zach Cameron (Hamilton, Ont.). This is Cameron’s first pro contract.
Read MoreJustin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.) will return to the Twins’ broadcast booth for an eighth season.
Read MoreThe Welland Jackfish have agreed to terms with catcher Robert Mullen for the upcoming 2025 season.
Read MoreThe Intercounty Baseball League’s Welland Jackfish have re-signed outfielder Brandon Hupé (Vancouver, B.C.).
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have dealt reliever Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Read More“Left-hander Sean Duncan is no stranger to the bright lights.
The 16-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C. has been playing all over the country this past year and even took his talents down to the Dominican Republic with the Junior National Team in October.
However, on Saturday at the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, Duncan was under the bright lights once again but on a different stage. The Langley Blaze product received the prestigious Russell Martin Award (Junior National Team MVP) at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet and Fundraiser, with the former Jays catcher in attendance to hand out the hardware.”
Read MoreNewly signed Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman spoke to the local media for the first time on Tuesday. He says he feels great and discounted any concerns about his flagged physicals during negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts has the story.
Read MoreBilly Wagner emerged from the tiny town of Tannersville, Va., to become one of the most dominant closers in big league history. He’ll likely be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, writes Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker.
Read MoreThe Ottawa Titans have agreed to terms on contract extensions with outfielder Lamar Briggs and utility player Bradlee Preap.
Read MoreOntario Blue Jays and Junior National Team alum Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) had a good reason for missing the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet on Saturday, writes Bob Elliott. Naylor was on his honeymoon.
Read MoreAfter making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers last year, Butler Prospects and Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was honoured at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet with a Special Recognition Award. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Black prior to the banquet on Saturday.
Read More“Stubby Clapp didn’t do a back flip on stage at the Baseball Canada National Teams Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night.
But you get the feeling that if the 51-year-old baseball legend could still do one, he would have.
That’s the kind of joy and pride Clapp felt being at being inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Canada Wall of Excellence.”
Read MoreGiancarlo Rosati, Adam Visram commit to schools
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