Whicker: Patches O’Houlihan Murphy has Brewers rolling with Drumstick, Clifford, Batman and Rock

“Sixteen years ago he was unemployed and tainted twice over. College baseball coaches don’t become major league managers, or even major league coaches. Fired college baseball coaches, especially brazen ones, don’t become much of anything.

Today Pat Murphy is not only on the verge of winning the National League Manager of the Year award, as he did in 2024. He has restored the very role of the baseball manager, the trail boss, the theme composer, the man Out Front.”

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Ontario claims gold in Women’s baseball debut at Canada Games

The debut of women’s baseball at the 2025 Canada Summer Games delivered an unforgettable week in St. John’s, where outstanding play on the field was matched by incredible support in the stands. As the sport made its historic first appearance at the Games, the competition did not disappoint, showcasing the depth of talent and passion for women’s baseball across the country.

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Tyson Shushkewich on Tyson Moran: Getting the Royal treatment

“The Kansas City Royals have continued to tap into the Canadian pipeline in recent years and Tyson Moran is the latest player to join the American League Central club.

A product of the Great Lake Canadians program, Moran (Wingham, Ont.) knew there was a chance he would hear his name called in this summer’s draft.”

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Glew: Piasentin brings power and passion for the game to Jays’ prospect ranks

“When it was time for Tim Piasentin to step into the batting cage at Chase Field for the MLB Combine on June 18, the 18-year-old slugger was so nervous that he was almost shaking.

“I had to put a bunt down for my first pitch and I bunted it straight back and I’m like, ‘Oh, no, this isn’t going to go well,’” recalled Piasentin. “Then the first swing I took I caught a barrel, and it was 105 [mph] or something like that off the bat and I’m like, ‘OK, we’re good.’”

The Coquitlam, B.C. native was more than good that day.

He put on a show, smacking several home runs that registered exit velocities higher than 100 mph. That performance certainly helped his draft stock and the following month he was selected in the fifth round by the Toronto Blue Jays.”

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