ICYMI _ Elliott: Josh Naylor's parents knew early how good he was

This story has been among our top 10 reads every year — and it was 10 years old in June. It will make its 10th appearance when we run our 10 most popular reads from 2025.

It’s not that well written, but it’s been well read.

We run it again to honour Naylor winning his second Tip O’Neill award, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys.

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McFarland: Canadian Tofteland getting ready for Banana Ball

“It might be a while before “Dancin’ Dane” Tofteland is a nickname that sticks.

But don’t be surprised to see the Albertan from just outside Grande Prairie bust a move or two when he suits up in the brand new Banana Ball circuit next summer.

Selected in the seventh round of the league’s inaugural draft by the Loco Beach Coconuts, Tofteland is coming off a successful collegiate career at Indiana State University and a three-year run in the Pioneer League.”

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McFarland: Determined Birdsall preparing to start pro career in Boston

“When Braidy Birdsall puts her mind to something, nothing is getting in her way.

Even when facing injuries, she’s the first to pick herself back up and get motivated to overcome the obstacle.

It’s a mindset that has served her well as an athlete, first in martial arts karate before moving onto baseball, a sport which she is all-in on as a player, coach and umpire.

Now, Birdsall is on the cusp of playing on the biggest stage after being selected by Boston in the fifth round of the new Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.”

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