Gallagher: R.I.P. Eddie Haas, former Expos scout

Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher pays tribute to former Montreal Expos scout Eddie Haas who died on June 4 at the age of 91.

Major Leagues (MLB)Danny GallagherJune 10, 2026Comment

Book Review: The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and Other Expos Vignettes, by Danny Gallagher

Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew recently read Danny Gallagher’s excellent new book, “The Tragic Story of Willie Davis and other Expos Vignettes.” Here’s his review.

Major Leagues (MLB)Kevin GlewJune 10, 2026Comment

McFarland: Stromsmoe attributes successful playing career to “more will than skill”

“He calls it “stick-to-it-iveness.”

While it might not be a common term, it’s the perfect way of summing up the career of Skyler Stromsmoe.

The farm boy from just outside Etzikom saw himself as under-skilled, undersized and, at times, disrespected as he tried to forge a career in baseball.”

Baseball Canada, Alberta Dugout Stories, Canadians in the MinorsJoe McFarlandJune 10, 2026Comment

Zdunich, Griffin go deep in Dawgs' win

Turner Zdunich (High River, Alta.) and Hank Griffin (Okotoks, Alta.) homered for the Okotoks Dawgs in their 12-8 win over the Energy City Cactus Rats on Tuesday.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 10, 2026Comment

Baseball Canada reveals 2026 MLB Draft League roster

Baseball Canada has announced their roster for the 2026 MLB Draft League Series that will take place from June 12 to June 22.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteJune 9, 2026Comment

CBN Minor League Player of the Week: Owen Gregg

Fieldhouse Pirates alum and Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Owen Gregg (Oakville, Ont.) has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s Minor League Player of the Week.

Canadians in the MinorsKevin GlewJune 9, 2026Comment

Morin signs with Capitales

ABC and Canisius Golden Griffins grad Felix Morin (Quebec, Que.) has signed with the Québec Capitales.

Canadians in the MinorsCBN StaffJune 9, 2026Comment

Crowell belts three homers in Dawgs’ rout of Bombers

Okotoks Dawgs slugger Nash Crowell (Yarmouth, N.S.) belted three home runs to propel his team to a 25-9 win over the Brooks Bombers on Monday.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 9, 2026Comment

Goldeyes win, acquire Hambley, place Hall on IL

The Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Sioux City Explorers 4-3 on Sunday. They also acquired right-hander Dominic Hambley (Victoria, B.C.) from the Kansas City Monarchs and placed infielder/outfielder Adam Hall (London, Ont.) on the injured list.

Canadians in the Minors, Minor leaguesCBN StaffJune 8, 2026Comment

Jays Care invests more than $2.6 million in diamonds across Canada

The Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, is proudly committing more than $2.6 million in infrastructure investments in 2026 to build and refurbish baseball diamonds across Canada.

Sandlots, Toronto Blue JaysCBN StaffJune 8, 2026Comment

Kauffman, Maude shine in Dawgs’ loss to Giants

The Okotoks Dawgs lost 9-6 to the Fort McMurray Giants on Sunday. It was their second consecutive loss to the Giants.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 8, 2026Comment

Multi-hit efforts from Kauffman, Zdunich not enough to lead Dawgs past Giants

The Okotoks Dawgs lost 9-7 to the Fort McMurray Giants at Seaman Stadium on Saturday.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 7, 2026Comment

Beck accepts invite to MLB draft combine

Team Saskatchewan alum and Indiana State Sycamores slugger Carter Beck (Carnduff, Sask.) has accepted an invitation to the Major League Baseball Draft Combine that will take place from June 22 to June 27.

Canadians in CollegeCBN StaffJune 7, 2026Comment

BWDIK: Buxton, Guzman, Hicks, Lopez, O'Neill, Peters, Pop, Quantrill

Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks, Cal Quantrill, Phillippe Aumont, Tristan Peters, Juan Guzman and Zach Pop.

Canadians in the Majors, Major Leagues (MLB)Kevin GlewJune 7, 2026Comment

McFarland: Baseball Canada announces qualifying Prairies squads for Road to Okotoks

They may have preferred to settle their differences on the field, but the final four teams remaining in the Prairie Qualifiers for The Road to Okotoks got what they came for.

Alberta Dugout Stories, Baseball CanadaJoe McFarlandJune 6, 2026Comment

Crowson, Griffin, Sadleir help Dawgs to another lopsided win

The Okotoks Dawgs defeated the Brooks Bombers 10-1 on Friday night at Seaman Stadium.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 6, 2026Comment

Claerhout wins NAIA National Player of the Year

Prairie Baseball Academy grad and Bellevue Bruins slugger Carter Claerhout (Red Deer, Alta.) has been named NAIA National Player of the Year.

Canadians in CollegeCBN StaffJune 5, 2026Comment

Pelletier, Schofield-Sam, Seward propel Goldeyes to win

Canadians Raphael Pelletier (Repentigny, Que.) and TJ Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ont.) combined to drive in seven runs for the Winnipeg Goldeyes in their 14-3 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries at Blue Cross Park on Thursday.

Canadians in the Minors, Minor leaguesCBN StaffJune 5, 2026Comment

Zdunich leads Dawgs to rout of Bombers

The Okotoks Dawgs delivered a powerful offensive performance to beat the Brooks Bombers 17-2 on Thursday.

SandlotsCBN StaffJune 5, 2026Comment

Rappleye: Ken Dryden, HOF goalie, went deep at Cornell as a power-hitting shortstop

We know Ken Dryden as a Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cup titles, but he was also a college baseball star at Cornell. Tim Rappleye has the story.

Canadians in the Majors, Major Leagues (MLB)Bob ElliottJune 4, 2026Comment