Neufeld: A look into New Blue's fairytale finish at 2026 Canadian Futures Showcase
“From the first pitch, Team New Blue knew they were working with something special.
“I think our team is going to be really solid […] everybody’s worked hard, everybody’s kind, and we all really get along” said shortstop Will Henzi (Victoria, B.C.) following a 5-0 shutout win over Team Red to kick off the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.
The team’s perfect round-robin record (4-0) took them to showcase final on Sunday, where their fairytale run came to a close with the lifting of the championship trophy thanks to a 6-1 win over Team Royal. “
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Ottawa Titans to take on Evansville Otters in Frontier League finals
The Ottawa Titans will take on the Evansville Otters in the 2026 Frontier League finals.
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Shushkewich: Five Canadians headed to Arizona Fall League
Five Canadians have been selected to play in the Arizona Fall League.
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Rangers place Quantrill on 15-day injured list
The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain.
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McFarland: Liske’s two-homer game not his first
“Dayne Liske couldn’t believe what just transpired and even his Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase teammates were wide-eyed.
With his Team Royal down 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Drayton Valley native parked an offering from Team Navy’s Larson Accardo over the right field fence for a game-tying solo home run.
An inning later, Liske hit almost the same spot for a two-run shot in what turned into a 10-5 victory.”
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Oswal-Monteiro and Quattrocchi: Liske named Futures Showcase MVP
Sylvan Lake Gulls Prep infielder Dayne Liske (Drayton Valley, Alta.) collected five hits - including two home runs - for Team Royal during this year’s Canadian Futures Showcase. For his efforts, he was named the 2026 Canadian Futures Showcase Tournament MVP.
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Fuladi: New Blue caps off perfect tournament with dominant championship victory
Team New Blue were crowned champions of the 2026 Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase on Sunday afternoon.
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Byard: Jacob wins Canadian Futures Showcase Home Run Derby
Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team slugger Jalen Jacob (Maple, Ont.) stole the show in the Canadian Futures Showcase 2026 Home Run Derby on Sunday, winning it in walk-off fashion.
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Glew - BWDIK: Bay, Clapp, Halladay, Lopez, Quantrill, Smith, Upshaw, Young
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” article discusses Jared Young, Cal Quantrill, Otto Lopez, Jason Bay, Stubby Clapp, Roy Halladay, Cade Smith and Willie Upshaw.
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McFarland: Young Carriere settles in as savvy veteran at Canadian Futures Showcase
“It became clear early on who the large contingent of fans sitting in Section 8 at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium were cheering for Saturday afternoon.
As the public address announcer said Jake Carriere’s name, the couple dozen friends and family cheered loudly hoping to see some magic from the rising star.
And the Abbotsford, B.C. native delivered with two hits, two runs, two walks, a run batted in and a stolen base as his Team Navy fell 10-9 to Team Grey at the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.”
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Salisbury: Lepine, Nolet help Team Red to big win over Team Grey
The final round-robin game of the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase on Saturday saw Team Red strike early and often in an 11-3 win over Team Grey.
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Peckham: MacDonald, Zweep lead Team New Blue to win over Team Black
Team New Blue remains undefeated in the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase as they took down Team Black 9-5 Saturday evening.
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Bereskin: Ellis, McGrath, Stillo help Team Grey to 10-9 win over Team Navy
A fierce offensive game took place between Team Grey and Team Navy during Day 3 of the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase. Team Grey was able to hold on for a narrow 10-9 win.
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McFarland: Trask making Nova Scotia proud at Canadian Futures Showcase
“Stepping onto the mound at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Park in Vancouver, Jake Trask had two things on his mind.
Throw strikes and do it for his home province.
The New Minas, Nova Scotia native proceeded to make his competition uncomfortable in the batter’s box on Friday night at the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.”
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Neufeld: Dewey, Peters, Sproule, Stanley propel Team Black to 3-2 win over Team Red
Fresh off a late-night victory on Friday, Team Black kept their momentum going early Saturday afternoon with a 3-2 victory over Team Red at the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.
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Liske belts two homers to lead Royal to win over Navy
Sylvan Lake Gulls Prep infielder Dayne Liske (Drayton Valley, Alta.) belted two home runs for Team Royal to lead them to a 10-5 win over Team Navy at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Saturday morning.
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McFarland: New dad Albers teaching resilience at Futures Showcase
“Andrew Albers is embracing the new roles he has in his life.
After a decorated 14-year professional playing career, including five big league seasons, he is now coaching at Going Yard Academy in Saskatoon and teaching online courses.
But nothing lights up his eyes quite like talking about his favourite roster spot: dad.”
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McFarland: Nikkel opening eyes with power and all-around game at Canadian Futures Showcase
“The old saying goes that you have to be lucky to be good and good to be lucky.
Luck really didn’t have anything to do with the first home run hit during game play at the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase, which came off the bat of Vauxhall Academy product Hudson Nikkel.
The Manitoba native’s sixth-inning blast served as an insurance marker in Team New Blue’s 3-1 win over Team Grey to start Friday’s action at the annual event, being held this year at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver.”
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Ottawa Titans advance to Frontier League Championship Series
In front of a Frontier League playoff record crowd of 7,912, the Ottawa Titans edged the New York Boulders 3-2 on Friday night to sweep the series and advance to the League Championship Series for the first time in franchise history.
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Neufeld: Markwood shines, Team Black beats Team Grey without registering a hit
Fieldhouse Pirates and Team Black right-hander Peyton Markwood (Puslinch, Ont.) struck out the side in both innings he pitched at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Friday night to help his squad to a 4-1 win over Team Grey. Team Black managed to win the game without registering a hit.
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