A nine-run first inning propelled the U.S. to a 12-1 win over Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Monday night at Chase Field.
U.S. scores nine in the first to beat Canada at WBC
Canada World Baseball Classic Preview – News and Notes, Left-Handed Relievers
Another Canada World Baseball Classic preview. This one looks at the left-handed relievers on the Canadian squad. It also examines the probable starting rotation and starting position players.
But What Do I Know? . . . Canada’s WBC roster, Adam Stern, Fergie Jenkins, Jackie Robinson
My weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Canada's World Baseball Classic lineup, Adam Stern, Fergie Jenkins and Gary Carter.
Baseball Canada announces roster for World Baseball Classic
Baseball Canada has unveiled its 30-man roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
But What Do I Know? . . . Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Abraham Toro, Roy Halladay, Rusty Staub
My weekly Canadian baseball news column discusses Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Abraham Toro, Roy Halladay and Rusty Staub.
Loewen attempting comeback to play in World Baseball Classic, don’t bet against him
Junior National Team alum and former big league left-hander Adam Loewen (Surrey, B.C.) will attempt a comeback to play for Canada at the World Baseball Classic. The 38-year-old left-hander hasn’t thrown a pitch or hit in an international competition for Canada since 2019, but given his track record, no one should bet against him.
But What Do I Know? . . . Baseball Canada National Teams Banquet Edition
Kevin Glew's weekly Canadian baseball news column shares some highlights from Baseball Canada's 2023 National Teams Awards Banquet & Fundraiser.
But What Do I Know? . . . Wayne Norton, George Bell, Adam Loewen, Tim Raines
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · The most heartwarming moment of the 2018 MLB Draft for me came when the Seattle Mariners dedicated their final pick to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Wayne Norton (Port Moody, B.C.), who was a longtime scout with the club who passed in away... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jeff Francis, Tom Goffena, Pedro Martinez, John Ogiltree
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · The 2018 MLB Draft starts tomorrow with the first and second rounds. As a Canadian baseball junkie whenever the draft approaches, I always think of the 2002 Baseball America draft preview issue (pictured above) that featured Canadian left-handers Adam Loewen (Surrey, B.C.) and Jeff... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Pedro Martinez, Bill Humber, Adam Loewen
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Congratulations to Montreal Expos superstar Pedro Martinez, long-time standout Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lloyd Moseby and Canada’s premier baseball historian Bill Humber who will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 16 in St. Marys, Ont. The Canadian ball hall... Continue Reading →