Oakland A's outfielder Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.) won MLB's Play of the Year award on Thursday. Earlier in the week, San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) finished sixth in the National League Cy Young Award voting.
Antoine Jean named Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Year
The Canadian Baseball Network (CBN) announced its 2025 Canadian College Player of the Year and its 26th annual All-Canadian College teams on Thursday.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Cal Quantrill, Tyler O’Neill, Kirk McCaskill
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Jim Baba, Josh Naylor, Matt Brash, Michael Soroka and Kirk McCaskill.
Longtime Baseball Canada executive director Jim Baba passes away at 69
Longtime Baseball Canada executive director Jim Baba passed away on Friday at the age of 69. My condolences to his family and the staff at Baseball Canada.
But What Do I Know? . . . Jonah Tong, Rob Zastryzny, Nick Pivetta, Paul Hodgson, Justin Morneau
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Jonah Tong, Nick Pivetta, Rob Zastryzny, Jordan Romano and Paul Hodgson.
Braves claim Quantrill off waivers from Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-hander Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
Kitchener Panthers legend and former Baseball Ontario executive director Bob McKillop passes away at 83
Intercounty Baseball League legend and former Baseball Ontario executive director Bob McKillop died on Saturday at the age of 83.
Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie to be called up by Chicago Cubs
Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) will be called up by the Chicago Cubs to make his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays in today’s afternoon game at Rogers Centre.
August 6, 2013: Andrew Albers tosses 8 1/3 scoreless innings in MLB debut
On this date 12 years ago, left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford Sask.) had one of the most impressive major league debuts ever by a Canadian pitcher.
Canadian Michael Soroka traded to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Canadian right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infield prospect Ronny Cruz and minor league outfielder Christian Franklin.
