Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) will replace first baseman/catcher Andy Yerzy on Canada's World Baseball Classic roster.
Dasan Brown to replace Andy Yerzy on Canada World Baseball Classic roster
Canada World Baseball Classic Preview – Outfielders
My latest Canada World Baseball Classic preview takes a look at the Canadian outfielders that will play in the tournament.
Canada World Baseball Classic Preview – Infielders
In his second Canada World Baseball Classic preview, Kevin Glew looks at the infielders on the squad.
Pivetta withdraws from World Baseball Classic, replaced by Onyshko
Nick Pivetta withdraws from World Baseball Classic. The Victoria, B.C. native will be replaced by lefty Ben Onyshko (Winnipeg, Man.).
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.
Tyler O’Neill confirms he will play for Canada in World Baseball Classic
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) confirmed on Monday that he plans to play for Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
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.
Former Expo Nate Colbert passes away at 76
January 10, 2023 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Nate Colbert, a former Montreal Expo and three-time National League All-Star, passed away on January 5 at the age of 76. The San Diego Padres, whom Colbert enjoyed his most success with, shared the news of his death on social media on Thursday night. Colbert died... Continue Reading →
New national education program to teach youth about Fergie Jenkins
Photo: Canada's Sports Hall of Fame December 13, 2022 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame News Release Calgary, Alta. – Youth across Canada will be provided the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the journey of one of this nation’s most prolific athletes in the sport of baseball,... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Fergie Jenkins, Dalton Pompey, Don Mattingly
December 11, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Cleveland Guardians slugger Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) is giving back to his hometown this December. Naylor and his youth travel team are supporting the Shoe Box Project, which fills shoeboxes with gifts for women in emergency shelters and temporary... Continue Reading →