Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Cal Quantrill, Bo Naylor, Josh Naylor, James Paxton, Matt Brash, John Olerud and Jason Bay.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some updates on Jordan Balazovic, Andy Yerzy, Eric Cerantola, Jonah Weisner and Steve Charles.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Bo Naylor, Jordan Romano, Joey Votto, Edouard Julien and Jeff Heath.
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Left-hander Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to start against the Chicago Cubs.
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On this date 30 years ago, Kevin Reimer (Enderby, B.C.) became the first Canadian to have six hits in a major league game since 1900.
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ABC and Junior National Team alum Edouard Julien (Levis, Que.) drove in both runs for the Minnesota Twins in their 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at Target Field.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Matt Brash, Edouard Julien, Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto and Bo Bichette.
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Bob Elliott writes that the Naylor brothers - Josh, Bo and Myles - own three of the top six MLB draft signing bonuses paid to Canucks.
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Cincinnati Reds slugger Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) is closing in on more of Maple Ridge, B.C. native Larry Walker’s all-time major league records.
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All it took was Oakland A’s scout Matt Higginson convincing his bosses on the talents and pedigree of Myles Naylor.
And when Oakland selected Ontario Blue Jays 3B Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) 39th overall in the July draft, the signing by Higginson (Grimsby, Ont.) vaulted Oakland from 19th in overall TSCT (Team Spending on Canadian Teams) to a solid 10th.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians from the affiliated minor league and independent ranks from the past week.
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Former Cambridge Terriers right-hander Peter Rywak shares his memories of the Terriers’ Intercounty Baseball League title that the team secured 40 years ago. Unfortunately, it would also be the team’s final season.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at the five Canadians he believes are most likely next in line to make their MLB debuts.
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There may not be a better feeling in the world than hearing your name called on draft day. For Junior National Team alum Jérémy Pilon (Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Que), it’s an experience he’s had twice. Last year, he was selected in the 18th round by the Toronto Blue Jays but opted not to sign. This year, he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round and signed with the club and has since started his pro career in the Florida Complex League.
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Former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander and Vancouver native Scott Richmond reflects on his time playing with Jose Bautista and Scott Rolen.
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The Ontario Blue Jays have had five big leaguers in 2023, which Bob Elliott believes might be the most from a Canadian elite program at one time.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Josh Naylor, Joey Votto, Edouard Julien, James Paxton, Matt Brash and Tony Gwynn.
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The Cleveland Guardians have placed first baseman Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.
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“Pier-Olivier Boucher is a late bloomer.
That’s how Lance Rhodes, his former coach at Southern Illinois University, describes the Quebec-born outfielder who was selected in the 10th round of this year’s MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves.
And the description seems apt when you consider that Boucher didn’t start playing baseball until he was 12, didn’t make his first elite competitive team until he was 16 and didn’t have a single offer to play college ball after high school.
None of this, however, deterred Boucher from pursuing his dream of playing professional baseball.”
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses the Naylors, Jordan Romano, Edouard Julien, Joey Votto, Scott Richmond and Scott Diamond.
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