Bob Elliott reminisces about the first time he discovered Freddie Freeman, as well as when he learned that Freeman’s parents were Canadian.
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Joe McFarland, of Saskatchewan Dugout Stories, recently caught up with Canadian baseball legend and Houston Astros Hall of Famer Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.). Puhl talked about his playing career which began in Saskatchewan and ended after parts of 15 seasons in the majors.
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“One of MLB’s most dominant relievers this season started each game the same as he did as when he was in middle school.
It was a part of Cade Smith’s routine prior to signing with the Cleveland Guardians, before he had a 2024 rookie season where he shut down the opposing team consistently with a 1.91 ERA.
On car rides to the field with his dad, Tim Smith, as a youngster, and after, when Smith started driving himself, before he left their home in British Columbia. And now, separated by a border, it comes through text.
Sometimes, he plays coach dad, the older Smith said, with a “Pitch like you can,” to his son, but always, it’s “Honour God with your effort, attitude and ability.”
No matter what stadium Smith is warming up at that afternoon or evening, every outing before he takes the field, he reads that text from his dad.”
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Neither the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers will have a player born in Canada on their World Series roster.
But here is a look at some of the Canadian content within their organizations.
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With the New York Yankees set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 120th World Series, now is as good a time as any to attempt to shine the spotlight on George Selkirk, Canada’s forgotten Mr. October.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” article discusses Josh and Bo Naylor, Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, Devon White and Carlos Delgado.
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Canadian infielder Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) elected to become a free agent on Tuesday after he batted .240 with six home runs in 94 games with the Oakland A’s in 2024.
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With four Canadians on their roster, the 2024 Cleveland Guardians are the most Canadian team in MLB post-season history.
But which of the other three teams remaining has the most Canadian content?
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew researched this question and offers an answer.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, Terry Francona, Rob Thomson, Andrew Albers and Tom Henke.
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And then there were eight.
Of the eight teams left in this year's MLB postseason, which one is the most Canadian?
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew researched this question and offers an answer.
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Three former major leaguers, a scout with three World Series rings, and a long-time sandlot administrator form the Ontario Baseball Association’s 2024 Hall of Fame Class. The five newcomers bring the honoured number of women and men to 36, plus five teams.
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With the Toronto Blue Jays on the sidelines, who is Canada's team in this year's major league post-season? Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew researched this question and offers an answer.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.), Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.), Tyler O'Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) and Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) are among the nominees for the 2024 All-MLB Team, which fans can vote for.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned reliever Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) to their Spring Training Complex in Dunedin, Fla.
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The Chicago White Sox have activated right-hander Michael Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) from the injured list.
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What MLB teams have paid out the most in signing bonuses to Canadian draft picks over the years? Bob Elliott has the answer in this article.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew's "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Jordan Romano, Josh Naylor, Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, Edouard Julien and Fergie Jenkins.
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With Bo Naylor’s 11th home run of the season for the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, he and his brother, Josh, now have a combined 39 major league home runs in 2024.
That ranks them 12th all-time among combined homers hit by brothers on the same team in the same season.
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The Cleveland Guardians have called up left-hander Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) from the triple-A Columbus Clippers.
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The Okotoks Dawgs have added former big league slugger Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) to their Academy coaching staff.
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