“He developed it. He supported it. He helped it flourish.
And in October, Michel Laplante said goodbye to his Quebec Capitales, an organization that has been near and dear to the 54-year-old for 25 years.
Who the Capitales are - the winning culture, the sense of family the organization embodies, the relaxed atmosphere. That’s largely been created by LaPlante, who has been front and center with the Capitales since he was 29-years-old.”
Read More“Tristan Peters is used to taking the plunge.
The outfielder made a name for himself with the Triple-A Durham Bulls by making spectacular diving catches in the International League.
He’s also been known to jump at the opportunities he’s been presented with during his baseball career.
It’s that mindset that has him hopping on a plane for South America to take part in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this winter.”
Read MoreVauxhall Academy and London Majors alum Kaiden Cardoso (Abbotsford, B.C.) has signed his first professional contract with the Ottawa Titans.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Justin Gideon (Pickering, Ont.), whose outstanding season with the independent Frontier League’s Quebec Capitales earned him CBN’s Murray Zuk Award, as the top offensive player in the unaffiliated ranks.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with right-hander James Bradwell (Gibsons, B.C.), whose outstanding season with the Quebec Capitales in 2024, earned him CBN’s Claude Pelletier Award, as top pitcher in the unaffiliated ranks.
Read MoreKevin Glew recently caught up with left-hander Matt Wilkinson (White Rock, B.C.), whose dominant performance in the Cleveland Guardians’ organization earned him the Canadian Baseball Network’s Wayne Norton Award, as the top Canadian Minor League Pitcher (affiliated ranks).
Read MoreLegendary Canadian scout Walt Burrows picks the all-time All-Canadian College team to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CBN’s All-Canadian Team.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some mid-week notes about Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Owen Caissie and Rob Thomson.
Read MoreGreat Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) has been added to the Kansas City Royals’ 40-man roster.
Read MoreFieldhouse Pirates and Junior National Team alum Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been added to the Chicago Cubs’ 40-man roster.
Read MoreThe Canadian Baseball Network has announced its 2024 minor league award winners.
Read MoreWith so many Canadians enjoying outstanding seasons in 2024, it will be a close competition for this year's Tip O’Neill Award.
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves have signed infielder Charles Leblanc (Laval, Que.) to a minor league contract.
Read MoreThe Ottawa Titans have exercised their 2025 contract options on catcher Victor Cerny (Winnipeg, Man.) and utility player Taylor Wright (North Vancouver, B.C.).
Read MorePrairie Baseball Academy alum Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) has agreed to return to the Winnipeg Goldeyes for a fifth season.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew provides some early week Canadian baseball notes about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Tyler O’Neill, Rob Zastryzny and Dasan Brown.
Read MoreThe Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame hat worn by Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich has proven to be a great conversation starter for him in his many baseball adventures.
Read MoreLeft-hander Miguel Cienfuegos (Laval, Que.) is set to join the Caribes de Anzoátegui of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
Read More"It makes sense that a guy named “Tugboat” would have a lot of ‘ships.
Championships, that is.
Matt Wilkinson – a lefty pitcher from Ladner, British Columbia who trained at Dawgs Academy in Okotoks – has now won championship titles in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL), the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and as a professional in the Midwest League."
Read MoreGreat Lake Canadians and Ontario Blue Jays alum Noah Skirrow (Stoney Creek, Ont.) was named the Canadian Baseball Network's Player of the Week for the week of September 9 to September 15 after he threw six scoreless innings in his final start of the year for the Philadelphia Phillies' double-A Reading Fightin' Phils.
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