Canada will open play at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) IX Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals against Mexico on July 28 at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, Ont., before taking on Japan, USA, Venezuela and Chinese Taipei in the event that is set to take place from July 28 to August 3.
Read MoreOn the international stage, no one has represented Canadian baseball more than Rod Heisler. The left-handed hurler from Moose Jaw, Sask., made a record 14 appearances in international competitions for Canada, dating back to his first Amateur World Series in 1978. For his efforts, Heisler was elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Read More“Sitting in a golf cart fielding questions from numerous journalists via a conference call, newly elected Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Russell Martin was in good spirits as he reflected on his career.
He answered questions about all aspects of his playing career, from competing in youth baseball in Montreal to catching Greg Maddux in his early days with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The four-time major league All-Star even discussed his post-career coaching aspirations.
“I have loved my experiences with the coaching at the recent World Baseball Classic and with the Blue Jays, although I haven’t coached too much since my playing days,” reflected Martin from his cart. “I have three little girls at home that need their dad but once they get older, I definitely can see myself getting into coaching more.”
Read More“Her impact on Canada every time she took the field was so profound, one Ashley Stephenson gracing the lineup card wasn’t enough.
A roster full of Stephenson’s — that’s what you hoped for, said former longtime Women’s National Team Manager Andre Lachance. Her competitiveness, reliability, and passion x9. (Or 20.)
“She was the type of player that you wish you had 20 of them on your team,” said Lachance, who managed the Women’s National team for 15 years.”
Read More“I like to think that I was always going to be someone who really tries to push boundaries and tries to make things happen in whatever I want to do,” Women’s National Team great and Vancouver Canadians coach Ashley Stephenson (Mississauga, Ont.) recently told Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge. “I don’t want to be mediocre at things, I want to be exceptional at things. And sometimes to do that you’ve got to take scary steps.”
Read More“The 2026 World Baseball Classic can’t come fast enough for Ernie Whitt.
The Baseball Canada manager believes his team is on the cusp of getting into the championship bracket of the tournament if all of the stars align – literally.”
Read MoreOn Saturday night, national team alum and former big league slugger Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.) became the 12th member of Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence. Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew caught up with Saunders earlier on Saturday.
Read MoreNational Team alum and former big league closer John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) jokingly took credit for the success of the young Canadian players on the national team at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night. It was all for fun then, but with all that he has done for Canadian baseball, his statement wasn’t too far off the mark. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Axford to talk about the ex-closer’s career and his Shohei Ohtani tweet that went viral.
Read MoreAfter an outstanding performance batting leadoff for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, followed by a standout rookie big league campaign with the Minnesota Twins, Edouard Julien (Quebec, Que.) received a Special Recognition Award from Baseball Canada at their annual Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich caught up with Julien on Saturday.
Read MoreSportsnet’s Shi Davidi was presented with Baseball Canada’s Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award on Saturday.
Read MoreNational team alum Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) was honoured with the Larry J. Pearson Alumni Award at Baseball Canada’s National Teams Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich caught up with Quantrill prior to the banquet to talk about his career and his new role as a starter with the Colorado Rockies.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column is devoted to the award winners at Baseball Canada’s annual Awards Banquet & Fundraiser.
Read MoreNational team alum and former big league outfielder Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.) will be inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence on Saturday. Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares 10 things you might not know about Saunders.
Read MoreBaseball Canada has announced the participants in its Women in Coaching Program, an initiative that works towards fostering a more inclusive environment for female coaches in the world of baseball.
Read MoreCanada finished 2023 seventh in the Women’s WBSC/KONAMI World Rankings for Baseball, Softball and Baseball5. The men are ranked 16th.
Read MoreSportsnet’s Shi Davidi has been named the winner of Baseball Canada’s Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award.
Read MoreOntario Blue Jays and Junior National Team alum Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2023 Tip O’Neill Award, as top Canadian player.
Read MoreNational Team alum and former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.) will become the 12th inductee onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence. He will be officially honoured at Baseball Canada’s annual awards banquet, which is set to take place on January 13.
Read MoreBaseball Canada has selected 42 players to participate in their Women’s National Team Winter Meetings that will take place virtually over the coming months.
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