Posts in Canadians in the Majors
Elliott: McDonagh surprises in Surprise, becomes newest KC Royal

“Ryan McDonagh’s goal when he boarded a plane from to Phoenix on March 16?

“Improve my stock for this year’s draft,” said McDonagh from Surprise, Ariz. this week.

Well, McDonagh won’t hear his name called on July 13 -- unless it is over a loudspeaker as the P.A. announcer says:

“Now pitching for youuuuur Surprise Royals ... No. 63 ... Ryan McDonagh.”

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Betts: Kiermaier, Varsho … Brown? Canuck impressing Blue Jays with Gold Glove defence

Ontario Blue Jays alum and Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) was recently presented with a minor league Gold Glove Award for his defensive prowess. He also been selected to play for the Blue Jays squad in their Spring Breakout Game. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts caught up with Brown at the Blue Jays’ minor league complex in Dunedin.

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Glew: Baseball lifer McKay heads into 55th season in pro baseball

Arizona Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay is the definition of a baseball lifer. The 2025 season will represent his 55th consecutive campaign in pro baseball and his 41st as a big-league coach. That’s the longest streak among active major league coaches. Longtime Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli recently shared his tribute to McKay which includes some jaw-dropping stats about McKay’s career.

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