“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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A scholarship fund has been set aside through donations in memory of Brennan Luffman (Weyburn, Sask.) who was a prominent left-handed pitcher and outfielder with Team Saskatchewan from 2003 to 2005.
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Calgary District 8 Baseball will host the 2025 Senior League Canadian Baseball Championship at Webber Athletic Park from July 13 to 20. This tournament will see the top 14- to 16-year-old Little League baseball players in Canada compete for the honour of representing Canada at the Senior League World Series in Easley, S.C.
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s Toronto Maple Leafs have named Dustin Richardson as their general manager.
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Ontario Royals alum Braeden Biggar (Georgetown, Ont.) has rebounded from a dreadful grade 10 tryout at Christ the King High School to become a successful college player for the Dordt University Defenders. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with him.
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed RHP Aiden Taggart (Grimsby, Ont.) while he was on the FieldHouse Pirates’ spring trip. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke to the young right-hander about signing his first pro contract.
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have signed left-hander Niall Windeler (Toronto, Ont.).
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The Ontario Blue Jays and ABC are tied for the most players from a Canadian organization on this year’s Rawlings PG Regional Pre-season All-Americans list.
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s Brantford Red Sox have re-signed 1B/DH Nick Burdett (Brantford, Ont.).
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have re-signed right-hander Kyle Thomas (Mississauga, Ont.).
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Terriers alum Evan Elliott (Toronto, Ont.) has signed with the Intercounty Baseball League’s Kitchener Panthers.
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Before Canadian sandlot teams headed south for March break -- to strut their stuff in front of recruiters and pro scouts -- they continued their indoor winter workouts. Bob Elliott summarizes what players showed well at their winter workouts in front of scouts.
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Well-known Pembroke, Ont., sports personality and author Jamie Bramburger died suddenly on March 11. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares his tribute to Bramburger.
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have re-signed outfielder Ethan Hammond (Oakville, Ont.).
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Fieldhouse Pirates infielder Robert Omidi (Mississauga, Ont.) enjoyed a breakout year in 2024. He starred at the Canadian Futures Showcase. He made his Junior National Team debut. And in October, he committed to the University of Kentucky. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Omidi.
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors have signed outfielder Kenneth Sugi (North Vancouver, B.C.).
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The Ontario Baseball Association has announced the host cities selected for the next three years of national qualifier tournaments.
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“The Western Canadian Baseball League is returning to its roots this summer.
With the inaugural Rural Roots Baseball Classic, the WCBL will pay homage to its history and championship spirit.
The highlight of the weekend will be a regular-season game between the Lethbridge Bulls and Sylvan Lake Gulls at Doug Lehman Field in Oyen, Alberta. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.”
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“When Corson Scobie (Renfrew, Ont.) was enrolled in T-Ball by his parents Lindsay and Jeremy, he hated it -- to their surprise.
A few years later, he wanted to get back into baseball again and he's been loving it ever since.
While many kids were watching cartoons, this lad from the Upper Ottawa Valley town of Renfrew grew up more attuned to watching baseball highlights on TSN Sports Centre -- on repeat.
As he gets older and older, he's thinking of professional baseball and the majors. First things first, though, he wants to get playing for a U.S. university or college.”
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor Patrick Kennedy pays tribute to former NHLer and Kingstonian Dick Cherry who passed away on March 6 at the age of 88.
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