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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Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Dante Nori (Toronto, Ont.) went 0-for-3 in the Spring Breakout Game on Friday, but he impressed Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich with his grit at the plate. Nori batted second for the team of Phillies’ prospects and saw 24 pitches in three at bats.
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After an impressive 2024 campaign, right-hander Matt Duffy (Burlington, Ont.) will have to watch from the sidelines in 2025. News broke in late February that the Great Lake Canadians and Fieldhouse Pirates alum had fully torn his UCL during Boston Red Sox spring training at Fort Myers, Fla. He underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
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Toronto Mets right-hander Sam McKay (Ottawa, Ont.) has committed to Canisius.
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Mississauga North Tigers and FieldHouse Pirates alum Francesco Barbieri (Brampton, Ont.) is preparing for his first full season in the Washingtion Nationals organization. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the 24-year-old outfielder.
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Longtime big league left-hander Érik Bédard (Navan, Ont.) has been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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“Sena Catterall is no stranger to the bright lights and pressures that come with playing competitive sports at a high level.
A two-sport athlete, Catterall (Pierrefonds, Que.) thrives in the big moments, and it’s one of the reasons that Baseball Canada deemed her the Women’s National Team MVP for 2024. “
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“Left-hander Sean Duncan is no stranger to the bright lights.
The 16-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C. has been playing all over the country this past year and even took his talents down to the Dominican Republic with the Junior National Team in October.
However, on Saturday at the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, Duncan was under the bright lights once again but on a different stage. The Langley Blaze product received the prestigious Russell Martin Award (Junior National Team MVP) at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet and Fundraiser, with the former Jays catcher in attendance to hand out the hardware.”
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After making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers last year, Butler Prospects and Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was honoured at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet with a Special Recognition Award. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Black prior to the banquet on Saturday.
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Women’s National Team shortstop Mia Valcke (St. Marys, Ont.) received the Ashley Stephenson Award at Baseball Canada’s National Teams Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to her before the ceremony.
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INF/OF Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) signed with the New York Mets in early December. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to the slugger about his decision to head to the Big Apple.
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“One of the top-ranked high school Canadian arms has found a home for next year.
Right-hander Keegan Russell (Whitby, Ont.), one of the last remaining uncommitted players graduating next spring on the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2025 draft list, will be taking his talents to West Virginia University under head coach Steve Sabins.
A product of the Toronto Mets program, Russell had his fair share of offers and interest from programs across the United States but decided to commit to the Mountaineers last week. “
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“Stepping onto the mound at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, left-hander Erik Sabrowski doesn’t remember much from the moment that made him a Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Guardians.
“Nothing can prepare you for the rush of jogging to the mound from a big league bullpen,” said Sabrowski, speaking to the Canadian Baseball Network. “I don’t remember much from what Vogt or Bo (Naylor) said to me in the moment but after I went through my warm-up pitches, I looked towards second base and saw Bobby Witt Jr. and stared down (Yuli) Gurriel in the batter’s box and just started to get to work.”
It’s a moment many baseball players dream of but only few get to experience. For Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.), it was a moment that was years in the making. “
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a deeper look at Gold Glove Award winning infielder Andres Giménez who the Toronto Blue Jays recently acquired from the Cleveland Guardians.
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Former big-league closer Fernando Rodney, owner of 227 saves, will bring his arm — and arrows — to the IBL’s Hamilton Cardinals next season.
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Canadian 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.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich writes that Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith deserved more attention in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at the Canadian free agents this offseason and predicts where they may land.
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The 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.
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“Heading into the 2024 season, Sam Shaw was excited for the opportunity that lay ahead.
Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 MLB draft, Shaw had a cup of coffee in Rookie League ball in 2023 before gearing up for his first full professional season.
“I didn’t really know what to expect heading into the season,” said Shaw, speaking to the Canadian Baseball Network. “I had talked to some other guys around the clubhouse early into the offseason but I went into this past season looking to get a gauge of what was expected and I think the few games I got into during the 2023 season helped set the tone for what was lying ahead this year.”
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