The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar to a minor league contract. The deal is pending a physical.
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Toronto Blue Jays legendary left-hander Jimmy Key was elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on February 6.
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Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions ace Brock Dykxhoorn (Goderich, Ont.) has won the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2023 Claude Pelletier Award, as the top Canuck pitcher in the independent or foreign pro ranks.
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“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.”
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After an outstanding season with the Wabash Valley Warriors in 2023 that earned him CBN All-Canadian College First Team honours, ABC alum L.P. Langevin (Quebec, Que.) has joined the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and is ready to do battle with NCAA Div. 1 hitters. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the young right-hander.
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“If you look across Canada, you will see a wide array of teams from coast to coast — from travel ball teams such as the Ontario Blue Jays out to the prairies, where the Medicine Hat Mavericks suit up in the Western Canadian Baseball League.
For Cheltenham, Ont. product Kyle MacKinnon, these teams were just some of the organizations that were stepping stones for his newest opportunity. He was recently named the assistant hitting coach of the Columbia Fireflies, the single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.”
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After 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.
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National 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.
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The uniform worn by Davis Schneider in his record-breaking debut weekend with the Toronto Blue Jays has been donated to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ont. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich has the story.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich offers three teams that free agent left-hander James Paxton (Ladner, B.C.) would be a good fit with.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich highlights some milestones that Canadian major leaguers could reach in 2024.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich highlights four underrated Toronto Blue Jays’ prospects to watch in 2024.
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Okotoks Dawgs Academy alum Justin King (Lloydminster, Alta.) is hoping to continue his ascent up the Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league ranks in 2024. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the young left-hander.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at whether the Toronto Blue Jays should look to acquire St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, B.C.) this offseason.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich shares a list of the former Toronto Blue Jays that are up for National Baseball Hall of Fame consideration this winter.
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After missing most of the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Abbotsford Cardinals alum Carter Loewen (Abbotsford, B.C.) enjoyed a healthy and effective 2023 campaign, reaching High-A and setting a number of career-bests. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the 25-year-old right-hander.
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“For now, it appears as if it is the end of an era in Cincinnati.
The Reds declined Joey Votto’s 2024 club option on Saturday, making the Etobicoke, Ont., native a free agent for the first time in his career. With the Reds boasting a talented prospect pool and the lefty-batter struggling to produce over the past couple of seasons while battling various injuries, the writing was on the wall for his $20-million US club option. He will receive a $7-million buyout.”
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San Diego Padres pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, Sask.) underwent Tommy John surgery in August, but he is hoping to return to game action before the end of the 2024 season. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently caught up with the Vauxhall Academy grad to talk about his recovery and his plans for the future.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at the five Vauxhall Academy grads from their 2017 squad that are now enjoying professional careers.
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Two Canadians - infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Jordan Balazovic - made their major league debuts with the Minnesota Twins this season. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at how they performed.
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