Elliott: What were you doing at age 19? Bratt was facing Team USA
At 19, left-hander Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) became the youngest player ever to pitch for Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Monday night. He started against a powerful U.S. squad that featured big league MVPs Mookie Betts, Mike Trout and Paul Goldschmidt as their first three hitters. Things didn’t go well for Bratt in Canada’s 12-1 loss, but after the game, the young lefty was offered words of encouragement by many, including Trout. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares his game story from Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Elliott: Not pretty, but better than first game in 2017 -- Freeman
“The reason for expanding the World Baseball Classic from 16 to 20 teams was to popularize the game around the world. Added to the fifth WBC were Czech Republic, Nicaragua, Panama and Great Britain.
Team Canada went to 1-0 at this edition Sunday afternoon with a 18-8 win over Great Britain in front of 11,555 fans at Chase Field. The game was called in the bottom of the seventh due to the WBC run-elimination rule (mercy rule) as the teams set a record for runs scored. Still it took three hours and 38 minutes.”
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Elliott: Rowdy Tellez was there for Axford when he needed it
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares how former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez helped resilient Canadian right-hander John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) through one of his worst baseball moments.
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Elliott: Farmer Phil Aumont back in shape, Canucks lose on error
“Superhero” Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) pitched a scoreless inning for Canada in their 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game on Thursday. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott caught up with Aumont, who broke a bone in his back in January, but still managed to be ready for the tournament.
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Elliott: Young and younger impress, but Canada sloppy in first exhibition test
Toronto Mets alum Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) and Okanagan Athletics grad Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) were standouts for Canada in their 11-7 exhibition game loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in preparation for the World Baseball Classic.
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Elliott: No mistakes Whitt says -- Quantrill starts against Great Britain
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott talks to Canadian manager Ernie Whitt about the skipper’s decision to start ace Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) in the first game of the World Baseball Classic against Great Britain.
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Seabrooke re-signs with Goldeyes
Left-hander Travis Seabrooke (Peterborough, Ont.) has re-signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
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Canucks on the move: Brigden, Clarke, Leblanc, Peters, Smith, Taylor
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks from the month of February.
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Ottawa Titans re-sign Dadson
The Ottawa Titans have re-signed infielder Brendon Dadson (Bowmanville, Ont.).
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Wright returns to Ottawa Titans
Infielder Taylor Wright (North Vancouver, B.C.) has returned to the Ottawa Titans after spending much of 2022 with the Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors.
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Steed promoted to High-A Rome Braves, Saunders returns to Braves
Mike Steed (Burlington, Ont.) has been promoted to be the pitching coach of the High-A Rome Braves. Meanwhile, Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.) will return to the Atlanta Braves’ organization as minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator.
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Farelli, WBC dual status Canucks: Cienfuegos, Guerrero, Hardy, Lopez, Palmegiani , Webb
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli looks at the dual-status players in the World Baseball Classic that have Canadian links.
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Goldeyes re-sign Bourassa
Vauxhall Academy Jets alum Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) has re-signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
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Vancouver Canadians unveil 2023 coaching staff
The Vancouver Canadians have unveiled their 2023 coaching staff, which includes National Women’s Team great Ashley Stephenson (Mississauga, Ont.).
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Julien, Naylor lead Canuck post-season award winners
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the 2022 awards won by Canadian players.
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McFarland: Vauxhall grads Macko, Palmegiani reunited in Jays' organization
Vauxhall Academy Jets grads Adam Macko (Stony Plain, Alta.) and Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, B.C.) have been reunited in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization. Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, recently caught up with the two Canadians.
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Cade Smith among Guardians' eight non-roster invitees to MLB camp
Abbotsford Cardinals and Junior National Team alum Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.) is one of eight non-roster players that have been invited to Cleveland Guardians’ big league camp this spring.
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Farelli, January Canuck moves: LeBlanc, MacKinnon, Platts, Stephenson, Myers, Young
Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated and independent pro ranks for the month of January.
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BWDIK: Jenkins, Key, Leblanc, McAffer, Naylor, O'Neill
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Tyler O’Neill, Fergie Jenkins, Charles Leblanc, Bo Naylor, Will McAffer and Jimmy Key.
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McAffer signs with the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have purchased the contract of right-hander Will McAffer (North Vancouver, B.C.) from the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
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