Okotoks Dawgs’ founding and managing director, John Ircandia, has been ranked as Canada’s 13th Most Influential Person in Baseball by the Canadian Baseball Network.

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Hamilton Cardinals have signed infielder Nicolas Velocci (Newmarket, Ont.).

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Welland Jackfish have re-signed infielder Ethan Hunt (Kingston, Ont.).

Former Team Saskatchewan right-hander Dan Kasperski passed away on January 9.

Former Baseball Alberta executive director Phyllis Pannebaker passed away on January 13 at the age of 88.

We blame Kevin Costner and his line from Field of Dreams where he asks, “Hey dad ... want to have a catch?” Too often we make the game about fathers and sons. That’s true, but it is also about mothers and sons. So, in our ever-expanding coverage, we now will feature a regular blog by an experienced baseball-loving single mother. Her name is Steph Van De Ven. And yes, this hire improves our writing and content. Enjoy and learn moms. We know in reality you are really driving the bus as the anchor of most baseball families.

The Hamilton Cardinals have signed Hamilton-born right-hander Caleb Seroski.

Baseball PEI and the government of PEI announced on Friday that a new turf field named after Don McDougall will be built in the province in 2025.