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Mark Whicker: Here come the Tigers on rivalry weekend, with Javy Baez coming back

Mark Whicker: Here come the Tigers on rivalry weekend, with Javy Baez coming back

“A rising tide lifts all boats, including the rusted careers which lie at the bottom of Lake Michigan.

Look at the lineup card of the Detroit Tigers this weekend at Rogers Centre -- rivalry weekend going back to 1987 -- and you’re likely to see Javier Baez playing centre field and hitting ninth.

That would have been inconceivable in 2016, when he helped drive the Cubs to a World Series title, or in 2018, when he led the National League with 111 RBIs and was second in MVP voting. It would be like Lady Gaga playing the Rodeway Inn lounge in Farmington Hills.”

Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysMark WhickerMay 16, 2025Comment

Schmidt to return to Okotoks Dawgs' dugout

Schmidt to return to Okotoks Dawgs' dugout

After missing two seasons on medical leave, Mitch Schmidt will return to the Okotoks Dawgs to serve as co-manager this summer.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 16, 2025Comment

Gosselin, Hynes, Rompré lead Juniors to win over Tigers DSL squad

Gosselin, Hynes, Rompré lead Juniors to win over Tigers DSL squad

A four-run second inning powered the Junior National Team to a 7-2 win over the Detroit Tigers DSL squad on Thursday.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 16, 2025Comment

Stocco takes over coaching Guelph Gryphons

Stocco takes over coaching Guelph Gryphons

Matt Stocco (Guelph, Ont.) has been named head coach of the Guelph Gryphons program.

Canadians in CollegeBob ElliottMay 15, 2025Comment

IBL's Guelph Royals sign eight juniors from Mississauga Tigers' program

IBL's Guelph Royals sign eight juniors from Mississauga Tigers' program

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have signed eight junior players from the Mississauga Tigers High Performance program.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 15, 2025Comment

Robson homers in Goldeyes' loss

Robson homers in Goldeyes' loss

Outfielder Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) belted his first home run of the season for the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Tuesday in their 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Monarchs.

Canadians in the MinorsCBN StaffMay 15, 2025Comment

Shushkewich: Canadians, Blue Jays well-represented in new Bowman set

Shushkewich: Canadians, Blue Jays well-represented in new Bowman set

Four Canadian players make their Bowman cardboard debuts in a recently released product.

Canadians in the Minors, Major Leagues (MLB)Tyson ShushkewichMay 15, 2025Comment

Juniors defeat Astros, lose to Brewers in Dominican Academy tour action

Juniors defeat Astros, lose to Brewers in Dominican Academy tour action

The Junior National Team split a doubleheader on their Dominican Pro Academy Tour on Wednesday. They defeated the Houston Astros DSL squad in the opener and lost to the Brewers DSL team in the second contest.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 15, 2025Comment

UBC punches ticket to NAIA World Series

UBC punches ticket to NAIA World Series

UBC defeated the Indiana Southeast Grenadiers 7-4 in 11 innings on Wednesday to advance to the NAIA World Series.

Canadians in CollegeCBN StaffMay 15, 2025Comment

McFarland: Achen quickly climbing Orioles’ ranks

McFarland: Achen quickly climbing Orioles’ ranks

“He’s quickly becoming a big story for fans and watchers of the Baltimore Orioles.

It’s hard to believe that just one year ago, Cohen Achen was putting the wraps on an exceptional collegiate career at Lindsey Wilson College and was getting ready to play summer baseball with the Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors.

Instead, Baltimore selected the Calgary native in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, and he has since propelled up the organizational depth chart.”

Alberta Dugout Stories, Canadians in the MinorsJoe McFarlandMay 14, 2025Comment

Baseball Ontario accepting applications for Middlemass Scholarship

Baseball Ontario accepting applications for Middlemass Scholarship

The R. Jack Middlemass Memorial Scholarship was established out of love for Jack and inspired by Jack’s love for baseball and its athletes. In the spirit of Jack’s desire to help others achieve, the fund assists aspiring young people in pursuit of post secondary education. In helping further their scholastic endeavours, the scholarship provides recipients with greater opportunity to excel in life and contribute to the community.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 14, 2025Comment

Betts: Terriers' grads Chee-Aloy, Cote, Green, O’Hearn, Pinkney star in U.S. college ranks

Betts: Terriers' grads Chee-Aloy, Cote, Green, O’Hearn, Pinkney star in U.S. college ranks

Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes how Terriers grads performed in the U.S. college ranks over the past week.

Canadians in CollegeMatt BettsMay 14, 2025Comment

Labonte, Lascelles, Weinmeyer shine for JNT in loss to Padres

Labonte, Lascelles, Weinmeyer shine for JNT in loss to Padres

The Junior National Team opened their Dominican Pro Tour schedule with a 6–2 loss to the Padres Dominican Summer League squad.

Baseball CanadaAdam MorissetteMay 14, 2025Comment

UBC bashes way to blowout win over Grenadiers

UBC bashes way to blowout win over Grenadiers

The UBC Thunderbirds only needed six innings to drop 14 runs on the Indiana Southeast Grenadiers before they closed out a mercy rule win in the top half of the seventh in their second game of the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round tournament.

Canadians in CollegeCBN StaffMay 14, 2025Comment

IBL's Hamilton Cardinals sign Reyes-Cruz

IBL's Hamilton Cardinals sign Reyes-Cruz

The Hamilton Cardinals have signed infielder Tommy Reyes-Cruz (Montreal, Que.).

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 13, 2025Comment

Victoria HarbourCats sign Mabee

Victoria HarbourCats sign Mabee

The West Coast League’s Victoria HarbourCats have signed local right-hander Oliver Mabee.

SandlotsCBN StaffMay 13, 2025Comment

UBC kickstarts NAIA opening round with emphatic victory

UBC kickstarts NAIA opening round with emphatic victory

The week could not have started better for the UBC Thunderbirds as they blew out a top-15 ranked team in the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles to begin their NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round tournament.

Canadians in CollegeCBN StaffMay 13, 2025Comment

CBN Minor League Player of the Week — Jonah Tong

CBN Minor League Player of the Week — Jonah Tong

Toronto Mets alum Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.) has been named Canadian Baseball Network minor league Player of the Week after he pitched 6 2/3 perfect innings in his start for the New York Mets’ double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

Canadians in the MinorsKevin GlewMay 13, 2025Comment

BMOC Week XVI: Carey, Fujie, Marino, McAskie, Minaker, Murdoch, Warrillow

BMOC Week XVI: Carey, Fujie, Marino, McAskie, Minaker, Murdoch, Warrillow

Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man On Campus (BMOC)” column.

BMOCMatt BettsMay 12, 2025Comment

Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Kyle Froehlich

Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Kyle Froehlich

Team Saskatchewan alum Kyle Froehlich (Nipawin, Sask.) has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s college Player of the Week after his standout performances on the mound for the University of Texas at Tyler Patriots.

Canadians in CollegeMatt BettsMay 12, 2025Comment