The Cleveland Indians’ organization added a couple Canadians to their big league roster today in acquiring former Junior National Team stars Josh Naylor (Mississauga, ON) and Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, ON) from the San Diego Padres.
Markham, Ontario native Jordan Romano has literally been unhittable this season in earning a role as one of Blue Jays’ Manager Charlie Montoyo’s high-leverage relievers through the team’s first 15 games.
The fact that no minor league baseball will take place in 2020 hasn’t slowed down prospect chatter and with the Major League Baseball Draft and corresponding signing period now in the rearview mirror, MLB Pipeline has released their updated Top 100 and Top 30 by Team prospects lists.
Sportsnet’s “Junior Journey”, an in-depth look at some of the top Junior National Team athletes is set to air season four on the network during Blue Jays Central over the coming weeks.
The baseball world was rocked on Monday evening when Canadian Mike Soroka tore his achilles tendon which would in turn end the Calgary native’s season.
OTTAWA - Canadian Mike Soroka suffered a horrendous season-ending injury last night when the Atlanta Braves ace hurler tore his achilles tendon during the third inning against the New York Mets in Atlanta.
Last week we reported that ten Canadians were among those listed on Major League Baseball Opening Day rosters which has since been verified by MLB’s communications department.
OTTAWA- The 60-game regular season sprint for Major League Baseball’s 30 clubs begins today with a pair of games before the remainder teams begin play on Friday.
OTTAWA- Junior National Team alumnus Mike Soroka will be on the mound as the starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves when they open their Major League Baseball season in New York against the Mets on July 24th, the club confirmed yesterday.
OTTAWA – Junior National Team outfielders Owen Caissie and David Calabrese heard their names called during the five-round Major League Baseball Draft in June and now both players have signed contracts to begin their professional baseball careers.