OTTAWA- Canada and the United States now have some company as the seven team field for the baseball competition at next year’s Pan American Games in Toronto is rounding into form.
OTTAWA-The Toronto Blue Jays announced today that they have signed Canadian free-agent catcher Russell Martin to a five-year contract bringing the 31 year-old who was born in nearby East York, ON back to his home and native land.
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OTTAWA- Baseball Canada’s National Championships committee had the difficult task of determining hosts for four National tournaments last weekend at the Baseball Canada Fall Convention in Charlottetown, PEI.
CHARLOTTETOWN- Baseball Canada celebrated not only their 50th Anniversary last night at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown, but also paid tribute to the best that 2014 had to offer during the organizations annual awards banquet.
OTTAWA-The annual Baseball Canada Fall Convention is scheduled to take place at the Delta Prince Edward beginning tomorrow and running through until November 8th where representatives from the national, provincial and local levels will meet to discuss the growth and development of amateur baseball in Canada.
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OTTAWA- For many, the conclusion of the World Series signifies the end of the baseball season as players and coaches, certainly north of the border, gear up for another long winter yearning for the days of spring when you can dust off your spikes and glove for another season on the baseball field.
Baseball Canada is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, Oscar Taveras.
OTTAWA- Two Canadian big-leaguers were recognized by Rawlings yesterday for their fine defensive play during the 2014 Major League Baseball regular season as Russell Martin (Montréal, QC) of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) of the Colorado Rockies were named as finalists in the National League for Gold Gloves at catcher and first base, respectively.
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OTTAWA- In conjunction with Baseball Canada’s annual Fall Convention November 5th to 8th in Charlottetown, Baseball PEI will be hosting ‘PEI Challenger Baseball Day’ on November 8th for any new or existing players and families.
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OTTAWA- Yesterday, the Harper Government proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport in Canada. This is an historic and wonderful announcement that underscores and celebrates the key role that sport plays in Canada. The Year of Sport is a proactive pan-Canadian initiative implemented to celebrate sport in Canada and the role it plays in enhancing the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. During the year, sport events and other celebratory activities will highlight how sport benefits Canadians.
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