Nate the Great

Nate Hallihan is feeling no pressure heading to the 2026 Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.

He might be the only New Brunswick product to get the invite, but he’ll be joined by an old friend in Dawgs coach and former MLB slugger Matt Stairs.

1 Thru 9: Jack Bello

Opportunity has come knocking and Jack Bello has the door wide open.

The Richmond, B.C. native has been a stalwart with Dawgs Academy, even getting into a few games with the WCBL’s Dawgs.

And now he’s ready to suit up at the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.

1 Thru 9: Mac Warawa

It’s a moment he won’t soon forget.

Innisfail’s Mac Warawa reflects on helping Alberta claim bronze at the Baseball Canada Cup this summer.

He also looks ahead to the upcoming Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.

Terrific T-Bird

Cochrane’s Simon Baker is going to need a bigger trophy case after cleaning up the awards and recognitions with Cloud County Community College this spring.

The Webber Academy alum picked up the KJCCC West Player of the Year award, among others, all while battling an injured shoulder.

1 Thru 9: Tyson Kajmowicz

It’s hard not to notice Tyson Kajmowicz.

Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 195 pounds, the 17-year-old is a towering presence on the mound for Dawgs Academy in Okotoks.

His performance on the field has landed him a commitment with Weatherford College.

OPINION: Resurrecting “Baseball Day in Canada”

The roadmap is already there.

“Hockey Day in Canada” has been a staple of the National Hockey League’s schedule since it first aired on CBC in 2000.

With baseball’s booming popularity, our Joe McFarland says now is a good time to ride that wave and bring together “Baseball Day in Canada.”

1 Thru 9: Matthew Tran

There’s being a pilot and then there’s being a Pilot.

Matthew Tran aspires of being both and will soon fulfill one of those dreams when he suits up for the University of Portland Pilots after he graduates high school this spring.

1 Thru 9: Ethan Pittman

Another move south is in the cards for Ethan Pittman.

The Fort McMurray native and Dawgs Academy product is joining coach Andy Peterson at Linn-Benton Community College.

1 Thru 9: Calum Andersen

It didn’t take long for Calum Andersen to etch his name into Vauxhall Academy lore.

As a 15-year-old in April 2024, the right-hander twirled the program’s second five-inning perfect game, striking out 10 in an 11-0 win over AHP Academy Black.

After an eventful 18 months, he’s now getting ready to join the Baseball Canada Junior National Team.

1 Thru 9: Jayden Kane

Few athletes have had the kind of high-profile year that Jayden Kane has embarked upon.

The Fort McMurray native and AHP Academy product has taken advantage of every opportunity given to him as he’s been looking to find the right college to commit to.