Junior Mariners, Eagles Fall to Twins, Blaze Sunday
Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartApril 28, 2019, Victoria, BC - They are two teams and programs that perennially dominate the BC Junior Premier Baseball League (BCJPBL) and 2019 is shaping up to be much the same, as the North Shore Twins and...
Maier Shut-Out Gives Twins win over Blaze
Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartAugust 2, 2019, Vancouver, BC - The North Shore Twin's Adam Maier pitched a three-hit shut-out to lead the North Shore Twins to a 5-0 win over the Langley Blaze in second game action at the 2019 BC...
Eli Saul Homer Lifts UBC to Upset Over Coquitlam in BCPBL Championship Opener
Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartAugust 2, 2019, Vancouver, BC - A three-run home run by Eli Saul in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the host UBC Thunder upset the Coquitlam Reds 3-1 Friday afternoon in...
Mariners have acquired LHP Nestor Cortes Jr. from New York Yankees
Mariners have acquired LHP Nestor Cortes Jr. from New York Yankees in exchange for international bonus pool money. Seattle’s 40-man roster is now at 36 players.
“Nestor is a versatile lefty who can do a little bit of everything,” Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General...
90 WCLers Picked in 2019 MLB Draft
Ninety alums and current players of West Coast League teams were selected in the 2019 MLB Draft.West Coast League alum Adley Rutschman of Oregon State was selected as the No. 1 overall pick of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. The...
Reds Spoil Eagles and Mariners Weekend With Sweep in Victoria
Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartApril 21, 2019, Victoria, BC - They say that good things come to those that wait.For the Coquitlam Reds, who had to wait an extra week to get their BC Premier Baseball League season started because of weather,...
Thunder Stun Pirates to Stay Unbeaten at BCPBL Championships
Story and Photos b Christian J. StewartAugust 2, 2019, Vancouver, BC - Skylar Lenihan had a pinch hit RBI-single in the top of the seventh inning and Eli Saul pitched a complete game three-hitter, as the host UBC Thunder stunned the top seeded Mid-Island Pirates...
Mariners Sign Evan White to 6-Year Major League Contract
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have signed first baseman Evan White to a six-year Major League contract. White is signed through 2025 with club options in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Seattle’s 40-man...
UBC Baseball to retire Jeff Francis’ jersey
The UBC Thunderbirds are excited and proud to honour legendary former T-Bird and long-time Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Francis who will have his Thunderbirds jersey officially retired at a special ceremony on Saturday, March 9 at Tourmaline West Stadium. “Retiring the Jeff Francis #16...
MARINERS SIGN 21 OF 41 PICKS FROM 2019 MLB DRAFT
Seattle Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter announced today that the club has signed 21 of its 41 picks from the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The 21 signings include 4 of the top 11 selections and 12 of the top 21. All...
Pirates Advance to BCPBL Semis, Send Coquitlam Home
Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartAugust 3, 2019, Vancouver, BC - The top-seeded Mid-Island Pirates avoided elimination and advanced to the BC Premier Baseball League semi-finals by defeating the Coquitlam Reds 7-2 Saturday night at UBC Stadium in Vancouver.The Pirates, who finished first in...
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