Baseball

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) tosses his bat as he gets walked by Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) during third inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, September 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Fans pack outfield seating for a chance at catching a piece of baseball history

Aaron Judge on the cusp of tying the American League single-season home run record of 61

 

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette watches his double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman in first inning interleague baseball action in Toronto on August 30, 2022. With two weeks left in the regular season, the Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility

Toronto drops first game of critical 4-game series versus Tampa

 

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New owners at Kelowna’s The Yardhouse looking to bring facility to next level

“My biggest thing is to engage kids and provide opportunities, experiences, and access”

 

Canada left fielder Omar Bousmina and his teammates have fallen at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

Curacao eliminates Canada at Little League World Series with 4-2 win

Little Mountain Little Leaguers of Vancouver stage 6th-inning rally, but fall short

Canada left fielder Omar Bousmina and his teammates have fallen at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Canada’s Benjamin Dartnell reacts after driving in three runs on his double against Japan during the sixth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

Mexico crushes Canada 10-0 at Little League World Series

Defeat Canada’s first as they allow first runs of the tourney and fall to 2-1

Canada’s Benjamin Dartnell reacts after driving in three runs on his double against Japan during the sixth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Vernon father-son baseball duo of Brennan (left) and Dan Braddick were added to the roster of the B.C. champion Vancouver Community Mounties for the Western Canadian 18U AA championships in Saskatchewan. The pair helped the Mounties win the tournament, downing Elmwood, Man. 3-1 in the championship game. (Contributed)

Vernon baseball family celebrates Western win

Son Brennan Braddick and dad Dan help Vancouver Mounties win Western Canadian 18U AA title on Prairies

Vernon father-son baseball duo of Brennan (left) and Dan Braddick were added to the roster of the B.C. champion Vancouver Community Mounties for the Western Canadian 18U AA championships in Saskatchewan. The pair helped the Mounties win the tournament, downing Elmwood, Man. 3-1 in the championship game. (Contributed)
Vernon father-son baseball duo of Brennan (left) and Dan Braddick were added to the roster of the B.C. champion Vancouver Community Mounties for the Western Canadian 18U AA championships in Saskatchewan. The pair helped the Mounties win the tournament, downing Elmwood, Man. 3-1 in the championship game. (Contributed)

Vernon baseball family celebrates Western win

Son Brennan Braddick and dad Dan help Vancouver Mounties win Western Canadian 18U AA title on Prairies

Vernon father-son baseball duo of Brennan (left) and Dan Braddick were added to the roster of the B.C. champion Vancouver Community Mounties for the Western Canadian 18U AA championships in Saskatchewan. The pair helped the Mounties win the tournament, downing Elmwood, Man. 3-1 in the championship game. (Contributed)
Vancouver, British Columbia, players wait in the dugout during a weather delay in their baseball game against Canada at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tom E. Puskar

G’day for Canada Little Leaguers in beating Australia 7-0 at World Series

Little Mountain Little Leaguers of Vancouver representing the Maple Leaf in celebrated kids tourney

Vancouver, British Columbia, players wait in the dugout during a weather delay in their baseball game against Canada at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tom E. Puskar
Kelly McCormack plays Jess McCready in Prime Video TV series “A League of Their Own,” which uses the hit film as the basis for a new story. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Anne Marie Fox-Prime Video TV

‘No crying in baseball’: Vancouver’s Kelly McCormack takes on famous line in reboot

New TV series reimagines original Tom Hanks movie

Kelly McCormack plays Jess McCready in Prime Video TV series “A League of Their Own,” which uses the hit film as the basis for a new story. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Anne Marie Fox-Prime Video TV
Kansas City Royals’ Andrew Benintendi leaves the batter’s box on an RBI single during the third inning of the team’s baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

Toronto Blue Jays have by far the toughest constraints

Kansas City Royals’ Andrew Benintendi leaves the batter’s box on an RBI single during the third inning of the team’s baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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Falcon Friday: Konnor Palmeira

The catcher and first baseman is from Maui, Hawaii

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Falcon Friday: Luke Solis

Solis is hitting .320 in 16 games with the Falcons

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Easter Seals Community Engagement Manager Michelle Webber and a camper (Photo - Contributed)

Kelowna Falcons helping send kids to Camp Winfield

The Falcons season runs until August 7

Easter Seals Community Engagement Manager Michelle Webber and a camper (Photo - Contributed)
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Kelowna Falcons heating up like the weather

The Falcons return home to Elks Stadium this weekend

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Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo walks with a trainer after Bradley Zimmer was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 7, 2022, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ted S. Warren

Blue Jays fire Montoyo, name bench coach John Schneider interim manager

Toronto sits a half-game up on the Mariners for the third wild-card spot

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo walks with a trainer after Bradley Zimmer was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 7, 2022, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ted S. Warren
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Kelowna Falcons return home after breaking even on the road

The Falcons sit third in the North division as they welcome Wenatchee to town

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Kelowna Falcons hoping to heat up south of the border

The Falcons are 7-10 to start the season but there’s a lot of baseball left

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The Homebase Tournament raised money in support of the 'We See You' campaign with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. (KGH Foundation/Homebase)

NHL players are heavy hitters for Kelowna charity raising over $242,000

Comeau Homebase Slo-Pitch Charity Tournament took place in Kelowna June 24 and 25

The Homebase Tournament raised money in support of the 'We See You' campaign with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. (KGH Foundation/Homebase)
(Jake Courtepatte/Capital News)

NHLers touch down in Kelowna for charity

Carey Price, Shea Weber among those batting for mental health

(Jake Courtepatte/Capital News)
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Falcon Friday: Get to know Nick Woodcock

The left-handed pitcher hails from Whitby, Ontario

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