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Quebec Major Baseball League Postpones 2021 Season Start

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St-Hyacinthe, PQ – Following the recent announcements made iby the government and public health, the Quebec Major Baseball League has decided to postpone the start of their 2021 season and to shorten the number of games that will be played.

The Province and Coalition Avenir Québec MNA Isabelle Charest announced spectators will not be able to attend outdoor, competitive sports events until June 25. Thus, the LBMQ announced that it is on this date that the launch of the 20th season will take place.

The planned schedule of 28 games starting at the beginning of June will therefore be revised to have 22 games per team. As planned, the official opening game will be played on the grounds of last season’s champions, the Cactus de Victoriaville, which will host the finalists, the Cascades de Shawinigan.

The decision on fan attendance is perplexing to many team owners, including to François Lécuyer, the owner and president of the Sherbrooke Expos and Thetford Blue Sox. In a recent statement in the Sherbroke Record he said, “it makes no sense whatsoever,” considering people can go to movie theatres, concert halls, and the Bell Centre. There are stadiums in the LBMQ that can hold between 1,000 to 7,000 spectators. The league needs people to attend games, even if it is at a limited capacity, if it plans to survive another season filled with COVID-19 restrictions and safety regulations.”

The league also announced that their playoff format will remain the same, but that all 10 teams must reorganize their schedules accordingly to meet the new compressed time frame of the regular season.   “It is certain that we did not wish to have an even more reduced schedule, but unfortunately, we have to deal with the reality of the moment,” commented Commissioner Daniel Bélisle. “The all-star party scheduled for 1 st July will also be removed from the activities of the 20th ,” he concludes.

For more details on the LBMQ, please visit https://www.lbmq.ca/

Intercounty Basbeall League (ON)

News: Majors add Mustang to the Outfield

LONDON – The London Majors are pleased to announce the signing of local outfielder Will Pollard.Pollard joins the Majors after playing for the Western Mustangs during the fall season where he was a teammate of Majors outfielder Austin Wilkie. This past year for the Mustangs Pollard hit an average of .286 with 10 rbi with…

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LONDON – The London Majors are pleased to announce the signing of local outfielder Will Pollard.

Pollard joins the Majors after playing for the Western Mustangs during the fall season where he was a teammate of Majors outfielder Austin Wilkie. This past year for the Mustangs Pollard hit an average of .286 with 10 rbi with 12 runs in 13 games. Pollard is also an alumni of the St. Thomas Tomcats junior team where he had a .400 average and 9 RBIs in 7 games during the 2022 season.

Pollard also played with the London Badgers where he was a teammate of Majors AP players, Jaryd Lund and Connor Ambrogio, where they teamed up in 2018 and won gold in Fort McMurray.

Growing up in London, it’s a dream come true for Pollard who shared memories of attending games “As a kid, I remember having a blast going to majors games. Whether that be running around the bases, chasing after foul balls, getting autographs, you name it. I specifically remember this one moment when Cleveland Brownlee hit a grand slam on Mother’s Day to help give the majors the win. The atmosphere in the park was absolutely incredible.”

Another new Major, Roop was asked about adding to the local talent pool on the Majors roster and how important it is to the success of the team “Will is another good local player that we have added to our roster.” He then went on to talk about what he brings to the roster “Will is a line-drive hitter with some pop and is a good defensive outfielder”

The London Majors are a member of Canada’s top baseball league, the Intercounty Baseball League. In 2021 the London Majors won the IBL Jack & Lynn Dominico Trophy. The 100-year-old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world. The league was established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.londonmajors.com or follow the Majors on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, and TikTok at @Londonmajors

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News: 2019 All-Star Yera Named to CUBAN WBC Team

The Kitchener Panthers would like to congratulate 2019 IBL All-Star, Yoennis Yera, on his selection to team Cuba’s World Baseball Classic roster.The bulldog competitor went 7-1 with a 3.88 ERA in 2019 for the Panthers, making 12 starts and picking up 87 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched.The 33 year old is a veteran of the…

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The Kitchener Panthers would like to congratulate 2019 IBL All-Star, Yoennis Yera, on his selection to team Cuba’s World Baseball Classic roster.

The bulldog competitor went 7-1 with a 3.88 ERA in 2019 for the Panthers, making 12 starts and picking up 87 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched.

The 33 year old is a veteran of the Cuban National Series, having been the longtime ace of the Matanzas Crocodiles and recording a career record of 98 wins and 50 losses across 14 seasons with a 3.24 ERA. He has recorded 1023 strikeouts and has a dominant 3.38 strikeouts to walks ratio.

Yoennis made headlines last year while dominating for the Tabasco Olmecas of the Mexican AAA league where he was named a league All-Star as well as tossing a complete game no- hitter. He was one of the top arms in the league with an 8-2 record, ERA of 3.01 and 88 strikeouts in 86.2 innings pitched.

Yera will be suiting up alongside the likes of MLB stars Luis Robert (White Sox), Yoan Moncada (White Sox) and former Mets and A’s slugger Yoenis Cespedes as Cuba is scheduled to play in the opening game of the tournament on March 8th vs the Netherlands.

Yoennis is amongst a group of 5 former Panthers who have represented Team Cuba at the world baseball classic which includes Frank Morejon, Noelvis Entenza, Jonder Martinez and Miguel Lahera.

We wish Yoennis the best of luck in what will be his second appearance at the World Baseball Classic and look forward to his expected return to Kitchener in the coming years.

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News: Majors sign infielder McGee for 2023

LONDON – The London Majors are pleased to announce the signing of first baseman Kayne McGee.A product of West Liberty University (NCAA D2) has been the Hilltoppers second best hitter so far this young season.  As of March 1st after 8 games, Kayne has a 0.381 batting average, 2 doubles and 3 rbi.  Last year…

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LONDON – The London Majors are pleased to announce the signing of first baseman Kayne McGee.

A product of West Liberty University (NCAA D2) has been the Hilltoppers second best hitter so far this young season.  As of March 1st after 8 games, Kayne has a 0.381 batting average, 2 doubles and 3 rbi.  Last year the Almonte Ontario native had 24 RBIs in 45 games which was second on his team, trailing the team leader at 28. McGee has also played for the Great Bend Bat Cats (Great Bend Kansas) and Jamestown Tarp Skunk (Jamestown NY) at the summer collegiate league level in the USA.

Another new addition to the Majors infield, fans will be excited to see come opening day, we asked the Hilltoppers infielder what Majors fans can expect from him when they see him in the lineup and patrolling 1st base “The fans can expect from me is a left-handed power bat that likes to work the gaps, looking to make an impact every time I’m up at the plate. (I’m)Excited to be playing in front of the best fans in the IBL and bringing home another championship come opening day!”

With the first baseman joining the Majors, Roop Chanderdat was asked about the new infielder “Kayne is a left-handed power hitter that likes to go gap to gap.  He is another hard-working young player that wants to get better.”

The London Majors are a member of Canada’s top baseball league, the Intercounty Baseball League. In 2021 the London Majors won the IBL Jack & Lynn Dominico Trophy. The 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world. The league was established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.londonmajors.com or follow the Majors on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and TikTok at @Londonmajors.

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