This season has been another strong one for the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League), as they continue to attract fans in solid numbers. (more…)
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Canadians Having Another Strong Year at the Gate
Some great attendance news on Canada Day, as the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League)–MiLB’s only team north of the border–continue to attract fans in droves. (more…)
Canadians, Blue Jays extend affiliation
Another affiliation deal to announce: the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)
Upgrading Nat Bailey Stadium for 2015
With the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) prepping for the 2015 season, it’s time to review what changes team ownership have in store for fans at Nat Bailey Stadium. (more…)
Southern hospitality on tap in Vancouver
North meets south at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, where the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) are unveiling the hey y’all! Porch for the 2015 season. (more…)
Lancaster JetHawks sold to Vancouver Canadians owners
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) are being sold by Peter A. Carfagna’s ownership group to an ownership group headed by Jake Kerr and Jeff Mooney, owners of the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League). (more…)
The Ballad of Balbino
Balbino Fuenmayor. Pronounced “Bal-BEE-no FWEN-my-OR.” (more…)
Canadians win John H. Johnson President’s Award
Big honor for the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League), the winners of the 40th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award from Minor League Baseball. The John H. Johnson President’s Award has been annually presented since 1974 to honor the complete baseball franchise. The award’s criteria are based on franchise stability, contributions to league […]
The Week That Was: Sept. 1-6, 2013
Lease negotiations in Anaheim, a potential extension of pro ball in Tucson, attendance records going by the wayside, and more. The top stories this week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Angels casually threaten move during lease negotiationsMountainStar Sports Group extends Kino Stadium leaseBrown leaving River Bandits, Modern Woodmen ParkAliens take in Canadians […]
Vancouver and the fine art of customer service
The Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) have quietly been one of MiLB’s biggest success stories in recent years. The reason why? An emphasis on customer service. We’ve always been fans of Nat Bailey Stadium, the classic ballpark with a classic grandstand design, a scenic locale and lots of history. Rather than railing against […]
Canadians, Blue Jays extend PDC
The Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The agreement is the first extension between the two Canadian organizations and ensures that Vancouver will develop the future of the Toronto Blue Jays for at least the next four seasons. “The […]
C’s: No plans to move to Triple-A
Vancouver Canadians (Northwest League) co-owner Jake Kerr says there are no plans to acquire a Triple-A Pacific Coast League franchise, as the team is solid at the short-season level. Still, he added in an interview, the C’s ownership would listen to any proposals out there. It would take a lot to bring a PCL team […]
Canadians set another attendance mark
Good news coming out of one of our favorite ballparks: for the second year in a row, the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) set a team attendance record at Nat Bailey Stadium. The team drew 164,461 fans this season — better than last year’s record 162,162 fans. It’s the fifth straight year of increased […]