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April 20, 2018 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa Champions are hosting their open tryouts on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the field at RCGT Park.
The tryouts are an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in front of Champions manager Hal Lanier and his coaching staff. Various drills will be prepared for players of all positions. There is NO FEE to tryout - anyone who believes they have what it takes is allowed to attend.
The tryouts also provide players the chance to play on the 2015 and 2016 Can-Am League Field of the Year.... Full Story
March 27, 2018 - OTTAWA - Another offseason deal took place earlier this week that saw the Ottawa Champions deal OF MATT HELMS to a team in the American Association.
Honouring an earlier trade request by the outfielder, they dealt Helms to the Cleburne Railroaders in exchange for a player to be named later.
Helms was grateful for his time with the Champions, but the desire to finish his career closer to his family eventually led to him requesting a trade to Ottawa manager Hal Lanier.
"Matt wanted to be traded to Cleburne because he ... Full Story
March 14, 2018 - OTTAWA - Another former major leaguer has elected to don an Ottawa Champions uniform.
LHP SCOTT MAINE signed a contract to join the Champions for the 2018 season, bringing a wealth of experience in affiliated, independent, and major leagues.
The 33-year-old veteran has split MLB time with the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. He spent parts of three seasons with the Cubs, posting a 2.08 ERA in his debut 2010 season with the Cubs.
Champions manager Hal Lanier stated Maine's major league experience will be a valuabl... Full Story
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Champions to Hold Open Tryouts
April 20, 2018 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa Champions are hosting their open tryouts on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the field at RCGT Park.
The tryouts are an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in front of Champions manager Hal Lanier and his coaching staff. Various drills will be prepared for players of all positions. There is NO FEE to tryout - anyone who believes they have what it takes is allowed to attend.
The tryouts also provide players the chance to play on the 2015 and 2016 Can-Am League Field of the Year.... Full StoryMore Canadian American League stories below
Champions Deal Helms After Trade Request
March 27, 2018 - OTTAWA - Another offseason deal took place earlier this week that saw the Ottawa Champions deal OF MATT HELMS to a team in the American Association.
Honouring an earlier trade request by the outfielder, they dealt Helms to the Cleburne Railroaders in exchange for a player to be named later.
Helms was grateful for his time with the Champions, but the desire to finish his career closer to his family eventually led to him requesting a trade to Ottawa manager Hal Lanier.
"Matt wanted to be traded to Cleburne because he ... Full StoryWeekly Sports League and Franchise Report
OSC Original by Dan Krieger
March 26, 2018 - BASEBALL
Can-Am League: The Rockland Boulders (Ramapo, NY) of the independent Can-Am League are considering a move to the independent Atlantic League, possibly as soon as the 2019 or the 2020 season. The Atlantic League is considered to be a higher profile league and plays a 140-game season compared to the Can-Am League's 100-game season. The Boulders have considered the possibility of becoming a team affiliated with a Major League Baseball club, but its home is only about 35 miles from Manhattan (NY) and is in the ter... Full StoryVeteran Reliever Brings Major League Experience to Champions Bullpen
March 14, 2018 - OTTAWA - Another former major leaguer has elected to don an Ottawa Champions uniform.
LHP SCOTT MAINE signed a contract to join the Champions for the 2018 season, bringing a wealth of experience in affiliated, independent, and major leagues.
The 33-year-old veteran has split MLB time with the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. He spent parts of three seasons with the Cubs, posting a 2.08 ERA in his debut 2010 season with the Cubs.
Champions manager Hal Lanier stated Maine's major league experience will be a valuabl... Full StoryCanadian American League News
- Champions to Hold Open Tryouts - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) April 20
- CKDJ 107.9 to Broadcast Champions Baseball in 2018 - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) April 18
- Save the Date for Our Job Fair - New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am) April 10
- Jackals to Host Open Tryout May 4 - New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am) April 4
- Champions Deal Helms After Trade Request - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) March 27
- Veteran Reliever Brings Major League Experience to Champions Bullpen - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) March 14
- Champions Grant Gillies Trade Request, Make Series of Other Moves - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 21
- Boucher Confirms Return to Champions in 2018 - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 20
- Champions Hire Atlantic League Ace as Pitching Coach - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 19
- David Gourlay Resigns as Champions President - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 16
- Champions Recruit Rookie Pitcher - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 9
- Bullpen Deepens With Trade for Canadian Lefty - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 5
- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SALINA TO VISIT CAN-AM LEAGUE IN 2018 - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 3
- Salazar Hired as Pitching Coach by Minnesota Twins Organization - Rockland Boulders (Can-Am) February 3
- Seasoned Vets Brown and Borkowski Sign for 2018 Season - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) February 3
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Can-Am Headlines
- NJ Jackals bring Mat Latos, former MLB pitcher, aboard - Can-Am Montclair Times (April 16)
- Around Independent Baseball: Can-Am League's Jackals Sign Mat Latos - Can-Am Bridgewater Courier-News (April 11)
- 67s forward Travis Barron signs deal with Avalanche - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (April 2)
- Tyler Borkowski helping grow Sussex County's golf community - Can-Am New Jersey Herald (March 29)
- Baseball players in minor leagues to lose minimum-wage protection - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (March 23)
- Rockland Boulders look to leave Can-Am League by 2020 - Can-Am Journal News (March 22)
- No longer last season's Miners - Can-Am New Jersey Herald (March 16)
- Ottawa Champions sign former major-league reliever Scott Maine - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (March 15)
- Ottawa Champions sign former major-league reliever Scott Maine - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (March 14)
- Former NY Mets reliever Vic Black lands with NJ Jackals - Can-Am Montclair Times (March 9)
- Ottawa Champions grant Gillies his wish and deal him for pitching help - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (February 22)
- Ottawa Champions Gillies traded for pitching help - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (February 22)
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