Canadian Baseball Network Podcast

Geoff Seto, Sr. Manager of Youth Baseball Development with the Toronto Blue Jays joins Matt Betts to discuss this year's Canadian Futures Showcase.

This year's Showcase takes place September 17-20 at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, BC.

Fall Clinics at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/fall-baseball-clinics/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The Blue Jays have sparked optimism with their recent run. What do the last 6 weeks have in store? Avery Chenier of Gate 14 joins Matt and Jackson to discuss.

Fall Clinics at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/fall-baseball-clinics/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Matt Betts is joined by Taylor Burns, President and Founder of Absolute Human Performance. Matt and Taylor discuss player development, training young athletes, Taylor's time working with Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski, academies in Canada and more.

Summer Flex Pack clinics at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/summer-baseball-clinics/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Elizabeth Benn has worked in many different areas of baseball. She has been a baseball instructor with the Toronto Blue Jays' Jays Care Foundation, worked in the MLB Commissioner's office, was the Director of Major League Operations with the New York Mets, a consultant in various areas of baseball and is now a contributor with SNY and TSN. She's also a pitcher in the New York City Metro Baseball League.

Elizabeth joins Matt Betts for a wide-ranging conversation about her career in baseball, how she got started, and her current roles in media and beyond on Episode 100 of the CBN Podcast.

Summer flex pack clinics at at The Baseball Zone:https://thebaseballzone.ca/summer-baseball-clinics/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Matt Betts and Jackson Farough chat about Canada's 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament and discuss some key takeaways. Matt Betts then catches up with Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson to talk about his experience pitching for Canada at the World Baseball Classic and his career so far.

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Ben Shulman joins Matt Betts to chat about the early stages of his broadcasting career, growing up around the media business, his time at Syracuse and the details of doing play-by-play commentary. They also break down Spring Training and discuss key storylines heading into the 2026 MLB season.

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Caden Shapiro joins Matt Betts for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in baseball, moving to Toronto as a teenager, the impact his father had on him, his perspective on youth baseball and much more. He also shares stories from his time around MLB players and facilities.

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Matt Betts and Jackson Farough are joined by theScore's Brandon Wile to breakdown the World Baseball Classic, including Canada winning Pool A and advancing to the quarterfinals, where they take on the USA on Friday night.

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst and colour commentator Joe Siddall joins Matt and Jackson for an interview about his broadcasting career, the 2025 Blue Jays and their run to the World Series and the upcoming 2026 season. 

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Corey Eckstein is the head coach of the Abbotsford Cardinals junior team. He previously coached with the Ontario Blue Jays. Corey joins Matt Betts for a comprehensive discussion about his role with Abbotsford, his time with OBJ, how Canadian high school baseball is changing, and some of the challenges he faces. 

Summer Camp registration now open at The Baseball Zone: https://thebaseballzone.ca/toronto-baseball-summer-camps/

Audio Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio