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Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canada's Owen Caissie makes big-league debut for Cubs against Blue Jays
Article content After a frenzied travel day, Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie made his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Article content Caissie caught a morning flight from Des Moines, Iowa, and arrived at the downtown stadium shortly before the start of the mid-afternoon interleague series finale. Article content The 23-year-old Caissie, from nearby Burlington, Ont., was batted fifth as the designated hitter. Article content 'I think offence is his calling card and he hits the ball extremely hard,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said before the game. 'I think he's going to hit a lot of home runs someday. He's not a home run hitter right now. Article content Article content 'I think he's just a good hitter, a good all-around hitter, good plate discipline, hits the ball hard.' Reports circulated late Wednesday that the Cubs' top prospect would be called up for the series finale. The team confirmed shortly before the game that he'd been recalled from Triple-A, with catcher Miguel Amaya placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Article content Caissie hit .289 this season with 22 homers and 52 RBIs for the Iowa Cubs. He's the 45th-ranked prospect in the sport by MLB Pipeline. Article content Caissie was drafted with the 45th overall pick of the 2020 amateur draft by the San Diego Padres. He was traded to Chicago in the Yu Darvish deal in December 2020. Article content Article content A No. 19 nameplate was installed at Caissie's locker Thursday in the visitors' dressing room. A couple of 'Coffee Crisp' chocolate bars — a popular treat north of the border — were also at his stall. Article content Caissie had an RBI double and two walks at the MLB All-Star Futures Game last month. He has been particularly good at the Triple-A level in August, hitting .393 (11 for 28) with two homers and five RBIs. Article content 'I don't know that this is going to be a big role for Owen,' Counsell said. 'But I think we're kind of just looking at where we're going in this schedule, and just being a little more flexible in terms of whether we need to get guys some rest, get the guys to get the innings off.' Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Owen Caissie makes big-league debut for Cubs against Blue Jays
TORONTO – After a frenzied travel day, Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie was set to make his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Caissie caught a morning flight from Des Moines, Iowa, and arrived at the downtown stadium shortly before the start of the mid-afternoon interleague series finale. The 23-year-old Caissie, from nearby Burlington, Ont., was set to bat fifth as the designated hitter. 'I think offence is his calling card and he hits the ball extremely hard,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said before the game. 'I think he's going to hit a lot of home runs someday. He's not a home run hitter right now. 'I think he's just a good hitter, a good all-around hitter, good plate discipline, hits the ball hard.' Reports circulated late Wednesday that the Cubs' top prospect would be called up for the series finale. The team confirmed shortly before the game that he'd been recalled from Triple-A, with catcher Miguel Amaya placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Caissie hit .289 this season with 22 homers and 52 RBIs for the Iowa Cubs. He's the 45th-ranked prospect in the sport by MLB Pipeline. Caissie was drafted with the 45th overall pick of the 2020 amateur draft by the San Diego Padres. He was traded to Chicago in the Yu Darvish deal in December 2020. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. A No. 19 nameplate was installed at Caissie's locker Thursday in the visitors' dressing room. A couple of 'Coffee Crisp' chocolate bars — a popular treat north of the border — were also at his stall. Caissie had an RBI double and two walks at the MLB All-Star Futures Game last month. He has been particularly good at the Triple-A level in August, hitting .393 (11 for 28) with two homers and five RBIs. 'I don't know that this is going to be a big role for Owen,' Counsell said. 'But I think we're kind of just looking at where we're going in this schedule, and just being a little more flexible in terms of whether we need to get guys some rest, get the guys to get the innings off.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2025. With files from The Associated Press.
Global News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Canada's Caissie makes debut for Cubs against Jays
TORONTO – After a frenzied travel day, Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie was set to make his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Caissie caught a morning flight from Des Moines, Iowa, and arrived at the downtown stadium shortly before the start of the mid-afternoon interleague series finale. The 23-year-old Caissie, from nearby Burlington, Ont., was set to bat fifth as the designated hitter. 'I think offence is his calling card and he hits the ball extremely hard,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said before the game. 'I think he's going to hit a lot of home runs someday. He's not a home run hitter right now. Story continues below advertisement 'I think he's just a good hitter, a good all-around hitter, good plate discipline, hits the ball hard.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Reports circulated late Wednesday that the Cubs' top prospect would be called up for the series finale. The team confirmed shortly before the game that he'd been recalled from Triple-A, with catcher Miguel Amaya placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Caissie hit .289 this season with 22 homers and 52 RBIs for the Iowa Cubs. He's the 45th-ranked prospect in the sport by MLB Pipeline. Caissie was drafted with the 45th overall pick of the 2020 amateur draft by the San Diego Padres. He was traded to Chicago in the Yu Darvish deal in December 2020. A No. 19 nameplate was installed at Caissie's locker Thursday in the visitors' dressing room. A couple of 'Coffee Crisp' chocolate bars — a popular treat north of the border — were also at his stall. Caissie had an RBI double and two walks at the MLB All-Star Futures Game last month. He has been particularly good at the Triple-A level in August, hitting .393 (11 for 28) with two homers and five RBIs. 'I don't know that this is going to be a big role for Owen,' Counsell said. 'But I think we're kind of just looking at where we're going in this schedule, and just being a little more flexible in terms of whether we need to get guys some rest, get the guys to get the innings off.' Story continues below advertisement This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2025. With files from The Associated Press.
Buzz Feed
17-06-2025
- Buzz Feed
30 "Small Joys Of Being Canadian" Americans Won't Get
I love being Canadian — from random acts of kindness to our elite snack game (I'm looking at you, ketchup chips and Coffee Crisp). Honestly, what's not to love? 🇨🇦❤️ Over on Reddit, people have been sharing the "small joys of being Canadian" that make life up north feel extra special (and that most Americans wouldn't understand). Here are some moments that made my frozen Canadian heart melt after reading: "The way we smile and say hello to strangers just because we're friendly that way." "Access to a wide variety of nature, dark spaces, uninhabited, undeveloped areas, etc... I've lived in a few different areas of Canada and even in big cities, you don't have to try hard or go far to be completely in nature." "The special silence of a snowfall." —GloomyCamel6050 "I love to see the sudden warmth that people across the world display when they learn I'm Canadian! There's nothing quite like seeing a stranger's face light up simply because of the country I'm from. The demeanour changes from neutral/unengaged to happy/excited/interested and we'll usually end up having a nice chat. It's such a lovely reminder of how well the world views Canada." "Hearing the term 'cobra chicken' for the first time and knowing exactly what it means. Being proud of Terry Fox, Tommy Douglas and Laura Secord. Knowing who 'Anne with an E' is." "I live in a ski town and my favourite nights are when I work late and have to walk to my car, and there's fresh snow, no footprints, and no one else around. It's like the whole world has a blanket over its voice." "Maple syrup on everything, even $100 banknotes." —FlyingOctopus53 "The beer. We make some great beer. I spent 8 years in the States. They also make great beer, but you have to look really hard. Their everyday selections are, to quote Monty Python, "like making love in a canoe. They're fu**ing close to water." "I live in the UK now, but it came up a few years ago that I've eaten frozen snow maple sap out of a tree on a popsicle stick as a part of a school field trip. I had forgotten all about it, but the joy and confusion on everyone's faces in the room when they thought I had made it up was great. We're a nation of funny little habits and I love it." "Knowing a sort of peace that is dwindling in the world." "Tobogganing in the winter, playing in the snow, sliding down hills in just your snow pants especially when they start to get a bit icy." —Magneto-X "The way we excuse ourselves moving past each other in the grocery store like: 'i'm just going to sneak past ya,' it's weirdly universal and everyone is so friendly about it." "People don't 'lawyer up' over petty things." "Learning about Chris Hadfield in school and knowing he was ours was always a source of joy, especially since he's so invested in sharing his experiences. I love that when you travel around the world to natural history museums, you can find all kinds of dinosaur bones, fossils, rocks, gemstones, etc., all sourced from Canada. It makes it feel like we're contributing to education all over the world. Oh, and I love that the money is coloured." "Skating and playing hockey on an outdoor rink." "Log Riders Waltz. And of course, the rest of the National Film Board cartoons. Follow me on a walk down memory lane..." "Speaking Ukrainian with my Iranian born barber. At one point we realized the absurdity of it, and he said that he just loves this country, and so do I." "Learning French via packaging." —NetLumpy1818 "Striking up conversations with random strangers. My in-laws would visit from overseas and were always surprised at how easily people could talk to each other. They would ask me: 'you know this person?' And I'd be like 'no, we're just chatting'." "No guns. Health care. Kindness. Politeness. No guns." "Being out on a hike somewhere remote, sitting by a lake or river. Everything's silent except for the water and a few birds. The scenery around you is unspoiled wilderness and you know there's likely no other humans around for miles. Our country's natural beauty is unmatched." —KinkyMillennial "It's never once occurred to me that I have to worry about going broke from healthcare." "You're Watch-ing Tree-House" — The five notes of that tv channel jingle are burned into my brain." "Fu**ing Buckleys. I was in a car with friends and we stopped at a pharmacy because he had a cough. Bought Buckleys, got back in the passenger seat, took a swig and spat it all over the windshield. Good times." —yarn_slinger "Mocking American politics." "The ever changing weather (sometimes in a single day) has made me prepared for the unexpected and able to go with the flow. Also, since hockey is so popular, we can save our aggression for the rink or vicariously through the player." "Leaving my purse at the restaurant and it's there when I go back to get it." "Keep It Weird, on YTV." —The_Windermere "Believing that there's a house hippo. Most other nations won't get it, but Canadians might." "No guns unless you're into hunting. I've never once felt unsafe walking around my hometown, or any major city I've visited. I enjoy my universal healthcare, ice hockey and Canadian music. I like being able to visit other countries and have people ask if I'm American, only to say I'm Canadian and people tell me how much they respect us (despite the issues we have). I love how diverse our nation has become and how inclusive a majority of the country is (don't let the loud minority fool you). I find the stereotypes hilarious about being lumberjacks, living in igloos, 'sorry' and 'eh' in every sentence. But most of all, I love the people. Vive Le Canada! 🇨🇦." It really is the little things that make life so much better. Whether it's that first sip of Timmies on a cold morning or the joy from a first snowfall, these small Canadian joys are a reminder of how lucky we are to call this country home. 🍁🍁 What's YOUR favourite "small joy" of being Canadian? Drop it in the comments — we want to hear them all! And if you like more Canadian content like this, take a look at BuzzFeed Canada's Instagram and TikTok socials!
