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CBL
The Canadian Baseball League (CBL), formerly the Intercounty Baseball League, is a professional baseball league with 9 clubs in Ontario. 215 of 216 regular-season games played. The Welland Jackfish won the 2026 CBL championship, beating the Hamilton Cardinals 4-0.
Latest scores
Full scheduleCardinals 2 Jackfish 4 Jackfish 7 Cardinals 5 Cardinals 2 Jackfish 6 Jackfish 6 Cardinals 1 
Majors 6 Jackfish 15 Cardinals 5 
Baycats 4 Standings
Full table| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton CardinalsCardinals | 31 | 17 | .646 | — |
| 2 | London MajorsMajors | 31 | 17 | .646 | — |
| 3 | Welland JackfishJackfish | 31 | 17 | .646 | — |
| 4 |  Guelph RoyalsRoyals | 29 | 19 | .604 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Barrie BaycatsBaycats | 27 | 21 | .563 | 4.0 |
| 6 |  Brantford Red SoxSox | 21 | 27 | .438 | 10.0 |
| 7 |  Kitchener PanthersPanthers | 16 | 32 | .333 | 15.0 |
| 8 |  Toronto Maple LeafsLeafs | 15 | 32 | .319 | 15.5 |
| 9 |  Chatham-Kent BarnstormersBarnstormers | 14 | 33 | .298 | 16.5 |
Top 5 advance to the playoffs
Next up
All gamesThe CBL season is over. The new schedule appears here as soon as it is published.
Stat leaders
All statsBatting leaders
Home runs
- 1 Yasiel PuigToronto Maple Leafs 24
- 2 Maikol EscottoLondon Majors 16
- 3 Yushin OhtaChatham-Kent Barnstormers 15
Batting average
- 1 Malik WilliamsKitchener Panthers .417
- 2 Yasiel PuigToronto Maple Leafs .410
- 3 Daiki AbeWelland Jackfish .397
Runs batted in
- 1 Ethan MannWelland Jackfish 71
- 2 Yasiel PuigToronto Maple Leafs 57
- 3 Christian OrtegaBrantford Red Sox 56
Pitching leaders
ERA
- 1 Euclides LeyerWelland Jackfish 2.43
- 2 Hector YanHamilton Cardinals 2.60
- 3 Owen BoonHamilton Cardinals 2.86
Strikeouts
- 1 Hector YanHamilton Cardinals 112
- 2 Saul VasquezBarrie Baycats 104
- 3 Owen BoonHamilton Cardinals 90
Saves
- 1 Kevin EscorciaGuelph Royals 10
- 1 Skylar JanisseLondon Majors 10
- 3 Deivy MendezWelland Jackfish 6
CBL news
A new name for a long tradition
The league grew out of the Intercounty Baseball League, one of the oldest baseball leagues in Canada, and turned professional as the Canadian Baseball League. Its clubs, from Toronto and Hamilton to London, Kitchener and Barrie, give Canadian players a professional stage close to home.
How the CBL season works
Each of the 9 clubs plays 48 regular-season games, from May 10 to August 30 in 2026. Five teams reach the playoffs: the fourth- and fifth-placed teams play a wild card game, followed by the best-of-seven semifinals and final.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CBL?
The Canadian Baseball League is a professional baseball league in Ontario, Canada, formerly known as the Intercounty Baseball League.
How many teams are in the CBL?
9 in 2026: Barrie Baycats, Brantford Red Sox, Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, Guelph Royals, Hamilton Cardinals, Kitchener Panthers, London Majors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Welland Jackfish.
When is the CBL season?
From May to early September, followed by the playoffs.
How do the CBL playoffs work?
Five teams qualify: the fourth- and fifth-placed teams play a one-game wild card, followed by two rounds of best-of-seven series. The champion wins the Dominico Cup.
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: Canadian Baseball League (cbl.ca).
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