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For the third time in four years, the Welland Jackfish finish the season with a championship, this time after a sweep of the Hamilton Cardinals. We're finishing off our 2026 season on a high! Mark and Dan break down the finals, from Welland's dominance to a season to remember for Hamilton. Then, Mark talks with Welland GM Jason McKay on all things Jackfish, assembling a dynasty, a look at his day-to-day and much more. And a one-on-one talk with CBL commissioner Ted Kalnins you don't want to miss! From foreign substances to pitch clocks, the influence of Yasiel Puig, the latest on expansion and more in this conversation. 11:23 - McKAY INTERVIEW 36:00 - KALNINS INTERVIEW =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

Are the Hamilton Cardinals cooked? Or can they cook up an epic comeback in the CBL Final? Mark, Braeden and Dan break down the first three games of a Canadian Baseball League final that has seen the Welland Jackfish take a 3-0 lead. Plus, we want your thoughts on 2026 game of the year. Hit us up with your nominations, and you might see your choice in a future video. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

Either Hamilton or Welland will earn the distinction of being the first champions of the league's Canadian Baseball League era. But who will it be? Mark and Dan break down the series, and look back at the two semifinals and the demise of both Barrie and London. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

We are underway in the CBL semis, and both series are proving to be nailbiters for their own reasons. From the ebbs and flows of the Hamilton/Barrie series, to the spicy London/Welland matchup, the weekend did not disappoint. Mark and Dan also look back on the CBL wildcard and why a one-and-done should be a short lived concept. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

The CBL is down to Hamilton, London, Welland and Barrie. One will emerge as the champion of 2026! We have the full rundown of the two semifinal series, which both begin Friday night, talking with special guests and getting some predictions. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

The CBL pennant seems to be a game of hot potato that never ends, and nobody getting a firm grasp on it. Hamilton and London remain in the running, and weather has plagued the final chase for first place. Mark and Dan are here this week to discuss the final weekend of the season, including the race to the top, one of the quickest baseball games you'll ever see, analyzing a 48-game season and we give out our end-of-the-year awards! =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

With a 48 game season, a single-season offensive record has already been broken, and several others are on the verge of meeting the same fate. Mark and Dan go over the playoff scenario with a week to go, another high-scoring game AND plenty of love for the Brantford Red Sox. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

With eyes are on the five-team playoff picture, there are eyes on a player with a non-playoff team. Yasiel Puig is nearing the single-season HR record, but with the extended season, should there be an asterisk next to it? We talk Puig, the playoff picture and much more with two weeks to go in the CBL regular season! =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

With about three weeks left in the regular season, tension is building among the playoff teams ahead of the September showdowns. We break down the latest games (including a couple doubleheaders), why things may not be what they appear on the scoresheet sometimes, and why the recent starting pitcher carousel in Welland is irking some teams in the CBL. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

Kitchener has relieved Pete Kiefer of his managerial duties with a month to go in the regular season. We get into that, the deadline deals, the parity among the playoff teams and much more in this week's episode! =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

On Transaction Deadline day, the guys have all the details on some of the moves already made and the implications on the rest of the season. The guys also revisit Welland's 30-run performance in Kitchener Sunday and check on Mark's sanity after calling the game solo. There was a barnburner in London, Yasiel Puig is staying in the CBL and much more in this week's episode so buckle up! =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

With the first transaction deadline of the CBL approaching, what can we expect from playoff teams and non-playoff teams? The guys go over some team needs going down the home stretch, the recent hot streaks of Welland and Hamilton, and Toronto's big weekend on the road. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

We needed a couple extra days but we are back to recap a busy All-Star weekend in Chatham-Kent that was full of milestones and surprises! From new competitions and a two-day event, the biggest moment may have happened in the dugout after Evan Morrison picked up a phone call from Texas. Plus, we look at CBL commissioner's Ted Kalnins' recent comments about pitch clocks and expansion plans, is there any wiggle room among the five playoff teams and who was the first half league MVP? =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

We are less than a week from the 2026 CBL All-Star Showdown in Chatham-Kent, and we know who will be part of it! But while we recognize who is in, we also point to who isn't. Plus, tensions boil over in Toronto (and all three of the guys have thoughts on it), more high scoring games and Claudio Custodio is heading back to Guelph. =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.

For the first time ever, a fully on-location edition of the CBL Changeup as Mark and Braeden go through the week's storylines sitting in the bleachers of Labatt Memorial Park in London. The league memo regarding foreign substances, and the automatic punishment had Mark calling for publicizing suspensions. We also got into Guelph's new ownership, Brantford's rise, Welland's fall, Yasiel Puig and much more! =========================== Follow along with Mark Pare, Braeden Ferrington and Dan Dominguez, as they cover the latest news and insight as it pertains to the Canadian Baseball League. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected] X: @MarkLPare, @bferrzy INSTAGRAM: @marklpare, @bferrzy, @dandominguez295 Follow us on social media! Facebook: /thecblchangeup X: https://x.com/CBLChangeUp IG: / cblchangeup GRAPHICS: Patrick Melbourne If you would like him to do some design work for you, feel free to reach out and we will connect you with him! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Pare: Mark is a longtime journalist and broadcaster, and has been covering the IBL since 2018. He is the voice of the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals, the Six Nations Chiefs (Major Series Lacrosse), a news reporter with GuelphToday.com and provides colour commentary for the OHL's Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves. Braeden Ferrington: Braeden pitched 10 seasons in the Intercounty Baseball League, all with the London Majors. He is among the top pitchers in league history for appearances, has IBL all-star accolades and two IBL championships in 2021 and 2022. Dan Dominguez: There isn't a CBL stat Dan doesn't know! He is the statistician and scorekeeper for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, and brings a supremely analytical mind to the show.