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B.C. slugger a new dad, to play for Team Canada

Tyler O’Neill will wear the Maple Leaf in the World Baseball Classic
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Tyler O’Neill when he played with Team Canada in 2017. (The News files)

Maple Ridge Major Leaguer Tyler O’Neill has announced he will be playing for Team Canada this spring.

The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder has already had a busy 2023. He just became a father, and also came to an agreement with his club that will pay him $4.95 million for the coming season.

The 27-year-old and wife Stephanie had their first child, Audrie, who came into the world a week ago.

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Neil Corbett

About the Author: Neil Corbett

I have been a journalist for more than 30 years, the past decade with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News.
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