Shi Davidi

Venezuela caps off best WBC yet by beating U.S. in thrilling final

Shi Davidi

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Boasting an extensive national and global journalism career, Shi Davidi joined Sportsnet in 2011 as a MLB Insider and columnist for sportsnet.ca. As one of Sportsnet’s leading baseball insiders, Davidi brings fans the latest news from the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse and from around the major leagues.

With deepening talent pool, Canada's WBC breakthrough is just the beginning

Canada's quarterfinal run at the World Baseball Classic signalled a strong future for the program. In fact, it may only be the beginning, writes Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.

Canada’s run to WBC quarterfinals ends with loss to U.S.

Olympic jerseys, video 'fire up' Canada ahead of U.S. quarterfinal at WBC

A special delivery for the Canadian team at WBC arrived at Daikin Park on Friday afternoon. Moments later, a hockey bag stuffed with Olympic jerseys, a gift for the boys, was dropped in the middle of the clubhouse.

Canada chasing another iconic WBC moment against U.S. in quarterfinal clash

“You only get so many of these moments in a lifetime." Canada is leaning on the memory of 2006, when it last beat the U.S. at the World Baseball Classic, ahead of an historic quarterfinal clash. Shi Davidi has the story from Houston.

Benefits of Canada's WBC run well beyond quarterfinal date with U.S.

Paxton doesn’t think WBC run with Canada will sway retirement decision

James Paxton is pitching so well at the World Baseball Classic, that some folks are lobbying him to change his mind about retirement. Shi Davidi checks in with Big Maple to see if it's worked.

Canada finally breaks through to reach WBC quarters for first time

A quarterfinal date awaits Team Canada for the first time at the World Baseball Classic after Wednesday's triumph over Cuba.

Quantrill, Canadians ‘ready to rock’ vs. Cuba in pivotal pool finale

Blue Jays' Berrios has WBC hopes dashed a second time due to insurance

Jose Berrios’ hopes of joining Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals were dashed late Tuesday when he didn’t get approval from the tournament’s insurers.