Baseball This Week in Quebec: Michel Laplante Honored

While construction workers are returning from a two-week break, the same cannot be said for baseball, which remains at the heart of the action throughout Quebec. The latest highlights will be featured right here once again, along with upcoming events you won't want to miss.

Frontier League fans were treated to a back-and-forth series between the Aigles and the Capitales. The Trois-Rivières team even surprised everyone by winning four out of six games against Québec. The Trifluviens' offense has been particularly impressive thanks to the excellent work of coach Greg Bird. Last weekend, the series moved to the Old Capital. Despite the Eagles having the upper hand in the games, once again, it was the tribute to Michel Laplante that stole the show. The man who was the undisputed face of the team for over 25 years now sees his No. 9 jersey join the hall of fame at Canac Stadium.

While there, the PASSION MLB team had the privilege of witnessing this unique moment. Kudos to the organization for its hospitality and major-league-caliber professionalism. The baseball experience offered by the Capitales is simply one-of-a-kind.

Off the field, recent roster moves have even allowed two local talents—Jaycob Lachance and Pierre-Luc Jacques—to get a taste of the pros during a call-up to Quebec City. Finally, the Capitales announced the return of the excellent pitcher Cleiverth Perez. The former Tigers prospect will be a major boost to the rotation.

In the LBJÉQ, following a rather eventful trade period, the teams are now ready for the final stretch before the postseason. The Beauce region will even have the chance to host a game between the Alouettes and the Diamants on Friday, August 8. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at Julien-Faucher Stadium in Sainte-Marie.

Meanwhile, in Saguenay, the Voyageurs stayed true to form by hosting yet another themed game. This event also helped support young Cubans, as fans were invited to give back by bringing baseball equipment to the game. This generosity in the name of our sport is worth noting, as the initiative is directly linked to the next generation of baseball players. On the field, last month's standout players were pitcher Pierre-Luc Jacques (Québec), while the offensive honor went to Simon Roy (Coaticook).

In the LBMQ, the 2026 season is already coming to a close. The league's teams will then regroup to begin the playoffs. Acton Vale and Coaticook remain among the league's powerhouses, while the tight competition will once again determine the long-awaited final standings. Individually, international players dominate the pitching statistics, as evidenced by Rinatro Hirama's no-hitter last Saturday.

Our Quebec talents, meanwhile, are standing out offensively in several batting categories. The Canadian Championship is fast approaching, and catcher Michel Dagenais (Drummondville) is the first player to be announced as representing Quebec. The gold medal will undoubtedly be in our representatives' sights once again. The event will take place August 20–23 in New Brunswick. The full roster will be presented here, along with news about the famous tournament.

On the women's side, history was made on August 1. The WPBL kicked off its season in the United States, and several Quebec players will be part of this exciting adventure: Andréanne Leblanc, Maika Dumais, Élodie Ciamarro, Ela Day-Bédard, and Sarah Beaulieu. The new league will feature four teams for its inaugural season. It's important to note that this is the only professional league in the Americas. Our players' season is expected to last about seven weeks, including the playoffs. Please note that all games will be held in Springfield for the league's first season.

• Former Eagles player Mathieu Vallée has been promoted to the AA level by the Blue Jays.
• The Quebec Diamonds are division champions in the LBJÉQ.
• The Expos alumni tour was once again a success this year.
• Abraham Toro's strong season continues at the AAA level with his 19th home run.

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