List of defunct baseball teams in Canada

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The following is a list of defunct baseball teams in Canada. It includes the league(s) they played for, and championships won.

Contents

Major League Baseball

National League

TeamCityExistedNL East TitlesNational League Pennants World Series TitlesNotes
Montreal Expos Montreal, Quebec 1969–2004100Became the Washington Nationals in 2005

Minor League Baseball

AAA

International League

TeamCityExistedBallparkLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
Hamilton Tigers Hamilton, Ontario 19180Moved from Syracuse, New York, mid-seasonIndependent
Montreal Royals Montreal, Quebec1928–1960 Delormier Stadium 7Moved to Syracuse Los Angeles Dodgers
Ottawa Giants Ottawa, Ontario1951 Lansdowne Park 0Became the Ottawa A's after one season New York Giants
Ottawa A's Ottawa, Ontario1952–1954 Lansdowne Park 0Moved to Columbus, Ohio Philadelphia Athletics
Ottawa Lynx Ottawa, Ontario1993–2007 Lynx Stadium 1Moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, for 2008 season. Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto, Ontario1912–1967 Maple Leaf Stadium 4Founded in 1896; moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1968 Boston Red Sox
Winnipeg Whips Winnipeg, Manitoba 1970–1971 Winnipeg Stadium 0Moved from Buffalo midway through 1970 season Montreal Expos

Pacific Coast League

TeamCityExistedBallparkLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
Calgary Cannons Calgary, Alberta 1985–2002 Foothills Stadium 0Became the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2003 Florida Marlins
Edmonton Trappers Edmonton, Alberta1981–2004 Telus Field 4Became the Round Rock Express in 2005 Montreal Expos
Vancouver Mounties Vancouver, British Columbia 1956–1962, 1965–1969 Capilano Stadium 0 Seattle Pilots
Vancouver Canadians Vancouver, British Columbia1978–1999 Nat Bailey Stadium 3Became the Sacramento River Cats in 2000. Not to be confused with the current Vancouver Canadians that play in the High-A West League. Oakland Athletics

AA

Eastern League

TeamCityExistedBallparkLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
London Tigers London, Ontario 1989–1993 Labatt Park 1Moved to Trenton, New Jersey Detroit Tigers
Quebec Metros Quebec City, Quebec 1971–1977 Stade Municipal 0Known as the Carnivals 1971–1975 Montreal Expos
Sherbrooke Pirates Sherbrooke, Quebec1972–1973 Amedee Roy Stadium 0 Pittsburgh Pirates
Trois-Rivières Aigles Trois-Rivières, Quebec1971–1977 Stade Municipal 0Not to be confused with the current team of the same name in the independent Can-Am League. Cincinnati Reds
Thetford Mines Pirates Thetford Mines, Quebec1974–1975Bellevue Stadium1Moved from Sherbrooke (above) Milwaukee Brewers

A

New York–Penn League

TeamCityExistedBallparkLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
Hamilton Red Wings Hamilton, Ontario 1939–19420 St. Louis Cardinals
Hamilton Cardinals Hamilton, Ontario1946–19561Known as the Red Wings in 1956 St. Louis Cardinals
Hamilton Redbirds Hamilton, Ontario1988–1992 Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium 0 St. Louis Cardinals
London Pirates London, Ontario1940–1941 Labatt Park 0 Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Catharines Stompers St. Catharines, Ontario1986–1999 Community Park 1Also known as the Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays
Welland Pirates Welland, Ontario1989–1994 Welland Stadium 0 Pittsburgh Pirates

Northwest League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
New Westminster Frasers New Westminster, British Columbia 19740Independent
Victoria Mussels Victoria, British Columbia1978–19800Independent

Rookie

Pioneer League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotesAffiliate
Calgary Expos Calgary, Alberta 1977–19840Known as the Cardinals 1977–78 Montreal Expos
Lethbridge Dodgers Lethbridge, Alberta1975–19833Known as the Expos 1975–76 Los Angeles Dodgers
Lethbridge Black Diamonds Lethbridge, Alberta1992–19980Known as the Mounties 1992–1995 Arizona Diamondbacks
Medicine Hat Blue Jays Medicine Hat, Alberta1977–20021Known as the A's 1977 Toronto Blue Jays

Independent baseball

Can-Am League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Ottawa Champions Ottawa, Ontario 2014–20201
Ottawa Rapidz Ottawa, Ontario20080

Canadian Baseball League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Calgary Outlaws Calgary, Alberta 20031
Kelowna Heat Kelowna, British Columbia 20030
London Monarchs London, Ontario 20030
Montreal Royales Montreal, Quebec 20030Road-only team
Niagara Stars Welland, Ontario20030
Saskatoon Legends Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 20030
Trois-Rivières Saints Trois-Rivières, Quebec20030
Victoria Capitals Victoria, British Columbia20030

Frontier League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
London Rippers London, Ontario 20120Folded during 2012 season
London Werewolves London, Ontario1999–20011

Golden Baseball League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Victoria Seals Victoria, British Columbia 2009–100

Northern League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks Thunder Bay, Ontario 1993–19980Moved to Schaumburg, Illinois, in 1999 and became the Schaumburg Flyers.

North American League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Calgary Vipers Calgary, Alberta 2005–111Moved from the Northern League to the Golden Baseball League on October 23, 2007, then to the North American League in 2011. Folded following the 2011 season.
Edmonton Capitals Edmonton, Alberta2005–20121Moved from the Northern League to the Golden Baseball League on October 23, 2007, then to the North American League in 2011. Suspended operations on February 21, 2012.
Known as the Cracker-Cats from 2005 until 2009.

North Central League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Regina Cyclones Regina, Saskatchewan 19940
Saskatoon Riot Saskatoon, Saskatchewan19940

Prairie League Of Professional Baseball

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Moose Jaw Diamond Dogs Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan1995–19970
Regina Cyclones Regina, Saskatchewan1995–19971
Saskatoon Stallions Saskatoon, Saskatchewan1995–19970Entered league as the Saskatoon Riot; changed name to Smokin' Guns in 1996 and to Stallions in 1997
West Man Wranglers Brandon, Manitoba 1995–19970Entered league as the Brandon Grey Owls; changed name to West Man Wranglers in 1997

Western Baseball League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Surrey Glaciers Surrey, British Columbia 19950Moved to Reno, Nevada, and became the Reno Chukars.

College Summer Baseball

Expedition League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Wheat City Whiskey Jacks Brandon, Manitoba 2019–20210

Intercounty Baseball League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Oshawa Dodgers Oshawa, Ontario 2002–20090

Western Major Baseball League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Melville Millionaires Melville, Saskatchewan 1901–20211/2
Red Deer Generals Red Deer, Alberta 20070
St. Albert Big River Prospects St. Albert, Alberta 2005–20080Known as Edmonton Big River Prospects 2005
Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 0
Sherwood Park Dukes Sherwood Park, Alberta 20080
Yorkton Cardinals Yorkton, Saskatchewan 2004–20210

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