International

Two decades after getting drafted for the first time, Axford gets a chance to lead Canada back to the Olympics.

Here is a preview of the Americas Qualifier, including who to watch for and each team’s chances of advancing to the Olympics.

Venezuela’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by longtime former major league starters Anibal Sanchez and Wil Ledezma.

Puerto Rico’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by former major leaguers Ivan De Jesus, Jesmuel Valentin and Noel Cuevas.

Nicaragua’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by veteran national team pitchers Junior Tellez, Elvin Garcia and Elias Gutierrez.

Dominican Republic roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by veteran outfielders Jose Bautista and Melky Cabrera and Mariners minor league outfielder Julio Rodriguez

Colombia’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by former big league pitchers Yohan Pino and Sugar Ray Marimon.

Canada’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by former big league pitchers John Axford, Scott Mathieson and Chris Leroux.

Cuba’s roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by decorated veteran standouts Frederich Cepeda and Alfredo Despaigne.

Team USA now knows its path to the Tokyo Olympics.

The DSL’s future is cloudy for 2021, plus an update on when rookie-level ball in Arizona and Florida could get underway.

As expected, players on 40-man rosters will not take part in Olympic qualifying.

After 12 years in an array of roles for USA Baseball, organizational mainstay Ashley Bratcher has been named the general manager of the 18U national team program.

Ben Badler picks 15 international prospects signed this year who might be under the radar for now but have breakout potential at the lower levels.

Scouting reports on international prospects joining the D-backs this year, from the top players in the class down to the sleepers.

Breaking down the Dodgers’ 2020-2021 international signing class.

Scouting reports on 11 Giants’ international signings from this year’s class, plus a sleeper pitching prospect to follow.

Scouting reports on 13 international prospects who joined the Rockies’ farm system this year.

Scouting reports on 10 international prospects as the Padres reloaded their system with another wave of talent in this year’s signing class.