Baseball This Week in Quebec: Charles Davalan in Arizona, New Indoor Center in Valleyfield & More

Quebec baseball news spans a busy autumn landscape featuring prospects in high-level leagues across North America, new collegiate programs launching in the province, and youth teams competing internationally, according to regional sports reporting.

Charles Davalan Advances in the Arizona Fall League

Quebec native Charles Davalan is continuing his 2026 baseball season in the Arizona Fall League, where he has seen playing time at second base for the Glendale Desert Dogs. The Los Angeles Dodgers are closely monitoring the development of their prospect in the fall circuit, which runs from October 3 through November 13, 2026, according to Major League Baseball rosters. Baseball America previously ranked Davalan 89th overall among MLB prospects following mid-season prospect updates, noting his performance in leading the High-A Great Lakes Loons to the playoffs before his promotion to Double-A Tulsa.

Cégep de Jonquière Launches Division 2 Baseball Program

The collegiate baseball landscape in Quebec is expanding as Cégep de Jonquière prepares to join Division 2 starting in the 2027 season. The institution appointed Nicolas Doré as the first head coach in the program’s history, with Vincent Dantinne serving as assistant coach. Prospective student-athletes interested in joining the Gaillards can tour the new facilities during an open house scheduled for January 22, 2027.

Carouges de la Rive-Sud Compete in Baltimore DMV Series

Youth women’s baseball representation from Quebec reached Maryland recently as players Rebécca and Dorothée Morneau traveled with their family to participate in the Columbia tournament as part of the DMV Series. Representing the Carouges de la Rive-Sud organization, the two sisters practiced in American facilities and competed in their respective age divisions before finishing the weekend as tournament finalists following a loss in the championship game.

Baseball This Week in Quebec: Charles Davalan in Arizona, New Indoor Center in Valleyfield & More
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Indoor Training Expands in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

A new indoor baseball facility, Le Hangar Baseball, is opening at 490, rue Hébert in Valleyfield to serve players of all skill levels. The center features three batting cages, a synthetic playing surface, HitTrax technology, and a boutique. A free public grand opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, with regular operations beginning the following day.

Upcoming Community Celebrations and Recognitions

The Repentigny Royal has invited the public to celebrate its most recent LBJÉQ championship on Saturday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the Repentigny Chevrolet dealership. Additional regional accolades include Félix Lebrun of the Thetford Filons pitching a no-hitter against Vermont State University, Antoine Villeneuve winning the U16 silver medal match at the BQL Center Fall Challenge, and Deiten Lachance earning a finalist nomination for the title of Canadian Team Sport Athlete of the Year. The 53rd Gala Sport Québec is scheduled for Friday, November 4, while Edmonton’s RE/MAX Field has been selected to host the Senior Canadian Championship from August 26 to 29, 2027.

Baseball This Week in Quebec: Charles Davalan in Arizona, New Indoor Center in Valleyfield & More
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Charles Davalan collects three hits, three RBIs

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