For the first time in franchise history, the University of Calgary Dinos have a target on their backs as the reigning Canadian College Baseball Conference champions.
Pitcher Ethan Webster enjoys the pressure, and chatted with us for a recent edition of the podcast, which we’ve used to launch the 2024 season of “1 Thru 9.”
Read More 1 Thru 9: Ethan Webster“Does Alberta punch above its weight when it comes to baseball in Canada?”
It’s a question our Joe McFarland posed on social media recently after what should be considered another successful year in our province.
But are we doing enough to celebrate it?
Read More OPINION: Baseball’s Opportunity in AlbertaIn his last hurrah with the Lethbridge Bulls, corner infielder Torrin Vaselenak is pushing his game to new levels.
He’s already punched out a dozen homers during the 2023 WCBL season and recently suited up with the West Division’s All-Star team.
Vaselenak is the subject of this edition of “1 Thru 9” …
Read More 1 Thru 9: Torrin VaselenakHe’s been a standout player on a struggling team, but Trent Lawson is content to let his play on the field do the talking.
The Calgary outfielder with the Weyburn Beavers – who suited up for the Edmonton Prospects in 2021 – was named a Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) All-Star for his solid work this season.
Lawson is the subject of this edition of “1 Thru 9” …
Read More 1 Thru 9: Trent LawsonIt’s been a while since chants of “Lanny! Lanny! Lanny!” called out from Calgary fans in support of their sports hero.
In this case, the boosters weren’t serenading Hall-of-Fame hockey player Lanny McDonald, who won a Stanley Cup with the Flames in 1989.
This chorus was part of the scene on the afternoon of Monday, May 22nd as a red-clad Alex Lanigan took the mound at Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge.
Read More Dinos SoarWe are on the cusp of the start of the Canadian College Baseball Conference season.
We take a look at what’s in store for the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, University of Calgary Dinos and Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs, as well as the squads from B.C.
Read More Spring into ActionIt was a February night to remember for the Prairie Baseball Academy.
Not only were they able to finally hold their first full pre-season banquet and awards night since the pandemic, but they were also able to induct three new members of their Hall of Fame.
Above all that, coach Todd Hubka announced they were getting a $500,000 donation to improve their facilities.
Read More PBA Night to RememberIt’s rare to find Sean Dunn without a smile on his face.
The young Fort McMurray native is soaking in the moments while playing for his hometown Western Canadian Baseball League team.
The Giants hurler “definitely got the chills” pitching in the Canada Day 2022 home game.
Read More Getting the Job DunnDax Wandler has been through a lot to get back onto the baseball field.
After injuring his throwing arm early in the 2019 WCBL season, the Brooks Bombers infielder wasn’t able to get surgery until May 2021.
He’s finally back now and hoping he can get back into the minds of prospective college programs.
Read More Dax is BackBrendan Luther wouldn’t mind winning a few more championships.
He was a big contributor to the Okanagan College Coyotes’ championship run in the Canadian College Baseball Conference this spring.
And now the star infielder has his sights set on replicating that feat in the Western Canadian Baseball League with the Okotoks Dawgs.
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