Tugboat Traded

The Cleveland Guardians have netted a major return in exchange for Canadian pitching prospect Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson.

The left-handed pitcher, who trained at Dawgs Academy in Okotoks before starring for the Dawgs in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL), was dealt – along with their 29th overall competitive balance pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft – to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for two-time Gold Glove winning catcher Patrick Bailey on May 9th.

Back on Canadian Turf

Erik Sabrowski has been on plenty of flights, pitched in a lot of ballparks and explored a slew of major cities over parts of three big league seasons.

But this Thursday’s travel schedule was special.

Matt Betts of Canadian Baseball Network has more on Sabrowski’s first roadtrip to Toronto.

Alberta Pitchers Shine on Biggest Stage

They answered the call for Canada.

And, while they may not have delivered a victory, they rose to the occasion in impressive fashion.

In one of the biggest baseball games in Canada’s history, it was Alberta pitchers who took the mound and gave the Americans all they could handle.

All Aboard to the WBC

He might be the youngest on Baseball Canada’s roster at the World Baseball Classic, but Matt Wilkinson is always willing to answer the bell to prove he belongs.

The Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum is ready to represent his country again before heading back to the Cleveland Guardians system.

Six Storylines to Watch in 2026

As we went through the 2025 baseball season, we didn’t really realize just how many stories we were writing.

Entering 2026, we realize we’ll definitely be busier with a laundry list of major events and personal performances that will likely dominate the headlines.

WCBL Talent in MLB

From hanging in the West to competing with the very best, players from the Western Canadian Baseball League put their skills on display in the majors this year.

Several hitters and pitchers who were stars in the WCBL have taken their talent to the highest levels of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Here’s a look at some familiar faces who took the mound or stepped into the batter’s box in the big leagues in 2025 …

Five Reasons to Watch MLB Spring Breakout

Baseball fans will get a glimpse into the future of Major League Baseball this week with the second annual Spring Breakout.

The prospect showcase is a four-day event with the best prospects from each team taking part, including five who are either from Alberta or playing in the WCBL.

Next in Line

It was a thrill to see Erik Sabrowski take the mound for the Cleveland Guardians last season.

The former Edmonton Prospects two-way star had a dream start to his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, pitching flawlessly in the regular season before being called upon in big moments during the playoffs.

So, who’s next? We look at five possibilities.

I Heart Baseball

What do people love about baseball?

The answers are here …

Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2025

What will Erik Sabrowski do for an encore? Can Michael Soroka find his way as a starter in Washington? And can the Okotoks Dawgs repeat the four-peat?

We look ahead to what promises to be another fantastic year of baseball coverage from an Alberta perspective.