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OPINION: Unveiling Joe’s 2026 WCBL Awards Ballot

You have to give a lot of credit to Swift Current infielder Jake Hiromoto as it could have been really easy for him to soak in all the moments of a record-setting year.

Instead, he was team-first at every turn, ending every interview he did in his rookie season with a “Go 57’s.”

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WCBL Unveils 2026 Award Winners

The top performers in the Western Canadian Baseball League have been made official.

The summer collegiate circuit that calls Alberta and Saskatchewan home has named its Rookie of the Year, Most Outstanding Canadian, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Top Relief Pitcher, Coach of the Year, Mitch Ball Memorial Award winner, All-Star Teams and Most Valuable Players from the regular season and postseason.

Here is a summary of the WCBL’s major 2026 award recipients …

OPINION: The Cactus Rat in the Room

The Energy City Cactus Rats took baby steps in the construction process of their new ballpark in Spruce Grove.

However, fans still haven’t been to a game there and the WCBL was left scrambling multiple times throughout the year.

Joe McFarland says some important questions need to be answered this offseason.

OPINION: Five WCBL Offseason Thoughts

Another summer of Western Canadian Baseball League action is in the books and it was another year to remember on many fronts.

Joe McFarland takes a look at some of the headlines that will likely be focused on heading into the busy offseason.

WCBL Postseason Preview

Buckle up, the postseason has arrived.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) regular season is complete and the field of 12 teams has been reduced to eight championship contenders.

Record Time

It was a smashing success.

No records were safe in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) this summer.

We take a look back at some of the top performances of the summer.

East Division Claims 2026 WCBL All-Star Game Crown

Entering the fifth inning of the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, there was little in the way for offence for the host East Division.

In a span of four batters, the game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon flipped on its ear with the East driving home five consecutive runs.

Including a decisive, two-run homer off the bat of Medicine Hat Mavericks infielder Carter Roth to secure a convincing 9-2 win over the West Division.

2026 WCBL All-Star Weekend Happenings

The best and brightest of the Western Canadian Baseball League were on full display on Saturday for the first day of the All-Star Weekend.

Gael Salinas (Saskatoon) took home the Bunt Competition, David Simmons (Energy City) captured the Home Run Derby, and Sylvan Lake was named host for the 2027 All-Star Weekend.

Long Ball Launchers Announced

The bashers of baseballs and deployers of dingers are set to deliver a home run haul.

The contestants in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Home Run Derby, which is part of the circuit’s All-Star Weekend festivities, have been announced.

Field Set for WCBL’s Bunt Competition

The Sultans of Soft Contact are ready to roll.

Roll it down the baseline, that is.

The field is set for the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Bunt Competition, which is part of the All-Star Weekend festivities taking place on Saturday, July 18th at NexGen Patch at Cairns Field in Saskatoon.