The Twelve Days of Baseball Christmas
As we celebrate the holiday season, we present a very special Alberta baseball-style edition of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Read More The Twelve Days of Baseball ChristmasCategory: Mike Soroka
A Wager in Washington
The 2024 season felt like the tale of two campaigns for Calgary’s Michael Soroka.
He started the year as a starter with the Chicago White Sox before heading to the bullpen, where excelled in the second half.
The right-hander is hoping to keep that momentum going after signing with the Washington Nationals.
Read More A Wager in WashingtonFive Storylines We’re Watching in 2024
2023 was a banner year for baseball in Alberta, including all that we did at Alberta Dugout Stories.
So what’s next?
We gaze into our crystal ball to take a look at the stories that are on the top of our minds heading into 2024.
Read More Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2024New Sox for Soroka
Calgary’s Mike Soroka saw it all in his eight years in the Atlanta Braves organization.
After battling several injuries in recent years, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound hurler was hoping to get back to his 2019 All-Star form.
He will be doing it with a new team though, as he was traded to the Chicago White Sox on Nov. 16.
Read More New Sox for SorokaOPINION: Baseball’s Opportunity in Alberta
“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 AlbertaThe Second Debut
After more than 1,000 days away from a Major League Baseball mound, Michael Soroka made his return with the Atlanta Braves.
Enduring a battle with injuries, the Calgary product went six innings, allowing four runs on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
More importantly, he was able to walk off the field on his own accord.
Read More The Second DebutSoroka on Road Back to Atlanta
Michael Soroka is healthy and doing well rehabbing in the minors …
Read More Soroka on Road Back to AtlantaAlberta’s 2023 Pro Connections
With the 2023 Major League Baseball season now underway, it was only a matter of time before each organization started setting up its affiliate rosters for the coming year.
While things can and will change, we thought we’d scour as many minor league rosters for Alberta connections to get you updated on where everyone is.
Read More Alberta’s 2023 Pro ConnectionsOPINION: Give Me More “Meaningless Baseball”
The World Baseball Classic has finally lived up to the billing of its name.
It set records in terms of crowd size and television viewing, while producing some intense, emotional games.
In an effort to grow the game, our Joe McFarland says the WBC has hit a grand slam across the globe.
Read More OPINION: Give Me More “Meaningless Baseball”Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2023
If one thing is for certain, 2023 will not be short on things for baseball fans in Alberta to talk about.
2022 certainly set the bar high with fantastic individual and team performances, great community-building opportunities and a return to “normal” of sorts after what was an unprecedented couple of years around the world.
Once again, we take a look at the top five storylines we will be watching heading into the new year.
Read More Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2023