Front-Row Favourite

His sense of humour was just a bit outside for some, but Bob Uecker was a one-of-a-kind baseball comedy legend.

From the ballpark to the broadcast booth to beer commercials, the former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher connected with countless people through the game he loved.

Comedians across several generations, including Johnny Carson and Norm Macdonald, could attest to Uecker’s ability to put smiles on faces.

MLB Postseason Ties to Alberta

It’s October, which means it’s time for Major League Baseball playoffs.

The Toronto Blue Jays are out of it.

The Montreal Expos are long gone.

And it feels like Calgary pitcher Mike Soroka and the Chicago White Sox have been out of the playoff hunt since spring training.

What’s an Alberta baseball fan supposed to do?

Ascending to the Throne

It’s been an interesting ride for Justin King.

The Lloydminster product and Dawgs Academy alum is coming off a great year in Double-A with the Milwaukee Brewers and also won a championship in the Arizona Fall League.

He is now looking toward 2024 with dreams of getting to the next level.

Alberta’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.

King of the Hill

Justin King used to think pitchers were dumb.

Growing up exclusively as a hitter, he always thought all they wanted to throw was fastballs, so he would wait on a hanging slider or curveball so he could send it flying.

The Dawgs Academy grad has had to change his belief on that after transitioning into a pitcher during his final college season – a move that recently landed him a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.