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.
Read More Alberta Pitchers Shine on Biggest StageHe has never lacked the words to describe what baseball means to Canada.
For Justin Morneau, it’s both personal and a matter of national interest.
The first baseman wore the red-and-white at four World Baseball Classic events as a player before accepting a role as the hitting coach at this year’s edition of the international tournament.
Read More Motivational MorneauIt didn’t start the way he wanted but Nathan Flewelling ended the 2025 baseball season with a bang.
He’s hoping it’s a sign of things to come as he takes part in his second Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays, where the Innisfail native has climbed up the depth charts and is now ranked the No. 11 prospect in the organization.
Read More Ray of SunshineIt’s been a long time since Michael Soroka had the opportunity to suit up in the red, white and black of Canada.
The Calgary native was a fixture for the Baseball Canada Junior National Team in 2014-2015, he’s been pining for the chance to do it again.
He gets the start against Colombia to open the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Read More Start Us UpHe’s waited longer than he had hoped to represent Canada.
And when he finally gets the opportunity to do it at the World Baseball Classic, Adam Macko plans to soak it all in.
Read More Fulfilling a DreamBaseball fans will be excused if they feel like trading in their cowhide for some pigskin this Super Bowl weekend.
With that in mind, here’s a look at three pieces of trivia involving times when Alberta baseball had links to the Super Bowl …
Read More From the Diamond to the GridironAlberta arms will figure prominently on Team Canada’s pitching staff at the World Baseball Classic.
With a quarter of the 16 pitchers named to the Canadian roster hailing from the province, they’ll play a key role in the success of the squad when the tournament gets underway in March.
Here is a closer look at the pitchers from Wild Rose Country …
Read More Canada Leans on Alberta Arms at WBCTwo former Edmonton players and a baseball builder from Moose Jaw are part of the 2026 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class.
Read More Devo, Stubby and Baba HonouredThe most influential people in the country’s baseball scene have been revealed by the Canadian Baseball Network.
The CBN recently released their list of the nation’s top power brokers in the sport and a number of honourees have ties to Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Read More CBN Reveals Baseball Power BrokersIt was memorabilia mayhem.
Calgary-born Todd McFarlane was right in the middle of the collectible chaos and emerged with one of the most sought-after pieces of sporting history.
Read More McFarlane and the McGwire Ball Bonanza