It was kind of fitting that Erik Sabrowski had to wait a little while longer than he had hoped to make his Major League Baseball debut.
After getting through two Tommy John surgeries and the global pandemic just to turn pro, the St. Albert product made the best of the opportunity.
On Sept. 4, 2024, Sabrowski came out of the bullpen for the Cleveland Guardians against the Kansas City Royals.
Read More Standing on GuardThe MLB Draft Class of 2024 was a big one for Alberta.
With five Albertans being named and a few others with connections to our province, it was the biggest contingent since 2011, despite being half the size.
Joe McFarland says this should be a sign of things to come.
Read More OPINION: Alberta’s Big MLB Draft PresenceBack for a third Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Weekend in a row, Canadian baseball legend Matt Stairs couldn’t wait to once again share his knowledge of the game with young athletes in and around Okotoks.
Canadian Baseball Network’s Kevin Glew caught up with him for a chat about his career and more.
Read More Stairs’ Case for Hitting SuccessOver the last year, Nathan Flewelling’s draft stock had risen higher than even he may have expected.
The Innisfail native and Sylvan Lake Gulls catcher really caught the attention of scouts at the MLB Draft Combine.
Then in the third round, the Tampa Bay Rays came calling.
Read More Catching the RaysThe scouting report for the Western Canadian Baseball League is in, and the WCBL received high praise through the Major League Baseball Draft.
The summer collegiate circuit experienced it’s best MLB Draft ever, with more than a dozen alumni being selected over 20 rounds.
Over 600 high school and college prospects were picked in the annual event, which took place from July 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas. Of the 16 Canadians who were chosen, seven spent time in the WCBL.
Read More 2024 MLB Draft ReviewTravis Bazzana is a devoted student of the game of baseball, but the high-end prospect with the Cleveland Guardians is also a teacher.
As you talk to the first overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, and you chat with those around him, it becomes clear that the infielder will leave no stone unturned when it comes to improving his game and the play of his teammates.
Read More Head of the ClassJamie Campbell has taken his long-distance relationship with the Western Canadian Baseball League to the next level.
The Blue Jays Central on Sportsnet host has long been an admirer of the league.
This past week, the broadcaster made the trek out to visit Medicine Hat, Sylvan Lake and Okotoks.
Read More Blue Jay Broadcaster Soaks up WCBL ActionFor baseball fans and gamers of a certain vintage, Nintendo changed what it meant to enjoy the sport in a groundbreaking way.
With the 1987 release of R.B.I. Baseball, arcade goers and home video game players were able to interact with America’s pastime on a different level.
And, lo and behold, some Alberta baseball stars were part of the fun …
Read More R.B.I. Baseball: All-Alberta TeamCalgary’s Michael Soroka has been tabbed as the day two starter for the Chicago White Sox.
After an offseason where he was traded from the Atlanta Braves, Soroka is looking forward to his fresh start.
Canadian Baseball Network’s Tyson Shushkewich has more.
Read More Fresh Start for SorokaIt’s been a whirlwind few months for Kyle Bloor.
The Lethbridge product went from pitching at Tennessee Wesleyan University to signing with the Sioux City Explorers to pitching in a pro tour in Arizona.
As Canadian Baseball Network’s Bob Elliott tells us, the trek ended with the 24-year-old signing a contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Read More Twins Ink Bloor