There were cheers, beers and even a few tears at the first Western Canadian Baseball League Rural Roots Baseball Classic in Oyen, Alberta.
And if Joe McFarland had a vote at the WCBL board of governor’s table, he would enthusiastically vote “yes” to hold another one in 2026.
Read More OPINION: WCBL’s Rural Roots was a ClassicOh yeah, Oyen!
That was quite a show at the Rural Roots Baseball Classic over the weekend.
The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) event – a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Oyen Pronghorns championship season – culminated with a neutral site game between the Lethbridge Bulls and the Sylvan Lake Gulls at Doug Lehman Field on Sunday, June 8th.
Here are some of the sights from the Rural Roots Baseball Classic …
Read More Rural Roots Baseball Classic Photo GalleryWhen they galloped onto Saskatchewan’s baseball scene, you did not want to lock horns with Oyen.
The Pronghorns, the lone Alberta representative in the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League (SMBL), joined the five-team circuit in 1993 and came ready to play.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Pronghorns claiming their first SMBL championship.
Read More Pronghorn ProudBaseball heroics are on deck.
The last time we saw the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) in action, Connor Crowson was stumbling around the bases of Seaman Stadium and arriving at home plate to a championship celebration in front of 6,341 screaming fans.
It was Crowson’s solo home run in the bottom of the ninth that served as a walk-off tiebreaker against the Moose Jaw Miller Express and delivered a three-peat title to the Okotoks Dawgs. The hometown hero made the final play of the WCBL postseason a decisive and memorable one in the 6-5 triumph.
Who will play the role of hero in 2025?
Read More 2025 WCBL Season PreviewAfter a solid freshman season at Indian Hills Community College, Cole Huebner decided to up his game.
The Edmonton native and AHP Academy alum has been named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year.
Read More Cole’s NotesNo team was hotter than the Sylvan Lake Gulls heading into the postseason.
The Lake Boys rattled off 10 straight wins and finished the 2024 regular season with a Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) record 44 victories as they entered the playoffs.
Then the Dawgs took over. What can the Gulls do to get past their biggest rivals?
Read More Sylvan Lake Gulls 2025 PreviewLogan Grant is now the Bellevue University Bruins’ all-time home runs leader.
After a slow start to the 2025 season, the Dawgs Academy grad and Okotoks Dawgs utilityman has topped Riley Baasch on the list.
Read More Bruin BombsKai Rempel will always remember his first college win with Cloud County Community College.
The Webber Academy alum would love to have a few more firsts added to his collection before 2025 is up.
Read More Fledge from the NestBaseball fans will get a glimpse into the future of Major League Baseball this week with the second annual Spring Breakout.
The prospect showcase is a four-day event with the best prospects from each team taking part, including five who are either from Alberta or playing in the WCBL.
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