Easton Kitura still has a couple of years before he graduates high school.
The Spruce Grove native is still considered one of the best Canadian prospects eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft.
The Parkland Twins and Vauxhall Academy product is looking to turn more heads at the Canadian Futures Showcase.
Read More Five-Tool KituraThe 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 PresenceThe Lethbridge Bulls have plenty to celebrate this year.
With 2024 marking the 25th anniversary of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) franchise, the team has a lot planned to promote the ball club and recognize its proud history.
Part of that history includes opening up Alberta to the circuit and setting the league on a path from the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League (SMBL) to the Western Major Baseball League (WMBL), the predecessor of the WCBL.
The Bulls will look to convert that trailblazing history into modern-day success in 2024.
Read More Lethbridge Bulls 2024 Season PreviewWho has the top high school baseball academy program in Canada?
The debate has only intensified over the years as more schools pop up from coast-to-coast.
Baseball Canada CEO Jason Dickson says it might be time to settle some scores, as his organization explores the idea of an academy national championship.
Read More Going to SchoolBob Elliott has released his list of the most influential Canadians in baseball, and the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) makes a number of appearances on the esteemed roll call.
The Hall-of-Fame journalist produced a list of 135 top names in the sport, with Alex Anthopoulos, general manager of the Atlanta Braves, at first overall; followed by Phillies skipper Rob Thomson in second; and Josh Naylor – slugger with the Cleveland Guardians – in the third spot.
Here’s a look at where WCBL personalities landed on the Canadian Baseball Network list …
Read More Making the ListJim Kotkas knows the difference a good coach can make.
And after witnessing such people first-hand as a player, he became one.
Read More Always a JetAfter growing up in BC, Carlin and Cardel Dick have forged similar paths in baseball.
After spending time at Vauxhall Academy of Baseball, they are now part of the Canadian contingent at Division 1 schools stateside.
Read More The Bash BrothersPardon the pun, but Alberta once again hit it out of the park in the college baseball ranks in 2023.
We take a look at the outstanding performances we saw this year and wrap it all up with our annual All-College Team.
Read More 2023 ADS All-College TeamVauxhall Academy of Baseball grad Garrett Hawkins has been rising up the San Diego Padres’ depth chart since being drafted in 2019.
However, his plans have hit a roadblock after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.
As Tyson Shushkewich reports, the right-hander is still hoping to return in 2024.
Read More Hawk Eyes Return“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 Alberta