The wait will have to continue for now for baseball fans in Spruce Grove and around Parkland County to see the Energy City Cactus Rats live and in-person.
However, a long-awaited step has been taken as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s board of governors has voted unanimously to allow the team to play its home games at the under-construction Energy City Metro Ballpark for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Read More Spruce Grove Ballpark: A TimelineOne of the top umpires in the Western Canadian Baseball League has been recognized for his officiating achievements across several sports in Alberta.
Kris Hartley – who serves as an umpire and an assignor for the 12-team WCBL – was presented with a Technical Official Recognition Award at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony on June 6th in Red Deer.
Read More Hartley HonouredThe Western Canadian Baseball League season is in full swing and there are a number of players we’re excited to renew acquaintances with this summer.
Let’s take a look around the WCBL at 25 players we’re pumped to see take the mound, step into the batter’s box or show off their throws from the outfield …
Read More Returning WCBL Players to WatchThe Western Canadian Baseball League hit another home run with its second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic.
Carnduff did an outstanding job as host and now Joe McFarland shares a few thoughts on where it could go next.
Read More OPINION: What’s Next for the WCBL’s Rural Roots Classic?Play ball!
Opening Day for the Western Canadian Baseball League is set for Thursday, May 28th across Alberta and Saskatchewan and teams are ready to begin their pursuit of the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WCBL champion.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at each club and see what we can expect from them during the 2026 season.
Read More 2026 WCBL Season PreviewA look at the 2026 edition of the Energy City Cactus Rats …
Read More 2026 Energy City Cactus Rats Season PreviewThey’ve been so close.
The Fort McMurray Giants have missed the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) postseason by the narrowest of margins the last two summers.
We take a look at the roster they’re bringing to the 2026 season.
Read More 2026 Fort McMurray Giants Season PreviewKalem Haney has put his name in the University of Mary record books.
The Lethbridge native and Vauxhall Academy grad put an end to his collegiate career by setting the Marauders’ all-time records for hits and runs scored.
Read More Hail MaryWe check out the Brooks Bombers roster ahead of the 2026 Western Canadian Baseball League season …
Read More 2026 Brooks Bombers Season PreviewIt was a summer that ended too soon for Mavs fans.
The 2025 edition of the Medicine Hat Mavericks picked up 34 regular season victories, the most wins the team had since 2018, when the Mavs won the West Division and the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) championship.
This time around Medicine Hat entered the East Division playoffs in second place and with hopes for a long postseason run.
Read More 2026 Medicine Hat Mavericks Season Preview