Justin Breen has overcome plenty of obstacles in his young baseball career.
From three knee surgeries to switching colleges, the Fort McMurray product is soaking in the moments now with Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
The Dawgs Academy alum also hopes to use his experiences to guide his future coaching philosophies.
Read More The Breen MachinePat Casey may have thought he was done with the game of baseball, but the sport had different plans for him.
On a number of occasions, when baseball looked like it offered only dead ends, the Oregon product discovered there was more for him.
The result was a fulfilling career and the realization of a dream he never had.
Read More The Pat Came BackIt’s said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
Well, count us in as pals, as well.
If there’s one place we love spending time, it’s the ball diamond. Turns out, we’re not alone either. In our travels, we interview people about the game and their passion for it.
Guests on Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast have made it clear that baseball has captured their hearts.
Read More Baseball ValentinesMatt Coutney remembers the exact moment when he realized that professional baseball was going to be a grind.
32 games into what became 121 games played in the Los Angeles Angels’ farm system, the Wetaskiwin product says he wasn’t sure he’d be able to make it.
But he put up great numbers, earned a promotion, and now has his eyes on bigger things in 2024.
Read More Angel AdjustmentsWillie “Curly” Williams left an indelible mark on Alberta and Saskatchewan.
An African-American and former seasoned Negro League player from the US, he found solace and acceptance in the warm embrace of Western Canadian baseball fans.
So much so that Williams earned the title of “Mr. Baseball” in the border city of Lloydminster.
Read More Willie “Curly” Williams – Mr. Baseball of Western CanadaEvery community in Saskatchewan has a baseball story to tell.
From kids picking up a bat and glove for the first time then playing the game at different association levels to rising into the college and even professional ranks, there are numerous stories to tell.
We are pleased to introduce you to the new Saskatchewan Dugout Stories.
Read More Welcome to Saskatchewan Dugout StoriesOne of the best pitchers to ever suit up for the Toronto Blue Jays and a player who got his start in professional baseball in Alberta has been selected for induction in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Lefty hurler Jimmy Key was one of six people named as part of the 2024 induction class recently, adding the honour to his list of achievements, which includes a pair of World Series rings and five Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star appearances.
Read More Key AdditionLanden Bourassa had himself a year to remember in 2023.
Not only was he among the American Association leaders in wins and complete games, the Lethbridge product was healthy and represented Canada for the first time at the Pan Am Games Qualifiers in Argentina.
Read More Golden EyeRickey Hill dreamed of playing pro baseball.
While he didn’t play in Major League Baseball, the Texan did spend time in the minors despite his considerable adversity.
Hill’s journey, which included a stop with the Lethbridge Expos, is the basis of the new Netflix movie, The Hill.
Read More Uphill BattleThe National Baseball Hall of Fame electorate have had their say.
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton have been deemed worthy for glory in Cooperstown, New York by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).
A pair of alumni of the Calgary Cannons, meanwhile, will have to wait at least another year before their fate is determined.
Read More Hall Monitor