Ray of Sunshine

It didn’t start the way he wanted but Nathan Flewelling ended the 2025 baseball season with a bang.

He’s hoping it’s a sign of things to come as he takes part in his second Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays, where the Innisfail native has climbed up the depth charts and is now ranked the No. 11 prospect in the organization.

1 Thru 9: Cole Dickinson

Cole Dickinson has endured more hardships in his baseball career than a lot of players, yet still finds a way to succeed.

After winning Baseball Alberta 15U ‘AAA’ Player of the Year in 2023, the right-hander went through Tommy John Surgery and finally returned to the field in 2025.

1 Thru 9: Riley Wolbeck

Riley Wolbeck might just be the human definition of the classic line, “What are they putting in the water?”

The 15-year-old Leduc native stands out in more ways than one, with a height of 6-foot-4 and weight of 220 pounds.

1 Thru 9: Aidan Robinson

Imagine catching the first game of a double-header then heading to the bump for the back half.

That’s what Aidan Robinson for Webber Academy in 2025 as he continues his ascent up the baseball world in Alberta.

Leaving for New York

Inaugural. Historic. Landmark. Trailblazing.

Whatever word you would like to use, Madison Willan has been living it every single day since she heard her name get called in the second round by New York in the first-ever Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.

Six Storylines to Watch in 2026

As we went through the 2025 baseball season, we didn’t really realize just how many stories we were writing.

Entering 2026, we realize we’ll definitely be busier with a laundry list of major events and personal performances that will likely dominate the headlines.

OPINION: Get Ready for the “Blue Jays Bump”

Baseball organizations in Alberta and Saskatchewan are hoping to make it onto Santa’s “nice” list this year.

Whether or not Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick can pack those wishes into the stocking might be a much bigger question to answer.

Celebrating Baseball Alberta’s Best of 2025

It was a record-setting year for Baseball Alberta and the organization is expecting even bigger things in 2025.

That was one of the many storylines coming out of Baseball Alberta’s Annual General Meeting and Awards in Edmonton.

From Bat Boy to Hall of Famer

It could have been quite easy for Orv Franchuk to dislike or even hate baseball right from the very start.

The Wandering River, Alberta product instead turned around and made it a passion, earning him numerous accolades including being named to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

1 Thru 9: Jayden Kane

Few athletes have had the kind of high-profile year that Jayden Kane has embarked upon.

The Fort McMurray native and AHP Academy product has taken advantage of every opportunity given to him as he’s been looking to find the right college to commit to.