Unfinished Business

With one eye on the prize of the 2018 Women’s Baseball World Cup, Canada has another eye on the future and it may not be more prevalent than by looking at the Alberta contingent heading to Viera, Florida.

Five Albertans make up the roster, including three first-year national team players.

While there is plenty of new blood, the expectation remains the same: win.

Havana Ball

Alexis Galloway’s trip to Cuba for the 2017 Baseball Canada Girls Development Camp was cut short because of injury. The Okotoks native was able to get back onto the radar for 2018 and looked to make an impression with the Women’s World Cup in Florida coming this summer.

Soroka picks up win in MLB debut

Calgary pitching prospect Mike Soroka made his Major League Baseball debut last night, taking the mound for the Atlanta Braves during a start against Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets at Citi Field.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pound righty ended up picking up the win after putting in six innings of work. He gave up six hits and one earned run – a solo home run off the bat of Yoenis Cespedes – while issuing no walks and striking out five, en route to a 3-2 Braves victory.

Here’s a look at Soroka’s special day and the reactions to it …

The Scott Richmond World Tour

Scott Richmond’s road in baseball hasn’t been paved in gold, but he does have a gold medal to show for it. He also has more than a few stops around the world stamped on his passport. And another leg of the Vancouver native’s journey is set to begin.

Hutzal’s Home Now With Herd

Peter Hutzal has found a home away from home at Marshall University. The Calgary shortstop continues to make a name for himself south of the border after a very successful run in Okotoks.

Digging our Dugout

With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to reflect on what has been a tremendous start to Alberta Dugout Stories, and also give you a glimpse into what’s to come in 2018.

Luchanski’s Redemption

After what she calls an “off-year” in 2016, Edmonton’s Nicole Luchanski is basking in the glow of a Canadian MVP year in 2017 and hoping for the women’s game to grow in 2018.