They’re having a ball in the Western Canadian Baseball League.
Good thing, too, because baseballs are a vital piece of equipment for the WCBL. You literally cannot play the game without them.
The league, with a dozen teams in Alberta and Saskatchewan, welcomes a new official baseball supplier this year.
Read More Field of SeamsWith the Western Canadian Baseball League handing out its awards, we wondered if we could put together a league All-Star Team.
With a twist.
Introducing our 26-man roster, an idea born out of imagination and accomplishment.
Read More 2023 ADS All-WCBL TeamThe top players in the Western Canadian Baseball League have been recognized by the WCBL.
Award winners from the 2023 season include the regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP), the Most Outstanding Canadian, the Most Outstanding Pitcher, the Rookie of the Year, the Coach of the Year, the top players from each WCBL team, as well as the postseason MVP.
Read More WCBL Awards Handed OutEach season and every year brings its own rollercoaster ride.
New heights experienced and sorrowful depths that leave a mark … these wild swings happen in the batter’s box as well as far out of earshot of the crack of the bat.
As the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season was in its first month and the potential of a fresh campaign offered hope and promise to teams and fans, our family was hit with news that left us stunned.
Read More Highs & Lows“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 AlbertaAlberta baseball fans packed the park during the summer of 2023, smashing attendance records along the way.
Ballpark Digest has the receipts, which show the Okotoks Dawgs having the third-highest attendance across all summer collegiate leagues and teams.
We take a look at all the numbers and how each Alberta market fared.
Read More Ballpark BlitzJavier De Alejandro wanted to provide more than just a solid performance for his team.
The Lethbridge Bulls starter went into the July 19 matchup with the Brooks Bombers wanting to do something special for his dad, Juan, who was celebrating his birthday.
He ended up putting together a no-hitter in a 7-0 win.
Read More A Near-Perfect Birthday PresentShortstop Ryan Kucy of the Brooks Bombers answers a number of questions for us in our “1 Thru 9” series …
Read More 1 Thru 9: Ryan KucyA look around the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Opening Week in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Read More WCBL Opening Weekend Photo GalleryPlay ball!
The Western Canadian Baseball League is set to step up to the plate with a full summer of action taking the field in ballparks across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
In the second of our two-part series, we take a look at the West Division.
Read More WCBL 2023 Season Preview: West Division