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.

PBA Names 2026 Hall of Fame Class

Prairie Baseball Academy has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes four new inductees.

One builder and three players will be recognized at the program’s annual banquet on Jan. 31, 2026.

CCBC Expansion Announced

The Canadian College Baseball Conference is adding a ninth team to the league for the 2026 season.

The CCBC made the announcement on Nov. 1st that the University of British Columbia (UBC) is joining the circuit.

7th Inning Stretch: Riley Burns

He might not be the most outspoken person on the Fort McMurray Giants, but Riley Burns lets his arm do the talking.

The home-grown left-hander has become a staple on the Western Canadian Baseball League club’s pitching staff over the last three years, and for good reason.

Coyotes Crowned CCBC Champs

The Okanagan College Coyotes had some unfinished business to take care of.

After losing a heartbreaking 13-inning marathon loss to the University of Fraser Valley in the 2024 Canadian College Baseball Conference World Series final, the Yotes wanted nothing more than another shot.

7th Inning Stretch: Brett Potter

Easter came early this year for Brett Potter.

But instead of collecting chocolate-covered eggs and other treats, the University of Calgary Dinos infielder was collecting home runs against the Vancouver Island University Mariners.

7th Inning Stretch: Nate Garth

Prairie Baseball Academy will be leaning on a mix of veterans and new faces to pick up their first CCBC World Series title since 2017.

One of those pieces will be first baseman Nate Garth (Calgary), who is having an outstanding freshman campaign.

7th Inning Stretch: Jake Roggensack

Jake Roggensack is hoping to be a bigger piece of the puzzle for the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks in 2025.

The hard-hitting infielder is looking to help guide the team to their first Canadian College Baseball Conference title.

No Fly Zone

After a stellar first start of the season for the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, it was hard to imagine how Matthew Ridsdale could do any better.

Instead, he upped the ante by throwing the first no-hitter in program history on March 30.

7th Inning Stretch: Cody Graf

This year feels different to Cody Graf.

The Lloydminster native is into his third season with Prairie Baseball Academy and believes this is the year the program can return to its Canadian College Baseball Conference championship ways.