The 1984 Edmonton Trappers were the first Canadian team to win a Pacific Coast League (PCL) championship.
The Trappers would go on to claim three more PCL titles over the course of their existence, but this one had some strong underdog vibes to it.
Learn more in this edition of In The Cards …
Read More In The Cards: 1984 Edmonton TrappersStepping onto the mound at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, left-hander Erik Sabrowski doesn’t remember much from the moment that made him a Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Guardians.
The Absolute Human Performance alum spoke with Canadian Baseball Network’s Tyson Shushkewich to talk about the year that was and what’s to come in 2025.
Read More Sabrowski’s ReflectionsAs the concrete walls and steel beams rise out of the dirt in Spruce Grove, a new ballpark is finally starting to take shape.
The forging of a new identity for a Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) franchise that will celebrate its 20th year of existence in 2025 is also underway.
With a moving in date set for June of next year, the multi-million dollar stadium project has moved well beyond photorealistic renderings and that much closer to becoming a reality.
Read More Ballpark Building BlocksDon’t cry because it’s over – smile because it happened.
We take a look back at the phenomenal regular season and playoff performance of Erik Sabrowski.
After getting called up to the Cleveland Guardians at the end of August, the St. Albert Minor Baseball and Absolute Human Performance grad was lights out.
Read More October SurpriseNo pressure.
We just want you to replace Hall-of-Fame first baseman Rod Carew.
This was the looming expectation for Wally Joyner as he went about his business in 1985.
Read More Joyn the ClubThe rain pouring down on what was then called Telus Field in Edmonton acted as a perfect metaphor.
Despite the downpour, more than 9,000 fans bundled up to shed tears and say goodbye to their beloved Edmonton Trappers on final time on Sept. 2, 2004.
Read More Trappers UnlockedClaire Hingley’s trophy case is filling up fast.
The Edmonton product has picked up a gold medal with Baseball Alberta’s 14U Girls team as well as a bronze and silver with the 16U team over the last two years.
Hingley wants more heading into 2025.
Read More Claire to BelieveIf you build it, they will come.
But you need to have patience, as the Edmonton Prospects have learned over the last few years.
Read More Edmonton Prospects 2024 Season PreviewThe Edmonton Collegiate Hawks would love for history to repeat itself.
The fourth-place team during the CCBC season in 2023, the University of Calgary Dinos, won the year-end championship.
Veteran outfielder Rejean Bourget looks ahead to the 2024 championship as the Hawks enter as the fourth-place team.
Read More 1 Thru 9: Réjean Bourget“You have to know the past to understand the present.”
As we continue to beam about the state of baseball in Alberta, it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate our past.
It’s time for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to consider some of the builders who helped bring the Pioneer League and Pacific Coast League to Alberta.
Read More OPINION: Five Famed Names for the Canadian Baseball Hall