The Energy City Cactus Rats took baby steps in the construction process of their new ballpark in Spruce Grove.
However, fans still haven’t been to a game there and the WCBL was left scrambling multiple times throughout the year.
Joe McFarland says some important questions need to be answered this offseason.
Read More OPINION: The Cactus Rat in the RoomAnother summer of Western Canadian Baseball League action is in the books and it was another year to remember on many fronts.
Joe McFarland takes a look at some of the headlines that will likely be focused on heading into the busy offseason.
Read More OPINION: Five WCBL Offseason ThoughtsBuckle up, the postseason has arrived.
The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) regular season is complete and the field of 12 teams has been reduced to eight championship contenders.
Read More WCBL Postseason PreviewEntering the fifth inning of the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, there was little in the way for offence for the host East Division.
In a span of four batters, the game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon flipped on its ear with the East driving home five consecutive runs.
Including a decisive, two-run homer off the bat of Medicine Hat Mavericks infielder Carter Roth to secure a convincing 9-2 win over the West Division.
Read More East Division Claims 2026 WCBL All-Star Game CrownThe best and brightest of the Western Canadian Baseball League were on full display on Saturday for the first day of the All-Star Weekend.
Gael Salinas (Saskatoon) took home the Bunt Competition, David Simmons (Energy City) captured the Home Run Derby, and Sylvan Lake was named host for the 2027 All-Star Weekend.
Read More 2026 WCBL All-Star Weekend HappeningsThe bashers of baseballs and deployers of dingers are set to deliver a home run haul.
The contestants in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Home Run Derby, which is part of the circuit’s All-Star Weekend festivities, have been announced.
Read More Long Ball Launchers AnnouncedThe Sultans of Soft Contact are ready to roll.
Roll it down the baseline, that is.
The field is set for the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Bunt Competition, which is part of the All-Star Weekend festivities taking place on Saturday, July 18th at NexGen Patch at Cairns Field in Saskatoon.
Read More Field Set for WCBL’s Bunt CompetitionThe best and brightest in the Western Canadian Baseball League are gearing up for a full weekend of fun in Saskatoon.
The WCBL has announced its player selections for the East Division and West Division rosters that will take the field at the 2026 All-Star Weekend at NexGen Patch at Cairns Field on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th.
Read More WCBL All-Star Rosters AnnouncedThe wait will have to continue for now for baseball fans in Spruce Grove and around Parkland County to see the Energy City Cactus Rats live and in-person.
However, a long-awaited step has been taken as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s board of governors has voted unanimously to allow the team to play its home games at the under-construction Energy City Metro Ballpark for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Read More Spruce Grove Ballpark: A TimelineThe Western Canadian Baseball League season is in full swing and there are a number of players we’re excited to renew acquaintances with this summer.
Let’s take a look around the WCBL at 25 players we’re pumped to see take the mound, step into the batter’s box or show off their throws from the outfield …
Read More Returning WCBL Players to Watch