Forged in Fire

Baseball lends itself to dramatic comeback stories.

For the Fort McMurray Giants, they could have never imagined how it would play out in their first season in what was then the Western Major Baseball League

As the Giants celebrate their 10th anniversary, we take a look back at their journey to getting on the field.

Coaching Moves in the WCBL

We’ve seen dugout departures, coaching promotions and managerial musical chairs.

Such is the coaching carousel in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).

We take a look at the makeup of each dugout heading into this summer.

2025 Dugout Stories All-WCBL Team

The debates have begun over who could suit up for their respective countries at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Our third installment is now here, which promises to get some debate going again.

WCBL Schedule Announced

Start making your summer plans now.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has released its schedule for the 2026 season.

2025 WCBL Award Winners Announced

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has determined its most outstanding performers for the 2025 season.

The summer collegiate circuit that calls Alberta and Saskatchewan home has unveiled All-Star Teams, Most Valuable Players, the Rookie of the Year, the Most Outstanding Canadian, the Most Outstanding Pitcher, the Top Relief Pitcher, the Coach of the Year and the Mitch Ball Memorial Award winner.

Here is a rundown of the major award recipients of this year …

OPINION: Five Burning Questions for the WCBL

There’s no rest for the Western Canadian Baseball League’s wicked.

With the 2025 season now wrapped up, Joe McFarland takes a look at a few burning questions the summer circuit has heading into what promises to be a busy offseason.

WCBL Top Performers

They are the sultans of swat and peak pitchers in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

During a summer of strong performances in the WCBL, these batters and moundsmen stand out among their peers and can be found at the top of the leaderboards at the end of the 56-game regular season.

The Rhoades Show

For the second year in a row, a Fort McMurray Giants slugger has taken home the golden bat at the WCBL Home Run Derby.

After Peyton McDowall did the honours in 2024, Matt Rhoades followed through during a soggy Saturday afternoon in Okotoks.

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.

WCBL Players to Watch

They are the unleashers of long balls, the ground ball vacuums, the base burglars and the strikeout artists that fans get excited to see every summer.

With the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) season upon us, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the returning veteran players who have brought us to our feet in previous years.

These top hitters, elite pitchers and gold glovers are worth keeping an eye on when you head to WCBL games in Alberta and Saskatchewan.