Returning WCBL Players to Watch

The 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 …

2026 WCBL Season Preview

Play ball!

Opening Day for the Western Canadian Baseball League is set for Thursday, May 28th across Alberta and Saskatchewan and teams are ready to begin their pursuit of the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WCBL champion.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at each club and see what we can expect from them during the 2026 season.

2026 Fort McMurray Giants Season Preview

They’ve been so close.

The Fort McMurray Giants have missed the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) postseason by the narrowest of margins the last two summers.

We take a look at the roster they’re bringing to the 2026 season.

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.