Steady As They Go

The playoff races are ramping up and team identities are taking shape in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

The result in the WCBL Power Rankings may not mean a lot of movement this week, but there is still time for squads to seal their fate … or change it.

While the positions have largely held steady compared to the last edition of the Power Rankings, here’s a look at why the teams are where they are …

Bullish Move in Power Rankings

The home stretch of the Western Canadian Baseball League regular season is upon us.

While the WCBL playoff picture is starting to take shape, one team has muscled its way into a top-three spot in the Power Rankings.

Here’s a rundown of the latest edition of the league’s movers and shakers …

2024 ASG & HR Derby Photo Gallery

From blistering bats to boisterous crowds to blazing temperatures, the 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game was a smashing success.

A record crowd of 6,064 baseball fans showed up to Seaman Stadium in Okotoks on Saturday, July 20th to take in the festivities.

McDowall Claims WCBL Derby Honours

An emotional Peyton McDowall won the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game SR Bats Home Run Derby and dedicated the win to his grandma.

The Fort McMurray Giants infielder belted six home runs in the final round of the derby, one more than Saskatoon Berries slugger Carter Beck (Carnduff, Sask.) and Moose Jaw Miller Express slugger Austin Gurney (Campbell River, B.C).

WCBL Homer Hopefuls Selected

The contestants for the Western Canadian Baseball League’s long-ball competition have been chosen.

A dozen sluggers – one representative from each WCBL club – have been picked to participate in the SR Bats Home Run Derby, which is part of the league’s 2024 All-Star Game festivities that are taking place on July 20th at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks.

Holding Steady

The more things stay the same, the more they’re ready for change.

There’s little movement in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Power Rankings this week, compared to last week, but the potential for more risers and fallers remains.

While the top four spots are secure for now, there has been some change in the middle of the standings.

WCBL Names All-Star Rosters

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has made its selections for the 2024 All-Star Game.

The East and West Division rosters will suit up at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks for a full slate of baseball festivities, including a home run derby, on Saturday, July 20th.

Let’s take a closer look at each lineup …

Gulls Flying High

After putting together an 11-game winning streak (and counting), the Sylvan Lake Gulls have risen to the top spot in the weekly WCBL Power Rankings.

However, the Okotoks Dawgs won’t be going quietly into the night, as they get ready for a key series against the Gulls.

Check this story out for the latest on where each team landed this week.

Dawgs Got The Power

As Canada celebrated its 157th birthday, the battle for top spot in the Western Canadian Baseball League continued to heat up.

Winning streaks were snapped, potential playoff battles took centre stage while a couple of teams struggled to put an end to their respective losing streaks.

Number One With a Bullet

Things are tightening up atop the leader board.

We have a new team in first place, following a lengthy winning streak, but the second and third place challengers remain in hot pursuit.

Welcome to the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Power Rankings, where unbeaten teams earn upward facing arrows while losing streaks punish squads.