1 Thru 9: Ethan Pittman

Another move south is in the cards for Ethan Pittman.

The Fort McMurray native and Dawgs Academy product is joining coach Andy Peterson at Linn-Benton Community College.

1 Thru 9: Jayden Kane

Few athletes have had the kind of high-profile year that Jayden Kane has embarked upon.

The Fort McMurray native and AHP Academy product has taken advantage of every opportunity given to him as he’s been looking to find the right college to commit to.

A Barry Good Call

The smile on her face and tears in her eyes were more than enough to tell what was going through Sydney Barry’s mind.

The Fort McMurray native also couldn’t help but laugh in retelling the story of how she found out she was on the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) draft-eligible list.

Jolly Bronze Giants

Ethan Pittman’s final inning in a Fort McMurray Oil Giants uniform will be one he’ll remember for the rest of his life.

Facing the top of the Manitoba batting order, he put them down in order to give his team a 5-3 win and the bronze medal at the Baseball Canada 18U Nationals on his home turf.

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.

Ray of Sunshine

It all comes down to a simple game of catch for Ray Brown.

After more than six decades in baseball, few can match his experience or his instincts at the ballpark.

You never have to question where the Baseball Alberta Life Member is coming from or what his coaching philosophies might be, as he has always believed that hard work and the basics will create success on the field.

Fort McMurray Giants 2025 Preview

You’ll have to excuse coaches, players, personnel and fans of the Fort McMurray Giants if they’re caught singing “Get Back” this summer.

Vocalist Paul McCartney urged the protagonists of The Beatles song to “get back to where you once belonged.”

For the Giants, where they once belonged is the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) postseason.

Steady As He Goes

Miguel Tetreault couldn’t help but smile as he glanced around Legacy Dodge Field in Fort McMurray in Team Alberta’s first game of the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup.

The starting shortstop was living every Canadian baseball player’s dream of representing their province on home turf.

He’s elevated his game to perform at the Canadian Futures Showcase and is now in line to join Cloud County Community College.

7th Inning Stretch: Bryce Nevils

Bryce Nevils likes to bring the “good vibes” to the ballpark.

As the Fort McMurray Giants continue their fight to get into the WCBL playoffs, the Illinois-born outfielder is always doing his best to keep the atmosphere light with smiles and jokes.

Fort McMurray Giants 2024 Season Preview

The Fort McMurray Giants have turned the corner.

After entering the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) as an expansion franchise in 2016, the northern Alberta squad experienced their first .500 season in 2019.

Since then, the Giants have qualified for the postseason in consecutive seasons.