Homer Hopefuls
We size up the WCBL Home Run Derby competitors from the East and the West divisions …
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WCBL All-Star Rosters Unveiled
The Western Canadian Baseball League has unveiled the rosters for its upcoming All-Star Game.
A full slate of activities is planned for July 15 at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, including the game and a Home Run Derby.
We take a look at the participants.
Read More WCBL All-Star Rosters UnveiledMachibroda Signs With Minnesota Twins
The last time the Minnesota Twins signed a 6-foot-4 left-handed hitting slugger out of Western Canada it worked out pretty well.
You may have heard of Justin Morneau.
The Twins selected him in the third round of the 1999 MLB draft and he became a four-time All-Star, the 2006 American League MVP and a Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
Nobody is expecting Nolan Machibroda to be Justin Morneau, but, like Morneau, the 23-year-old Saskatoon native is a first baseman with a powerful left-handed stroke and a burning ambition to play in the big leagues …
Read More Machibroda Signs With Minnesota TwinsWCBL All-Star Game Returning to Okotoks
The Okotoks Dawgs and the WCBL have announced that the All-Star Game & Home Run Derby are returning to Seaman Stadium in 2023.
Read More WCBL All-Star Game Returning to OkotoksWCBL All-Star Game Photo Gallery
We check out some of the sights from the 2022 WCBL All-Star Game at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks.
Read More WCBL All-Star Game Photo GalleryWest Scores Thrilling Walk-off Win in WCBL All-Star Game
It was an exciting back-and-forth WCBL All-Star Game that ended in walk-off fashion in extra innings.
More than 6,000 fans showed up to Seaman Stadium in Okotoks to take in the festivities, which included a Home Run Derby.
Kevin Glew of the Canadian Baseball Network has the details …
Read More West Scores Thrilling Walk-off Win in WCBL All-Star GameDishing on Derby Details & All-Star Starting Lineups
We check in on the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Home Run Derby details, including the contest format and a look at the competitors.
Read More Dishing on Derby Details & All-Star Starting LineupsDerby Downers
It’s not uncommon for players to struggle during the home run derby.
But to come away from a home run derby with zero home runs, well, that’s just depressing.
We catch up with a couple of players who posted goose eggs at the worst possible time.
Read More Derby DownersShowing Up The Ultimate Showman
When Brent Cooper stepped up to the plate for batting practice at Foothills Stadium on June 28, 2011, he could not believe what was happening.
Not only was the Calgarian playing on the same team as famed slugger Jose Canseco, he was suddenly engaged in an impromptu home run derby of sorts against the 6-4 , 240-pound baseball beast.
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