They’re having a ball in the Western Canadian Baseball League.
Good thing, too, because baseballs are a vital piece of equipment for the WCBL. You literally cannot play the game without them.
The league, with a dozen teams in Alberta and Saskatchewan, welcomes a new official baseball supplier this year.
Read More Field of SeamsIt was a bullish move that transformed the baseball scene in Western Canada.
The creation of a Saskatchewan Major Baseball League (SMBL) franchise in Lethbridge was initially intended to fill the void left by the departure of professional baseball.
Decades later, the legacy of that team can be seen at ballparks across Alberta and throughout the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).
Read More Bulls at the GateLanden Bourassa had himself a year to remember in 2023.
Not only was he among the American Association leaders in wins and complete games, the Lethbridge product was healthy and represented Canada for the first time at the Pan Am Games Qualifiers in Argentina.
Read More Golden EyeWith the Western Canadian Baseball League handing out its awards, we wondered if we could put together a league All-Star Team.
With a twist.
Introducing our 26-man roster, an idea born out of imagination and accomplishment.
Read More 2023 ADS All-WCBL Team“Does Alberta punch above its weight when it comes to baseball in Canada?”
It’s a question our Joe McFarland posed on social media recently after what should be considered another successful year in our province.
But are we doing enough to celebrate it?
Read More OPINION: Baseball’s Opportunity in AlbertaAlberta baseball fans packed the park during the summer of 2023, smashing attendance records along the way.
Ballpark Digest has the receipts, which show the Okotoks Dawgs having the third-highest attendance across all summer collegiate leagues and teams.
We take a look at all the numbers and how each Alberta market fared.
Read More Ballpark BlitzThe sprint marathon that is the Western Canadian Baseball League regular season has come to an end and now the games really matter.
We take a look at all four first-round playoff matchups from around the league and some of the “best of show” performances from each of the teams.
Read More 2023 WCBL Postseason PreviewIn his last hurrah with the Lethbridge Bulls, corner infielder Torrin Vaselenak is pushing his game to new levels.
He’s already punched out a dozen homers during the 2023 WCBL season and recently suited up with the West Division’s All-Star team.
Vaselenak is the subject of this edition of “1 Thru 9” …
Read More 1 Thru 9: Torrin VaselenakThe Okotoks Dawgs can take a bow.
After hosting two successful Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Games in 2022 and 2023, could it be time for them to pass the torch?
Joe McFarland wades into the possible locations as well as ways to expand the game and festivities.
Read More OPINION: What’s next for the WCBL’s Mid-Summer Classic?Javier De Alejandro wanted to provide more than just a solid performance for his team.
The Lethbridge Bulls starter went into the July 19 matchup with the Brooks Bombers wanting to do something special for his dad, Juan, who was celebrating his birthday.
He ended up putting together a no-hitter in a 7-0 win.
Read More A Near-Perfect Birthday Present