This year feels different to Cody Graf.
The Lloydminster native is into his third season with Prairie Baseball Academy and believes this is the year the program can return to its Canadian College Baseball Conference championship ways.
Read More 7th Inning Stretch: Cody GrafIs Brandon, Manitoba the next destination for the Western Canadian Baseball League?
As the circuit looks at the potential of building up to 16 teams, the Manitoba city has reportedly expressed interest.
We look at the history of summer collegiate baseball in Brandon as well as the other markets that could be potential landing spots for the WCBL.
Read More Eastbound and UpWillie “Curly” Williams left an indelible mark on Alberta and Saskatchewan.
An African-American and former seasoned Negro League player from the US, he found solace and acceptance in the warm embrace of Western Canadian baseball fans.
So much so that Williams earned the title of “Mr. Baseball” in the border city of Lloydminster.
Read More Willie “Curly” Williams – Mr. Baseball of Western CanadaIt’s been an interesting ride for Justin King.
The Lloydminster product and Dawgs Academy alum is coming off a great year in Double-A with the Milwaukee Brewers and also won a championship in the Arizona Fall League.
He is now looking toward 2024 with dreams of getting to the next level.
Read More Ascending to the ThroneAirdrie? Grande Prairie? Lloydminster? Another Edmonton-area team?
The Western Canadian Baseball League has filled a major gap in its territory by bringing Saskatoon into the mix again in 2024.
So what’s next? We asked WCBL president Kevin Kvame.
Read More The WCBL’s 16-Team Dream