East Division Claims 2026 WCBL All-Star Game Crown

Entering the fifth inning of the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, there was little in the way for offence for the host East Division.

In a span of four batters, the game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon flipped on its ear with the East driving home five consecutive runs.

Including a decisive, two-run homer off the bat of Medicine Hat Mavericks infielder Carter Roth to secure a convincing 9-2 win over the West Division.

Flying For A Friend

“Remember why.”

You will find those two words scrawled into the inside of Carson Friesen’s hat as he takes to the field for the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks.

More noticeably, the outfielder will take a moment an at-bat to etch an “E” into the dirt beside the batter’s box.

OPINION: Stitches Up

Families are planning their summer vacations now.

With affordability and the geopolitical climate at the top of a lot of minds, now is a good time for local baseball organizations to remind fans about what’s close to home.

Joe McFarland shares a few more of this thoughts.

OPINION: Passing the All-Star Torch

Saskatoon, the floor is yours.

After four years of hosting the stars of the Western Canadian Baseball League, the Okotoks Dawgs have passed the All-Star Game torch onto Saskatchewan’s largest city.

Howe-To Guide to Baseball

He had already earned the title “Mr. Hockey” for his work on the ice.

But Gordie Howe easily could’ve added the nickname “The Natural” for how he competed on the ball diamond, at the golf course and even in the bowling alley.

Such was the immense talent of the man who had broad enough shoulders to carry such accomplishments.

Some of the stories associated with his time in baseball are as legendary as his exploits at the rink.