A fiery competitor and a clutch member of the Okotoks Dawgs bullpen has joined the ranks of professional baseball.
Ashton Luera made his pro debut with the Quebec Capitales of the Frontier League on Canada Day against the Schaumburg Bombers in Illinois.
Read More Quebec CallingHe’s been a trusted member of the Okotoks Dawgs bullpen in the early stages of the Western Canadian Baseball League season.
Wyatt Sadleir, a towering right-handed pitcher from Calgary, has been racking up strikeouts and shutting down opposing batters in his 15-plus innings and nine outings with the Dawgs.
Read More 7th Inning Stretch: Wyatt SadleirCarter Claerhout has accomplished pretty much all there is to achieve in college baseball.
So, it’s no surprise that the long-time member of the Lethbridge Bulls has jumped at the chance to play the game he loves professionally.
The Red Deer native has signed with the Ottawa Titans and made an immediate impact.
Read More Titanic OpportunityHe’s so good and he doesn’t even know it.
That was a sentiment that was expressed by one coach to other skippers at the 2019 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) All-Star Game in Edmonton about Tristan Peters, who was a standout player with the Okotoks Dawgs at the time.
It’s safe to say that Peters now does know exactly what he’s capable of on the ball diamond, given that he’s the starting centre fielder for the Chicago White Sox.
Read More From the Vault: Tristan PetersThe wait will have to continue for now for baseball fans in Spruce Grove and around Parkland County to see the Energy City Cactus Rats live and in-person.
However, a long-awaited step has been taken as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s board of governors has voted unanimously to allow the team to play its home games at the under-construction Energy City Metro Ballpark for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Read More Spruce Grove Ballpark: A TimelineOne of the top umpires in the Western Canadian Baseball League has been recognized for his officiating achievements across several sports in Alberta.
Kris Hartley – who serves as an umpire and an assignor for the 12-team WCBL – was presented with a Technical Official Recognition Award at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony on June 6th in Red Deer.
Read More Hartley HonouredThe Western Canadian Baseball League season is in full swing and there are a number of players we’re excited to renew acquaintances with this summer.
Let’s take a look around the WCBL at 25 players we’re pumped to see take the mound, step into the batter’s box or show off their throws from the outfield …
Read More Returning WCBL Players to WatchThe Western Canadian Baseball League hit another home run with its second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic.
Carnduff did an outstanding job as host and now Joe McFarland shares a few thoughts on where it could go next.
Read More OPINION: What’s Next for the WCBL’s Rural Roots Classic?Play ball!
Opening Day for the Western Canadian Baseball League is set for Thursday, May 28th across Alberta and Saskatchewan and teams are ready to begin their pursuit of the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WCBL champion.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at each club and see what we can expect from them during the 2026 season.
Read More 2026 WCBL Season PreviewA look at the 2026 edition of the Energy City Cactus Rats …
Read More 2026 Energy City Cactus Rats Season Preview