Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · August 27 · 46m

It was a rollercoaster ride for the Parkland Twins at the Baseball Canada 18U Nationals in Fort McMurray, including a marathon game, as they earned silver.

The Western Canadian Baseball League enters the offseason on another high thanks to the quality of play in 2026. So what's on their "to do" list heading to 2027?

The Saskatoon Berries have painted the league purple. The rapid ascent of the Berries in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) saw the Saskatchewan squad capture the Harry Hallis Memorial Tro…

The Sylvan Lake Gulls and Saskatoon Berries are the last two teams standing, looking for an opportunity to win their first WCBL championship in franchise history.

Less than 24 hours after hitting a cycle with the Chicago White Sox, former Okotoks Dawgs star Tristan Peters has been named to the MLB All-Star Game.

The Western Canadian Baseball League has announced its rosters for the annual All-Star Game, which is being held for the first time in Saskatoon July 18-19.

Cochrane's Simon Baker needs a new trophy case after cleaning up with several major awards and recognitions at Cloud County Community College.

The Energy City Cactus Rats have finally been given permission to play games at Energy City Metro Ballpark, albeit without fans for now.

Vauxhall Academy, Baseball Sask, Gulls Prep and AHP Academy will join Dawgs Academy as the prairie teams suiting up in the inaugural The Road to Okotoks in July.

The 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.

For the first time since 2017, the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs are Canadian College Baseball Conference champions after a 12-7 win over Edmonton Collegiate.

After coming excruciatingly close to capturing their first WCBL championship in 2025, the Sylvan Lake Gulls are hoping to finally claim that title this summer.

Edmonton's Ryan Kucy has gone from third baseman to pitcher in his senior season at St. Bonaventure University.

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Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · March 27 · 43m

It’s a season of change in the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) and, for the first time, every game is going to mean something towards winning it all.

We are on the cusp of history with the debut of the Women's Pro Baseball League coming soon. Alberta and Saskatchewan could serve as leaders for the future.

Matt Coutney (Wetaskiwin) credits his health and knowing his place in the game to closing in on 1,500 minor league at-bats in the Los Angeles Angels system.

Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson is ready to represent Canada at the World Baseball Classic before returning to the Guardians system.

Stubby Clapp, Devon White and Jim Baba headline the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Class of 2026.

Dawgs Academy grad Eric Hartman learned plenty of lessons and stole plenty of bases in his first pro season with the Augusta GreenJackets.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2026-01-22 · 46m

We take a look back at five integral moments during the season that we will remember the most from 2025.

What would a 26-man All-WCBL Team look like if it were set up for the MLB playoffs or the World Baseball Classic? We answer that with our third annual squad.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has released its 2026 schedule, which will see Opening Day on May 28th.

We take a look back at an epic World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays ... and what it meant for the game in Canada.

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is set to induct its Class of 2025 featuring a quintet of baseball legends including builders, players and an author.

Sylvan Lake Gulls pitcher Josh Tucker has set a new standard in strikeouts in the Western Canadian Baseball, becoming the first to surpass the 300 mark.

When he wasn’t getting it done with his bat, catcher Brady Bye was getting it done on the field with the Regina Red Sox pitching staff. The home-grown talent, a student at Point University, w…

For the first time in franchise history, the Sylvan Lake Gulls are Western Canadian Baseball League West Division champions, earning a berth in the league final.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-08-10 · 24m

After a solid season with the Triple-A Durham Bulls, Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum Tristan Peters is dreaming of an MLB debut with Tampa Bay in 2025.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-08-06 · 57m

Airdrie's Evan Wilde reflects on a crazy collegiate baseball career, including transitioning from pitcher to first base in his final season.

Okotoks Dawgs pitcher Brody Forno was all smiles after getting the chance to come into the WCBL All-Star Game as a pinch-runner and made the most of it.

"Daddy, can we go play baseball?" Those simple words from his daughter helped validate our Joe McFarland's belief around being a female baseball ally.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-06-26 · 56m

Baseball Alberta has unveiled its roster for the first-ever female baseball team taking part in the Canada Summer Games.

Two love letters to a beautiful game from a couple of Alberta boys. This is why we’re passionate about this project. This is why Alberta Dugout Stories exists.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-06-19 · 46m

The Western Canadian Baseball League hit a home run with its Rural Roots Baseball Classic in Oyen. And Joe McFarland thinks the show should go on in 2026.

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We take a look back at the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League Rural Roots Baseball Classic in Oyen through the lens of our Ian Wilson.

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-06-05 · 53m