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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Ethan Menard was a dependable presence in the Saskatoon Berries lineup in 2025.

The results of his second WCBL season were sublime and his superb campaign has been rewarded with Menard being named the 2025 Most Valuable Player ...

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

The call to the bullpen was answered - and then some - by Mickey McClaskey this summer.

The closer with the Sylvan Lake Gulls brought the heat to opposing batters in 2025 and has been named the Top Relief Pitcher in the WCBL ...

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

Connor Crowson has always worn the red-and-white with pride, so it's fitting that he has been named the WCBL's Most Outstanding Canadian.

The infielder with the Okotoks Dawgs, a fixture in the heart of the lineup since 2021, was fantastic this summer.

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 5d

The Saskatoon Berries were a behemoth during the 2025 WCBL campaign.

The club set a new record for victories in a regular season by going 46-9 to finish 1st overall in the standings.

WCBL Coach of the Year Joe Carnahan was at the helm for all of it ...

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Western Canadian Baseball League

The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 6d

He was the last guy you wanted to see on the mound if you stepped into the batter's box.

Levi Abbott was the epitome of consistency and dominance in 2025.

For his wizardry on the bump, Abbott was chosen as the WCBL's Most Outstanding Pitcher.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · 7d

He hit for average and power. He stole bases in bunches. He played all over the diamond.

And he was clutch when the Okotoks Dawgs needed him to be.

Zane Skansi is your 2025 WCBL Rookie of the Year ...

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Alberta Dugout Stories @abdugoutstories.bsky.social · Jun 2

⚾️ NEW STORY: “The expectation is that they’re coming here to play baseball. They’re coming here to get better – they’re coming here with a dream.” Ray Brown is back for a third tour of duty as coach with @wcblbaseball.bsky.social's Fort McMurray Giants. #WCBL #YMM

Ray of Sunshine

Fort McMurray Giants head coach Ray Brown is back for a third tour with the team, emphasizing the same basics he has preached in his decades of mentoring.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · May 28

Happy Opening Day in the WCBL!

Our season opener - presented by FortisAlberta - takes us to Medicine Hat where the defending champion Okotoks Dawgs face the Mavericks at Athletic Park at 7:05 p.m.

Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · May 27

More analysis than you can handle to preview the 2025 WCBL season ...

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WCBL 2025 Season Preview Show

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · May 27

FortisAlberta is stepping inside the lines with the WCBL.

The electricity distribution company has entered into a partnership with the WCBL to present Opening Day, Opening Week and the league’s All-Star Game & Home Run Derby to passionate sports fans.

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Alberta Dugout Stories @abdugoutstories.bsky.social · May 27

🎧 We are just a couple days away from @wcblbaseball.bsky.social Opening Day! To celebrate, we have a special 2-part #ADSPodcast Season Preview Extravaganza coming your way. It starts today with the East Division and we have #Saskatchewan players from each team. ⚾️🇨🇦 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Episode #333: WCBL East Division Season Preview Extravaganza

Podcast Episode · Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast · 2025-05-26 · 42m

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Apr 10

Trying to keep track of WCBL alumni who have gone on to play pro with MLB organizations?

We've got you covered ...

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 27

Have you got your tickets 🎟 yet?!

This will be a fun night out!

Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 13

We are going back to our roots. And we cannot wait to see you Oyen!

Save the date: June 8th.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 13

Major announcement coming up. Make sure you tune in...

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Rural Roots Baseball Classic Press Conference

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 13

Cannot wait to welcome Jamie Campbell and John Axford to Saskatchewan for a Weyburn Beavers fundraiser on March 15th.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 6

"I am officially hooked on the WCBL and that league has a fan for life," says Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell.

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The Western Canadian Baseball League (the “WCBL”) is Canada’s pre-eminent summer collegiate baseball league.

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 3

We're very excited to welcome the Energy City Cactus Rats (formerly the Edmonton Prospects) to the WCBL ...

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Energy City Cactus Rats Join League

Prospects Rebrand

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Mar 3

Major announcement for our league happening soon ...

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Alberta Dugout Stories @abdugoutstories.bsky.social · Feb 19

⚾️ NEW STORY: After last year's exciting @mlb.com debut for former Edmonton Prospects star Erik Sabrowski, it got us wondering who might be next when it comes to @wcblbaseball.bsky.social alumni. Former Okotoks Dawgs standout Jacob Melton headlines our list. #WCBL #Baseball #Alberta

Next in Line

Several former Western Canadian Baseball League players are making their way up the MLB depth charts. Who is next to make the jump? We have five possibilities.

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Igniter Tickets @ignitertickets.com · Feb 26

Home run! ⚾️ We're thrilled to partner with @wcblbaseball.bsky.social to help fans catch all the unforgettable action! Can't wait for opening day!

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Western Canadian Baseball League @wcblbaseball.bsky.social · Feb 11

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