Million-Dollar Arm

John Axford was money on the mound.

And it was a summer in Saskatchewan that made him a millionaire, in more ways than one.

Front-Row Favourite

His sense of humour was just a bit outside for some, but Bob Uecker was a one-of-a-kind baseball comedy legend.

From the ballpark to the broadcast booth to beer commercials, the former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher connected with countless people through the game he loved.

Comedians across several generations, including Johnny Carson and Norm Macdonald, could attest to Uecker’s ability to put smiles on faces.

Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2025

What a year it was for baseball in Saskatchewan.

From the grassroots growth that continues in almost every community to successes in high school and college programs to outstanding performances at national events, it was a year to remember.

We now look ahead to 2025 and some of the major storylines we’ll be keeping an eye on.

Top Newsmakers of 2024

It was a highly eventful year for the baseball scene in Alberta and Saskatchewan over these last 12 months.

Personal highs were reached, teams came out of nowhere to achieve fantastic results, and the game itself developed in new, exciting ways.

We count down our favourite moments of the 2024 season in the two provinces.

Puhl Hall

Terry Puhl had a long and successful Major League Baseball career, but the highlight of his journey in the game ended up coming more than 30 years after his retirement.

We chatted with the Melville product about his career and what it was that takes the cake for his favourite moment.

Dutch Treat

Hall-of-Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven spent part of his early childhood years in Saskatchewan.

A rehab assignment decades later brought him back to Western Canada …

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Former big league pitchers and national team standouts Andrew Albers and Dustin Molleken headline the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Major league umpire Stu Scheurwater and several others will also be honoured in the August 17 induction ceremony.

Saskatchewan Stalwart

He put the “battle” in North Battleford.

Following a playing career full of twists and turns that showed off his resilience, Andrew Albers has returned to his home province of Saskatchewan and he’s ready for the next chapter of his baseball life in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

The Ax-Man Retires

John Axford officially announced his retirement in a social media post on Tuesday night.

The 11-year MLB hurler was happy to throw his final professional pitch for Canada in last year’s World Baseball Classic.

The Canadian Baseball Network’s Kevin Glew takes a look at the former Melville Millionaire’s announcement.

Tooning Up For the Big Leagues

From Saskatchewan to St. Louis to Seattle, Marco Gonzales always managed to take his game to the next level.

He’s hoping to do that again as a member of the starting rotation with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024.

We take a look back at the reliable left-hander’s time with the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets.