Bird on the Wire

When Braidy Birdsall puts her mind to something, nothing is getting in her way.

Even when facing injuries, she’s the first to pick herself back up and get motivated to overcome the obstacle.

It’s a mindset that has served her well as an athlete, including in baseball where she’s been chosen in the Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.

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Taylor Made

She’s had a taste of representing Canada and Taylor Schueller now wants more.

The 17-year-old utility player was a mainstay on Baseball Sask teams this summer, earning a spot on the national squad’s development camp roster.

And now, she’s dreaming even bigger.

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Dreaming of Draft Day

There was a time when Addie Ziebart found herself wondering if she should quit baseball.

Now, she finds herself on the cusp of potentially being drafted into the new Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) in November.

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Summer Games Trailblazers

It’s a dream come true for girls across Canada wanting to showcase their skill on a national stage.

For the first time ever, female baseball has been added to the Canada Summer Games, with the debut coming August 18-24 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

We chat with the head coach and three players about the opportunity.

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The Iron Lady

Arleene Noga was a mild-mannered baseball lifer with one pet peeve – poor fundamentals.

The former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) star from Ogema, Sask., could not abide seeing players lollygag a throw or casually scoop a grounder.

J.P. Antonacci of the Canadian Baseball Network was at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s induction ceremony.

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