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.

Province of the Year

Baseball Sask is once again the envy of the Baseball Canada world.

For a record 10th time since 1986, the organization was named Province of the Year by the federal body during its annual awards banquet in November.

Celebrating Baseball Sask’s Best

Blink and it feels like you missed it.

The baseball season across the Canadian prairies flies by, especially when the weather cooperates, and that was the case again in Saskatchewan in 2024.

Baseball Sask reflected on the year that was with its annual awards banquet on Oct. 19.

Muenster Mash

Merek Yeager can’t help but laugh about his first experience in Toronto.

Invited to the 2023 Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase, he checked into his hotel then tried to figure out how to get to Rogers Centre.

Since then, the Muenster product has been on a jet-setting trip through the Canadian baseball world.

Jesson Keeps ‘Em Guessin’

It wasn’t until after the game that Tucker Jesson realized what had happened.

When he struck out Sam Thiessen in the bottom of the seventh to preserve a 1-0 lead, the young hurler had also completed his first career no-hitter.

The Regina product had simply wanted to save arms for the next games at the Ray Carter Cup.

Silver Sluggers

After two straight silver medal performances at the Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships, the Regina Trappers are hoping to win it all at home in 2025.

Fantastic Four

Saskatchewan is quickly asserting itself as a powerhouse on the girls and women’s national baseball stage.

The province just finished its best summer ever with a silver medal and three second-place finishes.

And players with the program believe the best is yet to come.

Heisler’s Hall Call

There are all kinds of pick-off moves by pitchers.

Rod Heisler had a unique move that allowed him to be successful with Baseball Canada for years.

Canadian Baseball Network’s Bob Elliott has more as the Moose Jaw native was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

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.

No Doubt About Whitt

The 2026 World Baseball Classic can’t come fast enough for Ernie Whitt.

The Baseball Canada manager believes his team is on the cusp of getting into the championship bracket of the tournament if all the stars align – literally.

Whitt will be the guest speaker at the Regina Red Sox annual banquet April 20.