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.

Opinion: 5 Names for Canadian Hall Consideration

They were the mainstays on prairie baseball fields for years.

Their names are virtually synonymous with the maple leaf, helping show future generations that they, too, could have professional dreams.

They would go onto play the game at the highest level, then come back home to show the way by becoming coaches themselves, giving back to the game they know and love.

Tall Times in the West

By IAN WILSON Leroy Paige easily could have adopted the nickname “Satchel” for the amount of travel he did over a pitching career that spanned five decades. The lanky right-hander made a name for himself in the Negro Leagues long before he put his stamp on Major League Baseball (MLB), but he also played in the […]

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.

Saskatoon Seeks Sophomore Success

They were purple people greeters on a mission.

The Saskatoon Berries entered the 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) season as a team with a strong vision, but no track record.

An effective marketing and social media campaign helped brand the Berries and introduce the expansion team to the city of Saskatoon. Saskatchewan’s largest city responded by welcoming the club with open arms, and their loyalty was met with a summer of great baseball memories.

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.

Wapella’s Near-Perfect Summer

It was one of the most impressive performances the province of Saskatchewan has ever seen on a baseball field.

A team based out of Wapella, with a population of just 400, nearly ran the table for the entire summer of 1924, winning 16 of 20 tournaments they played in.

They also won three games against the famous Brandon Greys.

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.

2024 SDS All-College Team

What a year it was for Saskatchewan baseball products who took their talents south of the border for their collegiate endeavours.

Several took home big awards from their schools and regions, while others captured major conference awards.

We take a look back at the top performances with our first annual SDS All-College Team.