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.

Beck Claims Rookie of Year & Top Canadian Awards

Carter Beck is just doing what comes naturally.

The result was a lot of walloped baseballs over the summer.

It also meant a series of awards and accolades from the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).

Beck, an outfielder with the Saskatoon Berries, has been named the Rookie of the Year and Most Outstanding Canadian for his phenomenal 2024 season in the WCBL.

Trentin’s Travels

Trentin Kooy loves being on a baseball field.

He’s played in numerous tournaments and showcases over the past couple of years, hoping to capture the attention of scouts and college coaches.

The Saskatoon native and Going Yard Academy product is hitting the biggest stage soon at the Canadian Futures Showcase.

Currie Up and Wait

If the Regina Red Sox had it their way, they would have been playing in a new baseball stadium yesterday.

Their current abode, Currie Field, is more than 60 years old and in need of major upgrades and repairs – ranging from only having one dressing room, a backstop that is held together with zip-ties and washroom facilities which operate off a septic tank system that can’t keep up with park usage.

WCBL Championship Preview

And then there were two.

It all comes down to this in the Western Canadian Baseball League as the championship series will feature the Moose Jaw Miller Express and the Okotoks Dawgs.

WCBL Playoff Preview

Things are about to escalate quickly.

With the 56-game regular season having drawn to a close, the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) 2024 postseason is set to begin.

We take a look at each of the four playoff matchups about to hit the field.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

When it comes to the Western Canadian Baseball League, Ian Regnier channeled his inner Johnny Cash this summer.

No, he didn’t walk the line or become the man in black.

But his adventures across Alberta and Saskatchewan evoked memories of Cash’s classic hit song I’ve Been Everywhere.

Holding Steady

The more things stay the same, the more they’re ready for change.

There’s little movement in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Power Rankings this week, compared to last week, but the potential for more risers and fallers remains.

While the top four spots are secure for now, there has been some change in the middle of the standings.

Taste of Home

It was a homecoming like no other for Tyler Vanneste.

The Warman, Saskatchewan native was able to play in his old high school digs in Saskatoon during a recent roadtrip to visit the Berries.

He also welcomed his Medicine Hat Mavericks teammates to his parents’ home for a delicious feast.

7th Inning Stretch: Cory Wouters

After an award-winning freshman season with McCook Community College, Cory Wouters is back in his old stomping grounds with the Saskatoon Berries.

The hometown product is loving the opportunity to play with the expansion team, and joined us recently to talk about it for the latest installment of “7th Inning Stretch.”