For 19 years, the Saskatoon Diamondbacks have felt snakebitten.
They have had good seasons in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League, including making it to the final in 2024, but haven’t been able to capture the circuit’s biggest prize.
They changed that this summer and are now heading to nationals in Fort McMurray.
Read More Year of the SnakesLike many Canadian kids who loved baseball, Mitchell Rauckman grew up as a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Even though he is primarily a pitcher himself, the Saskatoon native always enjoyed watching slugger Josh Donaldson.
He’s been to Rogers Centre to watch his favourite team play, and now he gets the opportunity to step on the turf at the Canadian Futures Showcase.
Read More Rauck is Rollin’Some were calling it the “Pool of Death.”
In a pool with B.C., Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, Team Saskatchewan persevered to capture bronze at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Read More Saskatchewan Green and Bronze
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