Opinion: Five WCBL Offseason Thoughts

Another summer of Western Canadian Baseball League action is in the books and it was another year to remember on many fronts.

Joe McFarland takes a look at some of the headlines that will likely be focused on heading into the busy offseason.

WCBL Division Final Preview

The final four is set.

Following the opening round of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Postseason, the top four seeds have advanced to the Division Final Series.

It will be Okotoks taking on Sylvan Lake while Moose Jaw battles Saskatoon.

WCBL Postseason Preview

Buckle up, the postseason has arrived.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) regular season is complete and the field of 12 teams has been reduced to eight championship contenders.

Soto Steals Record

He’s been stealing bases at Soto-sonic speeds and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Thomas Soto, the shortstop and leadoff hitter for the Moose Jaw Miller Express, swiped three bags in a July 28th win over the Swift Current 57’s at Mitchell Field to establish a new single-season Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) record for stolen bases.

2026 WCBL All-Star Weekend Happenings

Some big time performances and a major announcement welcomed the first day of the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Weekend.

Gael Salinas (Saskatoon) won the Bunt Competition, David Simmons (Energy City) captured the Home Run Derby, and Sylvan Lake has been named the host for the 2027 event.

Long Ball Launchers Announced

The bashers of baseballs and deployers of dingers are set to deliver a home run haul.

The contestants in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Home Run Derby, which is part of the circuit’s All-Star Weekend festivities, have been announced.

Field Set for WCBL’s Bunt Competition

The Sultans of Soft Contact are ready to roll.

Roll it down the baseline, that is.

The field is set for the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Bunt Competition, which is part of the All-Star Weekend festivities taking place on Saturday, July 18th at NexGen Patch at Cairns Field in Saskatoon.

WCBL All-Star Rosters Announced

The best and brightest in the Western Canadian Baseball League are gearing up for a full weekend of fun in Saskatoon.

The WCBL has announced its player selections for the East Division and West Division rosters that will take the field at the 2026 All-Star Weekend at NexGen Patch at Cairns Field on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th.

7th Inning Stretch: Nathan Pisio

He was one of the many revelations around the Western Canadian Baseball League in 2025.

Nathan Pisio was a league all-star after putting together an outstanding season on the hill for the Moose Jaw Miller Express, sporting a 3-2 record, 3.28 earned run average and six saves in 18 appearances.

Returning WCBL Players to Watch

The Western Canadian Baseball League season is in full swing and there are a number of players we’re excited to renew acquaintances with this summer.

Let’s take a look around the WCBL at 25 players we’re pumped to see take the mound, step into the batter’s box or show off their throws from the outfield.