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.

Howe-To Guide to Baseball

He had already earned the title “Mr. Hockey” for his work on the ice.

But Gordie Howe easily could’ve added the nickname “The Natural” for how he competed on the ball diamond, at the golf course and even in the bowling alley.

Such was the immense talent of the man who had broad enough shoulders to carry such accomplishments.

Some of the stories associated with his time in baseball are as legendary as his exploits at the rink.

Two-Sport Slugger

When Aidan Marien isn’t collecting hits on the diamond, he is delivering them on the gridiron.

The Saskatoon product has succeeded at every step along the way.

He’s looking to take it to the next level after committing to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

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.

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.”

Saskatoon Berries 2024 Season Preview

It’s been a hectic year for the Saskatoon Berries.

Since their arrival in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) was publicly revealed in March of 2023, Saskatoon has selected a team name, picked club colours, crafted a logo, cultivated a social media following, ordered merchandise, undertaken ballpark renos, sold tickets, added sponsors and generally announced their presence to Saskatchewan’s largest city.

That’s just a hint of the off-the-field activities …

Road to the Record Books

Payton McHarg is enjoying a season to remember with Washburn University.

The Saskatoon product has already clubbed 17 home runs and still has 16 games remaining in the season.

He’s also hoping to be a big piece of the offence for the expansion Saskatoon Berries.

World Cup Dreams

Saskatoon’s Amy Johnson is entering her third season with Baseball Canada’s Women’s National Team.

After what feels like a long offseason, she’s hoping to realize a dream by representing Canada at the Women’s Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay.

Tooning Up For the Big Leagues

From Saskatchewan to St. Louis to Seattle, Marco Gonzales always managed to take his game to the next level.

He’s hoping to do that again as a member of the starting rotation with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024.

We take a look back at the reliable left-hander’s time with the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets.