Swift Current 57’s 2025 Preview

The 57’s are hoping for a swift turnaround.

After finishing last in the East Division of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and outside of the playoff picture in 2024, the Swift Current 57’s will look to make it to the postseason, as they did in 2023.

That will be the first step in trying to find the championship form that delivered the franchise seven titles since 2000.

1 Thru 9: Kyrell Adair

Growing up in Swift Current, Kyrell Adair dreamed of one day suiting up for the hometown 57s.

The 6-foot-1, 166-pound utilityman got his chance on July 31, getting the call from the bullpen in the third inning of a game against the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

Since then, he’s repped Baseball Sask and committed to Trinidad State College.

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.

The Twelve Days of Baseball Christmas

As we celebrate the holiday season, we present to you something special: a Saskatchewan baseball-style edition of the 12 Days of Christmas!

2024 Dugout Stories All-WCBL Team

What if the Western Canadian Baseball League had a team of all-stars that took part in the Major League Baseball Playoffs?

What started as a one-off idea in 2023 is now becoming a yearly tradition as we highlight the best-of-the-best from the WCBL.

WCBL Well-Represented on All-Canadian College Teams

The Canadian Baseball Network’s All-Canadian College Teams have been announced and Western Canadian Baseball League players figure prominently among the selections.

The annual release of Canada’s top college baseball players by the national network has been taking place for a quarter century and CBN founder Bob Elliott unveiled the final picks for 2024 recently.

WCBL Unveils 2025 Schedule

Start saving dates on your calendar.

The Western Canadian Baseball League has unveiled its 2025 schedule, with the season starting May 28.

After a few special stops along the way, the circuit’s regular season will close out August 4.

WCBL Attendance Continues to Climb

Attendance figures in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) are up significantly this year, according to recently released rankings from Ballpark Digest.

The Saskatoon Berries led the Saskatchewan teams in attendance, finishing in 32nd across all summer collegiate ball clubs.

WCBL All-Stars Announced

The Western Canadian Baseball League has named its regular season all-star selections for the 2024 campaign.

The announcement includes a First Team All-Star squad and a Second Team All-Star roster made up of pitchers, catchers, infielders, outfielders and designated hitters.