Gurney’s All-Star Family Adventure

Of the 2025 WCBL All-Star Game participants, perhaps none had as much support present as Austin Gurney (Campbell River, BC) of the Moose Jaw Miller Express.

As a contestant in his third WCBL Home Run Derby, Gurney had a special pitcher tossing to him – his dad, Hugh.

OPINION: Passing the All-Star Game Torch

Saskatoon, the floor is yours.

After four years of hosting the stars of the Western Canadian Baseball League, the Okotoks Dawgs have passed the All-Star Game torch onto Saskatchewan’s largest city.

Menard’s Berry Good Day

It was a rain-soaked affair as the East Division knocked off the West Division 10-3 in six innings at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks.

Saskatoon Berries slugger Ethan Menard was named the game’s MVP after a moonshot homer in the top of the sixth.

The Rhoades Show

Despite a valiant effort from Ian Heck of the Weyburn Beavers in the final, Fort McMurray Giants star Matt Rhoades captures Saturday’s Western Canadian Baseball League Home Run Derby champion.

Baseball Bashers Ready for Derby

The field has been set for the Western Canadian Baseball League’s 2025 Home Run Derby.

The event – part of the All-Star Game festivities taking place on Saturday, July 19th at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks – gets underway at 5 p.m. and it will feature a dozen long-ball launchers, one from each WCBL team.

Here’s a closer look at the 12 participants …

From Sportsnet to Saskatchewan

It was a joyous jaunt for Jamie Campbell.

The love affair between the Sportsnet Blue Jays Central host and the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) is in full bloom, and the public displays of affection could be seen during Campbell’s recent trip to Saskatchewan.

7th Inning Stretch: Adam Beamin

Few Western Canadian Baseball League players can boast having an EliteProspects.com hockey profile page.

Saskatoon Berries hurler Adam Beamin is one of them, thanks to his time with the Saskatoon Stallions of the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League, where he was teammates with future NHL prospects Roger McQueen and Noah Chadwick.

Swift Return

From being a Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star to teaching younger players his ways.

Left-handed pitching legend, Kenny Jinks, made his return to the Swift Current 57s once again for the 2025 summer season, but this time as a coach.

Memorable Moments from WCBL All-Star Games

There’s nothing quite like the Western Canadian Baseball League’s midsummer classic.

From the top-notch talent, to the derby dingers, to the post-game fireworks, the WCBL All-Star Game & Home Run Derby is a dream day for baseball fans.

The 2025 event, presented by FortisAlberta, takes place at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks on Saturday, July 19th. It promises to be filled with family fun and give a stage to the best players in the WCBL.

With that in mind, let’s look back to our top 10 favourite memories from recent All-Star Game festivities …

7th Inning Stretch: Tyler Vanneste

It’s become an unexpected tradition at the Vanneste residence in Warman.

The family welcomed the entire Medicine Hat Mavericks team for a home-cooked meal during a team trip to nearby Saskatoon to face the expansion Berries in 2024 and continued it again in early 2025.