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.

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.

OPINION: What’s Next for the WCBL’s Rural Roots Classic?

The Western Canadian Baseball League hit another home run with its second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic.

Carnduff did an outstanding job as host and now Joe McFarland shares a few thoughts on where it could go next.

Rural Roots Photo Gallery

A tip of the cap to Carnduff.

The host of the second annual Western Canadian Baseball League Rural Roots Baseball Classic pulled off a fantastic showcase of the sport recognizing the history of the game while celebrating the area’s ongoing love affair with baseball.

2026 WCBL Season Preview

Play ball!

Opening Day for the Western Canadian Baseball League is set for Thursday, May 28th across Alberta and Saskatchewan and teams are ready to begin their pursuit of the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WCBL champion.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at each club and see what we can expect from them during the 2026 season.

2026 Weyburn Beavers Season Preview

It’s time for the “W” in Weyburn to stand for wins.

The Beavers have had a rough few years in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and postseason play hasn’t visited the Saskatchewan city of 11,000 people since 2019, which is also the last time that Weyburn had a winning season.

Coaching Moves in the WCBL

We’ve seen dugout departures, coaching promotions and managerial musical chairs.

Such is the coaching carousel in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).

We take a look at the makeup of each dugout heading into this summer.