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Plenty of news coming from MLB, MILB, CCBC, US college ranks, WCBL and Baseball Alberta this week, so we recap it all. Then we catch up with Valley City State University utilityman Jaden Babiuk (St. Albert) as he approaches the school's all-time hits record. We also sit down with Mid-America Nazarene closer Reece Helland (Moose Jaw) after he captured the school's all-time saves record. And we wrap things up with University of Fraser Valley starter Kam Sparrowhawk (Regina) as we hit the midway point of the Canadian College Baseball League season. 8:09 - Jaden Babiuk 21:31 - Reece Helland 37:42 - Kam Sparrowhawk
Our guest this week really doesn't need an introduction. Jamie Campbell has been the host of Blue Jays Central on Sportsnet for years now. He's also a former Alberta broadcaster, having worked in Edmonton during the 1990's. We first chatted with him back on Episode #85 of the show, which was during the pandemic and he was making phone calls to long-time baseball fans who were yearning for a chance to watch their favourite team again. Since then, he's made a trek back here to catch a few WCBL games, is coming to Weyburn for their 2025 Sports Dinner with John Axford on March 15th and, as it turns out, he's turned into a life-long fan.
Send us a textOn this episode we have NY Yankees AA Strength & Conditioning coach Isiah McDonald...Isiah comes on the show to talk about growing up in Grand Forks BC Canada, college/WCBL career, strength/mobility stuff, journey to the Yankees, Grand Forks Invitational. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
News from the baseball world is slowing down a bit, but we still have a few things to pass along. Then we go a little deeper into last week's unveiling of the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League schedule. Joe explains why he loves the idea of the WCBL Rural Roots Game, then sits down with Pat Cassidy of the Edmonton Prospects to talk about the latest on the new Myshak Metro Ballpark in Spruce Grove and an upcoming name change.
They are an integral part of the game and sometimes umpires don't get the love they deserve. So when the Western Canadian Baseball League announced Kris Hartley was being named the Mitch Ball Memorial Award winner as Umpire of the Year, we knew we had to get him on the show. One thing most umpires have is stories to tell, and Hartley certainly has a few to share. We chat about his season and career highlights, what it meant to win the award, some of the trials and tribulations of being a sports official, and what the most gratifying part of the job is.
We have several guests lined up for this week's episode as we take a look back at the first two rounds of the Western Canadian Baseball League playoffs and look ahead to the best-of-three championship between the Okotoks Dawgs and Moose Jaw Miller Express. You'll hear from: Okotoks Dawgs - head coach Lou Pote as well as players Brendan Luther, Tucker Zdunich, Brock Townsend (and his father Bill), Graham Brunner, Logan Grant and Ashton Luera Sylvan Lake Gulls - head coach Jason Chatwood and player Elijha Hammill Moose Jaw Miller Express - head coach Eric Marriott and player Nate Mensik
After spending last episode focusing on the players involved in the 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, this episode focuses on the state of the league through the various conversations had during the broadcast for the game. Thanks to HomeTeam Live for allowing us to use the audio from those interviews, which include: 1:36 - WCBL President Kevin Kvame 12:20 - Okotoks Dawgs GM Tyler Hollick 18:33 - Regina Red Sox VP Al Simpson 24:47 - Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew 29:26 - Saskatoon Berries President Steve Hildebrand 35:32 - WCBL Managing Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Marketing Mark Stiles 45:16 - Canadian baseball legend Matt Stairs
Have yourself a day, Carter Beck! The Saskatoon Berries slugger was the star of the 2024 WCBL Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, finished second in the Derby to Fort McMurray's Peyton McDowall before going 3-for-3 with two RBI to help the East Division to the 13-6 win over the West Division. Beck, who is from Carnduff, Saskatchewan, was named the Game MVP. In the first of a trio of new podcast episodes this week, we chatted with several players representing their teams at the All-Star Game festivities at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks. 1:45 - Carter Beck - Saskatoon Berries 4:50 - Peyton McDowall - Fort McMurray Giants 7:19 - Cooper Ciesielski - Sylvan Lake Gulls 10:45 - Jackson Syring - Regina Red Sox 15:44 - Colton Anderson - Regina Red Sox 20:58 - Ian Heck - Weyburn Beavers 26:36 - Nathan Houston - Moose Jaw Miller Express 29:26 - Antony Gilbert - Brooks Bombers 32:06 - Tucker Zdunich - Okotoks Dawgs
We've been meaning to chat with Richie Borysewicz for a while now following this spring's Jays Care "Field of Dreams" funding announcement for Bow Ridge Little League to upgrade the Tuscany Diamonds in Calgary. We finally had that conversation this week about the plans and what's to come. We also sat down with Okotoks Dawgs slugger Nash Crowell about the brutal pitch to the face he took with Reinhardt University and his return to the WCBL, and we meet Australian Lachie Smith, who is getting his first taste of collegiate baseball with the Edmonton Prospects before he heads to Odessa College in the fall. 8:11 - Richie Borysewicz 20:44 - Nash Crowell 35:33 - Lachie Smith
It's been a fun-filled few weeks around the WCBL ball diamonds with records being set and great performances galore. We check in with a trio of veterans for their perspectives and journeys in baseball. Hear from Brooks Bombers infielder Zander Bretza, Swift Current 57s pitcher Kenny Jinks and Okotoks Dawgs southpaw Graham Brunner on this week's episode of Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast. 4:13 - Zander Bretza 19:18 - Kenny Jinks 36:47 - Graham Brunner
We get through a ton of news (including a few long-awaited shout-outs to Albertans playing independent pro ball) and then get to the big story of the week: that insane 31-26 wind-driven game between the Lethbridge Bulls and Brooks Bombers. We check in on both sides of the field with Bulls veteran Josh Kabayama and Bombers catcher Will Bomersbach. Our final guest is another check in with a coach around the WCBL, with this one being Fort McMurray Giants skipper Joe Ellison. 6:17 - Josh Kabayama 27:50 - Will Bomersbach 49:08 - Joe Ellison
On a special edition of Couch Potato Diary, Peter Klein sits down with three members of the Okotoks Dawgs in the WCBL. Check out his conversations with Graham Brunner, Connor Crowson, and Quinn Tocheniuck at the Dawgs media day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We have a fantastic show lined up for you with great guests and tons of news to get to. We recap the week with the headlines then catch up with Edmonton Prospects head coach Jordan Blundell about the team's return and what he expects this summer, then we're joined by a trio of prospects who hope to make an impact in the WCBL. Innisfail product and Sylvan Lake Gulls catcher Nathan Flewelling has had a whirlwind few months, while Dawgs Academy products Benito Bonilla and Eric Machej checked in with our Ian Wilson during the Okotoks Dawgs media day prior to the season. 7:40 - Jordan Blundell 26:42 - Nathan Flewelling 38:10 - Benito Bonilla 43:10 - Eric Machej
The 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League season is finally here. 12 teams will be vying for the right to hoist the Harry Hallis Trophy in the middle of August, 7 in Alberta and 5 in Saskatchewan. There are plenty of storylines to get to heading into the season, including the potential of a three-peat for the Okotoks Dawgs, the entrance of the brand new Saskatoon Berries, the return of the Edmonton Prospects, the international flavour of some of the rosters and the youth movement where plenty of local talent will be looking to leave their mark on the league. We have five conversations to kick off the 2024 summer season! 0:55 - ADS co-founder and chief writer Ian Wilson 14:53 - WCBL president Kevin Kvame on new baseballs 23:46 - Saskatoon Berries head coach Joe Carnahan 35:09 - Okotoks Dawgs utilityman Logan Grant 45:31 - Medicine Hat Mavericks veteran Brody Gardner
Joe Ellison from the Fort McMurray Giants joins us to discuss the upcoming WCBL season. We also hear from Dianna De Sousa from the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce on a wide array of topics, including their upcoming AGM.
Plenty of big news items coming out of the Western Canadian Baseball League this week, with the biggest being the announcement that Okotoks will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Our Ian Wilson caught up with WCBL president Kevin Kvame and managing director of corporate sponsors and marketing Mark Stiles to talk about the selection process, while Dawgs general manager Tyler Hollick and head coach Lou Pote discuss the ins and outs of putting together the mid-summer classic for a third-straight season.
For the seventh time in franchise history, the Okotoks Dawgs are Western Canadian Baseball League champions. In front of a packed Seaman Stadium, they beat the Medicine Hat Mavericks 13-5 in the winner-take-all game three of what turned into a wild series. After the game, we were able to catch up with head coach Lou Pote and Playoff MVP Brendan Luther as well as Dawgs players Logan Grant, Alejandro Cazorla, Eric Machej, Eric Hartman, Graham Brunner and Seth Thompson. For our full written story, click here.
The home of the Okotoks Dawgs, Seaman Stadium, is onto the final of the Ballpark Digest "Best of the Ballparks" competition at the Summer Collegiate level. We chat with William Gardner of the Dawgs about what it means to the team, the WCBL and the community. We also visit with Mike Mayuk of the Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association about hosting two major Baseball Canada events August 17-20, and we get to know Neutral Hills Academy product and ambidextrous pitcher Nathan Van Lagen.
We're throwing a bit of a change-up at you this week. Instead of a handful of WCBL-centric guests, we're tapping into the many great storylines in other action around Alberta. Our list of guests this week includes: 2:30 - Fort McMurray's Sydney Barry on helping Alberta win bronze at the Baseball Canada Women's Open Championships in Nova Scotia 14:40 - Parkland Twins head coach Zach Yuzda on winning the Baseball Alberta Elite League championship and heading to Nationals in Fort McMurray 26:50 - Red Deer Riggers veteran Jaret Chatwood on the hoping to win the Sunburst League title and hosting Nationals in a few weeks
It's a pitcher's paradise on this week's edition of the podcast. We sit down with four Western Canadian Baseball League All-Stars including Ty Boudreau of the Sylvan Lake Gulls, Devin Benavides of the Lethbridge Bulls, Dylan Esquival of the Medicine Hat Mavericks and Logan Knight of the Fort McMurray. All have had very different journeys to get to Alberta, and all are enjoying their summers in the WCBL. Story: WCBL All-Star Game Recap Photo Gallery: WCBL All-Star Game
After speaking with several players taking part in the WCBL All-Star Game festivities last week, we wanted to bring you some of the conversations we had with dignitaries and special guests, including John Ircandia of the Okotoks Dawgs, VIP and special guest coach Matt Stairs, Hall of Fame writer Bob Elliott, long-time WCBL supporters and builders Merv Ozirny and Ken Larson, Saskatoon Berries president Steve Hildebrand, and Edmonton Prospects owner Pat Cassidy, who provided us with an update on his team's new home in Spruce Grove.
We take a look back at the 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game with Home Run Derby champion Hank Dodson of the Sylvan Lake Gulls, runner-up Ethan Murdoch of the Swift Current 57s, game MVP Kalem Haney of the Lethbridge Bulls, Okotoks Dawgs fan favourite Cole Cramer and Moose Jaw Miller Express star Dawson Tweet.
It's Friday morning, and smoke fills the sky as Eddie Q and Reader make their way to work. Today, they're talking about the agony of stairs after leg day, climate rebates, and the name for Saskatoon's new WCBL team. As well, a special guest tells us about Canora in Bloom, and a sharp-eared listener has all the answers, for the latest round of "That's My Jam!"
We take a look back at the week that was in major baseball news for Alberta, including Matt Coutney's promotion and the Baseball Alberta Women's Team announcement. We also rewind on the WCBL week that was, and chat with Sylvan Lake coach Jason Chatwood, Okotoks pitcher Quinn Tocheniuk and Fort McMurray outfielder Max Stagg.
On hour 2 of Sportsnet Today 960, Logan Gordon chats with DailyHive writer Peter Klein about the Okotoks Dawgs in the WCBL, the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup, and the Toronto Raptors new direction!Patrick Dumas brings The Stamps Report. and Taylor Dingman delivers The Jays Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan's X: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.
The 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League season is underway. Over the next few months, ten teams in Alberta and Saskatchewan will battle it out, with the goal of raising the Harry Hallis Trophy in mid-August. You can read the West Division preview story here and the East Division preview story here. Here on the podcast each week during the summer, we're going to switch things up and endeavour to bring you a handful of coaches, players and surprise guests to give you some variety with each episode. This week, we sit down with Okotoks Dawgs head coach Lou Pote and pitcher Matt Wilkinson, who has some news about his summer plans, as well as reigning WCBL Pitcher of the Year Josh Tucker of the Sylvan Lake Gulls and rookie Lethbridge Bulls outfielder Demitri Shakotko.
It's been nearly ten years since the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets folded, citing horrible attendance and financial losses. Since then, tires have been kicked and efforts have been made to bring Saskatchewan's largest city back into the Western Canadian Baseball League, but to no avail. At least - not until Wednesday when the league was finally able to announce that the Saskatoon Entertainment Group, which owns and operates the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades and National Lacrosse League's Saskatchewan Rush, had the perfect plan and proposal, and will be joining the WCBL for the 2024 season. We sit down from SEG's Steve Hildebrand and Tyler Wawryk about the announcement, as well as WCBL president Kevin Kvame, who hints at some more future expansion around the league.
He might not be the biggest player on the field, but pound-for-pound, Ricky Sanchez might have the biggest impact on any baseball team he's ever been on. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound infielder quickly became a sparkplug with Dawgs Academy after moving to Alberta from Mexico City in high school, following his brother Eddie as well as former Dawg and current Cincinnati Reds infielder Alejo Lopez. His performance earned him a spot with the Barton College Cougars, where in 2022, he hit a blistering .442 with nine homers, 90 RBI and 27 stolen bases in 59 games. Sanchez followed that up by hitting .342 with two homers, 39 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 52 games for the WCBL's Dawgs, helping them win a championship while he was named the league's MVP. We caught up with Sanchez just before the college season got rolling to talk about what he plans to do for an encore in 2023, committing to Lamar University to continue his post-secondary career, and the importance of family. You can also read our latest story on Sanchez here.
Listen in on Hey Blue! as I go over some tips and tricks on how to avoid, deal with and put an end to those difficult situation that all umpires come across whether its with spectators, players, coaches, managers or a mix of all of them. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into 'er
A 19 year old, newish to the umpiring game joined Brent today and they chatted of some good calls, bad calls, "Geeking Out" as an umpire, how he got into it and how he wants to get better! Great to have a listener join the show! (and he's a Yankees fan)
Today on Hey Blue! I'll talk about the positive aspects of umpiring and why I keep doing it. And some reasons other people continue umpiring sent in by our listeners. Also, the tip of the week. Sit back, grab a beverage and let's get into er!
Today on Hey Blue! I'll go over how looking the part, a good attitude and being in position can make things a little easier for an umpire, chat about the "hit by pitch" in game 1 of the World Series, and a rule that I have never had to deal with. Sit back, grab a beverage and let's get into 'er!
Today on Hey Blue! I chatted with the head of the Tri State Elite Umpire Association John Gallante as we chat how umpire training, not focusing on the negative of officiating, recruiting players to become umpires and he talks about the worst call he ever made. Fantastic chat about umpiring
Today on Hey Blue! I talked with Staten Island Umpire Daniel Block about some tips and tricks to manage emotions of fans, players and coaches on the field and some Subway Series' from the past. Nice conversation with this young umpire!
Today on Hey Blue! I had fellow umpire Matt Benn on the show to discuss ways to get new umpires, improve the caliber of umpiring, tell some ejection stories and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into 'er
Today on Hey Blue! I'm joined by Jake Lindmeier of the Brookhaven Bears of the Dallas Athletic Conference of the NJCAA to talk about the relationships between umpires and coaches, umpires and catchers and umpires and the whole dugout. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into 'er!
Today on Hey Blue I'll touch up on ways to recruit umpires and how to keep umpires around, what the most important piece of equipment is for an umpire and the obscure rule of the week.
Shannan Martin is a gem of a human being who sees beauty in the sky above and the earth below her feet. She's an author (and hi, her new book Start With Hello is a book twin with WCBL!) and in this episode we unpack chapter 3, which is aptly named, "The Glory is at the Ground Level." Come listen in as we look for goodness and find the love of God in the simplest and most normal locations. Join the lauch team book club: www.thegoodbook.com/not-lost
Reaction EpisodeMake sure you follow us on Twitter (@lpfpodcast86), Instagram (@lpfpodcast), Tik Tok (@lpfpodcast) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all our episodes, plus bonus content.Dave is joined by WCBL umpire and cohost of the 1420 Sports Bar podcast to discuss the malicious balk call, called on Kevin Gausman by umpire Jeff Nelson, who is the same umpire that was awful in 2015 during the Jays playoff run, and also had an efficiency rating under 70% against the Jays earlier this year.
Today on Foul Tips I'll talk about the end of the WCBL season including a chat with James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er
For a sixth time in franchise history, the Okotoks Dawgs are the top dogs of the Western Canadian Baseball League. In front of a packed Seaman Stadium, the Dawgs clinched the title with a 4-1 win over the Moose Jaw Miller Express Thursday night. Head to our website to check out the full story. After the game, we caught up with Playoff MVP Brendan Luther, outfielder Micah McDowell, pitcher Matt Wilkinson, infielder Ricky Sanchez, outfielder Alejandro Cazorla and head coach Mitch "Big Bear" Schmidt.
Today on Foul Tips I discuss the “Field Of Dreams” game, Tatis Jr's recent scandal, Aaron Judges homerun record chase, the Rick Award nominees, the end of the WCBL season and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er
Today on Foul Tips I sat down with Jake Lindmeier, coach with the Brooks Bombers of the WCBL and an assistant at Brookhaven, as we discuss the relationship between coaches, catchers and umpires and look at the Bombers season so far. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er!And be sure to use Seat Geek and promo code 1420POD for all your ticket needs and you will get $20 off your first purchase and SeatGeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Get all of your fan gear at FansEdge.com for all your fan gear today. Click on the link below and start shopping today. Every purchase helps out our little show as well #ad #sponsored https://fansedge.xk3g.net/c/3487725/613346/9672 And be sure to listen to us on the Newsly app subscribe at www.newsly.me using promo
Today on Foul Tips I talk about the upcoming MLB trade deadline, this weeks Rick Award Nominees, the WCBL all-star game, the news of the Rogers Center upgrade and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er!And be sure to use Seat Geek and promo code 1420POD for all your ticket needs and you will get $20 off your first purchase and SeatGeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Get all of your fan gear at FansEdge.com for all your fan gear today. Click on the link below and start shopping today. Every purchase helps out our little show as well #ad #sponsored https://fansedge.xk3g.net/c/3487725/613346/9672 And be sure to listen to us on the Newsly app subscribe at www.newsly.me using promo code 1420SP0RTS for a free months subscription
Words probably can't describe the feeling everyone had Saturday night after witnessing the Western Canadian Baseball League's All-Star Game festivities in Okotoks. A crowd of 6,000+ people, the players and coaches enjoying every minute of it, some incredible moments of baseball, fireworks at the end, and a million memories made, and it feels like we're just scratching the surface. Make sure to head to albertadugoutstories.com for the game story and photo gallery that we posted earlier this week. We have plenty more stories to come in the days ahead. Here on the podcast, instead of one guest telling us the story of the day, we have a series of shorter interviews done before and after the game, to help capture the day's events. Listen in to hear from Matt Wolff of the Brooks Bombers, Braden DeSonia of the Medicine Hat Mavericks, McCoy Pearce and Micah McDowell of the Okotoks Dawgs, Weyburn Beavers slugger Nolan Machibroda, and Sylvan Lake Gulls infielder and All-Star Game MVP Ethan Ho.
Peter Klein was on the Fresh Take Network to discuss the first half of the Western Canadian Baseball League Season. He joined Gino and Josh to talk about the Okotoks Dawgs Season thus far and what to expect down the stretch. Clear Water Cleaning Solutions is your one stop commercial and residential cleaning company based out of Calgary.They have a fantastic team who are ready to make your life simpler and easier by fulfilling all your cleaning needs.Studio Sponsor: clearwatercleaningsolutions.comTwitter: twitter.com/primetimekleinIG: instagram.com/primetimekleinTwitch: twitch.tv/primetimepkEmail: couchpotatodiary@yahoo.comMusic: instagram.com/wxstedtxlentinstagram.com/tommyfreshmusicWe Had No Idea: every Wednesday morning, instagram.com/wehadnoideapodcasthttps://wetalkpodcasts.com/category/fresh-take-network/
Make sure you follow us on Twitter (@lpfpodcast86), Instagram (@lpfpodcast), Tik Tok (@lpfpodcast) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all our episodes, plus bonus content.Promo: Pornstache Podcast https://t.co/ymdaC8FaeUToday, Dave is joined by Brent from the 1420 Sports Bar Podcast, and Dave takes the opportunity to respond to some takes he's heard while listening to their show. They discuss if Vancouver could support a Major League Baseball franchise. Is Yankees/Red Sox still the best rivalry in sports, and how rivalries have changed over the years. Brent, a WCBL umpire, who is getting ready to umpire in his first all-star game, tells the story of his two ejections that happened recently, and why he was definitely totally justified. We discuss who the best player in baseball is, and why it's not Aaron Judge. Chris Sale snaps, again. The Blue Jays fired Charlie Montoyo. How do we see the rest of the season going in the AL East? Brent introduces us to a new segment from his show, Nozzle or not a Nozzle, where Brent makes a list of people he thinks is a nozzle, and looks for you to confirm his opinion.
Gino De Paoli, Peter Klein & Josh Arbuthnot talk half point of the Okotoks Dawgs season & the upcoming WCBL season. You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook. The post FTN-Dawgs Half Season in Review appeared first on We Talk Podcasts.
Gino De Paoli, Peter Klein & Josh Arbuthnot talk half point of the Okotoks Dawgs season & the upcoming WCBL season. You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook.
It's been a long couple of years without WCBL baseball in a trio of Alberta communities. Over the past few episodes, we've chatted with hometown athletes Dax Wandler of the Brooks Bombers and Sean Dunn of the Fort McMurray Giants about coming back this season and the excitement in their respective communities. The third team to return is the Medicine Hat Mavericks and who better to talk about to than Nathan Stark. The Medicine Hat product grew up coming to Mavericks games, and has had the fortune of being with the team since 2017, including their 2018 championship run. While those years were special, this year is even more sweet as he has his brothers, Josh and Zach, on the roster as well. In fact, as we record this episode, they've all been on the field at the same time on a couple of occasions. Nathan is the eldest brother who played his high school ball with the McCoy Colts before moving onto Colby Community College, LSU-Shreveport and Doane University. It's been quite the journey for the 6-foot-3, 171-pound right-hander, who joined us earlier this week to talk all about it.
Today I'll talk about the Yankees/Red Sox series… in a very biased way, the Blue Jays recent breakdown in Seattle, go over a twitter poll about home run ball and some good news from the WCBL and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into 'er! And be sure to use Seat Geek and promo code 1420POD for all your ticket needs and you will get $20 off your first purchase and SeatGeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Get all of your fan gear at FansEdge.com for all your fan gear today. Click on the link below and start shopping today. Every purchase helps out our little show as well #ad #sponsored https://fansedge.xk3g.net/c/3487725/613346/9672 And be sure to listen to us on the Newsly app subscribe at www.newsly.me using promo code 1420SP0RTS for a free months subscription
Foul Tips is back!! Today Brent discusses the Aaron Judge contract negotiation, the first Rick Award of the season, and apparently he has a breaking point while umpiring in the WCBL. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get back into ‘er! Part of the Belly Up Sports NetworkAnd be sure to use Seat Geek and promo code 1420POD for all your ticket needs and you will get $20 off your first purchase and SeatGeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!
The 2022 Western Canadian Baseball League season is upon us! We've been showcasing the Alberta teams with previews on our website, and the architect who has been writing them, ADS co-founder Ian Wilson, joins us to talk about what has him excited about a full slate of games and teams for the upcoming season. We also check in with WCBL president Kevin Kvame, and chat about some of the other big storylines heading into the summer.
Jason Chatwood has seemingly become Mr. Baseball in Central Alberta. He's the lead instructor and coach at St. Joseph High School Academy in Red Deer, he does some scouting with the Arizona Diamondbacks and he's the head coach of the WCBL's Sylvan Lake Gulls. Chatwood isn't that far removed from playing the game either. Growing up in Innisfail, he played all over the province and even representing Alberta before a very successful college career at Colby Community College and then NCAA Division I Gonzaga University, which is where he got his first taste of coaching and mentoring. We recently sat down to talk about his baseball journey, the challenges of wearing so many different hats, and the importance of family, which starts with his wife, Heather, who was a softball standout and a member of Canada's national team.
Dane Tofteland has had quite the adventurous last few years in baseball. After setting records despite several injuries in his time with Indiana State University, he helped the Okotoks Dawgs capture the 2019 WCBL championship. The 2020 summer season was turfed with the pandemic, which allowed him to spend time at his family's farm near Grande Prairie. The Dawgs Academy grad then started the 2021 season with Quebec of the Frontier League before moving to the Welland Jackfish of the Intercounty Baseball League. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound slugger turned a lot of heads, hitting .417 with eight home runs, 36 runs batted in and 19 stolen bases in 30 games. We caught up with him recently to talk about his journey, this last summer, and the dream of turning pro.
Much like our last few podcast guests, Carson Hindmarsh has had himself a busy summer. Aside from starring with the Okotoks Dawgs Black during the WCBL season, the 17-year-old Saskatoon native found himself playing with Baseball Canada's Junior National Team at the 18U Friendship Series in Florida. His season isn't over either as he's planning on another trip with the national team soon, and big things are on the horizon for the 6'3", 180-pound southpaw as he's committed to the University of Tennessee. We talked about all of that and so much more earlier this week.
On this episode, we have former Dodgers/Blue Jays org., Team Canada 1B/LF Greg Morrison. Greg talks about his college career and getting drafted out of the National Baseball Institute, batting .448 in the Pioneer League, playing for Team Canada, taking over the Medicine Hat Mavericks in the WCBL, hitting approach vs low slot pitchers.
For the first time since 2015, the Lethbridge Bulls have captured the Western Canadian Baseball League title. It was quite the ride for the Bulls, who finished the regular season on a six-game losing streak, including the final four to the Sylvan Lake Gulls, who they met in the semi-finals. They would go on to sweep the Gulls and the Edmonton Prospects. We recap the run and are joined by WCBL Playoff MVP Bryce Oriold-Fraser and catcher Noah Or in our latest episode of the podcast. Big thanks to @YQLSports for the team photo we're using as our cover art for this episode.
Last night I chatted about the end of the WCBL season, milestone baseballs, salary caps and floors, and the coveted Rick Award! Be sure to like, share, subscribe and talk to people about the show. Also, be sure to vote for the Rick Award at @award_rick on Twitter!
Kyle Froehlich has been as consistent as they come for the Sylvan Lake Gulls this summer, and he's doing it as a two-way threat. At the plate, the Nipawin, Saskatchewan native is hitting .330 with six home runs and 29 RBIs in 29 games. On the mound, he's made 11 appearances, mostly in relief, sporting a 1-3 record with five saves and a 2.40 ERA. He put up similar numbers this past spring with Colby Community College, drawing interest from the WCBL's Moose Jaw Miller Express. When they weren't able to take part this season, Froehlich looked elsewhere and found a home in Sylvan Lake with a few of his Trojan teammates. Last week, we caught up to talk about his experience, his baseball journey and much more.
At 5'8" and 215 pounds, Carlin Dick isn't the most imposing player on the Lethbridge Bulls roster. But fans are definitely taking notice as he's opened up the WCBL season on fire. Through five games, the Vauxhall Academy product was hitting .333 with two doubles, five runs batted in and two stolen bases. The Abbottsford, BC native is also coming off an All-MAAC All-Rookie Team season with Canisius College, where he hit .348 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 17 games. As the Bulls got ready for their Canada Day home games, the rightfielder took some time to talk about his year so far, which also included a mild case of COVID-19.
It will be a season like no other, that can absolutely be certain. First pitch on the 2021 Western Canadian Baseball League season is upon us. Five teams will be taking part: the Edmonton Prospects, Lethbridge Bulls, two squads from the Okotoks Dawgs and the expansion Sylvan Lake Gulls will be hitting the field this summer with dreams of winning the coveted Harry Hallis trophy. And for the first time, the league is going “All Canadian” to showcase the home-grown talent we have in Alberta and across Canada. We check in with ADS co-founder Ian Wilson to preview the upcoming season, as he wrote up a season preview story on our website here.
Around the bases is back with the weekends action from the 5th of June featuring Baseball Scotland, BBF, BBL, WMBL, WCBL, EoEBL and.....I think that's them June. Big thanks to John McKellar and Niall Cafferty for their contributions!
Guests: Cam Moon, Play-by-Play Voice, Edmonton Oilers Hockey, Oilers Radio Network. Aqil Samuel, General Manager and President of Baseball Operations, Sylvan Lake Gulls, WCBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more than a decade, Aaron Clayton has been on the radio waves at WCBL in Benton, Kentucky. Among his duties now? Lyon County hoops, Marshall County boys soccer, Murray State Athletics PA, Marshall County softball/baseball, Murray State road football games...and more. Marlowe and Clayton talk for an hour about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftwinquired/support
On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment chats with long-time Saskatchewan umpire and man of mystery – Elemer Jerkovits. Topics covered are how he broke his arm and got into umpiring, working baseball in and around Regina, SK, favourite Larry Schrader moments, working various Baseball Canada National Championships, representing Canada at 3 International Baseball Events, his longevity in the SMBL, WMBL & now WCBL, receiving the inaugural WCBL umpire of the year award, the keys to the Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup this year, and much much more. So sit back, relax, get ready – it's coming Burt Reynolds in a Big Hat – SNL Celebrity Jeopardy: https://youtu.be/bEghu90QJH4 UmpsCare Silent Auction email: SBoutang@shaw.ca The Twisted Grain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetwistedgrain
Hello and welcome to episode 18 of the Battery Podcast. Todays show is featuring 7 year professional Catcher and Calgary native Jordan Procyshen. The Battery team has been pumping out great catching conversations lately is this absolutely follows that trend. There's also some big news thats discussed both locally and on the biggest stage. The university of Frasier Valley is rumoured to have signed a new head coach in the shape of a 10 year pro ball veteran which is wildly exciting news for canadian baseball. WCBL has started releasing their rosters for the upcoming season which is promising and gives the boys some hope for a normal summer filled with the greatest pastime. The MLB has released their upcoming rule changes for the 2021 seasons that span all throughout their minor league systems. Wedge and RJ are quite opinionated on a few of the rules, thats for sure. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode. The Battery Podcast Team.
Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York. Episode 32 brings an international flavor as Joz talks with former player Eric Marriot. Eric grew up in Niagara Falls, ON but played his summer ball with Team New Era in Buffalo. He went on to play for Team Ontario, ECC and beyond while fighting though some injuries and has just been named the Head Coach of the Moose Jaw Miller Express in the WCBL! Tip of the Cap is sponsored by Stinger Sports Gear. stingerwoodbats.com/?ref=vqqnp34nyx Use promo code Tipofthecap for 10% off your order! Follow me on Twitter: @TipoftheCapPod Join us on Facebook: Tip of the Cap Podcast
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Battery Hosted by RJ Johnson and Logan Wedgewood. We welcome former teammate of RJ's at LCU in Texas, and now Minor League Catcher in the Washington Nationals organization. We chat catching, Driveline baseball, and being comfortable trying new things to get to new levels in our games. In this episode, Wedge and RJ open up the discussion about the emergence of the new collegiate/amateur baseball league established through a partnership with Prep Baseball Report and Major League Baseball; The MLB Draft League. They discuss the repercussions of the new draft league on local Western Canadian collegiate summer leagues, the WCL and the WCBL and swap WMBL (now WCBL) stories. To wrap up the show, Wedge and RJ talk about our conversation with Pratt and relate the information he gave us to local programs that we work with and our own practices in the game. Enjoy!
Welcome to episode 3 of The Battery podcast with RJ Johnson and Logan Wedgewood. We're still excited to be here and even more excited that you're here with us on this journey. In this episode, The Boys start things off by getting into some big MLB news around the league that's not only great for the game of Baseball, but great for all of professional sports. RJ and Wedge also dive into the Cy Young and MVP awards that were handed out this past week. Phil Curtis joined the podcast for a solid interview that consisted of Western Canadian Baseball League talks, his transition from college coaching to high school and what kind of atmosphere he believes makes his teams successful. Phil is a 2 time manager of the year in the WCBL and holds many franchise and league records, one of which is the longest win streak in WCBL history. Wedge and RJ finish things off by recapping the interview with Phil, diving into the ideas of coaching philosophies and what makes a coach memorable. Hope you enjoy the episode, The Battery Podcast.
You can circle July 24, 2021 on your calendars. That is when the Western Canadian Baseball League will be hosting its annual All Star Game. The event will also see a change of venue, as the league announced on Wednesday that it will move the game from Edmonton to Okotoks. Ian Wilson sat down with league president Kevin Kvame as well as Dawgs Academy pitching coaches Lou Pote and Jeff Duda to talk about the announcement and what it means for the game in this province and Western Canada.
He's an entertaining play by play man but more importantly has stood up to racial injustice. Joey Zanaboni is our guest this week and he ha an important and entertaining chat with Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard.
This week Brian McCabe of the University of Benedictine Redhawks program joined Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard. The Redhawks are a feeder system to the WCBL and Brian worked under former MLB catcher Kelly Stinnett for the first couple of years. Jordan and Dean also touched on some recent comments made about the Prospects from the new operator of ReMax Field, and Dean unveiled a surprise new segment for Jordan.
With Pat Steinberg off, its Peter Klein and Logan Gordon, with special guest-host Peter Loubardias. Calgary Hitmen General Manager Jeff Chynoweth stops by to give a WHL perspective of COVID-19 and how it affects their offseason. Joey Vendetta host of the Joey Vendetta Show tells epic stories about Charlie Sheen, and how’s life being back […]
"So you're saying there's a chance" was a saying muttered a few times over the last few weeks as the Western Canadian Baseball League pondered what to do this summer in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. After agreeing to postpone the start of the season a few weeks ago, the league's teams gathered again on May 27th to discuss what should happen to the season. Unfortunately, like many other summer events, the WCBL agreed unanimously to cancel the 2020 campaign. “This difficult decision was based on our number one concern, the health and safety needs of all involved,” said league president Kevin Kvame. He joined us after the meeting to discuss the decision, where to go from here, the ongoing situation in Edmonton and we also got a brief update on the Canadian College Baseball Conference.
Eberle let's us know what players think about the NHL heading back. Dean Renwick of Dean Renwick Designs talks facemasks. Gary Brotzel of The Regina Red Sox talks cancellation of the WCBL season.
From Phoenix to Nanaimo with a stop in Arkansas in between Nick Salahub is now the Head Coach at Vancouver Island University, a program Jordan used to run. Dean and Jordan also discussed the future of the WCBL and MLB seasons.
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming summer baseball season in Alberta, across this country and around the world. Will it happen? Can we have a shortened campaign? How willing are players and fans to take part? The Western Canadian Baseball League's board of governors met on Wednesday night to discuss the next steps as we get closer to the originally-scheduled start of the season. We chatted with WCBL president Kevin Kvame about what was decided, as well as what might be in the cards for the Canadian College Baseball Conference and Little League in southern Alberta.
It was great to catch up with another Alberta baseball coach this week as Jordan and Dean were joined by Todd Hubka of the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge. The fellas chatted about recruitment and development, the importance of the WCBL and his baseball journey. Todd is also a scout for the Minnesota Twins so we discussed the type of player he looks for.
This week Pat Cassidy, team owner joined Jordan and Dean to recap marathon negotiations with the city, the team's future at ReMax Field and in Spruce Grove and how the WCBL can move forward and grow.
Jordan and Dean were joined by the GM and the President of Baseball Operations for the WCBL expansion team in Sylvan Lake Aqil Samuel. The club will start up in 2021 and Aqil gave us a look at their road map to success. The stadium being built has been described as state of the art and we had a glimpse into what that might look like. We also unveiled our Top 5 favourite MLB expansion teams of all time!!
This week Jordan gave Dean and the listeners some great news about the future of the team at ReMax field and recapped WCBL meetings with some good and bad news. The boys recapped a wild World Series and debated which is a better story the Washington Nationals or the St. Louis Blues. We also laid out our Top 5 moments of the 2019 MLB playoffs and touched on some managerial moves in MLB.
The Western Canadian Baseball League's annual general meeting generated quite a number of storylines heading into what promises to be a busy off-season. We sit down with league president Kevin Kvame to discuss the summer of 2019, the future of the Yorkton Cardinals and Melville Millionaires, a new ownership strategy with the Brooks Bombers, a new team in Sylvan Lake and much more.
This week Jordan and Dean were joined by Geoff White of the Okanagan Coyotes baseball program. He's the Head Coach and Jordan's former teammate and roommate. Geoff gave us the goods on the CCBC and his thoughts on the WCBL. We also previewed and made our picks for the World Series as well as unveiled our Top 5 playoff clutch performers of all time.
Al Coates has called thousands of baseball games in Edmonton and joined us to give his thoughts on the WCBL, as well as his all time Trapper team. Jordan and Dean along with listeners went through their Top 5 baseball movie lists and our Baseball Memories revolved around batting practice.
The Okotoks Dawgs are the WCBL champs and they also went through a similar stadium situation when they were in Calgary, which led them to build their own stadium and move to Okotoks. It's a timely story as the Prospects are facing a similar situation in Edmonton right now.
It has been a long time coming for the Okotoks Dawgs. After a decade of success but no Western Canadian Baseball League championship to show for it, the club went wire-to-wire as one of the league's best teams before knocking off Edmonton, Lethbridge and Regina to claim the 2019 title. Ian Wilson chats with coach David Robb as well as pitchers Brandon Desjardins and Justin Hammergren and Dawgs Academy grad Dane Tofteland about this summer's journey.
Mother Nature tried to rain on their parade, but the Western Canadian Baseball League's All-Star Game went off without much of a hitch in Edmonton over the weekend. Our own Ian Wilson was in the capital for the festivities and chatted with Home Run Derby Champion Kaleb Warden of the Lethbridge Bulls as well as special guest Matt Stairs. The former MLB slugger played with the Edmonton Trappers in 1996, a time that he believed changed his career.
Assuming Mother Nature doesn't rain on our parades, a couple of major events are slated for this weekend in our province. Okotoks will be home to the Baseball Canada Women's Invitational Championships from Thursday to Sunday, while the Western Canadian Baseball League will host its first All-Star Game on Sunday in Edmonton. We chatted with Team Alberta coach Drew Boyer about what he expects out of his squad, while WCBL Commissioner Kevin Kvame stops by to talk about the first half of the season and the All-Star festivities.
We are getting closer and closer to the start of the Western Canadian Baseball League season. Over the next few weeks, we'll be bringing you two episodes a week. On Mondays, we will preview the WCBL season with chats with two different teams. This week, we sit down with Greg Morrison of the defending champion Medicine Hat Mavericks and discuss a big move north for new Fort McMurray Giants manager Ray Brown.
Aaron, from WCBL radio in Benton, KY, reports on the Marshall County High School shooting.
A sit down with Tony and going over the future partnership with WCBL and Quink.
A sit down with Tony and going over the future partnership with WCBL and Quink.
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