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What a wild week it was for Alberta baseball products in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, the college ranks and even the national teams. We bring you all the news and notes from the last seven days, then we bring you three great conversations. Hear from Edmonton Collegiate Hawks utilityman and record-holder Brayden Morris, Aqil Samuel of the Sylvan Lake Gulls, and former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar as he gets ready to visit Lethbridge at the end of May. 11:17 - Brayden Morris 21:57 - Aqil Samuel 30:07 - Kevin Pillar

We have another jam-packed show with tons of news and a trio of great guests. Hear from Prairie Baseball Academy slugger Declan O'Kane (Ontario) as he's putting up an amazing season in the CCBC. Then we catch up with Ryan Kucy (Edmonton/AHP Academy) as he's now into his senior season at St. Bonaventure University, where he's taken on a new position on the field. And we wrap things up by welcoming long-time supporter and friend of the show Shari Reiniger (Edmonton) as she shares her experiences from the World Baseball Classic. 7:56 - Declan O'Kane 22:01 - Ryan Kucy 35:39 - Shari Reiniger

It was a jam-packed week with plenty of news from around MLB, MiLB, the college ranks, high school, the Junior National Team, and the grassroots. So we recap it all in the news before a trio of fantastic guests. Hear from University of Calgary Dinos utilityman Colin Baxter as they head towards their home opener this weekend, Berries Academy grad and Hutchinson Community College standout freshman Aidan Marien, and Sylvan Lake Gulls general manager Jason Chatwood. 9:38 - Colin Baxter 26:49 - Aidan Marien 43:22 - Jason Chatwood

What a wild week of news with Michael Soroka's debut with Arizona, Erik Sabrowski's dominance in Cleveland and Tristan Peters getting his first big league hit. We catch up on all the news of the past week before we hear from Prairie Baseball Academy alum Carter Claerhout as his monster season at Bellevue University continues. Then we get to know Carson Friesen of the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks after his unbelievable weekend. And we wrap things up with another monologue based off Joe's recent editorial about now being a pivotal time for women's baseball in our provinces. 7:08 - Carter Claerhout 17:31 - Carson Friesen 33:22 - Important time in women's baseball

Week one of the Canadian College Baseball Conference season is in the books so we head there for a pair of guests this week. Hear from Prairie Baseball Academy pitcher Sean Bavis (Banff/Canmore) about his journey in the game and his first career CCBC start and we catch up with Devery Van De Keere (Barrhead) as he's taken the reigns at the new University Baseball Club based at UBC. Then, for something a little different, Joe shares a few thoughts following his latest editorial on bringing back "Baseball Day in Canada." 4:57 - Sean Bavis 15:53 - Devery Van De Keere 37:05 - Resurrecting "Baseball Day in Canada"

After the tremendous success of the inaugural Rural Roots Baseball Classic in Oyen last summer, the Western Canadian Baseball League is making it an annual tradition. The circuit announced on Monday that Carnduff, Saskatchewan will play host to the event on May 29th with the Weyburn Beavers at home to the Saskatoon Berries. The league held a news conference to make the announcement and to allow reporters to speak to all the parties, so we have a few of the highlights with league president Kevin Kvame, John Prette of the Weyburn Beavers, Steve Hildebrand of the Saskatoon Berries, and Carnduff Recreation Director Jodie Wall. We also have a one-on-one conversation with community baseball coach, teacher and local event organizer Blair Beck about the importance of the day and how Carnduff plans to put on a show. READ MORE: Laying Down Roots in Carnduff

It's finally here! The Canadian College Baseball Conference season gets going this weekend with a full slate of games. As always, we have you covered with our annual CCBC Season Preview Extravaganza. Hear from The Battery Media's Logan Wedgewood as he breaks down his predictions for the season, then we get to know Tetsu Nishida (Calgary) of Prairie Baseball Academy and Jace Daku (Martensville) of the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, and we wrap things up with friend of the show and University of Calgary Dinos hurler Ethan Webster (White Rock). 4:51 - Logan Wedgewood 29:44 - Tetsu Nishida 38:59 - Jace Daku 51:26 - Ethan Webster

For the first time in World Baseball Classic history, Canada advanced to the quarterfinal and nearly upset the United States to move even further. In fact, had Japan beaten Venezuela, Canada would have earned a berth in the 2028 Olympics. Is this a sign of things to come from our country in baseball? Joe McFarland and Ian Wilson share a few of their thoughts on a special edition of the show. Read more: "Oh Canada, Indeed"

What a wild week it's been in the baseball world, highlighted by Canada getting into the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time ever. We look at all the news and notes from around the baseball world before three great conversations. Dawgs Academy alum Logan Rumberg talks about throwing six innings of a combined no-hitter at George Mason University, Webber Academy grad Lucas Laukkanen gives us the inside scoop on the #3 nationally ranked Cloud County Community College, and Les McTavish joins us to talk about 20 years of Vauxhall Academy baseball. 5:16 - Logan Rumberg 23:46 - Lucas Laukkanen 36:14 - Les McTavish

We take a bit of a detour this week as we have an entire guest list filled with umpires. Hear from Tyler Malaka as he gets ready to head to the Little League World Series, Rob Allan on some of the work going on behind-the-scenes in the WCBL, and Brandon Strocki looks ahead to how busy the 2026 season is going to be. We also get into each of their individual journeys in the game and more! 6:16 - Tyler Malaka 27:44 - Rob Allan 49:07 - Brandon Strocki

What a crazy week it’s been with plenty of action in MLB Spring Training with ties to our provinces, as well as several player of the week nods in college baseball and new commitments state-side. We have the full rundown in the news, then visit with a trio of newcomers to the show plying their trades south of the border. Hear from Dawgs Academy alum Jacob Gillis (Fergus, Ontario) as he’s off to a great start at Ball State University, then we visit with Martin Academy product Nathan Yunick (Estevan, Saskatchewan) as he’s into his sophomore season at Trinidad State College. And we wrap things up with AHP Academy grad Seamus Lehman (Edmonton, Alberta) as he’s into his first full season as a redshirt sophomore at Fort Scott College. 5:24 – Jacob Gillis 14:06 – Nathan Yunick 26:12 – Seamus Lehman

A pair of Australian Baseball League award winners and Sydney Blue Sox teammates join us on the show this week. Lethbridge Bulls alum Landen Bourassa picked up the top pitcher honours while former Brooks Bombers all-star Eric Rataczak was named the Helms Award recipient as the circuit's most valuable player. 4:30 - Landen Bourassa 26:30 - Eric Rataczak

We put the wrap on what's been a busy couple of weeks on the show with a special episode to unofficially kick off the 2026 college baseball season. We welcome three brand new voices to the program who had massive 2025 campaigns. Turner Zdunich (High River/Dawgs Academy) is into his sophomore season at Colby Community College while Hudson Hoy (Spruce Grove/Parkland Twins) is doing the same at Northeastern Junior College. The veteran is Kleysen Gabruch (Martensville/Going Yard Academy), as he gets ready for his first season at Campbellsville University after two successful years at Williston State University. 5:22 - Turner Zdunich 15:16 - Hudson Hoy 28:28 - Kleysen Gabruck

We now know who will represent Canada at the World Baseball Classic. All rosters were unveiled during a special broadcast last Thursday night. Led by manager Ernie Whitt, 21 of the 30 players are either current or former MLB players, with a quartet of pitchers having roots here in Alberta: Michael Soroka, Rob Zastryzny, Adam Macko and Matt Wilkinson. We catch up with Baseball Canada architect Greg Hamilton to talk about the process of building the roster, bullpen catcher and Dawgs alum Jordan Procyshen on going to his second WBC, and the two youngsters - Macko and Wilkinson - talk about their excitement to represent Canada on the international stage. 1:58 - Greg Hamilton 16:47 - Jordan Procyshen 26:33 - Adam Macko 39:39 - Matt Wilkinson

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled its Class of 2026 and it’s an excellent group to be celebrated on June 20th in St. Mary’s, Ontario. Jim Baba, Stubby Clapp, Kate Psota, Paul Runge, Bill Stoneman and Devon White make up this year’s class.