Construction has begun on a new Edmonton Prospects ballpark, as site work launches on the $50-million development project. (more…)
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Medicine Hat Mavericks home in line for updates
Athletic Park, home of the Medicine Hat Mavericks (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League), is in line for $3 million (C) in upgrades, as the city uses economic-relief funds for ballpark improvements. (more…)
New for 2021: Edmonton Riverhawks
We have the official announcement of the new summer-collegiate West Coast League team taking up occupancy at RE/MAX Field, as an ownership group unveils the Edmonton Riverhawks. (more…)
WCL, WCBL to square off in Edmonton
With the upcoming announcement of a summer-collegiate West Coast League team in Edmonton, the circuit makes an aggressive move into the footprint of the Western Canadian Baseball League. (more…)
New Regina Red Sox ballpark talk revived
More ballpark news out of Canada, where the Regina Red Sox (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are once again exploring the possibility of a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Dawgs discuss ballpark upgrades, 2021 WCBL ASG
Some news from the Okotoks Dawgs, as the Calgary-area summer-collegiate franchise will now host the 2021 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) All-Star Game at Seaman Stadium, which will sport upgrades for the season as well. (more…)
Prospects confirm move to new Spruce Grove ballpark in 2022
Though city officials were still holding out hope that the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; WCBL) would continue to play at RE/MAX Field despite awarding a lease to a competing group, President Patrick Cassidy confirmed the team would be moving a new Spruce Grove ballpark for the 2022 season. (more…)
Plan for new Edmonton Prospects ballpark unveiled
Plan for a new Edmonton Prospects ballpark were unveiled today by parent Gold Sports and Entertainment Group, calling for a modern urban ballpark in Spruce Grove, Alberta to house the summer-collegiate team. (more…)
Edmonton awards RE/MAX Field lease to Gregg group; Prospects headed out of town
With Edmonton awarding a 10-year lease for RE/MAX Field to a group promising two summer-collegiate teams in the former Triple-A ballpark, the city could end up with none, as the Edmonton Prospects announce a move to nearby Spruce Grove. (more…)
WCBL postpones 2020 season opener
The summer-collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League has postponed its 2020 season opener to late June or early July in consideration of social distancing and other measures forced by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Summer-collegiate leagues prep for disrupted 2020 season
Summer-collegiate leagues are prepping for a disrupted 2020 season, with the Valley Baseball League canceling the season, some teams going on hiatus, and the Western Canadian Baseball League planning various scenarios. (more…)
New for 2021: Sylvan Lake Gulls
Branding has been unveiled for the Sylvan Lake Gulls (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League), as the upcoming expansion team takes a major step towards its 2021 launch. (more…)
Long-Term Plans for RE/MAX Field Still Unknown
Although the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canada Baseball League) could return in 2020, Edmonton officials are negotiating with another group to take over operations of RE/MAX Field. (more…)