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…)
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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…)
Sylvan Lake WCBL Team to Launch in 2021
A summer-collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League expansion team in Sylvan Lake, AB is on tap, as team ownership and league and city officials announce plans for a 2021 launch. (more…)
Sylvan Lake WCBL Team in the Works
An effort to launch a summer-collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League team in Sylvan Lake, AB is in the works, with city officials and prospective team ownership engaged in discussions. (more…)
Prospects Release Details on RE/MAX Field Plans
As they compete for a long-term RE/MAX Field lease, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canada Baseball League) are pitching a proposal that includes ballpark upgrades and surrounding development. (more…)
Edmonton to Seek New RE/MAX Field Lease
The City of Edmonton will decline a 2020 option in its lease agreement with the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League), and instead seek new 10-year proposals for the facility. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Pitch RE/MAX Field Upgrades
As part of a pitch for a long-term lease extension, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are floating up to C$3.25 million in RE/MAX Field upgrades. (more…)
New for 2019: WCBL
The Western Major Baseball League (WMBL) has announced a name change, as it will become the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) for 2019 and beyond. (more…)