Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast

Episode #384: Wyatt McKeen, Kaden Prosofsky + Much More

We put the wrap on another busy week of news (including some breaking news about a promotion for a Border City product) then have a couple of great guests join us in Wyatt McKeen (Calgary) of the University of Fraser Valley Cascades and Kaden Prosofsky (Saskatoon) of the College of the Desert Roadrunners. Then Joe McFarland talks about families making their summer plans and the opportunity that many sports and teams should be seizing as we continue to navigate this wild and wacky world we seem to be living in.
9:28 - Wyatt McKeen
24:30 - Kaden Prosofsky
35:40 - Joe talks baseball's opportunity this summer

Episode #383: Brayden Morris, Aqil Samuel & Kevin Pillar

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

Episode #382: Declan O'Kane, Ryan Kucy & Shari Reiniger

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

Episode #381: Colin Baxter, Aidan Marien & Jason Chatwood

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

Episode #380: Carter Claerhout, Carson Friesen + Much More

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

Episode #379: Sean Bavis, Devery Van De Keere + Much More

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"

Episode #378: WCBL's Rural Roots Baseball Classic Heads to Carnduff

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

Episode #377: CCBC Season Preview Extravaganza

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

Episode #376: History for Canada at the World Baseball Classic

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"

Episode #375: Logan Rumberg, Lucas Laukkanen & Les McTavish

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

Episode #374: Tyler Malaka, Rob Allan & Brandon Strocki

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

Episode #373: Jacob Gillis, Nathan Yunick & Seamus Lehman

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