Premier Mariners overcome Eagles in entertaining PBL affair

Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartJune 22, 2021, Victoria, BC - Victoria Mariners Myles Chamberlain pitched five innings of scoreless relief and centre fielder Daniel Sawchyn made a sensational diving catch in the bottom of the sixth inning, to help the Mariners defeat...

Matt Voelzke of the Kelowna Falcons Named WCL Moss Adams Pitcher of the Week

The West Coast League's Moss Adams Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week, as announced by league commissioner Rob Neyer, are Xavier University infielder Ryan Altenberger of the Wenatchee AppleSox and George Fox University pitcher Matt Voelzke of the Kelowna Falcons for...

Victoria Golden Tide Advance to CCBC Semis, lose to Okanagan Coyotes

Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartOctober 10, 2021, Kelowna, BC - The new kids on the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) block, the Victoria Golden Tide, battled hard, but eventually dropped an 11-5 decision to the Okanagan College (OC) Coyotes in semi-final action...

TrackMan Expands to Additional WCL Ballparks

Cutting-edge technology will be implemented at five more West Coast League stadiums this summer with the league's announcement today of an expanded agreement with TrackMan. The company's 3D Doppler radar system, which is used by all 30 Major League Baseball teams, precisely measures the...

UBC Baseball to retire Jeff Francis’ jersey

The UBC Thunderbirds are excited and proud to honour legendary former T-Bird and long-time Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Francis who will have his Thunderbirds jersey officially retired at a special ceremony on Saturday, March 9 at Tourmaline West Stadium. “Retiring the Jeff Francis #16...

Mariners Acquire Minor League RHP Sal Biasi from Milwaukee

Seattle Mariners have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Sal Biasi from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for catcher David Freitas. With today’s roster move, the Mariners 40-man roster is now at 39 players. Biasi, 23, has made 3 relief appearances with Single-A Wisconsin this season. He...

Falcons Falter In Series Finale Against Bells

The Kelowna Falcons bats were silenced on Thursday night as they dropped the series finale of their three-game set to the Bellingham Bells by a 3-1 score at Joe Martin Field.In a series that was decided by the arms on the mound, the final...

West Coast League announced a new agreement with the Southern Umpires Association

Today the West Coast League announced a new agreement with the Southern Umpires Association, set to begin this summer. The SUA will provide ten umpires, who will staff the great majority of the WCL's U.S.-based games during the upcoming season."The West Coast League has...

Victoria Eagles Win Zack Downey Memorial Tournament

Premier, Junior and Bantam teams all win titles in their respective divisions.Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartSeptember 12, 2021, Victoria, BC - The Victoria Eagles Premier team defeated the Saskatchewan Grizzlies 7-0 Sunday afternoon to capture the Premier title at the Zack Downey...

Premier Eagles, Mariners split Double-Header to open 2021 BCPBL season

Story and Photos by Christian J. StewartJune 20, 2021, Victoria, BC - After a cancelled 2020 season due to COVID-19, the British Columbia Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) finally got back into this action this week, as the Province moved to Step 2 in their...

Mariners have acquired LHP Nestor Cortes Jr. from New York Yankees

Mariners have acquired LHP Nestor Cortes Jr. from New York Yankees in exchange for international bonus pool money. Seattle’s 40-man roster is now at 36 players. “Nestor is a versatile lefty who can do a little bit of everything,” Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General...

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