Episode #409: WCBL All-Star Weekend in Saskatoon

From Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast by Alberta Dugout Stories

July 21, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 417

About this episode

The episode covers the highlights of the WCBL All-Star Weekend in Saskatoon, featuring interviews with players and organizers.

Saskatoon: you did good. Real good. The Western Canadian Baseball League made its maiden All-Star Weekend voyage to the home of the Berries, where they put on a show. It was the first time the league wasn’t in Okotoks since the pandemic. We talk to the players, organizers and check in with Ian Wilson to discuss the weekend and what’s to come in 2027. 1:14 - Gael Salinas - Saskatoon - Bunt Competition Champion 3:55 - David Simmons - Energy City - HR Derby Champion 8:32 - Thomas Soto - Moose Jaw - Chasing Stolen Base Records 14:04 - Dallen Rude - Saskatoon - The Muenster Connection 18:49 - Carter Roth - Medicine Hat - All-Star Game MVP 21:08 - Steve Hildebrand - Saskatoon - The Host with the Most 24:47 - Aqil Samuel - Sylvan Lake - Next Year’s Host 29:45 - Ian Wilson - Dugout Stories Chief Correspondent

People in this episode

Guests: Gael Salinas, David Simmons, Thomas Soto, Dallen Rude, Carter Roth, Steve Hildebrand, Aqil Samuel

Topics covered

WCBL
All-Star Weekend
baseball
Saskatoon
sports
player interviews

Keywords

WCBL
All-Star Weekend
Saskatoon
baseball
interviews
sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Canadian Baseball League

Places: Saskatoon, Okotoks, Medicine Hat, Sylvan Lake, Moose Jaw, Berries