The Bullhorn: The Lethbridge Bulls Baseball Report · Fourteen Twenty Sports Podcast

The Bullhorn: The Lethbridge Bulls Baseball Report. Dugout Stories, Brotherly Love, Little League Night and Jr. Reporters

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Cardell Dick recounts the day Bulls pitcher Jimmy Belanger dunked his head in weatherproof paint to get frosted tips.

This episode of The Bullhorn features hosts interviewing brothers Carlin and Cardell Dick, a coach and player for the Lethbridge Bulls, alongside guest Ian Wilson from Alberta and Saskatchewan Dugout Stories. The show includes a new Junior Reporter segment and a discussion with team president Kevin Cavanagh about Little League Night. Carlin Dick is an assistant coach, while Cardell is a catcher preparing for his college season at the University of Nebraska. The brothers discuss their dynamic, with Carlin noting he already acts as Cardell's hitting coach during the winter. Cardell shares a humorous story about former Bulls pitcher Jimmy Belanger dunking his head in a bucket of weatherproof paint to get "frosted tips" while working on their family farm in the summer of 2020. Carlin explains his coaching approach will focus on pushing Cardell more on leadership for the returning players rather than just baseball skills. The conversation covers Cardell's experience catching Javier De La Andro's no-hitter in 2023 and his preference for using pitch-calling technology as a learning tool in high school. Ian Wilson details how Alberta Dugout Stories began over post-slow-pitch beers with co-founder Joe McFarland, aiming to cover baseball history and fill a media gap. He argues the WCBL has filled the void left by departed professional teams like the Calgary Cannons by fostering local talent and community connections. Wilson cites increased social media presence and branding by players and teams as a major evolution since the league's 2019 rebrand. He states the league is in a very good spot with 12 franchises, breaking attendance records in 2024 and featuring upgraded facilities like Spitz Stadium. Wilson believes the Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 playoff run significantly boosts grassroots baseball interest and media engagement across Canada. He discusses the league's competitive balance, referencing Regina's surprise championship and Okotoks' historical dominance. A surprising claim is Wilson's assessment that the talent level in the WCBL now surpasses that of the former Pioneer League and AAA teams that featured future MLB stars. A memorable moment is the vivid recounting of Jimmy Belanger's impulsive paint-dunking incident. The episode's tone is conversational and lighthearted, blending casual brotherly banter with educational insights into league operations and history. Baseball fans in Alberta and Saskatchewan, especially followers of the WCBL and local sports history, would enjoy this episode. Listeners seeking hard news or in-depth game analysis might find it too community-focused.

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A steady Lethbridge Bulls update with player perspective, clubhouse memory, and league context.

The Bullhorn keeps its attention on the Lethbridge Bulls and the Western Canadian Baseball League, moving between Carlin and Cardell Dick's on-field and off-field relationship and what lies ahead for the 2026 season.

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You want Bulls baseball with player, coach, and league-level perspective.

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