Mavericks re-sign head coach Ryan Reed for third season in 2027
The announcement comes as the Western Canadian Baseball League wrapped up its season with the Saskatoon Berries claiming their first-ever title.
The Medicine Hat Mavericks announced Monday that head coach Ryan Reed will return for the 2027 Western Canadian Baseball League season, his third with the club. Reed joined the Mavs as an assistant in 2025 before being promoted to head coach for the 2026 season.
Mavericks owner and general manager Greg Morrison said in a statement he was thankful Reed chose to return, crediting his work ethic and leadership both on the field and in the Medicine Hat community. Morrison said planning has already begun for next season's roster.
The Mavericks finished the 2026 regular season 22-34, good enough for the fourth seed in the East Division. They were eliminated in the East Division Semifinal by the top-seeded Moose Jaw Miller Express, who won the best-of-three series in two games, 10-9 and 12-5.
Moose Jaw was later swept by the Saskatoon Berries in the East Division Finals. The Berries went on to win their first WCBL championship on Sunday, sweeping the Sylvan Lake Gulls in the final with a 4-1 road win and an 11-1 home win. Saskatoon finished the playoffs with a 6-1 record, their only loss coming against 2025 champion Regina Red Sox.
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