“This was a special season that I will NOT forget. I had a blast coaching these young men. I am so proud of how the Mean Bears played every game with focus and heart. This team is a great example of sportsmanship, hard work, and friendship ON and OFF the field.” Matthew Ondack, manager (Click on the picture for the rest of the story)

The Minden Redbirds defeated the Shreveport Storm, 14-3, on Aug. 7 at Calvary Baptist Academy’s Baseball Field to win the 2022 Red River Adult Baseball League 30+ Division Championship. It was the third straight RRABL title for the Redbirds, who won the 2019 and 2021 crowns. The league did not play in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Click on the picture to read more)

Marucci, in partnership with MSBL, is offering three styles of premier batting gloves for only $19.99 per pair!  This deal is exclusively for MSBL members and their families.  The sale is good now through August 15th. (Click on the picture to be directed)

"The Spring 2022 season in Sacramento started in an ominous fashion for us.  Our coach Danny Ferrero has a medical condition that requires him to get treatment and is not allowed to play. Then, arguably our best hitter Kevin Fautt, was out with an injury. Big Sean Erickson was also out with an injury.  You get the picture.  But we put it all together at the right time." Jake Miller (Click on the picture)

A few weeks ago, a milestone was achieved.  There is now a new ‘Strikeout King’ in the Peoria Sunday Morning League!   Clay McConkey of the Miller Lite Falcons became the all-time strikeout king by achieving 950 strikeouts (and counting).  He broke the longtime record that stood for 58 years, held by Harry Dean Blair.  Harry died several years ago.  (Click on the picture)

"FIRST OFF, LET ME SAY WOW!!!  THIS TEAM WAS PUT TOGETHER ON ‘WORD OF MOUTH’ WITH HALF OF MY GUYS OUT OF BASEBALL AND SOME PLAYING SOFTBALL.  SO, AS WE APPROACHED OUR FIRST GAME, I DIDN’T HAVE A CLUE WHAT WE HAD. WE HAD 12 GUYS ON THE ROSTER BUT I HAD NO IDEA IF THEY COULD EVEN PLAY!" Calvin Nickerson, Manager (Click on the picture for the complete article)

Were there any scary moments when the perfecto could have slipped away?  Steve explained, “I ran two guys to 3-0 and 3-1 but fortunately threw strikes and they both struck out.  Also, our speedster center-fielder, John Starks, had to go back maybe ten steps to snag a fly ball but he had a great read on it and had it all the way.”

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"I want you to know that we love the game and we love everyone playing with us and against us.  I believe that everyone that comes and participates in our league is a very good person.  We love meeting and making new friends and we do business and network with our Baseball brothers. I am very thankful for that." Hector Garcia, manager (Click the picture)