Posts by Men's Senior Baseball League
2020 HC Phillies Go ‘Back to Back’ for 25+ Title at Indiana Baseball League
Indiana Baseball League, 25+ Division HC Phillies 7, Indy Pirates 6 (Game one) Submitted by Matt Longfellow, Phillies manager Game one in best of three series – David Early (Pirates) faces off against 2020 IBL Cy Young Award Winner Ben Stenger (Phillies) in the opening game of the first ever 2020 IBL MSBL Championship Series.…
Read MoreLongtime MSBL World Series Umpire Red Thompson Diagnosed With Cancer
By Tom Prendergast, MSBL Tournament Director For as long as I can remember, Red Thompson has been an integral part of the MSBL World Series and regional tournaments in Palm Springs and Las Vegas. He’s been part of my staff for the last 15 years and no doubt holds the record for most World Series…
Read More2020 Volkers Group Yankees Down Rival Cubs for 35+ Terre Haute Crown Behind McLaren Gem
Terre Haute MSBL, 35+ Division Volkers Group Yankees 5, Cubs 3 ‘McLaren Whiffs 13, Throws 3-Hit Complete Game‘ Submitted by Kyle Volkers, Yankees manager In a season that many players thought would never be played, the Terre Haute MSBL hosted its championship games on October 11. The dedication and relentless work of league President Dale…
Read MoreMen’s Senior Baseball League Fall Classic Brings Baseball Back to Palm Beach County’s Spring Training Facilities
December 10, 2020 – Below is a news article published by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission outlining their association with the MSBL Fall Classic held every November in their county in Florida. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission partnered with FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to host the…
Read MoreRon Saslow Pitches Record Breaking World Series Game, Fights for Life 45 Minutes Later
By Steve LaMontia, MSBL Director of Communications On October 28th while competing for the Houston Old Stars of the 55+ Cactus division at this year’s MSBL World Series, hurler Ron Saslow threw an MSBL record 12-inning complete game victory at Peoria Stadium as his Old Stars defeated the Utah Braves, 12-11. That was an amazing…
Read More2020 Monroe Top Hats Win First Connecticut MSBL 25+ Championship Since 2015 Behind Total Team Effort
Connecticut MSBL, 25+ Division Monroe Top Hats 10, Newton Outlaws 4 Submitted by Jason Moss, Top Hats manager After a solid regular season shortened due to COVID-19, the Monroe (CT) Top Hats entered the playoffs as the #3 seed (out of 12). The league used a double-elimination format for the first time in its history…
Read More2020 50+ American
Diamond Dream Mustangs 9, Atlanta Saints 5 Submitted by Mike LaComb, Mustangs manager The 50+ Fall Classic Mustangs team saw its toughest tournament competition that it has ever had to face. Almost every team in the 50+ bracket had a chance of winning a championship. The Mustangs played three one run ballgames and had one…
Read More2020 55+ National
Diamond Dream Mustangs 13, New Jersey Reds 4 Submitted by Mike LaComb, Mustangs manager The tournament finally got started on Wednesday, after three dreary rainout days. So, the Mustangs and every other 55 team had doubleheaders each day. Gary D’Ambrisi and his tournament staff did an amazing job getting the whole tournament back on schedule…
Read More2020 45+ American
Susquehanna Valley Hitzmen 13, Buxmont Cubs 3 ‘Hitzmen Capture Second Title in Three Years’ Submitted by Mike Hopwood For this year’s Fall Classic team, manager Joe Helsel and assistant manager Harry Hitz assembled their largest active roster ever, with extra pitching depth. The rationale was simple: keep the guys fresh. With the 45+ Central championship…
Read MoreLongtime MSBL Members Manufacture the Perfect Holiday Gift
By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications Do you want to put a little ‘sizzle’ into your holiday giving? We found just the gift! But this great gift for the barbeque and baseball aficionado begins with an MSBL World Series back story. Brett Mandel is the league president of the Greater Philadelphia MSBL and has been…
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