What’s in a Name?

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Greetings, baseball brethren! This is Steve LaMontia, MSBL Director of Communications, checking in with a short yet powerful story that concludes with an important message for you.  I’ll attempt to be brief. I have been on this earth for 74 years, and in 2024, thanks to my wife urging me to complete a DNA analysis…

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2025 40+

Las Vegas Kickoff Classic 2025 logo.

Montebello Angels 12, Cerveceros Las Vegas 5 Submitted by Michael Alcala The Montebello Angels entered uncharted waters in the 2025 MSBL Kickoff Classic, as they were without their Manager Robert Oskin, who was sidelined after being in the hospital nearly three weeks from a ruptured appendix.  But staying true to form, he arranged an ever-changing…

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2025 60+

Las Vegas Kickoff Classic 2025 logo.

Salt Lake Bees 20, Mustangs Baseball Club 14 Submitted by Randy Miles, manager Utah can be really cold in the winter, and usually, snow covers the ground from December through February, so typically, we hit the Palm Springs Desert Classic and Vegas Kickoff Classic tourneys rusty.  But this year, we have been able to get…

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2025 70+

Las Vegas Kickoff Classic 2025 logo.

Sacramento Tribe 16, Philadelphia Phillies 4 Submitted by Pat Kelly, Tribe manager The Sacramento Tribe won the 70+ Division of the MSBL Kickoff Classic in Las Vegas with a 16-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the Championship game. Our Winning pitcher was Gary Stonebrook, who went the distance. Steve Brye was 3 for 3…

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2025 MSBL League Profile: Southern Virginia Adult Baseball League, Mike Fowler, League President

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By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications The Southern Virginia Adult Baseball League, formerly known as the Blue Ridge Men’s Adult Baseball League, is based out of Roanoke, Virginia, hosting weekly games in the Southwestern to Central Virginia area. The Southern Virginia Adult Baseball League came into existence back in the 90s as an 18-over league…

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2025 45+

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EC Cardinals 10, Baltimore Astros 4 ‘2025 MSBL 45+ Sunshine Classic Champions: A Story of Dominance and Brotherhood’ Submitted by Ralph Proulx The start of a new year brought an unforgettable experience for the EC Cardinals. It was the 2025 MSBL 45+ Sunshine Classic in Panama City Beach, FL—a tournament that would mark the beginning…

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2025 54+

Sunshine Classic 2025 logo, Panama City.

Boston Wolfpack 7, Yonder Travelers 6 By Sterling Endicott The Boston Wolfpack won the 54+ MSBL Sunshine Classic 7-6 over the Yonder Travelers.  The Pack went undefeated in the tournament, sweeping the round robin games and beating the South Shore Giants in the semi-final before taking on Yonder in the final. The championship game was a rematch of…

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2025 MSBL League Profile: Miami Valley Adult Baseball League (Dayton, Ohio), Joe Cantrell, League President

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Compiled by Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications League Name: Miami Valley Adult Baseball League (MVABL) Your Name: Joe Cantrell What is the history of the league and how did it start?  The Miami Valley Adult Baseball League (MVABL) was established in 1994 in Dayton, Ohio by a small but passionate group of baseball enthusiasts who felt a…

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