i've long wondered why major league baseball, and the yankees in particular, never hired babe ruth to manage after he retired in 1935. after all, ruth, who had been a pro since 1914 and knew the game and its players, would have been a tremendous gate attraction. what owner, especially of a team that fin...
Matthew Simoni, Clifton Park, turns 23 in July. P/OF/IF. Does not catch. R/R; Matt has been playing baseball since he was 5. Very competitive. Played college and in men's leagues. Throws low to mid 80s and is a contact hitter with power. 724-994-9188; simoni2499@gmail.com
Larry {The Hittman}Carr is offering hitting instructions and drills to improve your swing. Larry has been teaching hitting for over 60 years. He has worked with pro and top ranked College players for years. The session will take place at the Field House on Rte. 22 Canaan, NY the cost is only $10. per pe...
I attended the league banquet last night, I think it should be pointed out the good job that the guys put into it to get this night organized!It was more of a roast than an awards night! VERY funny speakers and all in good fun. I would have liked to have seen mentioned the league division winners and acknow...
AP News Release WARNING: Do not read this if you will be offended when you read a personal rip as your name may be mentioned below. I warned you...LOL, love you guys so I did it! The agent of 35 Pirates/ 45 Reds player Paul Miles (I really do my own work, but I liked the sound) notified the respective manager...
ladies and gents of cdmsbl: we need your help to pull this off: old photos of you playing ball or hanging around the ballpark or standing next to a big leaguer or playing catch with family or friends. the photos can stretch back to your toddler days and go all the way forward to your cdmsbl years. we're goi...
The Las Vegas Kickoff 45+ tournament wrapped up yesterday with the Seattle Frickin A's edging the Las Vegas Rattlers 13-12 in 10 innings. The Rattlers seemed in firm control of the game until one bad defensive inning let the A's get close. The A's tied it 9-9 in the 9th and scored 4 in the top of the 10th. R...
The Bears are desperately trying to round out the roster and are in need of three more full-time players (more would be nice, but three will suffice) - we have more than enough "substitutes." I have contacted every member of on the free agent list: Jason Perkins: spoke with directly. Has no...
I am deeply saddened to inform you that Bob Lipken, a great friend and teammate, passed away on Friday. He was one of the original 10 Braves last year who was willing to join our new team. Bob was a great guy with a great attitude. He was always willing to do whatever he could to contribute to the team or to fr...
folks- i've been lucky enough to see some clips of some really great catches. there was: willie mays outrunning the ball, let me say that twice; outrunning the ball, in that over-the-head catch off vic wertz in the first game of the '54 world series in the polo grounds' cavernous center field. [ to my ey...
