MSBL 'Updated League Openings' Special Edition, June 22, 2020

By Steve LaMontia, Director of Communications

A message from MSBL Founder and President Steve Sigler

"Hope your Father's Day went well.

Our leagues across the country continue in a most determined fashion to get started. Our league start dates are listed on the website. It has taken an incredible effort by all League Presidents to persevere to make sure their seasons take place.

These are unprecedented times which have significantly tested all of us in so many ways. We remain united in our conviction to bring the best possible baseball to all of our members and we will continue in the weeks ahead!"

Below are the dates that leagues are anticipating a June or July opening across the country.

'35' leagues have already begun through this past weekend!

The leagues are listed in order of start date.

Updated June 22, 2020

Willamette Valley: June 22

Jacksonville: June 24

Omaha: June 24

Chicago Central: June 26

Chicago North: June 26

Western Colorado: June 26

Connecticut AM: June 28

Connecticut River Valley: June 28

Fox Valley: June 28

The Following leagues are starting in early July:

Boston

Capital District

Delco

Hudson Valley

Long Island

Long Island Midweek

Rhode Island

Southern California

Western Massachusetts

There are '32' additional MSBL leagues opening throughout July!

Below are website stories from our MSBL leagues who have recently started

Seacoast Men’s Baseball League is Alive, Well and Playing in New Hampshire

There is a little six-team gem of a league that plays it’s games every Sunday in East Rochester, New Hampshire , a neighborhood within the city of Rochester and located on the banks of the Salmon Falls River which separates Maine from New Hampshire .

That’s where you’ll find the Seacoast Men’s Baseball League . They began their MSBL affiliation in 1991 and are currently directed by Paul Brooks, League President since 1996. ( Read more )

Metro Tulsa Starts Off Strong with 144 Members on Seven Happy Teams

The seven-team, 144-member strong Metro Tulsa Baseball Association started up on May 31st with League President Pat Macek making sure everything went smoothly.

“We had zero spring workouts this year but the excitement for playing was hot,” explained Macek. “Everything you enjoyed in life was cancelled so getting out again was a really big deal and you could feel it. ( Read more )

Northeast Ohio Kicks Off Season at Thurman Munson Stadium in Canton

The Northeast Ohio MSBL has been around for a dozen years and always under the watch of 71-year old League President and MSBL veteran Joe Sidor and his buddy Skip Riser .

Joe has been handed the duty of navigating through the recent coronavirus pandemic to ensure that everyone stays engaged and that the league kicks off successfully, and they did just that on June 7th .

The NE Ohio league hosts 16 teams in 25+, 40+ and 50+ divisions as well as a more recreational based division for those over 60 years of age. ( Read More )

Central North Carolina Picks Up Where They Left Off

“We have provided waiver forms on line to be filled out and lineup cards are exchanged by text between managers. Our umpires have to sign a waiver form, too," said League President Rob Isbell " Our head umpire is on our board and he watches the umpires closely to make sure they are maintaining a comfortable distance."

Other requirements are enforced, such as six foot between players, each team supplies their own baseballs, sanitizer is available everywhere, no spitting and no mound visits.

"So far, everyone is doing a good job of watching out after one another.” ( Read more )

Central Florida Amateur Baseball League Opens Up

“Up until a few years ago we played as one MABL division but the teams with the ex-pros or collegiate players would cream some of the average teams made up of guys who just wanted to return to baseball,” said League President Aaron Eberhardt . “Teams would actually pull out mid-season after getting creamed so it had to be addressed.”

“So we divided the league into two divisions, competitive and recreational . We have six very competitive teams who now play a good game every week and 14 recreational teams. The rec teams are still good teams but they don’t have to face a 90-mph fastball from a recent college pitcher or throw to a guy who hits it 400 feet. Everyone is happy.” ( Read more )

Kansas City MSBL Joins the Ranks of 2020 League Openings

The Kansas City MSBL began their season on June 7th. League President and MSBL World Series Tournament Director Tom Prendergast conveyed that everything went off as planned and exceeded expectations.

“It was a smashing success,” stated Tom. “Every team really enjoyed themselves, win or lose. Officially we adopted the Ohio adult baseball and softball social distancing protocol." ( Read more )

'Swingin' for the Fences' featuring Jeff Lowery from APN Video and Val Lewis, Sacramento MSBL Founder and World Series 'Father/Son' Division Originator

( Click on the picture to view the webcast )

Video Master Jeff Lowery and very special guests including MSBL Ex-pros , MSBL League Presidents , managers and players, and MSBL personnel going over procedures, rule changes, funny stories, plenty of laughs and updates.

Stay tuned for tons of future stories, memories and nothing but baseball!

Visit the Men's Senior Baseball League Website!

Make your plans today to attend the 2020 MSBL World Series in Arizona or the Fall Classic in Florida

The 33rd annual MSBL World Series takes place in sunny Arizona October 18-November 7 and is followed by the MSBL Fall Classic in Florida from November 7-21 .

You can sign up your team for either tourney by calling 631-753-6725 or emailing info@msblnational.com .

Many teams are signed up as we anticipate teams celebrating baseball after a very trying year. HERE are the 2020 World Series division listings and HERE are the 2020 Fall Classic listings, both updated on May 7th, including the teams expressing interest.

For great World Series and Fall Classic hotel deals and latest updates from Arizona and Florida , check out www.MSBLtravel.com

Helpful Links

Complete List of 2020 League Startup Dates

2019 League Champion Page

Official MSBL Facebook Page

MSBL Twitter Page

Men's Senior Baseball League

One Huntington Quad, Suite 3NO7

Melville, NY 11747

Phone: 631-753-6725 Fax: 631-753-4031

info@msblnational.com