SOUTHERN MAINE MEN'S BASEBALL LEAGUE

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25+ and 35+ Divisions.
2/12/2010 -

The next 35+ meeting is Monday February 15th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM  at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.  A rough draft of the schedule should be available.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
The next 25+ meeting is Wednesday February 17th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

Meeting Minutes from January meeting.

1/6/2010 -
The first meeting of the year will be Wednesday January 13th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  This is a combined meeting for the 28+ and 35+ league.  The meeting will begin by electing or re-electing members of the board (Commissioner, President, Treasurer, Secretary and Ethics Committee Chair) as well as electing the Webmaster.  Any new teams planning to join the league will be required that they bring a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold their spot in the league.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
11/16/2009 -
The 2009 end of year meeting will be Wednesday November 19th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  This is a combined meeting for the 28+ and 35+ league.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
11/15/2009 -  The 45+ Maine Diamond Dogs title defense came up short as they lost to the New Jersey 40's 3-1 in the semi-finals.
11/14/2009 -  The 45+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat the Puerto Rico Seniors 12-4 to finish 2-1-1 in pool play and the #2 seed going into the playoffs.
11/13/2009 -  The 45+ Maine Diamond Dogs pounded the New Jersey 40's 16-1 and are 1-1-1 in pool play.
11/12/2009 -  The 45+ Maine Diamond Dogs were tied by the Carolina Rockies 8-8 and lost to the Dallas Orioles 3-1 on the first day of pool play in the Fall Classic in Juniper Florida.
10/31/2009 -  Clair Crandall was inducted into the MSBL World Series Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the awards banquet.

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Clair Crandall (Portland Maine MSBL) receives his World Series
Hall of Fame plaque from MSBL President Steve Sigler on Saturday

10/31/2009 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs were shooting for their 4th straight MSBL World Series title, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by the Athletics 7-4.
10/30/2009 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs beat the Athletics 3-1 and lost to the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to finish 2-2 in pool play.  
10/29/2009 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs split on the first day of round robin play losing 3-2 to the Rhode Island Cardinals and defeating the Iowa Cubs 3-1.

10/27/2009  
The Maine Diamond Dogs are sending 3 time defending American Division Champions Father/Son team to the MSBL World Series in Phoenix, Arizona. 

- Father/Son team (Defending American Division Champions) will be playing Oct 29-Nov 1. Schedule

The Maine Diamond Dogs are also sending the defending National Division Champions 45+ Wood team to the MSBL Fall Classic in Jupiter, Florida.

- 45+ team  (Defending National Division Champions) will be playing Nov 11-15. Schedule  Roster  

10/12/2009 -
  • The Maine Diamond Dogs captured the 35+ Seacoast NH MSBL Columbus Day championship with a 8-2 win over the the Portland Indians.  Jim Doran went the distance on the mound to get the win.
10/11/2009 -
  • The Maine Diamond Dogs finished 3-0 in pool play and the Portland Indians 2-1 in the 35+ Seacoast NH MSBL Columbus Day Tournament.  Both teams won their semi-final games and will meet on Monday for the championship.
09/30/2009 -
  • Astros beat the defending champions Marlins 5-3 for their first American Division Championship.
09/24/2009 -
  • Dodgers capture first National Division Championship with a 6-3 10inning victory to sweep their series over the defending champions Orioles. 
09/23/2009 -
  • Marlins even American Division series 1-1 with 17-3 win over the Astros. 
09/21/2009 -
  • Dodgers best Orioles 4-0 to take first game National Division Finals 
  • Astros slide by Marlins 8-7 to take game one of American Division Finals 
09/16/2009 -
  • Astros and Marlins win best of 3 series and advance to Finals of American Division.

9/15//2009  -  
The current player pool list will be deleted and that any names we receive will not be posted until October 1st.  There will potentially be a workout day after the New Year for all that are listed on the player pool.

09/13/2009 -
  • Dodgers and Orioles sweep series and advance to Finals of National Division.
09/04/2009 -
  • Orioles, Tigers, and Red Sox advance to semi-finals of National Division
  • Astros, Braves, and Royals advance to semi-finals of American Division.
8/31/2009 - Indians capture 35+ championship.
  • The Indians beat the Mariners 11-10 to capture the 35+ Championship

2009 Downeast Wood Bat Classic


7/6/2009  -  
The Southern Maine Men's Baseball League made a strong showing at the 12th Annual Downeast Wood Bat Classic .  Three of the four local teams made the playoffs with the 25+ Portland Tigers just missing out due to losing their last round robin game 4-3 to the Rome Bombers.  The Tigers first game was a 2-2 14 inning tie with the North Andover Thunder.

The 25+ Maine Diamond Dogs were the number one seed going into the playoffs, but lost 1-0 to eventual champion the Rhode Island Riptide.  The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs were 3-0 in round robin play and ended up the number two seed.  The 35+ Maine Marlins grabbed the forth playoff spot.  The Marlins lost their playoff game 7-4 to the Medford Mets.

 The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat the Seacoast 35's 3-1 in the semi-finals and lost to the Medford Mets 5-0 in the championship game.

6/22/2009 -
  • The Connecticut Top Hats are looking for 3-4 players to fill out their roster for this years tournament.

    If your interested please contact:

    Joseph Kais
    jkais@kaiscustombuilders.com
    (203)984-3256

 

2009 Downeast Wood Bat Classic
12th Annual 4th of July Tournament

- Tournament dates are July 3,4, and 5.

-Click here for more tournament info.

The Southern Maine Men's Baseball League is entering 2 teams in each division(25+,35+)

25+ Maine Diamond Dogs|
25+ Portland Tigers
35+ Maine Diamond Dogs
35+ Maine Marlins

If you are interested in playing in the tournament send an e-mail to the following:

Tournament Player Pool

5/17/2009 -
  • All games this morning are rained out.  This afternoons game can remain on as long as the Oaks has not closed the field. I will update the Pirates and Brewers when I get more info.
5/6/2009 -
  • The 35+ Lumberjacks are looking for players---anyone interested should contact Tim Boucher on the team rep list.
  • NO game Sunday May 10th as it is Mother's Day
  • If anyone has any game highlights or photos to display, please forward the info to Michael Sawyer
  • The next 35+ meeting is on Wednesday May 13th at 6:30pm at Aero Heating & Ventilation, 378 Presumpscot St, Portland.
4/28/2009 -
Opening day was a success thanks in part to the wonderful weather.  Also, as a friendly reminder teams that have not turned in all their waivers and a completed roster form must do so within 3 days of opening day (must be postmarked by 4/30/09).  Contact league secretary, Terri Doran, for mailing address info.
4/16/2009 -
The next 25+ meeting is Wednesday April 22th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring their completed rosters and waivers to the meeting and should have a representative present.  Scorebooks and baseballs will be handed out.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

The next 35+ meeting is Wednesday April 22th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring a $500 payment to the meeting and should have a representative present.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
3/17/2009 -
The next 35+ meeting is Thursday March 26th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring their next $1,000 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.  A rough draft of the schedule should be available.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

The next 25+ meeting is Wednesday April 1st, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

2/10/2009 -
The next 25+ meeting is Wednesday February 25th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Each team is required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

The next 35+ meeting is Thursday February 26th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.

  Highlights from January's meeting:
  • Age cut off dates. 
    - 25+,  elgible on 25th birthday
  • Teams may now start game with 8 players. 
1/28/2009 -
The 2009 kick-off meeting has been postponed due the weather.  The meeting is re-scheduled for Wednesday February 4th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM(snow date will be Thursday February 5th) at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. This is a combined meeting for the 28+ and 35+ league.  Anyone that may be interested in bringing in a team in either division should attend and state their intentions.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
1/5/2009 -
The 2009 kick-off meeting will be Wednesday January 28th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  This is a combined meeting for the 28+ and 35+ league.  Anyone that may be interested in bringing in a team in either division should attend and state their intentions.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.


-- SMMBL/MAINE DIAMOND DOGS
 GOLF SCRAMBLE -- 
 WHEN: MONDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1:00 PM SHOTGUN START
 WHERE: BIDDEFORD-SACO COUNTRY CLUB, SACO

** Lets try to get every team in the league to put in a team.**
   more info

5/7/2008 -
There next 35+ meeting is Wednesday May 15th, 2008 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  Final roster sheets should be turned in along with any waivers that you may have.   If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
5/4/2008 -All games cancelled for today.
4/25/2008 -
There next 35+ meeting is Wednesday April 30th, 2008 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
4/15/2008 -
There next meeting will be Wednesday April 23rd, 2008 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St.  The rest of the league fees are due at this meeting.
If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
3/27/2008 -
There will be a 35+ meeting Wednesday April 2nd, 2008 at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. 
The 35+ division will meet at 7 PM all teams are required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.   If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
3/14/2008 -
There will be a meeting Wednesday March 19th, 2008 at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. 
The 35+ division will meet at 6 PM and the 25+ division will meet at 7 PM.  All 25+ teams are required to bring another $1000 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.   If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
2/21/2008 -- Highlights from February's meeting:
  • Reds - New team to the league
  • Twilight League players 35+ will not count.(Lowered from 40+).
  • Discussion to increase schedule to 19 games.
2/14/2008 -
There will be a meeting Wednesday February 20th, 2008 @ 6 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St. 
The 35+ division will meet at 6 PM and the 25+ division will meet at 7 PM.  All 25+ teams are required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present.   If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
1/17/2008 - Highlights from January's meeting:
  • Age officially lowered to 25+
  • 35+ League moving forward.
  • Possible new team in 25+ - Reds
  • Age cut off dates. 
    - 25+,  turn 25 by April 15th.  
    - 35+,  turn 35 in calendar year(Dec 31)
1/2/2008 -
There will be a meeting Wednesday January 16th, 2008 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at 378 Presumpscot St..  This is a combined meeting for the 28+ and 35+ league.  There will be a second vote to change the by-law to lower the playing age to 25+. Anyone that may be interested in bringing in a team in either division should attend and state their intentions.  If you cannot have a representative for the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
12/11/2007 -   ------ 35+ Informational meeting -----
There will be a meeting  Tuesday December 19th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St. for anyone interested in joining the league and/or entering a team.  If you are interested in putting in a team and cannot make the meeting, please contact commissioner Jim Doran.
11/29/2007 -   Highlights from November's meeting:
  • First vote to change by-law to lower age from 28+ to 25+ passed.  Second vote to be held at next month's meeting. 
  • Umpire fees to increase almost 40%.
  • Meeting minutes
11/12/2007 -   The year end meeting will be held on Wednesday November 28th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams should have a representative present to vote on possible rule changes for next season.
11/3/2007 - The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs were knocked out of the playoffs 5-1 by the Greenville Athletics.  Overall it was a successful first trip to the MSBL Fall Classic for the Diamond Dogs.  The beat the eventual runner-up Clarkstown Tigers and tied the tournament winner Chester County Cobras.(Note: the Cobras have only lost 1 game in 3 years in this tournament).
11/3/2007 - The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs defeated the Clarkstown Tigers 7-3 with a complete game from Marc Powers to finish the round robin 2-1-1 and grab the #3 seed for the playoffs.
11/2/2007 - The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat the Delaware County Astros 7-1 behind a stellar complete game from Jim Seymour to even their record to 1-1-1.
11/1/2007 - The 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs started their first trip the the MSBL Fall Classic in St. Petersburg, Florida with a 6-4 loss to the Greenville Athletics and tied the Chester County Cobras 2-2.

10/28/2007 -


MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son WIN 
AMERICAN DIVISION MSBL WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP


The MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son team defeated Minnesota Crosstown Traffic 2-0 to capture their second straight MSBL Father/Son World Series Title.  Congratulations to Manager Clair Crandall and the rest of the team.

10/27/2007 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs advanced to the championship game for the second straight year with two playoff wins.  They beat Fog City 6-1 in the quarter-finals and the Capital City Cardinals 4-1 in the semi-finals.  

 They play tomorrow at 1 PM(4PM EST) @ Tempe Diablo Stadium against Minnesota Crosstown Traffic for the Father/Son AMERICAN DIVISION WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP.
10/26/2007 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs won both games today to finis pool play at 3-1 with wins over Team Sport Pro Cubs 17-6 and So Cal Mets 5-1.
10/25/2007 -  The Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs started their defense of their World Series Title with a split on the first day of round robin play.  They defeated the Minnesota Crosstown Traffic 4-1 and lost to Elk Grove Overhead Door 16-4.
10/19/2007 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs lost two more 1 run games today to finish 1-4 in pool play.  Their loses were 10-9 to the Albuquerque Brewers and 9-8 to the East Bay Express.
10/18/2007 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs lost both ends of their double header. They lost 15-8 to the Puget Sound Scorpions and 7-6 to the Tulare Rangers. 
10/17/2007 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs won their first game of round robin play of the MABL World Series by beating the OKC Ameristars 6-5. 

10/17/2007  
The Maine Diamond Dogs are sending 2 teams the MSBL World Series in Phoenix, Arizona and 1 team to the MSBL Fall Classic in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • 18+ MABL team will be playing Oct 17-20. Schedule
  • Father/Son team (Defending National AA Champions) will be playing Oct 25-28. Schedule
  • 35+ team will be playing Nov 1-4. Schedule  ROSTER


-- MAINE DIAMOND DOGS GOLF SCRAMBLE -- 
 WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1:00 PM SHOTGUN START
 WHERE: BIDDEFORD-SACO COUNTRY CLUB, SACO

** Lets try to get every team in the league to put in a team.**
   more info

9/18/2007 -
  • A's capture National Division Championship with a 3-0 win over the Orioles.
9/16/2007 -
  • Orioles even National Division Finals with a 10-2 victory over the A's.
9/13/2007 -
  • Tigers beat Brewers 14-6 to sweep the series and become the American Division Champions.
9/9/2007 -
  • A's take game one from Orioles 5-2 in National Division Finals
  • Tigers edge Brewers 7-6 in game one of American Division Finals.
9/5/2007 -
  • A's and Orioles advance to Finals of National Division
  • Tigers, Brewers advance to Finals  of American Division.
8/25/2007 -
  • Cardinals, Pirates advance to semi-finals of National Division
  • Tigers, Marlins, and Royals advance to semi-finals of American Division.
8/21/2007 - Pilots capture 35+ championship.
  • The Pilots beat the Sea Dogs 2-1 to capture the 35+ Championship


7/8/2007  -  The Maine Diamond Dogs won the 25+ and 35+ divisions of the Downeast Wood Bat Classic .  The 25+ Maine Diamond Dogs defeated the Bridgeport(Conn.) Indians 3-0 and the 35+ Maine Diamond Dogs defeated the Concord(N.H.) Reds(led by Former Red Sox Dennis "Oil Can Boyd") 2-1.  Central Maine beat the Wayland(MA.) Baseball Club 4-3 to capture the 42+ title.

 

 

2007 Downeast Wood Bat Classic
10th Annual 4th of July Tournament

- Tournament dates are July 6,7, and 8.

-Click here for more tournament info.

The Southern Maine Men's Baseball League is entering a team in each division(25+,35+,42+)

Contact the following if you are interested in playing in the tournament:

25+ Jim Doran (207)602-8722
35+ Clair Crandall - (207)671-2875 or Michael Sawyer(207)590-4780
45+ Mike Wentworth - (603)765-5970

 
4/29/2007 - All games cancelled for today.
4/19/2007 - Next meeting of the year will be on Thursday April 26th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams should have a representative present.

The following are due: Final Payment, Rosters, and Waivers.

3/30/2007 - Next meeting of the year will be on Thursday April 5th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams should have a representative present.
Minutes from March's meeting.

3/8/2007 - Next meeting of the year will be on Wednesday March 14th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams are required to bring a $1,000 of league fees to the meeting and should have a representative present.
 Minutes from February's meeting.

2/16/2007 - Highlights from February's meeting
  • Age lowered to 35+ from 38+ 
  • Next year the 28+ may be lowered to 25+
  • Team fees set for 2007
2/11/2007 -   Next meeting of the year will be on Thursday February 15th, 2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams are required to bring a $500 deposit to the meeting and should have a representative present. 
Minutes from January's meeting.
1/18/2007 -   Meeting highlights:
  • New team - Indians
  • Cubs to become Dodgers
  • Reds to become Astros
  • Yankees to become White Sox
1/3/2007 -   First league meeting of the year on  Thursday January 18th,  2007 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  All teams should have a representative at the meeting.  
Minutes from Octobers meeting.


MAINE DIAMOND DOGS 2006 WORLD SERIES TEAMS 
for more info


10/29/2006 -

MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son WIN 
MSBL AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son team defeated the Sacramento Stars 6-1 to capture the MSBL Father/Son AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.  Congratulations to Manager Clair Crandall and the rest of the team.

Father & Son AA Champions — Maine Diamond Dogs




The Father & Son Maine Diamond Dogs gather at home plate with their trophy after defeating the Sacramento Stars 6-1 to win the AA Division Championship game on Sunday


Father & Son Maine Diamond Dogs, Marc Powers (left) with sons Matt (center) SS and Mitchell, who was the teams bat boy


10/28/2006 -

MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son WIN 
MSBL AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The game will be  Broadcast “Live” via the internet at www.msblnational.com Sunday October 29th 1:00pm.(3pm EST)

MAINE DIAMOND DOGS Father/Son ROSTER

10/28/2006 - Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs  beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 in the quarter-finals of the F/S AA playoffs behind a complete game by Marc Powers.  

They then beat the Arkansas Diamonds 5-2 in the semi-finals in another complete game by Marc Powers.  Anthony Cimino had 2 hits, 2 RBI and Matt Powers had 3 hits to provide the offense.
  
They play tomorrow at 1 PM(3PM EST) @ Tempe Diablo Stadium against the Sacramento Stars for the Father/Son AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.  
10/27/2006 -  Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs  lost both games today, 9-0 to the Sacramento Cardinals - Hill and 11-3 to the So. California Reds.  They finished pool play 2-2 and qualified for the playoffs by placing second in their division.

Father and Son Maine Diamond Dogs catcher (left) Jim Doran runs down So Cal Reds runner back to the bag. Max Arsenault  is covering the bag.

Father & Son Maine Diamond Dogs third baseman, Max Arsenault #24 tries to tag So CalReds base runner  sliding into the bag under shortstop Jimmy Lee (center).

10/26/2006 -  Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs  defeated the Cleveland Indians 17-4 and the World Trans Angels 3-0 and are 2-0 in pool play
10/20/2006 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat the previously undefeated Puget Sound Scorpions 19-11 and lost to the Arizona Expos 7-5 to finish 1-4 in pool.
10/19/2006 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs lost both games today, 4-2 to the  Vegas Rounders and 11-10 to the So Cal Titans.  They finish pool play tomorrow .
10/18/2006 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs lost their first game of round robin play of the MABL World Series to the Des Moines Vikings 3-2.  They have a double header scheduled on Thursday against the Vegas Rounders and So Cal Titans.
End of year meeting on Wednesday October 11th,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating 378 Presumpscot St.
9/27/2006  -   Red Sox sweep Tigers 10-6, 14-11 to win the  American Division Championship.

9/24/2006  -  Orioles sweep Yankees to win the National Divison Championship.

9/19/2006 - Championship matchups:
National Division(best of 3)
Friday Sept 22: Yankees vs Orioles (Deering Oaks 7pm)
Sunday Sept 24: Orioles vs  Yankees (Wainwright 10am)
Wednesday Sept 27: Yankees vs Orioles - if needed (Oaks 7pm)
American Division(best of 3)
Wednesday Sept 20: Red Sox vs Tigers (Deering Oaks 7pm)
Saturday Sept 23: Tigers vs Red Sox  (Wainwright 10am)
Monday Sept 25: Red Sox vs Tigers - if needed (Oaks 7pm)
9/16/2006 - Playoff second round match ups:
National Division:
Orioles sweep Athletics
Yankees sweep Pirates
American Division:
Tigers sweep Royals
Red Sox sweep Marlin

9/1/2006 - Playoff first round match ups:
Round 1:
Wed. Sept. 6th: #6Cubs vs #3Pirates 7pm @ St. Louis Field
Wed. Sept. 6th: #5Royals vs #4Brewers 7pm @ Deering Oaks
Fri. Sept. 8th: #5Cardinals vs #4A's 7pm @ Deering Oaks
Sat. Sept. 9th: #7Reds vs #2Yankees 10am @ Wainwright
Sat. Sept. 9th: #6Braves vs #3Marlins 2pm @ Wainwright

8/26/2006 - Lumberjacks capture first 38+ championship.
  • The Lumberjacks beat the Sea Dogs 12-1 and then the Guides 14-4 to win the inaugural 38+ championship.
  • Thanks to Clair Crandall for putting in the time and effort to launch the 38+ league.
8/14/2006 -  Meeting Highlights:
  • Playoff Schedule Announced
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Next meeting on Wednesday October 11th,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  

8/1/2006  -  League meeting to discuss playoffs on Monday August 14th,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  


7/3/2006  -  The Maine Diamond Dogs lost in the finals 38+ division of the Downeast Wood Bat Classic 4th of July Tournament to the Middlesex Thunder 8-2.

Oil Can Boyd

6/30/2006 - Former Red Sox Dennis "Oil Can Boyd" will be playing for the Rhode Island Riptide in the 2006 Downeast Wood Bat Classic this weekend(July 1,2,3). 

2006 Downeast Wood Bat Classic
9th Annual 4th of July Tournament

- Tournament dates are July 1,2, and 3.

-Click here for more tournament info.

 

6/9/2006 -  Rain washes out Sunday schedule for second week in a row.

5/31/2006 -  The inaugural season of the 38+ division starts on Monday June 5th.

4/30/2006 -  The 2006 season opened with 5 games under sunny skies and temps in the 60's.

4/5/2006 -  There will be an organizational meeting of the new 38+ division of the Southern Maine Mens Baseball League on Thursday, April 13th at 7pm. All interested players are encouraged to attend. We will be discussing the league format , fees, and recruiting as well as other topics.

The meeting will be held at:
Aero H&V 
378 Presumpscot St. in Portland

If you are interested in playing, please plan to attend this meeting.  If you cannot attend the meeting, fill out the registration form and follow the instructions for submitting it to the league. If you cannot attend the meeting, it is suggested that you send in the registration form with your deposit as soon as possible as we will only be accepting the first 60 applications


3/31/2006 - 
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Next meeting on Wednesday April 26th,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  
  • Rest of fees due.

3/2/2006 -  Meeting Highlights:
  • Another New Team - Brewers
  • Meeting Minutes

    Next meeting on Wednesday March 29th,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.      
  • $1000 more due from each team.

2/17/2006 -  Meeting Highlights:
  • New Team - Tigers
  • Possible 38+ League
  • Meeting Minutes

    Next meeting on Wednesday March 1st,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.      
  • $500 deposit required for each team.

1/14/2006 -  League Officers elected for 2006.  
                Commissioner -- Jim Doran
                President/Secretary -- Mike Vogel
                Treasurer -- Christain Smith
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Next meeting on Thursday February 2nd,  2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  

1/03/2006 -  January's meeting to kick off the 2006 season will be held on Thursday January 12th, 2006 @ 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  

11/28/2005 – 

When Towns Had Teams   A book written by former SMMBL player Jim Baumer about the the pleasures of traveling back in time to a period in Maine’s past that was simpler and less harried. Beginning with chapter one’s treatment of semi-pro baseball, subsequent chapters segue into the town team era.  If your local bookstore doesn’t carry the book, ask them to order it from RiverVision Press.

11/4/2005 – 38+ Maine Diamond Dogs won their first playoff game 8-3 over the Orange County Sox.   The eventual Mountain Division champions Dream Foundation Padres and former Major League pitcher Mike Farmer eliminated the Diamond Dogs 5-0.  The Diamond Dogs finished 4th overall of the 23 teams in the Mountain Division.

11/3/2005 – 38+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat the Auburn Braves 6-3 behind a complete game performance by Jim Seymour.   The Chicago North Express won the second game of the day 14-5.  The Diamond Dogs finished 4-2 and grabbed a wildcard spot in the playoffs.

11/2/2005 – 38+ Maine Diamond Dogs scored a run in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Southern Cal Sun Devils 5-4.

11/1/2005 – 38+ Maine Diamond Dogs beat last years Mountain Division runners up, the San Antonio Missions 8-2.   The Diamond Dogs lost their second game of the day to the Prime Time Breakers 10-6 and former AAA pitcher Will Flynt.

10/31/2005 – 38+ Maine Diamond Dogs won their first game of pool play over the Long Island Tides 15-14 by scoring 7 runs in the last inning to pull out the victory.

10/28/2005 – Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs split their games today, beating the Southern California Mets 2-1 and losing 11-0 to the Massachusetts Cardinals 11-0.  They finished 2-2 and did not make the playoffs.

10/27/2005 – Father/Son Maine Diamond Dogs split their games today, defeating the Arkansas Diamonds 6-1 and losing 14-6 to the Sacramento Swingers.
10/21/2005 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs lost their first game today 7-3 to the Chicago Lookouts and beat the Dallas Bucks 8-6 to finish 2-3 in pool play and missed the playoffs on a tie breaker.
10/20/2005 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs split their games today, defeating the Long Island Cardinals 14-0 and losing to the Bombers 5-3.
10/19/2005 - 18+ Maine Diamond Dogs were defeated by the North County Aces 5-3 Wednesday night in their opening game of the MABL World Series.
10/11/2005 - Maine Diamond Dogs schedules for MSBL World Series in Phoenix, AZ.
                 18+ Schedule
                 Father/Son Schedule
                 38+ Schedule
9/18/2005  -   Yankees defeat Red Sox 5-0 in battle of division champions.
9/12/2005  -   Memo from national office for donations to the MSBL Fund Relief/Katrina.   
9/12/2005  -   First Diamond Dogs practice 6-7:30 Wednesday at Frozen Ropes.
9/12/2005  -   The Arizona teams are looking for individuals to form teams to scrimmage on Sundays.  Contact Clair Crandall (671-2875) if your interested.
9/11/2005  -   Red Sox capture American Division Championship by defeating the Athletics  3-1.  Yankees sweep Cardinals to win the National Divison Championship.

9/10/2005  -   Athletics defeat Red Sox 8-5 to force game #3 of American Finals. 
9/8/2005  -   Red Sox take game #1 of Americanl Finals 8-3.   Game #2 on Saturday 10AM @ Oaks..
9/7/2005  -   Yankees take game #1 of National Finals 9-2.   Game #2 on Sunday 2PM @ Oaks..

8/27/2005

MAINE DIAMOND DOGS 2005 WORLD SERIES MEETING 
 Wednesday September 7th, 6:00PM at @ 378 Presumpscot Street, Portland

 For anyone going or interesting in going to this years MSBL World Series in Phoenix, Arizona
Meeting agenda/info

8/28/2005  -   Playoff Results
NATIONAL DIVISION FINALS - Cardinals and Yankees

AMERICAN DIVISION FINALS - Red Sox and Athletics

8/25/2005  - 

-- MAINE DIAMOND DOGS GOLF SCRAMBLE -- 
 WHEN: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1:00pm SHOTGUN START
 WHERE: TODDY BROOK GOLF COURSE, NORTH YARMOUTH
   more info
8/17/2005  -   Playoff Schedule
7/4/2005  -   The Maine Diamond Dogs win the 38+ division of the Downeast Wood Bat Classic 4th of July Tournament by defeating the New England Mutts 15-10

The Diamond Dogs went 2-1 in round robin play, and then defeated the defending champions Middlesex Thunder 6-2 in the semi-finals.  Anthony Cimino was awarded the MVP of the tournament.

6/16/2005 - 2005 MSBL World Series in Phoenix, Arizona -- More info to follow soon.  

  • 28+ (National, Continental) Oct. 16 - Oct. 21, 2005

  • 18+ (Open) Oct. 18 - Oct. 23, 2005

  • MABL (National, American, Federal, Central) Oct. 19 - Oct. 23, 2005

  • MABL (Federal, Central)Oct. 19 - Oct. 23, 2005

  • 28+ (Wood Bat - NEW Division) Oct. 20-23, 2005

  • 38+ (National) October 24 - October 29, 2005

  • 28+ (Federal, Central) Oct. 24 - Oct. 29, 2005

  • 38+/48+ (Wood Bat) Oct. 24 - Oct. 29, 2005

  • 65+ (Wood Bat) Oct. 25 - Oct. 30, 2005

  • Father/Son October 27 - October 30, 2005

  • 38+ (Continental, Federal, Mountain, Central, Cactus) October 31 - November 5, 2005

  • 45+/55+ (National Division) October 31 - November 5, 2005

  • 48+/58+ October 31 - November 5, 2005

6/6/2005 - 

2005 Downeast Wood Bat Classic
8th Annual 4th of July Tournament

- The SMMBL will try to enter at least one team in each division as the Maine Diamond Dogs.
 - Clair Crandall will be running the 38+team.
- If anyone is interested in organizing the 28+ team, contact Clair.
- Cost is $50 per player - includes t-shirt.  
- Players interested in playing 28+ click here.
- Players interested in playing 38+ click here.

Click here for more tournament info.

5/31/2005 - 
    

The Major League Experience Adult Baseball Fantasy Camps

For a limited time only, the Major League Experience will offer to any MSBL or MABL Member a $1000 discount on our inaugural event this November.
more info

5/16/2005 -  The SMMBL seasoned opened up under cloudy skies, but all the games were completed before the rains came.  Pitching dominated the day with shutouts thrown by the Yankees, Royals, Cardinals, and Athletics.

4/28/2005 -  Each team should enter their 8 home games into scorebook.  Player waiver forms also need to be turned in before the first game.

3/31/2005 -  Minutes from the March 17th meeting.  April's meeting will be held on Thursday April 28th, 2005, 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  If your team can not be represented, please contact the commissioner or president .   Highlights: 12th team added - Braves, League split into two divisions. 

3/1/2005 -  Minutes from the February 17th meeting.  March's meeting will be held on Thursday March 17th, 2005, 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  If your team can not be represented, please contact the commissioner or president .

2/22/2005  -

Clair Crandall and Michael Sawyer of the Cardinals recently participated in the 11th Annual Caribbean Winter Baseball Championships in Puerto Rico from February 17th-20th.  They teamed up with from a group from Arkansas and won the championship.  The team finished undefeated in the tournament.   Other photos.

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1/28/2005 -  February's meeting will be held on Thursday February 17th, 2005, 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.  There will be a $500 deposit required for each team for the 2005 season.  If  there are any issues anyone wants added to the agenda, please forward them to the commissioner.  If your team can not be represented, please contact the commissioner or president .

1/24/2005 -  January's  meeting will be held on Thursday January 27th, 2005, 7 PM at Aero Heating & Ventilating at  378 Presumpscot St.(New Meeting Place).  If  there are any issues anyone wants added to the agenda, please forward them to the commissioner.  If your team can not be represented, please contact the commissioner or president .

1/10/2005 

  

Frank Demaria of the 40+ New Hampshire MSBL is looking for a few players to round out his roster for the 2005 Las Vegas Kick-Off Classic on March 12-14.
Click here for more info.

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