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The DCMSBL Digest aims to provide players and managers with important news and information about our league, MSBL National, and Technology 4 Causes.
We also encourage our league members to submit pictures and stories from your games throughout the season to share in each addition of the DCMSBL Digest.
If you have any information to provide for the newsletter, please complete the form by clicking the button!
DCMSBL News
Field Maintenance
As a general reminder, teams are required to follow the field maintenance rules specified at each field. When playing at Fairfax County HS fields, you should rake AND fill all holes created on the mount and around home plate. Field maintenance for Loudoun County and Montgomery County regional park fields are the sole responsibility of those agencies, meaning, our teams are NOT allowed to do anything to those fields.
In addition, BOTH teams need to assist with field prep and close down. Also, when you leave your game, please make sure to pick up all trash and take home all of your belongings.
To view field maintenance rules, click the button which will take you the "locations" page of the DCMSBL website.
Over 70 Inaugural Season/Game
Thank you to all who helped make the 70s inaugural season a great one! The hope is to recruit 30+ players for next year so that we can add two more teams.
Picture: National's Paul Smyth gets his bat on one from Spirit’s Bob Shelton, the winning pitcher. Joe Conron catching with Tony Fiorino umping. Spirit over the Nationals 9-4 in their second 70+ game Tuesday morning June 11, 2024.
LeagueApps Notification Reminder
We have had a few managers ask us this year about notifying their teams of rainouts and game location changes. As a reminder, when a change is made in LeagueApps, your entire team will get an email announcing the change.
50s/60s Fill in Catcher
In June, we held a vote for the 50+ and 60+ divisions on whether or not they would be allowed to borrow a catcher one time, for a regular season game. The vote passed for both age groups and is now reflected on the league website.
Take a Step Back in Time!
Click the button to take a look at one of the original DCMSBL newsletters, The Hardball Times, from August of 1991!
Playoffs Underway
As a reminder, playoffs are underway! Click the button below to check out the playoff central landing page for playoff formats, or find the published schedules and scores on the homepage of the DCMSBL website.
MSBL News
Players of the Week
FROM MSBL NATIONAL:
Greetings from MSBL! We want to take a moment to re-introduce you to a successful feature we have provided throughout the years called the ‘MSBL Players of the Week.’ This concept will recognize any pitchers or position players from the previous week who achieved an outstanding league or tournament game. We will share their achievement on the national website as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages and as part of our monthly newsletters.
If you have a player on your team, or in your league, who had an outstanding game, either at the plate or on the mound, please send the information to Steve LaMontia at msbllamontia@aol.com. Please include their name, which league, which team and age division, and a brief description of their heroic day in as much detail as you wish to provide, including any startling defensive efforts.
If you happened to grab a picture of them after their special day, please send it along! Steve will also be happy to contact the player directly for any comments or pictures so please include their email address, if possible.
We look forward to hearing all about any special efforts in your league. We will notify you if your player is recognized and you can also notify them. In addition, Steve will send you a link to the story to post on your league or team websites and social media platforms. There is no limit to the number of players we recognize.
We at MSBL are very excited about recognizing the players from around the country this year. Good luck in 2024!
T4C/B4C News
Upcoming Events
Baseball 4 Causes, a branch of T4C, has their inaugural golf tournament coming up on August 19th in Bel Air, MD. The event is called "Tee Up 4 Impact". See below to learn more.
Tee Up 4 Impact
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and register your team today! Whether you're a group of seasoned golfers or just looking for a fun day out, all skill levels are welcome.
Links
DCMSBL Website
The DCMSBL website provides access to your player dashboard, field information, and so much more!
DCMSBL Communicator
Click the button below to complete the form for an issue that needs immediate attention. This may include no umpires showing up at the game, or issues with or accessing the field. Note, if you are having issues with the field, you should also contact the emergency line for that county.
DCMSBL Facebook Page
Please note: The T4C team will have to approve your request to "like" the page. Those who will be accepted include active players and those personally invited by current members of the page. If your request gets denied and you believe we made a mistake, please send an email to dcmsbl@dicorp.com.
Technology 4 Causes Landing Page
At Technology 4 Causes (T4C), we are committed to empowering and amplifying local charitable programs for the betterment of the community. Through our expertise in technology, networking, and collaboration, we strive to enhance the productivity and impact of the organizations we support. Our primary goal is to increase charitable activity and education within communities by providing technology and associated services to tax-exempt organizations. By harnessing the multiplying powers of technology, we enable these organizations to expand their reach and impact, and make a positive difference in the lives of those they serve.
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Baseball 4 Causes, or B4C, is the philanthropic branch of Technology 4 Causes, a non-profit organization focused on using technology and support services to make a positive impact. B4C aims to create a positive influence within the baseball community and the local community at large through various initiatives by staging events, providing a community platform, and helping other organizations run charitable events.