news and notes from around the league
6.8.20
2020 Season Update
This is certainly an interesting time in the world. With restrictions lifting, we are going to attempt to play ball this year. Baseball may not be the most important priority or it may be a welcomed distraction for you. Either way, we hope to see you all soon. We will confirm the schedule shortly, but plan on games starting 7/12.
2.12.20
2020 League Format
In a continued effort to expand our league, we are taking our first major step to get both older and younger. Starting in 2020, we will be offering both 25+ and 40+ divisions. The hope is to attract more local players and to continue to grow this great sport in Delaware.
It is still uncertain as to how many teams we will have in each division. At this point, being that it is still early in the developmental phase of the expansion, we do not anticipate having enough teams to fully populate two independent divisions. To make up for that, there will be crossover games between the division, but for which we will have modified rules to keep the games fair.
We are excited to grow our league and further develop the Delaware MSBL as the regions top destination for adult baseball.
9.10.19
Brewers Claim 2019 Title
Congratulations to the NKS / Bud Light Brewers for winning the 2019 DE Adult Baseball 30+ League Championship. For a third consecutive year, they downed the Diablos in the final.
The playoffs capped off another great season. We hope that everyone enjoyed their time on the diamond this summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.
4.20.19
2019 League Format
The teams are set and we are ready to play ball! The 2019 season will begin next Sunday, April 28th. The full schedule will be released shortly.
Our league will have 9 teams this year and the structure will resemble years' past. All teams will be in one division and play a balanced schedule. Each team will play every other team two times, one as the Home team and one as the Visitor team. In order to get all of the games in, there will be several double header weeks.
Playoffs will revert back to a previous format. The top 6 teams will make the playoffs. There will be one round of single elimination games followed by best-of-three semi final and championship series.
We are happy to have three new teams joining the league this year, along with one team who had a slight makeover.
Raiders - With some help from the Gildea family, the team formerly known as the Athletics will be the Raiders this year. The Raiders used to be a staple in the old DE MSBL, and it is great to have them back. They will be coached by Bobby Gildea and Kyle Ammon.
Blue Demons - The Blue Demons will be a mix of old and new faces to the DE Adult Baseball League. Head Coach Ryan Hunter has built his team with a mix of current DE Adult Baseball League talent, as well as through the free agent draft.
Expos - The Expos are new to the DE Adult Baseball League, but have played locally in the Judy Johnson league for several years. The Expos are an up and coming team who, most noticeably, won their division in the 2018 Mid Atlantic Bash. They are managed by Josh Jackson.
Coras - We are extremely happy to bring on the Coras for the 2019 season. They have players from PA and DE and will be bringing an exciting brand of baseball to the DE Adult Baseball League. They are managed by German Morales.
4.3.19
DE Adult Baseball Free Agent Workout #1
We are going to have our first Free Agent workout on Sunday, April 7 at 9am at Delcastle Park (2920 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).
We strongly encourage all free agents to attend, if you want to play in the upcoming spring season. Coaches, if you would like to fill out your rosters, please plan on attending or sending someone in your absence.
Free Agents, bring your wood bat, helmet, glove, and catchers, bring your gear.
Please keep in mind that we are still trying to have two divisions this year, 30+ and 40+, and we are looking for players to fill out rosters, namely in the 40+ division. The 30+ division will allow 25 year olds to play this year. And the 40+ will allow 38 year olds to play.
2020 Season Update
This is certainly an interesting time in the world. With restrictions lifting, we are going to attempt to play ball this year. Baseball may not be the most important priority or it may be a welcomed distraction for you. Either way, we hope to see you all soon. We will confirm the schedule shortly, but plan on games starting 7/12.
2.12.20
2020 League Format
In a continued effort to expand our league, we are taking our first major step to get both older and younger. Starting in 2020, we will be offering both 25+ and 40+ divisions. The hope is to attract more local players and to continue to grow this great sport in Delaware.
It is still uncertain as to how many teams we will have in each division. At this point, being that it is still early in the developmental phase of the expansion, we do not anticipate having enough teams to fully populate two independent divisions. To make up for that, there will be crossover games between the division, but for which we will have modified rules to keep the games fair.
We are excited to grow our league and further develop the Delaware MSBL as the regions top destination for adult baseball.
9.10.19
Brewers Claim 2019 Title
Congratulations to the NKS / Bud Light Brewers for winning the 2019 DE Adult Baseball 30+ League Championship. For a third consecutive year, they downed the Diablos in the final.
The playoffs capped off another great season. We hope that everyone enjoyed their time on the diamond this summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.
4.20.19
2019 League Format
The teams are set and we are ready to play ball! The 2019 season will begin next Sunday, April 28th. The full schedule will be released shortly.
Our league will have 9 teams this year and the structure will resemble years' past. All teams will be in one division and play a balanced schedule. Each team will play every other team two times, one as the Home team and one as the Visitor team. In order to get all of the games in, there will be several double header weeks.
Playoffs will revert back to a previous format. The top 6 teams will make the playoffs. There will be one round of single elimination games followed by best-of-three semi final and championship series.
We are happy to have three new teams joining the league this year, along with one team who had a slight makeover.
Raiders - With some help from the Gildea family, the team formerly known as the Athletics will be the Raiders this year. The Raiders used to be a staple in the old DE MSBL, and it is great to have them back. They will be coached by Bobby Gildea and Kyle Ammon.
Blue Demons - The Blue Demons will be a mix of old and new faces to the DE Adult Baseball League. Head Coach Ryan Hunter has built his team with a mix of current DE Adult Baseball League talent, as well as through the free agent draft.
Expos - The Expos are new to the DE Adult Baseball League, but have played locally in the Judy Johnson league for several years. The Expos are an up and coming team who, most noticeably, won their division in the 2018 Mid Atlantic Bash. They are managed by Josh Jackson.
Coras - We are extremely happy to bring on the Coras for the 2019 season. They have players from PA and DE and will be bringing an exciting brand of baseball to the DE Adult Baseball League. They are managed by German Morales.
4.3.19
DE Adult Baseball Free Agent Workout #1
We are going to have our first Free Agent workout on Sunday, April 7 at 9am at Delcastle Park (2920 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).
We strongly encourage all free agents to attend, if you want to play in the upcoming spring season. Coaches, if you would like to fill out your rosters, please plan on attending or sending someone in your absence.
Free Agents, bring your wood bat, helmet, glove, and catchers, bring your gear.
Please keep in mind that we are still trying to have two divisions this year, 30+ and 40+, and we are looking for players to fill out rosters, namely in the 40+ division. The 30+ division will allow 25 year olds to play this year. And the 40+ will allow 38 year olds to play.