Advance ticket purchases to attend the 2011 Chesapeake MSBL Awards Bull Roast can be obtained by sending a check in the amount of $35 per ticket ordered made out to "Chesapeake MSBL" to:

Duane Cordrey
Chesapeake MSBL
2516 Kings Forest Trail
Mount Airy, MD 21771-5897

The last day to order advance tickets is February 15, 2012. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first to pay basis.

With the Braves victory over the Mason-Dixon Boys on May 10th, Jeff Wolf and Jeff Pate achieved their 200th win as the Braves Team Managers going into thier 10th year of managing the team. Congrats!

Thanks to all the terrific volunteers who assisted in the installation of the windscreen at Joe Cannon Stadium. Special thanks go out to Dave Burdin (Cardinals), Ed and Calvin Hull (M-D Boys), Dave Caradine and Chris Hutt (A's), Gerry Shay (White Sox), Mike Gordon (Tigers), Umpires from the All American Umpire Association, Brad Smith (AA County Rec & Parks) as well as help from a couple players from the Downtown Tigers and Baltimore Baseball Club who stopped by to help out.

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Pro Bats. Pro Bats manufactures high quality maple baseball bats. They offer many different models, color schemes, and personalization.

Pro Bats is extending an 18% discount for on-line orders. More information on the parnership with Pro Bats can be found by viewing the Sponsors link.

Congratulations to Patrick Conley of the Linthicum Expos. Pat was inducted into the DC MABL/MSBL Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Pat has managed the Silver Spring Dodgers in the 18+ Division of the DC MABL since 2003 and has led his team to four League Championships in the past 5 years. The 2009 Silver Spring Dodgers has also been recognized by the Washington DC Home Plate Club as the Del Norwood Adult Baseball Team of the Year. Congratulations Pat!

The Chesapeake MSBL has a Facebook Fan Page! Please show your support and encourage your family, friends and co-workers to become a fan of the Chesapeake MSBL!

The Chesapeake MSBL has been recognized by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

Having the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status provides opportunities for teams affiliated with the Chesapeake Men's Senior Baseball League as well as the Chesapeake Men's Senior Baseball League itself to pursue fund raising and sponsorships to reduce overall costs to play the game of baseball.

For more information and guidance for pursuing sponsorships or team fund-raising activities, please contact the Chesapeake MSBL President, Duane Cordrey at ChesPres@comcast.net.

The Chesapeake MSBL family is saddened by news that one of our long-time members and players, Paul Ezersky of the Chesapeake Phillies, succumbed to his illness on December 25, 2009. There will be no wake or funeral. Donations may be given in his memory to St. Judes, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the National Bone Marrow Donor Program. Please keep Paul's family, especially his loving wife, Nanette, in your thoughts and prayers. Paul was selected to receive the 2009 35+ Chesapeake MSBL Service Award which was presented to Nanette at our 2010 Annual Awards Banquet.

Congratulations to the Chesapeake Mariners, Managed by Lee Nelson, for advancing to the Championship Game of the Charlottesville Labor Day Tournament.

Randall (Randy) Fisher, a Business Law and Estate Planning Attorney, with his office located at 170 Jennifer Rd, Suite 205, Annapolis, MD 21401 has agreed to become an official sponsor of the Chesapeake MSBL. He may be contacted at rfisher@fisherbusiness law to assist you and your family with many wealth and estate planning services.

Please visite Randy Fisher's website at www.fisherbusinesslaw.com for more information about the legal services his firm can provide.

The Chesapeake MSBL greatly appreciates his generous support in assisting our league to incorporate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The MedStar SportsHealth Organization has become an official sponsor of the Chesapeake MSBL.

MedStar SportsHealth is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery for the athlete and active individual. With eight MedStar hospitals, 41 outpatient rehabilitation facilities and a network of sports medicine specialists and support staff, they have the expertise to offer a complete range of services for active people in the Baltimore/Washington region.

Any member of the Chesapeake MSBL who might require medical services for himself and/or family member, please call Dr. Lew Lyon (cell) 410-688-7230 or John Bielawski (cell) 443-618-6961 and identify your relationship with the Chesapeake MSBL. John and/or Dr. Lyon will triage the need and:

1) Determine whether the condition requires an immediate Emergency Room referral, or 2) Identify the appropriate physician to treat the injury and/or condition.

The injury (if baseball related) may be referred to a physician further away from a patient's home. However, the referred physician will be a specialist in the particular injury area (e.g. hand, shoulder, knee, etc), so as to be the best suited to treat the injury and get you and/or your family member back "back in the game" as soon as possible.

The Chesapeake MSBL thanks MedStar SportsHealth for their generous contribution to our league and for providing the best available sports medicine services to those of us who require medical atttention.

Congratulations to the Mariners of the 38+ Division for reaching 250 wins under the same team management with a 9 - 0 win on Wednesday, July 24, 2008. This milestone accomplishment spans 14 years and is a positive reflection of the tremendous commaraderie and lifetime friendships that this team has developed on and off the baseball field!