YBL'ers Go Pro, Get Signed:

Medford Maddog Alum Matt Conney takes part in his first spring with the Red Sox.
Former Medford Maddogs Catcher Matt Cooney this spring is taking part in his first spring training with the Boston Red Sox organization.  Matt, pictured above with the Maddog coaching staff after visiting him this spring in Fort Myers, is the first Maddog to sign a professional contract inking a deal with the Boston Red Sox in July of 2007.  He was a member of the Gulf Coast Red Sox playing out   Fort Myers for the rest of the 07 season. Matt made his debut at Fenway Park, representing the Maddogs at the 2004 YBL All Star Game.

Former YBL Pitcher of the Year Sean Gildea signs a Professional Contract
Sean Gildea becomes the second Medford Maddog player to sign a Professional Contract with the River City Rascals of the Frontier League.  During Gildea's 4 seasons with the Maddogs he had more wins (31) and more strike outs (354) than any other pitcher in the League.  In 2006 Gildea won the Cy Young Award, as the League's best pitcher and was named to 3 All Star Teams, 2005-2007.  In 2006 Sean threw the only No-Hitter in Maddog's history in 2006.  

Support Dan Moynagh as he runs the Boston Marathon to raise money for ALF:
Dan Moynagh a member of the Brighton Black Sox will be running the Boston Marathon this April.  He will be running as part of a team to raise money for American Liver Foundation as part of their Run for Research tem.   Dan is currently a junior studying Architectural Engineering at Penn State.  While it is his first marathon he is excited and looking forward to the challenge.

If you would like to help support Dan and the American Liver Foundation, donations can be made on-line at http://www.active.com/donate/liverteam08/alfdMoynag.  We wish Dan the best of luck with his run and look forward to getting him back on the field this season.

The Passing of the Father of the Thomas A. Yawkey Baseball League of Boston:
Commissioner Dan Tarpey entered into rest this morning at 1:30AM. Dan was surrounded by his entire family at his son Dan's Residence in Cohasset, MA. He is at peace now and his suffering is over. Our good friend did so much to nurture us as sportsman in the Yawkey League over the years. He loved all of you and your players.

Wake is @ Al Thomas in Milton Monday 3PM to 8PM
Funeral Mass is @ St Elizabeth Church in Milton 10AM

The 2007 YBL Awards are in:
It is with great pleasure that I announce the men who will be recognized for excellence on the field in the Thomas A. Yawkey Baseball League. Formal awards will be presented at our Hall of Fame Awards Banquet in June.

We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them warm congratulations.

Sincerely,
Dave McKay
League President

Click awards to see this years recipients.

2008 Yawkey League Board of Directors:

The following gentleman have been elected by membership to serve a one year term as Directors of the Yawkey League:
League President - Dave McKay
VP/Membership Officer - Joe O'Hara
Treasurer - Jim Drury
Secretary - Dave Treska
Eligibility Chairman - Dave Hanley
Grants Manager - Kevin George
Ex Officio - Communications Officer - Bart Lawyer

Championship Series Final 2:

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Somerville continues to prove they are the team to beat, heading into another championship series. The Brewers are looking to show everyone they are the team to shut them down. An exciting season ends in just 7 more games. Will the Brewers dethroan Somerville, or will Somerville capture another title and keep the bragging rights? It all starts this week as Somerville hosts Brighton at Trum Field.

Semi-Finals strart Tuesday:

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It took 4 games for #1 seed Somerville to end the season against those scrappy players from #8 West Roxbury. A tough game 3 performance on Staurday by West Roxbury, earned them a chance to pull the series even in game 4. Somerville didn't let that happen as they look on for another Championship push.

For the second straight year, the #7 seed has beaten the #2 seed. South Boston came from behind in both of the first 2 games, being down 4-0, against Revere and end up handily sweaping the series. A total of 32 runs were scored by South Boston.

The #6 East Boston Bluefish also swept their series against Al Thomas to dethroan the #3 seed. The Bluefish seem to have much to prove as they head into the series against a tough Brighton Brewers team. Their push to make the playoffs was a notable 10 game winning streak.

The #5 Brighton Brewers proved they can hit and score run, as they stopped #4 Medford from making a run at another Championship series showing. There will be no rematch for Medford. The Brewers now become a favorite to take on Somerville.

The table has been set; Post Season Baseball is here:

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After one of the best playoff races in YBL history, the final 5 spots were not determined until the last day of the regular season. In fact, the #8 seed was determined by a one game playoff. West Roxbury grabbed the final spot by beating the McKay Club to advance to the championship tournament. Teams were flip flopping the final 2 weeks on a daily basis.

With the table now set, the playoffs begin Wednesday night, August 8th. The ultimate goal is to win the Championship. Let the matchups, the fun, the excitement...begin:
#1 Somerville Alibrandis vs #8 West Roxbury Devils
#2 Revere Rockies vs #7 South Boston Saints
#3 Al Thomas A's vs #6 East Boston Bluefish
#4 Medford Maddogs vs #5 Brighton Brewers

You can read updates daily by visiting the "Boston Baseball Heads Show " online.

Field Safety Announcement:
Call the Boston Police 911 immediately if there is a serious public safety concern at a park. Remember, your cell phone goes to the State Police when calling 911. You will have to ask to be transferred to the BPD.