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As the calendar turns from March to April, the Yawkey League is looking forward to the 2019 season. The league is looking to build on a 2018 seasons which was one of the most competitive in recent memory. Three teams finished within a point of first place, while three teams went down to the wire for the final playoff spot. A new playoff format saw competitive series, that culminated in a game 7 that took extra innings to decide.

All ten teams from last season will be returning for 2019. As the teams begin to prepare for the start of the regular season, most are still looking for players to fill out their rosters. Anyone interested in joining the league, should fill out a player registration form that will be sent to all the teams.

YBL Player Registration Form

Prospective players are also welcome to contact the franchises that interest them.

Joseph Laurina, a coach with the Stoneham Sabers, was featured in an article for Tufts Medical Center. To read this great story please follow this link to Joe’s Story

Operation Homefront is raffling two Bruins tickets with proceeds going to support Operation Homefront in their efforts to support local military families.

Raffle Tickets are $10 per ticket. $25 for 3 tickets.
Seats are together in Balcony 324, Row 1.
Drawing will be on Saturday December 15.

For more information or to purchase tickets online here.

The Revere Journal recently ran an article about the YBL Awards Barbeque spotlighting those Revere natives who won awards. Read the complete article here.

MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Tuesday, September 18
Heritage Hall, 114 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186 (map)
Board Meets at 6:30PM
General Membership Meets at 7:30PM

The meeting is open to players, coaches and franchise holders. This is your chance to speak up and give input into how our great league is administrated. We will meet monthly from September thru May.

Agenda for the September Meeting

• League Awards BBQ
• Scheduling Proposal
• Team Membership and Player Recruiting
• Open Forum

AWARDS BBQ AND RAFFLE
Saturday, September 22, 3PM to 6PM
Heritage Hall, 114 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186 (map)

In addition to presenting the League Awards, the league raffle will be drawn at this time. Admission to the BBQ is free. A cash bar will be available.
For more information on the event, or to purchase raffle tickets, pleas visit the 2018 Yawkey League Awards Cookout event page.

The 2018 YBL League Awards and Awards cookout have been announced.

Matt Costanza of the McKay Club wins the MVP award. Billy Sullivan of the Charlestown Townies captures both the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards.

The awards will be presented at a cookout scheduled for Saturday September 22 from 3pm to 6:30pm. The cookout will take place at the Heritage Hall in Milton (map). The event is free, however we do encourage that you register for planning purposes.

For registration and sponsorship information visit the 2018 Yawkey League Awards Cookout event page.

League Awards

Most Valuable Player – Matt Costanza, Mckay Club Beacons

Pitcher of the Year – Billy Sullivan, Charlestown Townies

Rookie of the Year – Billy Sullivan, Charlestown Townies

Postseason Most Valuable Player – Mike Smith, Brighton Braves

Fireman of the Year – Will Slayne, Brighton Black Sox

Comeback Player of the Year – Zack Moore, McKay Club Beacons

Manager of the Year – John Moore, McKay Club Beacons

Executive of the Year – Devin Santilli, Charlestown Townies

Franchise of the Year – Brighton Braves

Gentleman of the Year – Paul McCaffery, Boston Parks Department

Joan Tarpey-Skinner Service in Excellence Award – Brian Rizzo, Savin Hill Dodgers

Presidents Award – Barbara Costanza

Tom and Jean Yawkey Appreciation Award – Chris Santosuosso, Revere Rockies

Umpire of the Year – Mike Hinojosa, Massachusetts Baseball Umpires Association

Rookie, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards

All Rookie Team
Gold Glove Awards
Silver Slugger Awards

Voting Results

League Awards
Gold Glove Awards
Silver Slugger Awards