2024 Ben McDonald Award contenders

The field of candidates for the Ben McDonald Award, which goes to the DMBL's best pitcher, might mark a shift in in 2024, away from power pitchers and innings eaters to a more SABRmetric model.

2024 Pat Listach Award contenders

Rookies are a funny bunch. Some are drafted in the 1st round and make an immediate impact. Others are drafted as prospects and may spend years on rosters before they even make an impact - if they ever do.

2024 Kevin Mitchell Award contenders

As the saying goes, "Chicks dig the long ball," though there can be more to it than that when it comes to the Kevin Mitchell Award.

Fearsome bullpen leads Trojans to 1st DMBL title

In their playoff debut, the Empire City Trojans ran the gauntlet through a full complement of games in three rounds of playoff, culminating in a 3-1 comeback in the finals to secure their first-ever DMBL title.

Kershaw sets all-time strikeout record

In what could be the final regular season start of his career, Clayton Kershaw became the DMBL's all-time leader in strikeouts on Monday night.

Wells throws Newark's 2nd no-hitter

After two near misses for no-hitters the past two Sundays, Tyler Wells finished the job and threw the second no-hitter in Newark Sugar Bears' history but the first for the franchise in almost a quarter century.

Senga settles for 1-hit shoutout

A week after Gerrit Cole lost a no-hitter in the 9th, Allentown's Kodai Senga did the same but managed to complete the 1-hit shutout.

Livingston loses no-hitter in 9th

Gerrit Cole pitched 8 hitless innings but couldn't finish the job and neither could the Livingston bullpen, giving up a single in the 9th to spoil a potential no-hitter.

Verlander finally notches 200th win

It took the first half of the DMBL season but Justin Verlander finally gained entry into the vaunted 200-win club.

Trout joins 400 HR club

Mike Trout became the latest member of the 400 HR club not long since its latest member, Giancarlo Stanton.

Verlander the 4th to 3,000 strikeouts

Justin Verlander became the 4th DMBL pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts, 

Stanton crushes HR No. 400

Giancarlo Stanton's first home run of the season - and his first as member of the Merrill Creek Mudskippers - was the 400th of his DMBL career.

Ohtani, 2 relievers combine on no-hitter

Shohei Ohtani struck out 13 and homered before leaving with an injury and two relievers finished off a combined no-hitter for Poovey Farms in a 4-0 win on Thursday night at home over Empire City.

2023 Ben McDonald Award winner: Justin Verlander

In the long and storied history of the franchise, Marietta had never had a player win the Kevin Mitchell Award or Ben McDonald Award, despite three titles on its shelves. In its 28th and final season in the DMBL, that changes.

2023 Kevin Mitchell Award winner: Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge and Mike Trout shared the 2023 home run crown but it was Judge who outdistanced a crowded field to secure the Kevin Mitchell Award all to himself.

2023 Pat Listach Award winner: Spencer Strider

Almost a dozen rookies garnered support but in the end it was a runaway for the 2023 Pat Listach Award, honoring the DMBL's top rookie.

Philly wins 2024 draft lottery

The last time Philadelphia selected No. 1 overall -- in the pre-draft lottery days of 2002 -- they struck gold with a generational talent in Albert Pujols.

2023 Eck Award winner: Daniel Bard

A tie for the league lead in saves came down to a difference of opportunities and losses for the 2023 Dennis Eckerlsey Award.