Stars of spring training

Spring training is but 28 games and teams may not even play their best players. But let's have a look anyway at some of the players who lit up the scoreboard in these exhibitions.

Snell notches 2nd no-hitter, Hillsborough's 4th

Blake Snell become the second pitcher in DMBL history to throw two no-hitters while extending Hillsborough's franchise record 4th no-hitter.

Micro Conference: Designated hitter

If you're a designated hitter in the Micro Conference not named Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., and you're being honest with yourself, you're probably aiming to be a reserve.

Micro Conference: First Base

First base is typically where you'll find some of the biggest boppers in the league. And in the Micro Conference this year, that's fairly true.

2020 Kevin Mitchell Award winner: Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich secured a triple crown of sorts in 2020, leading the league in batting, on-base percentage and slugging, along with a number of other categories. The offensive explosion in his seventh DMBL season was enough to win the 2020 Kevin Mitchell Award as the league's top batter, comfortably outdistancing teammate Cody Bellinger.

2020 Pat Listach Award winner: Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso slugged 60 home runs and drove in a league-high 139 RBI on his way to the Pat Listach Award, honoring the DMBL's top rookie. It's a league-record fourth Listach Award for the Hillsborough franchise.

2020 Kevin Mitchell Award candidates

Is a big hitting CF or SS more valuable than a power-hitting 1B? Does a DH who doesn't usually even play the field warrant as much consideration? It's an age-old question, as is just what "valuable" means. And in a season with home runs flying out of ballparks -- does it matter?

2020 Listach Award contenders - batters

The thing about the Pat Listach Award, recognizing the DMBL's top rookie each year, is that there are only three slots on the ballot. In 2020, voters are going to have a helluva time deciding because they'll have to leave some outrageously good rookies off of their ballots.

Hit Men obliterate HR record

In a season full of dingers and dongs at every turn, Hillsborough set a new record for home runs by a team.

Hillsborough chasing HR record

Hillsborough has been leading the league in home runs all season and with less than 30 games remaining, the Hit Men are within striking distance of breaking the record for team home runs in a season.