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July 26, 2011
Playoff Primer No. 3
As the VBL completes its final week of the regular season, the playoff field is 50 percent complete.
July 26, 2011
Tuesday Night Wrap
Every game means something as the Valley Baseball League heads into its final days of the regular season.
July 25, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
Six different teams are represented in the penultimate Player of the Week selections announced Monday morning by the Valley Baseball League.
July 25, 2011
Monday Wrap
Rain washes out South Division action as the VBL enters the final week of the regular season.
July 24, 2011
Sunday Review
Nearly every game has playoff implications as the Valley League wraps up the final weekend of the regular season.
July 23, 2011
Saturday Night Review
Rockbridge continues its winning ways as the Valley Baseball League plays the final Saturday of its regular season.
July 22, 2011
Friday Night Lights
New Market moves to within one game of clinching a playoff berth and Front Royal snaps a losing streak as a full slate of divisional games are on tap Friday night.
July 21, 2011
Playoff Primer No. 2
As the VBL heads into its final weekend of the regular season, the playoff picture is becoming a little clearer.
July 21, 2011
Thursday Makeups
Visiting Covington completed its two-day, three-game swing through the northern Shenandoah Valley with a 6-5 win at Front Royal Thursday afternoon.
July 20, 2011
Two Ranked
The Valley Baseball League has two teams ranked among the nation's elite in collegiate summer baseball rankings released Wednesday by Perfect Game.
July 20, 2011
Steamy Wednesday
Winchester and Harrisonburg both clinch their respective divisions with a combined three victories Wednesday night in the Valley.
July 19, 2011
Tuesday Review
Woodstock defeats Winchester to prevent the Royals from joining Harrisonburg in the 2011 Valley Baseball League playoff field.
July 18, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
Divisional leaders are well-represented as the Valley League Players of the Week for the week of July 11-17 is announced.
July 18, 2011
Monday Makeups
Haymarket prevents Winchester from clinching a playoff berth by rallying for a North Division win over Front Royal and Staunton rallies for a big win at Rockbridge.
July 17, 2011
Sunday Night Wrap
Covington and Rockbridge play a doubleheader to highlight a seven-game Sunday slate in the Valley League.
July 16, 2011
Playoff Primer
As the Valley League heads into its final full week of the 2011 season, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape.
July 16, 2011
Saturday Night Review
A full slate of divisional contests is played as the Valley League prepares for the stretch run.
July 15, 2011
Friday Night Lights
The playoff race begins to heat up as seven games were played Friday evening in the Valley.
July 14, 2011
Thursday Wrap
Another perfect night for baseball in the Valley as all 12 teams were in action.
July 13, 2011
Four Teams Ranked Again
Four Valley Baseball League teams remain among the nation's elite in summer baseball rankings released Wednesday by Perfect Game.
July 13, 2011
Wednesday Review
Rain claimed two of the six games scheduled for the first Wednesday post-All-Star break in the Valley League.
July 12, 2011
Late Game Heroics
New Market and Luray both won in their final at-bats of their respective contests Tuesday night as the Valley League returns to action.
July 11, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
New Market sweeps the Central Division awards in Player of the Week selections announced Monday by the Valley Baseball League.
July 11, 2011
Ripken League Tops Valley
The Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League won its second straight Mid-Atlantic Classic with a 5-3 victory over the Valley Baseball League Monday night at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
July 10, 2011
North Downs South
Thanks to a three-run fifth, the North defeated the South 6-4 in the 2011 Valley Baseball League All-Star game hosted by the Haymarket Senators Sunday evening.
July 10, 2011
Home Run Derby
The Valley League has announced that 11 players will compete for the home run derby title this evening in Haymarket prior to the start of the 2011 All-Star contest.
July 9, 2011
Saturday Night Fever
A pair of shutouts highlight the Saturday action as the VBL prepares for its All-Star break.
July 8, 2011
Mid-Atlantic Roster Released
The Valley Baseball League has announced its roster for the second-ever Mid-Atlantic Classic All-Star game to be played Monday evening in Harrisonburg.
July 8, 2011
Rain Wins Battle
Rain wipes out five of six games scheduled, sparing only Harrisonburg at Winchester, in Friday Valley League action.
July 7, 2011
Thursday Wrap
A full slate of games is on tap as the league prepares to head into the final two nights before the All-Star game.
July 6, 2011
All-Star Information
The Valley League is set for a pair of All-Star games next week.
July 6, 2011
Four Valley Teams Ranked
Harrisonburg improves by another spot as a host of Valley League teams enter top 25 consideration in rankings announced Wednesday afternoon by Perfect Game.
July 6, 2011
Wednesday Review
Another full night of action on a great night for baseball in the Valley League.
July 5, 2011
Tuesday Makeup
Luray earns its tenth win of the Valley League season with a 15-8 victory over visiting Waynesboro in the only game Tuesday evening.
July 4, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
Five teams are represented in the week four edition of the Valley League Players of the Week.
July 3, 2011
Sunday Review
Rain threatens a host of games in the final night of action before the July 4th break.
July 2, 2011
Saturday Night Review
Another full night in the Valley as a mix of divisional and non-divisional games are on the docket.
July 1, 2011
Friday Review
A Covington/Rockbridge doubleheader highlights a seven-game VBL slate on the first day of July.
June 30, 2011
Thursday Wrap
Winchester snaps a two-game losing streak with a shutout victory over North leader Front Royal to lead Thursday action.
June 29, 2011
Harrisonburg Up Three Spots
The Harrisonburg Turks have improved their national ranking by three positions in summer league baseball rankings released Wednesday by Perfect Game.
June 29, 2011
Wednesday Review
Divisional play continues on a perfect night for baseball in the Shenandoah Valley.
June 28, 2011
Game Moved
Tonight's game between Woodstock and New Market, originally scheduled for New Market, has been moved.
June 28, 2011
Tuesday Review
Five divisional games were completed on the final Tuesday in June.
June 27, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
Six different teams are once again represented as the Valley League announced the third edition of its Players of the Week Monday morning.
June 27, 2011
Monday Makeups
Two divisional games highlight a three-game Monday makeup slate.
June 26, 2011
Sunday Review
Divisional play continues as the VBL plays its final Sunday in June.
June 25, 2011
Saturday Night Review
The final Saturday in June brings a return to a full slate of divisional contests.
June 24, 2011
Friday Night Lights
Another full night in the Valley as the final weekend in June dawns.
June 23, 2011
Thursday Wrap
Four of six scheduled games are played Thursday evening.
June 22, 2011
Wednesday Review
The weather finally holds off as the VBL has a full slate of games for the first time in nearly a week.
June 21, 2011
Tuesday Night Wrap
Rain continues to affect the Valley League schedule with one game washed out and another suspended Tuesday evening.
June 20, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
Six different teams are represented as the Valley League announced its second Player and Pitcher of the Week selections Monday morning.
June 20, 2011
Monday Makeups
Covington and Harrisonburg are winners in the only two games played Monday evening.
June 19, 2011
Sunday Review
Rain wipes out two games and shortens two others Sunday evening.
June 18, 2011
Saturday Night Review
Luray gets a solid pitching performance to highlight Saturday night action.
June 17, 2011
Friday Night Lights
A full night of action on the third Friday of the season.
June 16, 2011
Safe at Home
The New Market Rebels of the Valley Baseball League are pleased to announce that Safe at Home: A Season in the Valley, a non-fiction work about the 2009 Rebels’s squad, is now available as an e-book.
June 16, 2011
Thursday Wrap
Rain affects half of the league's six games Thursday evening.
June 15, 2011
Wednesday Review
Front Royal, Winchester and Harrisonburg all now share honors for best record in the league following the Royals win in Harrisonburg.
June 14, 2011
Tuesday Night Wrap
Winchester downs Front Royal in an important early season North Division matchup.
June 13, 2011
Players of the Week Announced
The Valley Baseball League announced its inaugural 2011 Player and Pitcher of the Week selections Monday afternoon. Each week, generally on Monday afternoon, the VBL selects one pitcher and one player from each of its three divisions for its weekly honors.
June 13, 2011
Monday Makeups
Three games were scheduled on Monday night in the first rain date of the 2011 season.
June 12, 2011
Sunday Review
Five games were on tap Sunday evening in the Valley.
June 11, 2011
Saturday Night Fever
Front Royal and Harrisonburg continue their winning ways on the second Saturday of the season.
June 10, 2011
Friday Night Lights
Three shutouts highlight a full night of action in the Valley.
June 9, 2011
Thursday Wrap
Strasburg gets its first-ever win to highlight five games Thursday night.
June 8, 2011
Wednesday Review
Wednesday night brought another full night of action in the Valley League.
June 7, 2011
Return to Action
After a Monday off, the VBL returns to action with a full slate of divisional contests.
June 5, 2011
Sunday Review
Another full slate of divisional games highlights the first Sunday of the 2011 season.
June 4, 2011
First Full Night
Saturday brought the first full night of action in the Valley League this summer.
June 3, 2011
Season Starts in Earnest
The season started Friday night with the remaining 10 teams getting underway.
June 2, 2011
Strasburg Falls in Opener
Visiting Haymarket opened the 2011 Valley League baseball season with a 5-3 victory over VBL newcomer Strasburg Thursday evening at First Bank Park.
August 22, 2010
Award Winners Announced
The Valley Baseball League closed the book on its 2010 season by announcing its major award winners Sunday evening.
August 12, 2010
Luray Wins Championship
The Luray Wranglers claimed the 2010 Lineweaver Cup by finishing off a sweep of Front Royal with a 4-0 victory Thursday evening.
August 11, 2010
Luray Takes Game One
No. 2 Luray has two chances to claim the 2010 Lineweaver Cup after defeating Front Royal 7-3 in game one Wednesday evening.
August 10, 2010
Haymarket and Luray Move Up
Haymarket and Luray have both improved their spots in the latest PG CrossChecker Top 30 poll released Tuesday by the organization.
August 10, 2010
Front Royal Completes Upset
No. 4 Front Royal joins second-seeded Luray in the Lineweaver Cup championship series by eliminating top-seeded Haymarket.
August 9, 2010
Championship Series Info
Weather has forced a format change in the upcoming Valley Baseball League championship series.
August 9, 2010
Luray Punches Ticket
Second-seeded Luray makes it 5 for 5 for higher seeds in the 2010 VBL playoffs by finishing off third-seeded Winchester Monday evening.
August 8, 2010
Haymarket Takes Opener
Top-seeded Haymarket holds serve with an opening game victory over Front Royal while Luray forces a game three against Winchester.
August 7, 2010
All-Valley Announced
Regular season champion Haymarket has a league-best six All-VBL honorees in selections announced Saturday by the league.
August 7, 2010
Semi-Final Round Set
Front Royal claims the final semi-final round berth while Winchester upsets Luray in game one of their series.
August 6, 2010
Winchester and Luray Advance
Winchester and Luray punch their tickets to the semi-finals while fifth-seeded Waynesboro forces a game three by downing No. 4 Front Royal.
August 5, 2010
Haymarket Up Another Spot
The Haymarket Senators improved their position in the PG CrossChecker Weekly Top 30 Summer Baseball rankings in a poll released Monday morning by the organization.
August 5, 2010
Vote for Strasburg
STRASBURG, Va. – Help the Express with its ballpark! The Strasburg Express VBL baseball team, set to begin play in 2011, and Strasburg High School need your help to improve their facility.
August 5, 2010
Playoffs, Day 3
Winchester evens its series with Harrisonburg at a game apiece while the Luray/Covington and Front Royal/Waynesboro games are washed out for the second straight day.
August 4, 2010
Haymarket Eliminates New Market
Top-seeded Haymarket becomes the first team to advance in the 2010 VBL playoffs by finishing off a sweep of No. 8 New Market.
August 3, 2010
Playoffs, Day 1
Front Royal and Haymarket earn identical 6-2 victories in their respective opening games of the 2010 Valley League playoffs.
August 2, 2010
Player of the Week Selections
The New Market Rebels and Front Royal Cardinals seize the Player and Pitcher of the Week selections for the last full week of play in picks announced Monday by the league office.
August 2, 2010
Season Finale
Rockbridge throws a no-hitter to highlight the final night of regular season action in the Valley.
August 1, 2010
Sunday Wrap-Up
The playoff field is set as New Market and Covington become the final two teams to qualify for the eight-team tournament.
July 31, 2010
Saturday Night Review
Rockbridge and New Market secure important victories Saturday night in a rain-filled final Saturday night of the regular season.
July 30, 2010
Heading into the Homestretch
The list of playoff teams grows to five as Front Royal and Harrisonburg qualify for the eight-team tournament.
July 29, 2010
Thursday Action
Luray makes it three teams to have qualified for the 2010 Valley League playoffs with a win over local rival New Market Thursday night.
July 28, 2010
Playoff Updates # 2
STAUNTON, Va. - With less than a week remaining in the regular season, all 11 VBL teams are still alive for a berth in the 2010 playoffs.
July 28, 2010
Wednesday Wrap
Winchester becomes the second team in the Valley to clinch a playoff berth as the season winds to a close.
July 27, 2010
Tuesday Review
Winchester fails to clinch a playoff spot and the race for the eighth and final berth tightens up in another full night of action in the Valley League.
July 26, 2010
Haymarket Hits Top 10
The Haymarket Senators improved their position by four spots in the PG CrossChecker Weekly Top 30 Summer Baseball rankings in a poll released Monday morning by the organization.
July 26, 2010
Player of the Week Selections
The Haymarket Senators and Waynesboro Generals seize the Player and Pitcher of the Week selections for week seven of play in picks announced Monday by the league office.
July 26, 2010
Harrisonburg Hits 20-win Mark
Harrisonburg becomes the fifth team in the Valley League with 20 wins on the season with an 11-4 victory over Staunton.
July 25, 2010
Sunday Wrap-Up
Haymarket becomes the first team to clinch a playoff berth with a neutral site victory Sunday afternoon over Covington. A Senators win in the final game of the evening means Haymarket's magic number to clinch the No. 1 seed is four.
July 24, 2010
Saturday Night Review
Winchester continues to keep pace with Haymarket at the top of the Valley League standings.
July 23, 2010
Friday Night Lights
The baseball is as hot as the weather as the Valley League wraps up its penultimate Friday of the regular season.
July 22, 2010
Playoff Primer
With the Valley Baseball League 2010 season coming to an end, the start of the play-offs is right around the corner.
July 22, 2010
Thursday Action
Front Royal continues to right its ship by opening Thursday play with a shutout victory over Covington.
July 21, 2010
Wednesday Wrap
The hot teams stay that way in another full night in the Valley League.
July 20, 2010
Tuesday Review
Mother Nature claimed two of the five games scheduled for Tuesday evening in the Valley Baseball League.
July 19, 2010
Player of the Week Selections
Covington and Harrisonburg grab week six VBL Pitcher and Player of the Week selections in picks announced Monday by the league office.
July 19, 2010
Monday Makeups
The Valley League had three games scheduled on the penultimate rain date of the 2010 season Monday evening.
July 18, 2010
Sunday Wrap-Up
Winchester keeps pace with league-leading Haymarket by getting the opening victory on a full slate of Sunday action.
July 17, 2010
Saturday Review
Another full night in the Valley League with five games on tap.
July 16, 2010
Friday Night Lights
It was the busiest night this season in the Valley League with six games played Friday evening.
July 15, 2010
Back to Work
The Valley League returned Thursday night with a full slate of games after taking four days off for all-star games and rain.
July 14, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Postponed
Due to poor field conditions, the second-ever Mid-Atlantic Classic Baseball game has been cancelled for this evening.
July 12, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Team Announced
The Valley Baseball League announced Monday its roster for the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Classic to be played Wednesday evening in Bethesda, Maryland.
July 12, 2010
Players of the Week Announced
The northern and southern extremes of the Valley League earn Player and Pitcher of the Week honors in selections announced Monday by the VBL office.
July 11, 2010
North Victorious over South
The North used a quick start Sunday night to key a 9-2 victory over the South in the annual Valley Baseball League All-Star game.
July 10, 2010
Saturday Review
The Valley League prepares for its all-star break with a full slate of games Saturday evening.
July 9, 2010
Friday Night Lights
A rain-free streak ends as Mother Nature claims a pair of contests Friday evening.
July 8, 2010
Home Run Derby Announced
STAUNTON, Va. – The Valley League announced Thursday its participants in the 2010 Home Run Derby as part of the league’s annual All-Star game.
July 8, 2010
Thursday Review
Haymarket continues its winning ways Thursday night in another full slate of VBL action.
July 7, 2010
All-Star Information
The Valley League will hold its annual All-Star game this coming Sunday, July 11, at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the campus of James Madison University.
July 7, 2010
Wednesday Review
Haymarket maintains its place at the top of the VBL standings with a late inning win Wednesday evening.
July 6, 2010
Return to Action
Staunton gets the first victory of the night on the Valley's return to action following a two-day layoff for the Fourth of July holiday.
July 5, 2010
Players of the Week
Haymarket and Harrisonburg grab week four VBL Pitcher and Player of the Week selections in picks announced Monday by the league office.
July 3, 2010
Final Night Before Break
The Valley League heads into its two-day Fourth of July break with another full night of action.
July 2, 2010
Friday Night Lights
Another night, another excellent pitching performance in the Valley.
July 1, 2010
Pitching Dominates Thursday Action
A pair of complete game pitching performances highlighted another full night of VBL action.
June 30, 2010
Wednesday Review
New Market gets back on the winning side with a victory over local rival Harrisonburg Wednesday evening.
June 29, 2010
Tuesday Night Wrap
Hitting jumps to the forefront in Tuesday night VBL action.
June 28, 2010
Player of the Week
The Luray Wranglers have swept the week three Valley League Player of the Week selections in picks announced Monday by the league office.
June 28, 2010
Mo Weber Retires
The “Legend of the Valley,” long-time New Market Rebels hitting coach Mo Weber has retired. Weber, who turned 87 yesterday, stated that the “time was simply right.”
June 28, 2010
Covington Tops New Market
Host Covington scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the first Monday night to sneak past New Market 1-0 in the only VBL contest of the evening.
June 27, 2010
Sunday Night Wrap
Luray and New Market play a day-night doubleheader to highlight Sunday VBL action.
June 26, 2010
Saturday Night Review
Another strong night for the pitchers in the Valley.
June 25, 2010
Friday Night Lights
Rockbridge gets it done with hitting and pitching to lead off Friday's VBL action.
June 24, 2010
Thursday Night Action
The home teams take three of five games Thursday night in VBL action.
June 23, 2010
Wednesday Wrap
Another full night in Valley League.
June 22, 2010
Tuesday Review
Luray gets a walkoff hit to highlight a full night of Valley League action.
June 21, 2010
Player of the Week
Haymarket and Front Royal seize week two VBL Pitcher and Player of the Week selections in picks announced Monday by the league office.
June 21, 2010
Monday Night Makeups
Waynesboro and Front Royal pick up wins in the two Monday night makeup contests.
June 20, 2010
Sunday Night Wrap
The defending champions have a big night to highlight the end of the second full week of Valley League play.
June 19, 2010
Saturday Night Highlights
A third straight night with at least one shutout in the Valley.
June 18, 2010
Friday Night Lights
Pitching remains at the forefront in Valley League action.
June 17, 2010
Thursday Night Review
A number of strong pitching performance highlighted Thursday night action in the Valley League.
June 16, 2010
Wednesday Night Review
Four games were completed Wednesday evening in the Valley.
June 15, 2010
Tuesday Wrap
Another full night in the Valley League.
June 14, 2010
Player of the Week
The Winchester Royals have swept the initial Valley League Player of the Week selections in picks announced Monday afternoon by the league office.
June 14, 2010
Monday Night Makeups
The Valley League had two makeup games Monday night in its first rain date of the 2010 season.
June 13, 2010
Sunday Night Action
Waynesboro and Harrisonburg have comeback victories Sunday evening.
June 12, 2010
Saturday Night Review
A pair of standout pitching performances highlighted Saturday Valley League action.
June 11, 2010
Friday Roundup
Another full night of games marks the completion of the first week of Valley League action.
June 10, 2010
VBL Draft Results
This year, each of the 11 Valley League teams have had at least one current and/or former player drafted in the recent 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.
June 10, 2010
Thursday Night Wrap Up
The weather was absolutely perfect for a full night of Valley League action.
June 9, 2010
Wednesday Roundup
Three of five scheduled games were completed Wednesday evening.
June 8, 2010
Return to Action
After an off-night on Monday, five games highlight the Tuesday VBL schedule.
June 7, 2010
VBL All-Americans
With the Valley Baseball League setting its 2010 season underway this past week, we want to recognize those VBL Alumni who, in this past year, have earned All American status in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III
June 6, 2010
Sunday Roundup
Winchester knocked off a local rival to highlight Sunday night action in the Valley League.
June 5, 2010
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday brought the first full night of action in the 2010 Valley League season.
June 4, 2010
Friday Night Lights
Three games highlighted the first full night of Valley League action.
June 3, 2010
Rebels Open with Win
Visiting New Market pushed across a pair of runs in the top of the 11th inning Thursday evening to give the Rebels a 3-1 opening night win over host Harrisonburg in the 2010 Valley League opener.
March 31, 2010
Strasburg Picks a Nickname
The Valley League's newest team now has a name.
January 26, 2010
2010 Schedule Released
The Valley Baseball League released its 2010 schedule and announced two franchise transfers as part of its regularly scheduled January meeting Monday evening.
January 25, 2010
Safe at Home Released
The New Market Rebels announced recently that the book Safe at Home, A Season in the Valley has been released to the public.
January 21, 2010
VBL Divisional Teams Announced
A total of 33 players have been honored by the Valley League in 2009 All-Valley teams released Thursday by the league office.
November 20, 2009
Keen Retires Valley Board Post
VBL President Dave Biery announced Friday that Linda Keen has retired from her post as Valley Baseball League Secretary.
October 15, 2009
Thompson Leaving VP Post
Valley Baseball League President Dave Biery announced Thursday that his Executive VP, Todd Thompson, has decided not to seek re-election to the position.
October 1, 2009
New Market Hires New Manager
The New Market Rebels have hired from within for their 2010 field manager.
September 29, 2009
Rockbridge Hires New Skipper
The Rockbridge Rapids announced Tuesday that Greg Keaton has signed on to be its manager in 2010.
August 20, 2009
River Bandits Sold
The Valley League announced Thursday prior to its annual season-ending meeting that it has approved the sale of the Woodstock River Bandits effective September 1, 2009.
August 19, 2009
Rockbridge in Market for Manager
The Rockbridge Rapids will have new field leadership in 2010.
August 12, 2009
Haymarket Wins Title
Seventh-seeded Haymarket clinched the 2009 Valley League Baseball Lineweaver Cup Wednesday evening with a 2-1 victory over Covington.
August 10, 2009
Haymarket One Win Away
Seventh-seeded Haymarket moved one game away from claiming the 2009 Lineweaver Cup with a 5-3 win over Covington Monday night in game three of the VBL Championship Series.
August 9, 2009
Senators Tie Series
It took more than four hours and 13 innings, but Haymarket evened the 2009 Lineweaver Cup at one game apiece with a 8-3 win over Covington Sunday evening.
August 8, 2009
Covington Takes Game One
Eighth-seeded Covington won its fourth straight game of the 2009 Valley League playoffs with a 10-1 win over Haymarket in game one of the championship series.
August 7, 2009
Championship Series Set
It will be No. 7 vs No. 8 for the 2009 Lineweaver Cup as both Haymarket and Covington completed sweeps Friday night.
August 6, 2009
Lower Seeds Win Again
Haymarket and Covington seized homefield advantage with victories Thursday night in the opening games of the 2009 VBL semi-finals.
August 5, 2009
Semi-Final Round Set
The bottom four seeds all advanced to the 2009 Valley League semi-final round.
August 5, 2009
Rebels Claim Final Spot
LURAY, Va. - Sixth-seeded New Market made it a clean sweep of the lower seeds in the opening round of the Valley League playoffs by eliminating No. 3 Luray Wednesday night.
August 4, 2009
Upsets Continue
Fifth-seeded Winchester and No. 8 Covington both punched their tickets to the semi-finals with wins Tuesday night.
August 3, 2009
Two Upsets and One Team Clinches
The lower seeds made posted two more upsets and Haymarket finished off its sweep Monday as the Valley League playoffs continued.
August 2, 2009
Playoff Field Set
The 2009 playoff field is set with two first-round games beginning Sunday. The opening round is a best-of-three.
August 2, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
Five teams are represented in the final Valley League Players of the Week selectons of the 2009 season.
August 2, 2009
Two Opening Night Upsets
The top two seeds suffered upset losses Sunday night in the opening games of the 2009 Valley League playoffs
August 1, 2009
Haymarket Claims Final Spot
The 2009 playoff field is set after Haymarket claimed the final spot by downing Fauquier.
July 31, 2009
One Spot Remaining
Front Royal, Staunton and Luray will be the top three seeds in the upcoming Valley playoffs and New Market became the latest team to clinch as the league completed its penultimate day of regular season competition.
July 30, 2009
Heading to the Finish
Three teams completed their regular seasons Thursday and another clinched a division championship in Valley League action.
July 29, 2009
Playoff Primer
With one day remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is nearly complete.
July 29, 2009
Wednesday Review
Winchester punched its ticket to the playoffs and Front Royal clinched the North Division title in Valley League action Wednesday night.
July 28, 2009
Playoff Picture Starts to Come into Focus
Three teams clinched at least ties for playoff spots Tuesday night in Valley League action.
July 27, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
Four teams were represented Monday as the Valley League announced its penultimate Players of the Week selections of the 2009 season.
July 27, 2009
Monday Night Report
Staunton clinched the South Division title, Luray took over first in the Central and Haymarket picked up an important win in the North as the race to the end heats up.
July 26, 2009
Wild Card Watch
A nightly look at the current wild card standings along with a playoff primer.
July 26, 2009
Sunday Night Review
Front Royal inched ever closer to clinching a North Division championship and Luray swept an important doubleheader in Sunday action in the Valley.
July 25, 2009
Rain Wreaks Havoc
Heavy rains washed out four of seven games scheduled for Saturday night in the Valley.
July 24, 2009
Friday Night Lights
The division and wild card races stayed tight Friday night in a full slate of Valley League action.
July 23, 2009
Thursday Round-Up
Five regularly scheduled and one suspended game were completed in the Valley League Thursday night.
July 22, 2009
Wednesday Review
The weather continued its havoc on Wednesday, knocking out two of six games scheduled in the Valley League.
July 21, 2009
Tuesday Wrap-Up
Rain claimed another contest Tuesday night, but five games were completed as the Valley League heads to its backstretch.
July 20, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. - Five teams were represented Monday afternoon as the Valley League announced its first Players of the Week since the All-Star break.
July 20, 2009
Monday Review
Rain claimed two of the five Valley League games scheduled for Monday evening before play started and another by the end of night.
July 19, 2009
Sunday Review
Another full slate of action on a perfect Sunday evening in the Shenandoah Valley.
July 18, 2009
Streaks Continue
The hot teams stayed that way Saturday night in a full slate of Valley League action.
July 17, 2009
Rain Claims Half of Schedule
Rain claimed three of six scheduled games for Friday evening in addition to the completion of the Harrisonburg vs Covington suspended game from July 9.
July 16, 2009
League Returns with Full Slate
A full night of six games were played on the first night after the Valley League took a break for a pair of All-Star games.
July 15, 2009
Cal Ripken, Sr. League Nips VBL
WALDORF, Md. – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League used an unearned run in the sixth inning Wednesday evening to earn a 2-1 victory over the Valley Baseball League in the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Summer Classic.
July 14, 2009
Offense Rules Tuesday Contests
The Valley League held four contests Tuesday night in makeups of rained out contests.
July 13, 2009
Staunton Opens Second Half with Win
STAUNTON, Va. - The Staunton Braves opened the second half of the 2009 Valley League season with a 16-7 win over New Market Monday night.
July 12, 2009
South Defeats North, 1-0
WOODSTOCK, Va. – The North held the South to just three hits, but the South made them count in a 1-0 All-Star game victory Sunday night before 715 fans at Central High School in Woodstock.
July 12, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. - Just ahead of the All-Star Game Sunday evening, the Valley League announced its fifth edition of the Players of the Week.
July 11, 2009
Saturday Night Fever
A season-high seven games were played Saturday as the Valley League prepared for its All-Star break.
July 10, 2009
Friday Night Lights
Another full night in the Valley League featured a couple of outstanding pitching performances.
July 9, 2009
Thursday Review
The weather was perfect Thursday night for a full night of Valley League action.
July 8, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Summer Classic Roster Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. – The Valley Baseball League announced today its roster for the inaugural Mid-Summer Classic All-Star game to be played July 15 in Waldorf, Maryland.
July 8, 2009
Wednesday Wrap
Another full night of games as the Valley League moved into its second month of play.
July 7, 2009
Tuesday Action
Tuesday brought a full night of Valley League action.
July 6, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
Four different teams were represented this week in the Valley League Players of the Week.
July 6, 2009
Monday Make-Up
Four games were on the slate Monday night as the Valley League had its weekly rain date.
July 5, 2009
All-Star Rosters Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. - The Valley Baseball League has announced the rosters for its annual All-Star game to be played on July 12 at Central High School in Woodstock.
July 5, 2009
Sunday Review
Fauquier swept Harrisonburg to lead the Sunday action in the Valley League.
July 4, 2009
Two Shutouts on the Fourth
Harrisonsburg hit six home runs to key its July 4th victory over Luray.
July 3, 2009
Friday Night Action
Big crowds were on hand to catch the final full-night of action this week in the Valley League.
July 2, 2009
Thursday Round-Up
Two extra-inning games and a shutout highlighted Thursday's Valley League contests.
July 1, 2009
Rapids Defeat Rain, Turks
A thunderstorm washed out three games and shortened another as the second month of Valley League play dawned Wednesday night.
June 30, 2009
Tuesday Round-Up
A pair of walkoff hits highlighted Tuesday's action in the Valley League.
June 29, 2009
Players of the Week
Six teams are again represented in the third edition of the 2009 Valley League Players of the Week.
June 29, 2009
Valley All-Star Game Information
WINCHESTER, Va. - The 2009 edition of the Valley League All-Star game is scheduled for July 12.
June 29, 2009
Monday Makeup
Four games were on tap Monday night in games rescheduled due to rainouts.
June 28, 2009
Sunday Review
A season-high seven games were played Sunday night in the Valley.
June 27, 2009
Saturday Night Review
Another busy night in the Valley with six games played Saturday evening.
June 26, 2009
Friday Night Lights
Strong pitching highlighted six games Friday night in the Valley League.
June 25, 2009
Thursday Review
The weather was perfect Thursday for six games in the Valley League.
June 24, 2009
Wednesday Recap
A pair of shutouts highlighted Wednesday's Valley League action.
June 23, 2009
Tuesday Round-Up
All 12 teams saw action Tuesday night in Valley League play.
June 22, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. - Six different teams are represented this week in Players of the Week selections announced Monday by the league office.
June 22, 2009
Monday Make-Up
Three games were played tonight, including Luray's home opener, in rescheduled Valley League action.
June 21, 2009
Sunday Review
A number of excellent performances highlighted six games Sunday.
June 20, 2009
Saturday Night Action
The rain returned to claim two contests, but four others were able to be completed Saturday in Valley League action.
June 19, 2009
Offense Rules Friday Contests
With the weather turning out perfect, the bats came out in six Valley League contests.
June 18, 2009
Rockbridge Earns First Win
Rapids victory highlights a return to action for the Valley League.
June 16, 2009
Tuesday Recap
The weather claimed one contest Tuesday night, but five intra-divisional games were completed.
June 15, 2009
Players of the Week Announced
WINCHESTER, Va. - The initial Players of the Week for the 2009 Valley League season were announced Monday afternoon by the league office.
June 15, 2009
Monday Review
Monday night featured five make-up games on the schedule, with all except Luray and Harrisonburg playing.
June 14, 2009
Sunday Round-Up
The weather washed out one game, but 10 teams were able to play Sunday afternoon/evening in Valley League action.
June 13, 2009
Saturday Review
Rain washed out two games, shortened another and delayed a fourth for two hours in Saturday's action.
June 12, 2009
Valley Players Drafted
Major League Baseball held its 2009 draft on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the following is a list of players from the Valley League picked in the annual draft.
June 12, 2009
Friday Night Round-Up
Rain held off Friday night, and a full slate of six games was played for just the second time all season.
June 11, 2009
Thursday Wrap-Up
Thursday's schedule featured one game shortened by rain, two others completely washed out and a 14-inning marathon.
June 10, 2009
Wednesday Wrap Up
Rain struck again on Wednesday, but Harrisonburg opened up play by beating both the storm and Central rival Luray.
June 9, 2009
Tuesday Wrap-Up
Two of the six games scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 ended up being played.
June 7, 2009
Opening Weekend Wrap-Up
The Valley League opened up its season with six games on Saturday, June 6 and the following is a brief wrap-up of each game.
June 5, 2009
2009 Turks Preview
HARRISONBURG, Va. - The Harrisonburg Turks are now scheduled to open the 2009 Valley League season on Saturday, June 6 and the team received coverage Friday in the Harrisonburg Daily News Record.
June 5, 2009
Haymarket Prepares for Opener
HAYMARKET, Va. - The Haymarket Senators open tonight at Winchester, and their 2009 season was recently profiled on-line.
June 4, 2009
Generals Ink Naming Rights Deal
WAYNESBORO, Va. - The Waynesboro Generals have entered into a naming rights deal for Kate Collins Field in an announcement made Saturday, May 30.
May 29, 2009
Rockbridge Prepares for Inaugural Opener
LEXINGTON, Va. - With the opening of the 2009 Valley League season one week away, the league's newest team unveiled its uniforms recently.
March 1, 2009
Woodstock Announces Golf Tournament
WOODSTOCK, Va. - The Woodstock River Bandits have announced that sign-ups are now being taken for their sixth annual golf tournament.
February 27, 2009
Waynesboro Generals Sold
WAYNESBORO, Va. – Waynesboro Generals owner Jim Critzer announced January 7 that he has sold the club to Jerry Carter and John Leonard.
February 25, 2009
Valley League Announces New Schedule
HARRISONBURG – The Valley Baseball League announced its 2009 schedule December 10 following a vote of the league’s Board of Directors following its November meeting.
February 20, 2009
Veterans Memorial Makes Way for New Park
HARRISONBURG- The Valley League took a major step forward in the development of its facilities in late September with the demolition of Veterans Memorial Stadium in Harrisonburg. The stadium, the longtime home of the Harrisonburg Turks, was demolished in order to make room for a new Veterans Memorial Stadium that will be home to both the Turks and to James Madison University’s baseball team.
February 19, 2009
Mid-Summer Classic Announced
WALDORF, Md. – The Valley Baseball League announced February 7 that they have finalized an agreement with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League to stage an All-Star game this summer between the two leagues.
August 4, 2008
Rockbridge Hires Manager
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Rockbridge Rapids, the newest franchise in Virginia’s Valley Baseball League, announced August 24 the signing of Mark Mace as their inaugural coach for the 2009 season.
