Munson Wins First All-Star Game in Extras

Frank Powers

With the bases loaded, Frank Powers lines a ball to left field. Tom Becker, ranging far to his right, catches it, spins, and throws home. Ed White races home and slides under catcher Ashton Finley's tag—SAFE!

It took 11 innings, but the Munson League had won the the Adult Baseball League's first All-Star Game by the score of 4-3.

All-Star Preview: RCL Outfield & DH

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. Today I'm taking on the outfielders and DH in the Roberto Clemente League. We will see a pair of very tough choices and the most loaded position in the game.


First up, we take a look at the left-fielders:

All-Star Preview: Third Base

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. We're checking out the hot corner today. As always, argue your picks in the comments!

Which third basemen should make the All-Star team from the Roberto Clemente League? Two men rise above the rest:

All-Star Preview: Shortstop

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. We're continuing on in the middle infield, looking at the shortstops. Their have been a lot of injuries here, with several of the best in the game hitting the DL for a few weeks: Ron Hamm, Jim Crawford, Jeremy Gleave. But let's see whose seasons have gone well and try to decide who should make the All-Star squad.

All-Star Preview: Second Base

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. After writing way too much on the first basemen, it's time for the easier choices we face at second base. Make your voice heard in the comments.

All-Star Preview: First Base

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. Let's take a look at the many sluggers who man first base. I ended up writing a lot more on these guys than I planned. Why? With the exception of one player, I have no idea who should make the All-Squad. I tried to figure it out while going over the various players, but ... well, you'll see. Please help me figure this out by registering your opinion in the comments.

The Roberto Clemente League is the hitter's league, and first base is one of the positions where, on paper at least, the RCL holds a distinct advantage over their brothers in the Thurmon Munson League. Let's take a look at these mighty RCL first-sackers, keeping in mind that there is probably only room for two on the All-Star team.

All-Star Preview: Catchers

Artie Sanders

This week, we're taking a look at the ABL's many potential All-Stars. We start with the catchers. Who do you think should make the squad? Make your voice heard in the comments.

In the Thurmon Munson League, one backstop has clearly separated himself from the pack. San Francisco's Artie Sanders is one of the most valuable players on the best team in baseball. He leads all ABL catchers in slugging (.541), OPS (.949), home runs (13), runs (48), and WAR (3.1). He also leads TML catchers in OBP (.407) and is second in RBI (39). Earthquake management obviously understands his value: they recently signed Sanders to a four-year contract extension worth $30 million.