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If it's happening in the ABL, then this is the place to find it!




Friday, December 23, 2011

1995 SBA Brawl Erie vs. Altoona

From the ASN Archives:

Clip from 1995 SBA Old-Timer League where rivals Erie (Mike Allen) and Altoona (Don Allen Jr.) get into a brawl on the Ballpark Wild Play Chart.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

2011 Bambino Cup in Pictures

2011 Bambino Cup in Pictures

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 37

Episode # 37
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Lenny Saaf of the Titusville Perfects. Lenny interviews the Commish about the Bambino Cup Finals. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish and Len discuss a few new rule proposals dealing with the Ball Effects Charts and limiting stealing. Finally the Commish previews the Agenda for the upcoming 2011 Winter Meetings as Lenny give his final thoughts.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 4

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 4

Thursday, October 27, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 36

Episode # 36
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck” Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. Buck discusses with the Commish about the National Division Finals as the Commish then interviews Manahawkin manager Steve Bomysoad about the American Division Finals. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish and Buck discuss a new idea by Las Vegas manager Shawn Fitzpatrick dealing with the Home Field Advantage Chart. Finally the Buck takes the lead as he goes position by position in a lengthy preview of the “Bambino Cup” Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 3

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 3

Sunday, October 9, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 35

Episode # 35
Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the National Division Semi-Finals and the American Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Manahawkin manager Steve Bomysoad. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish once again discusses all the new rule proposals on the agenda to date. Finally the Commish previews the National Division Finals and American Division Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 2

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 2

Monday, September 26, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 1

2011 Around the Diamond Playoffs 1

Friday, September 23, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 34

Episode # 34
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck” Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the three teams that didn’t make the playoffs and who was a surprise. The discussion then shifts to the playoffs as Buck discusses the keys to his Orlando Sharks success as the National Division squads are highlighted also. Then the debate begins on a couple of ABL awards as each host makes their case for certain guys on the ballot. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the lack of Double Play is touched on along with five game playoff in round one. Buck wants to see the Consecutive Steal rule changed. Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at the American Division one game showdown and then the National Division Semi-Final as technical difficulties in the last five minutes cause a minor issue to round out the show.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 16

2011 Around the Diamond Week 16

Thursday, September 8, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 33

Episode # 33
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Lenny Saaf of the Titusville Perfectos. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the Perfectos 2011 season and his clubs expectations. Lenny goes into detail about his chances against different teams in the upcoming playoffs. The Commish’s Mom is interviewed by the Commish about how the ABL all started. The Guys then continue their discussion on possible playoffs matchups in the American Division. In the Rules of the Game Segment, two new rule ideas are discussed with the cross-over rule and MLB style five game first round sets. Finally the Commish and Lenny take a look at upcoming series in week sixteen action looking at matchups as Lenny makes a couple of predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 15

2011 Around the Diamond Week 15

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 14

2011 Around the Diamond Week 14

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 32

Episode # 32
Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps summer slam with several quick chats captured by ASN correspondent Jason "Coop" Cupelo. The Commish interviews the managers from the rollers series as every manager is heard on the ASN. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses all the new rule proposals on the agenda to date. Finally the Commish previews week 14 play with a only six games left on the slate.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 13

2011 Around the Diamond Week 13

Sunday, August 7, 2011

2011 Summer Slam in Pictures

2011 Summer Slam in Pictures

Thursday, July 28, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 12

2011 Around the Diamond Week 12

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 11

2011 Around the Diamond Week 11

Thursday, June 30, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 31

Episode # 31
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Jason "Coop" Cupelo of the Syracuse Hazard. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss all the big trades that have happened in June. The discussion evolves into trade etiquette and which teams did well for themselves in the trade market. In an extended Around the Diamond Segment, the Commish and Coop announce their power rankings for the ABL with a Top 3 and Bottom 3. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the hit and run with two outs rule is discussed as Lance Simon of Triple Play Baseball emails the show. Finally the Commish and Coop take a look at upcoming series in week eleven action looking at matchups as Coop makes a couple of predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 10

2011 Around the Diamond Week 10

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 9

2011 Around the Diamond Week 9

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 8

2011 Around the Diamond Week 8

Sunday, May 29, 2011

ABL 2011 All-Star Gala and Game Part 4

The forth part of the 2011 ABL All-Star Gala includes Innings 9 through extra and the postgame.

ABL 2011 All-Star Gala and Game Part 3

The third part of the 2011 ABL All-Star Gala includes the National Anthem, Intro and the play by play of the 2011 ABL All-Star Game Innings 1 through 8.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

ABL 2011 All-Star Gala and Game Part 2

The second part of the 2011 ABL All-Star Gala includes a Simulation Baseball Review, Bob Costas Strat Story, Rules of the Game Segment, a Manager Interview with Titusville's Lenny Saaf, and finally a look at possible Expansion in 2012 with an XBL update.

ABL 2011 All-Star Gala and Game Part 1

The first part of the 2011 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Manahawkin's Manager Steve Bomysoad, A quick look at the Standings, Classic Interview from 1999 All-Star Gala with Greg "Buck" Dietzen, a look at ABL All-Star History and finally an interview with ESPN's Lead Baseball Researcher Mark Simon.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

2011 Spring Slam in Pictures

2011 Spring Slam in Pictures

Friday, May 13, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 7

2011 Around the Diamond Week 7

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 6

2011 Around the Diamond Week 6

Friday, April 15, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 30

Episode # 30
Commish Scott Allen goes solo with a couple of chats in the Around the Diamond Segment. The Commish looks at the National Division and discusses his thoughts on the top five 1-2 punches in the ABL. ABL secretary Tia Allen joins the show to discuss what it has been like the past twenty plus years helping out the ABL behind the scenes. The Commish concludes the Around the Diamond Segment with a chat with Long Beach Island Starfish manager Skibby Bomysoad. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses a new rule proposal allowing teams to trade draft picks sooner than June 1st. The Commish also discusses if keeps should be kept at 15and the TPB Rating Guide used for keeps in 2012. Finally the Commish takes look at upcoming series in week six action looking at matchups.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 5

2011 Around the Diamond Week 5

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 4

2011 Around the Diamond Week 4

Thursday, March 17, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 29

Episode # 29
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Don Allen Jr. as the guys discussed the Terriers season so far and some of the players surprises early on in 2011. Las Vegas Viper manager joins the show to discuss his club quick 5-1 start all in the Around the Diamond Segment. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Legend and the Commish talk about the new Home Field Advantage Rule and should we make ours keeps after the cards come. Finally the guys take look at upcoming series in week four action as the Legend gives his bold predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Monday, March 14, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 3

2011 Around the Diamond Week 3

Friday, March 4, 2011

ABLCommishChat 2011 Episode # 28

Episode # 28
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck Dietzen as the guys look at the early surprises in 2011 in the Around the Diamond Segment. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the focus is on a couple of new rule changes made during the off-season and their early affect on league play. Finally the guys take look at upcoming series in week three action and discuss the start of the XBL Season.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 2

2011 Around the Diamond Week 2

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Week 1

2011 Around the Diamond Week 1

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

ABL 2011 Draft Day in Pictures

Pictures from ABL 2011 Draft Day at the STA Center

Thursday, February 3, 2011

2011 Around the Diamond Opening Week

2011 Around the Diamond Opening Week

Saturday, January 8, 2011

2010 ABL Yearbook

2010 ABL Yearbook:
The ABL Yearbook is patterned after the Ontario Replay Baseball League Yearbook that has been created for several years.

The 2010 Yearbook includes a statistical Analysis similar to the ones seen in the Hardball Times for the ABL by Lenny Saaf, a recap about the ABL career of ABL Hall of Famer Don Allen Sr., a 1991 recap from the ORBL table top league, and much more. The entire history of the previous 21 seasons are included with stats, records, manager pictures, and the 2010 season recap.