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Here is the complete set of ALERTS, in reverse chronological order:

Spring Baseball 2010: Anyone can sign up now for Spring Training and/or the Spring Baseball League. Please contact Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Nov 14 2009 8:42AM
Congratulations to:
Division 2 World Series Champions Arizona State!
Division 2, Group A1 World Series Champions BTA Bulldogs!
Division 2, Group A2 World Series Champions Chalfant!
Division 3 World Series Champions Washington!
Bronco, Group A World Series Champions Don't Know!
Bronco, Group B World Series Champions Franklin Regional!   Nov 14 2009 8:42AM
Remaining Playoff Games: (All games at Lederman Field)
 Division 2, Group A2: Monday, 2 November, 6:00pm, Chalfant vs McKeesport
 Division 2, Group A1: Thursday, 5 November, 6:00pm Sunday, 8 November, 5:00pm, Saturday, 7 November, 1:00pm, BTA Bulldogs vs Aspinwall
 Bronco, Group B: Sunday, 8 November, 3:00pm 4:00pm, Shaler Sound vs Franklin Regional   Nov 5 2009 1:59PM
A pair of double-header games for the Pony Division have just been added for the upcoming weekend. Check out the Schedules page (teams involved are BTA Bulldogs, Prowlers White, Moon).   Nov 4 2009 2:31PM
Looking for Baseball training (and otherbaseball) opportunities? Check out the Baseball Events in Western Pennsylvania web page. {Want something posted therein? Send the info to the SHBA WebLackey.}   Nov 1 2009 8:54AM
SHBA Awards Day: All players, family and friends are invited to join SHBA for our annual Awards Ceremony at PNC Park on Sunday, November 1. The Ceremony starts at 1:00pm and will be completed by 2:00pm. Attendees can park for free in Red Lot 6 and enter the stadium just across the street -- we sit behind the third base dugout. You can enter the stadium beginning at noon and are asked to be seated by 12:45pm.   Nov 1 2009 6:04AM
All league games for Saturday October 31 are canceled at all sites   Oct 31 2009 9:41AM
The final Future Stars session scheduled for Saturday (Oct 31) will not be held   Oct 30 2009 2:52PM
Playoffs Update: The Division 2 World Series is deadlocked with both Kansas and Arizona State having won a game. The Playoff Champion will be determined Thursday night, at 5:45pm! The Division 3 World Series is likewise deadlocked with both Washington and Michigan having won a game. The winner-take-all Division 3 final game is Thrusday night at 7:45pm!   Oct 28 2009 9:08AM
Playoff Updates: All regular season games through Sunday, 25 October are now recorded (most, but not all, weekend games were PPD). In addition, several of the Playoff Schedules have been updated.   Oct 26 2009 3:37PM
Saturday, 24 October, Update:
  The 10:30am, Division 2, Group A1 playoff game at Lederman Field is canceled (West Mifflin vs BTA Bulldogs).
  All other games at Lederman Field are still on to be played today.
The Colt games at 2:00 and 4:00pm at North Strabane (BTA Bulldogs vs Canonsburg Knights) are still on to be played today.
All other Pony, Colt, SuperColt games are canceled for today. (The North Strabane games are also now canceled.)   Oct 24 2009 9:59AM
Additional game blurbs have just been added to the Highlights Web page, check them out!   Oct 23 2009 8:20PM
Future Stars for Saturday, 24 October is canceled. The final Future Stars session will be Saturday, 31 October, at 9:00am.   Oct 23 2009 5:20PM
The games tonight (Fri 10-23) at Lederman Field between McKeesport & Greenfield are canceled   Oct 23 2009 2:41PM
World Series, Division 2, Game One, Monday, 26 October, 6:00 5:30pm, Arizona State at Kansas, Lederman Field.   Oct 23 2009 9:06AM
Several changes have been posted to the Pony/Colt/SuperColt game schedule -- please double check all your game times and locations.   Oct 22 2009 3:55PM
Playoff Schedules Updated: The Division 2 schedule has just been updated to refect Illinois advancing to the Semifinals. The Division 2 Group A playoffs have been updated to reflect an incorrect game time of the Group A1 #2 vs #4 matchup.   Oct 22 2009 3:35PM
Pony, Colt, and SuperColt Games for the weekend of Saturday 23 October and Sunday 24 October have now been posted.   Oct 22 2009 9:49AM
Playoff Schedules have been posted for: Division 2-Group A, Bronco Group A, Bronco Group B (See Schedules web page; and updated for: Division 2 and Division 3.   Oct 22 2009 9:04AM
The last Junior Pirates session will be held today (Tuesday Oct 20) at CDS from 5:30 to 6:30   Oct 20 2009 3:27PM
In-house, Little League (Divisions 2 & 3) Playoff Games begin Monday evening at 7:30 (Division 3) Michigan (5 seed) at Illinois (4 seed) and continue with games Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Remember, playoff games do not appear on any of the regular web schedules, they only appear on the Playoff Schedules pages.   Oct 19 2009 11:46AM
Lessons with the Pittsburgh Elite Baseball instructors for this Sunday (Oct 18) are canceled and sessions will be held next Sunday (10-25)   Oct 18 2009 9:34AM
Only games at Lederman Field will played on Sunday, 10/18. All games except those at Lederman Field, for Sunday 10/18, are canceled.   Oct 18 2009 8:52AM
Lessons with the Pittsburgh Elite Baseball instructors for this Sunday (Oct 18) are canceled and sessions will be held next Sunday (10-25)   Oct 17 2009 3:27PM
Playoffs for the Little League in-house, Division 3, begin on Monday, 19 October 2009, at 7:30pm.   Oct 17 2009 2:13PM
Many schedule changes have been/are being posted. Check schedules often and just prior to leaving for your game.   Oct 17 2009 2:12PM
All Saturday games canceled   Oct 17 2009 11:40AM
Little league games for tonight (Friday 10-16) are canceled. The Div 2 Ariz St at Michigan will be played Monday (10-19) at 6 PM. The Div 3 Ill-Mich game does not have a definate make-up date set yet.   Oct 16 2009 2:42PM
Future Stars is canceled for this Saturday (Oct 17) and will be held next Saturday (oct 24) at 9 AM   Oct 16 2009 12:55PM
Weekend schedules for Bronco, Pony, and Colt leagues have been uploaded.   Oct 15 2009 9:33PM
Games at Lederman Field are canceled for tonight (Thur Oct 15) - rescheduled for Friday AZ St at Mich Div 2 @ 6:00 PM and Ill at Mich Div 3 @ 7:30 PM   Oct 15 2009 2:06PM
The Junior Pirates is canceled for Thursday Oct 15 and the last session will be Tuesday Oct 20 - session will start at 5:30   Oct 15 2009 10:44AM
Missing game score -- can you help us out? Game on Sat 10/3 at 12:00PM, Steel City Select Red vs Steel City Select Blue, Bronco-A, played at Youthtowne. Please call Randy or email the WebLackey with the score if you know it.   Oct 15 2009 5:31AM
Spring Training and League: Sign up with Randy!   Oct 14 2009 2:42PM
Jr Pirates will have their final session of the Fall on Thursday, 15 October unless that day is rained out, then the final day will be Tuesday, 20 October.   Oct 14 2009 2:41PM
FYI -- Playoffs for the in-house Division 2 & 3 Little League teams will begin either Friday or Monday.   Oct 14 2009 2:40PM
Reserve the day -- 1 November 2009. Squirrel Hill Baseball day at PNC Park!   Oct 14 2009 2:38PM
Future Stars is canceled for Saturday (Oct 10) - 10:30 game is moved back to 11:15   Oct 10 2009 8:13AM
Junior Pirates is canceled for Thursday, 8 October and will conclude the season with the Thursday, 15 October session.

The Little League games are still on for this evening (8 October).   Oct 8 2009 6:35PM
As of 4:25 PM all scheduled little league and Jr Pirates games are still on - please check the web site or call Randy's home phone (412) 306-0369 for updates   Oct 8 2009 4:35PM
Schedules for all divisions and all groups have just been updated. Please contact Randy if you have any concerns.   Oct 6 2009 10:07PM
One game score from the weekend missing: Sat, 10/3, 12:00PM, Steel City Select Red vs Steel City Select Blue, Bronco-A, played at Youthtowne. Please call the score into Randy or email the WebLackey.   Oct 6 2009 6:01AM
Future Stars will take place Sat (10-3) at 9 AM unless it is raining Saturday morning   Oct 2 2009 4:25PM
All games are canceled at Lederman Field for Friday Oct 2   Oct 2 2009 4:15PM
The Bronco schedules have been updated to reflect all the rained out games from last week and the new games for the weekend of 10/3 & 10/4. Please email the WebLackey if spot any inconsistencies with what you are hearing from your coach.   Oct 1 2009 8:29PM
The Pony, Colt, and SuperColt schedules have been updated to reflect all the rained out games from last week and the new games for the weekend of 10/3 & 10/4. Please email the WebLackey if spot any inconsistencies with what you are hearing from your coach.   Oct 1 2009 7:23PM
Squirrel Hill Baseball sends our condolences to the family and friends of John Salamon, the director of the Baseball Training Academy. John passed away Sunday. Click here to access the link below to memorial web page.   Oct 1 2009 4:39AM
Games for tonight (Wed 9-30) are canceled. The Division 3 Mich-Ill game will be played Friday (Oct 2) at 5 PM. The Div 2 Wisc-Wash game will be rescheduled for a later date   Sep 30 2009 2:53PM
Squirrel Hill Baseball Organization extends it's deepest sympathies to the Greenberg family, on the sudden and tragic death of the father of one of our young players. Steve Greenberg was also one of our coaches. Here is a link to the PG obituary: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09272/1001597-122.stm. The funeral will be held Wednesday 9/30. His wife Nina will let us know of how we can help, once they are able. In the meanwhile, condolence cards can be sent to Nina and their daughter Maura and son Sam, at 1239 Windermere Dr., Pgh. 15218.   Sep 29 2009 6:41PM
all games at all sites PPD for Sunday   Sep 27 2009 10:29AM
All games at Lederman are canceled for Sunday   Sep 27 2009 9:10AM
All Individual Baseball Skill Lessons at Lederman Field are canceled. We will now use 10-4 , 10-11 & 10-18 for the program   Sep 27 2009 8:28AM
Status of all other games will be determined by Noon   Sep 27 2009 8:19AM
9:30 Games at both West Mayfield fields (Beaver Valley) are PPD   Sep 27 2009 8:18AM
All games at Mellon Park PPD   Sep 27 2009 8:16AM
Lederman Field 9 AM & 11 AM games are PPD   Sep 27 2009 8:16AM
PONY league Sunday (9-27) 9:30 AM Duquesne - Prowlers White is canceled (site: Polish Hill   Sep 26 2009 4:54PM
All games canceled for Saturday 9-26   Sep 26 2009 2:19PM
A decision about the 2:30 & 6:30 games at Lederman will be made by noon   Sep 26 2009 8:40AM
All games that were canceled will be played next Saturday at the same times & locations   Sep 26 2009 8:38AM
10:30 games at Lederman canceled   Sep 26 2009 8:38AM
Future Stars canceled - All games not at Lederman Field canceled   Sep 26 2009 8:37AM
As of Thursday 1:00pm, several changes have been made to the Little League Bronco shedules. Be sure to double-check this weekend's games.   Sep 24 2009 1:10PM
As of Thursday noon, several changes have been posted to the Pony, Colt, and SuperColt schedules. Be sure to double-check this weekend's games.   Sep 24 2009 12:33PM
Two different local AAU Programs are advertising tryouts/evaluations for their spring 2010 teams. Click each link below to see the details:
   All American Baseball Center     XTra Innings Baseball   Sep 24 2009 10:54AM
Games at Lederman on schedule for Wed (9-23)   Sep 23 2009 5:50PM
Save the date! 1 November 2009 Squirrel Hill Baseball Day at PNC Park. This is SHBA's annual awards ceremony.   Sep 23 2009 5:08AM
As of 3:30 PM both Junior Pirates and the games at Lederman for Tuesday 9-22 are still on as scheduled   Sep 22 2009 3:46PM
The coming weekend schedules for the Pony and Colt divisions have now been uploaded.    Sep 22 2009 6:47AM
The coming weekend schedules for the Bronco divisions and the Division 2-Group A have now been uploaded.   Sep 22 2009 6:06AM
A number of minor changes have just been made to the Bronco, Pony, Colt, and SuperColt scheduled for this coming weekend (field changes, game time changes; one double-header canceled). All players and fans are urged to double check their schedules. As a reminder, your coach always has the most up-to-date information (changes to these schedules are only made after consultation with the involved coaches).   Sep 17 2009 8:28AM
Rules for the Bronoc Divisions and the Pony, Colt, and SuperColt Divisions can be found on the Documents page accessible from the More Info page.   Sep 17 2009 6:32AM
The remainder of the schedule for Fall 2009 Division 2 and Division 3 in-house Little League has now been posted.   Sep 17 2009 5:36AM
Used baseball equipment sale: A variety of used baseball equipment that has been outgrown by their original owners will be on sale at Lederman Field on Sunday, 20 September, from 1:30-6:00pm (the sale will be canceled if the games are canceled). Included are: bats, gloves, catchers equipment, pants, athletic shirts and cleats (lots of cleats, mostly metal). This is a great way to outfit that player that is and will be growing rapidly!   Sep 16 2009 1:00PM
Bronco, Pony, Colt, and SuperColt schedules for this coming weekend have now been posted.   Sep 16 2009 6:42AM
PHOTOS: Mary Mervis was at the field 2 Sundays in July, and 3 evenings last week, with baseball orders. She still has about 20 orders that were not picked up. Please email her at mary.mervis@verizon.net. She can arrange for you to pick them up at her home at your convenience.    Sep 15 2009 2:34PM
Help Needed: (1) Coaches, please email to the WebLackey the contact information (any or all of email address, home phone, cell phone, work phone) that you want posted on your team's page. (2) Anyone with knowledge about the fields for which we do not have directions posted could you please email to the WebLackey such directions?   Sep 12 2009 6:35AM
The first portion of the Pony, Colt, and Supercolt divisions schedule has now been uploaded.    Sep 12 2009 6:30AM
The first portion of the Bronco divisions and the Division 2-Group A schedule has now been uploaded.   Sep 12 2009 6:20AM
Directions to Mt. Vernon Field can be accessed here until we find time to create the necessary versions and store them in the normal location. (Thanks to Matt Barkley for providing this.)   Sep 10 2009 8:43AM
Junior Pirates to start on Thursday September 10 at 5:30 PM   Sep 7 2009 8:55PM
Spring 2009 Baseball Photo Orders that were not picked up in July, can be picked up at Lederman Field, on the 1st base bleachers, on this Wednesday (9/9), Thursday (9/10) and Friday (9/11) from 6:00-7:30pm. This includes Junior Pirates and Divisons 2 and 3 Spring teams. If you cannot make those times, please email Mary Mervis at mary.mervis@verizon.net. Also, she still has over 2 dozen Jr. Pirates Proofs that were not picked up in June. They will be at CDS field on a date soon to be announced.   Sep 7 2009 2:44PM
Games are still on despite the occassional drizzle at the field.   Sep 7 2009 1:30PM
Monday's game at 11:30am is still on as scheduled.   Sep 7 2009 10:45AM
Field is in good shape as of 9:15 AM - all games on as scheduled   Sep 7 2009 9:27AM
Players and Fans: Don't forget to periodically checkout the Highlights web page to read about players and teams in your league. (Coaches -- please email highlights, in the form of those already posted, to the WebLackey.)   Sep 7 2009 8:22AM
Play Fall Ball!
   Sep 4 2009 6:43AM
Click this link to see a flier about weekly baseball or softball instruction @ P.I.S.A - Cheswick.   Sep 1 2009 5:44AM
Fall 2009 League, In-House Divisions: Teams have been organized and practices have started. If you have not yet heard from your coach, call Randy Frankel. Games begin Friday, 4 September. The initial part of the Fall Season's schedule (9/4 through 9/15) has been added to this web site.   Aug 30 2009 6:36AM
Coaches  If you want to get the field for practice time over the next 6 days, please e-mail Sam, call Randy, or send an email to the WebLackey who will enter ALL practices on the web site (check the web site for availability first; in case of conflicts, the reservation on the web site has preference). The field (LF) and the batting cage (BC) are reserved separately for practice purposes.   Aug 28 2009 7:12AM
Coaches:  You are urged to attend the Coaches Clinic being provided by a member of the Univ of Pittsburgh coaching staff. It will be held on 29 August, Saturday, from 11:00am till around 12:30pm.   Aug 28 2009 7:08AM
Click this link to see a message about tryouts for a new AAU program for softball teams 12U, 14U, and 16U. Tryouts are 8/31, 9/11 and 9/14.   Aug 22 2009 5:36AM
Summer baseball camp at Lederman field is on as scheduled for Friday (8-21)   Aug 21 2009 8:50AM
Click this link to see a message from Sam Ginsberg regarding Baseball Skills Improvement. The message begins "We are always looking for a way to enhance the positive experience the kids enjoy through their years with Squirrel Hill Baseball. Recently we have gotten together with some excellent baseball people to provide an opportunity we know will help to achieve this goal." [... the message continues here...]   Aug 21 2009 5:53AM
Fall Baseball has three levels. (1) The In-House league will feature Little League teams for ages 8-12 and is expected to begin Labor Day Weekend. (2) Junior Pirates is for youth ages 4-7 and begins Tuesday, 8 September. (3) The All-Star League for pre-formed teams aged 9-17 will begin the week after Labor Day. In all, as of now, 54 teams will be playing SHBA Fall Ball. If you are interested as an individual or as a team, call Randy Frankel (number at left or 412-897-6835).   Aug 20 2009 4:13AM
Pirates Game Wed night (8-19) is still on, but pre-game on-field activities for the Junior Pirates are canceled due to the weather   Aug 19 2009 4:09PM
Photo Update: Any parents who were not able to make it to Lederman field in July to pick up their photo orders, please email Mary at mary.mervis@verizon.net. She has many orders that were not picked up, and would prefer to distribute them at the field when fall little league starts. If you need or want yours sooner, and haven't already contacted her yet, please email Mary.   Aug 19 2009 4:46AM
More information for Jr. Pirate families who will be attending the game at PNC Park on Wednesday, 19 August: (1) Call Randy to arrange your tickets if you have not already done so. (2) All Jr. Pirate players should meet near the circle, at the end of Mazeroski Way (near the river) between 5:45 and 6:00pm. (3) Kids will parade on to the filed about 6:30pm. (4) After the field parade, the kids will exit the stadium and use their tickets to enter the stands via the normal entrance.   Aug 18 2009 4:36PM
Attention all Junior Pirates families (including Junior Pirates from Spring, Summer or Fall 2009): Each Junior Pirate player is entitled to 2 Free Tickets to the Pirates vs Brewers game on Wednesday, 19 August, at 7:05pm. Junior Pirates should wear their hats and shirts to the game and will be allowed to parade onto the field prior to the game. Call Randy Frankel (412-897-6835) to arrange pick-up of your tickets. (If needed, he might be able to provide you with extra tickets.)   Aug 12 2009 7:19AM
SHBA Fall Season is expected to begin at the end of August. This year, the fall season will also include Girls Softball. Call Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Aug 6 2009 5:51AM
A Squirrel Hill team is playing (versus Elliot) a game in the background of a KDKA video entitled "Councilman Slams Greenfield Baseball Complaints" (Click on Video from the KDKA Home Page, then find the above clip posted 29 July, 4:50pm.)   Jul 29 2009 9:23PM
The Summer League programs are canceled for tonight, Wednesday, July 29, due to poor field conditions. Next sessions will be next Monday (Aug 3)   Jul 29 2009 9:22PM
Summer Camps The Squirrel Hill Baseball final summer baseball camp for boys and girls is under the direction of University of Pittsburgh Head Baseball Coach Joe Jordano and his staff. The camp runs from Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am – 3:00pm and is still accepting players:  Camp C: August 10-13, 2009, at Lederman Field. Contact Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Jul 29 2009 9:10PM
Congratulations to the Squirrel Hill team that defeated Wilkinsburg 5-4 to win the Little League 2009 Mayor's Cup at a game played at PNC Park on Thursday, 23 July. The championship was Squirrel Hill's 3rd in the last 6 years and ties the record for the most championships(3) over the 16 years history of the Mayor's Cup Tournament. Click here to see the 24 team, single-elimination bracket. Visit the Highlights Page for several pictures.   Jul 26 2009 8:45PM
Congratulations to the 10 All Star team who won the Bauerstown tournament (22 July)! This is the second tournament win for the 10 All Star team. The team finished the travel season with a record of 12-6, which is quite a turn around for a team that went 0-13 last year. Kudos to all the players, coaches and parents! Visit the Highlights Page to see pictures of both the Bauerstown and Beechview 'team and trophy' pictures.   Jul 26 2009 8:45PM
Congratulations to the 11 All-Star team on a very respectable season. They made it to the semi-finals in 3 of their 4 tournaments and placed 2nd in the Mt. Lebanon tourney. Their overall record is 7 - 7 and their season is now complete.   Jul 26 2009 8:45PM
Summer Baseball begins Monday, 13 July and continues through mid-August. The Junior Pirates (ages 4-7) will be directed by Craig Frischman and will play Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm at Lederman Field. The Little League Division 2 (ages 8-10) will be directed by Sam Ginsberg and will play Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:45-8:45pm at Lederman Field. Contact Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Jul 26 2009 8:44PM
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2009 Bob O'Connor Memorial Baseball Tournament of the Squirrel Hill Baseball Association:
9 Little League:  Chalfant
10 Little League:  West Mifflin
11 Little League:  West Allegheny
12 Little League:  TBD at 7:00pm on Thursday, 30 July
11 Bronco:  Shaler Sound
12 Bronco:  Franklin Blue
Updated tournament schedules can be found on the Tournament web page for games played through Thursday, 9 July and for the continuing schedule changes.   Jul 22 2009 9:22PM
The Squirrel Hill Mayor's Cup Little League team has reached the championship game for the 3rd consecutive year. The game will be played at PNC Park on Thursday, July 23 @ 4:00 PM. Admission (as well as parking in Lot #6) are free. Click here to see the bracket including the 4 teams that Squirrel Hill overcame to advance to the final.   Jul 21 2009 9:33PM
Baseball Photo Orders can be picked up at Lederman Field, Sunday 19 July, 2:00pm-3:30pm or Sunday, 26 July 2:00-3:30pm. If you cannot make either of these times, please email Mary Mervis to make other arrangements. Late orders are still being accepted. If your child had their photo taken but you didn't receive proofs, please email Mary (she still has over 30 Jr. Pirates proofs as well as several Div 2 and 3 proofs).   Jul 10 2009 4:40PM
Congratulations to the 10 All Star Team on their winning of the Beechview Tournament on Monday, 6 June and to the 11 All Star Team for their runner's-up finish in the Mt. Lebanon Tournament on Wednesday, 8 June.    Jul 9 2009 2:54PM
SHBA Fall Season is expected to begin at the end of August. This year, the fall season will also include Girls Softball. Call Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Jul 9 2009 6:30AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Wednesday, 8 July and for the continuing schedule changes.   Jul 8 2009 9:29PM
SHBA Summer Season is expected to begin about 20 July 2009. Call Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.
SHBA Fall Season is expected to begin at the end of August. This year, the fall season will also include Girls Softball. Call Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Jul 8 2009 8:06AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Tuesday, 7 July and for the numerous schedule changes.   Jul 8 2009 7:59AM
Congratulations to the 10 All Star Team on their winning of the Beechview Tournament last night (Monday, 6 June)! Currently, their team record is 8 Wins and 1 Loss.    Jul 7 2009 5:37AM
To players, parents, and fans of the tournament: The web site is as updated as the WebLackey has been informed (through games played and schedule changes as of Saturday 27 June).   Jul 3 2009 7:24AM
To players, parents and fans of SHBA All-Star teams: Normally, we include All-Star team schedules, directions, and outcomes on this site. The WebLackey is dependent on parents or coaches on those teams to provide the information. If you want it posted, please send it.   Jul 3 2009 7:22AM
Summer Camps Squirrel Hill Baseball summer baseball camps for boys and girls are under the direction of University of Pittsburgh Head Baseball Coach Joe Jordano and his staff. Each camp runs from Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am – 3:00pm. The remaining camps are still accepting players:
  Camp B: July 6-9, 2009, at Pitt's Trees Field
  Camp C: August 10-13, 2009, at Lederman Field
Contact Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to register.   Jul 3 2009 7:11AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Saturday, 27 June and for the numerous schedule changes.   Jun 28 2009 6:05PM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Thursday, 25 June and for the numerous schedule changes.   Jun 28 2009 6:18AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Tuesday, 23 June.   Jun 24 2009 10:57AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Monday, 22 June.   Jun 23 2009 7:11AM
2009 Tournament Alert: tonite's (22 June) 8:45pm 12U Bronco game (Penn Twp Green vs Monroeville) is indefinitely postponed (makeup date/time yet to be determined).   Jun 22 2009 2:34PM
Girls Softall tonite (22 June) features the Rockhounds playing the Grasshoppers as CDS field at 6:30pm.   Jun 22 2009 2:32PM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Sunday, 21 June.   Jun 22 2009 6:16AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Saturday, 20 June.   Jun 21 2009 10:24AM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Friday, 19 June.   Jun 20 2009 6:36PM
All tournament schedules have been updated on the Tournament web page for games played through Thursday, 18 June.   Jun 19 2009 3:25PM
All Sq Hill tournament games for tonight (Thur June 18) are on as scheduled. The field will be ready for 5:15 PM   Jun 18 2009 4:11PM
Girls Softball at CDS tonight at 6:15PM is on as scheduled (Rockhounds-Grasshoppers)   Jun 18 2009 4:10PM
Girls Softball - Sq Hill 12U team has a Doubleheader scheduled for next Tuesday 6-23 @ South Side Field at 6PM   Jun 18 2009 4:10PM
The additional Rules specific to the Bronco division have been updated on the Tournament web page.   Jun 17 2009 9:25PM
All games for Wed June 17 PPD - make up dates set and will be added to the web site and sent to coaches late this evening or early tomorrow   Jun 17 2009 6:52PM
Wednesday June 17 Sq Hill tournament games on as scheduled. Call the field before traveling to confirm conditions (412) 421-7172   Jun 17 2009 4:17PM
All schedules for the Bob O'Connor Memorial Squirrel Hill All-Star Tournament 2009 are updated through Monday, 6/15 games. (Please be advised, the offical game times and outcomes are those provided directly to coaches by the tournament directors -- these web based schedules are meant to be as accurate as possible but are superseeded by those emailed directly to the coaches.)   Jun 16 2009 10:11AM
Coaches: Feel free to email scores the SHBA WebLackey - this will facilitate keeping the web site up-to-date.   Jun 13 2009 10:02AM
Photo update:
(1) Jr. Pirates - Important!!! Mary has over 30 children's proofs ready to mail out families who didn't pick theirs up on Tuesday. Please visit her website (click here)to locate your child's photo. If you email Mary your address, she will be happy to mail your child's proofs and an order form. Also on that web site are several dozen candid shots of the kids playing along with information for ordering.
(2) Div. 2 and 3 players - the deadline for ordering has been extended to the end of the month. (Late orders accepted with a small additional fee.)
(3) You can view sample items for sale at this web site.
(4) If any player would like to schedule a 5 minute individual shoot this month, or if there are any other questions, please email Mary.
(5) Girls softball teams will be photographed the third week of June.
(6) All items can be picked up on scheduled weekends in July at Lederman Field. (Or you requested mail delivery.) Please check back here for dates.   Jun 12 2009 8:03AM
Playoff schedules have been updated:
  Div 4, playoff schedule has been updated with the outcome of the Wednesday, 5:30pm game.
  Div 3, Congratulations to World Series Champs Knights.
  Div 2, Congratulations to World Series Champs Owlz.
(Complete playoff schedules are posted here   Jun 11 2009 10:34PM
Junior Pirates vs Sacred Heart, at the Farmhouse
Saturday, 13 June:
9:00am Kindergarten Snell (Coach Shapiro)
10:30am Kindegarten Doumit (Coach Spadaforda)
12:00 Kindergartern Mahlom (Coach Lovell)
1:30pm Grade School McClout (Coach Goggin)
3:00pm Grade School Mahlom (Coach Voight-Therna)
4:30pm Grade School Snell (Coach Feilstein)
Sunday, 14 June:
4:00pm Kindergarten McClout (Coach Marizan)
6:00pm Grade School Doumt (Coach Frischman)   Jun 9 2009 11:33AM
Girls Softball: Rockhounds at Grasshoppers at 5:00pm @ Lederman Field.   Jun 9 2009 11:28AM
The 2009 Tournament begins this coming weekend. Schedules are expected to be posted by Friday at the lastest. The tournament director will contact each coach prior to that with their initial games.   Jun 9 2009 11:18AM
Photo update:
(1) Mary Mervis has extended her deadline for ordering items for Div. 2 and 3. Please email her at: mary.mervis@verizon.net with any questions.
(2) Jr. Pirate proofs are to be handed out at the Tues. June 9th game, and possibly June 11th, weather permitting.
(3) All orders can be mailed to her studio with the envelope provided.
(4) Visit her website with candids and team photos of Jr. Pirates at: http://www.pbase.com/marymervis/jr_pirates_spring_2009
(5) If any child in any division missed their photo date, please email Mary to schedule a make up shoot.   Jun 9 2009 7:58AM
Junior Pirates: The two games on Sunday, 7 June, are canceled. Sessions will resume on Tuesday and Thursday at CDS.   Jun 7 2009 7:29AM
Girls Softball: The Rockhounds will play the Grasshoppers at 12:00 on Sunday, 6/7, at Lederman Field.   Jun 7 2009 7:28AM
Updates: The division 2 and 3 playoff schedules have been updated.   Jun 6 2009 10:30AM
Junior Pirates vs Sacred Heart, at the Farmhouse
9:00am Kindergarten Doumit
10:30am Kindegarten Mahlom
12:00 Kindergartern Snell
1:30pm Grade School McClout
3:00pm Grade School Mahlom
4:30pm Grade School Snell   Jun 5 2009 11:27PM
Photo Update: Mary Mervis has finished photographing almost all of Div. 2, 3 and Jr. Pirates. The ordering deadline is now June 15th. You can mail your order to her in the envelope provided with your order form. (Orders will be accepted after 6/15, with a 10% additional charge.) If your child did not get their individual photo taken, and would like to, please email Mary to set up a time up at Lederman (mary.mervis@verizon.net). Girl's softball photos will be taken next week - dates TBA.   Jun 5 2009 6:51AM
Revised playoff schedules have been posted and now updated.
  Div 3, #4 Mets at #1 Ironbirds, Thursday, 6:30pm
  Div 2, #7 Grasshoppers at #2 Mets, Thursday, 8:30pm
  Div 2, #2 Mets vs #3 Scappers, Friday, 5:00pm
  Div 2, #5 Knights at #4 Ironbirds, Saturday, 2:00pm
  Div 2, #4 vs #5 Winner at #1 Owlz, Saturday, 4:00pm
  Div 3, #3 Knights vs #2 Grasshoppers, Saturday, 5:30pm
(Remember, the individual divisional Playoff Schedules remain the official source for game dates and times.)   Jun 5 2009 6:47AM
All Wednesday games are rained out   Jun 3 2009 6:12PM
Rained out!The Div 2, #5 Knights at #4 Ironbirds, Wednesday, 5:30pm game is postponed due to rain. Once the makeup game is scheduled it will be posted. The Div 2, #7 Grasshoppers at #2 Mets, Wednesday, 7:15pm is still on as of now but please check back after 5:45pm at which time an update about that game will be posted.    Jun 3 2009 4:52PM
The 2009 Bob O'Connor All-Star Tournament will feature 7 divisions (Little League 9, 10, 11, and 12 as well as Bronco 10, 11, and 12). Sixteen Twenty-one Twenty-nine Thirty-seven Forty-three Forty-five Fifty-three teams are already signed up. Contact Randy Frankel to enroll your team.   Jun 3 2009 12:23PM
Playoff schedules (Div 2 and 3 only) continue, Semi-final games begin Thursday, June 4.
  Div 3, #4 Mets at #1 Ironbirds, Thursday, 6:30pm
  Div 2, #3 Scrappers vs TBA, Thursday, 8:30pm
  Div 2, TBA at #1 Owlz, Saturday, 3:00pm
  Div 3, #3 Knights at #2 Grasshoppers, Saturday, 5:00pm
(To see individual division schedules), click the blue highlighted link.   Jun 3 2009 4:47AM
Playoff schedules (Div 2 and 3 only) are posted - games begin Monday, June 1, at 5:00pm.
  Div 2, #6 Rock Hounds at #3 Scrappers, Monday, 5:00pm
  Div 2, #8 Sand Gnats at #1 Owlz, Monday, 6:30pm
  Div 3, #5 Owlz at #4 Mets, Monday, 8:00pm
  Div 2, #5 Knights at #4 Ironbirds, Wednesday, 5:30pm
  Div 2, #7 Grasshoppers at #2 Mets, Wednesday, 7:15pm
  Div 3, #6 Boys Girls Club at #3 Knights, Tuesday, 6:30pm
(Semi-final games are Thursday and Saturday - see individual division schedules).   Jun 1 2009 3:46PM
Little League (Divisions 2 and 3) and Bronco leagues will complete regular season play with today's (Sunday, 31 May) games. Playoff games are only posted on the Playoff Schedules and are not listed on any other schedule (including the front web page). The Playoff Schedules are always available from the Schedules web page.   May 31 2009 6:00AM
Photo update: Mary Mervis has only a few Div. 2 and 3 teams to get proofs to -- if you are one of these teams, she will be at your next game. Jr. Pirates photos will continue next week with team photos on Tuesday. Finally, the types of photography items that will be available for purchase are shown in the on-line Baseball Gallery at http://www.pbase.com/marymervis.   May 29 2009 2:55PM
Junior Pirates is canceled for Thursday, 28 May 2009. However, 10 year old All Star tryouts is on, rain or shine. Likewise, all All-Star tryouts scheduled for Saturday (30 May) and Sunday (31 May) will take place rain or shine.   May 28 2009 4:44PM
As of now (Thursday, 28 May at 4:05pm) all SHBA activities are still on. An update is expected to be posted by 4:45pm so please check back then and before departing for the field.   May 28 2009 4:14PM
Reminder (as we approach the end of the season and the start of the playoffs): Playoff games are only posted on the Playoff Schedules and are not listed on any other schedule (including the front web page). The Playoff Schedules are always available from the Schedules web page.   May 28 2009 5:41AM
Jr. Pirates Photography Days Update (as of 26 May 2009) Profesional photographer Mary Mervis (email Mary with questions) is planning on completing the photographing for Jr. Pirates over the next several sessions (i.e., it will take a bit longer than origianlly announced).   May 27 2009 6:42AM
The GS 13U game vs Carrick today (5/26) at Mellon Field is postponed due to weather. The GS 13U team will play their next game on Wednesday, 27 may, at 3:45pm, vs CDS at Lederman Field.   May 26 2009 1:00PM
Jr. Pirates Photography Days Profesional photographer Mary Mervis is planning on photographing Jr. Pirates Tuesday 5/26 and Thursday 5/28. Details will be available at your normal session.   May 19 2009 4:11PM
Photo Make-Up Days For any Div. 2 or Div. 3 player who missed their photo day, Mary Mervis has scheduled make-up opportunities: Sunday, 24-May, from 3:30pm - 5:00 at Lederman Field, and Wednesday 27-May, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Lederman. Please email Mary if either of these times do not work, and you'd like to try to schedule another time. All your child needs is to be in uniform, and have their glove and a bat.   May 19 2009 4:09PM
Sunday 9 AM future stars program will not be held due to poor field conditions. All other Sunday games are still on   May 16 2009 9:27PM
Summer Camps Squirrel Hill Baseball is happy to announce three separate summer baseball camps for boys and girls under the direction of University of Pittsburgh Head Baseball Coach Joe Jordano and his staff. Each camp will run from Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am – 3:00pm
  Camp A: June 15-18, 2009, at Pitt's Trees Field
  Camp B: July 6-9, 2009, at Pitt's Trees Field
  Camp C: August 10-13, 2009, at Lederman Field
Contact Randy Frankel to register for any/all of them.   May 15 2009 8:40AM
Click here to see the team photography schedule in pdf format (revised and still somewhat tentative) as of 14 May 2009.   May 15 2009 5:47AM
Girls Softball The GS-Grasshoppers will play the GS-Rock Hounds on Sunday, 17 May, at 11:00am, at Lederman Field.   May 14 2009 3:37PM
The remainder of the regular season's Little League schedule has now been uploaded.   May 14 2009 6:33AM
Junior Pirates resumes Thursday, 5/14 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday through the first week in June.   May 13 2009 8:47AM
We are excited to be able to offer our players a chance to have individual and team photos taken this year! Expect an email from your coach, letting you know prior to which of your games (within the next 10 days) the pictures will be taken. On your picture day, you will receive information as to how to order and pay for any items you are interested in.   May 8 2009 3:11PM
Girls Softball (Note, everywhere on the website, GS = Girls Softball)
  GS-Grasshoppers practice Sunday, 11:00am
  GS-Rock Hounds practice Sunday, 3:30pm   May 8 2009 12:01PM
Girls Softball practice schedule for Thursday, May 7 at Lederman Field:
  GS-Grasshoppers 5PM to 6:30 PM
  GS-Rock Hounds 5:45 to 7:15
  GS-Sq Hill 13U 5:45 to 7:15   May 7 2009 5:17PM
The Div 2 game scheduled between the Ironbirds and Sand Gnats for Monday (5-4) is canceled and the girls softball practices for the Rock Hounds and Grasshoppers are also canceled   May 4 2009 3:26PM
Congratulations to Randy Frankel on being named the 2009 recipient of the Joseph L. "Ziggy" Kahn Memorial Award by the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania. The annual Ziggy Kahn Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the children of our community. The award will be presented at the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania annual induction banquet on 17 May. For information or to purchase a ticket contact Alan Mallinger, 412-521-8011 ext. 272, or email amallinger@jccpgh.org.    Apr 30 2009 9:39PM
Future Stars continues Saturday at 9:00 and 11:00am and Sunday at 9:00am. Follow your assigned times.   Apr 30 2009 9:00PM
Junior Pirates continues at Community Day today (Thursday, 4/30), 5:30, pre-school and girls followed by kindergarten and older at 6:45 PM. Junior Pirates will follow this same schedule every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the season.   Apr 30 2009 1:21PM
A Girls Softball Clinic for ages 8-13 will be held on Sunday, 3 May 2009, from 1:00-2:30pm at Lederman Field (Blue Slide/Frick Park) and will be run by the Alderdice team and coaches.   Apr 30 2009 1:21PM
In case you are wondering, Bronco games are being played. We will post the teams, schedules, and standings as soon as we can.   Apr 29 2009 5:50AM
Needed - score of the Monday, 4/27, 5:30PM, division 2 game, Sand Gnats vs Srrappers. Please email to the WebLackey.   Apr 29 2009 5:49AM
Games for tonite, Tuesday, 28 April, are canceled due to weather.   Apr 29 2009 5:47AM
Games for tonight (Wed 4-22) at Lederman are canceled due to field conditions   Apr 22 2009 12:25PM
Due to cold and wet weather, Junior Pirates at Community Day will NOT be held today (Wed 4-22). The first two sessions will be held Thursday, April 23 (pre-school and girls 5:45, Kindergarten and older at 6:45 PM) and Sunday, April 26 (pre-school and girls 3:30, Kindergarten and older at 4:45 PM)   Apr 22 2009 11:01AM
Games at Lederman field for tonight (Tues 4-21) are canceled. Also the Mets-Grasshoppers Div 3 game scheduled for Wed 4-22 will be canceled and played at a later date. Tonight's games will be rescheduled as follows:
  Rock Hounds vs Grasshoppers (Div 2) on Wed 4-22 at 7:00 PM.
  Knights vs Ironbirds (Div 3) on Sat 4-25 at 5:00 PM.
  The schedules have been updated to reflect these changes.    Apr 22 2009 8:20AM
Games for tonight (Mon 4-20) at Lederman are Postponed   Apr 20 2009 12:58PM
The girls softball clinic will be held today, Sunday 4/19 from 1:30-3:00pm, at Mellon Park (field closest to Ellis School). The second session will be Sunday, 4/26, Mellon Park, 1:30-3:00pm.   Apr 19 2009 10:22AM
Rules for the Little League, updated for the Spring 2009 season, have been posted on the Documents web page.   Apr 17 2009 5:58PM
The exhibition games scheduled for Lederman Field today (Wed 4-15) are PPD   Apr 15 2009 3:52PM
The first half of the regular season schedule has now been posted. The rest of the schedule should be finished by the 2nd week of May. The regular season will end around June 7. The playoffs should be completed by the middle of June. Good luck to all teams - play ball and have fun!   Apr 14 2009 10:30PM
Junior Pirates UPDATE The program at Community Day's Field will begin on Wednesday April 22, 2009. Pre-school and girls will start at 5:45 PM and Kindergarten and up will begin at 6:45 PM. Coaches: There will be a Junior Pirates coaches meeting on Sunday April 19 @ 10 AM at Lederman Field.    Apr 14 2009 10:06PM
Coaches and the contact info that we have for them have been added to the Team Web Pages. If you spot any errors or have any updates, please email them to the the WebLackey.   Apr 5 2009 11:03AM
Seven exhibition games, division 2 and division 3, have been added to this web site. These exhibition games begin Monday, 13 April 2009. Click on your team to see just its schedule or click here to see the complete season's schedule (as much of it as is posted).   Apr 4 2009 7:25PM
Junior Pirates The first session will be Tuesday, 14 April 2009 at CDS Field. Pre-school through kindergarten players report from 5:30-6:30pm and 1st-2nd graders report from 6:30-7:30pm.   Apr 4 2009 9:33AM
Spring Season Update: Practices and exhibition games are expected to begin the weekend of Saturday, 4 April 2009. By now, a coach should have contacted you -- if you have not received that contact, please call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369. We do hope to post a practice/exhibition schedule in the next couple of days.   Apr 4 2009 9:32AM
SHBA invites local teams (leagues for ages 11, 12 or 13) to participate in our Spring Bronco League. Call Randy Frankel for details or to register.   Mar 22 2009 10:38AM
SHBA is arranging Girls Softball for the Spring 2009 season. We envision three divisions (ages 4-7; 8-10; and 11-13). Call Randy Frankel for details or to register.   Mar 22 2009 10:36AM
SHBA extends an invitation to Little League teams (ages 9-12) and Bronco teams (ages 10-12) to particiate in our annual our Bob O'Connor Memorial Squirrel Hill All-Star Tournament. Call Randy Frankel for details or to register.   Mar 22 2009 10:33AM
SHBA can still accomodate players of every age (from Junior Pirates to SuperColt) for the Spring/Summer 2009 season. Call Randy Frankel for details or to register.   Mar 22 2009 10:18AM
Don't forget: The 3rd and final session of SHBA's Spring Training begins with Pitt's baseball game at 12:00noon Sunday, 22 March 2009, at Trees Field. The actual spring training will be on Trees Field immediately following the game. If the game is rained out, Group 1 will practice in the Cost Center at 4:00pm and Group 2 at 5:30pm.   Mar 22 2009 10:16AM
Congratulations to Randy Frankel on being named the 2009 recipient of the Joseph L. "Ziggy" Kahn Memorial Award by the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania. The annual Ziggy Kahn Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the children of our community. The award will be presented at the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania annual induction banquet on 17 May. For information contact Alan Mallinger , (412) 521-8011 ext. 272, or email amallinger@jccpgh.org.    Feb 19 2009 5:19AM
Photographer Mary Mervis has posted a number of pictures from the second session of Squirrel Hill Baseball's Spring Training (held at Pitt's Cost Center and led by Pitt Coach Joe Jordano)   Feb 16 2009 10:16PM
The Central Catholic High School Baseball coaching staff is offering two 3-hour Pre-Spring Baseball Clinics for 5th-8th graders, on Saturday, 21 Feb and/or Sunday, 22 February 2009. Click here for a flyer including information how to register.   Feb 16 2009 10:05PM
SHBA is very interested in reviving the Girls Softball program. Individuals and teams, ages 4 and up, interested in participating in Girls Softball should contact Randy Frankel (call 412-306-0369).   Feb 12 2009 7:07AM
Oops! The email address posted for Randy contained a typo and is now fixed. Sorry about that!   Feb 12 2009 7:04AM
Spring Training 2009 Schedule
8 Feb 2009, 9 years old and under, 4:00-5:30pm
8 Feb 2009, 10 years old and up, 5:30-7:00pm
15 Feb 2009, 9 years old and under, 4:00-5:30pm
15 Feb 2009, 10 years old and up, 5:30-7:00pm
22 Mar 2009, Everyone, 12:00pm, Pitt baseball game, followed by Spring Training on the field.
Parking is free at the Cost Center (directions are posted on the Directions to Fields web page). Pitt's Trees Field is immediately behind the Cost Center. FYI - Coach Jordano and his Pitt baseball team are away for their Spring Training 19 Feb through 15 March.    Feb 5 2009 2:39PM
Squirrel Hill Baseball Association is happy to announce its All New Spring Training 2009, featuring instruction from University of Pittsburgh Head Baseball Coach Joe Jordano and his staff and players, and conducted at Pitt's indoor training facility. Click here for a flyer with the details. Call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369 to register.   Jan 20 2009 3:41PM
Happy New Year! Spring Training is just around the corner! Call Randy Frankel to reserve a spot.   Jan 1 2009 9:23AM
Spring Training 2009 Update: 150 players have already signed up for Spring Training, only 50 spots remain!   Dec 21 2008 6:08AM
Girls Softball: SHBA is considering adding girls softball teams - if you are interested, please contact Randy (use either the phone number or email address on the front page) for details.   Dec 21 2008 5:57AM
The All American Baseball Center is looking for two more teams to round out their 11U indoor league that is set to start on December 6th. The league will last for eight weeks providing each team with one game per week. There will also be a 10U indoor league that is set to start on January 31, 2009. For more information on the league, or to register, click here.   Nov 27 2008 5:26AM
Pitt Baseball Pitching/Catching Clinic, Dec. 29-30, 2008, 9:00am-Noon, at the University of Pittsburgh's Cost Center, conducted by the Pitt Baseball & the All American Baseball Center instructors. This clinic is a two-day event that allows young pitchers & catchers to develop the proper techniques and fundamentals of their specific positions. Ages 7-15 are eligible to attend. The cost is $95. To register, call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Nov 23 2008 12:09PM
Pitt Baseball All Skills Clinic, Dec. 27-28, 2008, 9:00am-Noon, at the University of Pittsburgh's Cost Center, conducted by the Pitt Baseball & the All American Baseball Center instructors. This clinic is a two-day event that allows young baseball players to develop the proper techniques and fundamentals of the game. Ages 7-15 are eligible to attend. The cost is $95. To register, call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Nov 23 2008 12:07PM
Pitt Baseball Hitting Clinic, Dec. 20-21, 2008, 9:00am-Noon, at the University of Pittsburgh's Cost Center, conducted by the Pitt Baseball & the All American Baseball Center instructors. This clinic is a two-day event that allows hitters to develop the proper techniques and fundamentals necessary to improve as a hitter. Ages 7-15 are eligible to attend. The cost is $95. To register, call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Nov 23 2008 12:05PM
The All American Baseball Center's East Campus is offering free baseball evaluations this Saturday, November 22. Player aged 8-18 are welcome to attend this evaluation, which is designed to help players identify their strengths and weaknesses and then build upon them. Ages 8-12 will be evaluated at 12:00 and ages 13-18 will begin at 1:30. Players should arrive 15 minutes before in baseball gear and either sneakers or turf shoes. To register, click here. If you have any questions, call us at 412-380-7000.    Nov 21 2008 7:09AM
The All American Baseball Center will host both a 10U and 11U indoor league this winter. The leagues will be eight weeks, with one game a week on Saturday. The 11U league starts December 6th and the 10U league starts January 31st. For more information on the leagues click here.   Nov 11 2008 6:11AM

Thanks for a great 2008 Baseball year!

See you beginning in February with Spring Training.   Nov 2 2008 6:52PM
Looking for baseball instruction? Check out the searchable database of Western PA baseball camps, clinics and more (also available from the More Info web page). New opportunities were added on 10/17/08 for November 2008 thrugh April 2009.   Nov 2 2008 6:51PM
Did you take pictures at the PNC Park Award ceremony? If so, and you would like to share them with us for posting on the web site, we would be happy to have them. Just email them to the WebLackey.   Nov 2 2008 6:51PM
Congratulations to World Series Champs:
  Miami, Division 2
  Florida State, Division 3
  Saints 10, Bronco No Group
  Plum 10, Bronco Group A
  Revolution Red 11, Bronco Group B
  Revolution Red 12, Pony Group A
  Woodland Hills Blue, Pony Group B
  Cside Express, Colt Group A
  West Allegheny, Colt Group B
   Nov 2 2008 6:46PM
All playoff brackets have been updated to reflect remaining game times (an occassional game is yet to be scheduled):
  Bronco-No Group
  Bronco-Group A       Bronco-Group B
  Pony-Group A          Pony-Group B
  Colt-Group A           Colt-Group B
Reminder about established playoff rules: For each unique Pony or Colt playoff game, any individual can pitch no more than 4 innings (a complete set of rules can be found here.   Oct 19 2008 10:13AM
Join us for SHBA Awards Ceremony at PNC Park  on Sunday 19 October 2008, beginning at 11:00am (free parking). Click here for a one page pdf file with complete details.   Oct 18 2008 6:06AM
The 2009 Squirrel Hill Baseball Association's list of programs is now available from the More Info/Rules & Other Documents web page.   Oct 16 2008 5:52AM
Spring Training - Squirrel Hill, at Allderdice HS, and will be conducted by Dan Nimire and his staff from All American Baseball Center. The program runs for 4 consecutive Sundays beginning in mid-February, 2009. A registration form is available on the Documents page under the More Info page.    Oct 10 2008 6:38AM
Spring Training - South Hills at the JCC in Mt. Lebanon and will be conducted by Matt Bianco and his staff from Bianco School of Baseball. The program runs for 4 consecutive Sundays beginning in mid-February, 2009. A registration form is available on the Documents page under the More Info page.    Oct 10 2008 6:38AM
Spring Baseball, 2009 For indiviudual players, teams will be formed and announced during the first week of April. SHBA again will be including 11U and 12U Bronco All-Star divisions. A registration form is available on the Documents page under the More Info page.    Oct 10 2008 6:37AM
The 9/27 Revolution-9/Monroeville-10 6:30/8:30pm Bronco DH at M3 has been rained out.
The 9/27 Mt Lebanon/Milita-10 6:45/8:45pm Bronco DH at M4 has been rained out.   Sep 27 2008 4:09PM
The Pony and Colt game schedule for 9/27 through 10/11 has just been uploaded.   Sep 24 2008 4:25PM
The Bronco game schedule for 9/27 through 10/11 has just been uploaded.   Sep 24 2008 4:08PM
Parents: Don't let kids pitch too much (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 8/31/08)   Sep 20 2008 11:48AM
Bronco thru Colt schedules have been updated for the weekend of 9/20-21. Directions to McCully Field (aka Hampton Twp Park fields) now are posted in the normal location.   Sep 18 2008 3:16PM
Sun, 9/14: The double headers at Knobb Field, and the one at Mellon Park have been canceled. If a game is not marked PPD on the schedule, then it will be played today.   Sep 14 2008 10:59AM
Sun, 9/14, the West Allegheny/RBI Redwings Colt-A 10AM doubleheader has been moved from Fairview to Leopold Field (see your coach for directions).   Sep 14 2008 9:06AM
Sun, 9/14: All LF games are on as scheduled. The Colt game at Apdale is canceled.   Sep 14 2008 8:48AM
The Sat, 9/13, 2pm/4pm double-header at Lederman Field and the 6pm/8pm double-header at Scott are both rained out. Check back later for status of the 7pm/9pm double header at LF.   Sep 13 2008 2:23PM
All Pony/Colt/SuperColt games for Sat, 9/13 have now been rained-out. The 11am, Sat 9/13 game at LF is rained-out. Today's afternoon and evening games at Plum, Lederman Field, and Scott are currently still on as scheduled.   Sep 13 2008 11:53AM
Sat, 9/13, 7:54am: Today's 9am Colt double-header at Allderdice (Revolution 14/Allderdice JV) has been canceled. Game status of still-scheduled games will be updated in an hour or so.   Sep 13 2008 8:03AM
Friday Sept 12 - All 3 games at Lederman are PPD and for Saturday 9-13 the 9 AM game is PPD   Sep 12 2008 3:06PM
Just received the news: the rain is going to negatively impact most of the games played on Monroeville fields (Evergreen; M3; Old Mon; Ramsey). Be sure to check the schedules first thing Saturday morning to see what games have been PPD.   Sep 12 2008 2:22PM
The remainder of the Fall Season schedule has now been loaded for Division 2 and Division 3.   Sep 11 2008 8:53PM
Directions to most fields are available (if anyone has street addresses for Knobb Park the WebLackey would appreciate receiving that information). Thank you to L for the directions to Fairview, GS for those to Scott Twp Park, SJ for those to Evergreen Park, and KB to Callery.   Sep 11 2008 6:35AM
Updates:
   Franklin 11 (Bronco, Group A) has withdrawn from the league.
   The SuperColt and Colt divisions have been combined into a single Colt division.   Sep 11 2008 5:09AM
Some shuffling of divisions has occurred in order to make it more fair for everyone involved; the following changes have been implemented:
   Plum, Division 2 has withdrawn from the league.
   Squirrel Hill, Bronco-Group B has changed its name to Squirrel Hill-DM and moved up to Pony-Group A.
   Squirrel Hill Gold, Pony-Group A has moved up to Pony-Group B.
   Sacred Heart, SuperColt has moved down to Colt.
   For all three teams, already-played games were recoded as exhibition games and future games in their old divisions were PPD (canceled).
   A new team, Scott, was added to the Colt division.
   Sep 9 2008 6:09AM
The 2008 Rules for all divisions have been posted (see the More Info page).   Sep 9 2008 6:07AM
Anyone that has scores for games for which the outcome is not yet posted on this site is encouraged to email those game scores to the the WebLackey   Sep 6 2008 10:06PM
An explanation about web-posted schedules: Once the season begins, an existing game already posted on the web site is not altered in any way except for the score. If an already-posted game needs to be moved to a different field or a different time than was originally posted, the original game is left on the schedule but marked as PPD and a new game is added.    Sep 6 2008 7:45AM
The Sat, 9/6, 2 & 4pm games between Militia Blue 13 and Militia Red 13 have been relocated from the Old Mon field to Callery field -- check with your coach for directions to that field.   Sep 5 2008 4:49PM
Website hint: If you want see games sorted by field for either Divisions 2, 3 and Bronco, or Pony through SuperColt, chose that option from the listing on the bottom of the Schedules page.   Sep 5 2008 6:05AM
Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Managers: If you spot errors in coach names or contact info, or any other errors (especially field directions), please feel free to email them to the WebLackey who would be happy to correct the site. Likewise, email if you need information that you cannot find and we'll use your feedback to improve the site for all.   Sep 4 2008 5:49PM
The first part of the Fall Season schedules for Bronco, Pony, Colt, and SuperColt teams have now been posted.   Sep 3 2008 11:16PM
The building housing the web server for the Squirrel Hill Baseball Association will be without electrical power from midnite Wednesday through 8am Thursday morning (9/4). That outage means the SHBA web site will not be available during that period of time. We apologize for any inconvenience.   Sep 3 2008 2:22PM
Play Ball !
(Except in the case of rain, lightning, or muddy field - in which cases, postponed games will be announced here AND on the schedules.)
   Sep 1 2008 6:59AM
64 teams ranging from Division 2 Little League through SuperColt are set to play Fall Ball. The first two weeks of the Little League schedule is now posted (see Schedules page for the complete listing or the Teams page for just your favorite team's schedule.   Aug 30 2008 7:01AM
Div 2 & Div 3 coaches: Want to schedule a practice? Check out field availability here then email the WebLackey with your request.   Aug 28 2008 5:12AM
Squirrel Hill Fall Ball season is slated to begin Monday, Sept 1, with Division 2 and Division 3 games at Lederman Field. Look for an alert in the near future announcing the schedule as being posted.   Aug 26 2008 10:06PM
Summer season ended Thursday 8/21. Fall season will begin after Labor Day (team practices called by your coach might happen before then).   Aug 25 2008 11:36AM
FYI: Don Nania named Gateway baseball coach   Aug 22 2008 5:12AM
All 2008 Junior Pirate Rookie Ball players are entitled to three free tickets to the Pirates game on Tuesday 8/26 at which the players will be recognized on the field. If you need tickets, pick them up from Randy Frankel on Thursday, 8/21, between 5:45 and 7:15pm at Lederman Field (Blue Slide Park) or call him (412-306-0369) for other options.   Aug 21 2008 8:54AM
Update:  57 Teams (distributed across 12 different divisions) have signed up for Fall Ball - they are listed here (also accessible from the Teams page). Contact Randy Frankel to add your team or individual player. Coaches are asked to email the WebLackey their contact (cell, home, work phone numbers; email address) information that they wished displayed on the web site.   Aug 21 2008 8:53AM
Congratulations to the Squirrel Hill Colt team who captured the City's BIG League Championship at the 6:30pm, Friday, 1 August game at PNC Park, defeating McKeesport #2 13-1. The final version of the bracket is available on the Schedules page. (Pictures are available on the Highlights page.)   Aug 17 2008 9:18PM
Squirrel Hill will be hosting Fall Ball for Junior Pirates (pre-school) all the way up to Supercolt (age 18). There will be both in-house and All Star leagues. Individual players and team managers should contact Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369. Team managers in particular might read this document as well. [Details about Summer Ball, Summer Camps, and Fall Ball can be found on the MoreInfo/Documents web page in the Summer and Fall Opportunities document.]   Aug 16 2008 8:04AM
The Summer programs at the field for Thursday (8-14) are PPD due to rain   Aug 14 2008 6:09PM
Congratulations to the Mayor's Cup Team for their Runner's Up finish (3W - 1L overall) in the 21-team tournament. Although they lost the 31 July game at PNC Park 3-0, they prepared and played well in all four games. The final version of the bracket is available on the Schedules page. (Mary Mervis' photos are here.)   Aug 2 2008 2:36PM
Reminder: On August 1st, the default league shown becomes the Summer 2008 League. You can access Travel 2008 League (or any other prior league) results by changing the League Selection in the Following Standings are ... drop down menu just under the Weather Link below.    Aug 1 2008 6:11AM
You are invited to watch! The Squirrel Hill Colt team will play the championship game on Friday, 8/1, 6:30pm, at PNC Park vs McKeesport #2 (free admission to PNC Park - enter near home plate; free parking in Lot #6 on General Robinson St; concession stands will be open).   Jul 28 2008 9:13PM
You are invited to watch! The Squirrel Hill Mayor's Cup Tournament team will play the championship game on Thursday, 7/31, 4:30pm, at PNC Park vs Elliott Brewers (free admission to PNC Park - gates for fans open at 4:00pm; free parking in Lot #6 on General Robinson St; concession stands will be open).   Jul 28 2008 9:10PM
The 10 year old All-Stars complete their season by winning the Brookline double-elimination tournament with a 5-1 record. Their 13W & 6L Travel season included (pictures available on the Highlights page):
 Went 0 & 2 in the West Mifflin Tournament (never completed)
  Finished 2nd in Etna (2 & 2)
  Finished 1st in Squirrel Hill (2 & 0, B bracket)
  Finished 1st in the Kennedy (4 & 1)
  Finished 1st in Brookline (5 & 1)    Jul 28 2008 6:39AM
Squirrel Hill wins their semi-final game 7-0 in the Mayor's Cup Tournament lead by a complete game shut-out pitched by John McGowan (12 K's / 1 BB / 3 Hits), (bracket is posted here and is also available on the Schedules page)! Their championship game is Thursday, 7/31, 4:30pm, at PNC Park vs Elliott Brewers (free admission to PNC Park - gates for fans open at 4:00pm; free parking in Lot #6 on General Robinson St).   Jul 26 2008 10:14PM
Squirrel Hill Colt team wins its semi-finals and will play for the Championship at PNC Park on Friday, August 1 at 6:30pm. Come and watch them play - admission is free!. Both Squirrel Hill Gold Pony and Squirrel Hill Red Supercolt were knocked out of their brackets in quarterfinal games (See schedules page for complete brackets.)   Jul 26 2008 2:35PM
The Summer Baseball Season will start on Thursday, 7/24 {not Tuesday -- due to weather related poor field conditions}. The schedule is (all at Lederman Field):
  Junior Pirates (ages 4-7) -- 5:45-6:45pm
  Division 2 (ages 8-11) -- 6:45pm
  Division 3 -- 8:15pm   Jul 22 2008 10:12AM
Check out the Highlights web page for pictues and news from SHBA Travel Teams.   Jul 19 2008 11:47AM
Congratulations to the 2008 Bob O'Connor Memorial Tournament Champs! (With 100 games scored and another 30 PPD and rescheduled, the tournament is now complete.)
  9-LL Beaver Valley
  10-LL-B1 Franklin Blue
  10-LL-B2 Squirrel Hill
  11-LL West Point
  12-LL West Point
  10-Bronco Shaler
  11-Bronco Upper St Clair
  12-Bronco Revolution Red   Jul 19 2008 10:32AM
The Squirrel Hill 10 All-Stars are champions of the Squirrel Hill Tournament [Bracket 2]; they won the championship game (18-9) on Friday 7-18. The Squirrel Hill 10 All-Stars are champions of the Kennedy Tournament; they won the championship game (11-9) on Thursday 7-17. Congratulations to the boys and the coaches for both tournament championships!   Jul 19 2008 6:14AM
The 12A Squirrel Hill All-Star travel team ends their season with a no-hitter win at the Robinson Tourney, against South Fayette, pitched by Hunter Mervis and Mike Melrose. Alex Baretta and Avery Feingold hit home runs and the team played error-free all night! Pictures here.   Jul 18 2008 11:12AM
Congratulations to the Sq Hill 11 All Star Team for a 16-Win/3-Loss 2008 Travel Season. They won the West Mifflin tournament, finished second in both the Squirrel Hill and Kennedy tournaments, and finished third in the Upper St Clair tournament. Grreat job team! See the picture here from the West Mifflin tournament.    Jul 14 2008 10:11PM
Summer baseball (Little League and Junior Pirates) begins Monday, 21 July 2008. Interested in playing? Call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Jul 14 2008 5:45AM
Congratulations to the Sq Hill 10 All Star Team for their Runners-Up finish in the Etna tournament - great job team! See the picture here.    Jul 13 2008 8:58AM
The third game on Tuesday nite was rained out.   Jul 8 2008 11:50PM
All games at Lederman Field on Monday, 7/7 were postponed till another day due to sloppy field conditions from the afternoon rain storm.   Jul 7 2008 11:18PM
Squirrel Hill Summer Baseball begins about July 10th (and ends near the end of August). If you are interested in playing, contact Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) for details.   Jul 6 2008 3:14PM
The complete tournament schedule is posted either as one document containing games for all 7 divisions (Complete Tourney Schedule) or as separate divisional schedules available on the Tournament web page. [Updated for games played and schedule changes through Saturday 7/5, games.]   Jul 5 2008 11:52PM
Congratulations to the Sq Hill 11 All Star Team for their Runners-Up finish in the Kennedy tournament (the team went 4 wins and just the one loss) - great job team!   Jul 4 2008 9:21PM
Looking for baseball instruction? Check out the searchable database of Western PA baseball camps, clinics and more (also available from the More Info web page). New opportunities are added on a regular basis.   Jul 3 2008 10:25AM
Looking for links and/or directions to local Little League organizations and their fields? Check out the More Info/Links web page.   Jul 3 2008 10:09AM
All 3 tournament games for Monday night are PPD. The 6:45 PM Bulldogs-Revolution Red 12Bronco game is rescheduled for Tuesday night (7-1) at 6:45 PM    Jun 30 2008 5:53PM
Monday June 30 5:00 PM Sq Hill tournament game (Shaler - Plum) is canceled. Those playing the 6:45 game should check in around 5 PM   Jun 30 2008 3:55PM
As of 2:00pm, Monday's (6/30) Sq Hill Black Pony game has been moved to Olympia Park (Mt. Washington). Directions can be found on the BIG League web site. Due to the 3:30pm downpour, the Sq Hill Black Pony game has been canceled for today, 6/30.   Jun 30 2008 3:51PM
The Bob O'Connor Squirrel Hill Tournament games from 5:30pm on Sunday, 6/29 are post-poned till another day due to a severe 30-minute downpour that begin about 5:35pm. New game times will be determined this evening.   Jun 29 2008 6:28PM
The Squirrel Hill Black Pony game to be played at Allderdice at 6pm on Sunday, 6/29 was canceled at 5:50pm due to a severe 25-minute downpour that washed out the field.   Jun 29 2008 6:25PM
The Squirrel Hill Pony Black game for Friday, 6/27, at 6pm, at Magee Field has been canceled due to poor field conditions.   Jun 27 2008 2:15PM
Sunday June 15 - All tournament games at Lederman on as scheduled   Jun 15 2008 7:59AM
Reminder: On June 15th, the default league shown becomes the Travel 2008 League. You can access Spring 2008 League results by changing the League Selection in the drop down menu just under the Weather Link below.   Jun 15 2008 5:37AM
Sat June 14 - 3, 5 ,7 & 9 PM tournament games are PPD   Jun 14 2008 3:32PM
Sq Hill Super COLT game at Duquesne is PPD   Jun 14 2008 12:39PM
Sat June 14 Sq Hill Tournament games at Lederman Field are being played as scheduled   Jun 14 2008 10:31AM
Sat June 14 SQ Hill Red Super COLT at Duquesne is still scheduled to be played. Both the Sq Hill COLT and Sq Hill Super COLT games at Allderdice are PPD due to field conditions   Jun 14 2008 10:30AM
Congratulations to Divison 2 Thunder and Divison 3 Thunder on winning their World Series! The Bronco Divison playoffs are still in progress.   Jun 13 2008 6:08AM
Coming Friday, June 13 -- first games of the Bob O'Connor Memorial Squirrel Hill All-Stars Tournament 2008. Check back later for actual games and times.   Jun 12 2008 12:12PM
Upcoming playoff games:
Thu, 6/12, 7:30pm, LF, Div 3, Red Wings vs Thunder (WS game 2)
Fri, 6/13, 2:45pm, LF, Div 3, Red Wings vs Thunder (WS game 3 if nec)
   Jun 12 2008 10:44AM
Divison 2, Divison 3 , and Bronco Divison playoff brackets have been updated as of 6:00am Thursday, 6/12/08.   Jun 12 2008 5:59AM
As of 2:25pm on 6/5, the Thunder/Express (Div 3) game at SH @ 6:15pm has been CANCELED.   Jun 5 2008 2:34PM
Playoff games for Thursday, June 5:
AT LEDERMAN: Sea Dogs at Bulls (div 2) 5:30PM.
AT LEDERMAN: Bulls at Diamond Jaxx (div 3) 7:30PM.
AT STANTON HEIGHTS: Express at Thunder (div 3) 6:15PM. CANCELED
AT MELLON: Boys Club Blue at Sacred Heart 6:00 PM.   Jun 5 2008 2:32PM
Divison 2 and Divison 3 playoff brackets have been updated with all information available as of 9:25pm, Wednesday, 6/4/08  7:10am, Thursday, 6/5/08   9:15am, Thursday, 6/5/08  12:30pm, Thursday, 6/5/08.   Jun 5 2008 12:48PM
Wed June 4th 7:30 Boys Club Red - Mudcats game is ppd. Trying to reschedule for Friday June 6 (time and place TBD)   Jun 4 2008 5:06PM
All PONY games involving Sq Hill teams have been ppd for Wed June 4. Little League games still on at Lederman as scheduled.   Jun 4 2008 3:33PM
Due to yesterday's rain-outs the schedule for today, Wed June 4 is: 5:00PM Red Wings at Dia Jaxx (div 2) and 7:30 Mudcats at Boys Club Red (div 3). Please check the web site and/or call the field (421-7172) if the weather looks bad.   Jun 4 2008 2:32PM
Still no news as of 1:40pm (assume all games are still on). As of 12:50pm, Wed, 6/4, we have no information about any weather delays/postponements for EITHER Little League or BIG League games. We will update this message if and when we hear anything.   Jun 4 2008 1:48PM
Looking for baseball opportunities now that Spring league is almost complete? Check out the searchable database of Western PA baseball camps, clinics and more (also available from the More Info web page). Six more clinics were added today.    Jun 3 2008 10:01PM
Have you checked out the Highlights page recently?   Jun 3 2008 9:27PM
For Tuesday June 3 - All Little League and Jr Pirates have been PPD.    Jun 3 2008 8:11PM
Divison 2 and Divison 3 playoff brackets have now been posted (also available from the Schedules web page).   Jun 3 2008 8:10PM
The Spring 2008 regular season is now complete for Div 2 and Div 3 (Bronco is still on-going)! To see the final regular season standings, and associated statistics, see the Extended League Standings web page (also available from the Schedules page).   Jun 3 2008 3:57PM
Reminder: Playoff games are ONLY posted on the playoff schedules -- they are neither posted in the Little League Games table on this page, nor are posted on the individual schedule pages for each team.   Jun 3 2008 8:04AM
Divison 2 playoff bracket has now been posted (also available from the Schedules web page.   Jun 2 2008 1:32PM
Saturday May 31 9AM, 11AM & 1PM games are all PPD   May 31 2008 8:57AM
Want to enjoy a smile? Check out the "story" about Hoops and YoYo going to the Ballgame posted on the Highlights page, submitted by Mary Mervis.   May 26 2008 7:06AM
Forty-six (46) teams have already signed up for the Bob O'Connor Memorial Squirrel Hill All-Stars Tournament 2008. Berths are still available in most divisions -- to reserve yours, call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   May 25 2008 8:21AM
Wed May 21 Thunder-Express game is PPD. The game is rescheduled for Thursday May 22 at 6PM at Stanton Heights   May 21 2008 5:37PM
Wed, May 21 Braddock-Squirrel Hill Black PONY game at Mellon is PPD    May 21 2008 1:23PM
Make-up games have been added to the schedule. Please be sure to check out your team's web page to see their complete schedule (contains both old and new games).   May 20 2008 9:37PM
Allderdice, baseball semi-final playoff game: 5/22 @ 1:00pm @ Trees Field   May 20 2008 9:36PM
All games for Tues May 20 are on as scheduled   May 20 2008 3:08PM
Monday 5/19/2008 6:00pm Tri-Ward-Squirrel Hill GOLD PONY game has been moved from Mellon to Allderdice    May 19 2008 3:44PM
Monday May 19 games to be played as scheduled   May 19 2008 3:28PM
A new document describing SHBA Weather Policy has been posted on the More Info-Rules & Other Documents page.   May 18 2008 10:22PM
Sunday May 18 - all games PPD   May 18 2008 3:09PM
Sunday May 18 All games at Mellon are PPD. We will evaluate Lederman Field around 2 PM to see if the 5 & 7 PM games can be played there   May 18 2008 12:28PM
May 18 1PM Sea Dogs-Sacred Heart game at Mellon is PPD   May 18 2008 12:23PM
Sunday May 18 1 PM & 3 PM Penn Twp-Monroeville games at Lederman are PPD   May 18 2008 9:50AM
Sunday May 18 11AM Penn Twp-Renegades game is PPD   May 18 2008 8:15AM
Sunday May 18 9:00 AM Mudcats-Bulls Div 3 game is PPD   May 17 2008 9:11PM
All games for Sat May 17 are PPD   May 17 2008 2:27PM
Sat May 17 11AM Red Wings-Dia Jaxx game is PPD   May 17 2008 10:10AM
May 17 - 9AM Bulls-Sacred Heart Div 3 game is PPD.    May 17 2008 7:55AM
Friday May 16 8:15 Boys Club Blue - Hooks game is postponed   May 16 2008 4:31PM
Friday May 16 4:45 (Hooks-Mudcats) and 6:30 (Dia Jaxx-Red Wings) games are PPD. The 8:15 game is still on as of now   May 16 2008 3:13PM
As of 5:19pm, all games are still scheduled to be played tonight (both Little League and Pony League).   May 14 2008 5:26PM
The Wednesday, 5/14, 6:00pm game for the Squirrel Hill Black Pony team has been moved from Mellon Field to Allderdice Field due to field conditions. As of 1:10PM the game is still set to be played - check back for changes due to weather.   May 14 2008 1:27PM
Parents, Players:  43 more games, spanning all three divisions, have been added to the schedule as of Wednesday, 5/14, 8:45am. Check out the updated schedule for your team (easiest done from the Teams web page.   May 14 2008 9:03AM
Monday 5-12 7:30 game is PPD   May 12 2008 5:39PM
Monday 5-12 Mudcats-Express game is PPD. Game will be played Thursday May 15 at 5:30 PM at Stanton Heights   May 12 2008 4:13PM
Monday 5-12 Sq Hill Gold PONY game at Mellon is PPD   May 12 2008 4:12PM
Monday May 12 5:30 game at Lederman is PPD - A decision on the 7:30 game will be made by 5:30   May 12 2008 4:09PM
All games for Sunday May 11 are PPD   May 11 2008 12:16PM
The 5PM and 7PM games for today, Saturday, 5/10, are on, as scheduled.   May 10 2008 4:34PM
The Saturday (5/10) 3PM game is also PPD. Work is still going on at the field -- check back later for news about the 5PM and 7PM games.   May 10 2008 2:50PM
Saturday 11 AM & 1 PM games are PPD. If the rain stops we will try to get the field ready for the 3 PM game   May 10 2008 9:27AM
Thirty (30) teams have already signed up for the Bob O'Connor Memorial Squirrel Hill All-Stars Tournament 2008. Berths are still available in all division -- to reserve yours, call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   May 10 2008 5:01AM
The games for Friday May 9 are all PPD. We will be working on the field to prepare it for the Saturday 11 AM game   May 9 2008 11:03AM
The Highlights, as submitted by the Coaches, have been updated.   May 9 2008 6:58AM
The Bronco games schedule for Lederman Field for tonight (Thursday, 5/8) have been PPD (postponed till another day yet to be determined) due to weather.   May 8 2008 3:35PM
The Sq Hill Black Pony exhibition game originally scheduled for Thursday, 5/8 at 6:00pm has been canceled due to weather.   May 8 2008 3:29PM
As of 9 AM (Sat 5-3) the light rain has not hurt field conditions. Games on as scheduled   May 3 2008 9:19AM
Monday (4-28) games are postponed due to bad field conditions   Apr 28 2008 3:13PM
Games are still being played at Lederman field, but rain delays have pushed back the schedule. The 5 PM game looks like a 5:30 start   Apr 26 2008 4:29PM
As a fund raiser for their baseball team, CCHS will be selling gently-used baseball equipment at Lederman Field on Sunday, 4/27, from 2:00-6:00pm. Stop by to acquire quality equipment (gloves, bats, Under-Armour shirts, spikes, and more). Donations of used equipment (no helmets or hats) will also be accepted.   Apr 24 2008 7:13AM
Central Catholic High School invites Squirrel Hill Baseball to Senior Day Game, Saturday, 4/26 (varisty has 8 players with connections to SHBA); complete details here.   Apr 24 2008 7:13AM
Click here for information about Summer Baseball, Summer Camps, and/or Fall Baseball.   Apr 24 2008 7:12AM
Junior Pirates coaches are strongly encourage to attend a free clinic (details here) on 4/26 or 4/30.   Apr 21 2008 6:18AM
All Bronco games are cancelled for Sunday, 20 April 2008. (Ditto the used equipment sale.)   Apr 20 2008 10:09AM
Play Ball !
(Except in the case of rain, lightning, or muddy field - in which cases, postponed games will be announced here AND on the schedules.)
   Apr 20 2008 8:47AM
Division 2 and Division 3 Little League schedules have now been posted (games begin Tuesday, 22 April 2008).   Apr 17 2008 3:35PM
Bronoc rules have now been posted on the More Info-Rules & Other Documents page.   Apr 17 2008 3:22PM
Twenty-four (24) teams have already signed up for the six divisions of the Squirrel Hill Tournament - see who is coming here and call Randy Frankel (412-306-0369) to add your team to the schedule.   Apr 16 2008 8:56PM
League play begins Sunday, 20 April 2008.    Apr 16 2008 5:47AM
The Bronco division schedule has now been up-loaded.   Apr 16 2008 5:47AM
Spring Junior Pirates begins Tuesday, 22 April 2008 (more details here).   Apr 14 2008 10:47PM
Sunday (4-13) 5 PM game is on as scheduled   Apr 13 2008 4:15PM
Friday (4-11) practices are still on as scheduled. Even if the field is not good the coaches would still like to work with the kids in the cage & court areas.   Apr 11 2008 2:18PM
Click to see All American Baseball Center's announcement about Hitting and Pitching Clinics for the month of April.   Apr 7 2008 6:03AM
Click here for information about Spring Junior Pirates, Sponsor Opportunities, Summer Baseball, Summer Camps, and/or Fall Baseball.   Apr 7 2008 5:59AM
Coaches, please feel free to email the WebLackey if you want to reserve the batting cage or the field for an additional practice (confirm availability via the on-line schedule first).   Apr 5 2008 11:42AM
The Practice and Exhibition schedule for Divisions 2 & 3 Little League teams , for Sunday, 4/6 thru Saturday 4/19 has now been posted. Check the Schedule in One Listing for the complete listing.   Apr 4 2008 9:08PM
Are you planning on purchasing individual game tickets to a Pirates game or two? If yes, please consider purchasing them (for no added charge!) via the CCHS program described on this flyer and help the CCHS Varsity team play a game in PNC Park.   Apr 3 2008 6:42AM
Reminder:  Little League Coaches Meeting, Thursday, 4 April 2008, 7:00pm, at Raizman & Frischman, 7300 Penn Ave. Please be prepared with dates you canNOT play.   Apr 2 2008 1:32PM
SHBA extends our condolences to Commissioner Craig Frischman on the passing of his mother. The 3/11/08 Visitation and Services, as well as information about contributions can be found in the Post-Gazette's Obituary. Personal condolences can be emailed to Craig (frischma@nauticom.net) or snail mailed (700 Gettysburg, 15206).   Mar 11 2008 7:41AM
Spring Baseball - It is not too late to sign up - please call Randy at 412-306-0369 for details. Teams will be formed and announced during the first week of April. Practices and exhibition games will begin about Apr 7 with the season anticipated to start about Apr 20. This season, SHBA will also be including 11U and 12U Bronco All-Star divisions.   Feb 14 2008 7:05AM
Spring Training - Squirrel Hill, begins Sunday, 17 February 2008, at Allderdice HS, and will be conducted by Dan Nimire and his staff from All American Baseball Center. The program runs for 4 consecutive Sundays (2/17, 2/24,3/2 & 3/9) with pre-school thru grade 2 from 3:30-4:30pm and grades 3 and up from 4:30-5:30pm.   Feb 14 2008 7:05AM
Spring Training - South Hills, begins Saturday, 9 February 2008, at the JCC in Mt. Lebanon and will be conducted by Matt Bianco and his staff from Bianco School of Baseball. The program runs for 4 consecutive Saturdays (2/9, 2/16,2/23 & 3/1) with pre-school thru grade 2 from 5:30-6:30pm and grades 3 and up from 6:30-7:30pm.   Feb 14 2008 7:05AM
Squirrel Hill Baseball Association will be entering teams into the 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U-Div II Keystone West Leagues organized by Atlantic Coast Baseball.   Feb 3 2008 7:57AM
Want to register for Spring Training and/or the Spring 2008 League, or just want information about options? Call Randy Frankel at 412-306-0369.   Jan 9 2008 6:38AM
Ripken Baseball Coaching Clinic in Pittsburgh with Cal Ripken Jr, Bill Ripken, and John Habyan (click for details, in a pdf file) on Feb 23, 2008. Contact the WebLackey asap if you want to get the group discount.   Dec 12 2007 6:00AM
All the pictures we have from the PNC Park Awards Ceremony are now posted. If you would like the original, hi-resolution version of any of those pictures, please email that request to the WebLackey   Dec 10 2007 5:49AM
Congratulations to all SHBA participants, to those teams and individuals who received special awards (detailed on the Awards web page) and especially to Herb Goldstein and Randy Frankel on being named co-recipients of the 2007 Bob O'Connor Lifetime Service Award.   Oct 29 2007 4:06AM


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