Opening Day

Opening Day is here!

GMLB News

Hello everyone:

Opening Day is fast approaching! Below is a lot of important information about the season. Please read all the way through so you don’t miss anything!

What’s Next?

UNIFORMS

  • Uniforms will be delivered to your coaches later this week. Your coach will let you know when to meet them.
  • Hats will all be the same for all players, so it is suggested players write their number and/or name inside.
  • As pants are not personalized, if your plants do not fit, we may have several extra of sizes and you can exchange them. Please do not take tags off them if you intend to exchange. (Note some new pants do not have tags).

REMINDERS:

Opening Day is Sunday April 19th. Please note the following:

  1. Players need to be at the Greenfield Middle School at 9:40 AM for Parade in full uniform. (No cleats needed for parade)
  1. All teams will get their photos taken at the Fieldhouse per the below schedule.. Here is the schedule:

8:45 - Liberty Tax

8:55 - Denny’s

9:05 – Smittys

9:15 – Gilmore & Farrell

9:25 - Maniatty Real Estate

9:40 - All Players and Coaches at Middle School

10:00 - Parade

10:35 - Ceremony at Lunt 3 (approximate)

11:10 – Cherry Run

11:20 – Freedom Credit Union

11:30 - Parody Builders & Sons

11:40 - Gruber & Tripp

11:50 - Ruggeri Real Estate

12:10 – New Fortune

12:20 - Rotary

12:30 - Aubuchon

12:40 - Ginger Cat

12:50 - Gagne Wealth

1:00 - Lundgren Honda

1:10 - Pioneer Valley Tire

1:20 - Baker Financial

1:30 - Fitzgerald Real Estate

PLEASE be early for your scheduled picture time and ready to go in full uniform. We cannot wait for late people to take the team photo; the schedule is too tight. Picture order forms will be available later this week and we will have copies available Sunday..

  • Note: Opening day game times are approx.. Please watch for notices from your team manager whether your game will start earlier or later.

Raffle Tickets Raffle tickets are due by Friday. Each player is asked to sell 12 tickets before receiving their uniform.

Raffle Ticket Collection Times

  • Tuesday, 4/14 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, 4/16 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • LAST DAY - Friday, 4/17 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

CONCESSIONS/SNACK SHACK Snack Shack Sign-Ups Are Live! Volunteer Sign-Up ……..We ask that each family sign up for at least 2–3 shifts throughout the season to help out. There are separate sign-up options for working in the Snack Shack or helping clean the bathrooms. End times are estimated based on when the last game finishes, but shifts are usually completed before 8 PM.

Snack Shack Tickets: A trip to the Snack Shack is every player’s favorite way to end their game! We ask that an adult from each team take turns sponsoring their player's team by providing tickets so every player can enjoy a treat.

  • Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the Snack Shack anytime it is open.
  • Most items can be purchased with 1 ticket
  • Coaches hand out tickets to players after each game
  • Tickets are valid all season long
  • We accept cash and Venmo
  • If you have any questions on photos, raffle tickets, snack shack or tickets, please email gmlbsecretary@gmail.com

UMPIRES WANTED – GMLB We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic individuals to help officiate games this season. If you or someone you know is 12 years old or older and interested in umpiring, please attend.

  • Umpires Clinic & Meeting
    Thursday April 16th
    5:30 PM
    Lunt Field – Meet at the Field House Building

This clinic will be led by our Umpire Chief and is for anyone interested in umpiring this season.

GMLB TEAM STORE

We have an updated team store at the below link. This is a new team store with new items, and some favorites. We have a new Vendor in Greenfield, Silver Screen.

https://silverscreendesign.chipply.com/gmlb/?action=viewall

  • Multiple GMLB And Greenfield Duck Designs to choose from for most items
  • Perfect for players, families, coaches, sponsors or fans alike.
  • The Vendor offers both Shipping and Pickup options and most items will be available about 2 weeks after order.

2026 TOURNAMENT TEAMS

  • Information about Tournament Teams will be sent out later this week including Tryout times that will occur either April 26th or April 25th.

Springfield Thunderbirds: The Thunderbirds are hosting us for an opening day celebration the day before. Saturday April 18th. For tickets, please see the link below or our Facebook page. I hope to see as many GMLBers at the game as possible.

Link: https://springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/greenfield_minor_league_baseball_outing_april_18th

Good luck to all the players this season!!

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Posted: to GMLB News on Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Updated: Mon, Apr 13, 2026