Category: 2026

CMBA to Participate in Winnemac Fourth For All All-Star Game

The CMBA is proud to participate in this year’s Winnemac Fourth For All celebration through our 2026 All-Star Game, taking place on Saturday, July 4th at 2:00 PM at Winnemac Park.

This year’s event is especially meaningful as part of the community celebration surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The CMBA All-Star Game will serve as one of the featured attractions of the day and will take place ahead of the evening’s headlining events.

Over the past several weeks, the league has been working closely with the Winnemac Park Advisory Council to coordinate planning, promotion, and press surrounding the event which will provide a great opportunity to showcase our league, our players, and amateur baseball in Chicago.

Most importantly, this is going to be a great community event.

There will be live music, food trucks, activities throughout the park, and a full day centered around bringing people together in one of Chicago’s great neighborhood green spaces.

This year’s All-Star Game will feature CMBA All-Stars against CSYBA All-Stars.

All-Star Selection Process

Each CMBA team will provide five All-Star representatives.

Managers may determine their representatives however they choose, whether through manager selection, internal team voting, or another process. You may nominate whichever players you feel are deserving, though I recommend the following general structure:

  • 2 outfielders
  • 2 infielders/catchers
  • 1 pitcher

These players will be recognized by the league, and we intend to highlight them on the CMBA website as representatives of the top performers from each club.

Help Us Spread the Word

This is an exciting opportunity for the CMBA to be visible within the broader Chicago community and to continue building momentum for the league.

Please help spread the word across your teams and encourage players, families, and friends to attend.

We’re looking forward to a great day of baseball and community at Winnemac Park. More info here.

CMBA Makes an Impact at Winnemac Park Earth Day Cleanup

The Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association (CMBA) would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Earth Day cleanup at Winnemac Park.

With 20+ volunteers from the Hawks, Hounds, and Electrons—and support from friends, family, and the community—we made a real, visible impact on the park.

Together, we:

  • Helped build a new mulch path and improve park trails
  • Removed significant amounts of trash and organic waste
  • Got a head start on clearing invasive species

Beyond the work itself, the event was a strong step forward in establishing the CMBA as an active, reliable partner in the community. Event coordinators shared their appreciation, and it’s clear our presence made a difference, for the park and everyone who uses it.

Despite iffy weather, the turnout and energy made it a genuinely great experience and a promising start to what we hope becomes a lasting tradition.

Our next community event will take place after the postseason, and we’re already looking forward to building on this momentum.

Thanks again to everyone who showed up, pitched in, and helped make it happen.

Support Henry Szumal’s Fight Against Leukemia

CMBA community — we want to share that Henry Szumal, an Electron and member of our league since 2011, has recently been diagnosed with leukemia.

Over the years, many of us have competed alongside Henry and know the impact he’s had on the field, including 381 innings pitched, a 40–18 career record, a 2.90 ERA, three Team Cy Young awards, and the first playoff shutout in Electron history. Off the field, he has given back to the game as a coach at Lane Tech.

Henry is facing this diagnosis alongside his fiancée, Jo, and their two-year-old son, Ben. As he begins treatment, there will be significant medical expenses and time away from work while they focus on his health and their family.

If you’re able, please consider supporting his GoFundMe or sharing the link to help Henry, Jo, and Ben during this difficult time. Support Henry’s Fight Against Leukemia on GoFundMe