Post by CSCommish on Sept 7, 2022 20:03:55 GMT -5
File and pages are up; the next sim will be FRIDAY evening, a 7-day sim to get us to 5/25/2001; get your exports in by 8 PM EST.
Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Monday 5/16/2001: Colorado's Lee wins Player of the Week award
Frank Catalanotto from Cleveland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He had an on base percentage of .536 and hit .480, while driving in 8 runs. His season numbers are: .281 AVG, 43 hits, 4 doubles, one triple and 2 homeruns, along with 15 RBI and 22 runs scored. The National League's best player of the week was Colorado's Carlos Lee, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 28 at bats he hit .357 with 3 HR and 8 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Saturday 5/14/2001: John Wetteland out for 6 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander John Wetteland suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Milwaukee he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Wetteland was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Tricep Muscle. This season Wetteland compiled an ERA of 5.12, going 0-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 17 while giving up 18 hits in 19.1 innings.
Saturday 5/14/2001: Mark Hutton blanks Arizona with a 2-hitter
FLORIDA - Florida's right-hander Mark Hutton is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Arizona found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hutton 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 2nd shutouts in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Hutton (4-0) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 5. Charles Johnson helped Hutton at the plate, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun. Florida scored 2 runs on 6 hits.
Friday 5/13/2001: Chan Ho Park pitches his 1st shutout of the season
CHICAGO (N) - Milwaukee's right-hander Chan Ho Park is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Park (6-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 119 pitches. Luis Alicea helped Park at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, and collecting 4 RBI. Milwaukee scored 7 runs on 4 hits.
Wednesday 5/11/2001: Toronto's Brown severely injured
TORONTO - Toronto's ace Kevin Brown will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Boston on Wednesday. Ruptured Disc Back was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.38 helped him to a 2-3 record this year. He struck out 21 and walked 15 in 41.2 innings.
Tuesday 5/10/2001: Denny Neagle shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's left-hander Denny Neagle is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Eric Owens singled with two outs in the 5th inning. Neagle (4-0) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 80 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Sammy Sosa provided Milwaukee with the offense Neagle needed as he got 3 hits in 4 AB, homering twice, scoring twice and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 9-0.
General News
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
MIL: Denny Neagle sets a new single game Milwaukee-Record for Strikeouts with 15!
MIL: Denny Neagle pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
MIL: Denny Neagle fans 15 batters against New York (N).
Wednesday 5/11/2001 :
SEA: Kirk Rueter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Friday 5/13/2001 :
Jeff Kent hits a 504-foot homerun!!
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Saturday 5/14/2001 :
FLA: Mark Hutton pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 5/16/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Frank Catalanotto (CLE)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 1 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Carlos Lee (COL)!
He batted .357 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 5/17/2001 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Transactions
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
Baltimore: Released LF Rob Sasser.
Baltimore: Released P Terry Pearson.
Baltimore: Released CF Sean Mulligan.
Baltimore: Released P Tom Martin.
Baltimore: Released P Scott Klingenbeck.
Baltimore: Released P Juan F. Castillo.
Baltimore: Released P Hector Almonte.
Baltimore: Released P Dave Pember.
Baltimore: Released P Steve Randolph.
Baltimore: Released CF Mike Frank.
Trade between Seattle and Montreal :
Montreal gets :
P Zak Shinall
Seattle gets :
P Mike Poehl
Injuries
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
SEA: John Valentin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
DET: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 5/11/2001 :
NYA: Scott Stahoviak was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
OAK: Neifi Perez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Kevin Brown was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIL: Luis Alicea was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/13/2001 :
HOU: Chase Utley was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 5/14/2001 :
SFG: Brad Holman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
CHN: John Wetteland was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Sunday 5/15/2001 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYM: Chad Curtis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Monday 5/16/2001 :
TOR: Bret Barberie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about one week.
BOS: Bill R. Mueller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Larry Mitchell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
MIL: Bobby Abreu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/17/2001 :
NYA: Matt Merullo Merullo was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Rondell White was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Monday 5/16/2001: Colorado's Lee wins Player of the Week award
Frank Catalanotto from Cleveland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He had an on base percentage of .536 and hit .480, while driving in 8 runs. His season numbers are: .281 AVG, 43 hits, 4 doubles, one triple and 2 homeruns, along with 15 RBI and 22 runs scored. The National League's best player of the week was Colorado's Carlos Lee, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 28 at bats he hit .357 with 3 HR and 8 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Saturday 5/14/2001: John Wetteland out for 6 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander John Wetteland suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Milwaukee he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Wetteland was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Tricep Muscle. This season Wetteland compiled an ERA of 5.12, going 0-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 17 while giving up 18 hits in 19.1 innings.
Saturday 5/14/2001: Mark Hutton blanks Arizona with a 2-hitter
FLORIDA - Florida's right-hander Mark Hutton is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Arizona found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hutton 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 2nd shutouts in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Hutton (4-0) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 5. Charles Johnson helped Hutton at the plate, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun. Florida scored 2 runs on 6 hits.
Friday 5/13/2001: Chan Ho Park pitches his 1st shutout of the season
CHICAGO (N) - Milwaukee's right-hander Chan Ho Park is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Park (6-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 119 pitches. Luis Alicea helped Park at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, and collecting 4 RBI. Milwaukee scored 7 runs on 4 hits.
Wednesday 5/11/2001: Toronto's Brown severely injured
TORONTO - Toronto's ace Kevin Brown will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Boston on Wednesday. Ruptured Disc Back was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.38 helped him to a 2-3 record this year. He struck out 21 and walked 15 in 41.2 innings.
Tuesday 5/10/2001: Denny Neagle shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's left-hander Denny Neagle is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Eric Owens singled with two outs in the 5th inning. Neagle (4-0) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 80 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Sammy Sosa provided Milwaukee with the offense Neagle needed as he got 3 hits in 4 AB, homering twice, scoring twice and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 9-0.
General News
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
MIL: Denny Neagle sets a new single game Milwaukee-Record for Strikeouts with 15!
MIL: Denny Neagle pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
MIL: Denny Neagle fans 15 batters against New York (N).
Wednesday 5/11/2001 :
SEA: Kirk Rueter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Friday 5/13/2001 :
Jeff Kent hits a 504-foot homerun!!
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Saturday 5/14/2001 :
FLA: Mark Hutton pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 5/16/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Frank Catalanotto (CLE)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 1 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Carlos Lee (COL)!
He batted .357 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 5/17/2001 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Transactions
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
Baltimore: Released LF Rob Sasser.
Baltimore: Released P Terry Pearson.
Baltimore: Released CF Sean Mulligan.
Baltimore: Released P Tom Martin.
Baltimore: Released P Scott Klingenbeck.
Baltimore: Released P Juan F. Castillo.
Baltimore: Released P Hector Almonte.
Baltimore: Released P Dave Pember.
Baltimore: Released P Steve Randolph.
Baltimore: Released CF Mike Frank.
Trade between Seattle and Montreal :
Montreal gets :
P Zak Shinall
Seattle gets :
P Mike Poehl
Injuries
Tuesday 5/10/2001 :
SEA: John Valentin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
DET: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 5/11/2001 :
NYA: Scott Stahoviak was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
OAK: Neifi Perez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Kevin Brown was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIL: Luis Alicea was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/13/2001 :
HOU: Chase Utley was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 5/14/2001 :
SFG: Brad Holman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
CHN: John Wetteland was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Sunday 5/15/2001 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYM: Chad Curtis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Monday 5/16/2001 :
TOR: Bret Barberie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about one week.
BOS: Bill R. Mueller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Larry Mitchell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
MIL: Bobby Abreu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/17/2001 :
NYA: Matt Merullo Merullo was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Rondell White was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
