Post by Reddington on Oct 9, 2022 14:58:42 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is when the playoff teams post they are ready, to run the last day of the regular season. Use this chance to rest your players and whatnot; get your exports in by 5:00 PM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline is prior to the start of playoffs.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Saturday, 10/1/2001
Saturday 10/1/2001: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Seattle's pitcher Kirk Rueter is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. He had an ERA of just 1.86 in 48.1 innings of work in which he struck out 25 hitters. His record in September is 5-0. Kirk also fired a shutout. In 33 starts this year Kirk struck out 174 batters in 266.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.10, his record 21-6. He has 8 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! John Smoltz pitched like a legend in September, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 0.61 helped him to a 7-0 record in September. He worked 59.1 innings, striking out 61 hitters while walking 15. John fired two shutouts! John has a record of 24-2 this season, with an ERA of 0.77. In 210.2 Innings he was able to strike out 253 batters. John has pitched 5 shutouts and 10 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2001: Berkman (SEA) and Cianfrocco (ATL) win monthly award
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Seattle's first baseman Lance Berkman. Lance pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .364 with 8 and 23 RBI while slugging .727. Lance has gone 157 for 552 (.284) this season, hitting 28 longballs and driving in 83 runs. He has scored 78 runs on his own. Atlanta's shortstop Archi Cianfrocco had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. He had an on base percentage of .342 and hit .327, while driving in 33 runs. Archi has gone 165 for 587 (.281) this season, hitting 33 homeruns and driving in 104 runs. He has scored 84 runs on his own.
Friday 9/30/2001: Jeff Weaver shuts out Florida on 2 hits
FLORIDA - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Jeff Weaver is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Florida on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Weaver (24-5) fanned 8 and walked 3, throwing 112 pitches. Chicago (N)'s first baseman Tony Clark went 1 for 4, hitting a homerun. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Weaver. Chicago (N) improved its record to 115-46, scoring 2 runs on 8 hits.
Friday 9/30/2001: Chicago (N)'s Ruiz severely injured
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s catcher Carlos Ruiz suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Florida's Tim Hudson. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Ruiz will probaby miss 7 weeks. Chicago (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Ruiz had suffered a Broken Hand. His season features a batting average of .283 (132 hits in 466 AB), 32 doubles, 2 triples and 13 taters. Ruiz collected 80 RBI and 75 runs as well.
Friday 9/30/2001: Ray Lankford drills 5 hits
SAN FRANCISCO - Ray Lankford led St. Louis to a 16-5 win over San Francisco by squeezing five hits out of his bat. A triple off Shawn Hillegas in the 2nd inning, accounted for his 1st hit. Hit number 2 followed in the 4th inning, a RBI triple. A pitch from Kevin Foster in the 6th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 420 feet from home plate in left-center. He collected singles in the 7th inning and in the 8th . Ray did drive in 2 while scoring 4 runs on his own. His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .286.
Friday 9/30/2001: Minnesota's Derek Jeter slams five hits
MINNESOTA - Derek Jeter hits 'em where they ain't. Oakland certainly agrees as Minnesota's second baseman unloaded five hits, adding to his reputation of being one of the best pure hitters in the game. His 1st hit, off Brian Moehler in the 1st inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left field. That one tied it at 1 runs apiece. A pitch from Brian Moehler in the 4th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 389 feet from home plate in right field. A pitch from Scott Chiamparino in the 6th inning left his bat for a two-run double. He collected singles in the 2nd and in the 8th inning . Derek scored 4 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .306. The final score of the game was 13-2.
Monday 9/26/2001: Hideo Nomo dominates Arizona, gives up just 2 hits
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Hideo Nomo is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Arizona on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 14th time he has done it in his career. Nomo (21-8) struck out 9 and walked 1, throwing 81 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Los Angeles (N)'s second baseman Jim Thome finished 1 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Nomo. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Monday 9/26/2001: Kansas City's Carpenter wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Kansas City's Chris Carpenter, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Cincinnati's centerfielder Carlos Beltran had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Carlos pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 3 HR and 10 RBI while slugging 1.077. He has hit 28 longballs while batting .261 this season. His 151 hits and 52 walks add up to a .326 on-base percentage.
Saturday 9/24/2001: John Smoltz pitches his 5th shutout of the season
SAN DIEGO - Great days are rare. But not for Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz. San Diego found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 61st time he has done it in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Smoltz (23-2) struck out 9 and walked 2, throwing 69 of 106 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Atlanta was third baseman Edgar Renteria, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Saturday 9/24/2001 :
SEA: Matt Holliday sets a new season Seattle-Record for Doubles with 48!
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
MON: J.J. Putz pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Sunday 9/25/2001 :
CHN: Troy Glaus sets a new season Chicago (N)-Record for Doubles with 47!
Monday 9/26/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Chris Carpenter (KCR)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings
with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Carlos Beltran (CIN)!
He batted .500 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
LAN: Hideo Nomo pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Wednesday 9/28/2001 :
MIL: Sammy Sosa sets a new season Milwaukee-Record for Hits with 208!
Thursday 9/29/2001 :
STL: Josh Beckett pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Friday 9/30/2001 :
CHN: Jeff Weaver pitches a 2-hit shutout against Florida!!
Friday 10/1/2001 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kirk Rueter (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.86 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Lance Berkman (SEA)!
He batted .364 in 88 AB, with 8 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
John Smoltz (SEA)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.61 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Archi Cianfrocco (ATL)!
He batted .327 in 107 AB, with 10 homers and 33 RBI.
Saturday 9/24/2001 :
NYM: Mandy Romero was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 9/25/2001 :
TEX: Mike Stanton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/2001 :
BOS: Richie Sexson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Andy Tomberlin was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 9/29/2001 :
TOR: Jim Neidlinger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 9/30/2001 :
STL: Toby Hall was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Carlos Ruiz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
MON: Matt Ruebel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PIT: Wilson Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Waiver Trade Deadline is prior to the start of playoffs.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Saturday, 10/1/2001
Saturday 10/1/2001: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Seattle's pitcher Kirk Rueter is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. He had an ERA of just 1.86 in 48.1 innings of work in which he struck out 25 hitters. His record in September is 5-0. Kirk also fired a shutout. In 33 starts this year Kirk struck out 174 batters in 266.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.10, his record 21-6. He has 8 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! John Smoltz pitched like a legend in September, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 0.61 helped him to a 7-0 record in September. He worked 59.1 innings, striking out 61 hitters while walking 15. John fired two shutouts! John has a record of 24-2 this season, with an ERA of 0.77. In 210.2 Innings he was able to strike out 253 batters. John has pitched 5 shutouts and 10 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2001: Berkman (SEA) and Cianfrocco (ATL) win monthly award
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Seattle's first baseman Lance Berkman. Lance pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .364 with 8 and 23 RBI while slugging .727. Lance has gone 157 for 552 (.284) this season, hitting 28 longballs and driving in 83 runs. He has scored 78 runs on his own. Atlanta's shortstop Archi Cianfrocco had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. He had an on base percentage of .342 and hit .327, while driving in 33 runs. Archi has gone 165 for 587 (.281) this season, hitting 33 homeruns and driving in 104 runs. He has scored 84 runs on his own.
Friday 9/30/2001: Jeff Weaver shuts out Florida on 2 hits
FLORIDA - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Jeff Weaver is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Florida on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Weaver (24-5) fanned 8 and walked 3, throwing 112 pitches. Chicago (N)'s first baseman Tony Clark went 1 for 4, hitting a homerun. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Weaver. Chicago (N) improved its record to 115-46, scoring 2 runs on 8 hits.
Friday 9/30/2001: Chicago (N)'s Ruiz severely injured
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s catcher Carlos Ruiz suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Florida's Tim Hudson. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Ruiz will probaby miss 7 weeks. Chicago (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Ruiz had suffered a Broken Hand. His season features a batting average of .283 (132 hits in 466 AB), 32 doubles, 2 triples and 13 taters. Ruiz collected 80 RBI and 75 runs as well.
Friday 9/30/2001: Ray Lankford drills 5 hits
SAN FRANCISCO - Ray Lankford led St. Louis to a 16-5 win over San Francisco by squeezing five hits out of his bat. A triple off Shawn Hillegas in the 2nd inning, accounted for his 1st hit. Hit number 2 followed in the 4th inning, a RBI triple. A pitch from Kevin Foster in the 6th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 420 feet from home plate in left-center. He collected singles in the 7th inning and in the 8th . Ray did drive in 2 while scoring 4 runs on his own. His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .286.
Friday 9/30/2001: Minnesota's Derek Jeter slams five hits
MINNESOTA - Derek Jeter hits 'em where they ain't. Oakland certainly agrees as Minnesota's second baseman unloaded five hits, adding to his reputation of being one of the best pure hitters in the game. His 1st hit, off Brian Moehler in the 1st inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left field. That one tied it at 1 runs apiece. A pitch from Brian Moehler in the 4th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 389 feet from home plate in right field. A pitch from Scott Chiamparino in the 6th inning left his bat for a two-run double. He collected singles in the 2nd and in the 8th inning . Derek scored 4 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .306. The final score of the game was 13-2.
Monday 9/26/2001: Hideo Nomo dominates Arizona, gives up just 2 hits
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Hideo Nomo is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Arizona on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 14th time he has done it in his career. Nomo (21-8) struck out 9 and walked 1, throwing 81 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Los Angeles (N)'s second baseman Jim Thome finished 1 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Nomo. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Monday 9/26/2001: Kansas City's Carpenter wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Kansas City's Chris Carpenter, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Cincinnati's centerfielder Carlos Beltran had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Carlos pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 3 HR and 10 RBI while slugging 1.077. He has hit 28 longballs while batting .261 this season. His 151 hits and 52 walks add up to a .326 on-base percentage.
Saturday 9/24/2001: John Smoltz pitches his 5th shutout of the season
SAN DIEGO - Great days are rare. But not for Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz. San Diego found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 61st time he has done it in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Smoltz (23-2) struck out 9 and walked 2, throwing 69 of 106 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Atlanta was third baseman Edgar Renteria, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Saturday 9/24/2001 :
SEA: Matt Holliday sets a new season Seattle-Record for Doubles with 48!
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
MON: J.J. Putz pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Sunday 9/25/2001 :
CHN: Troy Glaus sets a new season Chicago (N)-Record for Doubles with 47!
Monday 9/26/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Chris Carpenter (KCR)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings
with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Carlos Beltran (CIN)!
He batted .500 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
LAN: Hideo Nomo pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Wednesday 9/28/2001 :
MIL: Sammy Sosa sets a new season Milwaukee-Record for Hits with 208!
Thursday 9/29/2001 :
STL: Josh Beckett pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Friday 9/30/2001 :
CHN: Jeff Weaver pitches a 2-hit shutout against Florida!!
Friday 10/1/2001 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kirk Rueter (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.86 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Lance Berkman (SEA)!
He batted .364 in 88 AB, with 8 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
John Smoltz (SEA)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.61 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Archi Cianfrocco (ATL)!
He batted .327 in 107 AB, with 10 homers and 33 RBI.
Saturday 9/24/2001 :
NYM: Mandy Romero was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 9/25/2001 :
TEX: Mike Stanton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/2001 :
BOS: Richie Sexson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Andy Tomberlin was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 9/29/2001 :
TOR: Jim Neidlinger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 9/30/2001 :
STL: Toby Hall was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Carlos Ruiz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
MON: Matt Ruebel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PIT: Wilson Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
