Post by CSCommish on Dec 10, 2023 22:19:58 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is TUESDAY evening, a 7-day sim to set us to 9/8/2008. Get your exports in by 6 PM EST.
40-Man Rosters!
Max of 35 GS
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/2008: Weaver (SEA) and Greinke (STL) win monthly pitcher award
Jeff Weaver pitched like a legend in August, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 50.2 innings of work he allowed just 30 hits while striking out 44, compiling an ERA of just 1.24. Jeff pitched THREE complete game shutouts! Opposing players hit .218 against Jeff this season. While posting an ERA of 2.20 he went 20-6 in 28 starts, fanning 173 and walking 37 hitters. Jeff has pitched 5 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! St. Louis' pitcher Zack Greinke is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He had an ERA of just 0.87 in 51.2 innings of work in which he struck out 55 hitters. His record in August is 6-0. His ERA of 2.34 helped him to a 21-9 record this year. He struck out 232 and walked 24 in 234.2 innings. He has 8 complete games and one shutout. He's 10th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Thursday 9/1/2008: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Detroit's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .531 and hit .438, while driving in 31 runs. His season features a batting average of .359 (175 hits in 488 AB), 19 doubles, 3 triples and 33 taters. Jones collected 144 RBI and 127 runs as well. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton 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 .529 and hit .460, while driving in 27 runs. While compiling an on base percentage of .469, Todd hit .388 and slugged .586. He has collected 93 runs batted in this year. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 8th in RBI!
Monday 8/29/2008: Berkman and Pujols win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Lance Berkman this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Berkman helped his team with an average of .480 and 11 RBI in 25 at bats. Lance is hitting .313 this year, with 138 hits in 441 at bats. He has driven in 91 runs, slugging .605. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to St. Louis' Albert Pujols this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .435 and hit .429, while driving in 6 runs.
Saturday 8/27/2008: Charlie A. Morton out for 5 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Charlie A. Morton suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against Washington he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Bicep Muscle. In 25 starts this year Charlie A. struck out 171 batters in 151.1 innings of work. His ERA is 5.00, his record 11-10. He has 3 complete games and one shutout.
Friday 8/26/2008: Arizona has no chance in a 2-hitter by Chad Billingsley
ARIZONA - Chad Billingsley had some fun again. Arizona hitters did not. San Francisco's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 7 career shutouts in 61 games started. Billingsley (12-12) struck out 8 and walked 1, throwing 70 of 109 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Jim Thome helped Billingsley at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, hitting a double, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Friday 8/26/2008: Derek Jeter out for 4-5 weeks
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's season has taken a hit after one of their best players, second baseman Derek Jeter, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 4-5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Groin Muscle. He has hit 13 taters while batting .311 this season. His 145 hits and 43 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage.
Thursday 8/25/2008: San Diego's Ken Griffey Jr. crushes homerun #600
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's players had every reason to congratulate Ken Griffey Jr., who reached a milestone today, slamming his 600th career longball! In the 3rd inning he unloaded his 600th blast off Josh Beckett. In 19 years of big league action so far, Ken has compiled a batting average of .263, along with 2909 hits and 1954 RBI. Ken has managed to hit 30+ homeruns in a season 9 times, and he topped 40 homeruns 6 times. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.' The Hall of Fame already has reserved a place for this great player.
Wednesday 8/24/2008: San Francisco's Garciaparra severely injured
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's shortstop Nomar Garciaparra suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself firing a ball to first base. He collapsed in pain after the throw and was helped off the field. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Back Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Garciaparra has hit for a .275 average this season. He has 42 extra base hits along with 184 total bases, resulting in a .426 slugging percentage.
General News
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
SDG: Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th career homer!!
PHI: Ben Sheets sets a new single game Philadelphia-Record for Strikeouts with 16!
PHI: Ben Sheets strikes out 17 against New York (N).
Friday 8/26/2008 :
KCR: Jason Giambi drives in 10 runs against Minnesota.
SFG: Chad Billingsley pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 8/29/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Lance Berkman (BOS)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Albert Pujols (STL)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
SDG: Brandon Moss sets a new season San Diego Rookie-Record for Homeruns with 21!
SDG: Brandon Moss hits 3 homers against New York (N).
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
STL: Oliver Perez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
NYM: Felipe Lopez sets a new season NL-Record for Doubles with 61!
Wednesday 9/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jeff Weaver (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 3 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .438 in 80 AB, with 11 homers and 31 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Zack Greinke (STL)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.87.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Todd Helton (COL)!
He batted .460 in 100 AB, with 7 homers and 27 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
New York (N) : Greg Jones has been signed to a contract extension, $1,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
SDG: George Kottaras was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
OAK: Jason Motte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Joe Mauer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Brad Radke is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/26/2008 :
MIN: Mike Lieberthal was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/27/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Charlie A. Morton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2008 :
SEA: Todd Hundley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Clay Condrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 8/29/2008 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Hisashi Iwakuma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
NYM: Eric Stults was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
MIN: Val Majewski was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
40-Man Rosters!
Max of 35 GS
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/2008: Weaver (SEA) and Greinke (STL) win monthly pitcher award
Jeff Weaver pitched like a legend in August, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 50.2 innings of work he allowed just 30 hits while striking out 44, compiling an ERA of just 1.24. Jeff pitched THREE complete game shutouts! Opposing players hit .218 against Jeff this season. While posting an ERA of 2.20 he went 20-6 in 28 starts, fanning 173 and walking 37 hitters. Jeff has pitched 5 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! St. Louis' pitcher Zack Greinke is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He had an ERA of just 0.87 in 51.2 innings of work in which he struck out 55 hitters. His record in August is 6-0. His ERA of 2.34 helped him to a 21-9 record this year. He struck out 232 and walked 24 in 234.2 innings. He has 8 complete games and one shutout. He's 10th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Thursday 9/1/2008: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Detroit's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .531 and hit .438, while driving in 31 runs. His season features a batting average of .359 (175 hits in 488 AB), 19 doubles, 3 triples and 33 taters. Jones collected 144 RBI and 127 runs as well. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton 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 .529 and hit .460, while driving in 27 runs. While compiling an on base percentage of .469, Todd hit .388 and slugged .586. He has collected 93 runs batted in this year. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 8th in RBI!
Monday 8/29/2008: Berkman and Pujols win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Lance Berkman this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Berkman helped his team with an average of .480 and 11 RBI in 25 at bats. Lance is hitting .313 this year, with 138 hits in 441 at bats. He has driven in 91 runs, slugging .605. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to St. Louis' Albert Pujols this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .435 and hit .429, while driving in 6 runs.
Saturday 8/27/2008: Charlie A. Morton out for 5 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Charlie A. Morton suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against Washington he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Bicep Muscle. In 25 starts this year Charlie A. struck out 171 batters in 151.1 innings of work. His ERA is 5.00, his record 11-10. He has 3 complete games and one shutout.
Friday 8/26/2008: Arizona has no chance in a 2-hitter by Chad Billingsley
ARIZONA - Chad Billingsley had some fun again. Arizona hitters did not. San Francisco's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 7 career shutouts in 61 games started. Billingsley (12-12) struck out 8 and walked 1, throwing 70 of 109 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Jim Thome helped Billingsley at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, hitting a double, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Friday 8/26/2008: Derek Jeter out for 4-5 weeks
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's season has taken a hit after one of their best players, second baseman Derek Jeter, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 4-5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Groin Muscle. He has hit 13 taters while batting .311 this season. His 145 hits and 43 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage.
Thursday 8/25/2008: San Diego's Ken Griffey Jr. crushes homerun #600
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's players had every reason to congratulate Ken Griffey Jr., who reached a milestone today, slamming his 600th career longball! In the 3rd inning he unloaded his 600th blast off Josh Beckett. In 19 years of big league action so far, Ken has compiled a batting average of .263, along with 2909 hits and 1954 RBI. Ken has managed to hit 30+ homeruns in a season 9 times, and he topped 40 homeruns 6 times. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.' The Hall of Fame already has reserved a place for this great player.
Wednesday 8/24/2008: San Francisco's Garciaparra severely injured
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's shortstop Nomar Garciaparra suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself firing a ball to first base. He collapsed in pain after the throw and was helped off the field. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Back Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Garciaparra has hit for a .275 average this season. He has 42 extra base hits along with 184 total bases, resulting in a .426 slugging percentage.
General News
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
SDG: Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th career homer!!
PHI: Ben Sheets sets a new single game Philadelphia-Record for Strikeouts with 16!
PHI: Ben Sheets strikes out 17 against New York (N).
Friday 8/26/2008 :
KCR: Jason Giambi drives in 10 runs against Minnesota.
SFG: Chad Billingsley pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 8/29/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Lance Berkman (BOS)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Albert Pujols (STL)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
SDG: Brandon Moss sets a new season San Diego Rookie-Record for Homeruns with 21!
SDG: Brandon Moss hits 3 homers against New York (N).
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
STL: Oliver Perez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
NYM: Felipe Lopez sets a new season NL-Record for Doubles with 61!
Wednesday 9/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jeff Weaver (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 3 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .438 in 80 AB, with 11 homers and 31 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Zack Greinke (STL)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.87.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Todd Helton (COL)!
He batted .460 in 100 AB, with 7 homers and 27 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
New York (N) : Greg Jones has been signed to a contract extension, $1,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
SDG: George Kottaras was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
OAK: Jason Motte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Joe Mauer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Brad Radke is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/26/2008 :
MIN: Mike Lieberthal was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/27/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Charlie A. Morton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2008 :
SEA: Todd Hundley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Clay Condrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 8/29/2008 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Hisashi Iwakuma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
NYM: Eric Stults was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
MIN: Val Majewski was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
