Post by CSCommish on Feb 8, 2017 22:50:09 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is Saturday morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/23/1974; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern.
Trade Frenzy is open! As per rules:
Trade Deadline Frenzy Points; from 6/1 to 7/31: 10 points for the first trade; 5 points for each trade thereafter
- Trade must incorporate at least one (1) 3.0 gold star OR one (1) 4.0 blue star player OR a first round pick to count.
- Teams who trade with each other more than once in each trade deadline cycle will only be given credit for the first trade.
Breaking News
Tuesday 6/14/1974: Joey Jay fires 2-hitter against Los Angeles (N)
LOS ANGELES (N) - Joey Jay took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 30 career shutouts in 608 games started. Jay (9-3) fanned 7 and walked none, throwing 88 pitches. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' The hitting star for Atlanta was shortstop Larry Bowa, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Tuesday 6/14/1974: Boston's Grich severely injured
BOSTON - Boston's shortstop Bobby Grich suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Minnesota's Ron Taylor. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Grich will probaby miss 6 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Grich was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Hand. His season numbers are: .287 AVG, 66 hits, 24 doubles, 3 triples and 12 homeruns, along with 60 RBI and 44 runs scored.
Monday 6/13/1974: Lonborg (BOS) and Smith (CIN) win P.O.W. award
Jim Lonborg of Boston wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 3 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 16 starts this year Jim struck out 53 batters in 128.2 innings of work. His ERA is 4.06, his record 6-7. Jim has pitched one shutout and 8 complete games. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Reggie Smith this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Reggie went 7 for 20 (.350), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 9 RBI. Smith has walked 27 times this year and posts a .383 OBP. While batting .305, 65 for 213, he has driven in 59 runs. He's 9th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Tuesday 6/7/1974: Jim Lonborg pitches 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Boston's right-hander Jim Lonborg. Chicago (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 23rd time he has done it in his career. Lonborg (5-7) struck out 1 and walked 2, throwing 56 of 93 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' The hitting star for Boston was catcher Cliff Johnson, he went 3 for 3, with 3 RBI. Boston improved its record to 34-24, scoring 5 runs on 6 hits.
Monday 6/6/1974: New York (A)'s Hargan out for 5-6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its ace Steve Hargan for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to George C. Scott in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Torn Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 13 starts this year Steve struck out 57 batters in 98.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.28, his record 9-2. Steve has pitched 2 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Monday 6/6/1974: Peterson (OAK) and Velez (LAN) win P.O.W. award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Oakland's pitcher Fritz Peterson. Fritz went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 1 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .189 against Fritz this season. While posting an ERA of 2.26 he went 8-1 in 12 starts, fanning 34 and walking 21 hitters. Fritz has pitched 3 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Los Angeles (N)'s Otto Velez this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Otto pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .462 with 2 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .923. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Sunday 6/5/1974: Pittsburgh has no chance in a NO-HITTER by Jack Dilauro
PITTSBURGH - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Jack Dilauro made some history today, firing a no-hitter against Pittsburgh. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. Dilauro (5-6) struck out 2 and issued 1 BB, throwing 63 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Bernie Carbo helped Dilauro at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, going deep twice, scoring three times and collecting 5 RBI. Los Angeles (N) scored 10 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 6/3/1974: New York (N)'s Orlando Cepeda slams five hits
NEW YORK (N) - 'You know, in batting practice I didn't really feel that comfortable about my stroke today, but baseball is more than hitting. Then, when you're not trying to force a hit, you slug them in droves,' says Orlando Cepeda after his 5 hit game, which New York (N) won 29-2 against San Francisco. A pitch from Les Cain in the 3rd inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 420 feet from home plate in center field. In the 5th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Ozzie Osborn. He collected singles in the 1st (one RBI) , in the 3rd inning and in the 8th inning . Orlando scored 3 runs, and he collected 5 RBI as well! He is hitting .283 this season, with 9 HR and 38 RBI.
General News
Sunday 6/5/1974 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
LAN: Jack Dilauro pitches a NO-HITTER against Pittsburgh!!
Monday 6/6/1974 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Fritz Peterson (OAK)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 1.00, fanning 1.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Otto Velez (LAN)!
He batted .462 in 26 AB, with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
Tuesday 6/7/1974 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Monday 6/13/1974 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Lonborg (BOS)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 3.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Reggie Smith (CIN)!
He batted .350 in 20 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/1974 :
ATL: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1974 :
CHA: Dave Boswell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Dick Lines was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
HOU: Freddie Patek was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Bob D. Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/2/1974 :
CAL: Gene Clines was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
BOS: Eddie Watt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/1974 :
CAL: Tony Horton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Sunday 6/5/1974 :
HOU: Darrell Evans was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 6/6/1974 :
NYA: Steve Hargan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
HOU: Earl Robinson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/7/1974 :
CLE: Enzo Hernandez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Reggie Smith was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 6/8/1974 :
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
DET: Tommy Harper was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/11/1974 :
TEX: Bob Schroder was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Jim Stoll was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Hal Reniff was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 6/14/1974 :
BOS: Bobby Grich was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MIN: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Trade Frenzy is open! As per rules:
Trade Deadline Frenzy Points; from 6/1 to 7/31: 10 points for the first trade; 5 points for each trade thereafter
- Trade must incorporate at least one (1) 3.0 gold star OR one (1) 4.0 blue star player OR a first round pick to count.
- Teams who trade with each other more than once in each trade deadline cycle will only be given credit for the first trade.
Breaking News
Tuesday 6/14/1974: Joey Jay fires 2-hitter against Los Angeles (N)
LOS ANGELES (N) - Joey Jay took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 30 career shutouts in 608 games started. Jay (9-3) fanned 7 and walked none, throwing 88 pitches. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' The hitting star for Atlanta was shortstop Larry Bowa, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Tuesday 6/14/1974: Boston's Grich severely injured
BOSTON - Boston's shortstop Bobby Grich suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Minnesota's Ron Taylor. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Grich will probaby miss 6 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Grich was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Hand. His season numbers are: .287 AVG, 66 hits, 24 doubles, 3 triples and 12 homeruns, along with 60 RBI and 44 runs scored.
Monday 6/13/1974: Lonborg (BOS) and Smith (CIN) win P.O.W. award
Jim Lonborg of Boston wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 3 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 16 starts this year Jim struck out 53 batters in 128.2 innings of work. His ERA is 4.06, his record 6-7. Jim has pitched one shutout and 8 complete games. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Reggie Smith this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Reggie went 7 for 20 (.350), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 9 RBI. Smith has walked 27 times this year and posts a .383 OBP. While batting .305, 65 for 213, he has driven in 59 runs. He's 9th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Tuesday 6/7/1974: Jim Lonborg pitches 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Boston's right-hander Jim Lonborg. Chicago (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 23rd time he has done it in his career. Lonborg (5-7) struck out 1 and walked 2, throwing 56 of 93 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' The hitting star for Boston was catcher Cliff Johnson, he went 3 for 3, with 3 RBI. Boston improved its record to 34-24, scoring 5 runs on 6 hits.
Monday 6/6/1974: New York (A)'s Hargan out for 5-6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its ace Steve Hargan for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to George C. Scott in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Torn Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 13 starts this year Steve struck out 57 batters in 98.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.28, his record 9-2. Steve has pitched 2 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Monday 6/6/1974: Peterson (OAK) and Velez (LAN) win P.O.W. award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Oakland's pitcher Fritz Peterson. Fritz went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 1 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .189 against Fritz this season. While posting an ERA of 2.26 he went 8-1 in 12 starts, fanning 34 and walking 21 hitters. Fritz has pitched 3 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Los Angeles (N)'s Otto Velez this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Otto pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .462 with 2 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .923. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Sunday 6/5/1974: Pittsburgh has no chance in a NO-HITTER by Jack Dilauro
PITTSBURGH - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Jack Dilauro made some history today, firing a no-hitter against Pittsburgh. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. Dilauro (5-6) struck out 2 and issued 1 BB, throwing 63 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Bernie Carbo helped Dilauro at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, going deep twice, scoring three times and collecting 5 RBI. Los Angeles (N) scored 10 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 6/3/1974: New York (N)'s Orlando Cepeda slams five hits
NEW YORK (N) - 'You know, in batting practice I didn't really feel that comfortable about my stroke today, but baseball is more than hitting. Then, when you're not trying to force a hit, you slug them in droves,' says Orlando Cepeda after his 5 hit game, which New York (N) won 29-2 against San Francisco. A pitch from Les Cain in the 3rd inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 420 feet from home plate in center field. In the 5th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Ozzie Osborn. He collected singles in the 1st (one RBI) , in the 3rd inning and in the 8th inning . Orlando scored 3 runs, and he collected 5 RBI as well! He is hitting .283 this season, with 9 HR and 38 RBI.
General News
Sunday 6/5/1974 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
LAN: Jack Dilauro pitches a NO-HITTER against Pittsburgh!!
Monday 6/6/1974 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Fritz Peterson (OAK)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 1.00, fanning 1.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Otto Velez (LAN)!
He batted .462 in 26 AB, with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
Tuesday 6/7/1974 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Monday 6/13/1974 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Lonborg (BOS)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 3.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Reggie Smith (CIN)!
He batted .350 in 20 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/1974 :
ATL: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1974 :
CHA: Dave Boswell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Dick Lines was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
HOU: Freddie Patek was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Bob D. Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/2/1974 :
CAL: Gene Clines was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
BOS: Eddie Watt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/1974 :
CAL: Tony Horton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Sunday 6/5/1974 :
HOU: Darrell Evans was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 6/6/1974 :
NYA: Steve Hargan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
HOU: Earl Robinson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/7/1974 :
CLE: Enzo Hernandez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Reggie Smith was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 6/8/1974 :
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
DET: Tommy Harper was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/11/1974 :
TEX: Bob Schroder was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Jim Stoll was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Hal Reniff was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 6/14/1974 :
BOS: Bobby Grich was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MIN: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
