Post by CSCommish on Jul 16, 2017 22:52:10 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, Monday, evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 10/1/1976; get your exports in by 8:00 PM Eastern.
40-Man Rosters are in effect. Playoff teams (which is most of the league), be aware not to let your starters start #41! 40 GS is OK, 41 GS NOT SO MUCH.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the regular season.
Just to recap, we have Jeff running the Giants, Tyrone is back running the Expos and Brian is back to take over the Braves next season! I have owners waiting in the wings for the Phillies and Dodgers next season, so we are FULL. If Spencer or any really active owner wants to come here, I'm willing to step down from running Yankees and simply run the league.
Get ready for EXPANSION ... probably a couple weeks from now. Take a look at your 15-man protection lists.
Sometime in August, when it looks like my work load is a little lighter (could change of course), I am going to attempt to re-do the entire CATO database. It got messed up again.
Reward Camps were run.
Breaking News
Thursday 9/22/1976: Geoff Zahn quiets Boston bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's southpaw Geoff Zahn is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Boston found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Zahn 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 9th shutouts in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Zahn (13-8) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 79 of 114 pitches for strikes. Milwaukee's centerfielder Adolfo Phillips stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, homering once, and collecting 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zahn. Milwaukee scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Wednesday 9/21/1976: Atlanta has no chance in a 1-hitter by Don Sutton
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Don Sutton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Atlanta on just one hit. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 37th time he has done it in his career. Sutton (23-10) struck out 8 and walked 2, throwing 71 of 113 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Rod Carew provided San Diego with the offense Sutton needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB, doubling once. San Diego improved its record to 101-50, scoring 1 run on 2 hits.
Monday 9/19/1976: Fergie Jenkins quiets Los Angeles (N) bats with shutout
LOS ANGELES (N) - Fergie Jenkins took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 335 games started. Jenkins (15-11) struck out 9 and issued 1 BB, throwing 77 of 119 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Doug DeCinces provided Chicago (N) with the offense Jenkins needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, homering once, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. Chicago (N) improved its record to 80-69, scoring 4 runs on 4 hits.
Monday 9/19/1976: Philadelphia's Bethke wins Player of the Week award
Kansas City's third baseman George Brett had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. George was on fire, hitting .643 with 2 HR and 4 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia's Jim Bethke, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Bethke was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. In 38 starts this year Jim struck out 217 batters in 323 innings of work. His ERA is 2.48, his record 23-10. Jim has pitched 5 shutouts and 23 complete games. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Saturday 9/17/1976: Jim M. Hughes (MIN) will miss 7-8 weeks
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander Jim M. Hughes will not pitch for at least 7-8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Hughes compiled an ERA of 5.33, going 8-22 in 35 starts. He fanned 183 while giving up 241 hits in 243 innings.
Friday 9/16/1976: Mike Flanagan (CLE) will miss 4 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its ace Mike Flanagan for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Horace Clarke in a game against California. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Flanagan was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .249 against Mike this season. While posting an ERA of 4.77 he went 9-19 in 33 starts, fanning 83 and walking 71 hitters. He has 11 complete games and one shutout.
General News
Friday 9/16/1976 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Sunday 9/18/1976 :
KCR: George Brett sets a new season Kansas City-Record for Doubles with 47!
Monday 9/19/1976 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .643 in 28 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 13.
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
KCR: Nelson Briles pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
CHN: Fergie Jenkins pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 9/21/1976 :
SDG: Don Sutton pitches a 1-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Thursday 9/22/1976 :
CAL: Bill Melton sets a new season California-Record for Homeruns with 46!
MIL: Geoff Zahn pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
SDG: Gorman Thomas sets a new season San Diego-Record for Homeruns with 31!
Transactions
(None)
Injuries
Friday 9/16/1976 :
KCR: Jerry Remy was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIN: Ron Stone was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
CLE: Mike Flanagan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Saturday 9/17/1976 :
MIN: Jim M. Hughes was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7-8 weeks.
MIL: Roberto Mendez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 9/18/1976 :
CAL: Horace Clarke was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/19/1976 :
MON: Ron Hansen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Bake McBride was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 9/20/1976 :
TEX: John Hiller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 9/21/1976 :
MIL: Robin Yount was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
40-Man Rosters are in effect. Playoff teams (which is most of the league), be aware not to let your starters start #41! 40 GS is OK, 41 GS NOT SO MUCH.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the regular season.
Just to recap, we have Jeff running the Giants, Tyrone is back running the Expos and Brian is back to take over the Braves next season! I have owners waiting in the wings for the Phillies and Dodgers next season, so we are FULL. If Spencer or any really active owner wants to come here, I'm willing to step down from running Yankees and simply run the league.
Get ready for EXPANSION ... probably a couple weeks from now. Take a look at your 15-man protection lists.
Sometime in August, when it looks like my work load is a little lighter (could change of course), I am going to attempt to re-do the entire CATO database. It got messed up again.
Reward Camps were run.
Breaking News
Thursday 9/22/1976: Geoff Zahn quiets Boston bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's southpaw Geoff Zahn is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Boston found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Zahn 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 9th shutouts in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Zahn (13-8) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 79 of 114 pitches for strikes. Milwaukee's centerfielder Adolfo Phillips stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, homering once, and collecting 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zahn. Milwaukee scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Wednesday 9/21/1976: Atlanta has no chance in a 1-hitter by Don Sutton
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Don Sutton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Atlanta on just one hit. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 37th time he has done it in his career. Sutton (23-10) struck out 8 and walked 2, throwing 71 of 113 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Rod Carew provided San Diego with the offense Sutton needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB, doubling once. San Diego improved its record to 101-50, scoring 1 run on 2 hits.
Monday 9/19/1976: Fergie Jenkins quiets Los Angeles (N) bats with shutout
LOS ANGELES (N) - Fergie Jenkins took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 335 games started. Jenkins (15-11) struck out 9 and issued 1 BB, throwing 77 of 119 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Doug DeCinces provided Chicago (N) with the offense Jenkins needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, homering once, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. Chicago (N) improved its record to 80-69, scoring 4 runs on 4 hits.
Monday 9/19/1976: Philadelphia's Bethke wins Player of the Week award
Kansas City's third baseman George Brett had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. George was on fire, hitting .643 with 2 HR and 4 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia's Jim Bethke, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Bethke was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. In 38 starts this year Jim struck out 217 batters in 323 innings of work. His ERA is 2.48, his record 23-10. Jim has pitched 5 shutouts and 23 complete games. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Saturday 9/17/1976: Jim M. Hughes (MIN) will miss 7-8 weeks
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander Jim M. Hughes will not pitch for at least 7-8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Hughes compiled an ERA of 5.33, going 8-22 in 35 starts. He fanned 183 while giving up 241 hits in 243 innings.
Friday 9/16/1976: Mike Flanagan (CLE) will miss 4 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its ace Mike Flanagan for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Horace Clarke in a game against California. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Flanagan was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .249 against Mike this season. While posting an ERA of 4.77 he went 9-19 in 33 starts, fanning 83 and walking 71 hitters. He has 11 complete games and one shutout.
General News
Friday 9/16/1976 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Sunday 9/18/1976 :
KCR: George Brett sets a new season Kansas City-Record for Doubles with 47!
Monday 9/19/1976 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .643 in 28 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 13.
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
KCR: Nelson Briles pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
CHN: Fergie Jenkins pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 9/21/1976 :
SDG: Don Sutton pitches a 1-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Thursday 9/22/1976 :
CAL: Bill Melton sets a new season California-Record for Homeruns with 46!
MIL: Geoff Zahn pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
SDG: Gorman Thomas sets a new season San Diego-Record for Homeruns with 31!
Transactions
(None)
Injuries
Friday 9/16/1976 :
KCR: Jerry Remy was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIN: Ron Stone was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
CLE: Mike Flanagan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Saturday 9/17/1976 :
MIN: Jim M. Hughes was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7-8 weeks.
MIL: Roberto Mendez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 9/18/1976 :
CAL: Horace Clarke was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/19/1976 :
MON: Ron Hansen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Bake McBride was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 9/20/1976 :
TEX: John Hiller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 9/21/1976 :
MIL: Robin Yount was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.