Post by CSCommish on Jul 17, 2017 22:17:01 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, Tuesday, evening, a 1 or 2-day sim depending on teams that are still in the hunt. Looks like the AL is set. 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.
Breaking News
Saturday 10/1/1976: Rogers (MIL) and Billingham (CIN) win monthly pitcher award
Steve Rogers pitched like a legend in September, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 4-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 50 innings of work he allowed just 30 hits while striking out 22, compiling an ERA of just 1.08. Steve fired two shutouts! His ERA of 2.43 helped him to a 19-8 record this year. He struck out 109 and walked 94 in 263 innings. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts. The best month of September in the National League certainly had Cincinnati's right-hander Jack Billingham, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 0.64 helped him to a 5-0 record in September. He worked 42 innings, striking out 38 hitters while walking 4. Jack has a record of 16-8 this season, with an ERA of 2.05. In 228 Innings he was able to strike out 207 batters.
Saturday 10/1/1976: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Cliff Johnson, Boston's starting third baseman. Johnson helped his team with an average of .349 and 21 RBI in 106 at bats. Cliff is hitting .319 this year, with 198 hits in 620 at bats. He has driven in 104 runs, slugging .511. He's 3rd in the American League in batting! Fred Lynn of Montreal wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Lynn helped his team with an average of .409 and 10 RBI in 93 at bats. Lynn has hit for a .320 average this season. He has 51 extra base hits along with 273 total bases, resulting in a .488 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Thursday 9/29/1976: Lew Krausse Jr. out for 5-6 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' right-hander Lew Krausse Jr. suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. His ERA of 2.78 helped him to a 14-9 record this year. He struck out 155 and walked 124 in 240 innings. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts.
Thursday 9/29/1976: Cliff Johnson found the stroke, smashes three homers
BOSTON - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Boston's third baseman Cliff Johnson accomplished that feat in a 8-2 win over Oakland. A pitch from Ross Grimsley Jr. in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 338 feet from home plate in left field. His 2nd shot, a two-run homerun off Ross Grimsley Jr. in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. Number 3 in the 8th inning, a shot estimated at 350 feet, cleared the wall in left field. Cliff stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, with FOUR runs scored and driving in 5 runs. On 9/2/1976, Rick Monday was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game. Boston scored 8 runs on 15 hits.
Wednesday 9/28/1976: Pittsburgh's Brye severely injured
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's season took a blow when Steve Brye suffered a serious injury in the game against San Diego. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Brye will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Spasms Back. He has hit 35 homeruns while batting .270 this season. His 151 hits and 85 walks add up to a .367 on-base percentage.
Monday 9/26/1976: Rogers and Tenace win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Steve Rogers, one of Milwaukee's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 2.46 helped him to a 19-7 record this year. He struck out 104 and walked 90 in 256 innings. Steve has pitched 4 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins! Gene Tenace from Pittsburgh wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Gene went 10 for 19 (.526), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 7 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Fritz Peterson out for 6 weeks
ATLANTA - Atlanta's left-hander Fritz Peterson suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against San Francisco he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Bone Chips Shoulder which will require surgery. His ERA of 2.89 helped him to a 10-12 record this year. He struck out 112 and walked 61 in 236.1 innings. Fritz has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Sam McDowell fires 1-hitter against St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - Great days are rare. But not for Houston's left-hander Sam McDowell. St. Louis found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' McDowell (9-12) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 135 pitches. Darrell Evans provided Houston with the offense McDowell needed as he collected 2 hits in 5 trips to the plate. Houston scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Steve Rogers quiets Kansas City bats with shutout
KANSAS CITY - Milwaukee's right-hander Steve Rogers is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Kansas City on just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Rogers (19-7) fanned 3 and walked 2, throwing 97 pitches. '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.' Steve Braun helped Rogers at the plate, he went 3 for 6, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 10-0.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Tom Hall dominates Texas, gives up just 2 hits
CALIFORNIA - California's left-hander Tom Hall is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Texas found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hall 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 32nd shutouts in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Hall (20-5) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 104 pitches. George Foster helped Hall at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate, hitting a homerun, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 5-0.
General News
Friday 9/23/1976 :
CAL: George Foster sets a new season California-Record for Homeruns with 47!
Saturday 9/24/1976 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 1-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
HOU: Sam McDowell pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 9/26/1976 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Steve Rogers (MIL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Gene Tenace (PIT)!
He batted .526 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
TEX: Ellie Rodriguez sets a new season Texas-Record for Bases on Balls with 107!
Thursday 9/29/1976 :
CAL: George Foster sets a new season California-Record for Runs with 118!
BOS: Alex George sets a new season Boston-Record for Runs with 129!
BOS: Cliff Johnson crushes 3 homers against Oakland.
NYM: Tom Seaver sets a new season New York (N)-Record for Strikeouts with 277!
SDG: Rod Carew sets a new season San Diego-Record for Triples with 12!
Friday 9/30/1976 :
CAL: Bobby Bonds sets a new season California-Record for Runs with 118!
Friday 10/1/1976 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Steve Rogers (MIL)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.08 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Cliff Johnson (BOS)!
He batted .349 in 106 AB, with 7 homers and 21 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jack Billingham (CIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.64.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Fred Lynn (MON)!
He batted .409 in 93 AB, with 3 homers and 10 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 9/23/1976 :
Oakland : Alfredo Ortiz has been signed to a contract extension, $390,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Dusty Baker has been signed to a contract extension, $4,090,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Friday 9/23/1976 :
CLE: Rafael Robles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Gorman Thomas was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Jack Brohamer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Saturday 9/24/1976 :
PIT: Chris Speier was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ATL: Fritz Peterson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
NYM: Gil Blanco was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 9/25/1976 :
NYA: Billy Grabarkewitz was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 9/26/1976 :
STL: Cap Peterson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Tuesday 9/27/1976 :
TEX: Morimichi Takagi was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CAL: Carlos Alfonso was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Geoff Zahn was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/1976 :
SDG: George C. Scott was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Steve Brye was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 9/29/1976 :
TEX: Paul Schaal was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
BAL: George H. Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 9/30/1976 :
CIN: Vida Blue was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
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.
Breaking News
Saturday 10/1/1976: Rogers (MIL) and Billingham (CIN) win monthly pitcher award
Steve Rogers pitched like a legend in September, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 4-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 50 innings of work he allowed just 30 hits while striking out 22, compiling an ERA of just 1.08. Steve fired two shutouts! His ERA of 2.43 helped him to a 19-8 record this year. He struck out 109 and walked 94 in 263 innings. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts. The best month of September in the National League certainly had Cincinnati's right-hander Jack Billingham, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 0.64 helped him to a 5-0 record in September. He worked 42 innings, striking out 38 hitters while walking 4. Jack has a record of 16-8 this season, with an ERA of 2.05. In 228 Innings he was able to strike out 207 batters.
Saturday 10/1/1976: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Cliff Johnson, Boston's starting third baseman. Johnson helped his team with an average of .349 and 21 RBI in 106 at bats. Cliff is hitting .319 this year, with 198 hits in 620 at bats. He has driven in 104 runs, slugging .511. He's 3rd in the American League in batting! Fred Lynn of Montreal wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Lynn helped his team with an average of .409 and 10 RBI in 93 at bats. Lynn has hit for a .320 average this season. He has 51 extra base hits along with 273 total bases, resulting in a .488 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Thursday 9/29/1976: Lew Krausse Jr. out for 5-6 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' right-hander Lew Krausse Jr. suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. His ERA of 2.78 helped him to a 14-9 record this year. He struck out 155 and walked 124 in 240 innings. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts.
Thursday 9/29/1976: Cliff Johnson found the stroke, smashes three homers
BOSTON - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Boston's third baseman Cliff Johnson accomplished that feat in a 8-2 win over Oakland. A pitch from Ross Grimsley Jr. in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 338 feet from home plate in left field. His 2nd shot, a two-run homerun off Ross Grimsley Jr. in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. Number 3 in the 8th inning, a shot estimated at 350 feet, cleared the wall in left field. Cliff stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, with FOUR runs scored and driving in 5 runs. On 9/2/1976, Rick Monday was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game. Boston scored 8 runs on 15 hits.
Wednesday 9/28/1976: Pittsburgh's Brye severely injured
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's season took a blow when Steve Brye suffered a serious injury in the game against San Diego. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Brye will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Spasms Back. He has hit 35 homeruns while batting .270 this season. His 151 hits and 85 walks add up to a .367 on-base percentage.
Monday 9/26/1976: Rogers and Tenace win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Steve Rogers, one of Milwaukee's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 2.46 helped him to a 19-7 record this year. He struck out 104 and walked 90 in 256 innings. Steve has pitched 4 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins! Gene Tenace from Pittsburgh wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Gene went 10 for 19 (.526), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 7 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Fritz Peterson out for 6 weeks
ATLANTA - Atlanta's left-hander Fritz Peterson suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against San Francisco he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Bone Chips Shoulder which will require surgery. His ERA of 2.89 helped him to a 10-12 record this year. He struck out 112 and walked 61 in 236.1 innings. Fritz has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Sam McDowell fires 1-hitter against St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - Great days are rare. But not for Houston's left-hander Sam McDowell. St. Louis found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' McDowell (9-12) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 135 pitches. Darrell Evans provided Houston with the offense McDowell needed as he collected 2 hits in 5 trips to the plate. Houston scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Steve Rogers quiets Kansas City bats with shutout
KANSAS CITY - Milwaukee's right-hander Steve Rogers is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Kansas City on just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Rogers (19-7) fanned 3 and walked 2, throwing 97 pitches. '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.' Steve Braun helped Rogers at the plate, he went 3 for 6, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 10-0.
Saturday 9/24/1976: Tom Hall dominates Texas, gives up just 2 hits
CALIFORNIA - California's left-hander Tom Hall is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Texas found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hall 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 32nd shutouts in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Hall (20-5) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 104 pitches. George Foster helped Hall at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate, hitting a homerun, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 5-0.
General News
Friday 9/23/1976 :
CAL: George Foster sets a new season California-Record for Homeruns with 47!
Saturday 9/24/1976 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 1-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
HOU: Sam McDowell pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 9/26/1976 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Steve Rogers (MIL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Gene Tenace (PIT)!
He batted .526 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
TEX: Ellie Rodriguez sets a new season Texas-Record for Bases on Balls with 107!
Thursday 9/29/1976 :
CAL: George Foster sets a new season California-Record for Runs with 118!
BOS: Alex George sets a new season Boston-Record for Runs with 129!
BOS: Cliff Johnson crushes 3 homers against Oakland.
NYM: Tom Seaver sets a new season New York (N)-Record for Strikeouts with 277!
SDG: Rod Carew sets a new season San Diego-Record for Triples with 12!
Friday 9/30/1976 :
CAL: Bobby Bonds sets a new season California-Record for Runs with 118!
Friday 10/1/1976 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Steve Rogers (MIL)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.08 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Cliff Johnson (BOS)!
He batted .349 in 106 AB, with 7 homers and 21 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jack Billingham (CIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.64.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Fred Lynn (MON)!
He batted .409 in 93 AB, with 3 homers and 10 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 9/23/1976 :
Oakland : Alfredo Ortiz has been signed to a contract extension, $390,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Dusty Baker has been signed to a contract extension, $4,090,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Friday 9/23/1976 :
CLE: Rafael Robles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Gorman Thomas was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Jack Brohamer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Saturday 9/24/1976 :
PIT: Chris Speier was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ATL: Fritz Peterson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
NYM: Gil Blanco was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 9/25/1976 :
NYA: Billy Grabarkewitz was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 9/26/1976 :
STL: Cap Peterson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Tuesday 9/27/1976 :
TEX: Morimichi Takagi was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CAL: Carlos Alfonso was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Geoff Zahn was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/1976 :
SDG: George C. Scott was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Steve Brye was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 9/29/1976 :
TEX: Paul Schaal was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
BAL: George H. Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 9/30/1976 :
CIN: Vida Blue was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
