Post by CSCommish on Nov 12, 2017 9:32:53 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, MONDAY, night, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/16/1978; get your exports in by 8:00 PM Eastern.
Need owners for A's and Dodgers. 100 points to anyone who finds an owner.
TRADE FRENZY OPEN!
Reward Camps were run.
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/8/1978: Sam McDowell NO-HITS New York (A)
TEXAS - Texas' lefty Sam McDowell made some history today, firing a no-hitter against New York (A). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. McDowell (4-4) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 158 pitches. 'Today I just felt great. I had a good feeling while warming up, and I knew something special was about to happen.' The hitting star for Texas was leftfielder Lyman Bostock, he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB. Texas scored 1 run on 7 hits.
Monday 6/6/1978: Andy Messersmith blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (A) - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Andy Messersmith. Cleveland found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 27th time he has done it in his career. Messersmith (5-4) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 94 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Chicago (A) was first baseman Katsuo Osugi, he finished 1 for 4, and driving in 2 runs. Chicago (A) improved its record to 36-24, scoring 2 runs on 3 hits.
Monday 6/6/1978: Brett (KCR) and Bethke (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's George Brett this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .591 and hit .556, while driving in 5 runs. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia's Jim Bethke, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 14 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Paul Hartzell quiets St. Louis bats with shutout
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Paul Hartzell will never forget this day. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against St. Louis on Sunday. Hartzell (8-5) fanned 3 and walked 3, throwing 101 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Atlanta's shortstop Larry Bowa collected 3 hits in 3 trips to the plate, homering once, with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hartzell. The final score of the game was 9-0.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Fred Newman blanks Minnesota with a 2-hitter
TEXAS - Fred Newman had some fun again. Minnesota hitters did not. Texas' right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 30 career shutouts in 346 games started. Newman (4-6) fanned 3 and walked none, throwing 87 pitches. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' The hitting star for Texas was rightfielder Dwight Evans, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. Texas improved its record to 24-35, scoring 2 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Nolan Ryan quiets Milwaukee bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - California's right-hander Nolan Ryan is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 20th time he has done it in his career. With one out in the 7th inning Robin Yount doubled to break up the no-hitter. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Ryan (7-4) struck out 5 and issued 1 BB, throwing 56 of 87 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for California was catcher Vic Correll, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, scoring 2 runs. California scored 3 runs on 10 hits.
Friday 6/3/1978: Mike Corkins (PIT) will miss 6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Mike Corkins suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Corkins was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Herniated Disc Back. This season Corkins compiled an ERA of 1.68, going 8-2 in 12 starts. He fanned 79 while giving up 62 hits in 102 innings. He has 8 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
General News
Sunday 6/5/1978 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
TEX: Fred Newman pitches a 2-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
ATL: Paul Hartzell pitches a 2-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 6/6/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .556 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 5 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 14.
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Wednesday 6/8/1978 :
TEX: Sam McDowell pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (A)!!
Transactions
Wednesday 6/1/1978 :
Chicago (N) : Ron Klimkowski has been signed to a contract extension, $3,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (N) : Ray Bare has been signed to a contract extension, $4,400,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Mike Fiore has been signed to a contract extension, $3,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Joe Lis has been signed to a contract extension, $765,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Jerry Reuss has been signed to a contract extension, $5,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Detroit : Champ Summers has been signed to a contract extension, $630,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Bill Campbell has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
New York (N) : Tatsuhiko Kimata has been signed to a contract extension, $500,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Diego : George C. Scott has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Texas : Sam McDowell has been signed to a contract extension, $8,420,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Fred Newman has been signed to a contract extension, $3,890,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Paul Splittorff has been signed to a contract extension, $350,000 per year, for 2 years.
Texas : Phil Garner has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Steve Renko has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Sachio Kinugasa has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Kansas City : Tom Ragland has been signed to a contract extension, $3,130,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : George Brett has been signed to a contract extension, $12,230,000 per year, for 5 years.
Milwaukee: Released P Bill Moran.
Philadelphia: Released P Hal Kurtz.
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1978 :
SEA: Catfish Hunter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/3/1978 :
KCR: Larry Howard Howard was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
CIN: Rick Reuschel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Mike Corkins was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
SEA: Bill Sharp is sick.
Diagnosis: Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/4/1978 :
NYA: Jake Brown was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 6/7/1978 :
CHN: Ray Bare was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Allen Ripley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/8/1978 :
TOR: Dave Hamilton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
LAN: Sixto Lezcano was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Blurred Vision Eye.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
Need owners for A's and Dodgers. 100 points to anyone who finds an owner.
TRADE FRENZY OPEN!
Reward Camps were run.
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/8/1978: Sam McDowell NO-HITS New York (A)
TEXAS - Texas' lefty Sam McDowell made some history today, firing a no-hitter against New York (A). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. McDowell (4-4) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 158 pitches. 'Today I just felt great. I had a good feeling while warming up, and I knew something special was about to happen.' The hitting star for Texas was leftfielder Lyman Bostock, he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB. Texas scored 1 run on 7 hits.
Monday 6/6/1978: Andy Messersmith blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (A) - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Andy Messersmith. Cleveland found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 27th time he has done it in his career. Messersmith (5-4) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 94 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Chicago (A) was first baseman Katsuo Osugi, he finished 1 for 4, and driving in 2 runs. Chicago (A) improved its record to 36-24, scoring 2 runs on 3 hits.
Monday 6/6/1978: Brett (KCR) and Bethke (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's George Brett this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .591 and hit .556, while driving in 5 runs. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia's Jim Bethke, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 14 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Paul Hartzell quiets St. Louis bats with shutout
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Paul Hartzell will never forget this day. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against St. Louis on Sunday. Hartzell (8-5) fanned 3 and walked 3, throwing 101 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Atlanta's shortstop Larry Bowa collected 3 hits in 3 trips to the plate, homering once, with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hartzell. The final score of the game was 9-0.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Fred Newman blanks Minnesota with a 2-hitter
TEXAS - Fred Newman had some fun again. Minnesota hitters did not. Texas' right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 30 career shutouts in 346 games started. Newman (4-6) fanned 3 and walked none, throwing 87 pitches. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' The hitting star for Texas was rightfielder Dwight Evans, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. Texas improved its record to 24-35, scoring 2 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 6/5/1978: Nolan Ryan quiets Milwaukee bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - California's right-hander Nolan Ryan is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 20th time he has done it in his career. With one out in the 7th inning Robin Yount doubled to break up the no-hitter. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Ryan (7-4) struck out 5 and issued 1 BB, throwing 56 of 87 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for California was catcher Vic Correll, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, scoring 2 runs. California scored 3 runs on 10 hits.
Friday 6/3/1978: Mike Corkins (PIT) will miss 6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Mike Corkins suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Corkins was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Herniated Disc Back. This season Corkins compiled an ERA of 1.68, going 8-2 in 12 starts. He fanned 79 while giving up 62 hits in 102 innings. He has 8 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
General News
Sunday 6/5/1978 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
TEX: Fred Newman pitches a 2-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
ATL: Paul Hartzell pitches a 2-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 6/6/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .556 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 5 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 14.
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Wednesday 6/8/1978 :
TEX: Sam McDowell pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (A)!!
Transactions
Wednesday 6/1/1978 :
Chicago (N) : Ron Klimkowski has been signed to a contract extension, $3,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (N) : Ray Bare has been signed to a contract extension, $4,400,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Mike Fiore has been signed to a contract extension, $3,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Joe Lis has been signed to a contract extension, $765,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Jerry Reuss has been signed to a contract extension, $5,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Detroit : Champ Summers has been signed to a contract extension, $630,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Bill Campbell has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
New York (N) : Tatsuhiko Kimata has been signed to a contract extension, $500,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Diego : George C. Scott has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Texas : Sam McDowell has been signed to a contract extension, $8,420,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Fred Newman has been signed to a contract extension, $3,890,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Paul Splittorff has been signed to a contract extension, $350,000 per year, for 2 years.
Texas : Phil Garner has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Steve Renko has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Sachio Kinugasa has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Kansas City : Tom Ragland has been signed to a contract extension, $3,130,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : George Brett has been signed to a contract extension, $12,230,000 per year, for 5 years.
Milwaukee: Released P Bill Moran.
Philadelphia: Released P Hal Kurtz.
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1978 :
SEA: Catfish Hunter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/3/1978 :
KCR: Larry Howard Howard was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
CIN: Rick Reuschel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Mike Corkins was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
SEA: Bill Sharp is sick.
Diagnosis: Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/4/1978 :
NYA: Jake Brown was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 6/7/1978 :
CHN: Ray Bare was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Allen Ripley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/8/1978 :
TOR: Dave Hamilton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
LAN: Sixto Lezcano was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Blurred Vision Eye.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
