Post by CSCommish on Feb 3, 2018 20:44:03 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SUNDAY, at noon(ish), a 7-day sim to get us to 9/8/1979; get your exports in by 12:00 PM Eastern. Rosters can now expand to 40.
Waiver Trade Deadline, including cash/pick/points only trades through end of regular season. Once playoffs start, NO MORE TRADES until after file flip.
Reminder: Max 39 Games Started!
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/1979: Reynolds (BOS) and Matlack (ATL) win monthly pitcher award
Boston's Bob Reynolds had a terrific August, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 34 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-0 while pitching 34 innings. His ERA in August was 2.34. Bob got two complete game shutouts as well! Opposing players hit .178 against Bob this season. While posting an ERA of 2.32 he went 19-9 in 29 starts, fanning 140 and walking 48 hitters. Bob has pitched 4 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Jon Matlack. He went 4-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 0.82. He struck out 29 in 33 innings. Jon got two complete game shutouts as well! Jon has a record of 12-6 this season, with an ERA of 3.97. In 167.2 Innings he was able to strike out 117 batters. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/1979: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Merv Rettenmund this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Merv was on fire, hitting .343 with 10 homeruns and 29 RBI. This year Rettenmund drove in 92 and scored 84 runs while batting .260 with 26 taters. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Cecil Cooper, Chicago (N)'s starting first baseman. In 98 at bats he hit .316 with 6 HR and 20 RBI. His season features a batting average of .302 (144 hits in 477 AB), 39 doubles, 4 triples and 20 taters. Cooper collected 75 RBI and 84 runs as well. He's 9th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 8/31/1979: Burt Hooton pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Burt Hooton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Los Angeles (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Hooton (14-6) struck out 7 and issued 3 BB, throwing 66 of 113 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was catcher Ernie Whitt, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, going deep twice, with FOUR runs scored and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 13-0.
Wednesday 8/31/1979: John Montefusco (KCR) will miss 5 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander John Montefusco will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Toronto where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Kansas City wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Montefusco had suffered a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. His ERA of 4.74 helped him to a 9-11 record this year. He struck out 55 and walked 105 in 178.2 innings. He has 2 complete games and one shutout.
Monday 8/29/1979: Wally Bunker out for full season
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Wally Bunker will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Philadelphia on Monday. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .286 against Wally this season. While posting an ERA of 4.15 he went 11-11 in 29 starts, fanning 83 and walking 55 hitters.
Monday 8/29/1979: Dwyer (NYA) and Hausman (ATL) win P.O.W. award
Jim Dwyer wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Dwyer helped his team with an average of .333 and 12 RBI in 27 at bats. His season numbers are: .303 AVG, 138 hits, 12 doubles, 3 triples and 28 bombs, along with 84 RBI and 85 runs scored. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Tom Hausman. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 2.19 helped him to a 14-6 record this year. He struck out 67 and walked 63 in 197.1 innings. Tom has pitched 3 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 10th in wins!
Sunday 8/28/1979: Stan Bahnsen pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
PHILADELPHIA - Great days are rare. But not for Pittsburgh's right-hander Stan Bahnsen. Philadelphia found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 22nd time he has done it in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Bahnsen (14-5) fanned 3 and walked 4, throwing 115 pitches. Pittsburgh's first baseman Steve Garvey got 3 hits in 5 AB, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bahnsen. Pittsburgh scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Thursday 8/25/1979: Carl Yastrzemski has 3000th career hits
BOSTON - Boston's catcher Carl Yastrzemski joined some elite company today, collecting his 3000th career hit! With one out in the 6th inning, Carl drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. Along with his 3000 hits, Carl collected 278 homeruns and 1373 RBI in 17 seasons. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
General News
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
CHA: Jerry Bell pitches a 3-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Friday 8/26/1979 :
MIN: Marcelino Lopez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Saturday 8/27/1979 :
ATL: Tom Hausman pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Sunday 8/28/1979 :
PIT: Stan Bahnsen pitches a 1-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Monday 8/29/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Jim Dwyer (NYA)!
He batted .333 in 27 AB, with 6 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Hausman (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 7.
Tuesday 8/30/1979 :
Billy Grabarkewitz hits a 493-foot homerun!!
MON: Don Hood pitches a 3-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Wednesday 8/31/1979 :
CHN: Burt Hooton pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 9/1/1979 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bob Reynolds (BOS)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 2.34 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Merv Rettenmund (BAL)!
He batted .343 in 99 AB, with 10 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jon Matlack (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.82 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Cecil Cooper (CHN)!
He batted .316 in 98 AB, with 6 homers and 20 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
San Francisco : Duane Kuiper has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Paul Reuschel has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Boston : Curt Blefary has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas: Released P Tom Hilgendorf.
Boston: Released SS Odie Davis.
Boston : Free agent Tom Hilgendorf has been signed to a contract of $6,125,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas : Free agent Odie Davis has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
CAL: Tom Hall was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHA: Dave Collins was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Frank Coggins was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ATL: Jim McGlothlin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 8/25/1979 :
MIL: John Strohmayer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/26/1979 :
HOU: Ron Willis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 8/27/1979 :
SDG: Larry Bearnarth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/29/1979 :
CHA: Felix Millan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Wally Bunker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
HOU: Moose Haas was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: John E. Briggs was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Dave Nelson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 8/30/1979 :
CLE: Grant Jackson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYA: Jorge Orta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: Jay Johnstone was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 8/31/1979 :
KCR: John Montefusco was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
HOU: Ed Spiezio was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Waiver Trade Deadline, including cash/pick/points only trades through end of regular season. Once playoffs start, NO MORE TRADES until after file flip.
Reminder: Max 39 Games Started!
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/1979: Reynolds (BOS) and Matlack (ATL) win monthly pitcher award
Boston's Bob Reynolds had a terrific August, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 34 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-0 while pitching 34 innings. His ERA in August was 2.34. Bob got two complete game shutouts as well! Opposing players hit .178 against Bob this season. While posting an ERA of 2.32 he went 19-9 in 29 starts, fanning 140 and walking 48 hitters. Bob has pitched 4 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Jon Matlack. He went 4-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 0.82. He struck out 29 in 33 innings. Jon got two complete game shutouts as well! Jon has a record of 12-6 this season, with an ERA of 3.97. In 167.2 Innings he was able to strike out 117 batters. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/1979: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Merv Rettenmund this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Merv was on fire, hitting .343 with 10 homeruns and 29 RBI. This year Rettenmund drove in 92 and scored 84 runs while batting .260 with 26 taters. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Cecil Cooper, Chicago (N)'s starting first baseman. In 98 at bats he hit .316 with 6 HR and 20 RBI. His season features a batting average of .302 (144 hits in 477 AB), 39 doubles, 4 triples and 20 taters. Cooper collected 75 RBI and 84 runs as well. He's 9th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 8/31/1979: Burt Hooton pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Burt Hooton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Los Angeles (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Hooton (14-6) struck out 7 and issued 3 BB, throwing 66 of 113 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was catcher Ernie Whitt, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, going deep twice, with FOUR runs scored and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 13-0.
Wednesday 8/31/1979: John Montefusco (KCR) will miss 5 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander John Montefusco will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Toronto where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Kansas City wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Montefusco had suffered a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. His ERA of 4.74 helped him to a 9-11 record this year. He struck out 55 and walked 105 in 178.2 innings. He has 2 complete games and one shutout.
Monday 8/29/1979: Wally Bunker out for full season
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Wally Bunker will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Philadelphia on Monday. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .286 against Wally this season. While posting an ERA of 4.15 he went 11-11 in 29 starts, fanning 83 and walking 55 hitters.
Monday 8/29/1979: Dwyer (NYA) and Hausman (ATL) win P.O.W. award
Jim Dwyer wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Dwyer helped his team with an average of .333 and 12 RBI in 27 at bats. His season numbers are: .303 AVG, 138 hits, 12 doubles, 3 triples and 28 bombs, along with 84 RBI and 85 runs scored. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Tom Hausman. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 2.19 helped him to a 14-6 record this year. He struck out 67 and walked 63 in 197.1 innings. Tom has pitched 3 shutouts and 11 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 10th in wins!
Sunday 8/28/1979: Stan Bahnsen pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
PHILADELPHIA - Great days are rare. But not for Pittsburgh's right-hander Stan Bahnsen. Philadelphia found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 22nd time he has done it in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Bahnsen (14-5) fanned 3 and walked 4, throwing 115 pitches. Pittsburgh's first baseman Steve Garvey got 3 hits in 5 AB, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bahnsen. Pittsburgh scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Thursday 8/25/1979: Carl Yastrzemski has 3000th career hits
BOSTON - Boston's catcher Carl Yastrzemski joined some elite company today, collecting his 3000th career hit! With one out in the 6th inning, Carl drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. Along with his 3000 hits, Carl collected 278 homeruns and 1373 RBI in 17 seasons. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
General News
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
CHA: Jerry Bell pitches a 3-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Friday 8/26/1979 :
MIN: Marcelino Lopez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Saturday 8/27/1979 :
ATL: Tom Hausman pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Sunday 8/28/1979 :
PIT: Stan Bahnsen pitches a 1-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Monday 8/29/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Jim Dwyer (NYA)!
He batted .333 in 27 AB, with 6 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Hausman (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 7.
Tuesday 8/30/1979 :
Billy Grabarkewitz hits a 493-foot homerun!!
MON: Don Hood pitches a 3-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Wednesday 8/31/1979 :
CHN: Burt Hooton pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 9/1/1979 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bob Reynolds (BOS)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 2.34 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Merv Rettenmund (BAL)!
He batted .343 in 99 AB, with 10 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jon Matlack (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.82 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Cecil Cooper (CHN)!
He batted .316 in 98 AB, with 6 homers and 20 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
San Francisco : Duane Kuiper has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Paul Reuschel has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Boston : Curt Blefary has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas: Released P Tom Hilgendorf.
Boston: Released SS Odie Davis.
Boston : Free agent Tom Hilgendorf has been signed to a contract of $6,125,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas : Free agent Odie Davis has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1979 :
CAL: Tom Hall was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHA: Dave Collins was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Frank Coggins was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ATL: Jim McGlothlin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 8/25/1979 :
MIL: John Strohmayer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/26/1979 :
HOU: Ron Willis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 8/27/1979 :
SDG: Larry Bearnarth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/29/1979 :
CHA: Felix Millan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Wally Bunker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
HOU: Moose Haas was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: John E. Briggs was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Dave Nelson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 8/30/1979 :
CLE: Grant Jackson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYA: Jorge Orta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: Jay Johnstone was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 8/31/1979 :
KCR: John Montefusco was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
HOU: Ed Spiezio was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
