Post by Reddington on Sept 19, 2021 5:57:23 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is Tuesday AM, an 7-day sim to get us to 7/15/1996; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 36 GS; beginning in 1997, it will be 35 GS.
Breaking News
Thursday, 7/7/1996
Monday 7/4/1996: Player of the Week honors go to Belle and Maddux
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Minnesota's Albert Belle this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .500 with 17 RBI and slugged 1.273 in 22 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .370, Albert hit .283 and slugged .631. He has collected 79 runs batted in this year. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Greg Maddux, one of Atlanta's best starting pitchers. Maddux was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
Friday 7/1/1996: Minnesota's Garrelts earns Pitcher of the Month award
Minnesota's pitcher Scott Garrelts is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He started 5 games in June, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.65 in 41.1 innings. Scott fanned 23 hitters. Scott also fired a shutout. Scott has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.00. In 63 Innings he was able to strike out 30 batters. Scott has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games. It's the 6th time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux. He had an ERA of just 0.51 in 53 innings of work in which he struck out 43 hitters. His record in June is 5-0. Greg got two complete game shutouts as well! Opposing players hit .202 against Greg this season. While posting an ERA of 2.35 he went 9-3 in 18 starts, fanning 98 and walking 41 hitters. Greg has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1996: San Francisco's Bonds named Batter of the Month
Manny Ramirez of Boston wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Manny was on fire, hitting .484 with 6 homeruns and 30 RBI. Manny is hitting .357 this year, with 84 hits in 235 at bats. He has driven in 48 runs, slugging .570. He's 1st in the American League in batting! It's the 4th time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to San Francisco's rightfielder Barry Bonds. Barry went 38 for 95 (.400), while hitting 9 HR and collecting 26 RBI. Barry has gone 95 for 283 (.336) this season, hitting 20 homeruns and driving in 63 runs. He has scored 77 runs on his own. He's 6th in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1996: Sid Fernandez pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
MILWAUKEE - Minnesota's lefty Sid Fernandez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Fernandez (8-3) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 86 pitches. The hitting star for Minnesota was rightfielder Joe Vitiello, he stroked 4 hits in 5 AB. Minnesota improved its record to 56-23, scoring 7 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 6/27/1996: Cleveland has no chance in a 2-hitter by Randy D. Johnson
CLEVELAND - Chicago (A)'s left-hander Randy D. Johnson is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 22nd time he has done it in his career. Johnson (8-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 2, throwing 109 pitches. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Bernie F. Williams provided Chicago (A) with the offense Johnson needed as he got 2 hits in 5 AB, going deep twice, scoring three times with 3 RBI. Chicago (A) improved its record to 46-30, scoring 8 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 6/27/1996: Burks and Bonds win Player of the Week award
Ellis Burks from Cleveland wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Burks helped his team with an average of .444 and 13 RBI in 27 at bats. Burks has hit 26 longballs this year while batting .287. He adds 8 doubles, along with 59 runs scored. He's 8th in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to San Francisco's Barry Bonds this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Barry went 13 for 25 (.520), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .418, Barry hit .330 and slugged .622. He has collected 60 runs batted in this year. He's 8th in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
Monday 6/27/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Ellis Burks (CLE)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Barry Bonds (SFG)!
He batted .520 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
CHA: Randy D. Johnson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Thursday 6/30/1996 :
MIN: Sid Fernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Thursday 7/1/1996 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Scott Garrelts (MIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.65 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Manny Ramirez (BOS)!
He batted .484 in 93 AB, with 6 homers and 30 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.51 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Barry Bonds (SFG)!
He batted .400 in 95 AB, with 9 homers and 26 RBI.
TEX: Brad Brink pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
Saturday 7/2/1996 :
Barry Bonds hits a 504-foot homerun!!
Monday 7/4/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Albert Belle (MIN)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 5 HR and 17 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings
with an ERA of 1.50, fanning 14.
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Ron Robinson from Detroit
P Jeff Peterek from California
P Norm Charlton from California
P Kevin Brown from Toronto
P Jeff Russell from Toronto
P Wilson Alvarez from Chicago (A)
P Robb Nen from Minnesota
P Brendan Donnelly from Detroit
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
P Mariano Rivera from Minnesota
C Ivan Rodriguez from California
C Mickey Tettleton from Boston
1B Gary Sheffield from Toronto
2B Jim Thome from Boston
3B Bob Hamelin from Minnesota
SS Luis A. Rivera from New York (A)
LF Albert Belle from Minnesota
CF Kevin McReynolds from Detroit
RF David Justice from California
1B Frank E. Thomas from Chicago (A)
RF Ellis Burks from Cleveland
RF Manny Ramirez from Boston
CF Larry Walker from Texas
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
SS Tim Raines Sr. from Baltimore
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P Bryan Harvey from San Francisco
P Steve Shields from San Francisco
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Don Robinson from Atlanta
P Morris Madden from St. Louis
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Allan Anderson from Montreal
P Eddie Guardado from San Francisco
P Jeff Zaske from New York (N)
C Mike Lavalliere from Montreal
C Mike Piazza from New York (N)
1B Jeff Bagwell from Houston
2B Julio Franco from San Francisco
3B Matt D. Williams from San Francisco
SS Nomar Garciaparra from Pittsburgh
LF Juan Gonzalez from San Diego
CF Ray Lankford from San Francisco
RF Barry Bonds from San Francisco
1B Rafael Palmeiro from Montreal
RF Sammy Sosa from Chicago (N)
CF Mike Devereaux from Atlanta
CF Marquis Grissom from Colorado
2B Lou Whitaker from Atlanta
3B Felix Jose from St. Louis
Transactions
Friday 6/24/1996 :
Atlanta : Tom Glavine has been signed to a contract extension, $480,000 per year, for 2 years.
Atlanta : Scott Servais has been signed to a contract extension, $975,000 per year, for 3 years.
Atlanta : Kelly Gruber has been signed to a contract extension, $700,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Sunday 6/26/1996 :
CIN: Chico Walker was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Rex Hudler was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/27/1996 :
TEX: Jose Guzman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 6/29/1996 :
PIT: Paul Gibson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Darryl Kile was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MON: Gerald Alexander was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MON: Jim Olander was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Brian S. Giles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/1996 :
CHA: Ron Coomer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Saturday 7/2/1996 :
KCR: Greg W. Harris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 36 GS; beginning in 1997, it will be 35 GS.
Breaking News
Thursday, 7/7/1996
Monday 7/4/1996: Player of the Week honors go to Belle and Maddux
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Minnesota's Albert Belle this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .500 with 17 RBI and slugged 1.273 in 22 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .370, Albert hit .283 and slugged .631. He has collected 79 runs batted in this year. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Greg Maddux, one of Atlanta's best starting pitchers. Maddux was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
Friday 7/1/1996: Minnesota's Garrelts earns Pitcher of the Month award
Minnesota's pitcher Scott Garrelts is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He started 5 games in June, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.65 in 41.1 innings. Scott fanned 23 hitters. Scott also fired a shutout. Scott has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.00. In 63 Innings he was able to strike out 30 batters. Scott has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games. It's the 6th time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux. He had an ERA of just 0.51 in 53 innings of work in which he struck out 43 hitters. His record in June is 5-0. Greg got two complete game shutouts as well! Opposing players hit .202 against Greg this season. While posting an ERA of 2.35 he went 9-3 in 18 starts, fanning 98 and walking 41 hitters. Greg has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1996: San Francisco's Bonds named Batter of the Month
Manny Ramirez of Boston wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Manny was on fire, hitting .484 with 6 homeruns and 30 RBI. Manny is hitting .357 this year, with 84 hits in 235 at bats. He has driven in 48 runs, slugging .570. He's 1st in the American League in batting! It's the 4th time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to San Francisco's rightfielder Barry Bonds. Barry went 38 for 95 (.400), while hitting 9 HR and collecting 26 RBI. Barry has gone 95 for 283 (.336) this season, hitting 20 homeruns and driving in 63 runs. He has scored 77 runs on his own. He's 6th in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1996: Sid Fernandez pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
MILWAUKEE - Minnesota's lefty Sid Fernandez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Fernandez (8-3) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 86 pitches. The hitting star for Minnesota was rightfielder Joe Vitiello, he stroked 4 hits in 5 AB. Minnesota improved its record to 56-23, scoring 7 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 6/27/1996: Cleveland has no chance in a 2-hitter by Randy D. Johnson
CLEVELAND - Chicago (A)'s left-hander Randy D. Johnson is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 22nd time he has done it in his career. Johnson (8-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 2, throwing 109 pitches. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Bernie F. Williams provided Chicago (A) with the offense Johnson needed as he got 2 hits in 5 AB, going deep twice, scoring three times with 3 RBI. Chicago (A) improved its record to 46-30, scoring 8 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 6/27/1996: Burks and Bonds win Player of the Week award
Ellis Burks from Cleveland wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Burks helped his team with an average of .444 and 13 RBI in 27 at bats. Burks has hit 26 longballs this year while batting .287. He adds 8 doubles, along with 59 runs scored. He's 8th in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to San Francisco's Barry Bonds this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Barry went 13 for 25 (.520), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .418, Barry hit .330 and slugged .622. He has collected 60 runs batted in this year. He's 8th in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
Monday 6/27/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Ellis Burks (CLE)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Barry Bonds (SFG)!
He batted .520 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
CHA: Randy D. Johnson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Thursday 6/30/1996 :
MIN: Sid Fernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Thursday 7/1/1996 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Scott Garrelts (MIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.65 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Manny Ramirez (BOS)!
He batted .484 in 93 AB, with 6 homers and 30 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.51 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Barry Bonds (SFG)!
He batted .400 in 95 AB, with 9 homers and 26 RBI.
TEX: Brad Brink pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
Saturday 7/2/1996 :
Barry Bonds hits a 504-foot homerun!!
Monday 7/4/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Albert Belle (MIN)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 5 HR and 17 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings
with an ERA of 1.50, fanning 14.
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Ron Robinson from Detroit
P Jeff Peterek from California
P Norm Charlton from California
P Kevin Brown from Toronto
P Jeff Russell from Toronto
P Wilson Alvarez from Chicago (A)
P Robb Nen from Minnesota
P Brendan Donnelly from Detroit
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
P Mariano Rivera from Minnesota
C Ivan Rodriguez from California
C Mickey Tettleton from Boston
1B Gary Sheffield from Toronto
2B Jim Thome from Boston
3B Bob Hamelin from Minnesota
SS Luis A. Rivera from New York (A)
LF Albert Belle from Minnesota
CF Kevin McReynolds from Detroit
RF David Justice from California
1B Frank E. Thomas from Chicago (A)
RF Ellis Burks from Cleveland
RF Manny Ramirez from Boston
CF Larry Walker from Texas
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
SS Tim Raines Sr. from Baltimore
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P Bryan Harvey from San Francisco
P Steve Shields from San Francisco
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Don Robinson from Atlanta
P Morris Madden from St. Louis
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Allan Anderson from Montreal
P Eddie Guardado from San Francisco
P Jeff Zaske from New York (N)
C Mike Lavalliere from Montreal
C Mike Piazza from New York (N)
1B Jeff Bagwell from Houston
2B Julio Franco from San Francisco
3B Matt D. Williams from San Francisco
SS Nomar Garciaparra from Pittsburgh
LF Juan Gonzalez from San Diego
CF Ray Lankford from San Francisco
RF Barry Bonds from San Francisco
1B Rafael Palmeiro from Montreal
RF Sammy Sosa from Chicago (N)
CF Mike Devereaux from Atlanta
CF Marquis Grissom from Colorado
2B Lou Whitaker from Atlanta
3B Felix Jose from St. Louis
Transactions
Friday 6/24/1996 :
Atlanta : Tom Glavine has been signed to a contract extension, $480,000 per year, for 2 years.
Atlanta : Scott Servais has been signed to a contract extension, $975,000 per year, for 3 years.
Atlanta : Kelly Gruber has been signed to a contract extension, $700,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Sunday 6/26/1996 :
CIN: Chico Walker was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Rex Hudler was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/27/1996 :
TEX: Jose Guzman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 6/29/1996 :
PIT: Paul Gibson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Darryl Kile was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MON: Gerald Alexander was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MON: Jim Olander was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Brian S. Giles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/1996 :
CHA: Ron Coomer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Saturday 7/2/1996 :
KCR: Greg W. Harris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
