Post by Reddington on Sept 26, 2021 15:03:54 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is Tuesday AM, a sim to get us to 8/7/1996; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline. Trade deadline Tuesday AM
MAX 36 GS; beginning in 1997, it will be 35 GS.
Breaking News
Sunday, 7/31/1996
Saturday 7/30/1996: New York (N)'s White severely injured
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Rick White suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 7-8 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Los Angeles (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Ruptured Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. His ERA of 5.62 helped him to a 1-12 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 32 in 123.1 innings.
Friday 7/29/1996: Jack McDowell (TEX) will miss 6 weeks
TEXAS - When it rains, it pours. Texas' right-hander Jack McDowell will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Minnesota where he left the field in the 7th inning. McDowell was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Herniated Disc Back. Jack has a record of 6-7 this season, with an ERA of 3.46. In 135.1 Innings he was able to strike out 97 batters.
Thursday 7/28/1996: Robb Nen out for full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Robb Nen will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Texas on Thursday. After being taken to a local hospital, Nen was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .245 against Robb this season. While posting an ERA of 3.64 he went 11-5 in 21 starts, fanning 141 and walking 30 hitters.
Wednesday 7/27/1996: Marty Bystrom out for 6-7 weeks
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Marty Bystrom suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 1st of the game against Chicago (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 5.64 helped him to a 4-6 record this year. He struck out 41 and walked 56 in 97.1 innings.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Matt D. Williams stars with cycle against Florida
FLORIDA - Matt D. Williams is a pretty good hitter, but his 4 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself considering that the hits added up to the cycle, one of the most difficult things to accomplish in baseball. His 1st hit, a two-run homerun off Mike Hampton in the 2nd inning, landed an estimated 441 feet from home plate. A single in the 4th off Mike Hampton accounted for his 2nd hit. A pitch from Mike Hampton in the 6th inning left his bat for a triple. His 4th hit was a double off Scott Erickson in the 8th inning. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Matt D. did drive in 2 while scoring one run on his own. He now has a total of 89 hits this season, accounting for a .247 batting average. He's now the 87th player in league history to hit for the cycle! Shawn Green was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 5/23/1996.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Wally Joyner (CHN) will miss 8 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s third baseman Wally Joyner will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Thigh Muscle. He has hit 5 homeruns while batting .261 this season. His 98 hits and 35 walks add up to a .328 on-base percentage.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Mike Jeffcoat blanks Boston with a 2-hitter
CALIFORNIA - Great days are rare. But not for California's southpaw Mike Jeffcoat. Boston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 28th time he has done it in his career. Jeffcoat (12-5) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 95 pitches. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' California's second baseman Vinny Castilla finished 2 for 3, hitting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jeffcoat. California improved its record to 72-28, scoring 3 runs on 7 hits.
Monday 7/25/1996: San Francisco's Lankford wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Ben Shelton this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Ben went 12 for 24 (.500), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Francisco's centerfielder Ray Lankford. Ray was on fire, hitting .500 with 2 HR and 7 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .405, Ray hit .310 and slugged .587. He has collected 66 runs batted in this year.
Saturday 7/23/1996: Kansas City's Cirillo out for 5-6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's Jeff Cirillo suffered a serious injury Saturday in a game against Oakland. Cirillo fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 5-6 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Abdominal Muscle. While compiling an on base percentage of .337, Jeff hit .263 and slugged .329. He has collected 46 runs batted in this year.
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
STL: Tony Gwynn Sr. gets his 2500th career hit!!
Monday 7/25/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Ben Shelton (BAL)!
He batted .500 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Ray Lankford (SFG)!
He batted .500 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
Tuesday 7/26/1996 :
CAL: Mike Jeffcoat pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
SFG: Matt D. Williams hits for the cycle against Florida!
Wednesday 7/27/1996 :
Rey Sanchez hits a 497-foot homerun!!
Friday 7/29/1996 :
PIT: Richie Sexson sets a new season Pittsburgh Rookie-Record for Homeruns with 26!
Transactions
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
Trade between St. Louis and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
CF Otis Nixon
St. Louis gets :
2B Kevin Flora
Trade between Atlanta and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
C John Gibbons
P Tom Shearn
Atlanta gets :
P Mark Eichhorn
St. Louis : Mitch Webster has been signed to a contract extension, $1,140,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between St. Louis and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
LF Mitch Webster
St. Louis gets :
1B Charlie Hayes
Injuries
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
KCR: Jeff Cirillo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
TOR: Tom Niedenfuer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
PHI: Steve Finley was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 7/24/1996 :
MIL: Carlos Delgado was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: Scott Hatteberg Hatteberg was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Eric Young Sr. was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 7/26/1996 :
OAK: Corey Koskie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Atlee Hammaker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
CHN: Wally Joyner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Wednesday 7/27/1996 :
NYA: Luis A. Rivera was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Mike C. Brown was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Brian McRae was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Marty Bystrom was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
SFG: Mike R. Jackson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 7/28/1996 :
MIN: Robb Nen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
DET: Brendan Donnelly was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/29/1996 :
NYA: Chuck Smith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TEX: Jack McDowell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
KCR: Jose Offerman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Miguel Tejada was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Saturday 7/30/1996 :
NYM: Rick White was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline. Trade deadline Tuesday AM
MAX 36 GS; beginning in 1997, it will be 35 GS.
Breaking News
Sunday, 7/31/1996
Saturday 7/30/1996: New York (N)'s White severely injured
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Rick White suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 7-8 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Los Angeles (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Ruptured Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. His ERA of 5.62 helped him to a 1-12 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 32 in 123.1 innings.
Friday 7/29/1996: Jack McDowell (TEX) will miss 6 weeks
TEXAS - When it rains, it pours. Texas' right-hander Jack McDowell will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Minnesota where he left the field in the 7th inning. McDowell was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Herniated Disc Back. Jack has a record of 6-7 this season, with an ERA of 3.46. In 135.1 Innings he was able to strike out 97 batters.
Thursday 7/28/1996: Robb Nen out for full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Robb Nen will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Texas on Thursday. After being taken to a local hospital, Nen was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .245 against Robb this season. While posting an ERA of 3.64 he went 11-5 in 21 starts, fanning 141 and walking 30 hitters.
Wednesday 7/27/1996: Marty Bystrom out for 6-7 weeks
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Marty Bystrom suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 1st of the game against Chicago (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 5.64 helped him to a 4-6 record this year. He struck out 41 and walked 56 in 97.1 innings.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Matt D. Williams stars with cycle against Florida
FLORIDA - Matt D. Williams is a pretty good hitter, but his 4 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself considering that the hits added up to the cycle, one of the most difficult things to accomplish in baseball. His 1st hit, a two-run homerun off Mike Hampton in the 2nd inning, landed an estimated 441 feet from home plate. A single in the 4th off Mike Hampton accounted for his 2nd hit. A pitch from Mike Hampton in the 6th inning left his bat for a triple. His 4th hit was a double off Scott Erickson in the 8th inning. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Matt D. did drive in 2 while scoring one run on his own. He now has a total of 89 hits this season, accounting for a .247 batting average. He's now the 87th player in league history to hit for the cycle! Shawn Green was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 5/23/1996.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Wally Joyner (CHN) will miss 8 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s third baseman Wally Joyner will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Thigh Muscle. He has hit 5 homeruns while batting .261 this season. His 98 hits and 35 walks add up to a .328 on-base percentage.
Tuesday 7/26/1996: Mike Jeffcoat blanks Boston with a 2-hitter
CALIFORNIA - Great days are rare. But not for California's southpaw Mike Jeffcoat. Boston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 28th time he has done it in his career. Jeffcoat (12-5) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 95 pitches. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' California's second baseman Vinny Castilla finished 2 for 3, hitting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jeffcoat. California improved its record to 72-28, scoring 3 runs on 7 hits.
Monday 7/25/1996: San Francisco's Lankford wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Ben Shelton this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Ben went 12 for 24 (.500), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Francisco's centerfielder Ray Lankford. Ray was on fire, hitting .500 with 2 HR and 7 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .405, Ray hit .310 and slugged .587. He has collected 66 runs batted in this year.
Saturday 7/23/1996: Kansas City's Cirillo out for 5-6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's Jeff Cirillo suffered a serious injury Saturday in a game against Oakland. Cirillo fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 5-6 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Abdominal Muscle. While compiling an on base percentage of .337, Jeff hit .263 and slugged .329. He has collected 46 runs batted in this year.
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
STL: Tony Gwynn Sr. gets his 2500th career hit!!
Monday 7/25/1996 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Ben Shelton (BAL)!
He batted .500 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Ray Lankford (SFG)!
He batted .500 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
Tuesday 7/26/1996 :
CAL: Mike Jeffcoat pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
SFG: Matt D. Williams hits for the cycle against Florida!
Wednesday 7/27/1996 :
Rey Sanchez hits a 497-foot homerun!!
Friday 7/29/1996 :
PIT: Richie Sexson sets a new season Pittsburgh Rookie-Record for Homeruns with 26!
Transactions
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
Trade between St. Louis and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
CF Otis Nixon
St. Louis gets :
2B Kevin Flora
Trade between Atlanta and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
C John Gibbons
P Tom Shearn
Atlanta gets :
P Mark Eichhorn
St. Louis : Mitch Webster has been signed to a contract extension, $1,140,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between St. Louis and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
LF Mitch Webster
St. Louis gets :
1B Charlie Hayes
Injuries
Saturday 7/23/1996 :
KCR: Jeff Cirillo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
TOR: Tom Niedenfuer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
PHI: Steve Finley was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 7/24/1996 :
MIL: Carlos Delgado was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: Scott Hatteberg Hatteberg was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Eric Young Sr. was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 7/26/1996 :
OAK: Corey Koskie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Atlee Hammaker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
CHN: Wally Joyner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Wednesday 7/27/1996 :
NYA: Luis A. Rivera was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Mike C. Brown was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Brian McRae was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Marty Bystrom was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
SFG: Mike R. Jackson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 7/28/1996 :
MIN: Robb Nen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
DET: Brendan Donnelly was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/29/1996 :
NYA: Chuck Smith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TEX: Jack McDowell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
KCR: Jose Offerman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Miguel Tejada was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Saturday 7/30/1996 :
NYM: Rick White was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
