FOOL 2108 Regular Season

[Alan T]

Sim time, getting exports now

[ekcut]

Sweeeeeet.

FOOL live sim while doing FOOL-X free agency and watching Patton....It's a great night!

[Alan T]

Wednesday, April 4th, 2108

Hartford Harpooners: Signed MR M. Robbins to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $655,000.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed LF R. Román to a minor league contract extension.

Baltimore Gothams: Signed 1B P. Vera to a minor league contract extension.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2108

Baltimore Gothams: Signed SS E. Dobson to a minor league contract extension.

Brooklyn Brownstones: Signed 2B S. McAleer to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $7,620,000.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed 1B S. Corfield to a minor league contract extension.

Baltimore Gothams: Signed SP P. Ferreira to a minor league contract extension.

Monday, April 2nd, 2108

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent MR E. Lewis to a 1-year contract worth a total of $305,000.

Toronto Marlboros: Signed 3B K. Watanabe to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $1,057,500.

Baltimore Gothams: Signed RF O. Randjelovic to a minor league contract extension.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent SP M. Dixon to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,887,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR R. Ruíz to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,837,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR J. Rúbio to a 2-year contract worth a total of $7,050,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent C G. Velasco to a 1-year contract worth a total of $765,000.

Baltimore Gothams: Signed free agent SP J. Nishikawa to a minor league contract.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR D. King to a 1-year contract worth a total of $647,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent C L. Mena to a minor league contract.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent RF M. Wiggins to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,007,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR L. Stimpson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,247,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent 3B W. Masud to a 1-year contract worth a total of $967,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR J. MacGruder to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,367,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent SP E. Yoshida to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,462,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent 2B B. Barr to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,300,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent 1B N. Aoki to a 2-year contract worth a total of $9,070,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent C T. Molina to a 1-year contract worth a total of $640,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent CF P. Gómez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,282,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR M. Yamashita to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,560,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent 1B E. MacIntosh to a 1-year contract worth a total of $5,712,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR L. Finley to a 1-year contract worth a total of $757,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR K. Harada to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,082,500.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent RF A. Morgan to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,642,500.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed MR B. Thornton to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $900,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR Z. Kang to a 1-year contract worth a total of $520,000.

Halifax Winter Wolves: Signed free agent MR K. Young to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,185,000.

[Alan T]

Ok here we go. Good luck to everyone this season

[Alan T]

Shimizu Finally Fails, Streak Ends at 31
Tuesday, April 10th, 2108: The Napa Valley Winemakers clamped down on Eisuke Shimizu and put a stop to his hit streak at 31 straight games. He went without a hit, but it didn't keep the Gothams from winning the game. Baltimore downed the Winemakers 4-3.

This year Shimizu is batting .346 with 1 home run. He has scored 7 runs and driven in 2.

[Alan T]

Shimizu's streak carried over from last season

[Alan T]

Alomar Voted Best RL Pitcher in April
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Emílio Alomar still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 26-year-old starter for Colorado was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 4 wins and 1 loss with 37 strikeouts in his 5 starts, putting up a fine 1.67 ERA in 43 innings of work.


Vuai Wins CL Top Pitcher Award
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: Veteran Agdun Vuai put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Baltimore Gothams, earning himself the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

Vuai racked up a 4-0 record in 4 starts, posting a 0.84 ERA over 32 innings and striking out 19.

[Commo_Soldier]

Wow, almost an entire roster of new players for Halifax. GL to everyone this year, I'm guessing I will be 4th or 5th this year, but have bigger expectations for next year.

[Alan T]

Flores Takes Best Bat Award in April
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: Hartford first baseman Luis Flores was certainly bad news for pitchers in the month of April. He wore them out going 29 for 89 and was rewarded with the Republic League Batter of the Month award.

He hit .326 with 6 home runs, 24 RBIs and scored 20 runs.


Torrid April Gets Garland CL #1 Batter Trophy
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: On the heels of a very productive April, Ethan Garland received Continental League Batter of the Month recognition today.

The battle-tested first baseman hit .395 for the Baltimore Gothams and racked up 5 home runs, 18 RBIs and 13 runs scored.

[Alan T]

RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: Jesús Alarcon's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Hammersmith first baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.

During the month he hit .426 with 5 doubles, no triples and 1 home run. Alarcon also scored 9 times and drove in 8 runs.


Continental League Names Rookie of Month
Tuesday, May 1st, 2108: Youngster Gervasio Olaio emerged as the latest Continental League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Apex deserved the honor, batting .326 with 2 home runs and 9 runs batted in. Is the month of April a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Olaio enjoy the limelight.

[Alan T]

May 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 19 4 .826 - 17-6 2 4-2 15-2 2-0 7-1 135 W3 9-1 Noblesville Millers 14 9 .609 5.0 14-9 0 9-5 5-4 2-0 5-4 L2 4-6 Apex Assassins 15 12 .556 6.0 16-11 -1 10-6 5-6 0-2 4-5 L1 4-6 Napa Valley Winemakers 12 15 .444 9.0 12-15 0 6-9 6-6 1-1 3-5 W1 6-4 Brooklyn Brownstones 10 15 .400 10.0 10-15 0 3-7 7-8 2-0 2-4 W1 7-3 Tokyo Cyclones 8 15 .348 11.0 7-16 1 4-7 4-8 0-1 3-3 W2 2-8 Halifax Winter Wolves 9 17 .346 11.5 12-14 -3 6-9 3-8 0-3 2-4 L2 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Harpooners 17 6 .739 - 16-7 1 8-3 9-3 2-0 3-2 135 W12 10-0 Toronto Marlboros 16 11 .593 3.0 16-11 0 7-8 9-3 2-1 2-5 W5 7-3 Los Angeles Bruins 14 12 .538 4.5 13-13 1 5-10 9-2 1-0 6-1 W1 5-5 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 12 11 .522 5.0 12-11 0 3-3 9-8 0-1 3-3 W1 5-5 Colorado Rancheros 12 11 .522 5.0 12-11 0 5-9 7-2 2-0 6-3 L1 5-5 Hammersmith Hooligans 10 15 .400 8.0 11-14 -1 4-6 6-9 0-2 2-7 L4 4-6 Chico Rebels 6 21 .222 13.0 8-19 -2 3-13 3-8 0-3 3-4 L12 0-10

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG C. Rodríguez - HAR .420 2 E. Garland BAL .395 3 C. Molina ANN .380 4 A. Estrada HAL .367 5 T. van der Kieft HAR .358	League Leaders HR 4 tied with 7 1 S. Coronado CHI 7 1 N. Hall BAL 7 1 F. Kadhi NVY 7 1 S. Swenson HAR 7	League Leaders RBI L. Flores - HAR 24 2 L. Vargas TOR 21 3 C. Alemán ANN 19 3 M. Mullins TOR 19 3 J. Pérez HAM 19
League Leaders W 7 tied with 4 1 E. Alomar COL 4 1 Y. Huang BAL 4 1 J. Portillo TOR 4 1 4 more tied with 4	League Leaders ERA A. Vuai - BAL 0.84 2 S. Rúbio APX 1.40 3 C. Fielding COL 1.60 4 E. Alomar COL 1.67 5 P. Vézina BRK 1.76	League Leaders K L. Harris - TOK 38 2 E. Alomar COL 37 3 J. López CHI 34 4 C. Fielding COL 33 5 2 tied with 32

[Alan T]

Hartford Swenson Gets the Cycle
Thursday, May 31st, 2108: Steve Swenson of Hartford helped his team in a big way today, hitting for the cycle in their 13-3 win against the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines. His 4 hits, 4 RBI and 3 runs runs led the way for the Harpooners.

S. Swenson doubled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit a GRAND SLAM off J. Pérez in the 5th, tripled in the 6th and flied out in the 7th.

Swenson currently has a .343 batting average with 58 hits, 12 homers, 34 RBIs, 44 runs scored and a .426 OBP.

[Alan T]

RL Honors May's #1 Pitcher
Friday, June 1st, 2108: An outstanding 4-2 record in May earned Julian Fleming the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Republic League. When his name was penciled in to start on the Colorado lineup card, it meant trouble for opposing teams.

In 43.1 innings of work, Fleming limited opposing batters to 29 base hits and a .191 batting average. He notched 21 strikeouts, issued 12 walks and had a 1.66 ERA.

On his stats sheet for the year Fleming shows a 5-4 record, 10 starts, 66.2 innings, 30 strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA.



Continental League Premier Pitcher is Kogawa
Friday, June 1st, 2108: When the Gothams skipper wrote Kogawa on the lineup card, it was a bad omen for the opposition. Outing after outing in May he took command and usually got the win.

He dominated with a 5-1 mark and 3.46 ERA in 6 starts. The gifted Gothams star pitched 39 innings, fanned 20 and held opposing teams to a .250 average.

For his excellent mound work Kogawa was named the CL Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

This year Kogawa has a 7-1 record and a 3.77 ERA.

[Alan T]

Miguel Gómez is May's #1 Hitter in RL
Friday, June 1st, 2108: Miguel Gómez, the Hammersmith Hooligans first baseman, certainly made his name known to Republic League hurlers over the last month. He consistently introduced himself with hit after hit and came away with May's Republic League Batter of the Month award.

He slashed and bashed his way to a .381 batting average while tallying up 5 home runs, 12 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He also worked RL pitchers for 18 walks and a .472 on-base percentage.

To date this year Gómez is batting .328 with 5 home runs.


CL's Best Batter Selected
Friday, June 1st, 2108: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 29-year-old Armando Castro put together a solid offensive month for Tokyo and was crowned May's top batter in the Continental League.

He batted .336 with 9 home runs, 25 RBIs and 19 runs scored.



Castro is presently hitting at a .302 pace with 11 home runs, 36 RBIs and has scored 31 times.

[Alan T]

Rookie Reaps Reward This Month
Friday, June 1st, 2108: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Jesús Alarcon just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 24-year-old first baseman for Hammersmith hit .286 with 18 hits, 2 home runs and 7 RBI. He also logged 7 walks and compiled a .384 on-base percentage.

So far this season Alarcon is hitting .345 with 3 home runs, 15 RBIs and 23 runs scored. He has 38 hits in 110 at-bats and a .450 OBP.


Rookie Shortstop Honored by CL
Friday, June 1st, 2108: José Féliz is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Continental League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In May the Brooklyn hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .355 average with 27 hits, 1 home run and 9 RBIs.

Féliz on the season is batting .284 with 1 home run. His totals include 17 RBIs and 19 runs scored. He has played in 49 games.

[Alan T]

June 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 38 12 .760 - 36-14 2 16-7 22-5 2-1 9-4 102 L1 8-2 Apex Assassins 29 23 .558 10.0 30-22 -1 15-11 14-12 5-2 10-7 W1 6-4 Noblesville Millers 28 22 .560 10.0 27-23 1 14-12 14-10 3-3 10-7 W1 4-6 Brooklyn Brownstones 24 30 .444 16.0 24-30 0 13-13 11-17 2-1 4-8 L2 5-5 Halifax Winter Wolves 21 31 .404 18.0 23-29 -2 12-15 9-16 1-4 5-7 L1 4-6 Napa Valley Winemakers 20 31 .392 18.5 21-30 -1 9-18 11-13 3-2 5-5 W2 3-7 Tokyo Cyclones 20 31 .392 18.5 19-32 1 8-17 12-14 0-3 3-8 W1 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Harpooners 31 20 .608 - 29-22 2 13-12 18-8 3-2 6-4 112 W3 6-4 Toronto Marlboros 31 20 .608 - 31-20 0 15-12 16-8 2-2 3-8 112 W1 8-2 Colorado Rancheros 26 24 .520 4.5 30-20 -4 11-15 15-9 2-1 8-9 W1 4-6 Los Angeles Bruins 26 26 .500 5.5 24-28 2 10-17 16-9 2-1 8-3 W1 5-5 Hammersmith Hooligans 26 28 .481 6.5 26-28 0 12-14 14-14 2-3 6-8 L1 7-3 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 21 29 .420 9.5 22-28 -1 11-12 10-17 1-3 5-7 L5 3-7 Chico Rebels 19 33 .365 12.5 18-34 1 10-16 9-17 3-3 7-4 L2 4-6

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG E. Garland - BAL .382 2 S. Swenson HAR .343 2 C. Molina ANN .343 4 J. Luna BAL .337 5 M. Mullins TOR .335	League Leaders HR 2 tied with 14 1 N. Hall BAL 14 1 T. Wilkins COL 14 3 S. Swenson HAR 12 4 4 tied with 11	League Leaders RBI L. Flores - HAR 46 2 L. Vargas TOR 44 3 I. Bosman LAN 41 4 T. Wilkins COL 37 5 2 tied with 36
League Leaders W 2 tied with 8 1 Y. Huang BAL 8 1 J. Portillo TOR 8 3 E. Alomar COL 7 3 3 more tied with 7	League Leaders ERA E. Alomar - COL 2.04 2 H. Huang NOB 2.13 3 G. Monti NOB 2.23 4 S. Rúbio APX 2.38 5 J. Ramírez APX 2.42	League Leaders K 2 tied with 69 1 E. Alomar COL 69 1 L. Harris TOK 69 3 T. Shepperson BRK 66 4 J. López CHI 65

[Tasan]

2 for 2 on PoM awards. My staff is incredibly stacked. In fact, I might say this is the best staff we've had in 120 years.

[Alan T]

Reliever Claims RL Pitching Award
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Bill Stretton has been around the league long enough to know that relievers are often overlooked. That has never stopped him from doing what he does best -- and he did it extremely well in June and stole away with the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award.

The Bruins bullpen ace collected 9 saves and 11 strikeouts in 18 innings, holding the opposition to a .284 average and posting a 2.00 ERA and a 3-1 record.

To date this year Stretton has won 5 and lost 2 with a 2.22 ERA, 26 saves and 32 strikeouts in 38 relief appearances.


Baltimore's Huang Top Pitcher in June
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Yin-xiang Huang's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 6-0 in June, the 33-year-old Baltimore hurler has been named Continental League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 23 in 43.1 innings, logged an ERA of 1.04 and allowed opponents to hit .181 against him.

This season to date Huang has a record of 14 wins and no losses with a 1.92 ERA, has appeared in 16 games and struck out 76 in 112.2 innings.

[Alan T]

Hartford's Flores Bags RL Batting Award
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Luis Flores feasted on Republic League pitching in June and today he walked off with the Batter of the Month award.

The Hartford first baseman rapped out a .413 batting average while collecting 38 hits, 5 home runs, 22 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

This year Flores has collected a .349 batting average to date with 98 hits in 281 at-bats, 68 RBIs, 14 home runs and scored 53 times. He has played in 75 games.


António De La Garza Winner in Continental League
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Fans, friends and family were cheering today when António De La Garza received June's Continental League Batter of the Month Award.

De La Garza stung the ball all month, posting a .409 batting average with 4 home runs, 21 RBIs and 18 runs scored.

This year De La Garza has hit 9 home runs and posted a .309 batting average.

[Alan T]

Alarcon Voted June's #1 Newcomer
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Jesús Alarcon was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 24-year-old first baseman definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen June's Republic League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 15 games Alarcon batted .351 for Hammersmith, slapping 20 hits in 57 at-bats with 2 home runs, drove in 9 runs and scored 11 times.

This year Alarcon has batted at a .347 pace with 58 hits, 5 home runs, 24 RBIs and scored 34 times.


June's Best Rookie Honored by CL
Sunday, July 1st, 2108: Eduardo Armando earned June's Rookie of the Month honors in the Continental League for last month's performance. The boyish Baltimore shortstop might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Armando hit .392 with 1 home run, 12 RBIs and 15 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

This season Armando has banged out 73 hits in 218 at-bats for a .335 average with 2 home runs. He is getting on base at a .423 pace and his totals also include 23 RBIs and 40 runs scored.

[Alan T]

July 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 59 17 .776 - 57-19 2 30-9 29-8 3-2 15-6 65 W11 10-0 Apex Assassins 39 39 .500 21.0 39-39 0 19-17 20-22 6-2 14-11 W1 3-7 Brooklyn Brownstones 38 40 .487 22.0 39-39 -1 20-19 18-21 4-1 7-12 L1 5-5 Halifax Winter Wolves 36 43 .456 24.5 37-42 -1 19-21 17-22 2-5 8-11 L1 6-4 Noblesville Millers 35 43 .449 25.0 33-45 2 18-21 17-22 3-4 12-10 L5 3-7 Tokyo Cyclones 33 42 .440 25.5 30-45 3 16-23 17-19 1-4 5-10 W1 3-7 Napa Valley Winemakers 30 46 .395 29.0 33-43 -3 13-25 17-21 3-4 8-9 L1 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Harpooners 44 31 .587 - 43-32 1 22-17 22-14 4-3 8-8 86 L2 6-4 Colorado Rancheros 45 33 .577 .5 47-31 -2 17-22 28-11 2-1 16-12 W5 8-2 Toronto Marlboros 43 33 .566 1.5 45-31 -2 20-18 23-15 3-3 3-14 W2 5-5 Los Angeles Bruins 42 37 .532 4.0 36-43 6 17-23 25-14 3-3 17-7 W2 6-4 Hammersmith Hooligans 35 43 .449 10.5 38-40 -3 17-22 18-21 4-5 8-10 W3 4-6 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 33 43 .434 11.5 34-42 -1 16-23 17-20 3-3 6-9 L4 4-6 Chico Rebels 28 50 .359 17.5 27-51 1 14-22 14-28 4-5 9-7 L8 1-9

[Alan T]

Will this be the first time in 148 seasons that we have a playoff team with a below .500 record?

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG E. Garland - BAL .361 2 L. Flores HAR .349 3 M. Gómez HAM .344 4 S. Swenson HAR .337 5 2 tied with .335	League Leaders HR T. Wilkins - COL 19 2 S. Coronado CHI 18 2 N. Hall BAL 18 2 C. Molina ANN 18 5 2 tied with 15	League Leaders RBI L. Flores - HAR 68 2 L. Vargas TOR 56 3 M. Mullins TOR 55 4 N. Hall BAL 54 4 E. Shimizu BAL 54
League Leaders W Y. Huang - BAL 14 2 J. Portillo TOR 12 3 E. Alomar COL 10 3 T. Kogawa BAL 10 3 A. Vuai BAL 10	League Leaders ERA Y. Huang - BAL 1.92 2 C. Blanchard HAR 2.18 3 T. Shepperson BRK 2.59 4 J. Portillo TOR 2.68 5 S. Rúbio APX 2.79	League Leaders K E. Alomar - COL 107 2 J. López CHI 102 3 L. Harris TOK 101 4 T. Shepperson BRK 100 5 C. Fielding COL 87

[Alan T]

2500 Hits for Cole
Monday, July 2nd, 2108: Hooligans left fielder Kirby Cole never thought his name would be associated with some of the great players in league history. Now that he has reached the 2500-hit threshold, that's all but guaranteed. Cole collected his big hit in a 3-2 loss to Colorado.

Afterward, he thought about the achievement: "Overwhelmed," he said. "That's how I feel about it right now."

Cole went 2-4 for the game.

Lifetime Cole is batting .313 with 2501 hits, 147 home runs, 1252 runs scored and 1077 RBIs.

[Alan T]

FOOL News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
Tuesday, July 10th, 2108: It's time once again for the Front Office Offseason League All Star game!
The game features the top players from the Continental League and the Republic League slugging it out in a baseball extravaganza.

This year's Continental League standouts are:


SP T. Shepperson (BRK)
SP L. Harris (TOK)
SP P. Vézina (BRK)
SP M. Howard (HAL)
SP D. Plante (NVY)
SP B. Stanislaw (APX)
CL J. Garza (BAL)
MR K. Takahashi (APX)
MR R. Ruíz (HAL)
MR N. Mendoza (TOK)
SP T. Quintanilla (BAL)
SP G. Monti (NOB)
1B E. Garland (BAL)
LF J. Canseco (APX)
3B G. Olaio (APX)
2B J. Garza (BAL)
RF A. Morgan (HAL)
C W. Blume (BAL)
CF N. Hall (BAL)
SS E. Armando (BAL)
C J. Archuleja (APX)
1B A. De La Garza (BRK)
LF J. Luna (BAL)
3B E. Shimizu (BAL)
LF T. Fujimoto (BRK)
3B A. Castro (TOK)
RF J. Coronado (BAL)
1B H. Garland (TOK)


The Republic League stars will represented by:


SP C. Blanchard (HAR)
SP J. Portillo (TOR)
SP E. Alomar (COL)
SP J. Fleming (COL)
SP F. Daigneault (TOR)
SP C. Fielding (COL)
MR B. Stretton (LAN)
CL C. Molina (HAR)
MR B. Thornton (HAR)
CL L. Gonzáles (LAN)
MR G. Silva (COL)
MR J. Fajardo (HAM)
CF N. Majella (LAN)
1B L. Flores (HAR)
LF S. Sims (TOR)
C J. Pérez (HAM)
RF R. Rincón (HAR)
2B B. Ross (HAR)
C T. van der Kieft (HAR)
SS I. Bosman (LAN)
3B F. Cooper (COL)
CF S. Swenson (HAR)
1B M. Gómez (HAM)
LF M. Mullins (TOR)
1B C. Molina (ANN)
CF S. Villanuera (CHI)
LF K. Cole (HAM)
SS B. MacDonald (TOR)

[Alan T]

Some major anti-baltimore bias in that all star voting or something

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by Tasan

2 for 2 on PoM awards. My staff is incredibly stacked. In fact, I might say this is the best staff we've had in 120 years.

I hate to be Joe One-uper, but the Gothams are 3 for 3 in Pitcher of the Month with 3 different pitchers.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Some major anti-baltimore bias in that all star voting or something

What I mean by that is Huang is 18-0 with a 1.92 ERA this season through August.

Maybe the most impressive season ever in FOOL history (including ones by Sierra and other greats).

yet he didn't make the all star team

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by ekcut

I hate to be Joe One-uper, but the Gothams are 3 for 3 in Pitcher of the Month with 3 different pitchers.

Oh no, nothing taken from that. I was just using the moment to point out a revelation I had about my pitching.

[Alan T]

Just for the record, I looked up what the game considered the best pitching season ever in FOOL history...

It was actually one of my old pitchers. Joel Garner pitched 20-1 with a 2.92 ERA in 1971.

Huang for Baltimore could beat that this year if he keeps up his dominant performance.

[Alan T]

Portillo Tops Colorado 4-2 for 200th Win
Monday, July 30th, 2108: His goal at twenty was to win twenty games one year, pitch until he was thirty, win the league pennant and to make some money. Well, José Portillo did something even better -- the 36-year-old Toronto Marlboros star has now won 200 games in his career. That put him in a very select group of pitchers.

He joined that exclusive club today at Ballpark of Toronto by whipping the Colorado Rancheros 4-2, holding them to 6 hits in 8 innings while chalking up 2 strikeouts and 1 walk.

In the postgame interview, the modest Portillo said, "It's special to win 200 games. You don't do it by yourself. You do it with good stuff and a good bullpen. You are only as good as the guys behind you. Years from now I might look back on it and give myself a little pat on the back."

His career totals show Portillo has 200 victories and 113 defeats with a 3.39 ERA.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Just for the record, I looked up what the game considered the best pitching season ever in FOOL history...

It was actually one of my old pitchers. Joel Garner pitched 20-1 with a 2.92 ERA in 1971.

Huang for Baltimore could beat that this year if he keeps up his dominant performance.

Second best performance according to the game in my opinion is actually more impressive.

Juan Sierra in 2026 went 28-2 with a 1.56 ERA
the next season he went 32-4 with a 1.80 ERA

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Some major anti-baltimore bias in that all star voting or something

Baltimore has an allstar at every position except MR.
Sorry for all the self promoting, but I am jacked about this team!

[Alan T]

Toronto Starter Named RL's Premier Pitcher
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: The Toronto Marlboros celebrated today after the news filtered through the clubhouse that Bert Hood had been selected as July's Republic League Pitcher of the Month. Hood's zest for the game has been a frequent topic on the sports pages and his numbers of late have made his fans even more enthusiastic.

"Our coaching staff really helps me prepare well," Hood said, "and the fans feed off good pitching. Your pitches just seem to have that extra pop to them when the fans are behind you and you feel confident you can get outs."

Hood tossed 30.2 innings last month, holding opponents to a .269 average while striking out 20 batters. In 5 starting assignments he came away with a 4-0 record, putting together an ERA of 2.93.

On the year Hood has worked 117.2 innings with 65 strikeouts en route to a 8-6 record and 4.13 ERA.


Huang Chosen July's Best CL Hurler
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: July was a very good month for Yin-xiang Huang of the Baltimore Gothams. He held opposing hitters for a .270 average and took home the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

In 4 starts he claimed a 4-0 record as he put up a 2.73 ERA and struck out 23 in 29.2 innings.

Season-to-date Huang has rung up 18 wins and no losses in 20 appearances. He has an ERA of 2.09 and has fanned 99 batters in 142.1 innings.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by ekcut

Baltimore has an allstar at every position except MR.
Sorry for all the self promoting, but I am jacked about this team!

Well, I guess my point was the best player on your team (and perhaps the entire league this season) was not selected

[Alan T]

MacDonald Awarded July's RL Top Bat Prize
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: Bruce MacDonald hit the baseball with consistency all month long and was voted the Republic League's Batter of the Month for July.

The Toronto shortstop batted .324 and posted 4 home runs, 18 RBIs and 22 runs scored. He also drew 11 walks for a .400 OBP.

This season MacDonald has hit 6 home runs and posted a .302 batting average.


CL's Best Batter Announced
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: July's Batter of the Month has been chosen by the Continental League. This month's trophy was awarded to the Noblesville right fielder, Chris Wrottesley.

He starred by hitting .366 with a .514 on-base percentage, totaled 30 hits in 82 at-bats, 3 home runs, 13 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

In 2108 Wrottesley has hit at a .248 clip with 88 hits, 16 home runs, 53 RBIs and has scored 56 times.

[Alan T]

Alarcon Voted RL's #1 Rookie
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: Jesús Alarcon earned top rookie honors in the Republic League with a solid performance last month.

In July the Hammersmith first baseman posted a .478 average while racking up 22 hits, 2 home runs and 15 RBIs.

Thus far this year Alarcon has hit .376 with 7 home runs and 39 RBIs.


Olaio Named CL's Best Rookie
Wednesday, August 1st, 2108: Gervasio Olaio had a fine July against Continental League pitchers and was acclaimed the league's Rookie of the Month today.

The Apex third baseman walloped the opposition with 23 hits, 6 home runs, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored. He compiled a .299 average and .438 on-base percentage.

Olaio is batting at a .296 pace this season, picking up 101 hits in 341 at-bats with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs and 58 runs scored.

[Alan T]

August 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 72 28 .720 - 71-29 1 34-11 38-17 3-3 20-11 42 W2 9-1 Apex Assassins 52 49 .515 20.5 53-48 -1 26-23 26-26 8-2 16-16 L3 3-7 Brooklyn Brownstones 50 49 .505 21.5 49-50 1 28-21 22-28 4-1 11-16 W2 7-3 Noblesville Millers 47 55 .461 26.0 46-56 1 26-27 21-28 5-4 19-17 W2 4-6 Napa Valley Winemakers 46 56 .451 27.0 46-56 0 24-31 22-25 3-6 16-14 L2 5-5 Halifax Winter Wolves 44 56 .440 28.0 46-54 -2 22-25 22-31 2-6 11-14 L2 3-7 Tokyo Cyclones 41 59 .410 31.0 40-60 1 22-32 19-27 1-4 8-13 W1 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Toronto Marlboros 62 40 .608 - 61-41 1 33-22 29-18 3-3 7-16 60 W3 5-5 Hartford Harpooners 59 41 .590 2.0 57-43 2 32-22 27-19 4-3 12-11 L1 6-4 Los Angeles Bruins 53 47 .530 8.0 46-54 7 20-27 33-20 6-3 22-8 L1 5-5 Colorado Rancheros 52 50 .510 10.0 55-47 -3 21-32 31-18 3-2 20-18 L3 3-7 Hammersmith Hooligans 49 50 .495 11.5 52-47 -3 25-24 24-26 5-6 11-12 L1 7-3 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 43 57 .430 18.0 45-55 -2 18-27 25-30 3-5 8-16 W1 6-4 Chico Rebels 34 67 .337 27.5 36-65 -2 18-31 16-36 5-7 10-9 W1 3-7

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG E. Garland - BAL .358 2 N. Majella LAN .352 3 S. Swenson HAR .348 4 L. Flores HAR .338 5 K. Cole HAM .334	League Leaders HR T. Wilkins - COL 27 2 S. Coronado CHI 23 3 N. Hall BAL 22 3 R. Rincón HAR 22 5 2 tied with 20	League Leaders RBI L. Flores - HAR 81 2 S. Coronado CHI 73 2 L. Vargas TOR 73 4 T. Wilkins COL 71 5 2 tied with 70
League Leaders W Y. Huang - BAL 18 2 J. Portillo TOR 15 3 C. Blanchard HAR 12 3 T. Kogawa BAL 12 3 A. Vuai BAL 12	League Leaders ERA Y. Huang - BAL 2.09 2 T. Shepperson BRK 2.35 3 C. Blanchard HAR 2.43 4 J. Portillo TOR 2.65 5 P. Vézina BRK 2.76	League Leaders K J. López - CHI 133 2 E. Alomar COL 132 3 L. Harris TOK 131 4 T. Shepperson BRK 124 5 C. Fielding COL 111

[Alan T]

Rúbio Sharp in Shutout
Saturday, August 4th, 2108: It was a smooth and solid performance by Santiago Rúbio of the Apex Assassins against Noblesville today. He crafted a fine 2-hitter in blanking them 8-0 and chalked up 3 strikeouts and 2 walks along the way.

"It certainly makes my job easy," said the Apex skipper. "When my pitcher pitches a shutout. I can just sit back, watch and enjoy."

This season-to-date Rúbio has 9 wins and 11 losses and a 2.77 ERA.

[Alan T]

Portillo Grabs RL Top Pitcher Trophy
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: It was a very good month for José Portillo in August. The 36-year-old veteran starter for the Toronto Marlboros outpitched everybody -- young and old -- to claim the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award earlier today.

Portillo ran up a 5-0 record in his 5 starts during the month. In 36.2 innings he fanned 14 and recorded a 3.44 ERA.

This year Portillo has posted a record of 20 wins and 4 losses with a 2.80 ERA. He has appeared in 26 games and struck out 91 in 189.2 innings.


Harris Acclaimed Top Pitcher in August
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: The Tokyo Cyclones felt very secure when they sent Larry Harris out to the hill last month. The 27-year-old starter went after Continental League hitters with a vengeance and earned August's Pitcher of the Month award.

He went 6-0 with a 1.28 ERA as he struck out 31 in 49.1 innings over 7 starts.

In 31 starts this season, Harris has picked up 16 wins while suffering 6 losses. He has pitched 180.2 innings, allowed 170 hits, struck out 162 and posted a 2.74 ERA.

[Alan T]

Molina Wins RL Prize, Named Best Hitter in August
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: It's a time for celebration in Ann Arbor as César Molina has just walked away with August's Republic League Batter of the Month award.

He socked 30 hits in 100 at-bats to put up a .300 batting average, 8 home runs, 27 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

Thus far this year Molina is batting .285 with 26 home runs, 79 RBIs and 83 runs scored.


Wrottesley Captures CL Batter of Month Award
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: It's official. BNN writers have voted Chris Wrottesley of the Noblesville Millers the Continental League Batter of the Month award for August.

During the month he recorded a .381 average with 7 home runs, 20 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

This season Wrottesley has hit at a .273 clip with 73 RBIs, 23 home runs and 72 runs scored.

[Alan T]

Great Month Gets RL Top Rookie Trophy
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: In August Jesús Alarcon swatted his way to the Rookie of the Month Award in the Republic League by putting up a .305 batting average.

The Hammersmith Hooligans first baseman also racked up 18 hits, no home runs, 5 RBIs and scored 6 runs.

Hitting .360 to date, Alarcon has 7 home runs and 44 RBIs. He has played in 75 games.



Gervasio Olaio Named CL Rookie of Month
Saturday, September 1st, 2108: The Continental League's Rookie of the Month is Gervasio Olaio of Apex.

In August the third baseman ravaged pitchers for a .326 BA, 31 hits, 2 home runs, 10 RBIs, scored 22 runs and walked 14 times for a .418 on-base percentage.

So far this season Olaio has gotten 132 hits in 436 at-bats for a .303 batting average with 16 home runs. His stats include 48 RBIs and 80 runs scored. He has played in 125 games.

[Alan T]

September 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 90 37 .709 - 88-39 2 47-14 43-23 5-4 27-16 9 L1 5-5 Apex Assassins 66 64 .508 25.5 67-63 -1 36-31 30-33 9-4 20-20 L1 4-6 Brooklyn Brownstones 63 63 .500 26.5 61-65 2 35-25 28-38 4-1 16-21 W1 4-6 Halifax Winter Wolves 60 67 .472 30.0 64-63 -4 32-33 28-34 3-7 13-18 L3 6-4 Napa Valley Winemakers 58 71 .450 33.0 60-69 -2 30-34 28-37 4-7 20-21 W4 8-2 Tokyo Cyclones 54 71 .432 35.0 51-74 3 27-35 27-36 2-4 12-14 W2 5-5 Noblesville Millers 54 72 .429 35.5 53-73 1 31-35 23-37 5-5 22-20 L1 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Toronto Marlboros 77 52 .597 - 76-53 1 38-26 39-26 3-4 11-17 35 W1 5-5 Hartford Harpooners 74 51 .592 1.0 71-54 3 37-25 37-26 4-3 14-12 W2 7-3 Colorado Rancheros 68 58 .540 7.5 70-56 -2 31-35 37-23 4-3 25-19 L3 6-4 Hammersmith Hooligans 65 61 .516 10.5 66-60 -1 29-31 36-30 8-7 17-13 W2 8-2 Los Angeles Bruins 62 65 .488 14.0 57-70 5 28-37 34-28 7-4 23-13 L1 3-7 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 55 72 .433 21.0 59-68 -4 25-36 30-36 5-7 9-21 W3 5-5 Chico Rebels 44 86 .338 33.5 47-83 -3 25-42 19-44 5-8 13-17 L4 3-7

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG E. Garland - BAL .363 2 N. Majella LAN .345 3 L. Flores HAR .335 4 S. Swenson HAR .332 5 K. Cole HAM .330	League Leaders HR T. Wilkins - COL 31 2 S. Coronado CHI 27 2 S. Swenson HAR 27 4 C. Molina ANN 26 4 R. Rincón HAR 26	League Leaders RBI L. Flores - HAR 98 2 T. Wilkins COL 91 3 N. Hall BAL 90 4 S. Coronado CHI 89 5 J. Pérez HAM 87
League Leaders W Y. Huang - BAL 22 2 J. Portillo TOR 20 3 L. Harris TOK 16 4 C. Blanchard HAR 15 5 A. Vuai BAL 14	League Leaders ERA T. Shepperson - BRK 2.23 2 Y. Huang BAL 2.45 3 S. Rúbio APX 2.68 4 C. Blanchard HAR 2.71 5 L. Harris TOK 2.74	League Leaders K L. Harris - TOK 162 2 J. López CHI 160 3 T. Shepperson BRK 157 4 E. Alomar COL 151 5 C. Fielding COL 142

[Alan T]

Baltimore clinches a playoff spot and homefield advantage after the first full week of September

[Alan T]

September 24th, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 102 43 .703 - 100-45 2 54-17 48-26 5-6 30-17 Clinched L2 6-4 Apex Assassins 74 73 .503 29.0 75-72 -1 40-35 34-38 11-5 23-23 W1 5-5 Brooklyn Brownstones 72 76 .486 31.5 71-77 1 40-35 32-41 7-1 19-24 L1 4-6 Halifax Winter Wolves 69 77 .473 33.5 72-74 -3 38-37 31-40 3-8 15-21 L2 5-5 Napa Valley Winemakers 68 78 .466 34.5 68-78 0 34-38 34-40 5-7 22-21 W2 6-4 Noblesville Millers 63 82 .434 39.0 64-81 -1 31-41 32-41 5-6 22-23 W1 6-4 Tokyo Cyclones 63 82 .434 39.0 59-86 4 31-40 32-42 4-7 15-17 W1 4-6

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Harpooners 85 60 .586 - 83-62 2 43-28 42-32 5-4 14-14 17 L2 5-5 Toronto Marlboros 85 61 .582 .5 85-61 0 41-31 44-30 5-5 12-19 L1 6-4 Colorado Rancheros 77 68 .531 8.0 79-66 -2 35-37 42-31 4-5 29-23 W1 6-4 Hammersmith Hooligans 78 70 .527 8.5 74-74 4 37-38 41-32 10-9 18-13 W2 6-4 Los Angeles Bruins 70 76 .479 15.5 66-80 4 31-44 39-32 7-4 25-14 L6 4-6 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 64 81 .441 21.0 68-77 -4 29-42 35-39 6-8 10-22 W6 6-4 Chico Rebels 52 95 .354 34.0 54-93 -2 28-47 24-48 7-9 16-19 L3 3-7

[Alan T]

October 1st, 2108:

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Baltimore Gothams 106 46 .697 - 104-48 2 56-19 50-27 6-7 31-18 Clinched L1 5-5 Brooklyn Brownstones 76 76 .500 30.0 75-77 1 43-35 33-41 8-1 20-24 W4 7-3 Apex Assassins 75 78 .490 31.5 76-77 -1 40-35 35-43 11-5 24-24 L2 3-7 Napa Valley Winemakers 71 82 .464 35.5 72-81 -1 37-42 34-40 5-7 22-23 W2 5-5 Halifax Winter Wolves 70 83 .458 36.5 74-79 -4 38-39 32-44 4-9 15-22 W1 2-8 Tokyo Cyclones 68 83 .450 37.5 63-88 5 35-40 33-43 4-7 17-17 L1 6-4 Noblesville Millers 66 84 .440 39.0 67-83 -1 32-41 34-43 5-7 23-24 W1 7-3

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Harpooners 89 62 .589 - 87-64 2 46-29 43-33 5-4 15-14 11 W1 5-5 Toronto Marlboros 90 63 .588 - 89-64 1 46-33 44-30 6-5 12-19 10 W5 7-3 Colorado Rancheros 80 70 .533 8.5 83-67 -3 35-38 45-32 4-5 29-24 L1 5-5 Hammersmith Hooligans 81 71 .533 8.5 78-74 3 39-39 42-32 11-9 20-14 L1 7-3 Los Angeles Bruins 72 81 .471 18.0 67-86 5 31-46 41-35 8-6 27-17 L1 2-8 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 68 84 .447 21.5 72-80 -4 31-44 37-40 7-9 12-23 W1 7-3 Chico Rebels 52 101 .340 38.0 55-98 -3 28-47 24-54 7-10 16-20 L9 1-9