Monday 6/12/2080: Baltimore's Felan wins Player of the Week award
Brian Felan from Baltimore wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Brian went 11 for 23 (.478), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 12 RBI. Felan has hit for a .301 average this season. He has 25 extra base hits along with 111 total bases, resulting in a .539 slugging percentage. He's 10th in the American League in batting and 8th in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Florida's Eddie Ladson this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Eddie pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .519 with 3 HR and 13 RBI while slugging 1.037. Eddie managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. Ladson has hit for a .344 average this season. He has 27 extra base hits along with 117 total bases, resulting in a .552 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
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Wednesday 6/7/2080: Boston has no chance in a 2-hitter by Neal Robinson
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Neal Robinson will never forget this day. The 25-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Boston on Wednesday. William Schupp spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 5th inning. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Robinson (2-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 2, throwing 123 pitches. Toronto's catcher Jesus Baeza got 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Robinson. The final score of the game was 1-0.
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Wednesday 6/7/2080: Brian Felan drills 5 hits
TAMPA BAY - 'Wow, five hits in one game is something special, isn't it?' said Baltimore's third baseman Brian Felan after the 14-1 win over Tampa Bay. In the 1st inning he unloaded a GRAND SLAM off Jonathan Perez. A two-run double off Jonathan Perez in the 5th inning accounted for his 3rd hit. A pitch from Tony Adkins in the 7th inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 388 feet from home plate in right field. His 5th hit was a double off Gerald Colton in the 8th inning. He had a single in the 3rd. Brian did drive in 8 while scoring 2 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 60 hits in 196 at bats, resulting in a .306 batting average.
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Tuesday 6/6/2080: Manuel Duran shuts out Los Angeles (N) on 2 hits
LOS ANGELES (N) - Age doesn't matter. At least Philadelphia's right-hander Manuel Duran shares this opinion. The 38 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N), recording his 1st shutout of the season. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Duran (7-2) struck out 8 and walked 2, throwing 69 of 106 pitches for strikes. Philadelphia's centerfielder Carlos Garcia finished with 4 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Duran. Philadelphia improved its record to 38-21, scoring 7 runs on 10 hits.
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Tuesday 6/6/2080: Los Angeles (A)'s Robert Zellers has great day with five hits
MINNESOTA - On Tuesday, Los Angeles (A)'s leftfielder Robert Zellers displayed his sensational ability to handle the bat against Minnesota, punishing their pitchers with five hits. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off John Valenti in the 4th inning, cleared the fence in center field. Number 2 in the 5th inning accounted for a RBI double. A pitch from Rafael Viveiros in the 7th inning left his bat for a three-run double. He collected singles in the 7th (one RBI) and in the 9th . Robert scored 4 runs, and he collected 6 RBI as well! He now has a total of 60 hits this season, accounting for a .278 batting average. Los Angeles (A) improved its record to 30-30, scoring 18 runs on 20 hits.
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Monday 6/5/2080: Milwaukee's Corujo wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Toronto's third baseman Miles Goldstein. Goldstein helped his team with an average of .519 and 8 RBI in 27 at bats. Eduardo Corujo from Milwaukee wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. In 23 at bats he hit .522 with 4 HR and 9 RBI. Eduardo is hitting .347 this year, with 75 hits in 216 at bats. He has driven in 51 runs, slugging .681. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 5th in RBI!
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Friday 6/2/2080: Alberto Ramos stars with 2000th career hit
ST. LOUIS - Milwaukee's second baseman Alberto Ramos joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! Along with his 2000 hits, Alberto collected 281 homeruns and 1085 RBI in 15 seasons. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' With no outs in the 6th inning, Alberto drilled a two run homerun, causing a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Thursday 6/1/2080: William Trim out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N) is without its southpaw William Trim for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Juan Sanchez in a game against Los Angeles (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Trim was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .215 against William this season. While posting an ERA of 4.29 he went 1-4 in 0 starts, fanning 36 and walking 15 hitters.
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Thursday 6/1/2080: William Bohman has 2000th career hits
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's leftfielder William Bohman joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! He hit a two run homerun in the 8th off Ralph Farfan for number 2000. His best year so far was 2074 where he hit .322 with 17 homeruns and 94 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
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Thursday 6/1/2080: Detroit's Desilva named Pitcher of the Month
It's the 2nd time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Detroit's pitcher Gregory Hillyard. He had an ERA of just 1.40 in 45 innings of work in which he struck out 49 hitters. His record in May is 3-0. Opposing players hit .230 against Gregory this season. While posting an ERA of 2.53 he went 5-2 in 12 starts, fanning 86 and walking 11 hitters. The best month of May in the American League certainly had Detroit's right-hander Edmundo Desilva, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 40.1 innings of work he allowed just 31 hits while striking out 35, compiling an ERA of just 1.56. In 12 starts this year Edmundo struck out 73 batters in 77.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.32, his record 9-1. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
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Thursday 6/1/2080: Garcia (OAK) and Nilsen (SDN) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Oakland's William Garcia this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .418, while driving in 36 runs. His season numbers are: .400 AVG, 80 hits, 14 doubles, 4 triples and 14 taters, along with 61 RBI and 40 runs scored. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! San Diego's shortstop Larry Nilsen had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Larry was on fire, hitting .333 with 14 homeruns and 43 RBI. Nilsen has hit for a .320 average this season. He has 35 extra base hits along with 135 total bases, resulting in a .696 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
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Tuesday 5/30/2080: Jimmy James on fire, hits for cycle
NEW YORK (N) - Jimmy James hits 'em where they ain't. New York (N) certainly agrees as San Diego's leftfielder unloaded four hits and hitting for the cycle. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Carlos Leiva. A pitch from Carlos Leiva in the 3rd inning left his bat for a triple. A single in the 5th off Carlos Leiva accounted for his 3rd hit. In the 8th inning he belted a double off Carlos Leiva. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Jimmy did drive in one while scoring 2 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 64 hits in 190 at bats, resulting in a .337 batting average. He's now the 336th player in league history to hit for the cycle! On 4/23/2080, William Garcia was the last player to hit for the cycle.
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Tuesday 5/30/2080: Kansas City's Ahumada out for 6-7 weeks
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's right-hander Julio Ahumada suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Elbow Ligament. Surgery will be performed next week. In 0 starts this year Julio struck out 25 batters in 31.2 innings of work. His ERA is 4.26, his record 1-2.
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Monday 5/29/2080: Player of the Week honors go to Beckmann and Callan
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Kansas City's shortstop Matthew Beckmann. Matthew pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .706 with 0 HR and 4 RBI while slugging .882. Beckmann has hit for a .370 average this season. He has 7 extra base hits along with 45 total bases, resulting in a .450 slugging percentage. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Tyrone Callan, Milwaukee's starting second baseman. Tyrone went 11 for 22 (.500), while hitting 4 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.
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Wednesday 5/24/2080: Los Angeles (N)'s Bonilla out for 5-6 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - When it rains, it pours. Los Angeles (N)'s ace Danny Bonilla will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Pittsburgh where he left the field in the 5th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .270 against Danny this season. While posting an ERA of 3.80 he went 7-3 in 11 starts, fanning 52 and walking 14 hitters. He's 2nd in the National League in wins!
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Wednesday 5/24/2080: Seth Martineau (SEA) will miss 8 weeks
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Seth Martineau suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Texas he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Fractured Elbow was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 4.22 helped him to a 7-1 record this year. He struck out 50 and walked 5 in 70.1 innings. He's 1st in the American League in wins!
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Monday 5/22/2080: James Mechling pitches 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)
MILWAUKEE - With his best stuff going, Milwaukee's James Mechling overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Chicago (N) had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Mechling (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 112 pitches. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' George Mark helped Mechling at the plate, he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. Milwaukee improved its record to 16-29, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits.
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Monday 5/22/2080: Philadelphia's Gutierrez wins Player of the Week award
Alfonzo Valdejuli wins his 11th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 24 at bats he hit .333 with 4 HR and 14 RBI. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia's Alberto Gutierrez, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Gutierrez helped his team with an average of .579 and 11 RBI in 19 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .362, Alberto hit .304 and slugged .633. He has collected 39 runs batted in this year. He's 7th in the National League in RBIs and 8th in homeruns!
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Sunday 5/21/2080: Baltimore has no chance in a 2-hitter by Zakiasu Ennosuke
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Zakiasu Ennosuke is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Baltimore on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. Ennosuke (2-3) struck out 6 and issued 1 BB, throwing 59 of 90 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' The hitting star for Colorado was first baseman Toyoaki Makoto, he finished 2 for 3, hitting a double. Colorado scored 1 run on 4 hits.
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Saturday 5/20/2080: Ricardo Collado NO-HITS Toronto
FLORIDA - Toronto's bats were sleeping, and Florida's Ricardo Collado gave them no chance at all to wake up. He was untouchable in firing a no-hitter in his 8th game started this season. Collado (4-3) fanned 8 and walked 2, throwing 99 pitches. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped. What a day!' Steffen Brown helped Collado at the plate, he finished 3 for 5, homering once, and driving in 5 runs. The final score of the game was 8-0.
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Thursday 5/18/2080: Carlos Garcia socks five hits for Philadelphia
CHICAGO (N) - Philadelphia's centerfielder Carlos Garcia once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Chicago (N)'s pitching staff with a 5 hit performance on Thursday. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off Edward Roberts in the 1st inning, landed an estimated 441 feet from home plate. A pitch from Edward Roberts in the 4th inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 380 feet from home plate in left field. He collected singles in the 2nd inning , in the 6th and in the 7th inning (one RBI). Carlos scored 4 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He is hitting .321 this season, with 7 HR and 26 RBI. Philadelphia scored 14 runs on 20 hits.
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Wednesday 5/17/2080: Robert Victor out for 5-6 weeks
ST. LOUIS - When it rains, it pours. St. Louis' southpaw Robert Victor will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Arizona where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Robert has a record of 3-2 this season, with an ERA of 4.00. In 54 Innings he was able to strike out 58 batters.
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Tuesday 5/16/2080: Philadelphia's Alberto Gutierrez laces five hits
CHICAGO (N) - Alberto Gutierrez punished Chicago (N)'s pitching today, collecting five hits in 5 AB. That definitely helped Philadelphia, they won the game 11 to 4. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Brandon Saunders. A pitch from Brandon Saunders in the 3rd inning left his bat for a two-run double. His 3rd hit was a double off Brandon Saunders in the 5th inning. He had singles in the 6th (one RBI) and in the 8th inning . Alberto scored 2 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .292.
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Monday 5/15/2080: Garcia and Garcia win Player of the Week award
Oakland's centerfielder William Garcia had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. In 21 at bats he hit .571 with 3 HR and 12 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. This year Garcia drove in 52 and scored 29 runs while batting .405 with 12 bombs. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Carlos Garcia wins his 19th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Garcia helped his team with an average of .480 and 10 RBI in 25 at bats. Carlos has gone 43 for 144 (.299) this season, hitting 5 bombs and driving in 22 runs. He has scored 36 runs on his own.
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Sunday 5/14/2080: Glen Brown dominates Chicago (N), gives up just 2 hits
CHICAGO (N) - It was a great day for Florida's right-hander Glen Brown. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Chicago (N) on Sunday. Brown (3-3) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 65 of 105 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Robert Lawson helped Brown at the plate, he went 3 for 5, blasting a homerun, scoring twice with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
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Monday 5/8/2080: Rankin (BOS) and Donnelly (CIN) win P.O.W. award
Boston's leftfielder Mary Rankin had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Mary went 12 for 22 (.545), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .414, Mary hit .303 and slugged .495. He has collected 17 runs batted in this year. Cincinnati's first baseman Roosevelt Donnelly had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .417 and hit .417, while driving in 14 runs.
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Thursday 5/4/2080: Minnesota's Martinez severely injured
MINNESOTA - Minnesota is without its right-hander Jose Martinez for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Miguel Lamela in a game against Los Angeles (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .203 against Jose this season. While posting an ERA of 2.65 he went 0-1 in 0 starts, fanning 18 and walking 5 hitters.
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Monday 5/1/2080: Roling (KCA) and Martin (PIT) win monthly pitcher award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Kansas City's Joshua Roling. He struck out 58 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 58 innings. His ERA in April was 1.80. The best month of April in the National League certainly had Pittsburgh's right-hander Gary Martin, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 1.27 in 49.2 innings of work in which he struck out 53 hitters. His record in April is 4-1. Gary pitched a shutout as well.
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Monday 5/1/2080: Philadelphia's Rivera named Batter of the Month
The American League's best player of the month was Kansas City's Alfonzo Valdejuli, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Alfonzo pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .351 with 12 and 31 RBI while slugging .753. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Alex Rivera, Philadelphia's starting first baseman. He hit .372 with 41 RBI and slugged .915 in 94 at bats.
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Monday 5/1/2080: Valdejuli (KCA) and Nazario (CHN) win P.O.W. award
Alfonzo Valdejuli from Kansas City wins his 10th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 27 at bats he hit .481 with 5 HR and 14 RBI. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s first baseman Claver Nazario. Claver went 9 for 20 (.450), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 11 RBI.
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Monday 4/24/2080: Tony Caban out for 5 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis is without its right-hander Tony Caban for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Alberto Ramos in a game against San Diego. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Opposing players hit .219 against Tony this season. While posting an ERA of 2.55 he went 3-1 in 5 starts, fanning 27 and walking 5 hitters. He's 7th in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
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Monday 4/24/2080: Davis and Corujo win Player of the Week award
Douglas Davis wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 24 at bats he hit .417 with 2 HR and 8 RBI. He has hit 3 bombs while batting .355 this season. His 27 hits and 6 walks add up to a .398 on-base percentage. He's 7th in the American League in batting and 3rd in RBI! Eduardo Corujo wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Eduardo pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .520 with 3 HR and 14 RBI while slugging 1.000.
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Sunday 4/23/2080: William Garcia on fire, hits for cycle
OAKLAND - William Garcia hits 'em where they ain't. Cleveland certainly agrees as Oakland's centerfielder unloaded four hits and hitting for the cycle. In the 1st inning he unloaded a RBI triple off Joshua Smith. Number 2 in the 3rd inning, a shot estimated at 442 feet, cleared the wall in left field. In the 5th inning he belted a RBI double off Joshua Smith. A single in the 7th off Joshua Smith accounted for his 4th hit. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! William did drive in 4 while scoring 2 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .400. He becomes the 335th player in league history collect at least a single, double, triple and a homerun in a single game. Samuel Zajicek was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 6/22/2079.
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Friday 4/21/2080: Melvin McKeen NO-HITS Cleveland
OAKLAND - Melvin McKeen had his best stuff going, and Cleveland hitters were chanceless. Oakland's right-hander fired a NO-NO, his 1st shutout of the season. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' McKeen (1-3) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 111 pitches. Oakland's rightfielder Solomon Bark finished 3 for 4, stroking two 2B's. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of McKeen. Oakland improved its record to 9-9, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
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Friday 4/21/2080: Amador Monroy pitches his 1st shutout of the season
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Amador Monroy will never forget this day. The 29-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against New York (A) on Friday. Monroy (1-3) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 107 pitches. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Seattle's second baseman Paul Powell finished 3 for 4, blasting a homerun, scoring three times with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Monroy. The final score of the game was 10-0.
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Monday 4/17/2080: Davis (MIN) and Rivera (PHI) win P.O.W. award
Douglas Davis wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Douglas was on fire, hitting .462 with 1 HR and 9 RBI. Alex Rivera wins his 14th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Alex went 11 for 24 (.458), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 13 RBI.
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Saturday 4/15/2080: Alex Rivera punishes Colorado with three dingers
COLORADO - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Philadelphia's first baseman Alex Rivera accomplished that feat in a 11-10 win over Colorado. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Cory Velasco in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right-center. His 2nd blast, a two-run homerun off Cory Velasco in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 393 feet from home plate. A pitch from Scott Hubert in the 8th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 385 feet from home plate in right-center. Alex finished with 3 hits in 3 AB, with FOUR runs scored and collecting 4 RBI. The final score of the game was 11-10.
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Saturday 4/15/2080: Chicago (N) has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ricardo Collado
FLORIDA - Florida's right-hander Ricardo Collado will never forget this day. The 33-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Chicago (N) on Saturday. Collado (2-0) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 106 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' The hitting star for Florida was designated hitter Tyrone Redwine, he finished 1 for 3, blasting a homerun, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
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Friday 4/14/2080: Chicago (A)'s Broady severely injured
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Jamison Broady suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from New York (A)'s William Martin. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Broady will probaby miss 9 weeks. Chicago (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Broady had suffered a Fractured Skull.
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Thursday 4/13/2080: David Carneal (CHN) will miss 6 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its left-hander David Carneal for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Kyle Oneal in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Strained Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
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Wednesday 4/12/2080: Basil Tavares out for 5-6 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's right-hander Basil Tavares suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against Washington 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.
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Wednesday 4/12/2080: Nicky Cressey quiets Oakland bats with shutout
MINNESOTA - It was a great day for Minnesota's right-hander Nicky Cressey. The 27-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Oakland on Wednesday. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Cressey (1-2) struck out 8 and walked 3, throwing 63 of 102 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Minnesota was shortstop Christopher Maddox, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Minnesota improved its record to 5-3, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
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Monday 4/10/2080: San Diego's Hosmer wins Player of the Week award
Micheal Slade wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .565 and hit .500, while driving in 11 runs. Micheal managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. The National League's best player of the week was San Diego's Michael Hosmer, who wins the award for the 14th time in his career. Michael pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .444 with 2 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .778.
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Saturday 4/8/2080: Michael Hosmer unloads, hits number 700
PHILADELPHIA - San Diego's first baseman Michael Hosmer made baseball history today, collecting his 700th career homerun! A 445 foot drive to center field marked his 700th career bomb, a GRAND SLAM off Carlos Aznar in the 6th inning. In 17 years of big league action so far, Michael has compiled a batting average of .284, along with 2520 hits and 1885 RBI. Michael has managed to hit 30+ homeruns in a season 14 times, and he topped 40 homeruns 10 times. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
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Wednesday 4/5/2080: Alberto Hernandez out for 6 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - Being hit with a pitch is no fun at all. Especially when you get injured. Philadelphia's third baseman Alberto Hernandez will miss about 6 weeks after being hit by Rene Zubiaga in the 3rd inning of the game between Philadelphia and Cincinnati. After being taken to a local hospital, Hernandez was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Finger.
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Monday 4/3/2080: Albert Moore has 2000th career hits
COLORADO - Los Angeles (N)'s shortstop Albert Moore already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. Along with his 2000 hits, Albert collected 270 homeruns and 1129 RBI in 12 seasons. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.' He hit a single in the 1st off Marc Shrewsbury for number 2000.
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Monday 4/3/2080: James Mechling out for 6 weeks
MILWAUKEE - When it rains, it pours. Milwaukee's ace James Mechling will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Houston where he left the field in the 5th inning. Milwaukee wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Mechling had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
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