Haha, honored! I'd be more concerned about a passing radstorm than the talent change randomness given this dynasty though :laugh:

Radstorms, beasts, raiders, sinkholes, gods of the underworld. You never know what's going to do anyone in.

July 2299 - News and Notes - July 30
 

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30 July 2999 - Walk-Off Win Makes Concord 36-47

The Concord Radstags had to overcome a big game from Starlight first baseman Zeldolph Violet to leave Nuka Park with a victory. And they did, winning 12-11. Violet was 3 for 3 with 2 home runs and 2 walks, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 3. Concord reliever Bell Franklin got the win, raising his record to 5-9. John Walden was tagged with the loss. The Radstags now have a mark of 36-47.

Josh McIntyre was the walk-off hero for Concord. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Radstags second baseman hit a dramatic solo home run to send the teams home.

"They're fun to watch and the hitters get to pad their stats but nobody's really happy about a game like that," Concord manager Mark Gourdroot. "I promise you I'm not happy."

30 July 2299 - Bloodbugs Pitching Ravaged by Masterson, Boys

Brian Masterson had an answer for everything the County Crossing Bloodbugs threw at him today at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. The Nordhagen Beach second baseman went 5-for-5 in the game to put his name in the record book and put the Party Boys on top, 16-1.

Summing up his batting philosophy to BNN writers after the game, Masterson said, "I just see the ball and I hit it."

Brian Masterson singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, hit a two-run single in the 3rd, singled in the 6th, singled in the 7th, and hit a sac fly in the 8th.

During the current season Masterson is batting at a .328 clip with 7 home runs and 43 RBIs. He has played in 83 games and scored 62 times.

In addition to Masterson, three other Nordhagen Beach players had three hits. Jonathan Angelou was 3 for 6 with a triple, a home run, two runs, and four RBI. Dustin Mart was 3 for 6 with a double, a home run, two runs, and five RBI. Pointie Shroud was 3 for 5 with a double, three runs, and an RBI.

Chet Arthur (8-3) gave up just one earned run on five hits with seven strikeouts in 6.0 innings.

30 July 2299 - Cuttooth Hits 2 Home Runs in Hancocks Win

The Goodneighbor Hancocks downed the University Point Deathclaws, 8-7, at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS. Burtie Cuttooth led the way, going 2-for-3 for Goodneighbor. John Oldsink earned the win for Goodneighbor. He lasted 8 innings, allowing 4 runs on 12 hits, while striking out 5. With the win, he raised his record to 11-6. Bus Paula was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 22 of 25 save opportunities.

With one out in the bottom of the fourth, Jason Juras barreled up a fastball from Adam Froggatt. The result was a 2-run home run, putting the Hancocks in front, 5-2.

"You can't get too high when things go well, or too low when things go bad. Right now, I'm just happy we got the win," Juras told the Goodneighbor Bulletin.

Goodneighbor goes to 58-25. The win puts them 10½ games up in their division.

30 July 2299 - Chemists Beat Visiting Silver Shroud, 8-7

The Sunshine Tidings Chemists powered past the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 8-7, at ArcJet Systems Stadium. Jalen Wharton was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 3, to lead the charge. Danny Beerholder picked up the win with 7.2 innings of work. He allowed 5 runs on 11 hits, while walking 2 and striking out 6. On the season, he is now 5-8. Vince Moon was credited with the save, his 7th in 8 tries.

Brightsun Ramos hit a 3-run home run off Derek Green in the bottom of the fifth, which put the Chemists ahead, 6-3. In addition to the homer, Ramos had 1 double, while going 2 for 5.

"In baseball, you have your ups and downs," said Fort Hagen manager Mark Andersen. "You just try to stay level-headed the whole time."

The last-place Chemists now have a win-loss record of 35-48.

After 35 games, Sunshine Tidings center fielder Frank Corsica saw his hitting streak end when he went hitless in 4 at-bats.

"It was a good run," Corsica said after the game. "It was bound to end at some point. I'm just glad we won the day it ended."

Thus far this year Corsica has hit .371 with 5 home runs and 39 RBIs.

30 July 2299 - Ross Slugs Swatters to 12-9 Win

The Diamond City Swatters bested the Oberland T-51s, 12-9, at Graygarden Park. Tyler Ross was one of the standouts. He was 3 for 5 with 2 home runs. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Diamond City reliever Raul Esparza was the winner. His record is now 2-0. The losing pitcher was Matt Breakball. Diamond City has run its win streak to 5 in a row.

The game was at a stalemate until third baseman Allen Bishop came to bat in the top of the eighth. Facing Oberland pitcher Matt Breakball, he hit a 0-1 slider for a run-scoring single. It was a game-changer, putting Diamond City on top, 10-9.

"We take it day by day here," said Bishop, "and today was a good one for us."

30 July 2299 - Abernathy Trades Kingboy for University Point's Gonzalez

Today at a press conference the Abernathy Adamantium announced a trade has been completed with the University Point Deathclaws. The Adamantium have shipped 22-year-old minor league 1B Tom Kingboy to the Deathclaws for 33-year-old LF Bernie Gonzalez and a 5th round draft pick.

Gonzalez on the season is batting .281 with 8 home runs. His totals include 30 RBIs and 20 runs scored. He has played in 62 games.

30 July 2299 - Oberland-Egret Trade: Costner for Gerdenheimer

The Oberland T-51s have released a statement confirming the trade of 19-year-old minor league SS Hopper Hayes, 21-year-old minor league RHP Tombstone Costner and a 5th round draft pick to the Egret Ninjas for 19-year-old RF Crops Gerdenheimer. The deal was finalized today.

This year Gerdenheimer is batting .279 with 14 home runs. He has scored 52 runs and driven in 43.

30 July 2299 - Finch Farm Four Leafs Ship Phrasemaker to Diamond City

Finch Farm and Diamond City have agreed in principle to a trade. The Four Leafs will send 35-year-old RHP Blaine Phrasemaker and 29-year-old RHP Mike Safeman to the Swatters for 20-year-old minor league LHP Trolley Dodge and 25-year-old minor league LF Mike Chartier. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly and the clubs will be introducing their new players to the press when the paperwork is complete.

This season Phrasemaker has crafted a 7-10 mark with a 4.77 ERA in 126.1 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .292 against him and he has 99 strikeouts.

2299 - NWL - Nuka Series
 

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30 July 2299 - Hodges Handcuffs Ghoulrillas, Star Force Seize 2-0 Advantage in NS

The bats were silent for much of the day at Star Core Stadium at the Galactic Zone today. But Quartz pitcher Kyle Hodges conjured up just enough offense to carry the Star Force past the Cherry Ghoulrillas, 2-1. In a game dominated by the pitching staffs, Hodges threw 7 innings of 4-hit ball. The Star Force now lead 2-0 in the best-of-7 series.

Bell Clark, the Quartz first baseman, contributed a 2-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make the score 2-0, Star Force. For the game, Clark went 1 for 2 with a home run and 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

Hodges called the win the result of "everyone being in sync."

Game 3 is set to be played Tuesday at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park. The scheduled starters for the game are Mike Horne for Quartz and Chris Shields for Cherry.

Ooo looking forward to seeing this!

I am now a Concord fan for life! Thank you so much :D

You look forward to Talent Change Randomness wrecking careers? :p (Honestly, I do, too :drool:)

With the high-volume trade settings and random trade rolls, you never know how long Mr. Aintfull will be with Concord. However, Concord gave up two solid players to get him, so they had better take advantage of that trade! They have him on the roster, but there is already a pretty good CF ahead of him in Ricky Ticky Laughy.

July 2299 - News and Notes - July 31
 

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31 July 2299 - Trade Deadline Today

Today is the last chance for teams in contention to improve their teams for the 2299 season while teams out of the race try to secure some delectable prospects. It's the trade deadline!

Only a few hours remain until it's too late to deal player for player straight up. Clubs across Commonwealth Baseball Organization are evaluating their situation, seeing what they can get without having to give up the farm. Some will try to win a championship today. Some will do their utmost to lose one and others will (wisely?) stand pat. Normal trades are allowed again once the playoffs are over and the offseason begins.

Some of those trades may come at the 25th hour, so we will report trades tomorrow for any late deals today.

31 July 2299 - Violet North Charles Association's Hottest Hitter

It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Zeldolph Violet, the Starlight Lady Killers 22-year-old first baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for North Charles Association Player of the Week honors.

He ripped 11 hits in 20 at-bats, compiling a .550 average with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs.

This season Violet has hit at a .362 clip with 70 RBIs, 19 home runs and 68 runs scored.

31 July 2299 - Week's Best Player: Goodneighbor's Assman

One of the league's most exciting young players, Bryan Assman of the Goodneighbor Hancocks earned himself South Charles Association Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.

For the week the 21-year-old first baseman had a lofty .571 average (12-for-21), collecting 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 9 runs scored.

Currently Assman is hitting .371 and has collected 27 home runs, 94 RBIs and scored 85 times, while playing in 83 games. He is again looking like a strong candidate to repeat his CBO MVP Award.

31 July 2299 - Party's Almost Over: Adamantium's Marksman Retires in Bunker Hill

J.J. Marksman said he's made enough frienemies in professional baseball, so it's time to move on.

"I did pretty well for myself, my bank account isn't hurting, maybe I'll become a manager or a team owner or something so I can make even more," he said, announcing this season would be his last. "I'm 36 years old, so I've still got some time to make something of the rest of my life."

Marksman saw brief time in the CBO with his original team, Sunshine Tidings. Originally signed by the Chemists as an undrafted free agent following the 2296 CBO Inaugural Draft, Marksman saw little time in 2296 as a backup catcher, appearing in five games and starting four. He split time between Corvega and Sunshine Tidings in 2298, before remaining on the BMU squad in 2298. He was released after the season and signed with Abernathy as a backup catcher in Bunker Hill.

In his CBO career, he is 11 of 55 (.200) with a double, three runs, and four RBI.

31 July 2299 - BNN Stats: Career Batting Leaders

So, who is the leader in the Commonwealth Baseball Organization in career caught stealing?

Brian Masterson, NB, 37
Ryan Combs, NB, 36
Good Don Duck, GOOD, 36
C.T. Woodard, SLOG, 36
Well Done Dungan, FtH, 35

2299 - BMU - Week 16 Review
 

Beans! Magic beans! Jelly beans! Silt beans! Pinto beans! Get your beans here! They're good for the heart! The more you eat, the more you . . .

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31 July 2299 - Bean Red-Hot, CA Player of the Week

It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the Commonwealth Association, but last week Wild Bean of the Bunker Hill Gun Fu reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Bean rocked opposing pitching for a 1.000 average (6-for-6), 1 home run and 3 RBIs to come away with the award.

This season Bean is swinging the bat at a .432 pace. He has hit 1 home run and scored 10 times, while driving in 8. His on-base percentage is .500 and he has played in 38 games.

31 July 2299 - Siltbean on Fire, Named Player of the Week

At the age of 29, Jeff Siltbean might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Fiddler's Green left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .471 batting average. For his efforts Siltbean collected the Massachusetts Association Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 8 hits in 17 at-bats, 4 home runs and 14 RBIs last week in 4 games.

This season Siltbean is batting .381 with 67 RBIs, 48 runs scored and 16 home runs.

31 July 2299 - BNN Stats: Single-Season Records (Projected)

Who holds the single season record in the Boston Minor Union for batting AVG?

Steve Garbageman, ZIM, .4157, 2298
Jeff Siltbean, FGT, .3807, 2299
Kurt Kilgore, SOM, .3740, 2298
Ryan Wegott, FGT, .3646, 2299
Bill Hulk, GAG, .3524, 2298

31 July 2299 - Weekly Team Power Rankings

With all of the other excitement surrounding the Commonwealth, we have forgotten that the race to first place in the four BMU leagues is still on. Sure, the BMU is not as talent-rich as its big brother in the CBO, but the league races show that the largest league lead heading into August is three games by three league leaders: Breakheart Banks (#8, Dark Hollow Pond League), Mystic Pines (#1, Cambridge League), and Trinity Plaza (#3, Downtown Boston League). The Glowing Sea League's Eastlake (#5) is only a game up on Fiddler's Green (#4).

C.I.T. Ruins continues to look like the second-best team in the BMU, having gone 8-2 in its last 10. Unfortunately, only one team per league makes the playoffs, and that means either the Refractors or Raybathers will be sitting out in September. Greentop Nursery (#10), Haymarket Mall (#7), and Somerville Place (#6) are all very much in their respective league races.

Union Hope (#24) is the only team eliminated from the playoffs. They will make their 9th attempt at winning their 10th game of the season when they visit the General Atomics Galleria (#21) tomorrow.

Here are the current team power rankings for Boston Minor Union:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Mystic Pines Raybathers (140.6, o)
2) C.I.T. Ruins Refractors (124.8, o)
3) Trinity Plaza Snipers (123.8, +)
4) Fiddler's Green T-60s (120.5, ++)
5) Eastlake Aquaboys (118.8, -)
6) Somerville Place Sentry Bots (118.3, ++)
7) Haymarket Mall Commandos (114.0, o)
8) Breakheart Banks Behemoths (108.3, --)
9) College Square Nerd Ragers (104.2, --)
10) Greentop Nursery Night People (98.5, ++)
11) Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters (95.4, ++)
12) Corvega Flamers (90.6, -)
13) Cabot House Rayguns (89.6, -)
14) Forest Grove Mole Rats (88.1, -)
15) Charles View Cannibals (83.5, ++)
16) Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks (81.4, --)
17) Malden Grognaks (80.3, +)
18) Bunker Hill Gun Fu (76.5, -)
19) Natick Banks Big Leaguers (68.5, --)
20) Postal Square Action Boys (64.7, -)
21) Galleria Robotics Experts (63.0, o)
22) Boston Common Lead Bellies (51.9, o)
23) Vault 95 Robobrains (39.1, o)
24) Union Hope Lifegivers (13.5, o)

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2299 - Week 17 - The Week in Review
 

Analysis

The four league leaders are #s 1-4 in this week's Power Rankings, which should pretty much stay that way throughout the rest of the season unless one or more of them get really cold and another team or more get super hot. However, as far as the standings go, all four at the top are in.

The most interesting movement in the Power Rankings came in the Railroad League, where Vault 81 (#6) leapfrogged Oberland (#15) in both the standings and rankings. The Dwellers used a 5-0 week with a sweep at Warwick and home against FHE, allowing a total of 9 runs in the five games, the most being a 4-3 win in 12 innings over the Yao Guai in Game 2. On the other end, the T-51s answered their sweep of Diamond City (#2) last week by being swept again by Quincy (#5) and then losing all three to the Swatters, making the T-51s 0-5 in their homestand.

Otherwise, there was not much movement among teams. The other large movement factor was The Slog (#11) using a 4-1 week, including a weekend sweep of Finch Farm (#18) to get back in the Brotherhood League race. Falling five spots were the Abernathy Adamantium (#12), who got blasted in an 0-5 week at County Crossing (#22) and Lexington (#8) to drop to 4th place in the Institute League behind Fort Hagen (#4), Starlight (#7), and the Synths.

Weekly Team Power Rankings

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Goodneighbor Hancocks (131.8, +1)
2) Diamond City Swatters (130.6, +3)
3) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (128.8, -2)
4) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (115.9, -1)
5) Quincy Gunners (113.1, -1)
6) Vault 81 Dwellers (104.4, +8)
7) Starlight Lady Killers (102.9, +2)
8) Lexington Synths (102.8, o)
9) Salem Witch Hats (97.4, +2)
10) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (96.1, +3)
11) The Slog Ghouls (96.1, +5)
12) Abernathy Adamantium (94.4, -5)
13) University Point Deathclaws (88.1, -3)
14) Egret Ninjas (87.7, -2)
15) Oberland T-51s (82.1, -9)
16) Concord Radstags (79.1, -1)
17) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (78.9, +2)
18) Finch Farm Four Leafs (68.7, o)
19) Warwick Mirelurks (68.6, +1)
20) FHE Yao Guai (64.9, -3)
21) Roxbury Knuckle Punchers (64.2, o)
22) County Crossing Bloodbugs (62.2, +1)
23) Easy Town Assaultrons (52.7, -1)
24) Atom Cats (49.4, o)

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August 2299 - News and Notes - August 1
 

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1 August 2299 - Violet Takes Best Bat Award in July, Repeats June Feat

It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 22 Zeldolph Violet has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young Starlight Lady Killers star can enjoy the numbers he put up in July, which have garnered him the nod as the North Charles Association Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .397 average with 7 home runs, 19 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

This season Violet is batting .362 with 113 hits, 19 home runs, 70 RBIs, 45 walks, .450 OBP and has scored 68 runs. He has played in 83 games. He was also named the NCA June Batter of the Month, putting him in direct contention for the NCA's Nuka-Hitter Award.

1 August 2299 - Danse Earns July's Top Batter Prize in SCA

Paladin Danse said the baseball "looked as big as a beach ball" in July.

It's no surprise then that the Egret left fielder captured the South Charles Association Batter of the Month Award.

On the month, he had a .421 batting average, with 13 home runs, 35 RBIs, 27 runs scored and a .521 on-base percentage.

To date, Danse has collected 100 hits for a .307 average. He has posted 31 home runs, scored 71 runs and driven in 91 runs.

1 August 2299 - Fort Hagen Starter Named NCA's Best Pitcher

Mike Cartrette has made fans throughout Commonwealth Baseball Organization take notice over the past month with an exceptional 4-1 record. No pitcher in the North Charles Association threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.

In 6 starts Cartrette compiled a 2.50 ERA, putting up a 4-1 record, striking out 54 and tossing 39.2 innings.

Cartrette has a 14-3 season record so far. In 22 starts, he has fanned 183 batters in 154.1 innings with a 1.98 ERA.

1 August 2299 - Egret's Wallace SCA Top Pitcher

The Egret Ninjas felt very secure when they sent Phlip Wallace out to the hill last month. The 30-year-old starter went after South Charles Association hitters with a vengeance and earned July's Pitcher of the Month award.

He went 5-1 with a 2.91 ERA as he struck out 45 in 43.1 innings over 6 starts.

Wallace has fashioned a 10-5 mark for the season, 3.93 ERA and thrown 153.1 innings in 22 starts. Opposing clubs are batting .291 against him.

1 August 2299 - North Charles Association Names Rookie of Month

Nick Maris earned July's Rookie of the Month honors in the North Charles Association for last month's performance. The boyish Starlight shortstop might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Maris hit .347 with 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and 12 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

This year Maris has hit 3 home runs and posted a .245 batting average.

1 August 2299 - SCA Selects Rookie Star of the Month

Youngster Biggie Biggs emerged as the latest South Charles Association Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Quincy deserved the honor, batting .377 with 2 home runs and 17 RBI. Is the month of July a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Biggs enjoy the limelight.

Thus far this season Biggs has hit .307 with 3 home runs, 44 RBIs and scored 44 times.

1 August 2299 - BMU: Scram Captures CA Batter of Month Award

Snap, crackle and pop!

In July, Brian Scram snapped up the Commonwealth Association Batter of the Month trophy by cracking 18 hits and popping 4 home runs.

For the month he hit a solid .353 with 22 RBIs and 14 runs scored. The Malden first baseman also picked up 15 walks to compile a .507 on-base percentage.

1 August 2299 - BMU: Siltbean Grabs MA Best Batter Award for July

Jeff Siltbean has a lot going for him. The Fiddler's Green left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Massachusetts Association has just picked him as its top hitter for July.

In 14 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .471 with 7 home runs, 29 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

Looking at his season stats, Siltbean has compiled a .381 batting average and a .442 on-base percentage, while hitting 16 home runs and driving in 67 runs.

For the year Scram is batting .306 with 13 home runs.

1 August 2299 - BMU: Pitcher of the Month Named in CA

There's something about a young rookie winning the Commonwealth Association Pitcher of the Month trophy that sends shock waves through the league. Such is the case with Ali Crummie, a 19-year-old starter for the C.I.T. Ruins Refractors.

In July, he topped off the month with a 3-0 mark and 1.71 ERA in 3 starts, tossed 21 innings, fanned 25 and held opposing teams to a .189 average.

Checking out his stats for the season, Crummie has registered 6 wins and no losses in 8 starts, 2.92 ERA and struck out 74 batters in 52.1 innings.

1 August 2299 - BMU: Carpenter Tabbed as July's Starter of the Month

In July, John Carpenter tore through the Massachusetts Association like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 22 years old.

The young Trinity Plaza starter posted a 3-0 mark and an ERA of 0.64 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 28 innings he collected 32 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .115 average.

For the year Carpenter has a 6-0 record with a 1.96 ERA in 10 starts.

1 August 2299 - Lexington Synths Ship Cambridge to Vault 81 for Islander

A trade between Lexington and Vault 81 was made official this morning. The Synths have sent 20-year-old minor league CF Mace Pageturner, 21-year-old RF Aaron Sinn, 29-year-old 2B Pat Cambridge and a 4th round draft pick to the Dwellers in exchange for 22-year-old 2B Bubb Islander and a 2nd round draft pick.

Looking at his stats this year, Cambridge has compiled a .289 batting average, while hitting no home runs and driving in 2 runs. He has played in 31 games and scored 3 runs.

In his stats this season, Islander has posted a batting average of .360 with 134 hits in 372 at-bats, 4 home runs and 34 RBIs. He has also scored 69 runs, walked 14 times and compiled a .386 OBP.

1 August 2299 - Quincy-Oberland Trade: Ranger for Slingshot

Signed ... sealed ... and delivered.

Quincy has worked out terms of a deal to send 30-year-old RHP Matt Ranger and 30-year-old 1B Brian Drinkwater to Oberland for 33-year-old 1B Curtis Slingshot, 19-year-old minor league RF Kevin Halibut and a 3rd round draft pick. Both teams expect to introduce their new players at press conferences later in the week.

Ranger has made 20 starts so far this year and put up a 8-8 won-lost record with a 7.02 ERA. In 107.2 innings he has allowed 150 hits, walked 35 and struck out 98.

This season Slingshot is batting .275 with 88 hits, 13 home runs, 50 RBIs, 28 walks, .351 OBP and has scored 50 runs. He has played in 83 games.

1 August 2299 - The Slog Trades Kaplan for Vault 81's Van Benschoten

The Slog and Vault 81 made a trade today. In this move, the Ghouls shipped 22-year-old minor league RHP Randy Kaplan, 19-year-old minor league LF Kenry Batray, 19-year-old minor league C Heath Thunder and a 3rd round draft pick to the Dwellers for 22-year-old LF Chris Van Benschoten and a 4th round draft pick. The The Slog GM told reporters, "I think this trade is beneficial to everyone involved, including the players."

This season Van Benschoten is batting .290 with 94 hits and 13 home runs. He has scored 53 times and has 60 RBI.

1 August 2299 - Fort Hagen, Roxbury Agree to Swap

A trade was announced today at a press conference in Fort Hagen. Not satisfied with their current roster, the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud general manager shook things up by acquiring 30-year-old 3B Grognak Inman from the Roxbury Knuckle Punchers for 20-year-old CF John Merrow, 20-year-old minor league SS Yip-Yip Author and a 4th round draft pick.

"We're a better team now," Silver Shroud general manager Kelly Arias said. "We've added several pieces to the puzzle."

In 5 games Merrow is hitting .294 this season with 5 hits, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 4 walks, .429 OBP and has scored 5 runs.

So far this year Inman is batting .331 with 15 home runs and 56 RBI.

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1 August 2299 - NWL's Best Batter Selected

Ham Porter may be much younger than other hitters in the Nuka World League, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in July to win the Batter of the Month award.

The 21-year-old Grape first baseman hit .316 with 5 home runs, 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored.

So far this season Porter has hit .283 with 15 home runs, 29 RBIs and scored 41 times.

1 August 2299 - Hodges Premier Pitcher in July

Justin Hodges took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Nuka World League Pitcher of the Month award for July.

The 24-year-old Ghoulrillas starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 4-2 won-lost record in 6 starts. This month he fanned 49 batters in 49 innings and compiled a 1.47 ERA.

So far in 23 appearances this season, Hodges has recorded 13 wins and sustained 5 losses. He has pitched 172.1 innings, yielded 81 hits, fanned 182 and has a 1.57 ERA.

1 August 2299 - Rookie Wiz Gets July Award in NWL

24-year-old Justin Hodges is deceptively poised for such a young man. In 6 starts he bagged 4 wins in July and took home the Nuka World League Rookie of the Month Award.

The Cherry hurler logged a 4-2 record, 49 strikeouts in 49 innings, held opponents to a .156 average and compiled an ERA of 1.47.

This season Hodges has gone 13-5 with an ERA of 1.57, posting 182 strikeouts in 172.1 innings.

1 August 2299 - Nuka Series Game 3 Lineups - Will Quartz Continue Domination?

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1 August 2299 - Castillo Leads Charge, Oberland Blasts Mirelurks

The Oberland T-51s defeated the Warwick Mirelurks, 13-2, at The Homestead today. Leading the charge for Oberland was left fielder Prof Castillo. He was 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 4. Matt Udder, the winner, goes to 11-7. He allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, with no walks and 4 strikeouts over 5 innings. Getting the save was Matt Ranger, his 1st.

With Oberland leading 3-2 in the top of the fifth, Castillo hit a curveball from Bubba Edwards for a bases-clearing double. It was his 16th double of the season and put the T-51s ahead, 6-2.

"I wish every win came this easy," said Castillo.

The triumph puts Oberland at 43-41 for the season.

1 August 2299 - Wickliffe Hits 2 home runs in Chemists Win

The Sunshine Tidings Chemists topped the County Crossing Bloodbugs, 6-3, in North Charles Association action at ArcJet Systems Stadium. The game was highlighted by the performance of Sunshine Tidings shortstop Chris Wickliffe. The winning pitcher was Bill Sarnacki. His record is now 7-11. The left-hander went 8 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits for the Chemists. Vince Moon notched his 8th save in 9 chances.

Wickliffe had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the sixth. On a 0-1 fastball from Danny Neikirk, he banged a 2-run home run to left, giving the Chemists a 5-3 lead. It was the 5th home run of the year for Wickliffe.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Wickliffe told the Sunshine Tidings Citizen.

The win puts the Chemists at 36-48, while the Bloodbugs drop to 31-53.

1 August 2299 - Tiller Excels in 9-4 Fort Hagen Win

In the 9-4 Fort Hagen win over Easy Town, the impact of Jim Tiller was substantial. Tiller, who is tied for 8th in the NCA with a .398 on-base percentage, was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 4. Brent Hooker was the winning pitcher. Over 7.2 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 11 hits, with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. The North Charles Association Institute League-leading Silver Shroud are 54-30.

Organizae Brown, the 20-year old shortstop , had a direct impact on the outcome. Brown contributed a 2-run double in the top of the third inning to put Fort Hagen up, 4-0.

"We maximized our offense today," said Fort Hagen skipper Mark Andersen. "That makes everyone's life easier."

1 August 2299 - Violent Violet Stars for Lady Killers in 5-1 Win

Zeldolph Violet made an impact in the 5-1 Starlight win over Nordhagen Beach. Violet, who is on pace for 94 RBI this season, belted 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. Starlight pitcher Jonathan Newman got the win. He's now 8-2. Night Demon Archacki was tagged with the loss. Starlight now has a record of 48-36 with the win.

In the top of the eighth, Violet put his team in front with his 21st home run of the season. The 2-run home run, which came against Night Demon Archacki, made it 3-1, Starlight.

Violet said his team "played with focus."

1 August 2299 - Beat Goes On for Swatters, Win 6-2 Over Red Rockets

The Diamond City Swatters got a stellar performance from pitcher Tyler Powers, who handcuffed the Jamaica Plain offense en route to a win, 6-2, at The Great Green Jewel. Powers picked up the win for Diamond City, going 7.1 innings. He gave up 2 runs on 6 hits. He now sports a record of 12-3. Diamond City has now won 6 games in a row.

Danny Suarez dealt the Red Rockets a blow in the bottom of the third. Batting with runners on 1st and 2nd and Diamond City leading 3-1, Suarez hit a full count fastball for a 2-run double.

"I just tried to attack the bottom of the zone," Powers said.

2299 - NWL - Nuka Series
 

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1 August 2299 - Star Force Win to Extend Series Lead to 3-0

Quartz Star Force manager Nick Caudill knew it was a gamble to give the start to a rookie. It was a good gamble to take.

Pitching in front of a hostile crowd, 19-year-old left-hander Mike Horne silenced the host Cherry Ghoulrillas at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park today. The Star Force shut out the Ghoulrillas by a final score of 1-0, to give the Star Force a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 Nuka Series.

Horne allowed no runs on 1 hit over 6 innings for the Star Force. He walked 2 and struck out 7.

"Feels good to get the job done," Horne said after the game.

Game 4 is scheduled for tomorrow at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park. Slated to start are Laurence Crash for Quartz and Justin Hodges for Cherry.

Hahaha more the inclusion of us, but honestly sometimes the TCR changes can create awesome storylines. And with all the cool outside factors in this dynasty, there's a lot you can do to work things in.

But wow, Quartz up 3-0 now too. Hopefully we won't see a sweep

BTW, it was through reading your dynasty that I realized your "real" name is actually A. Yaghmour. I had already made a Fallout-based name of Ayag Mour (H is silently deleted) before I noticed that in your dynasty.

For the Nuka Series, I was hoping the first-ever series of that league had some excitement. I hope it's not a sweep, too!

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 2
 

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News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

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2 August 2299 - Piper Wright Disappointed in FHE Personnel

Reports coming out of Fairline Hill Estates is that owner Piper Wright is not happy with the team's performance and may be making changes this offseason.

According to an anonymous source close to the organization, "She's ******* ******, man. She is ******* ******."

Wright considers herself to be a hands-off owner, allowing those with a job to do it. However, she wants to make her investment in caps pay off with wins.

The source also said, "Yeah, she wants to ******* win. That's why she's ******* ******."

The Yao Guai are 36-48 entering today's game, 5th place in the Railroad League. The team just missed the playoffs in 2298 after making it as a wildcard team in 2297. The lowest they have finished is 4th.

The roster for FHE is considered to be decently talented, though there are some holes, with the team currently tied for 9th in the South Charles Association with 408 runs, while allowing the 9th most runs (456). That has translated into the Yao Guai being 9 games back of Vault 81 for the wildcard. In a year with Oberland struggling to win consistently (43-41), the RL seemed like it was ripe for the taking. The Dwellers or Egret may jump over the T-51s instead.

2 August 2299 - Howard Not Happy with Hoarding Players

CBO Commissioner Nate Howard has expressed his displeasure to league members that are signing and storing an excess number of players on their BMU rosters.

"We have some BMU teams with nearly 50 players on their rosters," Howard said. "I could understand if there are so many injuries you can't field a team, but if you have 43 players and two get hurt, it does not mean you should go out and sign 7 more."

League officials have spoken about what they should do. Every day, more and more settlers find their way into the Commonwealth from surrounding communities. Some have reportedly come as far west as Nebraska in recent years, though none of those brand new to the Commonwealth have yet to break into the league.

"We're considering several possibilities for the future," Howard said, "but nothing is ready yet. I know we'll have 25 stadiums in 2300 once Oberland's stadium is completed. We also have 24 other stadiums that could be expanded if we needed more teams. However, I am not ready to talk expansion. We still have a lot of crows to cook first."

With more players participating in area youth leagues, including the Commonwealth-wide Boston Youth Development League, there could be considerations for expansion of the CBO or the possibility of adding another level to the minor league system.

"Yeah, another minor league level may work," Howard said. "We'll most certainly will think about it, but we don't currently have the infrastructure to do that next season. We'll start hammering home ideas more in the offseason."

2 August 2299 - Adamantium Shut Out Four Leafs, Westing Winner

Brad Westing kept the opposition off the scoreboard and the Abernathy Adamantium were all smiles after winning 2-0 against the Finch Farm Four Leafs at Tato Field today. The left-handed Westing gave up no runs in his start, permitted 5 hits and had 12 strikeouts.

"If there was a stat for 'team shutout,' this would be it," Westing said later. "My catcher called a great game, guys delivered at the plate and when I messed something up the guys behind me were where they needed to be."

His record for the year is 8-7 in 22 starts and Westing has a 3.16 ERA.

2 August 2299 - Red Rockets Hurler Teddybear Tosses Masterpiece

In an impressive mound performance, Chris Teddybear of the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets checked the Diamond City Swatters on a 5-hitter and held them scoreless.

"He was getting ahead of us and keeping the ball off the plate," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor. "Teddybear kept us confused the whole game."

The Jamaica Plain hurler rang up 10 strikeouts and issued no walks in his 5-0 shutout victory.

In 16 starts this year Teddybear has fashioned a 11-3 record and a 3.28 ERA.

2 August 2299 - FHE Gets 6-2 Win

FHE shortstop Hose Wallcrawler had a 4-RBI performance, which helped his team down the Goodneighbor Hancocks, 6-2. Peak Sizeman, who went 7 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 2 runs on 7 hits, while walking 3 and striking out 6. His record now stands at 3-0. The 5th-place Yao Guai have a record of 37-48.

With FHE trailing 2-1 in the top of the second, Wallcrawler hit a 2-run single off Goodneighbor hurler Josh Dude. It was the 104th hit of the season for Wallcrawler and put his team ahead, 3-2.

"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow," Wallcrawler said after the game.

2 August 2299 - Lady Killers Beat Party Boys, 1-0

Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium hosted an old-fashioned pitchers' duel.

Starlight got a first-rate effort from pitcher City Moore, who frustrated Nordhagen Beach hitters en route to a 1-0 Lady Killers triumph at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. Moore went 6.2 innings to notch the win. He scattered 4 hits, walked 1, and struck out 3. His record improves to 10-9. Larry Undertaker notched his 25th save in 29 chances.

Starlight relied on the hitting of Glenn Higinbotham to pick up the win. The center fielder clubbed a solo home run in the top of the first inning to put the Lady Killers on top, 1-0. For the game, Higinbotham had 1 home run and 2 singles in 4 at-bats.

"If you pitch well, you give yourself some opportunities," said Starlight manager Eric Bendure.

The win puts Starlight at 49-36 this season.

2 August 2299 - Nuka 5-for-5 for Fort Hagen

5 hits in a game is a rare thing, but Fort Hagen's Andrew Nuka made it happen today against the Assaultrons. Everything came together at the plate for the 27-year-old left fielder as he collected 5 hits in 5 at-bats -- and led the Silver Shroud to a 4-3 win at Easy Town Field.

"I'm just out there to try and help the team win," Nuka said after the game, "I had some real good at-bats today. I made good, solid contact and luckily no one caught 'em."

Andrew Nuka singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 5th, singled in the 7th and singled in the 9th.

This season Nuka has hit at a .315 clip with 71 RBIs, 19 home runs and 63 runs scored. He has played in 85 games.

2 August 2299 - Stabb Hits in 20 Consecutive Games

The streak is alive and well -- at least for today.

Shane Stabb did it again, bashing 1 hit in the contest at CURIE Inc. Field today. For the last 20 games in a row, the 22-year-old third baseman has collected at least one hit. His efforts helped the Atom Cats beat the Vault 81 Dwellers 4-1 today.

"I'm happy I kept the streak going," Stabb told a standing-room-only crowd of reporters gathered in the Atom clubhouse. "Honestly though, I'm looking forward to going home and not thinking about this for the rest of the day."

Shane Stabb flied out in the 1st, flied out in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 5th, and flied out in the 7th.

This season Stabb is batting .327 with 5 home runs. He has scored 39 runs and driven in 41.

2299 - NWL - Nuka Series
 

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2 August 2299 - Star Force Sweep Cherry in Nuka Series

The Quartz Star Force rolled over the Cherry Ghoulrillas 13-3 at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park to easily win the 2299 Nuka Series crown.

Quartz won in a walk and swept the series from the Ghoulrillas 4-0. It was their 1st championship title.

Winning manager Nick Caudill praised his own club as well as the opposition, calling the Ghoulrillas "a fine team."

"It wasn't as easy as it looked. We had to play good baseball to beat them," he said. "We always seemed to come up with the key hit at the right time and to make the plays on defense when we had to. That's how you win the Nuka Series."

The Star Force took first place in the and rounded out the year with a 49-35 record.

It may have been a sweep, but at least Quartz won ;)

The Star Force were a . . . force. And, hey, look at those offensive numbers in Game Four!!!