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May 4th, 2029: We opened up the series hosting the New York Mets with Pat Saitta (3-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) taking on Noah Syndergaard (1-1, 4.79 ERA, 1.74 WHIP). Thor, now 36, is just a shell of his former self, the once-dominate ace that no one wanted to face. Tied at three in the 9th (after allowing 2 in the 8th), Parker Meadows, who came in as a defensive substitution, hit a walk-off grand slam to give us a 7-4 win!

Saitta went 6.2 strong with 5 hits, a run, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra finsihed the 7th to get the hold. Jake Yearick allowed a hit to the only batter he faced, who scored on a to-run homer off Josh Brown. He did get a strike out before the homer, however, but left for Gene Hall, who got the final two outs with a strikeout and ground out. Chad Scoles got the win, an inning with a strikeout.

Juan Ramirez was 3-for-4 with a run scored, homer, and 3 RBI's. Juan Simental was 2-for-4 with a double, steal, and run scored. Noah Smith was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Meadows' only at bat was the grand slam.

May 5th, 2029: We looked to capture the middle game with C.J. Jorgensen (2-2, 3.55 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) taking on Pablo Ochoa (1-2, 6.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). We let the come back again, and game up three in the top of the 9th. Tied at 7th in the 9th, Josh Brown, the pitcher, hit a walk-off single, scoring Gregorio Alvarenga as we won 8-7 with 19 hits.

Noah Smith and Jon Reid both left with day-to-day injuries, but will likely miss just a week at most.

Jorgensen went 6 innings with 3 hit, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Jake Yearick got a hold, an inning with 3 htis, a run, and strikeouts. Pat Riley went 1.1 innings with 5 hits, 3 runs, and a strikeout. Brown got the win, 0.2 innings with 3 pitches.

Juan Simental was 3-for-5 with a run scored. Gregorio Alvarenga was 3-for-4 with 2 runs, a walk, double, and steal. Mac Horvath was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a three run homer and RBI double. Jorge Tapia was 2-for-3 with a sac-fly and solo homer. Noah Smith was 1-for-1 with a run scored and hit by pitch. Jon Reid was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Chris Reid was 1-for-3 with a steal, RBI, and 2 walks.

May 6th, 2029: The draft pool was published today! This is who OSA has as the top 10 prospects (My scout/OSA):

1. 2B Jake Patterson (0.5/4)
2. RHP Jeremy Gilmore (3.5/4)
3. RHP Chris Carpenter (5/4.5): Can I have him?
4. RHP Talbot Rabinovich (0.5/4.5)
5. RHP Chris Mithcell (3/4)
6. RHP Kinnon Jeoffery (2/4)
7. LHP Sam Allen (3/5)
8. LHP Jamie Underwood (2/3.5)
9. CF Mike Winner (3/4): Selected by the Phillies in the 8th Round in 2026.
10. RHP Chris Prochaska (3/5)

My scout doesn't like this pool too much. Other then Carpenter, the best options are RHP Chris DePalma (3.5), Gilmore, RHP Steve Gullo (3.5), and CF Jamie Labelle (3.5). Some last resorts are RHP Jaquan Queen (4), LHP Pete Werner (1/4), and RHP Joel Vibbert (3.5). The first two are relievers, Vibbert a borderline starter.

Here's how my unsigned class of 2026 is doing:

2nd Round: SP Shawn Perryman (1.5/1.5)
6th Round: RF Dave Naulty: Drafted by me in the 39th Round in 2027, traded to the Wilson Tobs in 2028, later relased by the Doves.
8th Round: SP Nate Walters (1/1.5)
13th Round: RF Junior Richter (2/3): Drafted by the Pirates in the 2nd Round in 2027.
14th Round: 2B Kennan Muttart (0.5/0.5)
15th Round: CF Juan Escudero (0.5/2)
18th Round: CF Juan Montoya (0.5/0.5)
22nd Round: CF Dan Hitz (0.5/0.5)
27th Round: C Murdoch Levick (0.5/1)
31st Round: SS Ethan McKinney (0.5/0.5)
32nd Round: SP Jake Miller (0.5/0.5)
33rd Round: C Daniel R. Suber (0.5/0.5)
35th Round: CF Ernesto Vuelvas (0.5/0.5)
38th Round: SS T.J. Whitlow (3/0.5): Drafted by the Rouals in the 29th Round in 2027, released, and the signed with the Marlins.

We looked to finish the sweep with Devon Peterson (2-1, 3.74 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) taking on Arturo Romo (1-2, 4.05 ERA, 1.09 WHIP). No walkoffs today, and with 3 in the 1st, it was enough for the 6-2 win.

Reid left with a strained abdominal muscle, and will likely head to the DL for about the 10 day minimum.

Peterson went 7.2 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs, and 7 strikeouts. Riley finished the 8th with a strikeout for a hold.

Jarred Kelenic was 2-for-3 with a three run homer in the 1st. Jackson Miller was 1-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored.

We're off to Seattle to face the Pilots for three games. This will be our first matchup with the Pilots. We'll face Joe Holden (3-2, 2.50 ERA), Chris Villaman (1-3, 6.04 ERA), and Zach Linginfelter (4-0, 2.91 ERA).

May 7th, 2029: I really wanted to recall Rogelio Maldonado from New Orleans, but I instead decided to grab Sergio Tello. I didn't want to have Maldonado on the bench, he's too good for that. The shortstop job will be his after Nunez leaves in the offseason.

Juan Ramirez was named NL Player of the Week. He hit .433 with 2 homers and 9 RBI's. He's hitting .432 with 8 homers and 35 RBI's on the year.

We moved up to 2nd in the Power Rankings. At 23-10, we have a 5.5 game lead over the Phillies.

Our first ever game at New Sicks' Stadium will take place between Steve Paustian (4-0, 3.82 ERA, 1.33 WHIP) and Joe Holden (3-2, 2.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP), a 26-year-old former 14th Round Pick of the Yankees who's really flourished with Seattle. They continued their impressive start of the year with a 5-2 win.

Paustian went 4 innings with 7 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and 6 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever pitched 3 innings with a hit, run, walk, and 3 strikeouts.

Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a double. Mac Horvath was 1-for-2 with a run scored. He replaced Isaac Nunez, who left with a strained rib cage muscle and will head to teh DL for the minimum. Guess I can call up Maldonado anyways... Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a run scored.

May 8th, 2029: C.J. JOrgensen officially agreed to his extension. He'll make $21.8 million a year until 2034, a team option for the final and fifth year of the contract.

Rogelio Maldonado was recalled from New Orleans to replace Nunez. The uber-prospect will make his debut today, hitting 7th and playing short. Luis Ardon (3-2, 4.45 ERA, 1.45 WHIP) will pitch against Chris Villaman (1-3, 6.04 ERA, 1.34 WHIP). It was a tight one, but we edged them 4-2.

The injuries keep piling up, and Mac Horvath bruised his knee. He'll be day-to-day for a week, but I haven't decided if I will place him on the DL.

Ardon went 6.2 innings with 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra and Gene Hall got holds, and Chad Scoles got the save.

Juan Ramirez was 2-for-3 with a walk, solo homer, and two run homer. Juan Simenetal was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs. Jarred Kelenic was 2-for-4. Maldonado was 1-for-4 in his debut.

I actually have no more position players on the 40, and all spots are filled, so I will hang on to Horvath right now.

May 9th, 2029: We looked to win the finale with Pat Saitta (3-2, 2.55 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) taking on former Marlin farmhand Zach Linginfelter (4-0, 2.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP). The pitching was elite, and we shut them out 6-0 to take the finale.

Saitta tossed 6.1 innings with 2 hits, 3 walks, and 10 strikeouts. Jarred Kelenic tossed 2.2 shutout innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts. He't tsosed 8 shutout innings this year.

Chris Reid was 2-for-4 with a solo homer. Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a double and 2 RBI's. Rogelio Maldonado was 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored. Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a double, triple, and 2 RBI's. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-4 with an RBI.. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-4 with 2 runs, a walk, steal, and RBI. NNoah Smith was 1-for-3 with a run scored and walk. Kelenic was 1-for-1 with an RBI and steal. Saitta was 1-for-2 with a sac-bunt.

We get tomorrow off, which is good, since it should allow Smith to fully heal. With all these injruies, this day off couldn't come at a better time!