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Nuka News Update
Reporting on the NWL, NWLB, and APYL Leagues
by Evan Guy
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Monday, June 17th, 2301
Gatorclaws Sanderson NWL Hitter of the Week: At the age of 30, Melon Sanderson might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Wild right fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .440 batting average. For his efforts Sanderson collected the Nuka World League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 4 home runs and 11 RBIs last week in 6 games. So far this year Sanderson has 18 home runs and a .474 batting average.
Sunday, June 16th , 2301
Cherry Ghoulrillas: Signed free agent RP Swampy Valencia to a minor league contract with a $72 signing bonus.
Cherry Ghoulrillas: Released RP Danny Aldredge.
Saturday, June 15th , 2301
Quartz Star Force: SP Kyle Hodges returns from his rehab assignment.
Dark Bloodworms: Activated RF Buff Bather from the injured list.
Thursday, June 13th , 2301
Quantum Nukalurks: Signed free agent RP Perk Northwood to a minor league contract with a $324 signing bonus.
Wednesday, June 12th , 2301
Cherry Ghoulrillas: Signed free agent RP Consumer Alois to a minor league contract with a $72 signing bonus.
Dark Bloodworms: Placed RP Rad Ron Ashspawn on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/11/2301.
Grape Painted Ghouls: Activated RF Rich Troike from the injured list.
Orange Tourists: Placed LF Mike Carrasco on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/11/2301.
Tuesday, June 11th , 2301
Quartz Star Force: Signed free agent C Evan Friend to a minor league contract.
Orange Tourists: Signed free agent SP Bip Tram to a minor league contract.
NWLB News
Week's Premier Performer Honored by NWLB: So far in his young career, Godzilla Oddball has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the NWL B League in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts.
The 24-year-old Quantum B Nukalurks right fielder hit at a torrid .458 clip as he collected 11 hits in 24 at-bats, no home runs, 1 RBIs and 7 runs scored.
This season Oddball has delivered 46 hits in 166 at-bats for a .277 average with 3 home runs. He is getting on base at a .351 clip and his totals also include 18 RBIs and 23 runs scored. This year Oddball has played in 51 games.
APYL News
Playoff summary coming soon!
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Vim! View
Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues
by Vikky Vail
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Monday, June 17th, 2301
Seafarer VIML's Best of the Week: Brendan Seafarer must have thought he was dreaming. First he went on an exceptional week-long batting spree, bashing the ball at a .538 clip, then the National Park second baseman finds out he has been chosen the league's best performer and gets the VIML Player of the Week Award. He told BNN reporters in the postgame, "It was a great week for me. I could see the ball so well. Plus some of the balls seemed to have good eyes, too." For the week Seafarer batted .538 (14-for-26) with 1 home run and 10 RBIs. So far this season Seafarer has hit .346 with 11 home runs, 41 RBIs and scored 36 times.
Sunday, June 16th , 2301
Far Harbor Ghoul Whales: Signed free agent RP Gunny Davidson to a minor league contract with a $8,000 signing bonus.
Eden Meadows Anglers: Placed CF Many Moons Requena on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/15/2301.
Saturday, June 15th , 2301
Brooke's Head Behemoths: Signed free agent 1B Everett Knight to a minor league contract with a $12,000 signing bonus.
Echo Lake Harbormen: Signed free agent RP Conetip Hampton to a minor league contract with a $8,000 signing bonus.
Cranberry Island Hermit Crabs: Signed free agent 1B Casey Poole to a minor league contract with a $8,000 signing bonus.
Cranberry Island Hermit Crabs: Released 1B Hugo Barreras.
Friday, June 14th , 2301
The Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers traded 33-year old RF John McCoy and 22-year old minor league SS Jake Page to the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, getting 32-year old RHP Jumbo Cleveland in return.
Thursday, June 13th , 2301
Cranberry Island Hermit Crabs: Signed free agent 1B Reddie Bergman to a minor league contract with a $12,000 signing bonus.
Tuesday, June 11th , 2301
Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers: Signed free agent RP Lumpy Zimmer to a minor league contract with a $8,000 signing bonus.
Brooke's Head Behemoths: Placed CL Money Kuljanin on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/10/2301.
Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers: Released RP Evan Batiste.
VIML AAA News
Fog League AAA Names Rayburn Point AAA's Vickers: Pitcher Nick Vickers of the Rayburn Point AAA Patcheyes parlayed an outstanding performance last week into the Fog League AAA Player of the Week Award.
He struck out 8 in 9 innings, posting up a 1-0 mark and fashioned a solid 0.00 ERA. Vickers was masterful as he held opposing hitters to a .219 batting average.
In 9 starts this year Vickers has posted 4 wins while suffering 2 losses. He has pitched 56.1 innings, allowed 48 hits, struck out 45 and has a 3.67 ERA.
Edison Dominates, HLAAA Player of the Week: Pitcher Elric Edison of the National Park AAA Gulpers was the top performer in the league last week and was chosen the HLAAA Player of the Week.
During the week the 20-year-old Edison registered a 2-0 record with 8 strikeouts, 7 walks in 17 innings and a 1.59 ERA.
In the current season in 7 starts, Elric Edison has a record of 2-2 with 32 strikeouts in 52.1 innings and a 3.27 ERA.
MYL News
Playoff summary coming soon!