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Summers76 · 08-22-2022, 03:18 PM

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The New York Yankees (43-26) hold a narrow 2 game lead over the Cleveland Indians and 2.5 lead over the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees' 35-year-old ace Spud Chandler could win back-to-back Cy Young Awards if he keeps it up. Chandler has a 13-4 record and 2.16 ERA.

Cleveland (41-28) has the top ERA (3.02) for starting pitching at the moment, led by Al J. Smith (10-4, 2.40 ERA). Rookie Allie Reynolds has done well in the 5th slot, sporting a 4-3 record and 2.79 ERA.

The Tigers have been surging, winners of 6 straight, and 9 of their last 10 games. 22-year-old Hal Newhouser appears to have turned a big development corner, as he owns a 8-4 record with a 2.78 ERA & 87 strikeouts. Virgil Trucks (6-4, 2.91 ERA) and Dizzy Trout (7-3, 2.84 ERA) are solid in the 2-3 slots of the rotation. The Tigers unfortunately don't have a bullpen (5.19 ERA, 8th).

The Los Angeles Browns (33-35, 9.5 GB) keeps hanging around the middle of the American League pack. Their pitching is pretty good with a bullpen that ranks 3rd. Their pitching WAR (9.8) ranks 3rd, along with strikeouts (263).

The Boston Red Sox (31-38) are hurting, their lineup lacks punch with their best overall hitter being 2B Bobby Doerr (.274, 5 HR & 38 RBI). Boston's Tex Hughson is following up his 20-win season in 42' with possibly a better season (although he will likely lack in the wins department) in 1943. Hughson has a 2.54 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and a 139 ERA+

The Chicago White Sox once again lack power with 14 home runs (7th), while the team ranks dead-last in runs scored (225).

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The St. Louis Cardinals rank near the top in every batting, pitching and fielding categories, while they sit at #1 on the Power Rankings as well. The Cardinals (44-23) currently have the best record in the Majors. The Cardinals are getting big seasons from 25-year-old 3B Whitey Kurowski (.283 AVG, 23 HR & 80 RBI) and 26-year-old Johnny Hopp (.339 AVG, 9 HR, 55 RBI & .421 OBP). SP Hal Lanier (13-1, 1.91 ERA & 92 K), who won the 1942 N.L. Cy Young Award, may be having an even bigger year in 43'.

The Cincinnati Reds' starting pitching (2.21 ERA) is lights out, with 3 starting pitchers with a 2.14 ERA & lower. The Reds are 3.5 games out of 1st place, but if they can't get any hitting going, the Cardinals will likely win the N.L. Pennant. The Reds' 1B Frank McCormick (.311, 10 HR & 55 RBI) is having his best season since his 1940 N.L. MVP season.

The Chicago Cubs (38-38) sit in 3rd place, trying to fend off the surging Brooklyn Dodgers (winners of 6 straight). The Cubs lineup is lousy once you get past the #5 hitter Stan Hack (.335, 2 HR & 40 RBI). The Cubs' pitching staff keeps the team in games, led by Bill C. Lee (12-3, 2.22 ERA).

The Dodgers acquired SP Rube Melton (from the Phillies) in the offseason, in which he has rewarded Brooklyn with a 7-1 record and 2.00 ERA.

The New York Giants' Mel Ott (.271 AVG, 12 HR & 40 RBI) is still among the leaders in home runs this season, but scouts recognize that his skills may be in decline. Ott currently has a streak of 7 consecutive years with at least 100 RBI (He is currently on pace for 91 RBI).

The Boston Braves' starting pitching ERA (2.95) ranks 3rd in the National League -- Thanks particularly to Al Javery, who is 10-5 with a 1.75 ERA. The problem is the team literally has no lineup.

Joltin Joe's brother Vince DiMaggio currently leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 7 HR & 56 RBI (also leading the Majors). The Pirates' mid-twenties hitters 3B Bob Elliott, LF Jim Russell & 1B Elbie Fletcher help balance out the lineup.

The Philadelphia Phillies are 12-56 with no real prospects in the farm system, and nothing but has-beens for the most part on the big league roster. Sad days for Phillies fans.

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08-22-2022, 03:18 PM	#58
Summers76 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 180	1943 MLB Season The New York Yankees (43-26) hold a narrow 2 game lead over the Cleveland Indians and 2.5 lead over the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees' 35-year-old ace Spud Chandler could win back-to-back Cy Young Awards if he keeps it up. Chandler has a 13-4 record and 2.16 ERA. Cleveland (41-28) has the top ERA (3.02) for starting pitching at the moment, led by Al J. Smith (10-4, 2.40 ERA). Rookie Allie Reynolds has done well in the 5th slot, sporting a 4-3 record and 2.79 ERA. The Tigers have been surging, winners of 6 straight, and 9 of their last 10 games. 22-year-old Hal Newhouser appears to have turned a big development corner, as he owns a 8-4 record with a 2.78 ERA & 87 strikeouts. Virgil Trucks (6-4, 2.91 ERA) and Dizzy Trout (7-3, 2.84 ERA) are solid in the 2-3 slots of the rotation. The Tigers unfortunately don't have a bullpen (5.19 ERA, 8th). The Los Angeles Browns (33-35, 9.5 GB) keeps hanging around the middle of the American League pack. Their pitching is pretty good with a bullpen that ranks 3rd. Their pitching WAR (9.8) ranks 3rd, along with strikeouts (263). The Boston Red Sox (31-38) are hurting, their lineup lacks punch with their best overall hitter being 2B Bobby Doerr (.274, 5 HR & 38 RBI). Boston's Tex Hughson is following up his 20-win season in 42' with possibly a better season (although he will likely lack in the wins department) in 1943. Hughson has a 2.54 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and a 139 ERA+ The Chicago White Sox once again lack power with 14 home runs (7th), while the team ranks dead-last in runs scored (225). The St. Louis Cardinals rank near the top in every batting, pitching and fielding categories, while they sit at *#1 on the Power Rankings* as well. The Cardinals (44-23) currently have the best record in the Majors. The Cardinals are getting big seasons from 25-year-old 3B Whitey Kurowski (.283 AVG, 23 HR & 80 RBI) and 26-year-old Johnny Hopp (.339 AVG, 9 HR, 55 RBI & .421 OBP). SP Hal Lanier (13-1, 1.91 ERA & 92 K), who won the 1942 N.L. Cy Young Award, may be having an even bigger year in 43'. The Cincinnati Reds' starting pitching (2.21 ERA) is lights out, with 3 starting pitchers with a 2.14 ERA & lower. The Reds are 3.5 games out of 1st place, but if they can't get any hitting going, the Cardinals will likely win the N.L. Pennant. The Reds' 1B Frank McCormick (.311, 10 HR & 55 RBI) is having his best season since his 1940 N.L. MVP season. The Chicago Cubs (38-38) sit in 3rd place, trying to fend off the surging Brooklyn Dodgers (winners of 6 straight). The Cubs lineup is lousy once you get past the #5 hitter Stan Hack (.335, 2 HR & 40 RBI). The Cubs' pitching staff keeps the team in games, led by Bill C. Lee (12-3, 2.22 ERA). The Dodgers acquired SP Rube Melton (from the Phillies) in the offseason, in which he has rewarded Brooklyn with a 7-1 record and 2.00 ERA. The New York Giants' Mel Ott (.271 AVG, 12 HR & 40 RBI) is still among the leaders in home runs this season, but scouts recognize that his skills may be in decline. Ott currently has a streak of 7 consecutive years with at least 100 RBI (He is currently on pace for 91 RBI). The Boston Braves' starting pitching ERA (2.95) ranks 3rd in the National League -- Thanks particularly to Al Javery, who is 10-5 with a 1.75 ERA. The problem is the team literally has no lineup. Joltin Joe's brother Vince DiMaggio currently leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 7 HR & 56 RBI (also leading the Majors). The Pirates' mid-twenties hitters 3B Bob Elliott, LF Jim Russell & 1B Elbie Fletcher help balance out the lineup. The Philadelphia Phillies are 12-56 with no real prospects in the farm system, and nothing but has-beens for the most part on the big league roster. Sad days for Phillies fans.