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benp28 · 12-16-2024, 02:49 PM

MLB Standings

The Mariners (80-53) and the Yankees (76-57) continue to dominate the American League while the Central is turning into a division with the Royals (69-64) equal with the Tigers (69-64), and trailing the White Sox (71-62) by two games. They will need to sweep a 3-game home series against the Tigers to claim the tiebreaker but have already secured the tiebreaker over the White Sox.

In the National League, the Padres (79-55) have the second best record in baseball, while the Marlins (74-58) are comfortable in the East. The Central is, again, where the action is with the Cubs (73-60) and the Cardinals (71-61) battling it out with the Reds (70-64) ready to pounce if both teams slip up.

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The Rangers (73-59) and the Blue Jays (73-61) both took big steps towards the post season in August and are now 4.5 and 3.5 games up in the standings. The final AL Wild Card will likely come from the Central, with that home series against the Tigers looking critical for the Royals in September.

It is much tighter in the National Leagues where there are five games separating 5 teams and it is anyone’s guess who will take the three spots, although the Cardinals (71-61) are best placed at this point, four games up on the Pirates (67-65).

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Kansas City Results

The Royals are finally trending in the right direction, with a 16-11 month being their best of the season so far (.592).

The month started with the completion of the sweep over the Cubs, before the teams shared a charter back to the Windy City so the Royals could take two of three from the White Sox. A 2-2 split, also on the road, against the Tigers followed, before coming home and dropping a home series 1-2 to the Red Sox.

A split two-game series at home to St Louis was followed by a sweep of the Twins in Minnesota, including a doubleheader, before winning two of three in Cincinnati. The Royals cam crashing back to earth getting swept at home by the woeful Angels, but responded well to win a home series against the Phillies and ending the month winning the first two games of a three game series against the Guardians.

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Kansas City Team Statistics

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While the bats cooled, the bullpen stepped up in this productive month for the Royals. Still leading the American League in batting average, hits, and extra-base hits is a good place to be, although the runs scored dropped again to 7th (649). The bullpen ERA has shot up to top the American League (3.89), while there are several top three statistics now which bodes well for the final full month of the regular season.

Bobby Witt Jr. (148 wRC+) carried the offence over the month, a .934 OPS with 4 HRs and 7 SBs. Danny Petty (66 wRC+) struggled, although he is providing elite defence at 3B to support the pitching staff.

On the pitching side, Mason Barnett (263 ERA+) and Cade Townsend (121 ERA+) both had strong months and the Royals hope that Chase Dollander (80 ERA+) is just adjusting to his new surroundings. Eric Cook (382 ERA+) came back up to the big leagues and brought his AAA performances with him, while Mason Fluharty (150 ERA+) provided strong relief throughout the month. The Royals are only lacking a reliable closer as none of Baquerizo, Bogans, or Hoffer managed a save rate above 70%.

Transactions & Injuries

Friday, August 5th , 2033
SP J.J. Paniagua was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks.
Purchased the contract of RP Eric Cook from Triple A Omaha.
Saturday, August 6th , 2033
2B Chris Maguire was injured while attempting to fix his car. The Diagnosis: undisclosed injury. He's expected to miss about one week.
Optioned SS Juan Delgado to Triple A Omaha.
Wednesday, August 10th , 2033
C Christian Cerda diagnosed with a severely strained hip muscle, will miss 5 weeks.
Purchased the contract of C Edgar Rivera from Triple A Omaha.
Thursday, August 18th , 2033
RP Mike Hoffer was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: forearm tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday, August 23rd , 2033
Sent 2B Tim Storer to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Friday, August 26th , 2033
RF Edgar Manzo diagnosed with a broken hand, will miss 3-4 months.
Tuesday, August 30th , 2033
Placed RF Jimmy Goodman on the active roster.
Wednesday, August 31st , 2033
Sent SP J.J. Paniagua to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.

A quieter month in August although a few injuries have caused challenges for the management. Eric Cook got another chance due to J.J. Paniagua’s injury, with Aiden May moving back into the starting rotation. Edgar Rivera (2026 Discovery) earned his first call up when Cerda got injured. The big loss was Edgar Manzo who will miss the rest of the season; with Jimmy Goodman back from his injury that means Ed Stevens will get a few more chances over the last month of the season.

Minor League News

Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Alex Duke (2029 2nd Round) .375, 12 HR, 38 RBI.

Texas League (AA) Pitcher of the Month: Ignacio Marrero (2026 Discovery) 6-0. 2.47 ERA, 47 K, 43 I.

Carolina League (A) Batter of the Month: Rogelio Camacho (2030 6th Round) .326, 22 HR, 441 RBI.

Dominican Rookie League (R) Batter of the Month: Juan Ramirez (2027 Trade LAA) .577, 11 HR, 36 RBI.

Around the League

Transactions

Sunday, August 14th , 2033
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed C Edgar Quero to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $20,400,000.
Thursday, August 11th , 2033
Seattle Mariners: Signed C Endy Rodriguez to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $18,000,000.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed C Cade Arrambide to a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $80,600,000.

Injuries

Wednesday, August 31st , 2033
Chicago White Sox: Owen White has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3-4 weeks.
Tuesday, August 30th , 2033
San Francisco Giants: RP Eddie Rozell diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 6 weeks.
Monday, August 29th , 2033
Philadelphia Phillies: CF Jamie Wolf was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Sunday, August 28th , 2033
Houston Astros: RP Adam Hachman diagnosed with a ruptured bicep tendon, will miss 6 months.
St. Louis Cardinals: CF Jabari Isbell diagnosed with a sore elbow, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays: LF Jeremy Thornton was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: rotator cuff strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Saturday, August 27th , 2033
Cleveland Guardians: RP Cionel Perez diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain, will miss 5 weeks.
Friday, August 26th , 2033
Detroit Tigers: RF Max Clark was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.
Monday, August 22nd , 2033
Tampa Bay Rays: SP Ken McCoggle diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 8 weeks.
San Diego Padres: 2B Anthony Volpe was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained groin. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.
Sunday, August 21st , 2033
St. Louis Cardinals: SP Justin Steele was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow strain. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Friday, August 19th , 2033
Tampa Bay Rays: RP Jacob Lopez diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 4 months.
Wednesday, August 17th , 2033
Toronto Blue Jays: 1B Xavier Isaac diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 2-3 months.
Detroit Tigers: SP Andy Cervantes diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 6-7 weeks.
Monday, August 15th , 2033
Los Angeles Angels: SS Griff Grumond diagnosed with a fractured skull, will miss 6-7 months.
Sunday, August 14th , 2033
San Diego Padres: 2B Cole Young was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Saturday, August 13th , 2033
Washington Nationals: LF Dylan Crews was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Philadelphia Phillies: CF Coleman Mizell was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Wednesday, August 10th , 2033
San Francisco Giants: SP Sergio Narvaez diagnosed with a damaged elbow ligament, will miss 14-15 months.
Tuesday, August 9th , 2033
Cleveland Guardians: 1B Dameyune Land was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Monday, August 8th , 2033
Chicago White Sox: RP Owen White diagnosed with a strained oblique, will miss 6 weeks.
Chicago Cubs: LF Mitch Jackson diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 3-4 weeks.
Chicago White Sox: SP Noah Schultz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained abdominal muscle. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Sunday, August 7th , 2033
Houston Astros: RP Caden Grice diagnosed with a strained shoulder, will miss 4 weeks.
Boston Red Sox: RF Roman Anthony was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: posterior cruciate ligament strain (knee). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Friday, August 5th , 2033
New York Mets: RP Joel Diaz diagnosed with an oblique strain, will miss 4 weeks.
Colorado Rockies: SP Minjae Seo diagnosed with a torn meniscus, will miss 4 months.
Wednesday, August 3rd , 2033
Chicago Cubs: RP Carson Palmquist diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 2-3 months.
Cincinnati Reds: RF Juan Soto was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Boston Red Sox: SS Marcelo Mayer was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: sprained thumb. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
San Antonio Avalanche: RP Bobby Miller was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Monday, August 1st , 2033
San Antonio Avalanche: RP Hunter Greene diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 8 months.
Seattle Mariners: 1B Yordan Alvarez diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 5-6 weeks.

12-16-2024, 02:49 PM	#70
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 574	August 2033 MLB Standings The Mariners (80-53) and the Yankees (76-57) continue to dominate the American League while the Central is turning into a division with the Royals (69-64) equal with the Tigers (69-64), and trailing the White Sox (71-62) by two games. They will need to sweep a 3-game home series against the Tigers to claim the tiebreaker but have already secured the tiebreaker over the White Sox. In the National League, the Padres (79-55) have the second best record in baseball, while the Marlins (74-58) are comfortable in the East. The Central is, again, where the action is with the Cubs (73-60) and the Cardinals (71-61) battling it out with the Reds (70-64) ready to pounce if both teams slip up. The Rangers (73-59) and the Blue Jays (73-61) both took big steps towards the post season in August and are now 4.5 and 3.5 games up in the standings. The final AL Wild Card will likely come from the Central, with that home series against the Tigers looking critical for the Royals in September. It is much tighter in the National Leagues where there are five games separating 5 teams and it is anyone’s guess who will take the three spots, although the Cardinals (71-61) are best placed at this point, four games up on the Pirates (67-65). Kansas City Results The Royals are finally trending in the right direction, with a 16-11 month being their best of the season so far (.592). The month started with the completion of the sweep over the Cubs, before the teams shared a charter back to the Windy City so the Royals could take two of three from the White Sox. A 2-2 split, also on the road, against the Tigers followed, before coming home and dropping a home series 1-2 to the Red Sox. A split two-game series at home to St Louis was followed by a sweep of the Twins in Minnesota, including a doubleheader, before winning two of three in Cincinnati. The Royals cam crashing back to earth getting swept at home by the woeful Angels, but responded well to win a home series against the Phillies and ending the month winning the first two games of a three game series against the Guardians. Kansas City Team Statistics While the bats cooled, the bullpen stepped up in this productive month for the Royals. Still leading the American League in batting average, hits, and extra-base hits is a good place to be, although the runs scored dropped again to 7th (649). The bullpen ERA has shot up to top the American League (3.89), while there are several top three statistics now which bodes well for the final full month of the regular season. Bobby Witt Jr. (148 wRC+) carried the offence over the month, a .934 OPS with 4 HRs and 7 SBs. Danny Petty (66 wRC+) struggled, although he is providing elite defence at 3B to support the pitching staff. On the pitching side, Mason Barnett (263 ERA+) and Cade Townsend (121 ERA+) both had strong months and the Royals hope that Chase Dollander (80 ERA+) is just adjusting to his new surroundings. Eric Cook (382 ERA+) came back up to the big leagues and brought his AAA performances with him, while Mason Fluharty (150 ERA+) provided strong relief throughout the month. The Royals are only lacking a reliable closer as none of Baquerizo, Bogans, or Hoffer managed a save rate above 70%. Transactions & Injuries Friday, August 5th , 2033 SP J.J. Paniagua was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks. Purchased the contract of RP Eric Cook from Triple A Omaha. Saturday, August 6th , 2033 2B Chris Maguire was injured while attempting to fix his car. The Diagnosis: undisclosed injury. He's expected to miss about one week. Optioned SS Juan Delgado to Triple A Omaha. Wednesday, August 10th , 2033 C Christian Cerda diagnosed with a severely strained hip muscle, will miss 5 weeks. Purchased the contract of C Edgar Rivera from Triple A Omaha. Thursday, August 18th , 2033 RP Mike Hoffer was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: forearm tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 1-2 weeks. Tuesday, August 23rd , 2033 Sent 2B Tim Storer to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab. Friday, August 26th , 2033 RF Edgar Manzo diagnosed with a broken hand, will miss 3-4 months. Tuesday, August 30th , 2033 Placed RF Jimmy Goodman on the active roster. Wednesday, August 31st , 2033 Sent SP J.J. Paniagua to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab. A quieter month in August although a few injuries have caused challenges for the management. Eric Cook got another chance due to J.J. Paniagua’s injury, with Aiden May moving back into the starting rotation. Edgar Rivera (2026 Discovery) earned his first call up when Cerda got injured. The big loss was Edgar Manzo who will miss the rest of the season; with Jimmy Goodman back from his injury that means Ed Stevens will get a few more chances over the last month of the season. Minor League News Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Alex Duke (2029 2nd Round) .375, 12 HR, 38 RBI. Texas League (AA) Pitcher of the Month: Ignacio Marrero (2026 Discovery) 6-0. 2.47 ERA, 47 K, 43 I. Carolina League (A) Batter of the Month: Rogelio Camacho (2030 6th Round) .326, 22 HR, 441 RBI. Dominican Rookie League (R) Batter of the Month: Juan Ramirez (2027 Trade LAA) .577, 11 HR, 36 RBI. Around the League Transactions Sunday, August 14th , 2033 St. Louis Cardinals: Signed C Edgar Quero to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $20,400,000. Thursday, August 11th , 2033 Seattle Mariners: Signed C Endy Rodriguez to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $18,000,000. Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed C Cade Arrambide to a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $80,600,000. Injuries Wednesday, August 31st , 2033 Chicago White Sox: Owen White has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3-4 weeks. Tuesday, August 30th , 2033 San Francisco Giants: RP Eddie Rozell diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 6 weeks. Monday, August 29th , 2033 Philadelphia Phillies: CF Jamie Wolf was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Sunday, August 28th , 2033 Houston Astros: RP Adam Hachman diagnosed with a ruptured bicep tendon, will miss 6 months. St. Louis Cardinals: CF Jabari Isbell diagnosed with a sore elbow, is day-to-day for 4 weeks. Toronto Blue Jays: LF Jeremy Thornton was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: rotator cuff strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Saturday, August 27th , 2033 Cleveland Guardians: RP Cionel Perez diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain, will miss 5 weeks. Friday, August 26th , 2033 Detroit Tigers: RF Max Clark was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks. Monday, August 22nd , 2033 Tampa Bay Rays: SP Ken McCoggle diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 8 weeks. San Diego Padres: 2B Anthony Volpe was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained groin. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks. Sunday, August 21st , 2033 St. Louis Cardinals: SP Justin Steele was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow strain. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks. Friday, August 19th , 2033 Tampa Bay Rays: RP Jacob Lopez diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 4 months. Wednesday, August 17th , 2033 Toronto Blue Jays: 1B Xavier Isaac diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 2-3 months. Detroit Tigers: SP Andy Cervantes diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 6-7 weeks. Monday, August 15th , 2033 Los Angeles Angels: SS Griff Grumond diagnosed with a fractured skull, will miss 6-7 months. Sunday, August 14th , 2033 San Diego Padres: 2B Cole Young was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. Saturday, August 13th , 2033 Washington Nationals: LF Dylan Crews was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks. Philadelphia Phillies: CF Coleman Mizell was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. Wednesday, August 10th , 2033 San Francisco Giants: SP Sergio Narvaez diagnosed with a damaged elbow ligament, will miss 14-15 months. Tuesday, August 9th , 2033 Cleveland Guardians: 1B Dameyune Land was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks. Monday, August 8th , 2033 Chicago White Sox: RP Owen White diagnosed with a strained oblique, will miss 6 weeks. Chicago Cubs: LF Mitch Jackson diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 3-4 weeks. Chicago White Sox: SP Noah Schultz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained abdominal muscle. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks. Sunday, August 7th , 2033 Houston Astros: RP Caden Grice diagnosed with a strained shoulder, will miss 4 weeks. Boston Red Sox: RF Roman Anthony was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: posterior cruciate ligament strain (knee). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Friday, August 5th , 2033 New York Mets: RP Joel Diaz diagnosed with an oblique strain, will miss 4 weeks. Colorado Rockies: SP Minjae Seo diagnosed with a torn meniscus, will miss 4 months. Wednesday, August 3rd , 2033 Chicago Cubs: RP Carson Palmquist diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 2-3 months. Cincinnati Reds: RF Juan Soto was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. Boston Red Sox: SS Marcelo Mayer was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: sprained thumb. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. San Antonio Avalanche: RP Bobby Miller was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Monday, August 1st , 2033 San Antonio Avalanche: RP Hunter Greene diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 8 months. Seattle Mariners: 1B Yordan Alvarez diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 5-6 weeks.