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benp28 · 12-16-2024, 04:04 PM

MLB Standings

The Royals will not manage four-in-a-row as the White Sox have clinched the AL Central. They will be joined in the American League as Division winners by the Mariners, who are on pace to win 100+ games this season, and either the Yankees or the Blue Jays.

Over in the National League, the Marlins have clinched the East, while the Cubs need one win or a Brewers loss to clinch the Central, and the West is a shootout between the 90-69 Padres and Dodgers.

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The American League Wild Card picture is a lot clearer with the Blue Jays needing only one win to at least lock up one spot and the Rangers well placed to gain the second. The surging Red Sox (10-0 streak) have edged ahead of the Royals, whose destiny is no longer in their own hands. They do not hold tiebreakers over either the Red Sox or the Tigers so have to sweep their final series (at home to Atlanta, 57-102) and hope that Boston drops a game (at Tampa Bay, 66-93).

Over in the National League, it is a free for all with only four teams eliminated and three games to play. The Padres or Dodgers have one place locked in and the Brewers need only one more win but the final place likely won’t be decided until the final day of the season with tiebreakers most certainly in play!

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Kansas City Results

Another frustrating month for the Royals as they go 13-13 and miss the opportunity to challenge for the Divisional pennant or even solidify their Playoff spot.

To start the month they were unable to complete the sweep of the Guardians and then despite taking the first two games could only split a four-game series against the Astros on the road. Coming home for two divisional series saw them drop the first game to the Guardians but then win their next five games to win that series 2-1 and then sweep the Twins 3-. The good time continued in a 2-1 road win over the Yankees before dropping two of three on the road in an interleague series in Pittsburgh. They came home to win their final divisional series 2-1 against Detroit, although failing to sweep meant they lost the tiebreaker. The penultimate final home interleague series went very badly; after a tough 9-10 12 inning loss in game one, the Royals failed to score a run in the next two games to be swept by the Giants. The month ended on the road in Washington where despite winning the first game, they dropped the series.

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Kansas City Team Statistics

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The Royals continue to underperform their metrics with a record 6 games under their Pythagorean record (88-71). This is reflected in strong statistical performance across the batting spectrum, with only Home Runs (10th), Walks (13th), and (critically) runs scored (7th) outside of the top 3 in the American League. The bullpen has turned their season around since the All Star Break and posts the best ERA (3.70) in the American League, leading to a host of top three categories. The defence has remained a weakness this year, a reflection of the Royals giving some more exciting bats a chance, as well as the regression defensively of Bobby Witt Jr.

Danny Petty (163 wRC+) rebounded in September, hitting for a .967 OPS while maintaining elite defence while Jeremy Rogerson (145 wRC+) needs two HRs in the final three games for a 30-100 season!

Chase Dollander (119 ERA+) has improved from his August numbers while Danny Petty (97 ERA+) picked up some starts for the first time in his career. In the bullpen, Eddie Baquerizo (999 ERA+) didn’t give up an earned run over 8.2 innings while Mason Fluharty (127 ERA+) struck out almost a third of batter he faced over 15 innings.

Transactions & Injuries

Thursday, September 1st , 2033
Optioned SS Ed Nicholson to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 2B Tim Storer from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP David Hagaman from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 2B Dan Colligan from Triple A Omaha.
Optioned 3B Juan Zubia to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 1B Luis Zesati from Triple A Omaha.
Saturday, September 17th , 2033
Optioned RP Eric Cook to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SP J.J. Paniagua from Triple A Omaha.

The Royals make two major moves on September 1st, in addition to the roster expansion additions of RP David Hagaman and 2B Tim Storer (coming back from rehab). They sacrificed some defence for bat in sending Ed Nicholson down to Omaha and calling up Dan Colligan while Juan Zubia was not getting enough ABs or results so was given the final month of the season in AAA to improve allowing Luis Zesati to return to the big leagues after a solid season in Omaha.

Minor League News

Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Alex Duke (2029 2nd Round) .500 OBP, 19 RBIs, 13 R

Around the League

Transactions

Saturday, September 17th , 2033
Miami Marlins: Signed SS Rusty Kopp to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $44,600,000.
Tuesday, September 13th , 2033
Houston Astros: Signed RF Chaz Roberts to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $65,100,000.
Friday, September 9th , 2033
Boston Red Sox: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Arturo Reveles. Received additional pick compensation.
Cleveland Guardians: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Mike Lapp. Received additional pick compensation.
Detroit Tigers: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Dave Ostrom. Received additional pick compensation.
Los Angeles Angels: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Jonathan DePalmer. Received additional pick compensation.
Texas Rangers: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Sean McGreevy. Received additional pick compensation.
Houston Astros: Failed to sign 2nd round draft pick Devin Drummonds. Received additional pick compensation.
Chicago Cubs: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Jim Otto. Received additional pick compensation.
Cincinnati Reds: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Andy Rummage. Received additional pick compensation.
St. Louis Cardinals: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick J.J. Christel. Received additional pick compensation.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Earl Thexton. Received additional pick compensation.
San Francisco Giants: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Hidenobu Hamano. Received additional pick compensation.
Wednesday, September 7th , 2033
Washington Nationals: Signed LF B.J. Abel to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $56,900,000.
Saturday, September 3rd , 2033
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed LF Sal Frelick to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $86,000,000.
Friday, September 2nd , 2033
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent 1B Sterlin Thompson to a 2-year contract worth a total of $3,040,000.

Injuries

Friday, September 30th , 2033
Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Lonnie White Jr. diagnosed with forearm inflammation, will miss 5 weeks.
Thursday, September 29th , 2033
Colorado Rockies: RP Spencer Strider diagnosed with a strained shoulder, will miss 4 weeks.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 3B Jorge Nolasco was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Tuesday, September 27th , 2033
Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Frank Caraballo diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 12 months.
San Francisco Giants: Eddie Rozell has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 4 months.
Monday, September 26th , 2033
Minnesota Twins: CF Robert Calaz was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Saturday, September 24th , 2033
San Francisco Giants: SP Randy Vasquez diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5 months.
San Antonio Avalanche: LF Juan Lozoya was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured wrist. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.
Friday, September 23rd , 2033
Cleveland Guardians: SP Garrett Horn diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 10 months.
Thursday, September 22nd , 2033
New York Yankees: SS Alan Ianiro diagnosed with an oblique strain, will miss 4 weeks.
New York Mets: SP Bryan Woo was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow strain. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Wednesday, September 21st , 2033
Los Angeles Angels: 2B Vincent Warrior diagnosed with a broken hand, will miss 4 months.
Tuesday, September 20th , 2033
Cincinnati Reds: SP Braxton Garrett diagnosed with a herniated disc, will miss 8 weeks.
Monday, September 19th , 2033
Chicago White Sox: SP Sem Robberse diagnosed with a strained shoulder, is day-to-day for 3-4 weeks.
Baltimore Orioles: LF Walker Jenkins diagnosed with a fractured hand, will miss 5 weeks.
New York Yankees: SP Alfred Manny Mook diagnosed with a fractured elbow, will miss 8 months.
Sunday, September 18th , 2033
St. Louis Cardinals: SS Danny De Andrade diagnosed with torn ankle ligaments, will miss 6 weeks.
St. Louis Cardinals: RP Joe Collier diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, will miss 5-6 weeks.
Saturday, September 17th , 2033
Cincinnati Reds: RF Abimelec Ortiz diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 3 months.
Friday, September 16th , 2033
Atlanta Braves: RP Josh Hammond diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 8 months.
Thursday, September 15th , 2033
Atlanta Braves: SP Cameron Flukey diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 3 months.
Baltimore Orioles: LF Greg Clevenger diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Wednesday, September 14th , 2033
Minnesota Twins: C Thayron Liranzo was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured foot. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Tuesday, September 13th , 2033
St. Louis Cardinals: SS Masyn Winn diagnosed with a fractured finger, will miss 6 weeks.
Sunday, September 11th , 2033
Detroit Tigers: RP Alexis Diaz diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 4 weeks.
Cincinnati Reds: 2B Kyren Paris diagnosed with a fractured ankle, will miss 4 months.
Minnesota Twins: CL Hurston Waldrep diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 8 months.
Tampa Bay Rays: 1B Jimmy Hall diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Saturday, September 10th , 2033
Philadelphia Phillies: LF Sal Frelick diagnosed with a fractured thumb, will miss 4 weeks.
Baltimore Orioles: 1B Gunnar Henderson diagnosed with a hamstring strain, will miss 5 weeks.
Los Angeles Angels: RP Popeye Eastern diagnosed with a torn biceps, will miss 3 months.
Friday, September 9th , 2033
Atlanta Braves: SP Josh Bibles diagnosed with a strained biceps, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Miami Marlins: CF Emmanuel Rodriguez was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Thursday, September 8th , 2033
Chicago White Sox: SP Tim Bowman diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 8 months.
Monday, September 5th , 2033
Texas Rangers: David Molina has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 8 months.
Sunday, September 4th , 2033
San Antonio Avalanche: RF Cam Cannarella diagnosed with a strained rib cage muscle, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Friday, September 2nd , 2033
Philadelphia Phillies: RF Dean Moss diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 4 weeks.
Washington Nationals: SS Jett Williams diagnosed with a broken kneecap, will miss 6 months.

12-16-2024, 04:04 PM	#71
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 574	September 2033 MLB Standings The Royals will not manage four-in-a-row as the White Sox have clinched the AL Central. They will be joined in the American League as Division winners by the Mariners, who are on pace to win 100+ games this season, and either the Yankees or the Blue Jays. Over in the National League, the Marlins have clinched the East, while the Cubs need one win or a Brewers loss to clinch the Central, and the West is a shootout between the 90-69 Padres and Dodgers. The American League Wild Card picture is a lot clearer with the Blue Jays needing only one win to at least lock up one spot and the Rangers well placed to gain the second. The surging Red Sox (10-0 streak) have edged ahead of the Royals, whose destiny is no longer in their own hands. They do not hold tiebreakers over either the Red Sox or the Tigers so have to sweep their final series (at home to Atlanta, 57-102) and hope that Boston drops a game (at Tampa Bay, 66-93). Over in the National League, it is a free for all with only four teams eliminated and three games to play. The Padres or Dodgers have one place locked in and the Brewers need only one more win but the final place likely won’t be decided until the final day of the season with tiebreakers most certainly in play! Kansas City Results Another frustrating month for the Royals as they go 13-13 and miss the opportunity to challenge for the Divisional pennant or even solidify their Playoff spot. To start the month they were unable to complete the sweep of the Guardians and then despite taking the first two games could only split a four-game series against the Astros on the road. Coming home for two divisional series saw them drop the first game to the Guardians but then win their next five games to win that series 2-1 and then sweep the Twins 3-. The good time continued in a 2-1 road win over the Yankees before dropping two of three on the road in an interleague series in Pittsburgh. They came home to win their final divisional series 2-1 against Detroit, although failing to sweep meant they lost the tiebreaker. The penultimate final home interleague series went very badly; after a tough 9-10 12 inning loss in game one, the Royals failed to score a run in the next two games to be swept by the Giants. The month ended on the road in Washington where despite winning the first game, they dropped the series. Kansas City Team Statistics The Royals continue to underperform their metrics with a record 6 games under their Pythagorean record (88-71). This is reflected in strong statistical performance across the batting spectrum, with only Home Runs (10th), Walks (13th), and (critically) runs scored (7th) outside of the top 3 in the American League. The bullpen has turned their season around since the All Star Break and posts the best ERA (3.70) in the American League, leading to a host of top three categories. The defence has remained a weakness this year, a reflection of the Royals giving some more exciting bats a chance, as well as the regression defensively of Bobby Witt Jr. Danny Petty (163 wRC+) rebounded in September, hitting for a .967 OPS while maintaining elite defence while Jeremy Rogerson (145 wRC+) needs two HRs in the final three games for a 30-100 season! Chase Dollander (119 ERA+) has improved from his August numbers while Danny Petty (97 ERA+) picked up some starts for the first time in his career. In the bullpen, Eddie Baquerizo (999 ERA+) didn’t give up an earned run over 8.2 innings while Mason Fluharty (127 ERA+) struck out almost a third of batter he faced over 15 innings. Transactions & Injuries Thursday, September 1st , 2033 Optioned SS Ed Nicholson to Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of 2B Tim Storer from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP David Hagaman from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of 2B Dan Colligan from Triple A Omaha. Optioned 3B Juan Zubia to Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of 1B Luis Zesati from Triple A Omaha. Saturday, September 17th , 2033 Optioned RP Eric Cook to Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of SP J.J. Paniagua from Triple A Omaha. The Royals make two major moves on September 1st, in addition to the roster expansion additions of RP David Hagaman and 2B Tim Storer (coming back from rehab). They sacrificed some defence for bat in sending Ed Nicholson down to Omaha and calling up Dan Colligan while Juan Zubia was not getting enough ABs or results so was given the final month of the season in AAA to improve allowing Luis Zesati to return to the big leagues after a solid season in Omaha. Minor League News Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Alex Duke (2029 2nd Round) .500 OBP, 19 RBIs, 13 R Around the League Transactions Saturday, September 17th , 2033 Miami Marlins: Signed SS Rusty Kopp to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $44,600,000. Tuesday, September 13th , 2033 Houston Astros: Signed RF Chaz Roberts to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $65,100,000. Friday, September 9th , 2033 Boston Red Sox: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Arturo Reveles. Received additional pick compensation. Cleveland Guardians: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Mike Lapp. Received additional pick compensation. Detroit Tigers: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Dave Ostrom. Received additional pick compensation. Los Angeles Angels: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Jonathan DePalmer. Received additional pick compensation. Texas Rangers: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Sean McGreevy. Received additional pick compensation. Houston Astros: Failed to sign 2nd round draft pick Devin Drummonds. Received additional pick compensation. Chicago Cubs: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Jim Otto. Received additional pick compensation. Cincinnati Reds: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Andy Rummage. Received additional pick compensation. St. Louis Cardinals: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick J.J. Christel. Received additional pick compensation. Arizona Diamondbacks: Failed to sign 1st round draft pick Earl Thexton. Received additional pick compensation. San Francisco Giants: Failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Hidenobu Hamano. Received additional pick compensation. Wednesday, September 7th , 2033 Washington Nationals: Signed LF B.J. Abel to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $56,900,000. Saturday, September 3rd , 2033 Philadelphia Phillies: Signed LF Sal Frelick to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $86,000,000. Friday, September 2nd , 2033 Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent 1B Sterlin Thompson to a 2-year contract worth a total of $3,040,000. Injuries Friday, September 30th , 2033 Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Lonnie White Jr. diagnosed with forearm inflammation, will miss 5 weeks. Thursday, September 29th , 2033 Colorado Rockies: RP Spencer Strider diagnosed with a strained shoulder, will miss 4 weeks. Arizona Diamondbacks: 3B Jorge Nolasco was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. Tuesday, September 27th , 2033 Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Frank Caraballo diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 12 months. San Francisco Giants: Eddie Rozell has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 4 months. Monday, September 26th , 2033 Minnesota Twins: CF Robert Calaz was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks. Saturday, September 24th , 2033 San Francisco Giants: SP Randy Vasquez diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5 months. San Antonio Avalanche: LF Juan Lozoya was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured wrist. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks. Friday, September 23rd , 2033 Cleveland Guardians: SP Garrett Horn diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 10 months. Thursday, September 22nd , 2033 New York Yankees: SS Alan Ianiro diagnosed with an oblique strain, will miss 4 weeks. New York Mets: SP Bryan Woo was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow strain. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks. Wednesday, September 21st , 2033 Los Angeles Angels: 2B Vincent Warrior diagnosed with a broken hand, will miss 4 months. Tuesday, September 20th , 2033 Cincinnati Reds: SP Braxton Garrett diagnosed with a herniated disc, will miss 8 weeks. Monday, September 19th , 2033 Chicago White Sox: SP Sem Robberse diagnosed with a strained shoulder, is day-to-day for 3-4 weeks. Baltimore Orioles: LF Walker Jenkins diagnosed with a fractured hand, will miss 5 weeks. New York Yankees: SP Alfred Manny Mook diagnosed with a fractured elbow, will miss 8 months. Sunday, September 18th , 2033 St. Louis Cardinals: SS Danny De Andrade diagnosed with torn ankle ligaments, will miss 6 weeks. St. Louis Cardinals: RP Joe Collier diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, will miss 5-6 weeks. Saturday, September 17th , 2033 Cincinnati Reds: RF Abimelec Ortiz diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 3 months. Friday, September 16th , 2033 Atlanta Braves: RP Josh Hammond diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 8 months. Thursday, September 15th , 2033 Atlanta Braves: SP Cameron Flukey diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 3 months. Baltimore Orioles: LF Greg Clevenger diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, will miss 4-5 weeks. Wednesday, September 14th , 2033 Minnesota Twins: C Thayron Liranzo was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured foot. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Tuesday, September 13th , 2033 St. Louis Cardinals: SS Masyn Winn diagnosed with a fractured finger, will miss 6 weeks. Sunday, September 11th , 2033 Detroit Tigers: RP Alexis Diaz diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 4 weeks. Cincinnati Reds: 2B Kyren Paris diagnosed with a fractured ankle, will miss 4 months. Minnesota Twins: CL Hurston Waldrep diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 8 months. Tampa Bay Rays: 1B Jimmy Hall diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 4-5 weeks. Saturday, September 10th , 2033 Philadelphia Phillies: LF Sal Frelick diagnosed with a fractured thumb, will miss 4 weeks. Baltimore Orioles: 1B Gunnar Henderson diagnosed with a hamstring strain, will miss 5 weeks. Los Angeles Angels: RP Popeye Eastern diagnosed with a torn biceps, will miss 3 months. Friday, September 9th , 2033 Atlanta Braves: SP Josh Bibles diagnosed with a strained biceps, will miss 4-5 weeks. Miami Marlins: CF Emmanuel Rodriguez was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Thursday, September 8th , 2033 Chicago White Sox: SP Tim Bowman diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 8 months. Monday, September 5th , 2033 Texas Rangers: David Molina has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 8 months. Sunday, September 4th , 2033 San Antonio Avalanche: RF Cam Cannarella diagnosed with a strained rib cage muscle, is day-to-day for 4 weeks. Friday, September 2nd , 2033 Philadelphia Phillies: RF Dean Moss diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 4 weeks. Washington Nationals: SS Jett Williams diagnosed with a broken kneecap, will miss 6 months.