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JayW UK · 08-05-2025, 03:10 AM

2026 Regular Season

Eastern League Review

Boston owned the Atlantic division, led by the NABL’s most potent offense (910 runs scored with 220 Homers) powered by outfield trio LF Stephen Thomas (.288, 35 HR, 111 RBI), CF Lucio Martinez (.365, 28 HR, 107 RBI) and RF Jared Guest (.308, 34 HR, 105 RBI) and a quality pitching staff featuring Daniel Zanetti (19-8, 3.73 ERA) and Tony Quintero (16-5, 3.47 ERA) the Pilgrims won 104 games and claimed their third straight division title. New York (89-73) held off a strong challenge from Philadelphia (87-75) to finish second and claim the EL wildcard spot, Washington (73-89) while much improved, still finished last for the third consecutive season.

With 3B Jose Munoz (.294, 32 HR, 120 RBI) and LF Scott Winters (.291, 29 HR, 103 RBI) leading the way, Chicago followed up their 2025 success by once again claiming the Central division title finishing with an 86-76 record, injuries played a big part in the reason why Cleveland (80-82) didn’t mount much of a challenge to the Zephyrs, but the season as a whole was still a big disappointment for new manager Pedro Garcia. Detroit (79-83) climbed off the foot of the division for the first time in seven years, while Indianapolis (68-94) slumped to the division basement for the first time since 2014.

Tampa Bay finally got over the line after two years of late season failures, the Hurricanes won the Southeast division at a canter, riding a solid pitching staff featuring ace Guillermo Medina (18-8, 3.23 ERA) and their powerful offense (195 HR) headlined by CF Jorge Sanchez (37 HR) and RF Juan Santos (36 HR) to finish 97-65 a full nineteen games ahead of second place New Orleans (78-84) who tumbled to their worst season since 2020. Atlanta (71-91) slipped to third, held back by inconsistent pitching and the EL’s worst offense, while Miami (60-102) finished in the division basement for the fourth season in a row and the fifth time in six years with pitching proving to be their Achilles heel, Octavio Cortal (11-16, 4.29 ERA) was their best pitcher by far, lightyears ahead of the likes of Tim Cook (8-17, 5.53 ERA) and John Jones (2-13, 6.12 ERA).

Final Standings

Atlantic Division
Boston 104-58 *
New York 89-73 *
Philadelphia 87-75
Washington 73-89

Central Division
Chicago 86-76 *
Cleveland 80-82
Detroit 79-83
Indianapolis 68-94

Southeast Division
Tampa Bay 97-65 *
New Orleans 78-84
Atlanta 71-91
Miami 60-102

08-05-2025, 03:10 AM	#85
JayW UK Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 279	2026 Regular Season Eastern League Review Boston owned the Atlantic division, led by the NABL’s most potent offense (910 runs scored with 220 Homers) powered by outfield trio LF Stephen Thomas (.288, 35 HR, 111 RBI), CF Lucio Martinez (.365, 28 HR, 107 RBI) and RF Jared Guest (.308, 34 HR, 105 RBI) and a quality pitching staff featuring Daniel Zanetti (19-8, 3.73 ERA) and Tony Quintero (16-5, 3.47 ERA) the Pilgrims won 104 games and claimed their third straight division title. New York (89-73) held off a strong challenge from Philadelphia (87-75) to finish second and claim the EL wildcard spot, Washington (73-89) while much improved, still finished last for the third consecutive season. With 3B Jose Munoz (.294, 32 HR, 120 RBI) and LF Scott Winters (.291, 29 HR, 103 RBI) leading the way, Chicago followed up their 2025 success by once again claiming the Central division title finishing with an 86-76 record, injuries played a big part in the reason why Cleveland (80-82) didn’t mount much of a challenge to the Zephyrs, but the season as a whole was still a big disappointment for new manager Pedro Garcia. Detroit (79-83) climbed off the foot of the division for the first time in seven years, while Indianapolis (68-94) slumped to the division basement for the first time since 2014. Tampa Bay finally got over the line after two years of late season failures, the Hurricanes won the Southeast division at a canter, riding a solid pitching staff featuring ace Guillermo Medina (18-8, 3.23 ERA) and their powerful offense (195 HR) headlined by CF Jorge Sanchez (37 HR) and RF Juan Santos (36 HR) to finish 97-65 a full nineteen games ahead of second place New Orleans (78-84) who tumbled to their worst season since 2020. Atlanta (71-91) slipped to third, held back by inconsistent pitching and the EL’s worst offense, while Miami (60-102) finished in the division basement for the fourth season in a row and the fifth time in six years with pitching proving to be their Achilles heel, Octavio Cortal (11-16, 4.29 ERA) was their best pitcher by far, lightyears ahead of the likes of Tim Cook (8-17, 5.53 ERA) and John Jones (2-13, 6.12 ERA). Final Standings Atlantic Division Boston 104-58 * New York 89-73 * Philadelphia 87-75 Washington 73-89 Central Division Chicago 86-76 * Cleveland 80-82 Detroit 79-83 Indianapolis 68-94 Southeast Division Tampa Bay 97-65 * New Orleans 78-84 Atlanta 71-91 Miami 60-102 Last edited by JayW UK; 08-05-2025 at 03:16 AM.